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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 16, 2008

Things to Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

Today

So Tell Me Puppet, Where Is 'Shrek'?

AMC Entertainment will offer $1 tickets for a showing of the feature film "Shrek the Third."

The voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas and Julie Andrews bring this film to life.

The film is part of Summer Movie Camp at AMC Regency 20, 2496 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the show begins at 10 a.m.

The camp will continue Wednesdays through Aug. 6 with $1 tickets for G- and PG-rated movies. Proceeds will benefit AMC charitable partners, including the Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.

Call (813) 243-4955 for information and tickets.

Friday

Lowry Park Zoo Celebrates 20 Years

Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of special events through September.

Programs are included in the admission price and are free for zoo pass holders. During Nite Zoo from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, the zoo will stay open late and offer free unlimited rides. On $5 Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, guests can visit more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife for $5 per person. Guests can enjoy free rides, animal encounters, live entertainment, food and beverages during Summer Safari Night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. July 25.

Those fundraising events will support animal care and education programs at the zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Admission is $18.95, $17.95 for ages 60 and older, $14.50 for ages 3 to 11 and free for 2 and younger. For information, call (813) 935-8552.

Summer Concerts Under The Stars

FishHawk Ranch is hosting the community's annual Summer Concert Series at Park Square in the Garden District, 16144 Churchview Drive, Lithia.

The concerts begin at 7 p.m. every Friday through August. Bring a blanket or chair. Performances this month include line dancing with Wiley Fox, a Florida band with Kentucky roots, Friday, and traditional and contemporary salsa rhythms with ClaraSalsa on July 25.

Call (813) 654-6360 for the August schedule and information, or go to www.fishhawkconnect.com.

Tuesday

Poison's In Town, So 'Crack A Smile'

Live Nation will present Poison with Dokken and Sebastian Bach's heavy metal sounds in concert at 7 p.m. at the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $51, $41 and $33.50 for reserved seating. The lawn seating area will be closed during the performance. Visitors are asked to use the entrances at U.S. 301 North or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Call (813) 740-2446 or go to www.livenation.com.

Ongoing

Tuesday Night Jams At O'Toole's Pub

Musicians and fans gather to listen to the jammin' sounds of Tommy Bell and his band, the Belecasters, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every Tuesday at O'Toole's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1215 W. Brandon Blvd. Admission is free.

Call O'Toole's at (813) 684-2600.

Hot Programs At Local Libraries

Live performances, music, magic, comedy and books that will excite, encourage and entertain even the most reluctant readers are all part of the Wander the Wide World of Reading summer program at Hillsborough County libraries.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative and the Hillsborough County School District have teamed up to offer activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Summer reading lists are available at www .hcplc.org/hcplc/justkids.

Call (813) 273-3652 or go to www.hcplc.org for information about event days, times and library locations.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations.

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