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The mission of 5 Days and $50 is simple; these are events you can do every night of the week that, if you were to do them all, would cost less than $50.

Monday 3/10: Introduction to Meditation Class 6:30pm-8pm.

Angel Hearts New Age Gifts (3401 Henderson Blvd. #H, Tampa). $9 ($5 for students).

Full Disclosure: I’m a Buddhist. But don’t worry, I’m not trying to convert you. Meditation isn’t a religious act, it is about learning to become the master of your mind. My friend, Christine, who doesn’t get the Buddhist thing at all has been feeling much happier and centered since I started dragging her to meditation. This is a good class to learn the basics of it, and if you like it you can try out some of the many other meditation classes in the area to find one you love.

Tuesday 3/11: Hamlet at American Stage Theater. 7:30pm.

American Stage Theater (211 3rd St. S. St. Petersburg). Free (pay-as-you-wish tickets).

If your view of Shakespeare is biased by boring High School English classes, you need to see the play performed live. The Bard was never meant to be read by monotone 17 year old, but acted out on stage. Tickets are usually $22, but on tonights “Pay-as-you-wish” night you set the price for admission. Perfect for us broke working stiffs who want high culture and bargain prices.

Wednesday 3/12: Choxotica. 10am-8pm.

Choxotica (3802 Erlich Rd., Tampa). No cover charge. Chocolate drinks under $5.
What better way to get over the mid-week hump than a trip to Tampa’s premier chocolate bar. Choxotica serves dozens of chocolate drinks as well as 200 chocolate bars from around the world. This isn’t a candy store, but a high end chocolate wonderland where each bar and ben is kept at the optimum temperature and storage. Bring your own containers and load up on their purified water (free wih purchase). It tastes better than most bottled waters and by using your own containers you are helping the envioment.

Thursday 3/13: Kitten Socialization and Cat Behavior Talk. 6:30pm-7:30pm for Kitten (under 4 mo.) socialization. 7:30pm-8:30pm for Cat Talk.

SPCA of Florida Humane Education and Training Center (9099 130th Avenue N., Largo). $15. Advanced Reservations Required.
If you’ve ever wondered why your cat does all those strange things (like jump on you at 4 in to morning or bring you dead lizards as gifts) this is your chance to learn about the feline psyche. If you’re the owner of a kitten you can also introduce your baby to other kittens and learn how to handle scratching and terratorial behaviors. The Kitten Socialization is at 6:30. Cat talk starts at 7:30. $15 covers the full two hour event, and it is free to SPCA adopters.

Friday 3/14: Friday Night Game Night at International Bazaar. 6pm-midnight.

International Bazaar at Centro Ybor (1600 e. 8th Ave., Ybor City. Between Victoria’s Secret and Gameworks. Free.

Come out and play at the International Bazaar every Friday night. They offer chess for all ages and levels (including lessons) as well as Backgammon, Mahjong, Cards, and Cribbage. It’s just like playing on Yahoo games, except you get to actually interact with human beings! What a novel concept.

If you know of an upcoming event for 5 Days and $50 email me at 28intampabay@gmail.com.