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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 12, 2007

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

Thursday

Students Perform 'The Pajama Game'

Students at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, will present the musical comedy classic "The Pajama Game" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

The plot revolves around a group of union workers at a pajama factory demanding a 7 1/2 -cent raise. Memorable songs include "The Pajama Game," "Hey There" and "Hernando's Hideaway." Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for each performance.

Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students and seniors age 55 and older. Call (813) 671-5011, Ext. 259, for information and tickets or go to www.ticketleap.com.

Bah, Humbug! With Music And Dance

A musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will light up the stage at the Limona Village Chapel Fellowship Hall, 408 Limona Road, Brandon, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Holiday songs and dance will spice up this version of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey through time.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and free for ages 5 and younger. Donations will be accepted for Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa.

Friday

For Every Who In Whoville

Dr. Seuss characters will star at Winthrop Town Centre's free Friday night Grass Stains movie series in the 2000 feature film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

The film will begin at 7 p.m. Friday on the east wall of Publix supermarket at Providence Road and Bloomingdale Avenue in Riverview. Bring a blanket or beach chair, or borrow a green tarp on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (813) 601-3129.

Tangling Up The Christmas Spirit

Horizon Christian Church at 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave., Valrico, will present comedic sketches and monologues titled "Tangled in the Tinsel" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The performance shows how we can get tangled up during the holiday season and forget the true meaning of Christmas. The presentation is for all ages and will include a coffee and dessert buffet.

Guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. Tickets are $5 per person.

Child care will be available for children age 5 and younger. For information, call (813) 689-1457.

Sunday

Concert Promises Traditional Music

St. Andrews United Methodist Church will celebrate the holiday season with "The Sounds of Christmas," a free musical program performed by the church's orchestra and chancel and handbell choirs at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The church is at 3315 Bryan Road, Brandon. Call (813) 689-6849.

All Weekend

All Aboard For Train Show

Model train collectors and railroad enthusiasts will be in their glory when the Florida State Fairgrounds presents the Tampa Railfair and Model Train Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Shop for rare collectibles and antiques, parts and accessories in the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center. Admission is $7 for adults, cash only. Children age 12 and younger will be admitted free.

Parking is $5 for cars and $10 for RVs or buses. Call Alan Altman at (813) 949-7197 or go to www.gserr.com.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations.

Interested in having your entertainment event considered for publication? Write to Things To Do, Felix Martinez, at fmartinez @tampatrib.com or 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon, FL 33511, or send a fax to (813) 643-6844. Photos are

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