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Published: January 18, 2008

Updated: 01/16/2008 11:55 pm

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Sunday

Festival midway; the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival features a carnival midway including thrill rides, kiddie rides, entertainment, vendors, civic clubs, non-profits, food and more; 6 to midnight today, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday; free admission (prices vary for activities and food); Plant City Stadium, Randy Larson Four-Plex, 1810 E. Park Road, Plant City; (813) 757-6760

THEATER

Today-Sunday

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

"Two By Two"; Noah and his eccentric family prepare for the big flood and the 40 days and nights of rain while trapped on a boat for a year; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $20 adults, $10 students; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"The Underpants"; a rollicking comic farce that tests the limits of propriety, and explores the draw of overnight celebrity ... for as long as it lasts; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday (opens today and runs through Jan. 27); $12 to $14; Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa; (813) 833-6368

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

"The Drowsy Chaperone"; a musical comedy about a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take both the cast and the audience soaring into the rafters; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $32.50 to $72.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"A Picasso"; witness a verbal joust between the 20th century's most passionate artist, Picasso, and his interrogator, a seductive woman; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 3); $10 to $25; Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-2914

"Pirates of Penzance" features action-packed pirates employing an ingenious choral device that puts the focus squarely on the dancers, as the Pirate King, bumbling policemen and a bevy of beautiful daughters fill the stage; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $29.50 to $59.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Moonlight and Magnolias"; a 1939 Hollywood dream-factory farce featuring slapstick comedy, love songs, and blazing critiques; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (opens today and runs through Feb. 10); $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

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

"Hats!"; a woman reluctantly faces the inevitable big five-oh, until she meets several remarkable women who show her about fun, friendship and forgetting about things that simply don't matter; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; $19.50 to $29.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"The Full Monty"; six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers who 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); $32.95 to $44; The Show Palace Dinner Theater, 16128 U.S. Highway 19 N., Hudson; (727) 863-7949

Saturday

"The Poison Lounge"; help crack the case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show (runs through Feb. 9); 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

"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

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Saturday

"Rapunzel"; an enticing classic complete with the long-haired beauty, Prince Charming and the evil witch showing how a possessive mother, a tentative prince, and a naive young girl all grow up in a surprising way; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; $7 adults, $5 children; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6751

Sunday

"Silly Stuff"; from tee-hee to guffaw, with giggles in between, storyteller Priscilla Howe delivers a whopping good time, mixing stories, songs, and plenty of puppet hilarity; 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday; $6.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Week Ahead

"O Cano" features musical organs made of drainpipes, xylophones made of broken tiles and barrels playing the samba along with juggling, acrobatics, fire swinging and clowning; 8 p.m. Wednesday; free; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

ARTS

Today

"Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition"; features early photographs, artifacts and authentic costumes of the famous pirate-themed festival; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (runs through Mar. 2); $5 adults, $2 children; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

"Art After Dark"; features "Retro/Perspectives: Looking Back, Looking Forward" exhibit, along with entertainment and more; 8 p.m. to midnight today; free for members, $10 non-members; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley, Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Opening reception; "Waves of Meaning" by Robert Stackhouse and Carol Mickett features large-scale sculptures and paintings; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today; free; The Arts Center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7872

Opening reception; features Craig Rubadoux and Joyce Ely-Walker's "Moving Pictures," an exhibit including paintings of the recent travels and experiences of two old friends; 7 to 9 p.m. today; free; Clayton Galleries, 4105 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 831-3753

Saturday

Art market; features a variety of art including pottery, photography, glass work, jewelry, oil, acrylic, watercolor paintings, mixed media and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; corner of Fourth Street and First Avenue N., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6061

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

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

"Shape and Subject"; a survey of contemporary art featuring works by Sarah Campagnia, Carolina, Nancy Cervenka, Francesco, Andy Kroslak, John Langley and Bill York; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; Dream Inc., 2321 49th St. S., Gulfport; (727) 322-0299

"ArtWalk"; features artisans, crafters, authors, entertainers, live entertainment including Urban Gypsies, Chic Listiano and more; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free admission; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Saturday-Sunday

Arts and crafts show; features arts, crafts, food and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; 793 Dodecanese Blvd., Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs; (727) 505-0092

"Picnic at City Hall"; festival features arts, crafts, food, "Best Dressed Picnic Basket" contest, prizes, gifts and more; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State St., Oldsmar; (727) 869-9884

Sunday

Watercolor seminar; features Pat Dews demonstrating the use of color, design, and texture to create contemporary aquamedia paintings, including a lecture; 2 p.m. Sunday; $10; Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach; (727) 391-8908

Week Ahead

Opening reception; "Night Meditations I" by Tobey Archer features fiber-optic gallery installations including a slide-lecture focusing on the relationships between public and private art; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; free; Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus, 2001 14th St., Tampa; (813) 253-7674

Opening reception for "Civil Rights: A Different Eye" features paintings by George Hunt, sculptures by Stephen Hudson and photographs by David Simmons; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; free; Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-7386

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

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

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

"Funny Man" Jeff Barrett performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, 3311 U.S. Highway 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 687-2678

Today-Sunday

Arnez J ("The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show") performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $20 to $22; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Frankie Paul and Tim Wilkins co-headline together; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $18.50; Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Saturday

"The Moosemen Improv Show" performance; 7 p.m. Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Week Ahead

Don Rickles ("The King of Mean") performs "off the cuff"-style comedy; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 2:30 p.m. Thursday; $40 to $50; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Theo Von ("Last Comic Standing 4") performs; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $10 to $12; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

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

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Beer tasting event features samples of special brews, new labels and cool winter brews paying tribute to one of the Fab Four ingredients in all beer - hops; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

