1. Chicago experi-pop duo Walter Meego (pictured below) temporarily parts from its tour with Ra Ra Riot to headline a show in Tampa; The Morning Brothers and Mouse Fire provide support. 9 p.m., Crowbar, $9.
2. Oldsmar Tap House stages an Extreme Beer Tasting to raise funds for breast cancer research. Among the selection of strong brews are Dogfish Head Fort, Dogfish Head Paulo Santo Marron, Dogfish Head Punkin', Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale, Ayinger Oktoberfest, Rogue Mori Moto, and Lindemans Franboise. Attendees also enjoy offerings from local winery Keel & Curley. 7 p.m., $10.
3. Stageworks continues its run of The Chosen, a dramic adaptation of Chaim Potok's novel about twotwo Jewish boys from very different backgrounds whose friendship creates tension among their families. 8 p.m., Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center-Shimberg Playhouse, $24.50.
4. Enjoy a night of comedy by "Tampa's Unfamous Funniest": Patrick Garrity, Gary Menke, Jennifer Hensleigh, Tony Gaud and William Sloan. 8 p.m., The Tampa Improv, $6.
5. During a Wrongful Imprisonment Program at University of Tampa, Larry Bostic and Al Crotzer — who spent a combined 43 years in Florida's state prison system and were ultimately proven innocent via DNA technology — talk about their experiences and participation in the Innocence Project of Florida. IPF executive director Seth Miller also speaks. All proceeds from the program go to IPF's Exoneree Emergency Fund, which provides temporary financial assistance to its wrongfully convicted clients. 7 p.m., Vaughn Center, $5 suggested donation.
This article appears in Oct 8-14, 2008.