Smash Bash Broflakes who shudder at the sight of a woman with a pair of drumsticks probably need to stay away from Tempus Projects tonight as there will be some women there to make noise as part of this gathering based around the simple idea of learning and practicing basic drum skills. Details on this and an intro to what the semester of sessions will look like, are available on Facebook. (Tempus Projects, Tampa) INFO

Rock and Soul w/Mes McDonald/DJ Silence Soul is strongest on a Monday, especially the last one of the month. Just ask the regulars of this downtown Tampa dive who dance on linoleum all night long thanks to the rocking tastes of Silence and Mes McDonald at this two-year-old DJ series. (The Hub, Tampa) INFO

Tomkats Jazz Orchestra Not quite sure if all 18-members of the Tomkats Jazz Orchestra make it out for this Monday night celebration of jazz, swing dancing and blues fusion, but even half of 'em would make for a pretty damn good start to the week. (Blue Parrot, St. Petersburg) INFO

Old Soul Open Mic We don't think you have to actually be old to get on the mic and work on material at this free, open stage hosted by Jason Frilot from Bay area reggae-rock band Freelow. (SubCentral at Iberian Rooster, St. Petersburg) INFO

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This article appears in Aug 24-31, 2017.