Bradenton's South Florida Museum gets totally spaced-out tonight for the Bishop Planetarium's Think + Drink (Science), where you can grab a beer or a glass of wine (or a soft drink) and learn about cutting-edge science in a relaxed, informal setting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight's program, "What's It Like to Work on the Space Shuttle: The Misadventures of a Space Cadet," comes to us courtesy of Gregory Cecil Gregory N. Cecil, M.A.S., a Florida State Certified Educator, Nationally Certified Aerospace Technician, and former Senior Aerocomposite Technician for the Space Shuttle Fleet. Cecil will entertain audiences of all ages with his experiences with anecdotes and trivia about the Space Shuttle Program from a technician's point of view. $4. 7-9 p.m. Paid reservations required; RSVP by clicking here or call 941-746-4131, ext. 17. If you can't make it tonight, next month's Think + Drink (Science) is on Wed., Jan. 14, and will feature Jeff Rodgers "Exploring the Red Planet."
Or, head in another direction,to Lakeland, to enjoy A Little Christmas with Rich Little. The master mimic with a menagerie of 200-plus voices brings back beloved celebs like Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Dean Martin and many others. Wed., Dec. 10, 7:30. Lakeland Center. 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. thelakelandcenter.com.
In St. Pete, the holidays become healthier when Boley's Jingle Bell Run takes over Spa Beach Park at 7:30 p.m. Thousands of people walking, jogging and jingling their way along the waterfront. The noncompetitive, jingling one-mile walk or 3-mile event will feature registration in advance onsite to receive T-shirts and bells. Or register online here. Wed., Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Spa Beach Park, 615 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg. 727-821-4819. app.etapestry.com/cart/BoleyCentersInc/default/index.php.
In Tampa, students from the Patel Conservatory will perform a vocal and instrumental trip to Holidays Around the World at the Straz's Jaeb Theater. Special holiday desserts and treats are included in the $25 ticket price. More info and tickets at strazcenter.org.
