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The Michael Jackson tribute benefit concert celebrates the music and achievements of the late performer from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Event Factory, 7565 W Hillsborough Ave. The event features singers, dancers and actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Tickets cost $10. All proceeds benefit America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items and canned goods for donation. Call (813) 469-2001.

15 Today

RV show: The Florida RV Trade Association features more than 1,100 RV units, seminars, exhibits, supplies, accessories, entertainment and displays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Interstate 4 at U.S. 301 N. Admission is $8 for a two-day pass. Children under 16 free. Call (813) 741-0488 or visit frvta.org.

Gasparilla artist invasion: Join the Tampa Artist Emporium in celebrating Gasparilla with an "Artist Invasion," 6 to 9 p.m. at 3415 Bay to Bay Blvd. Includes artwork from more than 100 artists, Gasparilla door swag, paintings, jewelry, a wine bar and free admission. Call (813) 835-0212.

Gasparilla art show: Enjoy the rich history of Gasparilla at the Henry B. Plant Museum, 6 to 7 p.m. at 401 W Kennedy Blvd. Opening night features "Gasparilla: Tall Tales & Scandalous Stories," with a celebrity panel of past queens in the music room of Plant Hall. Free. The exhibit includes Krewe of Gasparilla vintage memorabilia and photographs, parade floats, pirates and film footage. Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; $5 per adult and $2 for children 12 and younger. Through Feb. 14. Call (813) 258-7302.

An Evening With Lucille Ball: Thank You For Asking: A one-woman play created and performed by Suzanne LaRusch and directed by Lucie Arnaz guides us through a lifetime of personal memories and sketches on I Love Lucy; 7:30 p.m. at the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place. Tickets start at $38.50. Performances through Sunday. Call (813) 229-7827 or visit tbpac.org.

16 Saturday

'Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience' all star day: Representatives from the Tampa Bay Rays, artist and illustrator Kadir Nelson, Jackie Robinson's daughter Sharon Robinson, Negro League scholars and players will come together for the first pitch of the exhibit's "All Star" day at 2 p.m. at the John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley St. The traveling exhibit tells the story of black baseball players in the United States through the past century and a half and "All Star" day features a book signing, Wii gaming and film screening. Normal exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and continues through Feb. 19. Free. Call (813) 273-3652.

Muslim film premiere: A new documentary, Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think, showcases the Muslim opinion on hot topics such as terrorism, democracy, women and the West, 5:30 p.m. in the Oval Theater of the Marshall Student Center on the USF campus, 4202 East Fowler Ave. Open to the public. Admission is $10; $7 for students with ID. Free tickets available for high school students by e-mailing tampapremiere@gmail.com. Visit insideislam.tv.

South Pacific: The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts presents South Pacific, a musical that tells a story of two couples during World War II and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and prejudice, 8 p.m. at Morsani Hall, 1010 N MacInnes Place. Tickets start at $38.50. Call (813) 229-7827.

17 Sunday

Oscar Classics Series: The Tampa Theatre hosts a series of weekly Oscar winning films each Sunday until the Oscars. This week's feature is Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchock and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, 3 p.m. at 711 Franklin St. $9, $8 for students and $7 for seniors/military. Call (813) 274-8286.

20 Wednesday

Minaret new music concert: The University of Tampa music faculty appears in concert with new works by UT composers and includes contemporary classical chamber music, electro-acoustic works and interactive computer music, 4 p.m. in the Reeves Theater, 401 W Kennedy Blvd. Free. Call (813) 253-6212.

21 Thursday

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts presents an exhibition of 20th century photography, "August Sander, the Twentieth-Century Man; Jules Aarons, Views from the Street," opening today with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. for members and invited guests at 200 N Tampa St. Nonmembers can purchase memberships at the reception. The exhibit runs through March 13. $4. Call (813) 221-2222.