Aug. 5
Baby Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers a Baby Storytime, a lap-sit program suitable for babies up to age 1 and their caregivers. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:35 or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Baby Storytime
Wesley Chapel Library hosts Baby Storytime, a lap-sit program for babies up to age 1 and a caregiver. 352-518-5064
10:30-11 a.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Chess Club
New River Library hosts Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight for lessons and play. There are two sections for grades 4-12: Intermediate/Advanced (3:30-4:30 p.m.) and Beginners (4:30-5:30 p.m.). Registration required. 813-788-6375
3:30-5:30 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. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Master Gardener
A Master Gardener explains pollinator gardens and how to grow a container garden at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Trained tutors help adults improve English reading, writing and speaking skills at Wesley Chapel Library. Designed for ESL learners and those wanting to build literacy skills. 352-518-5064
6-7:30 p.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Conversation Corner
Improve reading, writing and speaking English with tutor support at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival opens with three sets of shows at The Commodore. Improv groups include (7 p.m.) Where There’s a Will, There’s a John; Kapusta Improv Troupe; and The Haiku Lady; (8:30 p.m.) Peter the Lonesome Boy; Two Loonies; and The Commodorks; and (9:45 p.m.) Boo Brothers; Jeremy Irons Hierarchy ft. MagixGirlz; Robert Is Your Lover; and HANDY. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7 p.m.; 811 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Aug. 6
Woodworking
Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. 813-929-1214
9-10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-noon, noon-1:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites toddlers and preschoolers for an interactive storytime filled with reading, singing and dancing. 813-780-0064
10-10:20 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tech Help
Hugh Embry Library staff are available for help with computer or mobile device basics. Bring your own device or use a public computer. Registration required. 352-567-3576
10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Support Group
A member of the Alzheimer’s Association leads a support group for caregivers at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
10-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories and songs. 813-929-1214
10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 listens to stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. 727-815-7126
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Color Me Calm
Adults color in a relaxing environment during Color Me Calm at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
2-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mat Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to join instructor Michelle Mack for a mat yoga session. Bring a mat. 813-780-0064
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Art on the House
The Tampa Museum of Art hosts Art on the House on Thursdays. Admission is pay-as-you-will. tampamuseum.org
4-8 p.m.; 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa
Photography Exhibit
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts holds the opening reception for “Through The Lens: A Journey of Self-Exploration.” The third annual student photography exhibition is on view through Sept. 20. fmopa.org
5:30-7 p.m.; 1630 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City
Yarn for a Cause
New River Library invites yarn enthusiasts to a weekly gathering to share projects, tips and conversation. 813-788-6375
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at The Commodore. Improv groups include (7 p.m.) Waiting for Stuff Man; Salted Caramel; Chef Kevin’s Country Slop-Bucket: LIVE!; and One Hit Wonder-Full; (8:40 p.m.) Mornings with Pattie; Whorizontal Style; He Said/They Said; and Small Uncle; (9:45 p.m.) Potty Time; Cats & Dogs; and Ready Set No!. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7 p.m.; 811 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at HC Studio Theatre. Improv groups include (7 p.m.) Wet Hot American Dreams; Jawesome; Anomaly; and Ralph Squared; (8:40 p.m.) Whatever Fate Decides; CatBomb!; Life During a Storm; and But of Mind; and (10:15 p.m.) Loops and Lols; B&B; and Dancing with Disaster. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with two sets of shows at HC Rehearsal Hall. Improv groups include (7 p.m.) Mixed Emojis; Leaves of Three; Exes; and It’s All About Amy; and (8:40 p.m.) Bryan vs. Music; Wreck League; ¡Punctuation.Marks!; and Carpool. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Aug. 7
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library presents stories and songs for toddlers ages 1-2 and caregivers. 813-929-1214
9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m. and 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Hugh Embry Library hosts trained tutors to help adults improve English reading, writing and speaking skills. Designed for ESL learners and English speakers wanting to strengthen literacy skills. 352-567-3576
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Toddler Storytime
Children and their caregivers listen to stories during Toddler Storytime at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
10:30-11 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
BINGO!
