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Things to do
Looking for something to do? Here's a super calendar, from three-minute dating to hurricane preparation.
By SHANNON BREEN
Published June 16, 2006
TODAY IL DIVO: Composed of American tenor David Miller, French singer Sebastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin, the quartet Il Divo released its debut album last year. They released another album, Ancora, this year, which is a 10-track collection of new music. 8 p.m., Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa; $45-$85. Call 287-8844. BARBIE LIVE IN FAIRYTOPIA: Barbie, a beautiful flower fairy who longs for wings, embarks on a musical journey to save her beloved fairyland. Performers sing, dance and fly through the air. 7 p.m. today; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa; $12.50-$37.50 ($5 lap seats for children under 18 months). Call 229-7827. HALCYON: Local trio Halcyon is full of insightful, trademark harmonies. The trio - guitarists Debbie Hunseder and Stephanie Callahan and percussionist Alvon Griffin - has won local, regional and national awards. 8 p.m.; Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road; $12. Call 991-0666. CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN: Standup comedian Christian Finnegan might be best known as "Chad," the unfortunate roommate in the Chappelle's Show skit "The Mad Real World," a parody of MTV's The Real World. In addition, he has had several TV appearances, including VH1's series Best Week Ever; The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson; The Today Show; and his own half-hour special Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan. 7:30 and 10 p.m. today and Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; Tampa Improv, Centro Ybor; $12-$16. Call 864-4000. SATURDAY HURRICANE EXPO: To be in the cone or not to be in the cone. That is the question. With odds pointing to a powerful hurricane hitting someplace along Florida's coast this season, the consensus says: Be prepared. That's why the city of Tampa is hosting a hurricane expo featuring more than 50 exhibits. Mayor Pam Iorio is scheduled to attend. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa; free. Go to www.tampagov.net/fair. ROCKABILLY CONCERT: Cigar Store Indians and Mojo Gurus perform for an upbeat, foot-tapping, rockabilly concert at Skipper's Smokehouse. 8 p.m.; 910 Skipper Road, Tampa; $10-$13. Call 991-0666. SUNDAY 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD': In Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) is a lawyer in a racially divided Alabama town during the 1930s. He agrees to defend a young black man accused of raping a white woman. In the process, his two young children learn unforgettable lessons in justice, morality and prejudice. Robert Duvall made his acting debut as Boo Radley. The film is presented as part of Tampa Theatre's Summer Classic Film Series. 3 p.m.; Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $7. Call 274-8982. TUESDAY REFUGEE ALL STARS: Community radio station WMNF 88.5 presents Refugee All Stars of Sierra Leone, a local reggae band. 8 p.m.; Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road; $15-$18. Call 991-0666. WEDNESDAY SPEED DATING: In today's fast-paced world, who has time to spend a first date having dinner and watching a movie? Speed dating offers men and women ages 30 through 45 several three-minute dates in one night. After each session, daters indicate on a scorecard whether they would like to see the person again. Check-in is at 7 p.m., dating begins at 7:30 p.m.; Whiskey Park South, 720 S Howard Ave., Tampa; $35. Call 259-9669. NEXT WEEK THURSDAY DAVE CHAPPELLE: Best known for his irreverent standup, Dave Chappelle hosted two seasons of Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show, in which his sketch comedy heavily skewered racial stereotypes and slurs, including his own African-American heritage. This, combined with pointed social and political commentary, quickly gained the show popularity. 7 and 10 p.m. Thursday and June 24; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $55-$65. Call (727) 791-7400. A master of irreverent standup, Dave Chappelle, best known for his Comedy Central series, visits Ruth Eckerd Hall at 7 and 10 p.m. Thursday. D.L. HUGHLEY: June 23, Tampa Improv, Ybor City. VANS WARPED TOUR: June 23, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. PHIL LESH AND FRIENDS: June 23, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa. 'WIZARD OF OZ': June 24-25, Tampa Theatre, Tampa. ST. PETE PRIDE 2006: June 24, Grand Central District, St. Petersburg. CHICAGO: June 27-July 2, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa. LOOK AHEAD AL GREEN: June 30, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. KELLY CLARKSON: July 1, Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa. RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND: July 7, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY: July 11, Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa. 'CASABLANCA:' July 15-16, Tampa Theatre, Tampa.
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