Hillsborough entertainment calendar

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Boating enthusiasts can view and board hundreds of the latest boats, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. The show includes marine accessories for sale, live music at the Party Barge, a look at the new Tampa Fire and Rescue Fire Boat, free boat rides, boat handling courses and attractions for boaters of all ages. Also from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $9, ages 15 and younger admitted free. All military, fire, rescue and police get free admission on Saturday. Call (954) 441-3226 or visit TampaBoatShow.com.

10 Today

'Museq: Let Music be Your Muse': An open art show and reception featuring artwork, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tampa Artist Emporium, 3415 Bay to Bay Blvd. Live music, more than 100 local artists on display, and $10 photo shoots. Free admission. Call (813) 835-0212.

Case Number 346: Sarah Mayes: This story follows a paranoid woman who fears being murdered and the detective who takes her case, at 8 p.m. at Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N Hubert Ave. Admission is $25 with discounts for students and seniors. Also at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Call (813) 879-2914 or visit gorillatheatre.com.

Greg Behrendt: The co-author of the bestseller He's Just Not That Into You brings his up-front, no-nonsense approach to relationships to the stage, 8 p.m. at Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave. The cost is $20. Also at 10 p.m. Saturday. Call (813) 864-4000.

11 Saturday

Freedom walk: Honor those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks and all veterans, past and present, who work toward protecting freedom, at 7:30 a.m. at Fred Ball Park, 2621 Bayshore Blvd. Wear comfortable shoes. The cost is $5 per participant. For information, visit operationhomefront.net/florida.

Patriots Day celebration and benefit: Remember those lost and celebrate freedom at a family event that includes the Ground Zero Search and Rescue photo exhibit, photo auction, music, face painting, clowns, food and drink and performances by the Tampa Police Department Honor Guard, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heights, 1910 Ola Ave. Proceeds from auction and sales benefit the families of Cpl. Michael Roberts and officers David Curtis and Jeffrey Kocab. Free. Call (813) 380-1909.

Festival del Sabor: Enjoy festival of flavor showcasing Hispanic culture through food, music and art alongside the Ybor Saturday Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park, 1800 E Eighth Ave. The event features a Latin recipe contest and cook-off. Free. Call (813) 241-2442.

Deep Carnivale: Deep Carnivale showcases literature, poetry, visual arts, dance, drama and music, beginning at 10 a.m. at Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus, 2112 N 15th St. Activities for all ages present. Free. Visit deepcarnivale.com.

Meet the artist: Meet Colombian born Tampa artist Leoneth Rodriguez as he demonstrates his painting techniques and discusses his work, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Singing Stone, 1903 N 19th St. Free. Call (813) 247-2787.

Gangland-Mob tour: Take a two-hour jaunt through Tampa's Mafia history with stops at old gambling palaces, street corners and alleys where mobsters met their demise and restaurants where wise guys held court, at 5 p.m. at King Corona Cigars Cafe & Bar, 1523 E Seventh Ave. The cost is $15. Call (813) 373-9988.

Midnight movie: Locally based cult film site cultflicks.net hosts its monthly midnight cult movie with Troll 2, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Tampa Pitcher Show, 14416 N Dale Mabry Highway. Admission is $5. Food and full liquor bar available. Call (813) 963-0578.

12 Sunday

$5 Day at the Zoo: See more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife for just $5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 935-8552.

Artist reception: September's featured artist Joanna Karpay exhibits a group of her landscape paintings in oil, acrylic and pastel. Join the artist for the reception, live music and hors d'oeuvres, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave. Free. Call (813) 251-3780.

15 Wednesday

Taste of history: Explore the origins and stories behind several of Columbia Restaurant's signature dishes in culinary workshop with this week's focus on how to make a classic Cuban sandwich, at 6 p.m. at Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. The cost is $40 per class, $35 for members; $110 for three-class series, $95 for members. Limited seating, registration required. Call (813) 228-0097, ext. 0.

'Einstein's Dreams': A theatrical play about getting into the great man's head to search out the seeds of the Theory of Relativity, at 8 p.m. today and Thursday at David A. Straz Jr. Center for Performing Arts Shimberg Playhouse, 1010 N MacInnes Place. Tickets are $24.50 and up. Call (813) 229-7827.

16 Thursday

Leigh Anne Tuohy: The mother portrayed in the movie The Blind Side speaks during a luncheon, from noon to 2 p.m. at Ritz Ybor, 1503 E Seventh Ave. Admission is $70. Tuohy will also speak later at a meet-and-greet and present her new book In a Heartbeat, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Saks Fifth Avenue, 258 Westshore Plaza. The cost is $125 per person and $200 per couple. The event includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and an art sale featuring works by local artists. Proceeds benefit Starting Right Now, an organization for homeless children. Call (813) 371-5100 or visit startingrightnow.org.

Wine tasting benefit: Wine lovers can support the "Help Put Salad Bars in Schools" fund drive with a wine tasting of high-rated wines, from 5 to 7 at Whole Foods Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry. The cost is $5. Call (813) 874-9435.

SPCA fundraiser: The event features cocktails, appetizers, a silent and live auction, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore, 4400 W Cypress St. Admission is $40 for members and $30 for guests. Call (813) 873-8675.

Block PAWty: Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at a luau-themed "pawty" featuring a raffle, prizes, doggie bags, demonstrations on pet CPR and first aid, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Hyde Park Village , 1622 W Snow Ave. The cost is a $10 donation. Call (813) 251-3500.