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Published: October 10, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Today-Sunday

Clip 19: the former Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival continues, featuring films and shorts about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community; films shown this weekend include "The Art of Being Straight," "Drifting Flowers," "Were the World Mine" and more; festival screenings begin at 6:30 p.m. today; 2 p.m. Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday; Sister Merrywidow's Masquerade Ball is at 9 p.m. Sunday at Bar, 1401 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City; screenings are held at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; $7 to $20; for information, go to www.tiglff.com; (813) 879-4220

Saturday

Streetcar Fest: TECO Streetcar System hosts its anniversary celebration featuring behind-the-scenes tours, five-cent rides all day, special discounts for restaurants and admissions, food and live entertainment; 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; free; within and between the Channelside District and Ybor City, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 449-4707

"Karing for Kids" Children's Health Fair features booths from groups including the Plant City Fire Rescue and the YMCA, with activities for children and informational material for adults; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Arthur Boring Civic Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, 2202 W. Reynolds St., Tampa; (813) 757-8511

Saturday-Sunday

Asian Pacific Rim Festival features exotic entertainment, Asian cuisine, arts and crafts vendors, classical Indian dancers and a Chinese dragon; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; free; England Brothers Bandshell Park, 5121 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park; (727) 552-1896

Cotee River October Bike Fest features a motorcycle display, tattoo contest, fire truck pull and live music; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; free; along 5443 Main St., New Port Richey; (727) 842-7651

Week Ahead

Rock, Rib & Ride Festival: a family-friendly event with fair food, midway rides, games, rib competition, live music and entertainment including Neal McCoy and Blue Oyster Cult; 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday; ages 2 and younger are free, $5 ages 3 to 11, $8 adults; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 661-8683

Clearwater Jazz Holiday: features four days of jazz talents and fireworks displays, with performances by BK Jackson, Kyle Eastwood Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Patti Austin and the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Orchestra; Tony Bennett headlines Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 19; free; Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 461-5200

THEATER

Today-Saturday

"The Rocky Horror Show": rock 'n' roll musical includes audience participation at select shows; 7:30 and 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (through Nov. 1); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Jaeb Theater, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Today-Sunday

"The Chosen": Stageworks presents a drama about the friendship of two Jewish boys and the conflict it creates in their families; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 19); $10 to $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Playhouse, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"The Prisoner of Second Avenue": Neil Simon's comedy about a middle-aged couple trying to cope with corporate downsizing, financial woes, noisy neighbors, and a crime-ridden city; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $12 to $15; West Coast Players, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; (727) 734-7100

"The Graduate": after graduating, a young man gets seduced by Mrs. Robinson and then falls in love with her daughter; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $12 and $14; Carrollwood Players Playhouse, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 265-4000

"By the Waters of Babylon": a bittersweet love story about two lost souls trying to banish their ghosts; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (through Oct. 19); $24 to $39; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"The Vagina Monologues": edgy staged readings about female sexuality; 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 18); "pay-as-you-can" admission; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" takes on issues of sexuality, race, pollution and war; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $15; University of South Florida, Theatre I, 4204 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-2301

"The House of Frankenstein": a comedy about a mute monster, a German housekeeper and houseguests who include Dracula, the Wolfman and the Phantom of the Opera; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 19); $15 (two-for-one tickets); Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport; (727) 345-1474

"The Miracle Worker": the famous story of a lonely teacher and her bitter, violent and spoiled student; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10 to $14; Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace; (813) 983-1710

"Bat Boy: The Musical": M.A.D. Theatre presents a comedic satire about a half boy-half bat creature discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, W.Va.; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (through Oct. 19); $15 to $20; The Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa; (813) 386-6173

Sunday

"Upstairs/Downstairs": 30-minute single-character vignettes bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life; 2 p.m. Sunday (through Nov. 16); $5 adult, $2 children younger than 12 suggested donation; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 254-1891

Week Ahead

"The Wizard of Oz": Dorothy and Toto set out to see the wizard along the yellow brick road with friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (through Oct. 19); $38.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"Harry the Dirty Dog": ArtsPower presents the story of a dog who hates to take baths and one day gets so dirty that he is unrecognizable to his family; 11:45 a.m. Wednesday; $5.50 and $6.50; Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon; (813) 685-8888

