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Published: June 27, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Saturday

St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival; features more than 300 vendors displaying items for show and sale, live entertainment, classic cars, food, parade and more in honor of diversity, pride and acceptance in the community; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; located between 22nd and 28th Street on Central Avenue, St. Petersburg (parade begins at 10 a.m. on 31st Street and Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg); (727) 214-4102

Sunday

Festival of San Juan Bautista; families come together for a time of fun and celebration featuring folkloric groups, wrestling exhibitions and more; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday; free admission; Rancho El Lago, 1600 Taylor Road, Brandon; (813) 598-9784

THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Clarence Darrow"; a one-man play by David W. Rintels reflecting on the life and career of one of the most controversial and courageous defenders of justice in American history; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $16; Masque Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 810-3392

"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 (no performance July 4); $14 adults, $12 students with ID and seniors 55 and older; Carrollwood Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"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; $18 adults, $10 students; St. Petersburg Little Theatre, 4025 31st. St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 866-1973

"A Dream Play"; 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; $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Jesus Christ Superstar"; popular musical, starring Ted Neeley and Corey Glover, focuses on the last few weeks of Christ's life, told in an anachronistic manner; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $26.50 to $65.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

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 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

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Today

"Dreamers Against Drugs"; a theatrical production emphasizing the dangers of various drugs written by kids, for kids and about kids; 2 p.m. today (call for time and location of other performances); free; Cyrus Green Community Center, 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa; (813) 931-2106

DANCE

Today-Sunday

Millennium Dancesport Championships; features ballroom and Latin dancers from around the world competing for cash and prizes; includes American rhythm, American ballroom, international standard, international Latin and more; 8 a.m. today and Sunday; $25 to $125; Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1000

Sunday

"Got to Tap" Showcase; a tap dancing performance featuring Lynn Schwab, Ryan Lohoff, Michael Boston and the 2008 Festival Tappers; 3 p.m. Sunday; $15, $10 seniors and children 12 and younger; J.B. White Performing Arts Theater, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater; (727) 278-2801

ARTS

Today

Artist meet-and-greet; meet Kathryn Pannepacker and view her art exhibit "Gesture"; includes live music; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; Tre Amici, 1907 19th St. N., Tampa; (813) 273-0017

"Gallery Crawl" of exhibits related to the Handweavers Guild of America's Convergence 2008 features various hand woven tapestries by contemporary fiber artists; 4 to 9 p.m. today; free; call for listings of participating venues around the Tampa area; (678) 730-0010

Reception; features "Connect/Disconnect" by Maria Albornoz and Kim Johnson; 7 to 9 p.m. today; free; University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-5464

Reception; "Convergence 2008 Reception" features the works of Victoria Z. Rivers; includes a gallery talk; 4 to 9 p.m. today; free; Clayton Galleries, 4105 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 831-3753

Reception; features three fiber art exhibits in conjunction with Convergence 2008; includes "Weave and Resist," "Chinami Ricketts" and "An Octopus's Garden"; 4 to 9 p.m. today; free; Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus, 2001 14th St., Tampa; (813) 253-7674

Summer Art Party; features works by Jen Saavedra; includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres; 5art, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 340-9056

Saturday

Flair for the Arts; the second annual Exhibit of Traditional, Digital, Textual and Performance Art features paintings, poetry, music fiction, video, sculptures and more; 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Ulmer Park, 301 W. Bay Drive, St. Petersburg; (727) 587-6740 ext. 5017

Convergence 2008 presents "Kids Bring your Parents for Free" day to promote the Handweavers Guild of America mission of education in the fiber arts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free (one adult per child); Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (678) 730-0010

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

Sunday

Reception; features Yvonne Grace's "Legacy of Love and Laughter," the story of her family in the form of a triptych; 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday; free; Don Vista Cultural Arts Center, 3300 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach; (727) 363-2144

Gallery talk; Jennifer Hardin and Jean Gollay discuss "Art, Friendships, and the New York School: The Benjamin Gollay Collection"; 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 adults, $10 seniors 65 and older, $6 students 7 and older with current ID, free children 7 and younger and members; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Gallery talk; tour the "California Dreaming" exhibition with Cameron Taylor-Brown, president of California Fibers; 3 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, St. Petersburg; (727) 712-5762

COMEDY

Today

Laughter in Paradise; laugh the evening away with Ant ("Last Comic Standing") and Christine O'Leary; includes an after-party, dinner, wine and a meet-and-greet with performers; 7:30 p.m. today (dance party begins at 10 p.m.); $50 to $55 ($10 dance party only); Nova 535, 535 Martin Luther King St., St. Petersburg; (727) 214-4102

