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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 11, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Saturday

Colombian Cultural Festival; celebrate Colombian Independence Day with artist exhibits, live music, dancing, vendors, food and more; noon-6 p.m. Saturday; free; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 325-1852

THEATER

Today

"Same Time Next Year," a comedy by Bernard Slade featuring a couple who meet once a year for 25 years at the same hotel to share joy and tragedy, as well as reflect on the drama of life; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $15 adults, $10 members; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa; (813) 269-1310

Today-Sunday

"Plaza Suite," a collection of Neil Simon's comic episodes featuring the complex nature of human relationships; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (through July 20); $14 adults, $12 students with ID and seniors 55 and older; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"Private Lives"; Stageworks presents a comedy featuring two divorced couples who remarry and book adjoining suites at the same hotel for their honeymoons; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (through July 27); $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" features Broadway classics including "Whistle a Happy Tune," "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance" and more; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (through July 27); $18, $16 members, $12 students; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"The Fantasticks," a classic coming-of-age story about two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday (through July 27); $26, $16 ages 19 and younger with ID; Eight O' Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

"Forever Plaid," the forever-popular cabaret show about a boy band hoping for success - even after they've died - returns to Tampa; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, 4 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday (through Aug. 17); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Forever Plaid"; four 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; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, and 8 p.m. Thursday (through July 27); $26 adults, $16 students 19 and younger; Eight O' Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

Week Ahead

"Souvenir" features a musical comedy that tells the life story of Florence Foster Jenkins; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (through Aug. 10); $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Forever Plaid"; four young, male singers try to fulfill their showbiz dreams; 8 p.m. today and Saturday (6 p.m. dinner), 3 p.m. Sunday (1 p.m. lunch), 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (11:30 a.m. lunch), through July 27; $21.45 to $45; Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson; (727) 863-7949

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 and Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 446-8569

"Murders She Wrote," various mystery dinner theater productions, staged on rotating basis; 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. social) Saturdays (call for schedule); $46; reservations required; Radisson Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (813) 727-7012 or (813) 715-4736

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Today-Saturday

A Broadway Workshop, presented by the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute, features "Little Mary Sunshine," a musical reflecting the grand days of operetta; 7 p.m. today and Saturday; $8 to $10; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Week Ahead

"Dreamers Against Drugs," a production emphasizing the dangers of drugs, written by kids, for kids and about kids; 10:30 a.m. Monday; free; Temple Crest Community Center, 8116 N. 37th St., Tampa; (813) 931-2106

DANCE

Today

Swing Time features dancing and live music by the Juke Joint Kings; includes dance lessons, contests and a full bar; 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today; $11; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-4950

ARTS

Today

Exhibit opening; "Prelude to Autumn" showcases new Native American and Western paintings, bronzes, and giclees by John Coleman, Deborah Fellows, Judy Larson, Frank McCarthy, Howard Terpning and David Yorke; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today; free; Plainsmen Gallery, 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater; (727) 726-5100

Members' opening reception; "It's Not Easy Being Green" exhibit explores ways for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment; 7-9 p.m. today; free members, $10 guests; Tampa Museum of Art, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8130

Opening reception; "ART-

LINK 2008" features an interdisciplinary and interactive exhibit created by teams of professional and member artists; 5-8 p.m. today; free; The Pier, 800 Second Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 825-0515

Today-Sunday

Free admission; the Gulf Coast Museum is offering free admission through July; includes current exhibits, permanent collections, tours and films; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; free; Gulf Coast Museum, 1211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833, ext. 206

Saturday

Gallery Walk features new works by Javier T. Dones and the Artspace artists; includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramic, fiberglass and more; 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday; free; Artspace, 10 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 391-8908

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.-2 p.m. Saturday; free; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Exhibit opening; "The Dog Days of Summer" and "Pets Galore Portrait Tour" by Nicole Geller; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; free; Hyde Park Village, Tampa; (813) 250-3647

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 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $13.50 seniors, military and police, $10 students, $4 ages 5-9 and free age 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

One-Year Anniversary Celebration features live painting and sculpture demonstrations, candid portraits by Daniel Goncalves, raffles, art giveaways, wine, food and more; 5-10 p.m. Saturday; free ($5 portraits); Tampa Artist Emporium, 1618 Snow Ave., Tampa; (813) 254-3443

Sunday

Open Summer Art Show and Reception features traditional and contemporary paintings and fine art photography on display for show and sale; includes live music, refreshments, awards and more; 2-5 p.m. Sunday; free; New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa; (813) 782-9599

Week Ahead

Photography show features all photography media including computer-generated artwork; noon-3 p.m. Tuesday; free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

Opening reception features "Recent Work: Prints and Sculpture" by Kendra Frorup; includes a gallery talk with the artist; 5-8 p.m. Thursday; free; Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus, 2001 14th St., Tampa; (813) 253-7674

OPERA

Sunday

Opera video features "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi, a Vienna state production starring Wixell, Pavarotti and Gruberova; 1:30 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Steve 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