DINNER THEATER

Today-Sunday

"Social Security": the domestic tranquility of a married couple is shattered by a series of visitors; 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday (through Nov. 2); $29.90; Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 446-5898

"Gold Diggers of 1633": a musical comedy that re-tells the story of dirty old men, young lovers and gold diggers; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (through Nov. 22); $35 to $45; Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

Saturday

"Murder on the Set": 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

CHILDREN'S THEATER

Saturday

"Mother Goose and a Pocketful of Rhymes": Nursery rhymes come to life with classic stories like "Little Boy Blue," "The Cat and The Fiddle" and "Yankee Doodle Dandy"; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; $6 children, $7 adults; Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive; (727) 587-6793

Sunday

"Rumpelstiltskin": a baker's daughter learns valuable lessons about never making promises you can't keep; 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday; $7.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, TECO Theater, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

DANCE

Today-Saturday

Salsa Caliente Dance Studio Anniversary Celebration includes a kick-off party, dance workshops and live salsa performances; kick-off party at 10 p.m. today, $7, dance workshops at 1 p.m. Saturday, $20 each; Flava Fitness Studio, 3744 W. Lambright Ave., Tampa; anniversary social from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., $15 (weekend passes available); Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; (813) 792-8244

Week Ahead

The Kanvas features a free-style dance battle, music by DJ Xspex and hip-hop performances by VYB, Twisted, Kameleons and Enigma; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $5; The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa; (813) 247-2555

ARTS

Today

Closing reception: Life Enrichment Center hosts an exhibition of 14 juried paintings; 5 to 8 p.m. today; free; Tampa Museum of Art, 2306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 259-1721

Exhibition opening: "White/Box/Group/Show2" includes all art media such as painting, sculpture, photography, digital/graphic art and more; 7 to 10 p.m. today; free; 5art, 1906 N. Armenia Ave, No. 211, Tampa; (813) 245-1034

Little Black Dress Night: social event with light refreshments in support of the museum's educational programs (pants are welcome); 7 to 9 p.m. today; $15; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Opening exhibition: "Midtown Through Our Eyes" features a photography project by Melrose Elementary and John Hopkins Middle School Students that includes documented experiences through the Midtown neighborhood of St. Petersburg; 5 to 8 p.m. today (through Oct. 18); free; Studio 620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Saturday

Opening reception: "New Collected Works of Erik Jones" showcases his original illustrations and paintings; 8 to 11 p.m.; Saturday; free; Pale Horse Design & Gallery, 19 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-6202

Opening reception: "Coming Home" features the artwork of Florida painter Christopher Stills; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; $10 (free to members); Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833

"Art Gone Bad: Underground Apocalyse": multimedia art show and Texas "death match" skateboard contest featuring local artists; 7 p.m. Saturday; 688 Skatepark, Spillhouse Gallery, 6140 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; (727) 365-6688

Opening reception: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society presents a "juried signature show" with artists from the Bay area; 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday (through Nov. 1); Suntan Arts Center, 330 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 367-3818

Opening reception: "Celebration of the Arts" exhibition and sale of original artwork by members of Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance and features caricatures by Bruce Norris; 2 to 5 p.m.; free; Artists' Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 446-1708

Art In The Park includes painters, sculptures, glass workers, jewelry artists, potters, kids' activities and food vendors; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; Williams Park, corner of First Street 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

Saturday-Sunday

St. Armands Art Festival: an outdoor showcase of juried artwork from local and national artists with work that includes hand-designed earrings, prints, metal sculptures, paintings, photography, glass, ceramics and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free; 411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota; (941) 388-1554

Week Ahead

Artist reception: an exhibition featuring "Life is Music" by Mexican artist Rony Shubich that includes refreshments, live Latin music and dancing; 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; free; St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Petersburg; (727) 363-9245

Exhibition opening: "Holocaust Portfolio" by Martin Mendelsberg combines Hebrew characters with historical photographs to depict life before and during the Holocaust; 7 p.m. Wednesday; free to members, $12 non-members; Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 820-0100

