Music, 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.

On Stage At Cafe Kili

Russel and Norman will perform at Cafe Kili, 5731 E. Fowler Ave., Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

Cool Off At MOSI

Escape the heat and cool off this weekend at the Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., with half-price general admission after 2 p.m.

Relax With Live Music

Head over to Gaspar's Patio & Grill, 8448 N. 56th St., every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. for live music and drink specials.

Dungeons And Dragons

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 4819 E. Busch Blvd., invites gamers to play D&D-type games every Sunday, 7-11 p.m. 

Sing Your Heart Out

Shamrock's Ale House, 7805 Temple Terrace Highway, hosts live music every Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and karaoke every Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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.