The concept of zero plagued ancient cultures; its recognition marked a leap in trade, industry and modern thought. I don't recall there ever being difficulty in mastering the idea of One, but this exhibit's dedicated to it, anyway. (It is the loneliest number, after all, maybe it deserves some love.) The enlightening press release reveals that the exhibit tackles one "as a number, the integer between zero and two," (wow!) but also the more existential ideas of "the singular, a sole aim, a single life, a solitary system. One can be 'you,' One can be 'all'" I guess when you really think about it, the business of one isn't so simple, after all. Visual studies researchers and Tampa artists explore un, uno, ein in a multimedia exhibit, with an opening reception that includes screenings of conceptual films on the subject; the final US showing of Extra Large Shorts; live music by DJ Skull; and a bar stocked with absinthe. You didn't expect this beat-intellectual event to stick to PBR, did you? Opening reception, Fri., Jan. 29, 7-11 p.m., on display through Feb. 26, Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, free, mosi.org. — Franki Weddington

Silver Meteor Gallery shows This is Our Youth, penned by Analyze This and Gangs of New York writer Kenneth Lonergan. The story follows Warren, a troubled 19-year-old boy who is on the run with $15,000 stolen from his abusive father. Oh yeah, and his mentor is a drug dealer—I just love those wise drug dealers. (Pictured: Alex Coss, Lydia Bell and Eric Brazeal in This is Our Youth) Sat., Jan. 30, 8 p.m. and Sun. Jan. 31, 3 p.m., Silver Meteor Gallery, 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Ybor City, $10, 813-300-3585.—Lily Reisman

After the break: professional bull riding at the St. Pete Times Forum; re:create: the art of upcycle; Bold and Fresh: Bill O'Reilly and Glenn Beck on tour; Wimmin of the Pit and the Danse du Fete; and way more.

This article appears in Jan 20-26, 2010.