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Published: October 19, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Saturday

Haunted Horse-A-Ween features the famous Haunted Hayride, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family; 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27; (non-scary rides from 6 to 7:15 p.m.); free admission, activities vary from $2 to $20; In The Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch & Children's Camp, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919

Saturday

Founders Week; 151st birthday of the City of Brooksville features the 'Bonnets, Bows, Boots and Baubles' display, historical artifacts, a bandshell bash with the 'Reunion Band,' food and more; call for schedule; free admission; downtown Brooksville, 204 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville; (352) 797-9330

Circus McGurkis; freedom, justice and creativity celebrated with games, activities, food, dancing, and more; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission, prices vary for activities and food; Lake Vista Park, corner of 16th St. S. and 62nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg; (727) 768-3890

Riverfest; canoe races, river cruises, exhibits, music, food, hands-on displays, crafts and more; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission, prices vary for activities; Riverhills Park, 329 S. Riverhills Drive, Temple Terrace; (813) 989-7180

October Fest Crafts and Treasures; food, music, children's games, clowns, balloons and a pumpkin patch; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission, prices vary for activities and food; St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5103 N. Central Ave., Tampa; (813) 239-3113

Saturday-Sunday

San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival; snake and reptile shows, gopher races, foot races, arts, crafts, food and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission; shows are $5 adults, $2 children; San Antonio Park, Main Street, San Antonio; (352) 588-4444

Sunday

Exotic Bird Fair; the Suncoast Avian Society offers a selection of birds and related items; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $3 adults and children, free for toddlers; Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N., Largo; (727) 726-6864

THEATER

Today-Saturday

'The Good Doctor'; Neil Simon's play based on the stories of Russian playwright Antov Chekhov; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Saint Leo University, Selby Auditorium, 33701 S.R. 52, St. Leo; (352) 588-8572

Today-Sunday

'Murder in Green Meadows'; psychological thriller set in suburbia; runs through Nov. 3; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; $14 adults, $12 seniors and students; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

'The Women'; Clare Boothe Luce's comedy tracks the indulgent lives and struggles of wealthy Manhattan socialites; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10 general, $5 seniors and non-UT students; University of Tampa, David Falk Theater, 214 North Blvd., Tampa; (813) 257-3745

Saturday

'Tom Sawyer'; Mark Twain's classic tale comes to musical life; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; $7 adults, $5 children; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

Saturday-Sunday

Gorey stories; live music, weird characters and humorous, horrid happenings from Edward Gorey's illustrated works; through Nov. 11; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Sunday

'Upstairs/Downstairs'; step back in time as actors portray Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests in single-character vignettes; through Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Sunday; suggested donation: $5 adults, $2 children under 12; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Week Ahead

'Jane Eyre'; Polly Teale's adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel; 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; opens Thursday and runs through Nov. 11; $20 Thursdays, $25 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ($5 discounts for students and seniors 55 or over); $10 student rush tickets available 30 minutes before curtain; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

'The Tempest'; William Shakespeare depicts hurt, loss, betrayal anger, destiny and magic in an epic tale; opens Thursday and runs through Nov. 3; 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 3; free; St. Petersburg College, Clearwater Campus Arts Auditorium, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 791-2714

'Fools'; Neil Simon's hilarious comic fable will have the audience in stitches; 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 and Oct. 27; $7 adults, $5 seniors and students; Durant High School, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City; (813) 757-9075 ext. 280

The Fall Dance Happening; student-choreographed dances include jazz, tap, hip hop, modern and ballet; 8 p.m. Wednesday; free; University of Tampa, Edison Building, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 257-3745

'Hamlet'; Shakespeare's classic tale; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $10; The Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave., S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

'Angel Street'; Early Bird Dinner Theater presents dinner and a show; through Oct. 28; 4 p.m. seating and 6 p.m. show Friday through Sunday and Thursday, 11 a.m. seating and 1 p.m. show Saturday and Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

Saturday

'The Poison Lounge'; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; through Oct. 27; 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

