LOOKALIKE CONTEST: Eleventh annual mother-child lookalike contest, noon to 3 p.m. at The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Winners and prizes awarded at 3 p.m. Free. Call 821-6164.

GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA: Vickie Winans is joined by the Mighty Clouds of Joy for a Mother's Day performance, 4 p.m. in the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $25.50 at the door. Call 892-5767. Or check the Web site at www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm.

PREACHING AND PRAISE: Pastor Shirley Caesar is joined by Glenn Miller, J.L. Cash and Praise, Darryl and the Joy Boyz (Gospel Midgets) and the Bethel Community Baptist Church Dance Team for a Mother's Day Gospel Explosion, 5 p.m. in the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $23 at the door. Call 892-5202 or check Web site for information on Coliseum events, www.stpete.org/coliseum.htm.

MOTHER'S DAY THE NATURAL WAY: Moms admitted free for a peaceful stroll through Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 2-4 p.m. Kids ages 7-11 can create a leaf print design on a T-shirt for Mom with leaves collected on their walk. All materials except the T-shirt are provided. $2 per child. For advance registration, call 893-7326.

BEAD HISTORY AROUND MY NECK: Lydia Borin, an artist who specializes in bead and fiber art, speaks at 3 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Author and instructor Borin's talk enhances the current exhibit, "Beyond Adornment: Beads and their Use Around the World." Free. Call 896-2667.

MONDAY

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT: The Lakewood High School Spartones perform at 7 p.m. at The Pier. Free. Call 821-6164.

NIGHT HIKE: Boyd Hill Nature Park, 8:30 p.m. Free. Call 893-7326.

YOUTH SYMPHONY: The Pinellas Youth Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $5. Call 822-3590.

WEDNESDAY

SENIOR HALL OF FAME: Ten residents 65 years and older are honored for their community contributions, 1:30 p.m. in the Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7102.

FRIDAY

SHOWCASE FINALE: The Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School presents a stage adaptation of the Lewis Carrol classic Alice in Wonderland, 8 p.m. in the Mahaffey Theater. Features a cast of 52 outlandish characters with an expanded score and dozens of original costumes. $15, $10 students. Call 893-5452 ext. 107.

SPRING BOAT SHOW: Noon to 7 p.m., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $5, ages 6-12 $1. Times Bayfront Arena. Food and drinks on a floating cocktail barge. Call 892-5767.

BUTTERFLY COUNT: A 7-9 p.m. slide show, "The Butterflys of Boyd Hill Nature Park," teaches methods of identification for those who want to participate in the annual butterfly count on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Call 893-7326.

SATURDAY

MASTERWORKS CONCERT: Jahja Ling conducts the Florida Orchestra, featuring Alisa Weilerstein on cello, at 8 p.m. in the Mahaffey Theater. Program includes works by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Strauss. $20-$38. Call 892-5767.

GUN AND KNIFE SHOW AND SALE: New and used guns and accessories including collectibles, antiques and safes, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coliseum. Concealed weapons classes both days at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $30 (no gun required). $5 admission. Call 892-5202.

LIQUID WORLD TOUR: Bring the family out to Spa Beach on the approach of The Pier for a day of watercraft activities, safety seminars, beach volleyball and other entertainment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 821-6164.

GROWING PLUMERIAS: Phil Elting presents an array of Plumerias (frangipani) and explains the care and cultivation of these fragrant plants, 11:30 a.m. in the Oak Pavilion of Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. The flowers, commonly used for leis in Hawaii, are available in a variety of colors and patterns. Plants and cuttings for sale. Free with park admission. Call 551-3100.

"CINDERELLA': Artistic director Sean Musselman is the choreographer for a ballet based on the classic tale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Palladium Theater. Holly Eisengart dances the lead. $10, $8 seniors and $5 children. Call 822-3590.

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