Times are tough, but you don't have to sit like a lump on the couch. Here are events that offer free admission to help ease today's financial stresses:
St. Pete for Peace Movie Night: Freakonomics Every Wednesday evening, Café Bohemia in St. Pete screens a free political documentary or simply a thought-provoking film courtesy of local non-profit St. Pete for Peace. This week, on Wed, April 6, see the film version of the bestseller by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. The movie is projected on the wall in the patio and starts around 8:30 p.m. Customers are invited to bring their own chairs. Cafe Bohemia is at 937 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. For info, call 727-895-4495. For movie schedule, visit stpeteforpeace.org.
Sunset Cinema From Tampa Theatre See family-friendly flicks in the outdoors at Tampa Theatre's Traveling Outdoor Picture Show. Despicable Me screens at Al Lopez Park, Sat., April 2, at 8 p.m. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. 813-740-0045.
2011 Tampa Bay Living Green Expo Enjoy a variety of presentations and live panel discussions about green jobs, Florida native plant landscaping, local food, energy efficiency, and home energy retro-fitting at a showcase of sustainable products and services. April 2-3. Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-892-5202. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. tampabaylivinggreenexpo.org.
Beauty and the Beach The annual Indian Rocks Beach bash offers family fun with outdoor arts and crafts, music and food vendors. Sat., April 2, events at Kolb Park and the 18th Avenue Beach Access, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call 727-596-4331 for more information.
This article appears in Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2011.