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Published: June 12, 2008

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THEATER

Today-Saturday

"I Love You Because" is a modern day musical and romantic comedy about a pair of couples that fall in love (mature content); 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15 (reservations requested); The Acting Studio, 122 Flagship Drive, Lutz; (813) 786-7919

Today-Sunday

"Wait Until Dark"; a suspense thriller about a blind woman terrorized in her apartment by three crooks in search of a heroin-filled doll; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (runs through June 29); $18 adults, $10 students; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st. St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"Betrayal" deals with the "eternal triangle" - wife, husband and the wife's lover; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through June 22); $22 to $35; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"A Dream Play"; a Jobsite Theatre production about a girl named Agnes, possibly an angel or goddess, who comes to Earth and is caught up in the suffering and cruelty of mankind; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Thursday (runs through June 29); $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Menopause The Musical"; a joyful musical parody featuring a hilarious celebration of women and the change; includes classic songs such as "I heard it Through the Grapevine, You'll No longer See 39" "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake" and more; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday, 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 p.m. Thursday; $19 to $52; Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota' (941) 351-8000

"The Lion King"; the African savannah comes to life with strutting giraffes, swooping birds, leaping gazelles and the story of Simba, who learns his place in the "circle of life" and overcomes obstacles to become king; 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (there is a 2 p.m. performance on June 19; there is no 6:30 p.m. performance on June 22); runs through June 22; $48 to $133; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Blithe Spirit"; Noel Coward's comedic farce about the ghost of a man's first wife haunting the house he lives in with his second wife; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 to $14; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

Week Ahead

"Night of Alternative Theatre, Prelude to Pride"; features a series of sketches about coming of age; 7:30 p.m. Monday; $ 15; 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

"Chicago"; a gangster jazz musical about two girls trying to gain stardom during the prohibition era in Chicago; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (8 p.m. show, 6 p.m. buffet), (1:30 p.m. show, noon buffet); runs through July 6; $33 to $45; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

"Rich Is Better"; a woman discovers the truth about her husband's relationship with his secretary; 4 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday; $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

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

DANCE

Saturday

"The Best Things Happen When You're Dancing"; the 43rd annual event by the Jeanne Lynn Dancers features dancers from age to adult performing tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, modern and clogging routines; 6 p.m. Saturday; $20; Mahaffey Theatre, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5798

Dance performance by students from the Elsa Pardo Dance Center; 4 p.m. Saturday; $20; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Sunday

"Father's Day Dinner Dance"; Frankie Dee New York Orchestra dinner dance features Big Band, polkas, waltzes, cha-chas, jazz, Latin and more; 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday; $10 dancing, $16 dinner and dancing; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209, 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Brooksville; (352) 596-9486

Week Ahead

"Karl and DiMarco Dancers" presented by the American Musical Theatre Company features dancers and singers performing to all types of music; 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; $22; Mahaffey Theatre, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5798

Arts recital; features students from the Brandon School of Dance Arts in their annual showcase; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $28; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

ARTS

Today

Artist reception; features the work of Mike DeSerio; 7 p.m. today; free; Expressyourself101.com,101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., Plant City; (813) 659-0101

Today-Saturday

Meet the artist; Barry Rothstein shows his new works and signs autographs; 5 to 9 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Finn Gallery, 176 Fourth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-2899

Saturday

Art mixer; view cutting edge fashion and art and meet more than 60 local artists; includes a wine bar; 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Artist Emporium, 1618 Snow Ave., Tampa; (813) 254-3443

Opening exhibit; "Treasures of NOAA's Ark Exhibit" features the historical artifacts reaching from the bottom of the sea to the surface of the sun; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $12 adults, $9 seniors 60 and older and college students with ID, $7 ages 7 to 17, free children 6 and younger; St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1052

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 11:45 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

Students reception; features the Academy Prep Student Exhibition; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; free; The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 822-7827

New exhibit; "Characters" by Rebecca Skelton uses the human figure as imagery portraying the personality of the model; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Artspace, 10 Fifth St., St. Petersburg; (727) 391-8908

Saturday Art Market; dozens of artists display a variety of work including jewelry, pottery, ceramics, paintings, collage, glass, photography and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Williams Park, Fourth Street North and First Avenue North, downtown St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6061