Hugh Embry Library invites the community to enjoy bingo with a chance to win prizes. 352-567-3576
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chess Club
Teens play chess during Teen Chess Club at Land O’ Lakes Library. 813-929-1214
2-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival opens with three sets of shows at The Commodore. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) Doc Doc Goose; Our Daughters’ Friend; and Dark Side of the Zoom; (7:15 p.m.) Free Tacos; ____ & Josh; and Salud and Happy Days; and (9:05 p.m.) Milk Sarton; Hannah LIVE: The One-Han Show; and Solovela. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 811 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at HC Studio Theatre. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) Chet F. Blacklagoon; NC-17: Nick and Conor; and Ophelia’s Rope; (7:15 p.m.) Sweaty Dee; Love Hammer; That’s What She Said Improv; and Hot Mess! The Musical; (9:05 p.m.) What If?; Bird; Swept Away! A Soap Opera; and HighNoon. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with four sets of shows at HC Rehearsal Hall. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) Bros 2 Men; Scary Buttons; and Pitts and Friends; (7:15 p.m.) Kidney Stone Kids; Fever Dream; and Looking for My Keys; (9:05 p.m.) Baebladez; Untitled Jacob Moyer Project; lvlforimprov; and Slumber Party; and (10:40 p.m.) Tiny Improv Festival. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Art Reception
Tampa Regional Artists hosts a reception for its latest exhibit “The Landscape, Seascape and Cityscape Exhibition,” at the Old Hyde Park Art Center. The event is free. tamparegionalartists.com
6-8:30 p.m.; 705 W. Swann Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at HC Mainstage. Improv groups include (7:15 p.m.) The A-Team; Camera; Dash vs. the World; Gamesome Frolic; and Too Shy Guys; (9:05 p.m.) Somos Caballos; Wine and Weasels; Chuy Does a Show; and The Tritones; (10:40 p.m.) Sloogle; Mom & Dad; and Touch Baseball. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7:15 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Comedy Night
Chris Gorges and Bill “Bull” Ohse perform stand-up comedy at the Firehouse Cultural Center. firehouseculturalcenter.org
7:30 p.m.; 101 1st Ave. N.E., Ruskin
Theater
The Village Players present “The Not So True Story of Cinderella Part 2” at James McCabe Theatre. General admission costs $23 with discounts for seniors, students and military. The show continues through Aug. 22. thevillageplayersvalrico.com
8 p.m.; 506 N. 5th St., Valrico
Aug. 8
Master Gardener
The community can ask questions about plants during Ask a Master Gardener at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
9-10 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Master Gardener
Students in grades K-5 learn about the life cycle of butterflies at Zephyrhills Public Library. Register in advance at eventbrite.com.
