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Published: July 18, 2008

THEATER

Today

Summerplay; written by Summerplay teenagers for teens, it explores the oral tradition of storytelling; 2 p.m. today and Saturday; $10; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Brigadoon"; visit the rising village in Scotland that awakens for only one day in each century; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10, $8 seniors 55 and older; Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-4929

"Rent: School Edition"; Riverview Summer Musical Theatre presents an all-student production of the Broadway musical "Rent"; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday (runs through July 26); $8; Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview; (813) 671-5011

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; $14 adults, $12 students with ID and seniors 55 and older; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

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

"Same Time Next Year," a comedy by Bernard Slade featuring an extramarital 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 (runs through July 27); $15 adults, $10 members; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa; (813) 269-1310

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 (runs through July 27); $18, $16 members, $12 students; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Souvenir," a musical comedy that tells the life story of Florence Foster Jenkins; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Aug. 10); $22 to $35 (pay what you can on Tuesday); American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"The Fantasticks," a classic coming-of-age story featuring 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 (runs 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"; 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; includes favorite tunes such as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Rags to Riches" and "Cry"; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (runs through Aug. 17); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"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; includes favorite tunes such as "Catch a Falling Star," "Heart and Soul," "Cry" and "Day-O"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through July 27); $26 adults, $16 students 19 and younger; Eight O' Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

Saturday

"Manifesto," a musical set in turn of the century Ireland featuring live accompaniment by string quartet; 7 p.m. Saturday; admission by donation; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Sunday

"Rhinoceros," an absurdist play that speaks directly to teens through its message of nonconformity by Magali Naas; 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday; $10 (cash only); American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-1600, ext. 201

Week Ahead

"An Evening Wasted with the Songs of Tom Lehrer," a New York-style cabaret featuring songs such as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements" and "The Vatican Rag"; 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; pay what you can; cash only; mature audiences only; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"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; 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); runs 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 a 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

Art After Dark features "Kick Start My Art," a special presentation of scooters along with local artists displaying similar works of art; includes live music, gelato, coffee and light hors d' oeuvres; 8-11 p.m. today; $10, free for members; Tampa Museum of Art, 2306 N. Howard, Tampa; (813) 259-1718

Art Walks and Third Friday feature a highlight of the galleries' 2008 summer art exhibits; includes glass art, ceramics, handmade jewelry by bead artist Sharyn Wolf; 6-10 p.m. today; free; Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill St., Sarasota; (941) 955-4546

Opening reception features "Film Lingual II," a group exhibition of mixed media, photography, sculpture and video installation by Nancy Cervenka, Carolina Cleere, MK Folts, Corey George and many more; 6-9 p.m. today; free; C. Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6068

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

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

TRA'shion Fashion Show; designers showcase their talents, ingenuity and creativity in transforming trash to treasure; includes clothing, jewelry, shoes, hat designs, drinks, hors d' oeuvres and more; 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday (9 p.m. runway show); $10; ARTpool, 919 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 324-3878

Opening reception features a group exhibition of film, mixed media, photography, sculpture and video installation by David Audet, Lori Ballard, Carolina Cleere, Daniel Gonclaves, Colleen Gorlewski and many more; 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; free before 9 p.m., $10 after 9 p.m.; Nova 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg

U-Night features an extraordinary art, audio and visual experience; includes entertainment, live music, dancers, refreshments and more benefiting a local charity; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; $7 advance, $7 (with two or more canned goods at the door); Ybor Cigar Theatre

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 to 9 and free age 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Art Walk features artisans, crafters, antiques dealers and authors displaying items for show and sale; includes live entertainment by Dawn Willey, Alternate Route and Fred Walker, free trolley rides and more; 6-10 p.m. today; free; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Saturday-Sunday

Cool Art Show; a juried members-only arts and crafts show hosted by PAVA; includes wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass, mixed media, jewelry and paint creations; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5202

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Steve Johnson 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

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

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

Today-Sunday

Tommy Davidson ("In Living Color"); 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $22 to $25; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

Week Ahead

Jay Hewlett 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

Red, White and Brew Beer Tasting; celebrate American Beer Month with a sampling of varied American beers; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

Craft Beer Expo features a benefit to raise money for the arts and wildlife; includes "The Cheese and Beer Garden," parings of distinct cheeses with beers from around the world, "The Craft Beer Tasting," seminars and more; 1-9 p.m. Saturday; $25 and $75; Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5798

Saturday-Sunday

Tropical Fruit Tasting; sample various fresh tropical fruits from around the world; includes trees for sale, expert advice, gourmet dishes, raffles and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; Jene's Tropicals, 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 344-1668

Sunday

National Ice Cream Day at MOSI features samplings of various Blue Bell Ice Cream, includes a demonstration of freezing using liquid nitrogen; noon-2 p.m. Sunday; free (with cost of admission), $20.95 adults, $18.95 seniors 60 and older, $16.95 children 2 to 12, free children younger than 2; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6100

Tuesday Wine Tastings; sample a variety of wines and light appetizers; 5 p.m. Tuesday; free; Mattison's Riverside, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton; (941) 748-8087

Ladies Night Out; wine tasting event features Italian wine, antipasto and massages - a taste of the Italian lifestyle; 5-8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

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

Week Ahead

Special Interpreted Tour features an interpretation of "Women: Dali's View" in American Sign Language; 6:15 p.m. Thursday; $5; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Summer Jazz Series features live musical entertainment by Larry Camp 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

Nite Zoo; the zoo stays open late with free unlimited rides after 5 p.m.; 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

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

Red Bull Flugtag; human-powered flying machines compete in daredevil-defying acts; includes Air Gilligan, Booty Snatchin' Pirates, Junk Mail and more; 11 a.m. Saturday (first craft launch at 1 p.m.); free; City Park at Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8511

Elvis Festival features a contest in search of the best impersonation of Elvis including performance, appearance and stage presence; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; $25; University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa; (813) 977-6011

Seminar; Lee Roy Selmon presents "Knowledge Is Power" to promote healthy lifestyles featuring free health screenings, face painting, food, live entertainment, Safety Kids program, prizes and more; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; free; West Tampa Public Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa; (813) 745-6618

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

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

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

ArtWalk features artisans, crafters, antiques dealers, authors and entertainers displaying their works for sale; includes live entertainment by the Urban Gypsies, free trolley rides and more; 6-10 p.m. Saturday; free admission; along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Today-Sunday

MetroCon; a celebration of the numerous facets of Japanese popular entertainment, from anime, manga, J-pop and J-Rock and more; noon Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; $25; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa.

Saturday-Sunday

Fairies Midsummer's Night Dream Fair features mediums, clairvoyants, palmists, astrologers and more; includes books, candles, crystals, fun food and entertainment; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Harmony Spiritual Life Center, 2517 W. Henry Ave., Tampa; (813) 872-0295

Sunday

$5 Day at the Zoo; visit more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife $5; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

AquaPalooza celebrates the boating lifestyle with food, fun, music, water games and more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; free; Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg; www.aquapalozza.com

Bridal Show; the Tampa Bay Bridal Show features flowers, photography, caterers and the latest fashions; includes door prizes and giveaways; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; $2; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-6500

Melinda Ramos

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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