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Published: November 9, 2007

Updated: 11/07/2007 09:11 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Saturday

Pugsgiving Festival; fundraising event for the Pug Rescue of Florida features pugs competing in contests, food, fun, games, prizes, vendors, auctions and raffles; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; donations appreciated; Lake Parker Park, 910 E. Granada St., Lakeland; (863) 834-2233

Dunedin Wines the Blues Festival; 17th annual event features food, wine and music from Eric Lindell, Al "Coffee" McDaniel and Wendy & the Soul Shakers; 5-11 p.m. Saturday; free admission; on Main Street between Louden Avenue and Broadway, downtown Dunedin; (727) 733-3197

Saturday-Sunday

Arts festival; the 34th annual Temple Terrace community arts festival features food, arts and crafts, an area for children's art, awards and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; Riverhills Park, 405 Riverhills Drive, Temple Terrace; (813) 988-2787

Roser Park Festival; fourth annual Roser Park festival features arts and crafts, art auction, tours of the garden, live jazz music, food, and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Roser Park, 924 Eighth St. S., St. Petersburg; (352) 344-0657

Week Ahead

Inter-Tribal festival; experience the traditions and cultures of Native American arts, dancing, drumming, music and food; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday; free admission; Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus Art Gallery, patio area, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-7386

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"William Shakespeare's Hamlet: The Unforgettable Fire"; the classic tale with a twist - the music of Irish band U2; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $10-$20; The Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

"An Act for Humanity: From Jail to Yale - Serving Time on Stage"; Charles "Roc" Dutton stars in an educational performance that includes a narrative of his life, excerpts from playwrights August Wilson and Richard Wright, and scenes from his 1990s TV series "Roc"; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $20 to $35; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1278

"The Mouse That Roared"; the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick suffers a crisis when a California winery puts out an imitation of Grand Fenwick's only export; 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 16 and Nov. 17; $10 adults, $8 seniors 55 and older and students through 12th grade; Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-9526

Sweet Dreams: Frank, Bobby and Dean; in a debate over who was the greatest entertainer of all time, the heat turns up when Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin are all booked for the same night; 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 15 and Nov. 17; $18 to $25; Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S., Pasadena; (813) 926-9175

Today-Sunday

"Cabaret"; an unlikely romance and the seedy glamour of the legendary Kit-Kat Club collide with the rise of Nazi power; through Nov. 18; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $26 adults, $16 students (19 and younger); Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 938-1915

"Sleuth"; a cozy English country house hosts the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse; runs through Dec. 2; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; $22-$35 ($10 student rush 30 minutes before curtain); American Stage, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"Diary of Anne Frank"; a young girl's spirit endures the destruction and hatred of World War II; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $18 ($10 students); St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"Jane Eyre"; Polly Teale's adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $20-$25 ($5 discounts for students and seniors 55 and older); $10 student rush tickets available 30 minutes before curtain; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

"Jewtopia"; a comedic story of a gentile who wants to marry a Jewish girl; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $38.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Lerner and Loewe's Camelot"; story of King Arthur's enchanted kingdom, a place where honor and chivalry reign; through Nov. 18; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $23 to $25; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Peaceful Easy"; USF presents a surreal multimedia journey that examines the struggles of fumbling for fame at the expense of true human connection; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 ($6 students and seniors); University of South Florida (TAR 120), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

"Gorey Stories"; Jobsite Theater presents live music, weird characters and humorous, horrid happenings from Edward Gorey's illustrated works; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Come Blow Your Horn" comedy features Buddy Baker (Warren Berlinger), who wants the fun and freedom his domineering Jewish parents deny him; through Nov. 18; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $15 (reservations required); Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-0316

"Bells Are Ringing"; musical comedy features funny storylines and upbeat songs; 8 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $25 adults, $12 students; Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater; (727) 446-1360

