1. Seattle experimental rock trio The Dead Science (pictured; photo by Anne Mathern) return to Tampa on the heels of their Sept. 2 Constellations Records release, Villainaire. The band's School of Villainy – The 'Villainaire' Prequel "mix tape" is available for free download on their website. Insect Joy and Hi-jack D.C. provide support sets for tonight's show. 9 p.m., New World Brewery, $7.
2. Thirty-year music industry pro Tony Michaelides — who's worked with Bob Marley, The Police, Whitney Houston, The Pixies, Massive Attack, Elvis Costello, Genesis and U2, among many others — appears for a talk, "Insights from the Engine Room: Business Lessons Learned from Rock & Roll." 7 p.m., Studio at 620, $7.
3. CLIP 19 continues with screenings in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
4. Take part in a Peace Vigil with the Florida Peace Action Network. 5-6:15 p.m., Largo Central Park Clock Tower (East Bay Drive and Missouri Avenue); parking in Largo Central Park.
5. Meet and socialize with other area business owners, enjoy giveaways and prizes, and find out whose the best of the best when it comes to networking during the Power of Networking Awards and Expo. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, Tampa, $10.
This article appears in Oct 1-7, 2008.