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Published: August 1, 2008

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"Once Upon a Mattress"; New Tampa Players perform the musical comedy based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through Aug. 9); $14 adults, $12 seniors and children; University Area Community Complex, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa; (813) 386-6687

"Noises Off"; the classic play within a play is presented by the Village Players; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through Aug. 16); $12; James McCabe Theatre, 506 Fifth St., Valrico; (813) 657-1834

Today-Sunday

"Cinderella"; Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic is performed by the Summer Broadway Series Camp; 7 p.m. today, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $10; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa; (813) 269-1310

"Souvenir"; a musical comedy that tells the life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, who may or may not be a very good singer; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Aug. 17); $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"Forever Plaid"; four young, male singers die in a car crash on the way to their first big concert and are brought back to Earth for the chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Aug. 17); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Beauty and the Beast"; Disney's timeless musical about Belle taming the beast; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through Aug. 17); $14 adults, $12 seniors and students with ID; $10 children 12 and younger; Masque Community Theatre, 8826 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 983-1710

"Smokey Joe's Cafe"; a musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (runs through Sept. 21); $44 for dinner and show; show only $32.95 plus tax; call for children's pricing; Show Palace Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949

Week Ahead

"Thoroughly Modern Missy"; Nan Colton stars in this one-woman show recalling the 1920s; 1 p.m. Wednesday; $3; Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7101

DINNER THEATER

Today

"Last Will and TestaMint"; Murders She Wrote presents clues from the '50s, '60s and '70s that will help solve the mystery; 6:30 p.m. Friday; $47.50 (includes dinner); The Grand Hotel, U.S. 19 N. Clearwater; (813) 727-7012

"The Musical of Musicals! The Musical!"; a humorous satire of musical theater featuring one story told through five musicals, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber; dinner, 6 p.m.; show, 8 p.m.; $40 Friday; $45 Saturday; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

Saturday

"I Sense a Murder"; Help solve a murder case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; 7 p.m. Saturday (dinner and show begin at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; Belleview Biltmore Resort, 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

ARTS

Today

Opening gala; "Windows Into Nature" exhibit features artwork by John Ballbach, Nancy Jacey, Robert Norman and Laura Sayegh; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; Jacey Gallery, 4802 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-5400

Opening reception; "The Magical, Mystical World of An Artist's Imagination" features the mixed-media work of Suzanne Holland; 6 to 9 p.m. today (exhibit open through Sept. 27); Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Art Walk; features artisans, crafters, antique dealers and authors displaying items for show and sale; includes live entertainment and free trolley rides; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Saturday

Art benefit; "Faces of Athena" art show and sale features work of more than 30 local artists and benefits Tampa Crossroads and female Iraq War veterans who are homeless and living in Tampa; 6 p.m. Saturday; $10; Romeo's Art Gallery, 1515 Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 238-8557

Ybor ARTWalk; 19 venues offer gallery displays and studio tours, including the Frank V. Giunta Museum, Italian Club, Ritz Theater and Ybor State Museum; maps available at participating galleries or at Ybor City Historic District venues and shops; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; around Ybor City; (813) 495-4649

Artists' reception; Hernando Fine Arts Council plans thank-you reception; includes refreshments; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday; free; Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S. Main St., Brooksville; (352) 754-4788

Pass-a-Grille Beach Art Mart; artists and artisans display their work for show and sale; includes metal, fused glass objects, jewelry, photography, paintings and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Breakfast with Dali; family-suitable gallery tour for ages 5 to 12 with breakfast buffet; Dali hands-on activities, games and crafts; tour at 9 a.m. Saturday, activities from 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; $20 per family of two ($10 for each additional member); registration required; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Week Ahead

New exhibit; Tampa Realistic Artists' newest exhibit showcases winners of past exhibitions, including Frank Bolock, Margaret Hylton, Chris Hoyer, Wendy Smiekel and others; exhibit opens Wednesday (gallery open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday); free; TECO Plaza Art Gallery, 702 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

New exhibit; "Hellzapoppin," an exhibit of abstract, surreal and fantasy art goes on display; noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