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

Week Ahead

Art reception; 10th Anniversary Gala Art Reception features exhibits by David D. Dion, Thomas Hogan, Philip Kopiczko, Ann Madsen, Lynne Simone and more; includes live entertainment and A Taste of the Arts by GM's Bistro, Jimmy Diablos, Luigi's Pizza, Main Street Eatery and more; 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville; (352) 544-5407

Opening exhibit; "Chihuahua: The Land of Ancient Wonders" highlights the unique beauty and rich history of Mexico's largest state; 11 a.m. Thursday; free; Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-7386

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

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

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

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

Today-Sunday

Doug Benson performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $18; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Angel Salazar (Mr. Check it Out!) performs; 8 and 10 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $16 to $20; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Week Ahead

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

Alex Ortiz ("People, Places, and Things") performs; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $8 to $10; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

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

Eddie Izzard ("Ocean's Thirteen" "The Riches") performs his unique brand of surreal, improvisational, razor-sharp comedy; 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; $51 (limited seats available); Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981

FOOD & DRINK

Today

"Who's Your Daddy" wine tasting event features a sampling of New World version wines; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Women's Lung Health Luncheon; features food, inspirational speakers, a silent auction, fashion show and art exhibit benefiting lung disease research; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; $50 donation (reservations requested); Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa; (727) 347-6133 ext. 27

Saturday

Summer SudsFest; features beer and food from all over the world; includes dozens of beer styles and international food pairings; 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday; $45 to $60; Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 367-4036

Cooking demonstration; "The Power to End Stroke" features a demonstration of recipes from the American Heart Association's "Soul Food Cookbook"; 10 a.m. Saturday; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

Sunday

Sunday Market; features wine samples, music, food, crafts and other wares; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free; Keel & Curley Winery Market, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 748-0441

Week Ahead

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

Ladies' Night Out; features an evening of four-course fondue, beauty, raffles, prizes, gift bags and more benefiting the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign; 5 p.m. Wednesday; $45; The Melting Pot, 3689 Tampa Road, Tampa; (813) 854-4691

Lecture; Sherri Patterson discusses "Tomato: Fruit or Vegetable?"; includes fruit and vegetable desserts and side dish samples; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free; Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-4922

California Dreamin'; a celebration of casual living featuring a pairing of entrees and California wines; 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

Cocktails at the Ca d'Zan; features live entertainment by The Dr. Dave Band, cash bar, food and more; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $5; Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 359-5700

TOURS

Sunday

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

Gallery tour; meet the artist and gain an inside perspective on the work of artist Len Prince; 10 a.m. Saturday; $4, free for members; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 221-2222

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Exhibit opening; "Dinosaurs! The Exhibition" features eight towering animatronic dinosaurs and five robotic Ice Age mammals that come alive and simulate life in the Mesozoic era; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $23.95 adults ages 13 to 59, $21.95 seniors 60 and older, $19.95 children ages 2 to 12; Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6100

Lecture; Elisabeth Myers and Maureen Thomas-Zaremba discuss "The Cypriot Collection at the Ringling Museum"; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today; $12 to $19; Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; (941) 358-3180

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

Summer Safari Night & Gator Falls Sneak Peek; be the first to ride Lowry Park Zoo's Gator Falls water flume ride, special animal encounters, live entertainment, food, beverages and more; the zoo stays open late with free rides; 5 to 8:30 p.m. today; $18.95 adults, $17.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.50 children ages 3 to 11, free children ages 2 and younger; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

Downtown Live after Five presented by the Gasparilla Film Festival features live musical entertainment by Shane Meade and The Sound, a block party, fundraiser and more; 5 to 8 p.m. today; free; Franklin Street Mall, 500 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 221-3686

Saturday

Ybor City Market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Imagine 2008; annual fashion show featuring the work of students from International Academy of Design & Technology including the Red Dress Project collection inspired by heart disease survivor stories; 7 p.m. Saturday; $20; A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa; 1-888-315-6111.

