Violinist concert: Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue presents world-renowned violinist Maurice Sklar in concert at 7:30 p.m. today at 4320 Bay to Bay Blvd. Free. Call (813) 831-5673.
ISTABA open house: The Islamic Society of Tampa Bay Area invites the public to learn about Islam and Muslims, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 7326 E Sligh Ave. The event includes a guest speaker, question and answer panel, free health checkups and a free Koran. Modest dress required of men and women. No shorts, tank tops, low cut tops or tight clothing. Call (813) 628-0007.
Arts and crafts festival: The United Methodist Women host their annual arts and crafts festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with a salad luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church, 4511 S Manhattan Ave. Free. Salad luncheon is $6. Call (813) 839-3361.
Quaker meeting: The Religious Society of Friends meets at 10 a.m. Sundays, 1502 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 253-3244.
Ball Brothers: Manhattan Baptist Church presents the Ball Brothers, four brothers performing in a Southern gospel style, 11 a.m. Sunday at 4300 S Manhattan Ave. Free. Call (813) 831-1951.
Tampa Oratorio Singers: The Tampa Oratorio Singers will open their concert season with "Lord Nelson Mass" and "Song of Destiny," 4 p.m. Sunday at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 W San Jose St. Tickets cost $5 for students, $10 for seniors and $15 for general admission. Call (813) 963-6323 or visit tostampa.org.
Florida Pro Musica: The 60-minute concert of sacred and secular choral music kicks off the Florida Pro Musica 2009-10 season at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4 p.m. Sunday, 509 N Florida Ave. Tickets cost $15. Call (813) 293-4594 or visit floridapromusica.com.
Meditation class: American Buddhist monk Kelsang Chokyan hosts "Viewing Others as Supreme." The class is an introduction to meditation from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Blvd., No. H. Suggested donation is $10, or $5 for students or those with limited income. Call (727) 797-9770.
Luncheon: The South Tampa Christian Women's Club hosts "Island Adventures and Treasure Hunt Luncheon," 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at 4851 W Gandy Blvd. The event includes a silent auction, vending and guest speaker. Cost is $16 inclusive. Reservation deadline is Nov. 10. Call (813) 837-5479 or (813) 839-3959.
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