DANCE

Today

Swing Time; swing dance and contest featuring Charlie Vegas and the New Blues Combo; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today (8 p.m. dance lesson); $11; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

COMEDY

Today

Open Mic; 7 p.m. today; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd, Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Today-Saturday

Sheryl Underwood performs; 8 and 10:30 tonight, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday; $22; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave.; (813) 864-4000

Uncle Dow Thomas performs; 9:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

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

Steve Johnson performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 688-7972

Today-Sunday

Phil Palisoul performs; 8 and 10 p.m. today; 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $18.50; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Sunday

Theo Von performs at 7 p.m. Sunday; $12; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave,; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

G. David Howard performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday; cover varies; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2650 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd, Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

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

The 420-Friendly Comedy Tour; five comics perform material based around what "420" actually means; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $12; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave.; (813) 864-4000

Happy Cole ("Last Comic Standing"); 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10 to $14; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

WaZoo features beverage sampling from breweries worldwide, a wine garden, tapas from area restaurants, animal "greeters" and live entertainment benefiting care and feeding of Lowry Park Zoo animals; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; $75 ($20 for designated drivers); Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Fashion show showcases area designers including High Maintenance, Ivanka Ska and others and benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation; 6 p.m. today; $50; A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa; (813) 831-5390

Street party; "Get Downtown" event includes live jazz, food vendors and more; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; between Second and Third streets, St. Petersburg; (727) 393-3597

Summer Safari Night; Lowry Park Zoo stays open late with unlimited rides, special animal encounters and live music; 5 to 8:30 p.m. today; $18.95 adults, $17.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.50 children 3 to 11, free for children 2 and younger; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

Saturday

"Back to School - Back to Nature" features several educational, art and nature exhibits and activities including butterfly tent, pinch pot crafts, insect netting and more; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; free; Camp Bayou, 24th Street Southeast (three miles south of State Road 674), Ruskin; (813) 641-8545

Family Fishing Fun Day; drop a line and see what you catch at this fishing event; fishing tackle and bait available (or bring your own); 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday; free; Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave, Largo; (727) 464-3347

Plant City Bike Fest; motorcycle show, food vendors and live entertainment; 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Reynolds and Palmer streets, Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Movie screening; bring a chair or blanket for outdoor screening of "Spiderwick Chronicles"; refreshments available; dusk Saturday; free; Craig Park, 400 Craig Drive, Tarpon Springs; (727) 942- 5628

Ybor City Market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Re-enactment and historical art show; features a field demonstration of the Battle of Gettysburg; includes artwork depicting scenes of the Civil War and a series of discussions; 12:45 p.m. Saturday; free; Nuance Galleries, 804 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 875-0511

Bridge Street Market; features fresh, organic and hydroponic produce; includes fresh flowers, apparel, sandals, wood art, candles, cookbooks, food, crafts and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; 107 Bridge Street Lot, Bradenton Beach; (941) 518-4431

Saturday-Sunday

"All About Kids Back to School Bash" features exhibits, vendors and games in preparation for the start of school; includes live entertainment, face painting, lunch-treat tasting station, prize giveaways and Baby Wonder Zone; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; $9 adults, free for children 12 and younger; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St.; (813) 749-8215

Bird show; 33rd Annual Exotic Bird Show and Fair includes hundreds of birds for show and sale, supply vendors and more; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $4 adults, free for children younger than 12; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 726-6864

Sunday

Lecture and book signing; Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, spiritual teacher and yoga master, will discuss and sign his book "Midnights With the Mystic: A Little Guide to Freedom and Bliss"; 6:30 p.m. Sunday; free; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa; (813) 413-1661

Week Ahead

Film screening; "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is screened as part of the exhibit "Women: Dali's View"; 6 p.m. Thursday; free with admission; $15 general admission, $13.50 seniors, $10 students and children older than 10 (with ID), $4 children 5 to 9 and free for children 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Book signing; Ric Jahna reads from and signs "True Kin," his collection of stories with settings ranging from Central Florida to the Southwest; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Fresh market; features fresh goods and homemade wares; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; free admission; Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach; (727) 363-9245

Donna Thompson

and Kim MacCormack

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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