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Published: December 7, 2007

Updated: 12/05/2007 10:55 pm

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"A Christmas Carol"; the Charles Dickens holiday classic features carolers, candy canes and holiday spirit; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $6 adults, $4 students; East Bay High School, 7710 Big Bend Road, Gibsonton; (813) 671-5134, Ext. 271

"The Constant Wife"; fast-paced comedic romp on the naughty fun of marriage; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (opens today and runs through March 12); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"Black Nativity"; a combination of biblical narrative, gospel music, dance and poetry are featured in this rendition of the Christmas story; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday (runs through Dec. 16); $24; The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 359-5700

"Run for Your Wife"; John Smith, a London taxi driver, lives double lives with one wife he sees during the day and another wife he spends his nights with; 8 p.m. today, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday; free; University of Tampa, Reeves Theater, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-3333

Today-Sunday

"Christmas Gremlins II"; Aubrey Hampton's sequel to the original delivers silly family fun, a magic show, and a crazy cast of characters including Santa Claus; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday (runs through Dec. 23); $10 to $25; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

"Dickens at the Crosley"; as the holidays approach, Charles Dickens takes up residence at the Crosley Estate to delight you with stories of mirth, merriment and redemption; 7:30 p.m. today, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $20 adults, $16 seniors age 62 and older, children ages 3 to 12 and on Thursday nights, free for children age 2 and younger; Powel Crosley Theatre, One Seagate Drive, Sarasota; (941) 722-3244

"Thespis, or the Gods Grown Old"; the Gods on Mount Olympus are old and tired, so they decide to leave Mount Olympus and take a vacation while a troupe of traveling actors takes their place; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $16 to $18; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Miracle on 34th Street"; the timeless family story pits a department store Santa against a world that has become impersonal and materialistic; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday (runs through Dec. 16); $14.99, $10 age 16 and younger; Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 345-1474

"A Christmas Carol"; a Youth Holiday Production; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $14 adults, $12 students, military and seniors age 55 and older, $10 children age 12 and younger; Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 980-3321

"Misery"; the Stephen King story about fandom gone awry; (contact box office for dates and times); $33-$35; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (800) 361-8388

"It Was a Very Good Yule"; Christmas cabaret featuring a celebration of holiday music, including five centuries of song from madrigals, perennial favorites and novelty tunes; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday; $22; Mad Cow Theatre, 105 S. Magnolia St., Tampa; (407) 297-8788

"Radio City Christmas Spectacular"; Santa Claus and The Rockettes perform to holiday favorites; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 1, 5 and 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday (runs through Dec. 30); $39 to $74; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The Big Bang"; singing, dancing, narrating and portrayals of major figures in world history, including Adam and Eve, the Virgin Mary, Plato, Napoleon and more; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (runs through Dec. 23); $26 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

Saturday-Sunday

"A Christmas Carol"; a famous miser is about to come face to face with three spirits who will transport him to his childhood, the present and the future; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (runs through Dec. 16); $10 adults, $5 children; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

Week Ahead

"Defending the Caveman"; Rob Becker's insightful play explores the fundamental differences between men and women and the constant battles between them; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Dec. 16); $39.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa,; (813) 229-7827

"The Real Inspector Hound"; feuding theater critics Birdboot and Moon are swept into the whodunit they are reviewing in this spoof of Agatha Christie-like mysteries; 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $10 members and students, $12 non-members; The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

"Gypsy"; Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins combined forces to trace the glitzy showbiz rise of two daughters, fueled by an overbearing, ambitious stage mother; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $45; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"A Show Palace Christmas"; a hairdresser trying to get into heaven has one week to save Christmas; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through Dec. 25); $32.95 to $44; Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. Highway 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949 or (888) 655-7469

Saturday

"The Poison Lounge"; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show (runs through Dec. 29); 7 p.m. Saturday (dinner and the show are at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; reservations required; Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 446-8569

"Murders She Wrote"; various mystery dinner theater productions, staged on rotating basis, Saturdays (call for schedule) at 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. social); tickets are $46; reservations required; Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (813) 727-7012 or (813) 715-4736

Week Ahead

"Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny"; Early Bird Dinner Theatre presents dinner and a show; Thursday through Dec. 23; shows at 6 p.m. (seating at 4 p.m.) and 1 p.m. (seating at 11 a.m.) Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Today

