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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 29, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Saturday

Gulfport Gecko Fest: Family festival and walking parade celebrates the end of summer with live music, street performers, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, drum circle, food vendors and street dance; noon to 10 p.m. (parade at 6 p.m., street dance at 8 p.m.); free; Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Sunday-Monday

Pioneer Florida Days Festival: Historical event features Civil War re-enactment, craft demonstrations, living history demonstrations, 1860s fashion show, Trash 'n' Treasures sale, traditional folk music, children's activities and food vendors; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days; $8 adults, $4 ages 10 to 17, $2 ages 5 to 9 and free for children 5 and younger; Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road (one mile north of Dade City off U.S. 301); (352) 567-0262

THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Embedded": Jobsite Theater presents this comedy-drama about the invasion of Iraq, written by actor Tim Robbins (contains adult situations and profanity); 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The Full Monty": Unemployed steelworkers overcome feelings of inadequacy by becoming strippers to make quick cash; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m Sunday; $18 to $22; Hillsborough Community College, Ybor campus, Palm Avenue and 14th Street, Tampa; (813) 386-6173

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

Week Ahead

"An Oak Tree": Gorilla Theatre performs this work about perception of truth that deals with loss, suggestion and the power of the mind; 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (through Sept. 21); $20 to $25 for adults, $15 to $20 for seniors and students with ID ($10 student rush tickets available 30 minutes before show); Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

DINNER THEATER

Saturday

"I Sense a Murder": Help solve a murder case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; 7 p.m. (dinner and show begin at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 446-8569

"Murders She Wrote": Various mystery dinner theater productions are staged on a rotating basis (call for schedule); 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. social); $47.50; reservations required; The Grand Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (813) 727-7012 or (813) 715-4736

ARTS

Today

Opening reception: "MashUp" is a group exhibit tracing the history of destruction as a creative force in visual art; includes work from Pedro Reyes and Ted Riederer; 7 to 9 p.m. (exhibit runs through Oct. 4); free admission; USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2849

Opening reception: "Each Day Is Better Than The Next ..." exhibit features new sculptures from April Childers and Allen Hampton; 7 to 11 p.m.; free; Artist Collective, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 340-9056

Opening reception: "Covered in Blood, I locked Her in the Wardrobe and Something Incredible Happened!" is an exhibit inspired by the literature of George Bataille and featuring works by USF graduate students; 7 to 9 p.m.; free; Centre Gallery, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-5464

Saturday

Opening reception: "Bob Wysocki: Post Metal" is a site-specific installation using 100,000 pounds of sand to create a shape-shifting dune; 7 to 11 p.m. (exhibit runs through Oct. 5); Flight 19, Tampa Union Station, 1004 E. Twiggs St., Tampa; (813) 247-2030

Movie screening and art exhibit: Free Media Art & Film Festival presents "D.I.Y or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist," featuring interviews and performances by Jim Rose, Ian MacKaye, Richard Kern and more; after-party features visual art and live music by The Rukus, Mindstatic, Super Secret Best Friends, Guilty by Design; 3 p.m. screening ($5), 9 p.m. after-party and art show ($7), $8 all-day pass; screening at Ybor Cigar Theater, 1704 N. 17th St., Tampa, (813) 770-2163; after-party at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa, (813) 241-8600

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.; free; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Week Ahead

Opening reception: "Creative Color Photography" is a retrospective exhibit featuring outdoor and underwater work by Burton McNeely; reception 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday (exhibit runs through Oct. 4); Pasco-Hernando Community College Art Gallery, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3229

Don Dulin Watercolor Show: Members exhibit watercolor works; noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday (through Sept. 26); free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 624-7253

COMEDY

Today

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

Today-Saturday

Chris Porter performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday; $15; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City; (813) 864-4000

LOL: Ranney performs stand-up as part of Jobsite's "Job-Side Project"; 10:30 p.m.; $5; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Playhouse, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Steve Arik 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

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

Mike McCarthy performs; 9 p.m.; $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

Big Sean Larkins performs; 9:30 p.m.; $12; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Happy Cole performs; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $12 to $14; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Disgruntled Clown performs; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $10; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City; (813) 864-4000

TOURS

Saturday

"Balcony to Backstage": All-access tour of Tampa Theatre features art, mythology and history; includes a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger and members; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Frog listening: Learn to identify native and nonnative frogs and toads by the sound they make at the Tampa Audubon Society's Frog Listening Outing and Walk; make a reservation and bring a flashlight; 7:30 p.m.; Flatwoods Wilderness Park, 14302 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa; (813) 310-7676

Nite Zoo: the zoo stays open late with free unlimited rides after 5 p.m.; 5 to 8:30 p.m.; $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

Today-Saturday

Disney on Ice's "Worlds of Fantasy": Ice show features four classic and current stories including "The Lion King," "Cars" and "The Little Mermaid"; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $19 to $27; Lakeland Center, 701 E. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 682-5300

Today-Monday

Florida's Largest Home Show: More than 1,200 exhibits showcase the latest in building, remodeling, decorating and landscaping for your home; DIY network's "Tile Doctor" Paul Wilson is conducting daily seminars; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday; $8 adults, $7 seniors, free for children 12 and younger with paid adult; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 677-6925

Horse show: Florida Quarter Horse Association circuit horse show for Western and English disciplines; events start at 8 a.m.; free; Florida State Fairgrounds, Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa; (941) 484-4687

Saturday

Car show: Corvettes at The Pier features 100 of the coveted sports cars; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free; The Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-6443

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

Farmers Curb Market: Produce, breads, Amish butter, cheese, organics, plants, handcrafted jewelry, art, candles, food and more are available for sale; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free admission; downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland; (863) 221-4633

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

Sunday

Great Weedon Bird Quest: Instruction on identifying marks and behaviors of birds and helping to compile annual bird list are included; 8 to 9:30 a.m.; free (please register); Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 453-6500

Week Ahead

"Fun in the Sun" concert: Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the sounds of a brass band; 3 p.m. Monday; free; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa; (813) 269-1310

Movie screening: "The Bucket List," starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, is screened; 1 p.m. Tuesday; free; Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5628

Book signing: author John Capoua will sign and discuss "Gorgeous George: The Outrageous Bad-Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture," an account of the legacy and influence of the blond, fashion-forward wrestler; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2396

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

A staff report

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

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