Wesley Chapel residents have a packed slate of events between Thursday, July 30, and Wednesday, August 5, headlined by a three-night comedy run and a pair of outdoor markets competing for Saturday morning shoppers.
JJ Curry at Side Splitters
Comedian JJ Curry takes the stage at Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 1. Curry is an Air Force veteran from Dudley, Georgia, whose material draws on his small-town Southern roots, according to the Tampa Bay Beacons events listing. Tickets start at $23.80 and are available at sidesplitterscomedy.com or by calling 813-960-1197.
Two markets, one Saturday morning
Shoppers face a pleasant dilemma on Saturday, August 1. The Fresh Market at Wiregrass opens at 9 a.m. on Paseo Drive at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, with more than 50 vendors selling locally grown produce, take-home foods, artisan goods and eco-friendly products. The market runs until 1 p.m. and recurs every first and third Saturday.
A few miles east, the Downtown Saturday Market at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way, runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with gifts, baked goods, home decor and local small businesses. It also meets the first and third Saturday of each month.
More this week
Senior Social — 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, at B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. Free card games for adults 50 and older; instruction provided. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Ukulele Jam — Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at New River Library, 34043 State Road 54. The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society hosts a jam session on the first Saturday of each month. Bring your uke or just listen.
Looking ahead
The Market Elaine — 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, at The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd. More than 150 vendors, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Held the first Friday of each month, according to the event's Facebook page.
Caribbean Night at Krate — 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 8, at Krate at the Grove, 5862 Goldview Parkway. DJ Q spins reggae, soca and calypso. Every second Saturday.
Rise and Shine Car Meet-Up — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, 28739 State Road 54. Free coffee and breakfast for anyone displaying a vehicle, plus live music.
