Comedian Jared Freid hits the road … single
TAMPA – Stand-up comedian and podcaster Jared Freid is following up his successful “The Family Business Tour” with “The Table For One Tour.”
Instead of traveling with his parents on this one, Jared is going at it alone … in Europe. This hour of standup is about the highlights and lowlights of traveling when you’re single and 40. Imagine explaining the reasons you’re traveling alone to your parents. Or telling your married friends it’s not the wild time they imagine. And figuring out why they don’t put enough ice in your drink abroad.
Millennials, parents of the Millennials and the Gen Z people who want a story from the ghost of single future will get something out of this hour when it hits Tampa Theatre at 7 p.m. Jan. 22.
Tickets range from $25 to $65 plus applicable taxes and fees. Get them at the Franklin Street Box Office or at TampaTheatre.org
Aug. 27
Paper Chase
South Holiday Library offers paper crafting for adults. Registration required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to join instructor Michelle Mack for a mat yoga session. Bring a mat; the library does not provide one. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Chess Club
New River Library hosts Chess Master-Rated coach Rick McKnight for chess lessons and play. For grades 4-12. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
4:15-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Chess Club
Hugh Embry Library hosts its weekly chess club, a U.S. Chess Federation affiliate, open to all ages and skill levels. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Ales and Tales Book Club
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts its offsite Ales and Tales Book Club at In the Loop. The group will discuss “The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley. For ages 21 and up. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7 p.m.; I3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts trained tutors to help ESL learners and English-speaking learners improve reading, writing and speaking skills. Call 813-929-1214 to reserve a seat.
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Aug. 28
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites toddlers and preschoolers for a fun, interactive storytime filled with reading, singing and dancing. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tech Help
Hugh Embry Library staff provide assistance with computer or mobile device basics. Bring your own device or use a public computer. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mahjong
Hudson Regional Library hosts weekly Mahjong play for adults every Thursday. Call 727-861-3040 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 8012 Library Road, Hudson
Tech Help
Regency Park Library offers one-on-one tech help appointments for questions about laptops, tablets, phones, resumes, or online applications. Appointments are one hour long, and registration opens seven days ahead of time. Bring materials you need help with. Registration required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Baby Storytime
Regency Park Library offers a lap-sit storytime for babies up to 1 year old and their caregivers. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites children ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories and songs. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Book Club
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a discussion of “A Living Remedy” by Nicole Chung. Copies available for pickup at the library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Preschool Storytime
Regency Park Library invites children ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories, songs and activities. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
11:15 a.m.-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Medicare Basics
Hugh Embry Library welcomes SHINE representatives to share information on Medicare benefits and updates. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
Noon-1 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Recipe Readers
Regency Park Library hosts a cooking demonstration and discussion of Bri McKoy’s pasta recipe from “The Cook’s Book.” Registration required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
UF-IFAS Gardening
New River Library welcomes Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, for a talk on alternatives to invasive plants. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to join instructor Michelle Mack for a mat yoga session. Bring a mat; the library does not provide one. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Full STEAM Ahead
Regency Park Library invites students in grades K-5 to explore buoyancy and density by building boats in this fun STEAM program. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
5-6 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Yarn for a Cause
New River Library invites yarn enthusiasts to gather weekly, share projects, and exchange tips. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Aug. 29
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers storytime for toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m., or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Hugh Embry Library offers English language support with trained tutors for adult ESL learners and English-speaking learners wanting to improve reading and writing. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Friends of Library
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts an information session on what it means to be a Friend of Starkey Ranch TLC. Hear about upcoming projects and ways you can get involved. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Tech Help
New River Library offers 30-minute one-on-one tech help sessions with a volunteer. Bring your device and passwords to receive assistance. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
1-2:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Creative Coloring
South Holiday Library invites adults to enjoy a weekly coloring program to spark creativity and reduce stress. Materials provided, including gel pens, colored pencils, markers and coloring pages. Presented by the Friends of the South Holiday Library. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Book Club
The Spill the Tea Book Club discusses “I Found You” by Lisa Jewell at Zephyrhills Public Library Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Aug. 30
Studio Painting
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites kids to explore creativity and imagination during open studio painting. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
GeckoFest
Gulfport’s waterfront village hosts a full day of family-friendly fun with live music, food and art vendors, and up-close street theater from acrobats, magicians, dancers, aerialists, fire performers, balloon artists and costumed characters. This year’s theme is “Still Weird” with a wacky walking parade at 6 p.m., followed by a birthday celebration for G. Gordon McFly, a new sculpture by local marine artist Ray Domingo. Admission and parking are free; courtesy shuttles available. visitgulfportflorida.com
