5 Things You Need to Know Today: Red Sox Nation, Dance Through History

1.) The Rays vs. Red Sox Nation: When the BoSox come to St. Pete to play the Rays, it's more than just a series of ball games. It's an event. Red Sox Nation is huge here in St. Pete, and Red Sox caps and jerseys virtually equal the Rays in the crowd. The Rays took the first of three last night, 4-0, but tonight's rematch and Thursday's rubber game are going to be just as big. The games start at 7:10 p.m. Go to www.tampabayrays.com for more information.

2.) freeFall Outdoor Film Festival: On the third Wednesday of the month, the presents outdoor movies. This week, it's "The Apartment," a 1960 comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Admission is a $7 suggested donation. The theater is at 6099 Central Ave. Go to www.freefalltheatre.com.

3.) Who's That Rappin' at the Door: Judging from his last reception in the 'burg, New Orleans rapper Curren$y is popular with local fans. He performs at Jannus Live tonight, in support of his new release, "Covert Coup." Tickets are $15-$25. The show begins at 8. Go to www.jannuslive.com.

4.) Father's Day Ideas: Tick tock, tick tock. Time is running out to get that Hallmark card in the mail or go shopping for Dad for Father's Day. If you want to push the gift-giving to the last minute, plan to attend the Sports Memorabilia Festival at Tyrone Square Mall Sunday. Better yet, why not bring Dad? Starting at 11 a.m., the mall's corridors will be filled with vendors showing off and selling jerseys, hats, pennants, autographs and more.

5.) Karl & DiMarco Dancers: This shoud be a fun evening of dance and spectacular choreography. The touring dance troupe creates a msuical journey through history tonight, at the Mahaffey. The show begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $25.