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Looking for something to do? Here's a super calendar, ranging from religious hypocrites to a two-master servant.

By SHANNON BREEN
Published March 24, 2006

24 TODAY

TARTUFFE: The University of Tampa's theater department presents Tartuffe, Moliere's classic comedy about religious hypocrites. First performed in 1664 in France, the play was so controversial that it was banned by Louis XIV for several years. 8 p.m. today and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday; Falk Theater, 428 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; $5-$10. Call 253-6243.

SCULPTURES: The new exhibition, "Metal Leather Resin Wax," features contemporary sculptures by artists such as Dominique Labauvie, Jean Shin, Herve Dirosa and Marie Yoho Dorsey. Through May 15. Opening reception is from 7 to 11 p.m. today; regular gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment; Bleu Acier, 109 W Columbus Drive; Tampa; $5. Call 272-9746 or go to www.bleuacier.com.

PICASSO: Michael Murphy Gallery hosts "Picasso: A Fine Line?" through April 10. The exhibit features more than 40 original etchings and engravings by Spanish painter and sculptor Picasso. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Michael Murphy Gallery, 2701 S MacDill Ave., Tampa; free. Call or go to www.michaelmurphygallery.com.

25 SATURDAY

BEST OF TAMPA BAY: Food is the focus of Best of Tampa Bay, an annual benefit for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The event includes food and drinks from several local restaurants and live musical entertainment along the Riverwalk and throughout the Morsani Hall and Ferguson Hall lobbies. 7 p.m.; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa; $70 in advance, $80 same day. Call 229-7827.

DAR WILLIAMS AND LISA LOEB: Having been compared to Joni Mitchell, folk singer/songwriter Dar Williams released her most recent album, My Better Self, last year. Also performing is Lisa Loeb, whose 1994 single, Stay, from the Reality Bites soundtrack, made her the first unsigned artist to top the charts. 8 p.m.; Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $31. Call 274-8982.

JUAN GABRIEL: Mexican vocalist Juan Gabriel has been nominated for six Grammys and has sold 30-million album copies. The singer is in town for a performance postponed from January. 8 p.m.; Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa; $43-$133. Call 287-8844.

R. KELLY: Known for his sexually charged material, the 39-year-old R&B singer faces multiple pornography charges stemming from a case involving a teenage girl. The case hasn't gone to trial. It also doesn't seem to have stunted his music career. He has since released four albums that have sold more than 1-million copies each. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; sold out. Call (727) 791-7400.

26 SUNDAY

NOT-YET-GOODBYE, FRIDA: In what might be the last time Irritable Tribe of Poets performs at Viva la Frida, the Not-Yet-Not-Quite-Goodbye-to-Viva-La-Frida's-Party is just as it says. Not yet goodbye. At least until Johnny Ames finds a new partner with a new theme for the restaurant. Featured poets and musicians include James Tokley, Ronny Elliott, Melissa Fair, Paradox, Myron Jackson, Rhonda J. Nelson, Jim Beckwith, Peter Mongaya, Jonathan Priest, John Richardson and Ray Villadonga. 7 p.m., performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Viva la Frida Cafe y Galeria, 5901 N Florida Ave., Old Seminole Heights, Tampa; $10. Call 231-9199.

27 MONDAY

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA: Conductor Keith Lockhart leads violinist Artur Girsky and The Florida Orchestra for Mozart's Symphony No. 34, Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Lutoslawski's Concerto for Orchestra. 7:30 p.m.; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa; $15.50-$50.50. Call 286-2403.

30 THURSDAY

SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS: An out-of-work Italian servant gets lucky when he's offered two jobs in Servant of Two Masters. Through April 9. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; the Acorn Theatre at Centro Ybor, 1600 E Eighth Ave., No. 132-A, Tampa; $12-$15. Call 728-5324.

NEXT WEEK

D.L. HUGHLEY: March 31-April 2, Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant, Centro Ybor.

GO-GO'S: March 31, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

OPERA TAMPA: GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST: March 31, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.

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