'Rocket Man' Meets 'Piano Man'

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

Today

Hey, Hey, It's A Monkee

Micky Dolenz, a member of the 1960s television show/pop band The Monkees, brings his own band to Busch Gardens Stanleyville Theatre, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, today through Saturday as part of the Real Music Concert Series.

Dolenz sings his old hits along with blues-inspired material featuring his vocalist sister, Coco.

Show times are 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The concerts are free with regular park admission. For details, call 1-888-800-5447 or go to www.buschgardens.com.

Thursday

Piano Men Unite At The Forum

Billy Joel and Elton John bring their Face 2 Face tour to the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, at 7:30 p.m.

Joel and John open the concert with a series of duets, and then each artist plays a set with his own band, followed by a finale featuring both artists and both bands.

Tickets are $54.25, $99.75 and $179.75, and available at the box office or by calling Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844.

For information, call (813) 301-2500 or go to www .stpetetimesforum.com.

Friday

It's Teen Night At The Planteen

Children age 12 to 15 can munch on pizza and dance the evening away from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., Plant City.

A disc jockey will play dance music. The cost is $7.

Teen Nights will also be held from 7 to 11 p.m. March 13 and 27, April 3, 10 and 24 and May 1, 8 and 15.

Call (813) 659-4256.

Saturday

ZOO Zoom Benefits Programs

Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, presents its fourth annual ZOO Zoom at 7:30 a.m. The 5K run winds through the zoo and along the Hillsborough River.

Registration is $27 and includes zoo admission, T-shirt and post-race refreshments. Proceeds benefit zoo programs. Call (813) 935-8552, ext. 239, or go to www.lowry parkzoo.com.

Time To Dig In At Dover Church Dinner

The menu for Dover United Methodist Church's dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. includes ham and roast beef. The tickets are $6.50 for adults and $2.50 for children.

Besides the entrees, the menu also includes mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert, and tea or coffee.

The meals are available for dine in or carryout at the church, on Moores Lake Road a quarter-mile north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

A Fest For Bike Lovers

The monthly Bike Fest motorcycle show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. in and around Union Station Welcome Center, 102 N. Palmer St., Plant City.

The event features live music, vendors and the roar of motorcycles old and new. Call (813) 754-3707.

More Than A Meal

The atmosphere at the Turquoise Mediterranean Grill Restaurant includes belly dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. The restaurant is inside the lobby of the Days Inn hotel at 301 S. Frontage Road, Plant City.

Call (813) 659-8400.

Sunday

It May Be Berry Fest, But This Is About Milk

A traveling exhibit that encourages the consumption of milk will be at the Florida Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .

The Drink Well. Live Well. Wellness Center will be at the festival grounds one day only near the Kiddie Corral.

At the exhibit, visitors can get health assessments from a registered dietitian, sample milk from Velda Farms, receive five-minute chair massages, get souvenir milk mustache photos and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a personal chef consultation from Real Simple magazine

There's no charge for any of the activities.

Monday

Some Florida Garden Favorites

Master gardener Virginia Overstreet will present a program, "Favorite Plants of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association," from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City.

There's no charge but guests are invited to bring a plant to exchange.

For information, call (813) 757-9215.

Learn To Dance

Veteran instructor Susan Staton will give lessons in such dances as rumba, cha-cha and waltz at 7 p.m. at the Red Rose Inn and Suites, 2011 N. Wheeler St., Plant City.

The cost is $10, and no partner is needed. Call (813) 752-3141.

Upcoming

Country Singer To Play Dallas Bull

Recording artist and songwriter Pat Green will perform some of his country hits at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Dallas Bull, 3322 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

Green's hits include "Wave on Wave," "Feels Just Like It Should" and his most recent single, "Let Me."

Tickets are $9.95 in advance through Ticketmaster or at www.dallasbull.com, or $15 at the door.

Call (813) 987-2855 for information and tickets.

Kids Night With A Mardi Gras Theme

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to Kids Night with a Mardi Gras theme from 6 to 9 p.m. March 14 at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., Plant City.

The event includes outdoor games, search for money, bingo and other activities. Popcorn and Kool-Aid will be served.

The cost is $5. Call (813) 659-4256.