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Top 10 Tampa Bay area events for the week of May 17-23

This week features two acoustic performances by Foreigner and free admission for military members to a couple area museums through the Blue Star Museum Program.
Foreigner, pictured at a 2014 show, will unplug this weekend for two acoustic performances at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
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Updated May 17, 2021

Foreigner: The award-winning band with 16 Top 30 hits, including Juke Box Hero and I Want to Know What Love Is, comes to Tampa Bay for two acoustic shows. $73.25-$103.25. 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Members of the military, and up to five family members, get free admission to the Tampa Bay History Center and the Museum of Science and Industry through Sept. 6.

Blue Star Museum Program: The Tampa Bay History Center and the Museum of Science and Industry join the Blue Star Museum Program to offer free admission to active military, National Guard and Reserve, and up to five family members, through Sept. 6. Reservations are required. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa, 813-228-0097; and MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-987-6000.

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Bryan Callen: The actor, comedian, podcaster and original MadTV cast member known for his recurring role as Coach Mellor on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs performs. Masks or shields are required when not eating or drinking. Individual tickets are not being sold. Tickets must be purchased in tables of two or four. 21 and older only. $64 two, $128 four. 7:45 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-864-4000.

Bundles of lavender, wildflowers, sweetgrass and sage have been available in past years at the Tampa Bay Women's Expo.
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Tampa Bay Women’s Expo: Grab your girlfriends for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation, with a focus on health, yoga and holistic nutrition, as well as seminars. Enjoy shopping, food, wine, games and beauty services. Tickets and time slot reservations are required to guarantee social distancing. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-893-8134.

Florida Orchestra Pops Concert: Socially distanced on the stage, the orchestra presents Rhapsody in Blue with pieces by Gershwin. $23-$53. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-892-3337.

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Interactive Mystery Dinner Show: Tackle a hilarious and challenging crime over dinner. Just beware. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and you may be a prime suspect. $62.99. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Westshore, 5312 Avion Drive, Tampa. 866-496-0635.

Scenes from "Van Gogh Alive" during a media preview for the exhibit. Catch a short play about van Gogh at the museum Thursday night.
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Letters of Vincent Van Gogh: A Dramatic Reading: This short play examines letters in which van Gogh discusses the purpose and creation of art, the frustration of limitation and his fear of loneliness and despair for humanity. It is also being streamed live on the Dalí YouTube channel. Included with admission; streaming free. 6-7 p.m. Thursday. Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg. 727-823-3767.

The Wendy House: A son and his dead father’s partner butt heads as they return to his home and face old friends, memories and the truth. Mature audiences only. Seating is limited to 20 people, so tickets must be purchased in advance. The show is also being livestreamed. Call to purchase the livestream or in-person tickets. $28. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. LAB Theater Project, 812 E Henderson Ave., Tampa. 813-586-4272.

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Mark James: The ventriloquist and comedian who has been on ABC’s Good Morning America and Carnival cruises performs. $20. 9:30-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Coconuts Comedy Club at MJ’s, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-360-5653.

Crystal Fox of Tampa, who plays Lady Catherine, fences with Ryan Jones of Detroit, who plays Chippy, during the Trial by Combat Fight Show at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.
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Bay Area Renaissance Festival: It’s the last weekend to join the villagers of Fittleworth and Queen Katherine Parr and her court in the 16th century European village featuring four stages of entertainment with musicians, magicians, jugglers and mimes. More than 100 artisans will fill the festival marketplace, and you can watch live armored jousting. $14.95-$22.95. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City. 800-601-4848.

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