At Tampa’s M&B Products , chow down for a good cause at the Farm Night BBQ from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. Plates of ribs, brisket, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh ice cream will be served , and the proceeds will benefit Temple Terrace recreation programs. $25 for adults, $10 for school-age children, free for preschoolers. 8601 Harney Road #4, Tampa.
At 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, a celebration of citrus — Taste of Pinellas County Salutes Citrus — is set to feature area restaurants and vendors in Clearwater. While sampling, guests will learn to incorporate citrus into their cuisine from local chefs. Wine and craft beer will be on hand as well. Free, money for food and drinks. 301 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater.
Unlimited tastings from local craft breweries that include Cigar City Brewing, Green Bench Brewing Co. and 3 Daughters Brewing are planned for
Jim's Harley-Davidson ‘s
Beers, Bikes & Burnouts . Hosted between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, the St. Petersburg beer event, benefiting Jim’s Toy Run Foundation, will also feature food trucks and a chance to win a pint party bucket set from H-D.
$15 in advance, $20 the day of. 2805 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-527-9672.
The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club will host Cocktails on the Courts from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Bottomless cocktails, Florida cuisine and local funk group The Black Honkeys will be among the features. Each ticket also includes entry into St. Pete’s Chillounge Night in Straub Park after 9:30 p.m. The proceeds will be donated to the St. Petersburg Museum of History, and shuffleboard attire is suggested. $ 75. 559 Mirror Lake Drive N., St. Petersburg, 727-822-2083.
Get spicy at
Rapp Brewing Company ‘s second chili competition between 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday in Seminole. Competitors, who are asked to bring at least 2 quarts of chili to the brewery, will receive two free beer tickets and an opportunity to win prizes for first, second and third place. Not a cook? No problem. Everyone is invited to help judge the chili, and a decision will be made by 7 p.m.
Free. 10930 Endeavour Way, Seminole, 727-544-1752.
This article appears in Feb 18-24, 2016.