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Published: November 23, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Saturday

Festival of Lights; a winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, neon holiday scenes, lighted boat parade, costumed carolers, choirs, musical stage show including Santa and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $12.99 adults, $8.99 children 3 to 10, free children younger than 3; Silver Springs Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; (352) 236-2121

Saturday

Indian and Tibetan Festival; features Hinduism and Buddhism demonstrations, sand painting, the art of mudra (Buddhist hand gestures), food and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $8 adults, $7 seniors 65 and older, $4 college students with current ID and children ages 7-18, free for members and children under 7; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"A Christmas Cannoli: Or a Tale of Two Families"; a mob-style Christmas comedy featuring a twist on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through Dec. 15); $14 adults, $12 seniors 55 and older, students and military, $10 children 12 and younger; Masque Theater, 12482 Berkely Square Drive, Tampa; (813) 980-3321

"Hairspray"; musical comedy takes you back to 1962 Baltimore as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show; 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday; $47 to $67; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Today-Sunday

"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

Sunday

"Hairspray"; musical comedy takes you back to 1962 Baltimore as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show; 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $45; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8115

Week Ahead

"Misery"; the Stephen King story about fandom gone awry; through Dec. 9 (contact box office for dates, times); $33-$35; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (800) 361-8388

"An Evening with Groucho"; Frank Ferrante performs as Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed with songs, dances, jokes and ad-libs; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (runs through Dec. 2); $20 to $30 (reservations required); Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Blvd., Sarasota; (941) 359-5700

"A Christmas Carol"; Society Players presents the holiday classic; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $28 to $53; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

"Thespis, or the Gods Grown Old"; the Gods on Mount Olympus are old and tired, and decide to leave Mount Olympus and take a vacation while a troupe of traveling actors take their place; 8 p.m. Thursday; runs through Dec. 9; $16 to $18; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

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

"Beehive: The '60s Musical" celebrates an era of rock 'n' roll with a high voltage, fast-paced, light-hearted and nostalgic look back at the girl groups and soloists of the '60s; 7:30 p.m. Monday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $15 to $32; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

"Last of the Red Hot Lovers"; comedy chronicles the miserable attempts of a middle-aged married man who wants to experience what everyone else is enjoying in the '60s; 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $12 to $15; Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin; (727) 230-2667

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; 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

"Murder on the 19th Hole"; murder-mystery dinner show features comedy, audience participation and food; 6 p.m. Saturday; $46; Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater; (813) 727-7012 or (813) 469-1233

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

Saturday

"Charlotte's Web"; E.B. White's classic tale about endearing farm animals, bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship; 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday; $7.50 to $11.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Week Ahead

"LaLaLa Show"; Sergey Pavlov presents an entertaining, eccentric and comedic one-man show that features tap dancing, music, balancing on a slack wire, juggling, and more; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $28.50 to $32.50 adults, $18.50 to $22.50 children; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.; the classic animated TV cartoons come to life on stage, including favorites "Conjunction Junction" and "The Great American Melting Pot"; 7 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Dec. 1; $12.50 to $14.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

DANCE

Today

"Swing Time"; presents a 1950s sock hop, including Freight Train Annie performing live, the stroll, the hokey pokey, the hand jive, hula hoop contests, prizes for best costumes and more (1950s attire encouraged); 8 p.m. to midnight today; $10; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

ARTS

Today

Pass-a-Grille Beach Art Mart; features photography, glasswork, jewelry, paintings and more; free; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Opening reception; features a glass casting demonstration by Susan Gott; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Phoenix Glass Studio, 811 E. Knollwood St., Tampa; (813) 237-3473

Today-Saturday

Grand Re-opening; event features food, kids activities, comedy, chair massage, entertainment, artists signing, great products for sale, prizes, raffles and more; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday; free admission; Tribu Del Sol Gallery, 3660 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 323-5412

Saturday

Exhibition reception; features a continuation of the "Bacchanalia" exhibition by various artists from the Edible Aesthetic Course; 7 p.m. Saturday; free; University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2323

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

Saturday-Sunday

Buckler's Craft Fair; featuring hand-made crafts, furniture, toys, folk art, home accessories, jewelry, food and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $4 adults, free children ages 12 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Highway 301 entrance), Tampa; (386) 860-0092