"Santa's Holiday Revue"; fast-paced, rollicking musical takes a joyous tour of the dances, songs and stories that have become holiday classics over the centuries; 11:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. today; $5 to $6; Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

Today-Sunday

"A Christmas Story"; Ralphie Parker wants a BB gun for Christmas and will go to any lengths to get one, despite the numerous admonitions of his mother; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 to $14; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

DANCE

Today

"White Hot Broadway"; dance performances in modern, jazz, tap and ballet set against a soundtrack of songs from Broadway musicals; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $15, $10 students; Marti Maceo Social Club, 1226 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 786-6291

Saturday-Sunday

"George Balanchine's The Nutcracker"; the Miami City Ballet presents the holiday classic; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $30 to $46; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Sunday

"The Chocolate Nutcracker"; this modern take on the holiday classic tells the story of young Claire and the Chocolate Nutcracker as they journey around the world in a dream; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $27 to $47; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5767

ARTS

Today

Art show and sale; annual Christmas Invitational Show and Sale features ceramics, jewelry, paintings, prints, cards, books and more; opening reception 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today; free admission; Eckerd College, Elliott Gallery, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-8340

Holiday open house; featuring artist meet-and-greets, holiday music, refreshments and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Alexandria Gallery, 2149 Collier Parkway, Tampa; (813) 948-4447

Juried show; event features a display of both professional and amateur artwork, ribbon awards and reception; 7 to 9 p.m. today; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Winter Exhibition"; features the artwork of Dorie Anderson, Mary Ellen Bitner, George Gordon III, Nancy Jacey and Kaylene Simmons Rudd; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; The Jacey Gallery, 4802 Gunn Highway, Suite 114, Tampa; (813) 960-5400

First Friday's Art Reception; features an exhibit by Michelle Astuto Collins entitled "Welcome to My Imagination - Please Excuse the Mess"; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Opening reception; musician and writer Karen Klosky displays her works, including portraiture, landscapes, still lifes and abstracts; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 744-1333

"Sculpture, Metal, Marble and More"; features the sculptures of Eric Boyer, Scott Causey, Richard Hager, Candace Knapp, Andy Marcus and others; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Dabbert Gallery, 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 955-1315

Gala opening reception; "SCULP-o-MANIA" exhibit features works by Abitz, Audra, Avalotis, Bell, Bigelow, Ellena, Gomez, Goren, Grimes, Haggard, Knapp and Oken; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann, Tampa; (813) 251-3780

Gulfport Art Walk; featuring artwork available for purchase and live entertainment, including Chic Listano, Free Range, Gatsby, Woody and Friends and more; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; 3129 Beach Blvd., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Art in the Park; features free-style painting, live music, fashion shows, movies, art vendors, food vendors and more; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; Williams Park, corner of Second Avenue North and Fourth Street, St. Petersburg; (727) 823-5365

Artist reception; group exhibition featuring Roby MacDougall, Adam Turkell, Amanda Stiles and Noah Howell; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Salt Creek Artworks, 1600 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-2653

Today-Saturday

Bradenton Village of the Arts; features art, furniture, jewelry, clothing, antiques, music and more; 6 to 9:30 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; free; 1006 11th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 720-2775

Saturday

Family Fun Saturdays; family-suitable gallery tour for ages 6-11 and hands-on activities, games and crafts; tour at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, activities from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; included in admission: $15 adults, $13.50 seniors, military and police, $10 students, $4 ages 5 to 9 and free age 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

"Deck the Halls"; features enamel ornaments by Mary Klein and various artists available for purchase, artist meet-and-greets and more; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Artspace, 10 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 391-8908

Art Under the Trees; features original paintings, prints, posters, notecards and more available for purchase; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; The Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N. Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 932-0241

Holiday Art Mixer; features artist meet-and-greets, exhibits, refreshments and more; U.S. Marine Corps will pick up items for Toys for Tots; 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Artist Emporium, Old Hyde Park Village, 1618 Snow Ave., Tampa; (813) 254-3443

Sunday

Holiday family day; features hands-on activities for children, artist demonstrations, refreshments, music and exhibits; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872

Holiday open house; features performances, holiday decorations, special exhibitions, Nan Colton's "Seasonal Stories", a visit from Santa, crafts, refreshments and more; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Holiday art sale; features a display of artwork and crafts available for purchase, including oil paintings, pottery, hand-woven items, digital photography, jewelry, artist meet-and-greets and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 365-2032

