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Published: January 4, 2008

THEATER

Today-Sunday

"The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"; an award winning comedy by Charles Busch; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (opens today and runs through Jan. 26); $14 adults, $12 seniors and students; The Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"Speed-the-Plow"; two film producers in Hollywood finally find the project that will make their careers, but are thwarted by the innocent secretary who enters their lives; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; (Sunday performance is audio described for the visually impaired); $19 to $56; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"Cats"; the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday; $39 to $69; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Saturday-Sunday

"Glengarry Glen Ross" by David Mamet features a cutthroat competition of real estate salesmen; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $14 adults, $12 seniors (55 and older, students and military), $10 children (12 and younger); Masque Community Theatre, 8825 56th St., Tampa; (813) 980-3321

Sunday

"Upstairs/Downstairs"; step back in time as hotel staff members and guests recreate the lifestyle, attitudes and values of a bygone era; 2 p.m. Sunday (runs through May 25); $5 suggested donation; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Week Ahead

"Eleemosynary"; an alternately funny and poignant celebration of the beautiful, mysterious and painful bonds between mothers and daughters; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays (runs through Jan. 20); $25; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Blast!"; 35 brass, percussion and visual performers come together in a unique explosion of music and theater; 8 p.m. Tuesday; $37 to $57; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

"The Constant Wife"; fast-paced comedic romp through the naughty fun of marriage; 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday (runs through March 12); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"Doubt"; a nun who suspects a popular priest has made inappropriate connections with a student goes on a quest for the truth, casting everyone - herself included - deeper into uncertainty; 8 p.m. Wednesday (runs through May 1); $53 to $58; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"The Play's the Thing"; two Broadway playwrights and their young musical collaborator decide to surprise their leading lady, who is also the fiancee of the composer, but the prima donna surprises them with an affair of her own; 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through March 13); $50 to $54; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"The Teresa Project: A Troubling of Faith" explores issues of spiritual calling, absence of faith and an embracing of a God, who does not respond; 8 p.m. Monday; free (donations are appreciated); FSU Center for the Performing Arts (Room 2078), 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 351-8000

"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"; the naughty but nice musical about an actual brothel in Texas that was closed down after half a century due to an expose by a TV personality; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $28 to $30; King's Point, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City; (813) 634-9229

"Broadway on Ice"; Dorothy Hamill and Franc D'Ambrosio perform with 20 world-class skaters interpreting Broadway tunes; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11; $40 to $50; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

DINNER THEATER

Today

"The Full Monty"; six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers recognize the popularity of a local male strip show, come up with a way to make some cash and help a friend in trouble; runs through Feb. 24; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (6 p.m. social), 3 p.m. Sunday (11:30 a.m. social); The Show Palace Dinner Theater, 16128 U.S. Highway 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949

Saturday

"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

"Out of Order"; when a British politician entertains an affair with an opposition leader's secretary, nothing goes as planned in this fast-paced farce; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday (runs through Feb. 24); $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

ARTS

Today

Art walk; features artisans, crafters, authors and entertainers displaying their talents; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; along Beach Boulevard in Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Opening party; hosted by award-winning watercolorist Beverly J. Heller; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; Alexandria Gallery, 2149 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes; (813) 948-4447

Opening reception; features "Ruinations," an exhibition of Leslie Fry's site-specific installation, "99

1/2

Won't Do"; 5 to 7 p.m. today; free; Ringling College of Art and Design, Selby Gallery, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 359-7563

Artist reception; Carey Yaskovic's "Fatal Abstraction" features large, flowing abstract designs, reclaimed furniture and sculptures made from machine parts; 6 to 9 p.m. today; free; Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Opening reception; "Dreams from Down Under" by Kathrin Longhurst features contemporary oil paintings; 5:30 to 8 p.m. today; free; Dabbert Gallery, 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 955-1315

Artist reception; features a meet-and-greet with Wil Dawson and a display of his original paintings; 6 to 8 p.m. today; free; The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 744-1333

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

Art show; features artwork donated by Rob Epstein, Taylor Ikin, Keith Martin Johns and Laura Waller benefiting the Bangladesh relief efforts; 8 p.m. Saturday; free; Nuance Galleries, 804 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa; (813) 875-0511

Pass-A-Grille Art Mart; features photography, fused glass objects, jewelry, paintings, metal art, furniture and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; located between Ninth and 10th avenues on Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach; (727) 363-2144

Saturday-Sunday

Art fest; event features an outdoor art gallery, including sculptures, jewelry, photography and artists meet-and-greet; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; BayWalk, 153 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (813) 961-8388

Sunday

Highwaymen event; original "Highwaymen" artists meet with the public and share traditions as well as painting techniques; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; $5; Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Drive; (727) 726-1668