10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival opens with three sets of shows at The Commodore. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) Cheeze&Crackerz; CatBird; and Tacklebox; (7:15 p.m.) Splonge; Dueling Richards; and The Captain’s Wheel: Celebrity Edition; and (9:05 p.m.) The Friendship Show; Not Therapy; and Oliver Klosov: One Night Only. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 811 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at HC Studio Theatre. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) PATSMASHPROV; Making Space; and From Justin to Kelly; (7:15 p.m.) Playtime with Patrick and Preston; Future Memories; Bechdel Test Dummies; and Four First Names; (9:05 p.m.) Purple Couch; Together/By Myself: A Solo Improv Experience; Cuzzins; and CLUTCH. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with four sets of shows at HC Rehearsal Hall. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) WITH; 2zin Tarandon; and Ivories Guy; (7:15 p.m.) The Absent-Minded Professor: An Improvised Lecture; DuBois; Daddy’s Little Nest Egg; and Welcome to Your Apocalypse; (9:05 p.m.) Johnny Toothpick: Bumbling Improv Gumshoe; Butter Hamlet; and Wallares; and (10:40 p.m.) Leeker Takes You To: An Immersive Theme Park Experience. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival continues with three sets of shows at HC Mainstage. Improv groups include (7:15 p.m.) Nashbuff; Crossed Wires; Cowboy Kevin; On Eagles’ Wings; and Fleeting Reminiscence; (9:05 p.m.) Flava Flavor Flavour; “serious”; LimboLand; and Jackie: The Improvised Martial-Arts Movie; and (10:40 p.m.) I Am the Show; Bingewatch; and Big Bang. The festival continues through Aug. 9. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
7:15 p.m.; 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa
Tribute Concert
The Paul Gavin Trio performs music made popular by Duke Ellington and Count Basie at Carrollwood Center. General admission costs $32. Members pay $27. carrollwoodcenter.org
7:30-9 p.m.; 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa
Concert
Kid Royal Band performs a concert at the Firehouse Cultural Center. firehouseculturalcenter.org
7:30-9:30 p.m.; 101 1st Ave. N.E., Ruskin
Theater
The Village Players present “The Not So True Story of Cinderella Part 2” at James McCabe Theatre. General admission costs $23 with discounts for seniors, students and military. The show continues through Aug. 22. thevillageplayersvalrico.com
8 p.m.; 506 N. 5th St., Valrico
Film Screening
Tampa Theatre and the Henry B. Plant Museum present a free screening of the 1926 film “The Black Pirate” at the University of Tampa. The silent film will feature an original musical score by Steven Ball. tampatheatre.org
8 p.m.; 601 Frederic H. Spaulding Drive, Tampa
Aug. 9
Theater
The Village Players present “The Not So True Story of Cinderella Part 2” at James McCabe Theatre. General admission costs $23 with discounts for seniors, students and military. The show continues through Aug. 22. thevillageplayersvalrico.com
3 p.m.; 506 N. 5th St., Valrico
Improv Comedy
The Improv Countdown Festival opens with three sets of shows at The Commodore. Improv groups include (6 p.m.) Folk’d Up; Choir Boi; Kat and Nate; and Media Boys; (7:45 p.m.) Clark Brooks Sings The Doors; Curmudgeons; Late Bloomers; and Townies; (9:30 p.m.) Honk & Wave; Greg Hudson Presents “The Countdown Improv Festival Hall of Fame Hour”; The Magnificent 7; and The Countdown Improv Festival Tenth Anniversary Ska-nsemble. Organizers say performances and times may change. Get tickets at countdownimprovfestival.com.
6 p.m.; 811 E. 7th Ave., Tampa
Aug. 10
Florida Landscapes
Kate Kaste, of IFAS, talks about alternatives to common invasive plants during Florida Friendly Landscapes at Hugh Embry Library. 352-567-3576
6-7 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Aug. 11
Medicare/Medicaid
Adults get help applying for the QMB state buy-in program to help pay for Medicare Part B premium at Zephyrhills Public Library. Help is also available for applying for Medicaid and food stamps. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
MoveFactor Class
Adults work on their balance and movement during MoveFactor Strength Foundations at Zephyrhills Public Library. Register in advance. 813-780-0064
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Toddler Storytime
Children ages 1-3 listen to stories and songs during Toddler Storytime at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Get a ticket at the service desk. 727-815-7126
10:10-10:40 or 10:50-11:20 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 listen to stories during Preschool Storytime at Wesley Chapel Library. 352-518-5064
10:30-11 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 27531 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Coffee & Care
CarePatrol explains senior care options during Coffee & Care at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
11 a.m.-noon; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Yarn for More
Hugh Embry Library hosts a weekly gathering of yarn enthusiasts to share projects, tips and conversation. 352-567-3576
12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Gaming
Teens and tweens play board and video games at Zephyrhills Public Library. 813-780-0064
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