'Anne Frank & Me' remembers the legacy of Anne Frank; 7 p.m. Wednesday; $10 adult, $5 seniors, free students; Shorecrest Preparatory School, 5101 First St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-2111

DANCE

Week Ahead

Unique 'Traveling' Dance features hip hop, modern, tap, musical theatre, lyrical and jazz performances; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Oct. 27; free; University of Tampa, 214 N. Blvd., Tampa; (813) 257-3745

ARTS

Today

Art After Dark 'Fright Night'; live music, performance art, crazy costumes, Starbucks coffee and tricks 'n' treats; 8 to 11 p.m. today; free for members, $10 non-members; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Art reception; 'The Greatest Show on Earth' exhibit presented by The School of Art; 7-9 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2827

Art reception; new works by Barry Rothstein; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Finn Gallery, 176 Fourth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-2899

Saturday

Fundraising exhibit; art, music and camaraderie in support of local and national artists; 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; $5 donation; Silver Meteor Gallery , 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa; (813) 259-7542

Arts and crafts; 12th annual 'Homespun by Hands and Hearts' arts and crafts show; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $1 donation; St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo; (727) 585-4758

Art Brunch; meet artists, view exhibitions, share food and conversation with art lovers; 11 a.m. Saturday; $8, reservations required; University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, 401 W. Kennedy Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-6217

Opening reception; meet artists Dorie Anderson, Mary Ellen Bitner, Desiree D'Alessandro and more while indulging in pastries and refreshments; 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa; (813) 996-7766

Third Saturday Art Walk; local artists, crafters, authors and entertainers display their talents; 6-10 p.m. Saturday; free; 3129 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

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 ages 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Week Ahead

Lecture; Kirk Wang's 'Contemporary Art in China: A Review of Chinese Art Movements in the Last 50 Years'; 7 p.m. Monday; free; Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 864-7979

Exquisite Corpse Exhibition; presented by students and faculty of the School of Art and Art History; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; free; University of South Florida, Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2827

Lecture; Maria Fernanda Cardoso, artist in residence; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2360

Art Lover's Tea; interactive seated gallery experience; 2 p.m. Thursday; $5 non-members, free members; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N., Ashley Drive., Tampa; (813) 274-8130

OPERA

Week Ahead

'Opera Rocks' with the Pinellas Opera League exploring the theatrical art form of Verdi's 'MacBeth I'; noon Wednesday; free; Clearwater Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., downtown Clearwater; (727) 582-4970 ext. 5248

Meet and speak to Metropolitan Opera Baritone Sherril Milnes; 2 p.m. Thursday; free; Clearwater Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., downtown, Clearwater; (727) 582-4970 ext. 5248

Lecture: 'Dance in Opera and Musical Theater'; considered a separate entity, ballet has become an integral part of opera; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; $5; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Murray Studio Theater, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

COMEDY

Today

'Last Comic Standing' Jon Reep and four runners up from last season's show perform; 8 p.m. today; $31.50 and $47; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

John Pinette jokes about America's obsession with food; 8 p.m. today; $36.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Today-Saturday

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

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

Sheryl Underwood brings adult conversation to the stage as she dares to say what others think; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday; $22; Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Today-Sunday

John Bizarre performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $8 to $16; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Sunday

Dan O' Sullivan performs; 7 p.m. Sunday; $8; Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Artie Widgery performs; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28; $8 to $16; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

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

Eddie Gossling performs live; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $12 to $16; Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

FOOD & DRINK

Today

American Wine Festival; 6 to 9 p.m. today; $15; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

Wine Festival & Market; homemade arts and crafts, jewelry, live music by Angelo Cooke, and wine sampling; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $20 in advance, $25 at door, reservations required; Florida Estates Winery, 3101 37th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 526-2113

Week Ahead

Wine and gelato tasting features 'Angeline' by Martin Ray; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday; $10; La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 259-0002

Gourmet Pizza Night; pair your favorite wines with pizza from Nick-N-Willy's Gourmet Pizza; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

TOURS

Sunday

Spanish Language Tours; celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Salvador Dali Museum; though Oct. 28; 1:45 p.m. Sunday; free age 4 and under, $4 children, $10 students, $13.50 seniors, $15 adults; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (800) 442-3254

