Tigers, Christmas And Karaoke, Oh, My!

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.

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Here's A GRRRReat Weekend Event

International Tiger Day is July 29 and Busch Gardens is marking the occasion with special events now through Monday. Stop by the park to check out the celebration and see the new Malayan cubs – Cinta, Bundar and  Rukayah -- in action.

Christmas In July?

Yes. Tampa seniors are ready for "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" at the University Area Community Development Center gym at 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, Friday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

This free event features a McDonald's lunch with a special ice cream sundae, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, educational resource information and entertainment by Jeremy "Elvis" Ewbank and Kathy McGuire.

Operation Lemon-Aid

Nothing says summertime like Panera Lemonade. Stop by Panera Bread bakery-café, 18011 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a refreshing lemonade. 

Show your support by donating a $1 for a sample of home-style lemonade at Lemon-Aid Stands created by Panera Bread associates. All money collected through the Lemon-Aid Stands and Panera's Community Breadboxes during the month of July will be donated to the Panera Bread Knead for Knowledge Scholarship Program benefitting the Children's Cancer Center.

Be Prepared

Stop by Home Depot, 17601 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Saturday, July 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and get prepared for a hurricane. 

The free event is part of an unprecedented single-day outreach including more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England to help residents prepare for a hurricane. 

The Home Depot experts will cover critical hurricane readiness topics, such as storm prep projects, generator safety, sizing generators for specific home or business needs and assembling disaster preparedness kits. 

Additional information and event registration is available at http://http//workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/.

Performer, Author At Mojo

Mojo Books & Music, 2540 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, will host a free in-store performance by Richard Barone Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. The Tampa native will sing new and old songs as well as tell stories from his book, Frontman, about his as the frontman for The Bongos. 

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.

Come Clean

The Soap Factory, 17024 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts a fun soap design class each Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Sing Your Heart Out

WOB-Tampa Palms, 17004 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts an open mic night each Sunday at 4 p.m.

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 Dr., Tampa, features live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Wild Ride

The New Tampa Triathlon Club hosts a group bike ride each Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Flatwoods Wilderness Park, 13330 Morris Bridge Rd., Thonotosassa.

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