OPERA

Sunday

"Die Csardasfurstin" by Emmerich Kalman features a film of an operetta classic staring Anna Moffo and Rene Kollo; 1:30 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 796-7280

COMEDY

Today

Open mic: 7 p.m. today; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Today-Saturday

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

Lazlow: 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

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

Today-Sunday

Louis Johnson: 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; $14; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Dale Jones: 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

Sunday

Benji Brown: 9:30 p.m. Sunday; $10; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Week Ahead

Comedy from the Road Less Traveled showcases some of the Bay Area's top "alternative" comics, followed by the Wild Rice Improv Comedy Troupe; 8 p.m. Wednesday; $6; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Comics Night Out features more than 20 comedians on one night; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; $10; Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Hal Sparks: 8 p.m. Thursday; $16; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Todd Yohn: 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $15; Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Saturday

Breakfast with Dali: an interactive tour of the museum designed for children ages 5-12, featuring works which appeal to children followed by breakfast; $20 nonmembers per family of two, $15 members per family of two; 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Movie screening: The Mel Brooks classic "Young Frankenstein" will be shown outdoors; 8 p.m. today; free; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Riverwalk, 1010 MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Book signing: James Reese reads and signs his latest book about vampires, "The Dravula Dossier"; 6 p.m. today; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Fall Flip Flop Fling: beachside event featuring refreshments, Jimmy Buffet and island-style music, drawings and auctions; 6 to 9 p.m. today; $25; Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg; (727) 363-5170

Meet the Scientist Day: Mayor Pam Iorio and Tampa Bay students welcome the 2008 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year, Lydia Villa-Komaroff, with a celebration; 10 a.m. today; free; Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6100

Today-Saturday

Haunted Horse-A-Ween: a fundraiser with haunted hayride, pony rides, petting zoo, face painters, bonfire and games with prizes; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays (through Oct. 25); $5; In the Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919

Halloween Horror Nights: The 18th annual event, with a "Bloody Mary" theme, offers a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses and live shows and an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roaming the park (may be too intense for young children); 7:30 tonight and Saturday; Thursdays though Sundays (through Oct. 19) and Wednesdays through Sundays (Oct. 22-Nov. 1); $69.95 (discounts available for Florida residents); Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando; (407) 224-4233 or halloweenhorrornights.com.

Howl-O-Scream: Busch Gardens' ninth season of gruesome scares is built around a couple of witchy women, the deadly Raven Twins; includes a bloody body lab, Killer Klownz, Zombie Junction, vampires and more; 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. today and Saturday, 7:30 to 1 a.m. Thursday (through Nov. 1); $64.95 ($99.95, VIP passes); Busch Gardens, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa; 1-888-800-5447 or RavenTwins.com.

Today-Sunday

Zoo Boo: A family-friendly Halloween experience waits after dark in Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, where you can stroll by real tarantulas on Creepy Crawler Lane or join a skeleton pirate crew for the Bubblegum Boneyard Carriage Ride; through Nov. 1; 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; $17 for ages 12 and older and $14 for ages 3 to 11; a $27 pass is good for unlimited admission Thursdays and Sundays; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

"Sesame Street Live: When Elmo Grows Up": the newest character, Abby Cadabby, joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and other furry friends in their preparation for a pageant; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday; $12 to $24; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Necronomicon: Stone Hill Science Fiction Association hosts an exhibition of science fiction, fantasy and horror with guests of honor Frederik Pohl, Julie Czerneda and Rick Wilber; 3 p.m. to midnight today, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $30 and $50; Hilton Bayfront, 333 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-5000

Bollywood Weekend: Sunscreen Film Festival presents film screenings that include "Bride and Prejudice" today at 7 p.m., "Mughal-E-Azam" Saturday at 7 p.m. and "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" Sunday at 3 p.m.; $10; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show features antique dealers from around the country, exhibition booths that include furniture, art, jewelry, pottery, silver, vintage clothing and more; 5 to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $6; ages 12 and younger free; Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-4130

NSRA Southeast Nationals features thousands of specialty vehicles from throughout the country, activities for kids and adults, arts and crafts show and live entertainment; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $2 to $14; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Saturday

Movie screening: "Galaxy Quest" is shown as part of a kid-friendly films series; 10 a.m. Saturday; free; Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-6697

