1. reggae show featuring Impulse with special guest headliner Bankie Banx (sometimes called the "Anguillan Bob Dylan"; pictured at left). 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse, $13.

2. Stop Pet Overpopulation Together holds a free pet seminar, "Hidden Clues for Understanding Animal Behavior" with animal communicator Laura Lassiter. 6-8 p.m., Pinellas Park Library.

3. "Construction Comic" Carmen Ciricillo performs a single-night gig tonight at Side Splitters Comedy Club. 8 p.m., $17.

4. This month's featured performer at the Hyde Park Village Live Music Series is Stone Gypsy. Donations and proceeds from drink sales benefit Best Buddies, a nonprofit that provides one-on-one friendship and integrated employment opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. 6 p.m., Old Hyde Park Village, free.

5. Taste gourmet olive oils on freshly baked breads during a free "Olive Oil Tasting and Class." Executive Chef Mark Malowski also offers info on the varying regional taste of olive oil, their culinary application, and their history. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Whole Foods Market, free admission; call 813-874-9495 to reserve a spot.

This article appears in Sep 24-30, 2008.