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Looking for something to do?

By SHANNON BREEN
Published May 5, 2006

Looking for something to do? Here's a super calendar, ranging from ABBA to motorcycles.

NEXT WEEK

JAMES BLUNT: May 12, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

BEACH BOYS: May 13, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

GARRISON KEILLOR: May 18, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.

LOOK AHEAD

'MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL': May 19, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.

DONNA SUMMER: May 28, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

KELLY CLARKSON: July 1, Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa.

Want to send out an RSVP to the Tampa area? Fax press releases at least 10 days before publication to Shannon Breen at 226-3381, or mail to 1000 N Ashley Drive, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33602. Shannon's phone number is 226-3408 and her e-mail is breen@sptimes.com.

5 TODAY

MAY CLASSIC: The Child Abuse Council and St. John Greek Orthodox Day School host the GunnAllen Financial May Classic 5k. The annual race drew more than 1,500 runners last year, and more than 2,000 are expected Saturday. Pick up pre-race packets from 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. John Greek Orthodox Church's community center, 2418 W Swann Ave. The post-race party will feature live music, prizes, free massages and food. 6:30 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. 5K, 8:20 a.m. family fun run; Old Hyde Park Village Circle, Tampa; $10-$25. Call 874-7223.

SOMMORE: Comedian Sommore focuses her material on the realities of everyday life and spotlights the positive and negative happenings in others' lives. Sommore has made TV appearances on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, BET's Live from L.A. and Showtime at the Apollo. 7:30 and 10 p.m. today and Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Centro Ybor; $25. Call 864-4000.

GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FEST: The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival continues with screenings today and Sunday. Drawing the Line: A Portrait of Keith Haring will be shown at 7:30 p.m. today at Tampa Metro Center, 6421 N Florida Ave. in Old Seminole Heights. Excavating Taylor Mead will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Sunday followed by The Graffiti Artist at 3:30 p.m., both at Sunrise Cinemas, 1609 W Swann Ave. in Old Hyde Park Village; $9 per show. Call 879-4220.

6 SATURDAY

KIDS FAIR: The University of South Florida Health Department hosts Kid Fair for Florida KidCare, featuring face painting, music and giveaways. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Bowers/Whitley Career Center, 13609 N 22nd St., Tampa; free. Call 974-8272.

FIESTA ZOO: Lowry Park Zoo hosts Cinco de Mayo with "FiestaZoo," a cultural celebration featuring family activities, musical entertainment, Hispanic cuisine and crafts. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa; regular zoo admission is $10.50-$14.95. Call 935-8552.

MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Ybor City opens its streets to motorcycle enthusiasts for the Tampa Bay Motorcycle Rally. The event includes contests, entertainment, raffles and rides. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; throughout Ybor City; free. Call 248-0721 or go to www.tampabaymotorcyclerally.com.

7 SUNDAY

ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY: More than 3,000 people are expected to celebrate Israel's 58th year of independence at the 2006 Tampa Bay Israel Independence Day Community Festival in downtown Tampa. The event is sponsored by the Tampa Jewish Community Center in partnership with local synagogues and Jewish community agencies. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; main festivities will take place at Plant Park at the University of Tampa, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; free. Call 769-4723.

ART SHOW: The Tampa Museum of Art presents underCURRENT/overVIEW 8 through July 9. The exhibition showcases contemporary art by 30 artists from across the state. Artwork includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, video, installation art and photography. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Call 274-8130.

8 MONDAY

LYNYRD SKYNYRD: After performing under a variety of monikers, the group settled on Lynyrd Skynyrd, derived from the name of Leonard Skinner, a gym teacher at the members' high school in Jacksonville. In 1977, the band's private plane crashed in rural Mississippi, killing Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and seriously injuring other members. Lynyrd Skynyrd continues touring with old and new material, despite an almost complete turnover of original members. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $62.50-$102. Call 727 791-7400.

9 TUESDAY

'MAMMA MIA!': Got an ear for ABBA? If so, you'll probably enjoy Mamma Mia!, a musical featuring 22 ABBA songs. Set on a tiny mythical Greek island, the play follows Donna, a feisty, 40-something single mom who recalls distant memories of carefree days while her daughter paradoxically dreams of tradition, romance and a big white wedding. Through May 14. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m. May 12; 2 and 8 p.m. May 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 14; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa; $41-$79. Call 229-7827.

JAMIE CULLUM: Jazz singer, songwriter and pianist Jamie Cullum is on the road promoting his recently released CD, Catching Tales. This fourth album is the follow-up to his 2003 CD, Twentysomething. 7:30 p.m.; Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $27.50-$33. Call 274-8982.

TRAIN: Grammy-winning group Train has reached fair success with songs such as Drops Of Jupiter, Meet Virginia and Calling All Angels. They have a loyal fan base while enduring as radio playlist staples across the country. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $38-$60. Call (727) 791-7400.

WE HARDLY KNEW YE? Celebrate the life and art of the late John M. Murphy, a longtime supporter of local arts and co-founder of Silver Meteor Gallery in Ybor City. Combining a gallery exhibition with elements of an Irish wake, the show will feature food, drinks, music and memories while showcasing selected drawings, photographs, paintings and sculptures by Murphy. The artwork will be on display through May 20. An opening reception will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. Regular gallery hours are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and by appointment; Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E Sixth Ave., Ybor City; free. Call 300-3585.

10 WEDNESDAY

BOB DYLAN: One of the most distinctive and poetic voices in the history of American pop music, Bob Dylan began writing poetry at the age of 10. He released two of the 1960s' most durable folk anthems: Blowin' in the Wind and A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall. 7:30 p.m.; University of South Florida Sun Dome , 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa; $39.50-$49.50. Call 974-3111.

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