5 The Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival kicks off with a street party celebration in front of Tampa Theatre, which is followed by a screening of Queens (Reinas); see this week's Cover Story for additional info. 6 p.m., 813-274-8286.
6 In conjunction with its current exhibit, Weird and Wonderful: Graphics by Leonard Baskin, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art presents LITERARY Voices/MUSICAL Words, a musical tribute to Baskin by musical trio Two T's & a Cup of Joe. 7 p.m., LRMA-Palm Harbor.
7 M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa's mixed-abilities dance company, Asher Dance Eclectic, offers two workshop classes at 10 and 11 a.m.; later, at 7:30 p.m., the company produces a special Saturday night gala performance of its latest show, Fusion, to commemorate VSA Arts of Florida's 25th anniversary. Murray Studio Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
8 Tourgasm (featuring comedians Gary Gulman, Robert Kelly and Jay Davis) stops at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m., Ferguson Hall.
9 Environmental photojournalist Carlton Ward Jr. talks about his work to promote the conservation of natural environments and cultural legacies. 7 p.m., The Arts Center, St. Petersburg.
10 Two big DVD releases today: Robert Altman's A Prairie Home Companion and The White Stripes' rock-umentary, Rhinoceros.
11 The Fresh Market opens at Dale Mabry and Henderson, the specialty supermarket chain's third area location. Will shoppers who have already sown their (Wild) Oats still want to get Fresh?
Oct. 12-29, Jobsite Theater's first production of the 2006-07 season, The Pillowman, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, www.tbpac.org.
Oct. 13-15, Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show, The Coliseum, 727-823-4130.
Oct. 12-14 & 17, The Florida Orchestra FREE Pops in the Park Concerts, various Bay Area locations, www.floridaorchestra.org.
