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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Sept. 20

 
Jenny McCarthy Hosts her Dirty Sexy Funny Comedy Show at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on May 10. (Paul Froggatt / PR Photos)
Jenny McCarthy Hosts her Dirty Sexy Funny Comedy Show at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on May 10. (Paul Froggatt / PR Photos)
Published Sept. 19, 2014

Jenny McCarthy: The former The View host brings a hilarious, all-female cast of comedians on the Dirty, Sexy Funny tour to take an outrageous look contemporary women's lives, from single motherhood to casual sex. Catch them at 8 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $62.75-$103.75. (727) 791-7400.

Chillin' Music Fest: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Stephen Marley and the Expendables lead the initial line-up for this inaugural roots-pop and reggae-rock festival, which also features interactive games and hammock city, all at 1 p.m., Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. $65, $125-$150 VIP; chillinmusicfest.com/home.aspx.

Jay Mohr: The comedian, actor, radio host and best-selling author has been performing stand-up comedy since he was 16. He landed a role on Saturday Night Live in the '90s, followed by a break-out movie role in Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise. See him at 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Hall at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $36.50. (813) 229-7827.

St. Pete Oktoberfest: This year it's one day and family friendly, featuring Oktoberfest themed games and contests, beer, food, live music, yodeling, a kids' area and arts and crafts vendors. Things start at 1 p.m., Grand Central District, 2429 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 828-7006.

Big South Tequila Festival: Get your Tequila Passport stamped at each distiller's table, or check out the Distiller Throw Down competition, where bartenders from each brand use their products to mix up a giant tequila-based drink for bragging rights and a trophy. 2 p.m., Red Mesa Cantina, 128 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. $20. (727) 896-8226.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox: The first 20,000 fans into the stadium receive a free Joe Maddon Mr. Potato Head. 7:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Ticket prices vary by game. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297.

Hernando Symphony Orchestra presents Wayne and Friends: This is a celebration of Wayne Raymond, who is retiring as the conductor of the Hernando Symphony Orchestra. The show will include some of his favorite music at 7:30 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. $15; $6 students. (352) 683-5113.

Duncan Sheik: This Grammy-nominated artist is most notable for his 1996 debut single, Barely Breathing. He performs at 8 p.m., Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. $19.50-$34.50. (727) 587-6793.

The Hope Revolution Tour: Anti-depression nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms presents a show with Hawthorne Heights, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, New Empire, Famous Last Words, the Ongoing Concept and Everybody Run at 7 p.m., The Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa. $15-$22. (813) 972-8152.

KIDS AND FAMILY

World Rhino Weekend: Zookeepers teach you more about the endangered Indian and African white rhinos at this weekend long event with rhino-themed activities and educational exhibits. 9:30 a.m., Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. Included with daily admission: $24.95, $22.95 seniors, $19.95 ages 3-11, 2 and younger free. (813) 935-8552.

Kid Couture: Little fashionistas and designers can explore what it takes to create your own clothing and accessories as part of Tampa Bay Fashion Week at 10 a.m., Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. $15, $12.50 military/seniors, $9.50 children, under 1 free. (813) 443-3861.

NFL Punt, Pass, Kick: Kids 6 to 15 can compete in this NFL sanctioned competition of punting, passing and place kicking in age appropriate groups at 2 p.m., North Brandon Family YMCA, 3097 S Kingsway Road, Seffner. Free. (813) 685-5402.

TO WATCH

Beyonce and Jay Z: On the Run, 9 p.m., HBO Are they divorcing? Is she pregnant? What did Solange say in the elevator?! All of these questions will FINALLY be answered! (Oh, wait, did we say "all?" Sorry, we meant "none.")

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