"Fool for Love"; Sam Shepard's drama about the power of love and lust and the role fate plays in the lives of beautifully flawed characters; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Nov. 15-17, 3 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 18; $12 adults, $6 students; University of South Florida (Theater II), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2827

"Sabrina Fair"; a 1950s Cinderella fable with a twist, written by Samuel Taylor; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; runs through Nov. 18; $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and members; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin; (727) 734-7100

Sunday

"Frida Kahlo: Unforgettable"; the relationships, the art and the story of her life; 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 2; $20 members, $25 non-members; Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833 ext. 204

"H.M.S. Pinafore"; romantic sailors, sisters, cousins and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel with the improbable name H.M.S. Pinafore; 2 p.m. Sunday; $35 to $55; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-2100 or (813) 287-8844

Week Ahead

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"; William Shakespeare's romantic comedy about star-crossed lovers, spellbinding fairies and homespun rustics is re-imagined with line dancing and swing, hip hop and Latin music; 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; runs through Nov. 18; $10; Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

"110 in the Shade"; a musical based on N. Richard Nash's "The Rainmaker," a 1956 film starring Katherine Hepburn and Burt Lancaster; 8 p.m. Thursday; runs through Nov. 18; $10 adults, $5 students and seniors (free for UT students with I.D.); David Falk Theater, 428 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7495

"Groucho Marx"; Frank Ferrante morphs into a lively Groucho Marx with one-liners, anecdotes and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding," and "Lydia the Tattooed Lady"; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $32 VIP, $29 general, $25 seniors 60 and older, $15 students 19 and younger; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6751

"Book of Days"; when murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small-town jealousies, religion, greed and lies (contains adult material and profanity); 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 16 and Nov. 17; $10, $7 students; Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus, 10414 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 253-7802

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Tony and Tina's Wedding"; celebrate Tony Nunzio and Tina Vitale's nuptials with cake, champagne toasts and dinner; 7 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $45 to $60; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Saturday

"The Poison Lounge"; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; 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

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

Week Ahead

"No Strings Attached" puts a new spin on the classic tale of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who became a real boy; 7 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 16; $5 adults, $3 children; Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 975-7349

DANCE

Today

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico; a fiesta for your senses featuring Mexican folk costumes, music and dancing; 8 p.m. today; $25 to $50; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Swing dance; in honor of Veteran's Day, event features WWII era vehicles, decor, atmosphere, live entertainment by The Ten O' Clock Band and prize giveaways (dress in military or WWII era civilian attire); 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; $15; The Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport; (813) 274-4950

Saturday

Doo-wop and jazz; the Tams bring "beach music" style to the ballroom with "What Kind of Fool" and "I've Been Hurt" along with several other songs for an evening of dining and dancing; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; $125; Red Rose Inn and Suites, 2011 N. Wheeler St., Plant City; (813) 752-3141

ARTS

Today

Closing reception; "Gala Corina 2007: Iluminacion"; contemporary works by more than 150 local artists, including paintings, sculpture, photography and fashion; 7 p.m. to midnight today; free; 3965 W. Henderson Blvd., Tampa; galacorina2007.com

"An Evening of Photography" features the images of artists Charles Mason, Tony Blue and Terry Pivinsky showcasing distinct styles in photography to benefit the Children's Home; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today; free; Gallery O, 720 Ninth Ave. S.W., Largo; (727) 216-7679

Meet and Greet local artists displaying various items for sale; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Alexandria Gallery, 2149 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes; (813) 948-4447

Art reception; "Shaping the World We Share," a performance of art, music and dance; 7 p.m. today; free; The University of Tampa, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, 401 W. Kennedy, Tampa; (813) 253-3333

Artist reception; Patricia Branch's "Natural Beauty" specializes in watercolors of nature themes and portraits; 6 to 9 p.m. today; exhibit runs through Dec. 31; free; Montage Gallery, 2194 Main St., Suite D, Dunedin; (727) 738-0023