Andrew Dice Clay performs; 7:30 p.m. today; $48.50; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (727) 791-7400

Today-Saturday

Tim Wilson ("Grace Under Fire") performs; 8 and 10 p.m. today, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday; $6 to $20; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

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

Valarie Storm 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

Lavell Crawford ("Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza") performs; 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, 7:30 and10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $22; Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Saturday

Killers of Comedy; features a performance by The Rev. Bob Levy, Sal Governale, Richard Christy, Yucko the Clown and Shuli; includes a special appearance by Beetlejuice; 8 p.m. Saturday; $30 to $50; State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-3045

Sunday

Young Comedians Roadshow; join Brian Sawin, Rolyn Lewis, Sharon Gabaree, Paul Soleo, Rahn Man and Jodi White as they compete in becoming America's next great stand-up comedian; 7 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $19; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Birthday Bash; celebrate Vintage Wine Cellar's 15th anniversary with wine and champagne samples; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellar, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Saturday

Firefighters BBQ Cook-off; the first annual Hillsborough County Firefighters BBQ Cook-off competition features food, face painting, balloons, games, awards ceremony and more benefiting the Firefighters Widow and Children's Fund; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Fresh Market, 13147 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 964-8001

Beertopia; the second annual Beertopia features a celebration of beer and food; includes beer tastings, promos, give-aways, live entertainment and more; 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday; free; Tank's Tap Room, 13150 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 961-2337

Week Ahead

Wine tasting celebration; features a perfect summer pairing for picnic cuisine; includes light and fruity wines, spicy reds and sparkling wines; 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Vino 100, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Summer Jazz Series; features live musical entertainment by Impromptu; 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

Krewe of the Black Swan Booty Bash; features auctions, music, food, live entertainment, guest appearances and more, benefiting "It's All About Kids"; 6:30 p.m. today; $20; Gilligan's, 202 N. Morgan St., Tampa; (813) 301-9050

"Global Lens 2008" traveling film series presents "The Kite," a drama about marriage and politics in Lebanon; 9 p.m. today; $5 to $8; The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Open mic; features, poetry readings, open mic, spoken word, drama, comedy, music and more; 9 p.m. to midnight today; free; NOLA Cafe, 301 W. Platt St., Tampa; (813) 831-3730

Saturday

Kidz Connect; a real and virtual performance with teens in Amsterdam; includes dancing, music and theater; 2 p.m. Saturday; $10; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Filmfest; celebrate the moving picture in an installation featuring short films, music videos, local and foreign movies; includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday; $10; ARTpool, 919 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 324-3878

Variety Night Show with Motown Maurice and The Combination features move than 15 acts and different genres of music; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $25 to $30; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 951-0794

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

"Xtreme Fighting Championship"; "Salute to Our Armed Forces" features a mixed martial arts competition; includes bike contests, live music and more; 1 p.m. Saturday; $22.75, $32.75 and $52.75; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 301-6600

Book signing and art exhibition; Ann Turner Cook signs copies of her book "Micopany in Shadow"; includes an exhibition of watercolor and acrylic paintings by Frank Bolock; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N. Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 932-0241

Martial arts competition; Master Mehrdad Muay Thai Classic XVIV features a martial arts and Muay Thai kickboxing competition; 6 p.m. Saturday; $15 to $25; Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor; (727) 573-8589

Main Street Blast!; New Port Richey's annual patriotic extravaganza features classic rock music, food, beverages, arts, crafts, "Miss Fire Cracker" contest, pet parade, games, fireworks display and more; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Simms Park, located along U.S. 19 between Port Richey and Holiday, downtown New Port Richey; (727) 842-8066

Cat auditions; felines and their owners audition to be on "The Meow Mix Game Show" for an opportunity to win cash and prizes; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; free; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa; (212) 253-8777

Saturday-Sunday

Craft festival; the sixth annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival features handmade jewelry, unique clothing, paintings, candles, plants, pottery, flowers and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free admission; Main Street in Downtown Dunedin; (813) 962-0388

Sunday

Wedding and Party Extravaganza; features products and services for all aspects of party planning; includes fashion show, food samples, decorations, photography, prizes and silent auction; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $10; Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg; (813) 249-9000

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

Miss Florida Pageant; 73rd annual Miss Florida Pageant features 45 contestants competing for Miss Florida 2008 and the opportunity to compete for Miss America 2009; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $32; Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-5798

Hometown celebration; "Dunedin Hometown USA" features live musical entertainment by The 60's Groove and The Shaguars; includes a fireworks display; 6 p.m. Thursday; free; Knology Park, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin; (727) 812-4531

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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