See art on the wall and the sidewalk

Win, lose, just draw: Sidewalk drawing isn’t child’s play. As part of Chalk Walk in Old Hyde Park Village, artists will spend two and half days creating artwork in a 10-by-10 foot square of sidewalk. Tonight you can meet the artists as they begin their pieces from 6-10 p.m. and enjoy live music from Urban Gypsies, or check back on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for the final judging. 1622 Snow Ave., Tampa. Free. (813) 221-2787.

One legend covers another: George Benson has had his own long career of highlights, including a slew of Grammy awards and multiple platinum albums. Tonight he pays tribute to another legendary R&B singer, Nat King Cole with a concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall featuring Cole’s classics and Benson’s biggest hits. It starts at 8 p.m., 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $45-$55. (727) 791-7400.

Forever, just today: Great art is truly timeless, but artists and art lovers, of course, are mortal. Tonight you can celebrate the opening of re:Age, an exhibit where artists reflect on age, creativity and longevity. The evening starts at 6 p.m. at NOVA 535 Art Lounge, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 821-6682.  

Go downtown, party down: Normally downtown Tampa turns into a ghost town after 5:30 p.m. on a weekday, but stick around today and get a head start on your weekend at Downtown Live After Five, featuring a free concert from Rubix Cubed. Stop by Poe Plaza (201 N Franklin St.) between Tampa City Center and the Hyatt Regency for happy hour drink specials and some of that trademarked Florida sunshine.

Note: If you were one of the many fans disappointed to hear Tuesdays show by Willie Nelson at Ruth Eckerd Hall was postponed due to illness, be patient. Word is the show will be rescheduled for October and all original ticket will be honored. So just keep them in a safe place this summer.