Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. If you're into roller skates, fishnets, and fast, girl-on-girl action then the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins' Mistletoe Massacre is right up your alley. These knockout (literally), tough-as-nails rollergirls are ranked fifth in the South Central division and are two-time Sunshine Skate Florida State Roller Derby champions. Catch their five-on-five exhibition (the Nightmares Before Christmas take on the Grinches Who Stole Christmas) complete with
a raffle with prizes befitting the derby girl-loving masses: win schwag from their sponsors like Atomic Tattoo and Piercing, Skater's Choice, and Wine Mall. It's sure to be fun for the whole family. Or at least Dad. Sun., Dec. 13, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. bout, AstroSkate, 10001 66th St., Pinellas Park, $10 in advance/$12 at the door, discounted tickets for students and kids, ages 5 and younger admitted for free, tampabayderbydarlins.com. Katie Machol
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