10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport
Supersized Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a family storytime with stories, songs, dancing and more. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-11:15 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Master Gardener
Hugh Embry Library hosts UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a presentation on pollinators. Online registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Board Games
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts an afternoon of board games for ages 16 and up, from classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to new favorites. Water and sodas provided. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
Noon-4 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Intermediate Pottery
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers a pottery class for participants ages 16 and up. Learn how to throw a slow feeder pet dish, with glazing two weeks later. Prior experience required. Safety and liability waiver must be completed before class. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2:30-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center welcomes adults ages 18 and up to improve English skills through casual conversation with trained tutors. All supplies provided. No registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
New River Library hosts trained tutors to help ESL learners and English-speaking learners with reading, writing, and speaking skills. Call 813-788-6375 to reserve a seat.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Sept. 2
Medicare/Medicaid
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts assistance with applying for the QMB state buy-in program to help pay Medicare Part B premiums, Medicaid and food stamps. Lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Career Source
Centennial Park Library hosts Career Source to provide assistance with employment searches, resume writing, interview preparation, EmployFlorida help and more. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Woodworking Build
Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults and youth ages 9 and older (with guardian) to work on approved woodworking projects in the Makerspace. Volunteers and staff will assist. Closed-toe shoes, a Foundry Waiver and Safety Playbook are required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Book Sale
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts its weekly Friends of the Library book sale on the patio. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Toddler Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregivers for stories, songs and imagination play. This ticketed program is first-come, first-served. Tickets available at the service desk. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:10-10:40 a.m., 10:50-11:20 a.m., or 11:30 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Storytime
South Holiday Library hosts stories, songs, games and a craft for children ages 3-5. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Toddler Storytime
New River Library invites toddlers and caregivers for stories, songs and dancing. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Storytime
Hudson Regional Library invites families for stories, songs and dancing with two Tuesday sessions. Call 727-861-3040 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m.; 8012 Library Road, Hudson
Tech Basics
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center teaches participants how to organize photos and albums on their iPhone. For one-on-one help, email to schedule an appointment. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Book Club
Centennial Park Library invites readers to discuss Weyward by Emilia Hart. Copies available at the service desk. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
Noon-1 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Yarn for More
Hugh Embry Library hosts a weekly yarn group where participants share projects and tips. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
BayCare Health Screening
South Holiday Library welcomes BayCare for free health screenings, including blood pressure, lipid, BMI and glucose checks via finger sticks. Screenings take 10-15 minutes. Walk-ins welcome. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Friends of Library
Land O’ Lakes Library invites community members to join the Friends group that supports the library. New members welcome. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Mystery Book Club
Hugh Embry Library invites readers to discuss “The Butcher and the Wren” by Alaina Urquhart. Copies available at the library after Aug. 5. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Club
Regency Park Library hosts a discussion of “The Sisterhood: The Secret Society of Women at the CIA” by Liza Mundy. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Bingo
Zephyrhills Public Library invites the community to play Bingo, win small prizes and connect with neighbors. Games are free. Reservations are recommended. Call 813-780-0064 to register.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites tweens and teens to explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Join for one-shots, character creation and more. Bring your own materials if desired; pre-made character sheets provided. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Therapy Dogs
Regency Park Library invites children to practice reading skills with certified therapy dogs from Sharing Our World. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Paint & Draw
Centennial Park Library offers weekly adult art classes with Earthchild Sarah. September’s focus is learning to represent 3D form on a 2D surface. Materials provided. For adults 18 and older. Registration required. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
5:30-7:30 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Eco Wonders
New River Library partners with UF Extension to share the wonders of nature with kids ages 7-11. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Chorus Rehearsal
Suncoast Harmony of Sweet Adelines International, a west-central Florida four-part a cappella women’s chorus, welcomes women who love to sing to attend Tuesday rehearsals. No prior vocal training or music-reading required; all voice ranges welcome. Call 352-597-4376 for details.
6:30 p.m.; 191 Astaire Lane, Spring Hill
Sept. 3
Lifelong Learning
St. Leo University hosts a free open house for OLLI at St. Leo. Keynote speaker Dean Heather Parker, Ph.D., will highlight a new community outreach partnership with OLLI-USF for lifelong learner retirees in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Enjoy complimentary snacks and meet the fall instructors: Karen Hannel (Ireland & World War I: Cultural Impact), Woody Woodard (Happiness Research: Living Our Best Lives), Burgsbee Lee Hobbs (Science Fiction & Pop Culture), and Robert Imperato (New Testament and Women). The event is at the Saint Leo University Wellness Center. Call Pam Tyler at 575-779-1382 to register.
10 a.m.; , 33701 County Road 52, St. Leo