"Learn How to Taste Wine"; lecture features topics on taste, tannins, alcohol and acidity, insight into the terminology used to describe wine and more; noon today; $5 adults, $4 (seniors, members and students) free for children; Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland; (863) 688-7743

Saturday

Wine Festival and Market; event features wine samples, fresh foods, homemade arts and crafts, jewelry, live music by Angelo Cooke and more; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Florida Estates Winery, 3101 37th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 526-2113

Week Ahead

Author luncheon; features lunch with authors Georgia Post and Ruth Georgiou; 12:30 p.m. Tuesday; $15; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 944-3042

TOURS

Week Ahead

"Balcony-to-Backstage"; a tour of downtown Tampa's historic film house, including a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer; 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday; $5 adults, free for members and children 12 and younger; Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8286

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Street festival; features live music, food, crafts, vendors, unveiling of the new "Trees Are Cool" license plate, live tree giveaways and more; 6 to 10 p.m. today; free; on Main Street from Bayshore Boulevard to Sixth Avenue, St. Petersburg; (727) 724-1572

Grand opening for "Fit4AllKidsVille" features a kid-friendly, interactive healthy-living exhibit, food and more; 10 a.m. today; $9 ($8 for seniors, free for members and children 11 months and younger); Great Explorations, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-8992

Golden Dragon Acrobats; performance features ancient and contemporary music, traditional dance, costumes and spellbinding beauty all incorporated into an artistic production; 7:30 today; $15; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Cultural Arts Festival; features an opening ceremony, historic photo display, senior luncheon, presentations and more; 11:30 a.m. today; free; Plant City MLK Recreation Center, 1601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City; (813) 757-6760

Step team competition; features a statewide high school stepping competition for cash prizes; 6:30 p.m. today; $10; Marshall High School, 105 S. Maryland Ave., Plant City; (813) 757-6760

"Dream Night Dance"; features dining and dancing under the stars including live entertainment, silent auction, door prizes and a cash bar; 7 p.m. to midnight today; $20; Gulfport Casino, 5500 South Shore Blvd., Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Salsa and dancing; features salsa night with music and entertainment; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; Baywalk Courtyard, St. Petersburg; (813) 961-8388

Today-Saturday

Americom Pro Rodeo Classic; features cowboys and cowgirls competing in eight classic rodeo events; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $16.50 to $30; The Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8100

Today-Sunday

"Diversity at Its Finest"; event includes live entertainment, music, carnival rides, step shows and more in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; 11:30 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; free admission (prices vary for activities and food); Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1601 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Plant City; (813) 757-6760

RV Supershow; features RVs, seminars, exhibits and entertainment, including unicycle riders, barbershop quartets, bagpipe bands, dog shows and more; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $8 adults, free for children 16 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N. , Tampa; (813) 741-0488

"Florida Classic Clusters"; event features the American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show competition; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; free admission; Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville; (813) 361-8402

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

Classic car show; features custom, classic and antique cars, live entertainment and more; 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-3707

Monster Jam; monster truck event features Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Maximum Destruction, Gunslinger, Cowboy and many more roaring through the stadium; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $15 to $30; Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 287-8844

Reptile expo and sale features snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and tortoises including otters, alligators and more; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; $17 ages 12 and older, $8.50 children 4 to 11, free children younger than 4 ($5 discount on opening day of show); Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie; (954) 473-2955

Freedom parade; event features floats, community leaders and more in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; 1 p.m. Saturday; free; corner of Alexander Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, ending at 18 S. Maryland Ave., Plant City; (813) 757-6760

Saturday-Sunday

New Year Prediction Fair; features mediums, clairvoyants, palmists, astrologers, chair massages and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission ($20 per session); Harmony Metaphysical Church, 2517 W. Henry Ave., Tampa; (813) 872-0295

Stamp and coin expo; features door prizes, giveaways, stamps, picture postcards, covers, coins and currency (U.S. and worldwide) bought, sold and appraised; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa; (727) 364-6897

Kite festival; features kite tricks performed to music in an aerial ballet; competitions, activities for children, exhibit booths and more; 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; Treasure Island Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island; (800) 445-6902

Sunday

Wedding and party extravaganza includes food samples, fashion show, decorations, photography, prizes and silent auction; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $10; Rusty Pelican Restaurant and Banquet Center, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa; (813) 249-9000

Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti; a presentation from moments in Pavarotti's career including audio, video, anecdotes and musical analysis; 1:30 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5222

Unity Celebration; features arts and crafts, Kuumba Dancers and Drummers, short film, speakers, lectures, storytelling, food and more; free admission (additional cost for food); 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday; The International Bazaar, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 770-0870

Week Ahead

Author Tim Dorsey will speak and sign copies of his books ("Florida Roadkill," "Hammerhead Ranch Motel" and more); 7 p.m. Tuesday; free; Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1525

Lecture series; features talk show host Jerry Springer; 8 p.m. Thursday; $3 to $8; University of South Florida, Sun Dome Corral, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa; (813) 974-2011

Senior Fun Fest; event features exhibits on health and wellness, senior lifestyles, travel and attractions including live entertainment, bingo, food and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; free admission; The Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North., Tampa; (813) 622-7275

"Dancing with the Stars: The Tour"; features dancing by Joey Lawrence, Wayne Newton, Cheryl Burke, Sabrina Bryan, Mark Ballas and more; 7:30 p.m. Monday; $52.25 to $97.75; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-2500

A Journey to Success and Mayhem Poets; features poetry presented in art form including classic and contemporary poetic theatrical expression; 10 a.m. Thursday; free; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Circo Commedia features unpredictable thrills, burlesque clowns, comedy, daredevil stunts, acrobatic tricks, magic, juggling and more; 8 p.m. Thursday; free; 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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