Patch Minute: Hands Across the Sand, Skim-boarding and Chris Tucker

Welcome to this week's Patch Minute! We've got some local events to keep you and your family busy this weekend.

Madiera Beach

Come on out on Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and about 3 p.m. to watch skim-boarders of all ages compete in the

Pinellas Beaches

Everyone in invited to the Hands Across the Sand event on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The event is a peaceful protest against oil drilling off the Gulf Coast. Several beaches including Indian Rocks Beach, Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach will have meeting areas. Registration at the Pinellas County Beach Park in Indian Rocks Beach is at 11 a.m. For more information about the other locations check out the Hands Across the Sand website and find a beach near you.

Gulfport

Stop by the First Friday Art Walk on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. The event features dozens of vendors and artists from 6 - 10 p.m. Parking is free and the event is free. For more information

St. Pete

Looking for a reason to laugh this weekend? Get your tickets now for Chris Tucker's Guess Who's Back Tour at 7:30 on Friday at The Mahaffey in downtown St. Pete. To purchase tickets online check out The Mahaffey's website.