Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco The touring company's signature show visits Florida for the first time in this fantasy-filled evening of agility and acrobatics. See a stunning amalgamation of theater, dance and gymnastics combine with unique music, costumes, lighting and makeup that has enthralled more than 10 million people all over the world. Following its run at the Lakeland Center, Saltimbanco returns to the Bay area for a run at the St. Pete Times Forum in June. Lakeland Center, Lakeland, April 29-May 3: 7:30 p.m., Weds.-Thurs.; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1 and 5 p.m. Sun. $40-$110 adults, $32-$88 children 12 and younger, 863-834-8111.
Fourth Annual Sunscreen Film Festival. Yesterday Was a Lie, a haunting mixture of science fiction and film noir; Behind the Wheel, a doc about a cross-country expedition following the lives of a group of artists in search of answers, and an “Around the World” shorts program featuring 30-minute tales from around the world — these are just a few of the more than 50 dramas, comedies, documentaries and student productions that will be screened at the fourth annual Sunscreen Film Festival. In addition to the films, which will be screened over the course of five days, the fest features acting workshops headed by prominent casting directors and parties for moviemakers and movie lovers alike. Rub elbows with stars like Patrick Wilson, Michael Rooker, Bill Cobbs and Jeffrey (Burn Notice) Donovan, meet various filmmakers and fest crew, and find which films were considered award-worthy at the Saturday night awards ceremony and VIP after party. April 29-May 3 (showtimes vary), Muvico 20 Theaters at Baywalk, 151 Second Ave N., St Petersburg, $35 single-day pass/$125 entire weekend/$175 VIP. (Michelle Stark)
University of Tampa Spring Dance Happening. More than 80 students participate in a program of upbeat dance with styles ranging from hip-hop, modern, tap and ballet to lyrical and jazz. New choreography by UT students and alumni is featured as is the UT Dance Team, with live music to accompany one of the pieces. April 29-May 2, 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., Edison Building, University of Tampa, 214 N. Boulevard, Tampa, free admission.
This article appears in Apr 29 – May 5, 2009.