Opening reception; "The End of Queer" exhibit takes a look at elements of gay culture that are disappearing, featuring Ria Alyxander and Tinamarie Hansen, Frank Hibrandt, and Los Angeles writer and artist Steven Reigns; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; The Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 692-9420

Opening reception; featuring paintings of Miami-based artist Claudia Scalise and Colombian choreographer Elsa Valbuena and her company Gaudere Danza; 6 to 10 p.m. today (exhibit runs through Dec. 22); free; Bleu Acier, 109 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 272-9746

Exhibition reception; "The Contraceptualists" presented by Mike Reynolds, Zachary Zimmerman, Marlow Gums, and Juan Duarte; 7 to 9 p.m. today; University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler (FAH 290), Tampa; (813) 974-2301

Gallery reception; "Color in Motion" exhibit features a collection of works by artist Jim Singer and music with Mo; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday (exhibit runs through Dec. 13); free; PHCC Gallery, Alric Pottberg Library, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3229

Reception; an art exhibition curated by Kris-Derek Hechevarria; 7 to 9 p.m. today (exhibit runs through Nov. 16); free; University of South Florida, Marshall Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) (813) 974-2301

Today-Saturday

"Deck the Halls" features enamel ornaments by Mary Klein and other various artists benefiting the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast; 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday; free admission; Artspace,10 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 391-8908

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

Opening reception; "Amore Appassionato" features internationally renowned artist Tomasz Rut; 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; runs through Dec. 10; free; Michael Murphy Gallery, 2701 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 902-1414

Meet the Artists; event features North Tampa Arts League artists Gloria E. Barreto, Mary Ellen Bitner, Luis F. Rodriguez, Carole Flagg, John Henne, Maritza Kalandar, Shirin Moghadasi and more; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; North Tampa Arts League, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa; (813) 273-3652

Reception; photographer Don Aters' "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" features unpublished photographs of Rock 'n' Roll icons such as Janis Joplin, Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Davidson Fine Art, 725 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 827-1888

Sunday

"Christmas Under the Oaks"; Clearwater Junior Woman's Club's 31st annual arts and crafts show features artists, craftsmen, and shops displaying and selling a wide variety of handmade gifts and crafts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $2 donations, free children 12 and younger; Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 504-5785

Meet the artist; The North Tampa Arts League hosts "Plein Aire," an outdoor painting event featuring paintings and drawings in various mediums at Compton Park; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; Compton Park, 16101 Compton Park Drive, Tampa; (813) 971-2514

Week Ahead

Opening reception; "Eye in the Sky: The Works of Robert Hartman," a first glance at Hartman's work taken from 1,000 feet above the ground; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; exhibit runs through Jan. 5; $4 donation; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 221-2222

Open discussion; artist Leslie Fry discusses "Public Art/Art for the Public"; 5 p.m. Wednesday; free; University of South Florida (Grace Allen Room), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

Tibetan Sand Mandala features Drigung Kagyu monks creating a sand mandala of Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion and patron saint of Tibet; 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; $8 adults, $7 seniors 65 and older, $4 students with I.D., $4 children age 7 to 18, free museum members and children six and younger; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Bacchanalia reception; exhibition features various artists from the Edible Aesthetic Course; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; free; University of South Florida (William and Nancy Oliver Gallery), 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Wine tasting; sample a collection of wines suited to the season; 7 to 9 p.m. today (call for reservations); $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Today-Sunday

Seafest; the 23rd annual Hudson Seafest features live music, seafood, carnival, arts and crafts, contest for dogs, jazz ensemble and more; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; free admission (prices vary for activities and food); USA Flea Market, U.S. 19 and S.R. 52, Hudson; (727) 868-6998

RibFest 2007; features a best ribs competition, custom classic car, truck and motorcycle show, national and local rock 'n' roll bands, children's entertainment area with inflatables and more; 11 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $10 online, $15 at gate, free for children 12 and younger; Vinoy Park, between Fifth and Seventh avenues N.E. at the Bay, St. Petersburg; (727) 528-3828

