Thurs., July 26-Wed., Aug. 1
26Cellophaneart — a Port St. Lucie artist who creates unique cellophane-based works to raise funds for children's charities — is one of 14 artists represented at the Eleven/17 Spirits art event; bluesy folksters Morgan & Wildflower perform. 6-11 p.m., The Wine Exchange, Old Hyde Park.
27Goth glam shock rocker Marilyn Manson joins thrash metal forefathers Slayer in a coheadlining tour that stops at Ford Amphitheatre tonight. For more on Slayer, see this week's music feature, p. 61. 7 p.m., Tampa.
28Several fashion designers present couture and finely tailored ready-to-wear garments, and local dancers perform during Fashion Rocks. Proceeds support the low cost and free home health-care assistance offered by WE Care Services. 7 p.m., The Italian Club, Ybor City.
29Today's Pre-Season Tailgate Party for the USF Bulls features "Best of" video highlights from the Bulls' 2006 season, appearances by the USF coaching staff, book signings by USF basketball alumni/author Tony Grier, USF-themed vendors and more. 2-6 p.m., Capogna's Dugout, Clearwater.
30Parents of children ages 6 and up are offered the chance to drop off their youngsters for a few hours of Victorian-style fun and games when the Henry B. Plant Museum hosts Children's Day. Call the museum for details. 9:15-11:15 a.m., Tampa, 813-258-7304.
31Today marks the launch of The Sketch Show, a new Yellow Snow Productions event that's set to occur every last Tuesday of the month at Coconuts Comedy Club. 8 p.m., Clearwater, 813-818-0991.
01More than 450 comedians are represented at the National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum, which features artifacts, videos and other funny stuff. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., John's Pass Village, Madeira Beach.
Aug. 3, Hot Tuna, Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, skippersmokehouse.com
Aug. 4-5, Suncoast Avian Society Exotic Bird Show, The Coliseum, St. Petersburg, 813-254-9463, suncoastaviansociety.org
Aug. 7, Decidedly White-Collar Comedy One-Night Tour, The Tampa Improv, Ybor City, tampaimprov.com
