04The 18th annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicks off tonight with a screening of Kiss the Bride. (Think My Best Friend's Wedding, but more gay.) For a rundown of recommendations by our film critic, see p. 52. 7:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre.
05Comedian/actor Jamie Kennedy brings his stand-up to the Tampa Improv beginning tonight. And yes — we are as perplexed by his fame as you are. 8 and 10:30 p.m., Ybor City.
06Tonight's Rhythm Dance concert features performances by master sabar drum player Malick Faye, jazz musician Fred Johnson and the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers. 7-9 p.m. International Bazaar, Ybor City.
07You likely know California alt hip-hop artist Del tha Funkee Homosapien for his fun but marginally corny 1991 hit, "Mistadobalina" or for his successful collaborations with The Gorrillaz. He performs at State Theatre tonight. 8 p.m., St. Petersburg.
08Former Freedom Riders share their stories during "Freedom Riders: The Peacemaker and the Warrior"; author Ray Arsenault will also be in attendance. 7:30 p.m., Wireman Chapel, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg.
09Mothers Walking for Others hosts Relief Funds for Darfur, an evening of food, live music and silent auction bidding to benefit Darfur's Save the Children Foundation in. 6 p.m., Palm Pavilion, Clearwater Beach.
10The Waltons alumnus Richard Thomas stars in Roundabout Theatre Company's new touring production of Twelve Angry Men, a vintage courtroom drama. For further details, see p. 27. 7:30 p.m., Carol Morsani Hall-Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Upcoming
Oct. 11, American Indian Dance Theatre, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, downtown Tampa, tbpac.org.
Oct. 13, First Annual Historic Kenwood Art in the Park, Seminole Park, St. Petersburg, 727-323-2769.
Oct. 14, Papa Grows Funk, Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, skipperssmokehouse.com.