Opening exhibit; features "The Highwaymen" paintings, including never-before-seen works from the Delaplane collection; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; $4 adults, $3 seniors, teens and children 7 and older, free children 7 and younger; Safety Harbor Museum, 329 Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor; (727) 726-1668

Week Ahead

Opening reception; features the Sustainable/Green Design exhibit, a display of green products and services; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; The PHCC Art Gallery, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey; (727) 816-3229

"Private Spaces: The Dunedin Project" features photo exhibits of three small towns in America by award-winning photographer Les Slesnick, along with a pot-luck dinner; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin; (727) 733-2318

Natural History Speaker Series; features Donna Bollenbach's discussion on "The Art of Nature Photography," including image presentations; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; free; Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg; (727) 893-7326

"The Alphabet of Bodily Memory"; art exhibit by Wesley Wetherington; 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday; free; William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-232

Photo discussion; features a discussion on photography, techniques, processes and inspirations by Melissa Lyttle, founder of "A Photo A Day"; 7 p.m. Monday; free ($5 suggested donation); The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872

Group show; photography exhibit features works of Steven S. Gregory, Robert Sanchez, Suzanne Camp-Crosby and more; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday (runs through Feb. 28); free; TECO Public Art Gallery, 702 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 767-1600

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Steve Johnson performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, Howard Johnson Executive Center, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 687-2678

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

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

Today-Sunday

Pablo Francisco performs his off-the wall sound effects and impressions; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday; $20; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

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

A night of metaphysical mayhem featuring Rich Guzzi: Comedy Hypnosis; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $10 to $12; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Lynn Koplitz performs; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10 to $14; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Week Ahead

"Red Mesa Serves Up Southwestern"; find out which types of wine pair best with Mexican and Southwestern cuisines; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

OTHER EVENTS

Today

"Born to Be Wild" kickoff party; event features food, live music by Chameleon, cash bar, silent and live auctions and more; 7 p.m. to midnight today; $40; Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota; (941) 366-0007

Today-Sunday

"Boom A Ring," presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, features an up-close and personal experience with white tigers, majestic Asian elephants, acrobats, crossbow demonstrations, high-wire acts and more; 7 p.m. today, 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday; $13.50 to $40; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Country Folk Art Craft Show; features handcrafted furniture, garden art, quilts, fine art, jewelry, soaps, candles, gourmet delights and more; 5 to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $5 to $6; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (248) 634-4151 ext. 626

Gem, jewelry and bead show; features a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; $4 adults, free for children 16 and younger; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

"Over the Top," presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, features flying dogs, dancing elephants, high-wire acts, circus celebrities, Bengal tigers, clowns and more; 7:30 p.m. today, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday; $15 to $85; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 287-8844

Saturday

Ybor City market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts, crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, corner of Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Saturday Morning Market; features fresh produce, gourmet baked goods, greenery, handcrafts, gifts, artwork, live music and more; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Central Avenue between First and Second streets, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 455-4921

Bike Fest; event features motorcycle displays, live music, drawings, food and more; 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; East Reynolds and Palmer Streets, Downtown Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Author discussion; features suspense writer Phillip Levin ("Inheritance"); 10:30 a.m. Saturday; free; New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey; (727) 853-1279

"Bikes, Builders, Bands & BBQ"; event features meet-and-greets with bike builders and The Romanator (as seen on A&E's "Knievel's Wild Ride"), motocross demonstrations, live entertainment, food and more; 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $20 adults, free for children 10 and younger; Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota; (941) 355-9161

Three Kings Day festival features live performances, health screenings, arts and crafts, children's games, inflatable rides, petting zoo, food, toy distribution and more; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 884-0267

Sunday

Elvis Birthday Bash; shake, rattle and roll through a tribute to the King; 2 p.m. Sunday; $19 to $22; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park, Largo; (727) 587-6751

Three Kings Day; event features a traditional Hispanic celebration including food, music, toy give-aways, drawings and more; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; free; Northwest Hillsborough YMCA, 8950 W. Waters Ave., Tampa; (813) 249-8510

Festival and Bike Show; event features vendors, food, live entertainment including the Bobby Friss Band and Highway to Hell (AC/DC tribute band), "Tykes and Bikes" children's booth and more; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission; along Main Street in Downtown Sarasota; (941) 371-8820 ext. 1800

Week Ahead

Florida Classic Clusters; event features the American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show competition; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday (runs through Jan. 14, and Jan. 16 through Jan. 20); free admission; Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville; (813) 361-8402

"All Access Pass"; event features a behind-the-scenes look at the performing arts center, including a happy hour reception with appetizers, music and more; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $20, free for members; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

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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