Mark Evans 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

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

Today-Sunday

Ian Bagg performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $12 to $16; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

Week Ahead

Rich Guzzi Comedy Hypnosis Show; 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; $10 to $12; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

John Witherspoon ("Friday" and "Next Friday"); 8 p.m. Thursday; $22; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

Comic's Night Out! features a show for the comic who can't keep it clean; includes first drink and pizza; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

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

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Wine tasting event; "Bastille Day" celebrates France's independence with a sampling of French wines; 7-9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

Ice cream eating contest; second annual Tampa Bay Ice Cream Eating Championship includes bouncy houses, pony rides, tattoo station, food samples, goodie bags, local celebrity judges and more; 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Hammer Title parking lot, 4006 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 254-0977

TOURS

Sunday

Art tour; view the works in the permanent and interactive collection galleries while listening to explanations of the pieces; 2 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 712-5762

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Summer Jazz Series features live musical entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Trio; includes hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and beverages; 6-9 p.m. today; $20; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

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

Real Fighting Championships; "Title Bound" features multiple fighting matches; includes Gil Burgos versus James Wynn, Eddie "The Hulk" Hernandez versus Mike Foster, Andrew Parker versus Daniel Castro and many more; 7 p.m.; $25; A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa; (813) 964-9818

Tampa Film Review, a monthly showcase of local independent films, includes "Honey Delights" by David Hurd, "Bleeding Love" by Johnny Watson, "Pizza and Plastic," "The Ticket Trap" by John Matheny, and "Alarum" by Krista Grotte and Rick Danford; 8-10 p.m. today; free; Cigar Theatre, 1704 N. 17th St., Tampa; www.thetampafilm

review.com

Global Lens 2008 traveling film series presents "All For Free," a dark tale of loss and reconciliation told as a metaphor for Bosnia's gradual rediscovery of its shared humanity, lost during the war; 8 p.m. today; $5 to $8; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

S'Real Friday Happy Hour features a combination art, live jazz music by Lounge Cat, silent films, food and cash bar; 5-8 p.m. today; $7.50; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Saturday

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

Daytime and Evening SkyWatch; guests view the sun in action day or night; includes a UV rays demonstration, giveaways and NASA's Sunworks art exhibit; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Saturday; free; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6000

Farmers Curb Market features produce, breads, Amish butter, cheese, organics, plants, handcrafted jewelry, art, candles, food and more; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland; (863) 221-4633

Reenactment and Historical Art Show features a field demonstration of the Battle of Gettysburg; includes artwork depicting the Civil War and a series of discussions; 12:45-3 p.m. Saturday; free; Nuance Galleries, 804 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 875-0511

Water Ski Show features barefoot, jump, ballet, adagio, pyramid acts and more; 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Tower Lake, Oldsmar; (813) 265-9685

Bridesmaids' Ball features a mock wedding reception with hors d'oeuvres, dessert, open wine and beer bar, live music and reception dance classics; includes awards to the bridesmaid with most hideous attire, and the terrible tux contest benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation; 6-11 p.m. Saturday; $75 to $85; Hyatt Regency, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 288-2600

Sing the Musicals; "Sing Live USA" features a performance of favorite Broadway and London musicals; includes "Les Miserables," "Wicked," "Phantom of the Opera" and more; 7 p.m. Saturday; $25 to $39; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Kids in Charge! Birthday Celebration; guests enjoy crafts, a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, storytelling, games, face painting, free snow cones, caramel apples and cake (while supplies last); includes the grand opening of Saunders Planetarium; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $23.95 adults ages 13 to 59, $21.95 seniors 60 and older, $19.95 children ages 2 to 12, free for members; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6000

Sunday

An Evening of Ana's IkiMaru, a cultural demonstration including a tea ceremony, a Geisha appearance by Kimono-San Ana, free vintage Kimono gifts and more; 7-10 p.m. Sunday; $13; Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 4819 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa; (813) 983-0837

Week Ahead

Author discussion; Jeff Alt presents an Appalachian Trail show and shares his thoughts on his book "A Walk for Sunshine"; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Barnes and Noble, 11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 962-6446

Reception; All-Access Pass Happy Hour features a behind-the-scenes look at the performing arts center; includes live music, a sneak peek at the upcoming events and shows, and guests can mingle with the costumed characters; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $20, free for members; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1059

Book signing; T.J. English reads and signs his book "Havana Nocturne"; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Open house; Tampa Historical Society features speaker Randy Noles discussing his book "Fiddler's Curse"; includes live music, soft drinks, wine and snacks; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday; free; Peter O. Knight Cottage, 245 Hyde Park Ave., Tampa; (813) 831-5214

Dali & Beyond Film Series, a showcase of films by and about women as part of "Women: Dali's View"; includes "Sally Potter's Orlando"; 6 p.m. Thursday; $15, $13.50 seniors (65 and older, military and police), $10 students (ages 10 and older, 18 and older with ID), $4 children ages 5 to 9, free children ages 4 and younger; $5 5-8 p.m. Thursdays; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

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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