5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 18: Jazz and More

1. Indulge yourself in some jazz and chocolate. Today, Nov. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m., The Original Leena's Chocolate, 1048 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, in Plaza Bella, will offer Jazz Under the Stars with Ella. Residents can enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of singer Ella Chadwell with pianist Jimmy Silva as well as a pasta bar stocked with chicken, beef, shrimp, scallops, various vegetables and sauces along with cheesecake, gelato, coffee and chocolates for $12. Bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner.

2. The Frenzie--Life Theatre will present "Cabaret" tonight, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. and midnight at the Barn Theatre in Winthrop, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview. The show, set in Germany in the 1920s, stars Jennifer Morgan in the role of Sally Bowles along with Oliver Sprague as the master of ceremonies. General admission is $15 for this community theater production. Tickets for seniors, military and students with an ID are $12.

3. AJ's Fine Wine & Liquors, 3443 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, will host a wine tasting tonight, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wine lovers will have a chance to to try Santa Rita, a Chilean wine, and Aquinas, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

4. Stop by Park Square Cellar, 16132 Churchview Dr., Lithia, Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight to see The Jive Band perform live pop and rock. While there, enjoy a glass or bottle of wine and some lobster pierogis.

5. EXP Pilot will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Green Iguana, 6264 Winthrop Town Centre Ave., Riverview.