Cornhole Bowl: includes tournaments of two-person teams with live music by the Shakes Society; 11 a.m. Saturday; Cuban Club, 2010 Avenida República de Cuba, Tampa; (813) 248-2954

Huff and Puff Adaptive Fitness Expo: exhibitions and demonstrations that include kayaking, tai chi, fishing, dance & creative movements, hand cycle and tandem bike rides, wheelchair basketball; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Drive, St. Petersburg; (727) 577-0065

Team Hope Walk: Tampa Support Group of Huntington's Disease Society of America hosts a walk to raise money for the Central Florida affiliate of HDSA; 9 a.m. Saturday; $10 to $30; Chamberlain High School Track, 9401 N. Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 264-2808

Film screening: Sunset Cinema presents "The Goonies" as part of Tampa Theatre's Outdoor Traveling Picture Show; 7:15 p.m. Saturday; River Tower Park at Sulphur Springs, 701 E. Bird St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981

Art Walk: Gulfport Beach features artisans, crafters and entertainers selling handmade wares; 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; along Beach Blvd. in Gulfport; (727) 322-5217

Pumpkin Patch in the Park: Tampa Heights celebrates fall with live music, kids' games, pumpkin patch, apple bobbing, face painting and more; 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free; Fernando Rodriguez Mesa Park, 2105 N. Morgan St., Tampa; (813) 301-0435

Book signing: Tampa Bay's Jack Harris signs his book of essays, "Unwrapped"; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday; Borders South Tampa, 909 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 874-5722

Downtown Farmers Curb Market includes produce, breads, Amish butter, organics, herbs, landscape plants, handcrafted jewelry, fine art, candles, food and music; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; plaza of Curtis Peterson Building, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland; (863) 221-4633

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

Farmer's 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

Bridge Street Market: features fresh, organic and hydroponic produce; includes fresh flowers, apparel, sandals, wood art, candles, cookbooks, food, crafts and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; 107 Bridge Street Lot, Bradenton Beach; (941) 518-4431

Saturday-Sunday

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom offers all treats and no tricks featuring friendly ghosts and Disney characters in costume. Guests also can wear Halloween costumes. Included are "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade" and the "Happy HalloWishes" fireworks show; 7 p.m. today, Monday, Thursday and select weekend nights through Oct. 30 (Oct. 31 is sold out); $55.95 (ages 10 and older), $49.95 (ages 3 to 9); Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Orlando; (407) 934-7639 or disneyworld.com.

Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering: Florida Native American Indian Society presents an arts and crafts show featuring clothing and blankets along with entertainment that includes flute players, singers, dancers, story-tellers, drummers and more; 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Sunday; free; Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City; (813) 754-8990

Haunted House: Pinellas Park Police and Fire Department present a haunted house for all ages; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday; $6 children 12 and younger, $7 adults; Fantasy Costumes, 4461 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park; (727) 678-9876

Sunday

Sunset Stroll: National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts a one-mile walk to raise awareness of mental illnesses; 6 p.m. Sunday; at North Straub Park along Fifth Avenue and Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg; (727) 209-0890

Week Ahead

Film screening/fundraiser: short documentary with Chernobyl Heart about the effects of radiation on the children of Belarus; 7 p.m. Monday; free; Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-6697

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

Book signing and reception: author James Brock will discuss his poetry book, "Nearly Florida"; 5 p.m. Wednesday; free; University of South Florida, Grace Allen Room of the library, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-3657

Book signing: Carey Hart discusses and signs "Inked: The Life of the Tattoo" that features portraits of skin art and history of the art form; 6 p.m. Wednesday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

We Are the Ghosts features a Halloween scavenger hunt that includes clues and riddles that are based on new research about real 1906 Tampa Bay Hotel guests; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday (through Oct. 31); $2 and $5; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 254-1891

Sukkot Celebration includes music, traditional reading and rituals from Jewish culture and light refreshments; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Eckerd College, Hough Quad, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 867-1166

Book signing: Deborah Sharp reads and signs "Mama Does Time: A Mace Bauer Mystery"; 7 p.m. Thursday; free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Sara Minton

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