It's been hot outside. Cool off with the Autonomous Art of Antarctica exhibition opening at the Studio@620, where scientist and photographer Paul Suprenand displays a series of photographs taken while on expedition in Antarctica. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Exhibit on display Tuesdays-Saturdays noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. Feb. 24-March 5. The Studio@620 is at 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 727-895-6620.
Rock out at the Orpheum in Ybor with Tim Barry, Greenland Is Melting and Grabass Charlestons. Former punk hero and current folk-stomping troubadour Tim Barry is beloved for his raw honesty, his lyrics delivered in gruff-drawling explosions of angst or heartsickness or other intense-on-sleeve emotions, his songwriting riddled with wry stories, blue collar commentary on society, and his own philosophies about life. The Virginia-based Suburban Home Records singer/guitarist released a fourth album last January, 28th & Stonewall, and stops here with two exceptional Gainesville bands. Greenland Is Melting offers up a bluegrass howl and Grabass Charlestons hooks you in with catchy, raspy vintage rock 'n' punk. 8 p.m., The Orpheum is at 1902 Republica de Cuba Ave., Ybor City. $10; all ages. Text contributed by Leilani Polk.
Need some comic relief? Coconuts Comedy Clubs celebrates its 25th anniversary with the Tampa Bay Comedy Fest at Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort. The fest's Best of the Bay action continue tonight with Mike Rivera, Pete Deraujo, Chris Gorges, Shawn Purvis, Pat Duax, Kevin D.D., Kevin Knows and others. Later at 10 p.m. is the show they titled "The Urban Show" with Special K. 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. coconutscomedyclubs.com.
Our lips are moving when we tell you to see nationally famous ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. You might recognize him from his appearance in Dinner For Schmucks. Dunham's 2011 Identity Crisis Tour offers fans new material and glimpses of the newest and youngest cast member, Achmed Jr. 7:30 p.m. $41.50. St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 800-745-3000. jeffdunham.com.
Artists Martha Bennington of The 3 Sisters, and fiber artist Marlene Glickman visit for Dominoes and Dyes, a trunk sale of fun and funky stuff. Browse the 3 Sisters screen-printed dominoes and bottlecap jewelry. Bennington shares how to hand-dye silk scarves, and for $10, you can hand-dye your own. Wine and beer will be served. 6-8:30 p.m. Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-821-7391. floridacraftsmen.net.
This article appears in Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2011.