Places to Go

TODAY AND SATURDAY

The singing cop: Daniel Rodriguez, the New York "singing cop," will perform at The Groves Golf and County Club in Land O' Lakes at 7:30 p.m. Performing with Rodriguez will be his wife, New Zealand soprano Marla Kavanaugh, and New York jazz pianist Jesse Lynch. Rodriguez also is bringing a surprise guest.

Tickets are $20. The Groves is at 7924 Melogold Circle, off U.S. 41. For tickets or information, call Donna Hartwick at (813) 996-3470.

TODAY

Meet an author: Patti Leudeman Chiappa, a Port Richey resident, will be available to sign copies of her Christian fiction novel, "Sara's Journey," from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spice & Tea Exchange of Tarpon Springs, 824 Dodecanese Blvd.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Life on the farm: The Farm Festival and 21st annual Quilt Show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, a mile north of Dade City off U.S. 301 on Pioneer Museum Road.

Included in the event will be a Southern draft horse pulling competition at 10 a.m. Saturday. Both days will include cane grinding and syrup making, an arts and crafts show, traditional craft demonstrations, children's activities and live entertainment. The quilt show will feature the Hoffman Challenge traveling quilt collection, along with dolls, quilts and a clothing fashion show.

Local quilters will have their works on display, and there will be a quilt appraisal and trunk show. Quilts and supplies will be for sale. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Parking is free.

For information, call the museum at (352) 567-0262.

SATURDAY

Guitar groove: The New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., is presenting a free concert by Gabriel Ayala at 7 p.m. Ayala performs classical, tango, flamenco and jazz guitar compositions.

A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Ayala is among a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music.

Taste some chili: KB Home is sponsoring a chili cook-off from noon to 3 p.m. at Brookfield Estates in Wesley Chapel, off State Road 54, west of Eiland Boulevard. In addition to chili judging, there will be a carnival, face painting, caricature artists, a stilt walker and more. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. For information, call (813) 406-4882.

See the new 'dos: Wavelengths Hair Design Salon will host a luncheon and hair show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scotland Yards Golf Club, 9424 U.S. 301, Dade City, to raise money for the Zephyrhills Pregnancy Care Center.

Tickets are $17 and available at the salon, 6724 Gall Blvd., and the Pregnancy Care Center, 38021 Eighth Ave. For information, call (813) 783-3493.

Cruise the city: The Dade City Cruise-In will be from 3 to 8 p.m. around the historic Pasco County Courthouse on Meridian Avenue and Seventh Street in downtown Dade City. The cruise-in will feature vintage and classic cars, along with a disc jockey. There will be vendors and food.

Many of the downtown shops and eateries also will be open during the event. The Dade City Cruise-In is hosted by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and held the first Saturday of each month. For information, call the chamber, (352) 567-3759.

Fashion on parade: Tickets are available for the upcoming fashion show and luncheon garden party to be hosted by the Ladies Oriental Shrine of Zephyrhills from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 38635 Fifth Ave., on 10th Street behind the church. A $10 donation is requested. There will be door prizes, and attendees can try on clothes and purchase them at the show. For tickets, call (813) 780-8559.

Fundraising dinner: The Zephyrhills Amvets Post 550, 46454 Airport Road, will hold a fundraising dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. The menu will include grilled chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, and garlic bread. The cost is $6. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the post's building fund.

Model train show: Regal Railways will present a train show and swap meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 5850 K of C Drive, Port Richey. Vendors will be on hand with various scales of trains, tracks, accessories and more for sale. A model train layout will also be on hand for the children to enjoy. Admission is $4 for adults; children 12 and younger are free. Early bird admission is from 9 to 10 a.m. For information, call (727) 244-1341 or go to www.regalrailways.com.

See some karate: Ingram's Karate School will hold a demonstration and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 271-0214.

Find a bargain: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road, Land O' Lakes, will hold its semi-annual rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 949-7173, or go to www.holytrinitylutz.com.

Saturday market: The Shops at Wiregrass will hold its First Saturday Fresh Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the outdoor mall off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard at State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. The fresh market will have more than 50 vendors featuring local, certified organic, hydroponics and conventional produce; Florida-grown plants; herbs and flowers; organic garden food; and supplies. There will also be locally made foods such as jams, jellies, salsa, dips, seasonings and sauces. There will be local artists and live music. For information, e-mail freshmarketwiregrass@tampabay.rr.com. The fresh markets are the first Saturday of each month.

Get a stack of blueberry pancakes: Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, Holiday, will serve an all-you-care-to-eat blueberry pancake breakfast from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Cost is $3. Children 18 and younger eat free if accompanied by a parent. For information, call (727) 937-1520.

Don a mask: A Valentine's masquerade dinner ball will be held by the Filipino-American Social Club Inc. of Hernando and Pasco counties at Heritage Pines Country Club ballroom, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., Hudson, from 6 to 11 p.m. Attendees are asked to wear Venetian-style masks, formal attire or costumes. The evening includes an authentic Italian cuisine buffet, music performed by Rhythm in Motion and romantic activities. Tickets cost $35 per person for FASC members $40 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (352) 666-7686 or (727) 376-3680.

Moonlight and Ivory: The 13th annual Moonlight and Ivory concert will be at the historic Dade City Woman's Club on Palm Avenue. The show highlights talented members of the communities of Dade City, Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel. Included will be vocal and instrumental performances that include Broadway, jazz, classical, contemporary, sacred and bluegrass numbers.

The event includes an art show displaying the works of local artists. Refreshments will be served by Celebrate Catering at intermission.

A matinee performance will be at 2 p.m. with tickets available for $15. Doors for the evening performance will open at 7 p.m. for the art show, with the concert starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the evening performance is $25.

Tickets are available at the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, from any Heritage Arts Association board member or by calling Jean Johnson at (352) 567-3460.

SUNDAY

Hear some tunes: At 2:30 p.m., the Richey Concert Band will give a concert at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. Donations will be accepted at the door. For information, call (727) 842-9177.

Eat and pray: People of Faith: Breakfast and Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Baha'i Center, 1136 U.S. 19, Holiday. The breakfast is free. Donations will not be accepted. For information, call (813) 383-6613.

ONGOING

Comedy tonight (and during the weekend): "The Complete History of America (Abridged)," a comedy by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, will be presented by B.A.D. Company at the Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road, Shady Hills. Performances are at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Feb. 12. Matinees are at 3 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 13. Reserved seats are $15, general admission is $9 (available at the door. For information or to purchase tickets, call (727) 857-2604 or visit www.ed-pac.org.

UPCOMING

Art of recycling: The 2011 Art of Recycling Exhibit will open to the public at 8 a.m. Monday at the West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey. The public may vote for its favorite piece of art in the "People's Choice" category for five days.

Carnival time: Bishop Larkin Catholic School, 8408 Monarch Drive, Port Richey, will hold its third annual carnival Thursday through Feb. 13, on the school grounds. The carnival will feature midway rides, games and concessions, food and live entertainment throughout the weekend. The event will include a rummage sale open all weekend and a craft fair and vendor expo from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 13.

Tickets and discounted wristbands can be purchased in advance for $10, or $50 for the entire weekend, by contacting Sharon Spencer at skkpence@verizon.net.

For details, visit www.bishoplarkin.org or call the school office at (727) 862-6981.

Mmmmmm ... chocolate: Bentley Commons at Zephyrhills will host its second Chocolate Extravaganza from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the senior living community at 38130 Pretty Pond Road. For information, call (813) 779-4501 or visit www.bentleycommons.com/zephyrhills.