Saturday

Chili Blast 2007; features a chili cook-off, music, kid's activities and chili samplings with the contest winner advancing to the 2008 world's championship; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 781-6330

Saturday-Sunday

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

Week Ahead

Wine tasting; features Campus Oaks Old Vines Zinfandel, Pacific Estates Petite Sirah, Mark Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir and more; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

Le Nouveau Beaujolais; the annual Beaujolais Nouveau wine tasting event features Duboeuf, Mommessin, Drouhin, Bouchard, Dupeuble and more; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $5; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

"Wine & Song X"; poetry and wine tasting series features samples of South American wines and poetry readings by Pedro Jarquin; 8 p.m. Tuesday; $18 advance and $23 day of event for members, $28 advance and $33 day of event for non-members; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Holiday bazaar and lunch features gift bags, jewelry, books, candles, plants, food items and more; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; $5; St. Andrew's Parish Hall and Courtyard, 509 E. Twiggs St., Tampa; (813) 221-2035

An Evening with Dr. Ruth features dinner, cocktails and keynote address by Dr. Ruth Westheimer benefiting the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging; 5 p.m. today; $65; Tampa Hyatt Regency, One City Center, Tampa; (813) 740-3888 ext. 5583

Volunteers of America's sixth annual fundraising event features buffet-style dining, silent auction and dancing to a live band; 7 to 10 p.m. today; $50; Westin Hotel, 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa; (813) 282-1525 ext. 245

Today-Saturday

Fiesta Florida P.R.E. Horse Show; features pure spanish horses featured in the films "Lord of the Rings" and "Kingdom of Heaven," competing in halter and performance classes; 8:30 a.m. today and Saturday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds, Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 677-6925

Today-Sunday

UniverSoul Circus; flying trapeze artists, Chinese bicycle daredevils, aerial gymnasts, contortionists and more; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. today, noon, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; call for ticket prices; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 677-6925

Autofest; 23rd annual Zephyrhills fall auto festival features auto racing, swap meet, car and truck show, collector car auction, exhibits and more; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $8 today, $10 Saturday and Sunday, free ages 2 and younger; Festival Park, 3 miles south of Zephyrhills on U.S. 301; (813) 782-0835

RV show; new and used recreational vehicles of all varieties are on display and available for purchase; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $4 adults, free children age 16 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds (use Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrance), 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 677-6925

Auto show; Tampa Bay International Auto Show features the latest cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs; noon to 10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $9 adults, $4 military, seniors, students with ID and children ages 7-12, free children 6 and younger; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 276-6907

Holiday Market; more than 140 merchants from across the country offer clothing, jewelry, handbags, food, art, children's items and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $5; Florida State Fairgrounds, Entertainment Hall, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 677-6925

Grand opening celebration; the Grove at Wesley Chapel features refreshments, face painting, jugglers, unicyclists, balloon twisters, fall themed carnival, live music, fireworks and more; 10 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; free admission; intersection of I-75 and State Road 54, Wesley Chapel; (813) 775-6211

Saturday

Pirate Invasion; put on your pirate duds and explore the Odyssey's Shipwreck Pirates and Treasure exhibition featuring navigation games, pirate beads, face painting and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; $25.95 adults, $22.95 seniors 60 and older, $20.95 ages 2 to 12; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa; (813) 987-6100

Pasco Kids First; family event features a fitness walk, K-9 demonstrations, kids activities, entertainment, inflatable activities and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission, $3 all you can play; Sims Park and Orange Lake (off Main Street), downtown New Port Richey; (727) 845-8080

Morning Market; features fresh produce, prepared foods, gourmet baked goods, greenery, handcrafted gifts and housewares, local artists and live music; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Central Avenue between First and Second streets, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 455-4921