Tarpon Springs Craft Festival; offers handmade jewelry, sea glass, precious gems and metals, pottery, tongs, glassware, soaps and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; along Court street in downtown Tarpon Springs; (954) 472-3755

Antiques and Collectibles Fair features artwork, collectibles, jewelry, automobilia, paintings, silver, crystal, architectural items and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $6 adults, free children ages 12 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. entrance), Tampa; (727) 345-6627

Sunday

Crafting Out Loud; modern arts and crafts fair features art, hand crafted wares, goodie bags, wine and more; 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Museum of Fine Arts, Marly Room, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

OPERA

Week Ahead

Adventures in Opera and Musical Theater; featuring "Rossini: Prolific Genius and Society Darling"; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; $5; Murray Studio Theater, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Roy Johnson performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Tony Gaud performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Today-Sunday

John Witherspoon; the father from "Friday," "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next" performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $22 to $25; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Roy Wood Jr. performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $7 to $18.50; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Week Ahead

Phil Palisoul performs; 8 p.m. Thursday; $14; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Dom Irerra performs; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $18.50 to $23; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Dan Johnson performs; 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

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

Chili Cook-off; event features food, contests, specialty shops, refreshments, entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $10 to $12; Grand Central Business District, First Avenue N. to First Avenue S. and 19th Street to 31st Street, St. Petersburg; (727) 328-7086

Week Ahead

Wine and gelato tasting; features five pairings of wine and gelato; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday; $10; La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 259-0002

TOURS

Saturday

Balcony-to-Backstage Tours; a backstage tour of the Tampa Theatre and a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday; $5 donation; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8286

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Enchanted Tree Lighting; event includes face painting, live music by Blake High School's Jazz Combo, arts and crafts, carriage rides, tree lighting ceremony, Santa and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Hyde Park Village, corner of Swann and Dakota avenues, Tampa; (813) 949-2178

Holiday tree lighting; features holiday activities, light displays, tree lighting with the mayor and more; 6 p.m. today; free; North Straub Park, Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7734

Today-Sunday

Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show; features gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $4; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

Saturday

Avant-Garde poetry reading; presented by Rosmarie and Keith Waldrop, influenced by French avant-garde writers; 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Brandon fresh market; features handmade quilts, stained glass wall hangings, Christmas ornaments, wreaths and trees, music, entertainment 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

Saturday 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 from First to Second streets, St. Petersburg; (727) 455-4921

Wrestling event; "No Turning Back Tour" features a Hardcore Match, Title Match, Tag Team Match, custom bike show and more; 7 p.m. Saturday; $20 to $25; Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota; (941) 580-1861

Holiday ski show; features The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team including barefoot skiing, jump, ballet, adagio and pyramid acts; 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Racetrack road to Douglas road and turn west to second dirt road entrance on left, Oldsmar; (813) 265-9685 or (727) 397-8904

Saturday-Sunday

"The Florida Show"; event features souvenirs and memorabilia, old tropical home decor, vintage Florida art items for purchase, exhibits, lectures and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $6 adults, $3 for children 2 and under; Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 551-3100

"Wild West Weekend"; ride along for a staged train robbery and more; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $12 adult, $8 children 3 to 11, free 2 and younger; Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish; (877) 869-0800

"Holidays at the Crosley" festival of trees features Christmas trees, wreaths, antique automobiles, memorabilia, train displays, music, entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; opens Saturday and runs through Dec. 5; $8 adults, free children 12 and younger; Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 748-5875

Sunday

"Looking at Jazz" lecture series presents "Women in Jazz," featuring Grammy award-winning vocalist Nnenna Freelon; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; free; University of South Florida, FAH 101, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2311

Week Ahead

Panel discussion; "Perspectives of Hip Hop and Rap Music In Today's Society," featuring Da Brat, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Karrine Steffans, Bridget Gray and Byron Hurt; 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; $8, $3 staff, alumni and faculty, free students with ID; University of South Florida, Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2311

Book signing; author Dorothy Smiljanich ("Then Sings My Soul: The Scott Kelly Story") will read from and sign copies of her book; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Fall Boat Show; event features engines, electronics, marine products, services, and more than 500 boats on display in water and on land; noon to 6 p.m. Thursday; $8 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, free for kids younger than 6; Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (800) 940-7642

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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