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Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Prepare yourself to laugh at the 4th Annual Night of Alternative Theatre, Prelude to Pride being held at the American Stage Theatre Company in downtown St. Pete. The event, hosted by the Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project, features a series of comedy sketches about a group of colorful characters coming of age. Proceeds from the event will benefit ASAP (AIDS Service Association of Pinellas), an organization that provides services to people living with HIV and AIDS. $15. Doors open, 6:30pm; curtain time, 7:30pm. 727.823.7529.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Enhance your technical knowledge and leadership skills at The Joy of Women professional seminar series being led by The Corporate Training Center at HillsboroughCommunity College on Davis Islands. Take part in one to three days of workshops designed to help you improve your effectiveness in the workplace. Seminars include The 60 Second Sales Pitch, Assertiveness Training and Print and Polish Your Professional Self among others. $155 per day. Tues.

Attend the Accelerated Networking Dinner being hosted by eWomenNetwork at the Embassy Suites-Westshore in Tampa. Hear from a media expert on utilizing marketing strategies that will place your business ahead of the rest. $37 for eNW members, $47 others before June 15. $55 after June 15. Networking begins at 5pm, dinner 6-8pm. ewomennetwork.com.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Enhance your technical knowledge and leadership skills at The Joy of Women professional seminar series being led by The Corporate Training Center at Hillsborough Community College on Davis Islands. Take part in one to three days of workshops designed to help you improve your effectiveness in the workplace. Seminars include The 60 Second Sales Pitch, Assertiveness Training and Print and Polish Your Professional Self among others. $155 per day. Tues.

Sing along to stamp out discrimination when the True Colors Tour makes its stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Cyndi Lauper heads up an evening of diverse entertainment, hosted by Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy) and also featuring the B-52s, Rosie O’ Donnell and Deborah Cox. Proceeds from the event go to efforts by the GLBT Foundation to support equality in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Community and raise awareness about discrimination. $85-225. 7pm.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Enhance your technical knowledge and leadership skills at The Joy of Women professional seminar series being led by The Corporate Training Center at Hillsborough Community College on Davis Islands. Take part in one to three days of workshops designed to help you improve your effectiveness in the workplace. Seminars include The 60 Second Sales Pitch, Assertiveness Training and Print and Polish Your Professional Self among others. $155 per day. Tues.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Treat your puppy at Suds n’ Summer, an assembly line dog wash fundraiser being held at Give a Dog a Bone in Apollo Beach. Dogs will be bathed with spa products and towel dried. All proceeds go to C.A.R.E. animal shelter in Ruskin. $5. Optional conditioner and after bath spray, available for an additional $2. 11am-2pm. giveadogabonefl.com.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Join the Krewe of Zingaro for its annual Uncork the Cure wine tasting fundraiser at the Tampa Club. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Group which funds childhood cancer research at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. 5-8pm. stjosephshospital-foundation.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Enjoy the energy and joyful sounds of the Live Concert Series at OldHyde ParkVillage in Tampa. Series held on the last Wednesday of every month through October with portion of the proceeds benefitting local charities. FREE. 6-9pm. 813.251.3500.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Arm yourself with the facts at the Infant/Child CPR class being held in Tuttle Auditorium at MortonPlantHospital in Clearwater. Be a prepared parent, sibling, grandparent or baby-sitter and learn from American Heart Association-certified instructors about the proper lifesaving CPR techniques for protecting both infants and children. Register online, $25. 6-9pm. mpmhealth.com.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Experience feminist playwright Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of A Dream Play, being performed by the JobSite Theater in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The surrealistic play by August Strindberg transports audiences into the dream of a girl from another world. Tickets, $24.50. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. jobsitetheater.org.

Spend a night chuckling courtesy of six of the Bay area’s promising young comedians at the Young Comedian Roadshow, being held at SideSplitters Comedy Show in Carrollwood. Check out local comics Rahn Man, Paul Soleo, Sharon Gabaree, Brian Sawin, Jodi White and Rolyn Lewis, who will be seen next month as skirt!

Toast to a good cause at the Fish Tales Celebrity Bartender event being held at Fish Tales Seafood & Steak House in St. Petersburg. The night’s special celebrity bartender will be Michael Spurlock of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and all tips and funds raised will benefit the Children’s Dream Fund. 6-8pm. chlldrensdreamfund.org.

Pack up the family and catch Fourth of July fireworks throughout the Bay area. If heading downtown, explore The Florida Aquarium and enjoy the fireworks at 9pm. $10 after 3pm. flaquarium.org. In Brandon, get a front row seat at Brandon Blast at Westfield Brandon. 9pm. Or catch the Tampa Bay Yankees game at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa and stay afterward for the dazzling display. $4 general admission; $6 reserved. 7pm.

Rocker Pat Benatar trots her trademark leather boots and bangs into Clearwater when the real tough cookie performs at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The singer will be joined by guitarist/producer Neil Giraldo. $34.75-$70. 8pm. 727.791.7400.

Lace up your sneakers as the St. Pete Road Runners’ Summer 5K Series continues at the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg. Enjoy door prizes, live music and refreshments following the race. $10 members, $15 non-members. 7pm. sprr.org.

See the latest cinema being showcased by the Gasparilla Film Festival for Global Lens 2008 at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg. The film series celebrates understanding diversity across cultures. This month’s film is All for Free, a dark but humorous featurefrom Croatia. $8, general admission; $5, members. 8pm. studio620.org.

Assemble a team of family, friends or co-workers for Bowling in the Tropics IV at PinChasersMid-Town in Tampa. Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay and Achieve Tampa Bay. Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and meet families directly impacted by the organization. Family Lane for five bowlers, $125; various sponsorships, available. 5-9pm. 813.239.1179. achievetampabay.org.

Don your pink and head to the 2008 Florida Suncoast Pink Martini at the Tampa Club in downtown Tampa. Enjoy an elegant evening of fun and entertainment, which includes complimentary hors d’ouevres, $2 pink martinis, door prizes, a silent auction and a bead game. Event benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Florida Suncoast chapter. $35. 6-10pm. komensuncoast.org.

Sign up for aquatic therapy for children and adults with disabilities through the Freedom Playground Foundation and held at the Loretta Ingraham Center in Tampa. Three 30-minute one-on-one sessions are available daily with Jennifer Terry, Physical Therapist certified in Halliwick Aquatic Therapy Technique. Dates available, July 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29. One FREE session per week. Tuesdays and Fridays, noon-1:30pm.  813.857.7800.

Sign up for aquatic therapy for children and adults with disabilities through the Freedom Playground Foundation and held at the Loretta Ingraham Center in Tampa. Three 30-minute one-on-one sessions are available daily with Jennifer Terry, Physical Therapist certified in Halliwick Aquatic Therapy Technique. Dates available, July 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29. One FREE session per week. Tuesdays and Fridays, noon-1:30pm.  813.857.7800.