Upcoming St. Petersburg Events

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Aug. 13 to 17 - 37th Annual Old Salt Loop Tournament and LOOP FEST.
Fishing throughout Tampa Bay. Over 30 teams of offshore fisherman compete in this Billfish tournament. Vinoy Park and the Vinoy boat docks.
Wed. tournament registration.
Thurs. 11 a.m., fishing tournament begins and boats leave the Vinoy docks.
Fri. fishing continues.
Sat. 8 a.m. Kids & Teen Fishing Tournament on the The Pier approach, pre-registration required. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443. Kids & Teens Fishing Tournament weigh-in and award ceremony hosted by Mike Alscott at noon followed by the LOOP FEST, Family and music activities at Vinoy Park throughout the afternoon.
Sun. 11::30 a.m. LoopTournament weigh-in 1 to 3 p.m., throughout the afternoon LOOP FEST, boat "dock-walk", family fun, music and activities. www.oldsaltfishing.org or 727-497-1060.

Aug. 16 - FISH-ful Saturday - Volcanos.
The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 2 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

Aug. 18 to Sept. 29 - Bay Area Idol - E.Y.U. Annual Talent Search Expo.
Venues throughout the Bay area. Eight open auditions for music and arts arena and is followed by semi-final contest to pick 25 best performers to compete at a final showcase. 727-321-0060.

Aug. 20 - American Bungalow Magazine Party.
Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the release of American Bungalow's Fall 2008 issue. This special "Focus in Florida" issue features articles on the Craftsman House Gallery and the Historic Kenwood neighborhood. Music, food and fun. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com or 727-323-ARTS.

Aug. 22 - 4th Fridays in Grand Central.
Grand Central Business District, from 1st Ave. N. to 1st Ave. S. and from 19th St. to 31st St. N. 5 to 9 p.m. Shops, nightspots and businesses open late with specials, entertainment and more. A Florida Main Street Community. www.grandcentraldistrict.org or 727-328-7086.

Aug. 23 - The Gathering of Women.
Enoch Davis Center, 1118 18th Ave. S. Women's multicultural conference with speakers from around the community. Lunch provided. Advance registration suggested, $25. sister-sister@hotmail.com or 727-433-1352.