Book signing; radio legend Cousin Brucie will appear and sign copies of his new book, "Doo Wop: The Music, The Times, The Era," featuring photographs and stories from the rich music and pop culture of the '50s; 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Barnes & Noble, 11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 962-6446

Antique Road Show; features skilled appraisers evaluating your possessions; 10 a.m. Saturday; $5 per item; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Native American Themed Drum Circle; features storytelling, marshmallow toasting, refreshments, music, drumming and more; 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $5 (13 years and older), $3 (3-12 years), $1 (2 years and younger); Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater; (727) 462-6024

Brandon Fresh Market; features fresh produce, pasta, fudge and fine crafts; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Winthrop Town Center, corner of Bloomingdale avenue and Providence road, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

Saturday-Sunday

Roar 'n' Soar; hot air balloon races, classic race cars, water ski shows, kids activities, games, live entertainment, food and more; 6:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; $19.95, $10.95 kids (one free child admission with the purchase of an adult admission); Fantasy of Flight, 1400 Broadway Blvd., Polk City; (863) 984-3500

WWII Reenactment; features Allied and German camps, equipment exhibits, authentic World War II vehicle and weapon displays, demonstrations, battle re-enactments and World War II train rides; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, noon Sunday; $15 adults, $10 children 3-11, free 2 and younger (reservations suggested); Florida Railroad Museum, 83rd St. E. and U.S. Highway 301, Parrish; (877) 869-0800

Sunday

Wedding, Party & Holiday Extravaganza; features products and services for party planning and gift ideas including fashion show, food samples, decorations, photography, prices and silent auction; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $10; InterContinental Tampa Hotel, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 249-9000

Lucky Ducky Derby; event features 20,000 rubber duckies dumped into downtown Tampa's Garrison Channel with a chance of winning $25,000 to $1 million; benefits America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay Food Bank; 12:15 p.m. Sunday; $5 to adopt a duck; Beneficial Bridge at south Meridian avenue (off Channelside Drive), Tampa; (813) 435-6099

Comic Book and Toy Convention; features costume contest, live superheroes in costume, film festival, comic book artists Joe Staton ("Scooby-Doo"), Chuck Dixon ("The Simpsons"), Alex Saviuk ("Spider-Man") and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $5 adults, free children 12 and younger; Doubletree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St., Tampa; (727) 522-9032

Xtreme Fighting Championships; a mixed martial arts event featuring combat art, food and drinks, motorcycle contest, games, contests, concerts and more; 1 p.m. Sunday; $27.75 to $52.75; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100

Conga Caliente; Hispanic festival features ethnic foods, beer garden, domino area, youth area, live performances by Kevin Ceballo, Jerry Galante, Miles Pena, Joshua Pantoja, Boyz del Barrio, Edgar Lopez and Jencarlos Canela; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 353-8151

Vintage auto show; St. Pete Yacht Club presents a vintage auto and cycle show featuring 1979 or older cars, trucks and motorcycles including food, drinks and music; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $30 auto entry fee; free for spectators; St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 580-1804

An Elegant Splash of Splendor; features dinner, live entertainment, silent auction and a cash bar; 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday; $45; Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-7324

The Tweaksters; Regan Patno and Julia Snyder demonstrate the fun of exercise and a healthy lifestyle with gymnastics, juggling, whimsical choreography and hand-eye coordination; 2 p.m. Sunday; $7; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 712-2717

Week Ahead

"An Evening with Nikki Giovanni," poet, writer, commentator, activist, and professor at Virginia Tech; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Eckerd College, Fox Hall, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

Senior Friendly Extravaganza; over 250 exhibitors featuring information on senior services, lifestyles, health and wellness, live entertainment, bingo, arts and crafts, a special appearance by Frankie Avalon and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; free; Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg; (727) 595-5455

Great American Smokeout; event features live music, health screenings and more; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; free (donations accepted); BayWalk courtyard, 151 Second Ave. N., St Petersburg; (813) 961-8388

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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