Arts and crafts show; features artwork and crafts available for purchase; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; Main Street between Bayshore Boulevard and Eighth Avenue, Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

Week Ahead

On the Easel; Utoumaro Kitagawa presents the beauty and history of Japanese woodblock prints; noon Wednesday; $5 adults, $4 children, free for members; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art , 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Lunch with John Costin; event features the artist's printmaking techniques followed by lunch, one-on-one conversation and admission to "John Costin: Wings of Splendor"; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday; $35 to $40 (reservations required); Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833

COMEDY

Today

Misery Loves Company; stand-up comedy tour features Richard Lewis and Jeff Garlin; 8 p.m. today; $37.50 to $50; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Today-Sunday

Pat Godwin performs a blend of stand-up and music; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10 to $14; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Kevin Brennan performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $16; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Alonzo Bodden from NBC's "Last Comic Standing" performs; 8 p.m. Thursday; $14; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Tommy Blaze performs; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $8 to $12; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Andy Hendrickson performs; 8 p.m. Wednesday; $8; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Holiday wine tasting; sample holiday wines including champagne, whites and reds; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

Lunch with Santa; features lunch followed by an individual visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus; 11 a.m. Saturday; $5 to $6; Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

Wine festival and market; features fresh foods, homemade arts and crafts, jewelry, live music, wine samplings and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O' Lakes; (813) 996-2113

Big Red Blends Tasting; sample a selection of blended wines; noon to 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

TOURS

Saturday

Saturday Spotlight; features a docent-led tour of the current special exhibitions and permanent collection; 11 a.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Sunday

Candlelight Tour of Homes; event features a walk through eight historic homes decorated for the holidays; 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday; $15 to $20; Eighth Avenue Northeast on the south to Granada Terrace on the north, and from Coffee Pot Boulevard to First Street North, St. Petersburg; (727) 895-4443

Saturday-Sunday

Victorian Christmas Stroll; features a 19th century tour of rooms adorned with Victorian-style trees, lush greenery, antique toys and fanciful ornaments; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (runs daily through Dec. 23); $3 to $10; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Holiday gallery walk; features live music by Los Rumberos and the Booker High Band, refreshments, art galleries and more; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Palm Avenue, between U.S. 41 and Ringling Boulevard, downtown Sarasota; (941) 373-9660

Lecture; Kathy Lama presents "Making Life a Spiritual Journey - A Tibetan Perspective"; 2 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, BEH 103, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

Plant City Christmas parade; features Santa's grand entrance, Nutcracker float and more; 6:30 p.m. today; free; parade starts at intersection of Collins and Alsobrook streets, heads north on Collins to Reynolds Street, then east to the county courthouse on Michigan Avenue, Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Holiday Night at St. Armands; features the arrival of Santa Claus and his reindeer, tree lighting ceremony, live music, face painting, costumed characters and more; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free admission; St. Armands Circle, Monroe Drive to John Ringling Boulevard and South Washington Drive to South Boulevard of Presidents, Sarasota; (941) 388-1554

Get Downtown; features live music and a street party; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; Central Avenue from Second Street to Third Street, St. Petersburg; (727) 393-3597

Today-Saturday

Wild Wonderland; the North Pole takes over the zoo for a nighttime spectacle of lights, animatronic displays, reindeer, live entertainment, photos with Santa and more; 6 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $13 adults, $11 children ages 3-11, free for children age 2 and younger; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

Winter Lights Spectacular; features a walk through McCall Park with a mountain of snow, arts and crafts, music, refreshments and more; 5 to 10 p.m. today, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 659-4200

Sarasota Model Railroad Club; train show and expo; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; $7 adults, free for children; Manatee Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto; (941) 758-3602

Today-Sunday

Winter Wonderland; holiday village features bounce houses, petting zoo, pony rides and more; 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (runs through Dec. 21); free admission (fee for some activities); corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue, downtown Clearwater; (727) 442-2099

Saturday

Lighted Boat Parade; a procession of festive vessels will illuminate the downtown waterfront; 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday; "Babes in Toyland" and other holiday performers will entertain from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at The Pier; free; The Pier and surrounding areas, end of Second Avenue Northeast, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 821-6443

Antique and Green Market; collectibles, antiques, toys, china, vendors and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; parking lot at East Reynolds and Palmer streets, Plant City; (813) 717-7731

