Saturday's Super Bowl Events

SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST: features Tony Dungy, Derrick Brooks and other NFL greats, and includes presentation of the Bart Starr Award; 8 a.m. Saturday; $20; Sun Dome, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 287-8844

SUPER TAILGATE THROWDOWN: Florida Bar-B-Que Association Cook-Off features live entertainment, cooking shows, kids sport zone, contests, face-painting and more; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4801 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; super

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THE NFL EXPERIENCE: more than 50 interactive games and attractions, including football and cheerleading clinics, card show, coach chats and autograph signings; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; $18.50 adults, $12.50 children 12 and younger; adjacent to Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 287-8844

SMOCKS & JOCKS NFLPA RETIRED PLAYERS JAZZ BRUNCH AND ART AUCTION: current and former NFL players present their artwork for silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund; 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday; $100; aboard the StarShip Yacht in dock, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-7999

ULTIMATE TAILGATE PAWTY: a fun day of dogs and other furry friends that includes canine agility shows and games; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Coachman Park, 201 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 797-7722 or www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org

ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S NEXT DAY TAILGATE: Sean Kingston is scheduled to perform at this event, which also features a sand volleyball game, golf simulator and more; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; free; parking lot at 202 S. Morgan St., Tampa

CIRCUIT CITY CELEBRITY FLAG FOOTBALL CHALLENGE: past and present players compete; noon Saturday; $15; Tradewinds Island Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (847) 673-0592 or www.sppsports.com

DIRECTV CELEBRITY BEACH BOWL: NFL greats, actors, and models play flag football on the beach in the name of charity; celebrity players include Christian Slater ("My Own Worst Enemy"), Blake Lively and Penn Badgley ("Gossip Girl"), Zach Gilford ("Friday Night Lights"), Benji and Joel Madden (Good Charlotte), Reggie Bush (New Orleans Saints) and Eli Manning (New York Giants); post-game performance by LL Cool J; Kickoff at 1 p.m. Saturday; free; Progress Energy Park, S. 180 Second Ave., St. Petersburg

SNOOP BOWL VII: Snoop Dogg-coached Los Angeles youth team plays against Tampa-area youth stars coached by Mike Alstott; 1 p.m. Saturday; $20 to $50; Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 200-7220 or www.snoop

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TASTE OF THE NFL XVIII: chefs from each of the NFL cities serve their specialties to benefit hunger charities; 7 p.m. Saturday; $500-$600; Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg; (888) 326-7297 or www.tasteofthenfl.com

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR: Kevin Costner and Michael Strahan co-host this party benefiting the Matthew Tyson Bryant Foundation (founded by Bucs kicker Matt Bryant) and featuring performances by Kevin Costner & Modern West, Starship Supergroup and Cirque USA; 8 p.m. Saturday; $875; T Pepin Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa; (214) 244-5001 or www.saturdaynight

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ICONS OF THE GOOD LIFE: Sean "Diddy" Combs hosts this event, billed as a night of glamour, opulence and extravagance; 7 p.m. Saturday; $200-$800; The Venue, 2675 Ulmerton Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 571-2222 or www.goodlifeexperience.com

UNDER THE VEIL II: co-hosted by Nelly and Antonio Tarver, this party lasts into the wee hours; 8 p.m. Saturday; $100-$600; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 380-8273 or www

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BUD BOWL BLOCK PARTY'S "ONE NIGHT STAND" CONCERTS: Featuring Snoop Dogg and 3 Doors Down; 8 p.m. Saturday; tickets can be obtained through promotions in area bars, clubs and restaurants and through radio station giveaways only (no tickets or invitations available at event); 21 and older; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250

GRIDIRON CELEBRITY HOOPS XI: celebrity basketball game features NFL players, prospective draft picks, world-renowned streetballers and celebrities giving free autographs; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $10-$200; Sun Dome, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (301) 868-8856 or www.footballhoops.com

T-PAIN'S THR33 RING CIRCUS: Vibe Magazine, Mixcast, T-Pain and his celebrity friends promise to throw a circus of a party; 8 p.m. Saturday; $125; GLC (Good Luck Cafe) Entertainment Complex, 1910 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City; (813) 579-3790; www.superlx.com

CHAMPION'S BALL: party hosted by Floyd "Money" Mayweather and co-hosted by hip-hop star Doug E. Fresh features live music and other celebrity attendees including Brandy, Ray J., Vivica A. Fox, former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon, Mark Cuban, Regina King and Keyshia Cole; 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday; $250 to $650; Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa; (813) 248-2954 or www.champions

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ATHLETES AND ANGELS: hosted by Pamela Anderson with sounds by DJ Vice; additional hosts include Simeon Rice, Shaun Phillips, Stephen Cooper and Vernon Davis; 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday; $300; Aja Channelside, 290 S. Meridian St., Tampa; (813) 373-2633 or www.ajachannelside.com

SUPER SEXY SUPER BALL: former Tampa Bay Rays player Cliff Floyd hosts a poolside bash and bikini contest with Playboy playmate Stephanie Larimore and Gabrielle Young, with celebrity judges that include Nick Sorenson, Brad Culpepper and Gary Sheffield; 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday; $35 to $50; Hula Bay Club, 5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa; (813) 837-4852

"TOTALLY ICED OUT" PARTY: celebrity guests and models from King, XXL, Show, Smooth and Black Men magazines; six DJs on three floors, including BET's DJ Q45; 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday; $50 presale; The Palace at the Italian Club, 1731 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 248-3316 or www.superbowlswagger.com

ROCK-N-BABES PARTY: rock star Dave Navarro and J-Mello co-host a celebration with Playboy Playmates Lindsey Vuolo, Amber Campisi, Shannon James and Cyber Girl Erica Chevillar; 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; $150 to $300; Hula Bay Club, 5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa; (813) 837-4852

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