FanFest 2008; features a meet-and-greet with the 2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cheerleaders and Captain Fear; event includes interactive games, attractions on the field and more; 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Raymond James Stadium, One Buccaneer Place, Tampa; (813) 870-2700

Cat adoption event; features more than 60 homeless feline companions looking for a good home; includes free blood pressure screenings for visitors; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (blood screenings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.); free admission; SPCA, 3099 130th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 586-3591

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

Antique Appraisal Fair; local experts give you an idea of how much your treasures are worth; appraisers cover a broad spectrum of antique information including Oriental rugs, Victorian jewelry, rare and vintage books, guns, armor, collectables and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission ($6 per item, $15 for 3 items); Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo; (727) 582-2123

Bodybuilding and Figure Championships; Tampa Bay Classic Bodybuilding and Women's Statewide Figure Championships feature Nekole Hamrick, Christina Morales, Manuel Romero, Anastasia Maillard and more competing in a national body building competition; 9 a.m. Saturday; $10 to $35; Jefferson High School, 4401 W. Cypress St., Tampa; (813) 924-7564

SkyWatch; see the universe up-close and personal featuring craters on the moon, stellar nurseries, star clusters and more through a telescope; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free; Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6000

FloriMezzo Music Festival; features the master class series presentation of chamber music and orchestral performances; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $10, $5 students and seniors; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Brandon Fresh Market; features produce, plants, seafood, used books, antiques, tools, fudge, arts and more; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Bloomingdale Avenue between Watson and Providence avenues, Brandon; (813) 748-0441

Train Show and Club Open House; features a large model train and railroadiana show; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $5, free children 11 and younger; Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Ave., Largo; (727) 638-0649

Blueberry Stroll; features art, crafts, food and more on display for show and sale; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; along Main Street and Grand Boulevard, downtown, New Port Richey; (727) 848-6500

Saturday-Sunday

Psychic fair; "Harmony's Wizards and Dragons" features card readings, magic, palm readings, food, chair massages and more; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission (additional costs for services); Harmony Spiritual Life Center, 2517 W. Henry Ave., Tampa; (813) 872-0295

Caribbean Carnival; celebrate the tastes and sounds of the islands at this festival featuring a parade of bands, food vendors and live performances by Ivy Queen, Collie Buddz, Faye Ann Lyons, The Impulse Band and many more; noon Saturday and Sunday; $10 to $15; Vinoy Park, 598 Fifth Ave. N.E., St Petersburg; (727) 327-1277

Butterfly, Herbs and Native Plant Fair; learn more about what's growing in your garden at this event which includes speakers, demonstrations, children's area, petting zoo, workshops and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; $4; University of South Florida, Botanical Gardens, 12210 Pine Drive, Tampa; (813) 974-2329

Horse show; features an American Quarter Horse Association approved novice horse show; 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; Florida State Fairgrounds (via Orient Road entrance), 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa; (941) 484-4687

Father's Day Weekend; dads receive free admission with the purchase of a full-priced child's admission ticket to Lowry Park Zoo; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $18.95 adults, $17.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.50 children ages 3 to 11, free (children ages 2 and younger); Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

Sunday

Reptile Expo and Sale; features captive born and raised snakes, lizards, tortoises, frogs, turtles and supplies for show and sale; includes a kids corner, games, contest and more; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $17 ages 12 and older, $8.50 children ages 4 to 11, free children 4 and younger and Father's with one full paid admission; Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie; (954) 473-2955

Sunday Market; features food, crafts and other wares available for purchase; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; (813) 748-0441

Father's Day Fashion Show benefiting the Children's Dream Fund ; features Rays players modeling Nordstrom fashions; includes food, drinks and all fathers present receive a signed baseball; 7 p.m. Sunday; $100; Nordstrom, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa; (727) 896-6390

Week Ahead

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

Jazz and African drumming; features a taste of complex harmonies and unusual rhythms by a wide variety of local and national musicians; includes food and drinks; 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $20 to $25; WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio, 1210 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa; (813) 238-8001

"Girls Nite Out"; features shopping, wine, fashion, beauty, art, accessories, jewelry and cosmopolitans; 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday; free; Studio 3013, 3013 San Rafael St., Tampa; (813) 254-8663

Charity Luncheon Fashion Show benefiting the Alzheimer's Family Organization features fashions by Beall's, food, prizes, auctions and raffles; noon Monday; $25; Living World Church, 5151 Rowan Road, New Port Richey; (727) 848-8888

"Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue"; Diego and Baby Jaguar celebrate the yearly Animal Carnivale in the jungle; 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday; $15.50 to $36.50; Lakeland Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland; (863) 834-8115

Children's Beach Show introduces the water cycle and the species that live in fresh water to children; includes songs about sea animals, imaginary strolls along the seashore and more; 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. Thursday; $6, $5 members, free children 2 and younger; Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

Melinda Ramos

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