Week Ahead

Florida Aquarium presents Wild Dolphin Eco-Tours of Tampa Bay; call for schedule; $19.95 adults, $18.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.95 children under 12; Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa; (813) 273-4000

Shell Key Shuttle has daily shuttles to Shell Key Preserve; departs at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; sunset cruises by reservation; $22 adults, $11 age 12 and younger; departs from Merry Pier on Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-1348

OTHER EVENTS

Today

'Feast of the Dark'; pirate ghost ships, skeletons, fog, costume contests, food, games and more; 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. today; $10; Gaspar's Grotto, 1805 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 884-8189

So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2007 brings the top 10 finalists from the TV show to perform live on stage; 8 p.m. today; $35 to $54; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-6537

Swing Time's seventh anniversary celebration features Dr. Zoot and his band, dancing, prize giveaways and more; 9 p.m. today; $12 advance, $15 day of event; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

'Rocktober'; Third Friday Music Series features live music by rock band Ferengata, food, craft vendors and more; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free admission, prices vary for food and activities; along Main Street from Bayshore Boulevard to Sixth Avenue; Downtown Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

Screening of 'Rent'; bring a blanket or chair and relax as 'Rent' plays on a massive 20x11 inflatable screen; 8 p.m. today; free; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Today-Saturday

Collectorama; assortment of coins and currency, and numismatic material; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; $3; Lakeland Center, 700 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8111

Halloweenpalooza 2007; ghoulish fun, scary music, scavenger hunts, costume contests, trick or treating, and more; noon today and Saturday; $10; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 363-5585

Florida Walking Racking Horse Show; championship charity horse show; 10 a.m. today and Saturday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 Highway 301 N. (use Orient Road entrance), Tampa; (407) 469-2561

Today-Sunday

ZooBoo features spooky trails, chilling animal shows, creepy sounds, ghosts, goblins and more; through Oct. 28; 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; $16.95 adults, $15.95 seniors, $12.50 children, 2 and under free; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552 ext. 208

Haunted House; benefits the Pinellas Park Police Explorers Post 912; runs through Oct. 31; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $6; 9945 66th Street, Pinellas Park; (727) 643-6095

Pumpkin Patch; pick the plumpest pumpkin and smile for fall photos to support the Cub Scout Pack 46 of Westchase; runs through Oct. 31; 10 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday; pumpkins vary from $2 to $20; Wellspring Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road, Tampa; (813) 813.926.5006

Saturday

Fifth annual Pumpkin Patch; pluck the perfect pumpkin to benefit the Humane Society; through Oct. 31; 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; free admission, prices vary for pumpkins; Old Hyde Park Village, corner of Swann and Dakota avenues, Tampa; (813) 251-3500

Spooktacular; fun event at the Spooky Science Center with creepy crawly science, astronomy and planetarium shows; 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $6; Science Center, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 384-0027

Third annual Pumpkin Patch; pumpkins, fall decorations, food, fun and educational programs; runs through Oct. 31; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; free admission, other activities range from 50 cents to $10; Ridge Manor United Methodist Church, 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor; (352) 583-3770

'For Women Only Expo'; day of pampering with massages, fashion shows, lunch, and health tests; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free (reservations required); University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa; (813) 307-8015 ext. 3502

Pet Masquerade; scariest and funniest kids and pet costume contests, benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa; free admission, prices vary for activities; Old Hyde Park Village, Swann and Dakota avenues; Tampa; (813) 251-3500

Tampa Bay Water Ski Show; performing water stunts at dusk for a scary 'Addams Family Halloween' event; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Racetrack road to Douglas road and turn west to second dirt road entrance on left, Oldsmar; (813) 917-8354 or (727) 480-9365

Strawberry Classic Car Show brings back antiques, customs, classics and hotrods; 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Red Ribbon Road to Recovery; 1 mile walk promotes drug free lifestyles with entertainment and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; $15 to $30; North Straub Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 545-7564

