Wondering how to have some adventures of your own this fall? Here's our handy list of autumnal events to keep you occupied until you hear the jingle bells ring! (Remember, this information might change, so double-check our online calendar to verify the information, and to see more events. www.orlandoweekly.com/calendar)

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HALLOWEEN

Through Nov. 2

• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Disney tames down the scariness, turning the park into a G-rated celebration of the spooky season. 7 pm various nights; Magic Kingdom; $32.95-$38.95; (407) 934-7639.

Through Nov. 3

• Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios brings legendary horror-film characters Jason, Leatherface and Freddy Krueger together for the annual fright fest. 6:30 pm various nights; Universal Studios at Universal Orlando; $64.95; (407) 363-8000.

Oct. 6-31

• Halloween Spooktacular The theme park celebrates the season with special activities and shows. 9 am-8 pm Saturday-Sunday; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; $64.95; (407) 363-2613.

Oct. 7

• Jack-O-Lantern: A Holiday Tradition in Clay Doug Bringle teaches students how to make unique jack-o-lantern candle holders in this all-ages workshop. 1 pm; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd; $120; (407) 671-1886.

Oct. 13-27

• Halloween Costume Sale The Mount Dora Theatre Company opens its costume closet to the public to benefit the IceHouse Theatre. 10 am-2 pm Saturday; IceHouse Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora; free; (352) 383-4616.

Oct. 19

• Ghost Stories Outdoor event where storytellers spin spooky stories fit for listeners of all ages. 7:30 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $9; (407) 246-2620.

Oct. 19-21

• Screamfest 2007 Mingle with other lovers of horror movies at this annual convention headlined by Robert Englund, the actor who played Freddy Krueger. 5 pm Friday, 11 am Saturday-Sunday; Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive; $25-$35; (954) 258-7852.

Oct. 20-28

• Zoo Boo Bash All-ages party with hayrides, demonstrations and activities. 9 am-5 pm Saturday-Sunday; Central Florida Zoological Park, 3755 N. US Highway 17-92, Sanford; $5.95-$9.95; (407) 323-4450.

Oct. 25

• Broken Speech Dead Poetry Slam Locals impersonate dead poets for creepy contest. 9:30 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; free; (407) 623-3393.

Oct. 26

• Halloween Wine Tasting and Costume Party Masquerade event with more than 20 wines plus food, live music and a costume contest. 6:30 pm; Whole Foods Market, 1989 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $10; (407) 673-8788.

Oct. 26-27

• Howling Halloween 2007 Nighttime tour of “Hell Ranch,” as well as food and entertainment. 7 pm Friday-Saturday; Forever Florida, 4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud; $10; (407) 957-9794.
• The Haunted Walk Test your courage at the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp annual event, which features a ghoulish tour through the area and its haunted houses. 7 pm Friday-Saturday; Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, Cassadaga Road and Stevens Street, Cassadaga; $10; (386) 228-2880.

Oct. 26-31

• Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening/performance of the cult film by the Rich Weirdos. Midnight Friday-Saturday and Tuesday; Universal Cineplex 20, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $8; (407) 354-5998.

Oct. 27

• Masquerade Party The revamped hangout holds a spooky holiday bash with live music. 7 pm; McWells Restaurant and Bar, 4757 S. Orange Ave.; $15-$20; (407) 855-4006.
• Nightmare Off Broadway Street party and arts and crafts show with costume contests and a ghost walking tour. 6 pm-10 pm; Toho Square, Pleasant Street and Darlington Avenue, Kissimmee; free; (407) 846-4643.
• Plazaween Holiday block party featuring extravagant costumes and entertainment on two stages. 5 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court Streets; free-$6; (407) 849-9904.
• Spooktacular Community celebration with music, pinatas, contests, pumpkin carving and a costume parade. 5 pm; Avalon Park Town Center, 13001 Founders Square Drive; free; (407) 658-6565.
• Spooky Skate Costumed ice-skating session for extra thrills and chills. 2 pm and 7 pm; RDV Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Maitland; $6.48-$9.29; (407) 916-2550.

Oct. 28

• Park Avenue Pet Costume Contest and Fall Festival of the Dog Seventh annual pet event, with pet-inspired artwork, a costume contest and activities to benefit Greyhound Pets of America Greater Orlando and Friends of Fleet Peeples Park. 11 am; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; $5; (407) 644-2969.

Oct. 30

• Army of Darkness Screening of the 1992 tongue-in-cheek horror film. 9:30 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $5; (407) 629-0054.
• Zombie Dance Transform into the living dead for event presented by A Comic Shop, with music by Hydrosonic. 9 pm; Back Booth, 37 W. Pine St.; $5; (407) 332-9636.

Oct. 31

• Austin’s Halloween Party Spooky celebration with a costume contest, pumpkin carving, scary art and entertainment. 9 pm; Austin Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 975-3364.
• Halloween at Cranes Roost Annual celebration with contests, booths, trick or treating and live music. 5 pm; Cranes Roost Park, Shore Crest Drive and North Lake Boulevard, Altamonte Springs; free; (407) 571-8863.
• Halloween Party Holiday bash with a costume contest and spooky show by the Footlight Players. 8 pm; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 425-7571.
• Halloween Street Party Downtown celebration of dressing up, getting down and celebrating the spirits with plenty of alcoholic spirits. 7 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street and Orange Avenue; $6-$10; (407) 649-4270.
• Plazaween Holiday block party with extravagant costumes and live entertainment on two stages. 5 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court Streets; free-$6; (407) 849-9904.
• Spooky Hollow Holiday street party with games, prizes and a costume contest. 6 pm; downtown Sanford, West First Street and South Park Avenue; free; (407) 330-5697

MUSIC

Oct. 4

• Megadeth, In This Moment, The Confession 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $28.50-$31.50; (407) 934-2583.
• Porcupine Tree 6 pm; Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive; free; (407) 447-7275.
• Today Is the Day, Taipan, Defcon 4, Christine 7 pm; Back Booth, 37 W. Pine St.; $10-$12; (407) 999-2570.

