It might be hot, hot, hot, but that's no excuse to stay home and whine. Get out on the town and network/party/be charitable at the ple will be out in droves. Proceeds from your partying benefit the Edwards Family Foundation, which gives away thousands of bikes, toys and food baskets to underprivileged local kids each Christmas. 5:30-8 p.m. Weds., June 24, Crystal Palms Beach Resort, 11605 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, $20, 727-360-0037, edwardsfamilyfoundation.com.
Celebrate the ultra-successful debut year of The RITZ Ybor at its One Year Anniversary Party. This funky (and free) event features Grayson Capps and the Stumpknockers onstage, kickin' it in their Southern bluesy rock style. The "newest but oldest hot spot in Tampa Bay" promises another year of stellar events and star-studded performances. (Grayson Capps photo courtesy livemusicphotography.info) 6 p.m. Weds., June 24, The RITZ Ybor, 1503 7th Ave., Ybor City, free, 813-247-2555, theritzybor.com.
This article appears in Jun 17-23, 2009.