5 Things to Know Today, May 20

Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.

1. Newsome and Riverview high schools will present the school edition of "Les Miserables" May 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and May 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview. Tickets are $10. For information, call 813-671-5011, ext. 259, or visit www.sharktheatre.com. 2. Dancin' Motion School of the Arts in Bloomingdale Commons at 127 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, offers Friday Night Dance Socials every Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. The price is $8 at the door or $5 for college students with an ID. The price includes a 30-minute Latin dance class, drinks and snacks.   3. "Bye Bye Birdie" will be presented May 20-22 and 28-29 at 8 p.m. at the James McCabe Theater, 506 Fifth St., Valrico. The Village …

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Main Event: Pop and Country Music

Jill Wilson will perform today at J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill.

Brandon songstress Jill Wilson will perform live pop/country music tonight from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill at 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico. The bar also will feature at Texas Hold 'Em Tournament starting at 6 p.m.

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Patch Picks: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Happy St. Patty's Day from your friends at Patch.

Patch sought out the area's top picks for St. Patrick's Day festivities.  So, put your green on and head out after work for some luck of the Irish. 1.  Beef O' Brady's, located at 4330 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, is serving corned beef and cabbage specials all day for $8.99.  There also will be $1.25 drafts on green Miller Lite beer, $4 Guiness pints and other domestic drafts on special as well.  2.  J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico, is also serving corned beef and cabbage specials with Happy Hour until 8 p.m.  There will be live music from the Applebutter Express until 9:30 p.m. and a DJ will take over on the plaza until closing.  They will definitely be serving your favorite green beer as well. 3.  …

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5 Things to Know Today

Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.

        4. If you’re not into jazz, check out Jill Wilson. She will perform pop and country Thursday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Park Square Cellar, 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia.         5. The Florida State Fair opens today and runs through Feb. 21 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event includes rides, music, food, exhibits and shows. Gate admission on weekdays is $10 for 12 and older and $5 for ages 6 to 11. Weekend admission is $12 for 12 and older and $6 for ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and under are admitted for free. Senior days are 15-17 with gate admission for seniors $6. 

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