Performances, Geeks and a Boy Band on Tap This Weekend

Wondering what to do this weekend?

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for activities to hit this weekend.

Have some suggestions of your own? Be sure to let others know by commenting below or posting on the Boards.

New Tampa Players On Stage

The New Tampa Players will host their production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, at Crosspointe Church of the Nazarene, 919 Debuel Road, Lutz. Shows take place Friday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $14; seniors and students pay $12; and the cost for people in a group of 10 or more is $10 per person.

Calling All Pokemon Fans

Join fellow fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon video games for fun at the New Tampa Regional Library each Saturday at 10 a.m. Bring your playing cards and Nintendo DS. Learn the basics of the game and perfect your gaming strategies.

Join The Pack

The New Tampa Dog Pack gives residents a chance to socialize and exercise their dogs. It meets Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Flatwoods Park, 18205 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa.

On Tap At The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap, 2000 Piazza Ave., Wesley Chapel, features live music each Friday and Saturday starting at 9 p.m.

Tunes And Treats

Toast Fine Wine & Cigar Bar, 14921 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, offers live music and dessert each Saturday at 8 p.m.

Live Music At Mulligans

Mulligans Irish Pub at Pebble Creek, 10550 Regents Park Drive, Tampa, features live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Take A Wild Ride

Kona Multisport's New Tampa Triathlon Club hosts a group bike ride each Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Flatwoods Wilderness Regional Park, 13330 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa.

Get Your Geek On

Comic book and superhero fans might want to check this one out. Tampa Bay Comic Con takes the spotlight at the Tampa Convention Center Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. The event boasts 75,000 square feet of “comics, cosplay, videos, toys, action figures, video games” and more. Find out more about it on the event’s website.

Get a Laugh for School Supplies

Side Splitters Comedy Club in Carrollwood is rolling out the red carpet for donors in its school supply drive. Just bring new supplies for free admission to a show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. For more details, check out the full story on TBO.com.

Backstreet Boys

Can’t get enough of that boy band sound? This blast from the past hits the stage at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Friday, Aug. 23. Some tickets are still available via Stub Hub.

Summer of Rum

Looking for a distinctly adult event to check out this weekend? The Summer of Rum festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 11 p.m. at The Heights Waterfront, 1910 N. Ola Ave. With entertainment and five “rum zones,” it’s sure to be an experience. Check out the event website for more details.

Plan for Afternoon Storms

The National Weather Service says our pattern of afternoon storms is likely to continue well into the weekend. That means beach-goers might want to hit the surf a little early. Do be careful out there. The forecasters say frequent lightning, gusty winds and heavy rains are possible throughout the Bay.