'Paws on Parade'; 5K fetch, 1-mile walk for pets and people to raise funds for the SPCA; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free; North Straub Park, Bayshore Drive and Fifth Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 545-7564

'Healthy Herb'; live interactive health, nutrition and science show featuring original songs; 11a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday; $6.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, TECO Theatre, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Holiday Bazaar; gourds, arts and crafts, whimsical holiday decorations, ornaments, keepsakes and more; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission, prices vary for sale items; Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa; (813) 494-0133

Walk with Mayor Pam Iorio; four miles or just one; all fitness levels welcome; 6:30 a.m. Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8615

Pirate Invasion at MOSI; explore Odyssey's Shipwreck, pirate and treasure exhibits, pirate beads, face painting and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; $25.95 adults, $22.95 seniors, $20.95 children 2 to 12, free under 2; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6080

5K Race; University of Tampa holds its second annual Spartan 5K benefiting UT scholarships and athletics; 7 a.m. Saturday; $30 registration; University of Tampa, Bob Martinez Sports Center, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-6200

Young Soloist Awards and Performances; talented vocalists and instrumentalists age 25 and younger with disabilities; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Captivating Coral Reefs; family fun with aquatic activities; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, $4 seniors and students age 7 and older, free for age 6 and under; Pier Aquarium, 800 Second Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-7437

Ybor City Saturday Market; year-round, rain or shine; pets and new vendors welcome; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; free; Centennial Park, corner of Eighth Ave. and 18th St., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Wrestling Ring Of Horror 4; wrestlers square off; 8 p.m. Saturday; $10; Pinellas Park Boys and Girls Club, 7790 61st St. N., Pinellas Park; (727) 368-6137

Saturday-Sunday

Halloween Spooktacular; an underwater 'fantasea' comes alive as costumed youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more; 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; $64.95 adult, $53.95 children; SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando; (407) 363-2280

Home Improvement Show; designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; Lakeland Center, Sikes Hall, 700 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8111

Suncoast Gun Show & Sale; firearms and accessories, plus weapons classes; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $8 adults, free for children 12 and under; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. (use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. entrance), Tampa; (407) 469-2561

Beach volleyball tournament; AVP/Wilson National Championships tournament; 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday; free for spectators; Clearwater beach across the street from Red Roof Inn, U.S. Highway 60, Clearwater; (631) 728-0397 or (631) 355-1293

St. Petersburg Airfest; aerobatic performers, antique and military aircraft, food and music; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $10 advance, $15 day of show, $5 children ages 6 to 12, free under 6 or active military; Albert Whitted Airport, 107 Eighth Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 204-6282

Sunday

Ventriloquist Terry Fator ('America's Got Talent') and novelty act Bobby Badfingers performs; 7 p.m. Sunday; $27.50 to $99; Lakeland Center, 700 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8111

'Oktoberfest'; presented by Richey Community Orchestra Big Band with guest soloist Rich Ricardi and Robert R. Boyd; 3 p.m. Sunday; $15; Knights of Columbus Hall, 5850 Knights of Columbus Drive, New Port Richey; (727) 919-3866

Tampa Bay Bridal Show; the latest in bridal fashions and an opportunity to meet area bridal experts; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; $2; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave., N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

Week Ahead

Diva Beauty Party; sexy glamour shots, hand and foot scrubs, and beauty secret tips by celebrity stylist Sylvia K. Russell; 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; free; Total Beauty Day Spa, 2244 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 321-7497

Book signing; wrestling star Chris Jericho signs his book 'A Lion's Tale: Around The World in Spandex'; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Barnes & Noble, 11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 389-0801

Book signing; with Betsy Carter, author of 'Swim to Me'; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Books-A-Million, 9570 U.S. Highway19 N., Port Richey; (727) 847-3373

'Disco Divas'; vendors, food, drinks and more; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $25 to $30; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-5018

Halloween Monster Bash; vintage surroundings, costume contests, chocolate, dancing and more; 8 p.m. Thursday; $7; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

Book signing; Stacey Mitchell Author of the 'Big Box Swindle' speaks and signs copies of her book; 7 p.m. Tuesday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia, Tampa; (813) 253-2638

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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