Christmas Jamboree; features crafts, music, food, hayrides with Santa, rope climbing, games and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-6401

The Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition; caroling performances, award ceremony, sing-a-longs; donations benefit the Free Clinic and First Night St. Petersburg; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; free; North Straub Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg; (727) 821-6443

Brandon Fresh Market; features fresh produce, crafts, carolers, snow, Santa, live music and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Winthrop Town Centre, southeast corner of Bloomingdale and Providence avenues, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

Ybor City Saturday Market; features arts and crafts, gourmet foods, jewelry, purses, woodworking, bath and body items, imports and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, corner of Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Dive with the elves; features photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and scuba diving elves from the North Pole; 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday; $17.95 adults, $14.95 seniors age 60 and older, $12.95 children age 12 and younger, free for children age 2 and younger (bring a wrapped toy of equal or greater value to the admission price and receive $10 discount); The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 273-4000

"Science With Santa"; planetarium shows, pizza and dessert with Santa, ornament-making with Mrs. Claus, snow machine, winter animals and more; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; $10 to $15 (reservations required); Science Center of Pinellas County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 209-1745

Holiday Boat Parade; features decorated kayaks, canoes, traditional boats, contests, awards and more; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Anclote River, Whitcomb and Spring bayous, Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5628

Bandshell Bash; features musical entertainers, visit from Santa, car and motorcycle cruise in, sing-a-longs, Christmas tree lighting, food vendors and more; 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Hernando Park, 204 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville; (727) 863-7971

Santa's Pre-Flight Parade; event features community block parties, visit from Santa, sheriff's escorts, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Santa riding on a vintage fire truck, Tampa Bay Rays mascot Raymond and more; noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; throughout Westchase community, Tampa; (813) 389-3747

Holiday open house; features wine tasting and food, plus art and other items available for purchase; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; The Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Saturday-Sunday

Cheer America; competition features cheerleaders and dancers from surrounding counties; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday; $5 to $10; Florida State Fairgrounds (use MLK Jr. Boulevard entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 740-3505

Santa's train ride; features a train ride and visit with Santa; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $12 adults, $8 children ages 3 to 11, free for children age 2 and younger; Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum, 83rd Street East and U.S. Highway 301, Parrish; (877) 869-0800

Walkabout Tour; features TV personality Clinton Anderson demonstrating how to turn a horse's fear and aggression into useful energy; book signing follows show; 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; $25 adults, free for children age 16 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds (use MLK Jr. Boulevard entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 740-3505

Christmas Village; features arts and crafts, visit from Santa, tree lighting ceremony, live jazz music and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Sunday; free; John's Pass Village, 12901 Village Blvd., St Petersburg; (727) 391-6025,

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Sunday

Holiday Gala and Fashion Show; features networking, fashion show, dinner, music by Les Sabler and more; 2 p.m. Sunday; $45; The Westin Tampa Harbour Island, 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa; (813) 224-1733, Ext. 143

Santa visit; the jolly old elf poses with children for photos, picks strawberries and more; 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 and Dec. 23; free; Hydro Harvest Farms, 1101 Shell Point Road E., Ruskin; (813) 645-6574

Chris Kahl; a musical journey through Florida with original folk songs and stories about the history, folklore and characters of the Sunshine State; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; free; Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive., Brandon; (813) 273-3652, Ext. 2

Handel's Messiah - Part I; features the Chancel Choir performing highlights from Part I of George Frederick Handel's oratorio; 8:30 a.m. Sunday; free; Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa; (813) 961-8747

Week Ahead

Speaker Series; Hermann Trappman discusses "St. Petersburg's Original People"; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; free; Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7326

Hunter Jumper Show; various equestrian breeds compete in both flat and jumping classes; 8 a.m. Wednesday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Orient Road entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 740-3505

Jingle Bell Run; event features men, women and children running and jogging while hundreds of luminaries light the way; benefits Boley Centers' homeless program; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $13 to $20; The Pier, end of Second Avenue Northeast, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 821-4819

Boys of Lough: A Celtic Christmas; group performs traditional Scottish and Irish music; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $15 to $30; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

Melinda Ramos

The deadline for submitting Events listings is a week before publication. Mail listings to Events, Friday Extra, P.O. Box 191, Tampa, 33601 or e-mail friextra@tampatrib.com

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