Oct. 5

• Dashboard Confessional, Augustana, John Ralston 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $26.50-$30; (407) 934-2583.
• Liza Minnelli 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $85-$125; (407) 351-5483.

Oct. 6

• Dashboard Confessional, Augustana, John Ralston 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $26.50-$30; (407) 934-2583.
• Legends of Doo Wop 7:30 pm; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $25-$35; (407) 321-8111.
• Second Hand Serenade, Permanent Me 4 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12; (407) 246-1419.
• Velvet Revolver, Alice in Chains 7 pm; Ford Amphitheater, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa; $25-$55; (813) 740-2446.

Oct. 7

• Blindside, Edison Glass 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $16.50; (407) 246-1419.
• Tiger Army, Street Dogs 6 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $13; (407) 872-0066.

Oct. 8

• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: The Mozart Family Grand Tour, 1763-1766 7 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $27-$37; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 9

• Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, The Audition 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; all ages; $13.50-$23.50; (407) 934-2583.
• Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Devin the Dude, Bukue One 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $29; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 10

• Rocky Votolato, The Great Depression 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$12; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 11

• Bonde do Role 10 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; free-$5; (407) 872-0066.
• Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Red Chord, Goatwhore, The Absence 5:30 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $19-$21; (407) 872-0066.

Oct. 12

• Casablanca Big Band Concert 8 pm; Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee; $15; (407) 846-6257.
• Ne-Yo, Sean Kingston 7 pm; UCF Arena, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; $35-$55; (407) 823-6006.
• The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble 8 pm; Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $30-$40; (407) 646-2182.
• Twiztid 5 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $20; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 13

• Chevelle, Fair to Midland, Tyler Read 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22.50-$35; (407) 934-2583.
• The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble 11 am; Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $15; (407) 646-2182.

Oct. 14

• Caribou, Born Ruffians 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $10; (407) 246-1419.
• Clint Black 7 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $40-$69.50; (321) 242-2219.
• Minus the Bear 6 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $17; (407) 872-0066.
• Puddle of Mudd, Saliva 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Down-town Disney West Side; all ages; $22.50-$60; (407) 934-2583.
• The Orlando Chorale: A Classical Autumn 3 pm; Florida United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St.; free; (407) 786-8624.

Oct. 15

• Jesu, Wolves in the Throne Room 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12; (407) 246-1419.
• New Found Glory, Senses Fail, Set Your Goals 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $18.50-$22.50; (407) 954-2583.

Oct. 16

• The Academy Is, Sherwood, Armor for Sleep, The Rocket Summer 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $18.99-$22; (407) 934-2583.

Oct. 19

• Latin American Cultural Festival: Orlando Sanchez and Akangana 8 pm; Orlando Expo Centre, 500 W. Livingston St.; free; (407) 823-1174.
• Saosin, Norma Jean, Alexisonfire, Envy on the Coast 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $13.50-$15.50; (407) 934-2583.

Oct. 20

• Cat Power, Dirty Delta Blues 6 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$27; (407) 872-0066.
• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: Marvin Hamlisch’s Night at the Movies 2 pm and 8 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $15-$62; (407) 849-2020.
• Static-X, Shadows Fall, Divine Heresy 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22.50-$60; (407) 934-2583.

Oct. 21

• Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson 7:30 pm; UCF Arena, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; $45-$89; (407) 823-6006.
• Hanson 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $30-$35; (407) 954-2583.
• Job for a Cowboy, Behemoth, Gojira, Beneath the Massacre 6 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$27; (407) 954-2583.

Oct. 22

• Blues Traveler 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $27-$29.50; (407) 954-2583.

Oct. 23

• Maroon 5, The Hives 7:30 pm; Amway Arena, 600 W. Amelia St.; $40.50-$50.50; (407) 849-2020.
• Saves the Day, Single File, Dr. Manhattan 5:30 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $15-$17; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 24

• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $19.50-$21.50; (407) 954-2583.
• Georgie James, La Loup 10 pm; Taste Restaurant, 717 W. Smith St.; $10; (407) 835-0646.
• Voodoo Glow Skulls, Left Alone 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $13; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 26

• Circa Survive, Ours, Fear Before the March of Flames, Dear and the Headlights 5 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $15; (407) 872-0066.
• Rock for the Cure: Soul Asylum, Cori Yarckin 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $35-$37.50; (407) 934-2583.
• Summerbirds in the Cellar CD Release Party 6 pm; Back Booth, 37 W. Pine St.; $10; (407) 999-2570.

Oct. 27

• Archangel 9 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $35; (407) 954-2583.
• Carmina Burana 8 pm; Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $20-$45; (407) 646-2182.
• Mat Kearney 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $20; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 28

• Elliott Yamin, The Last Goodnight, Josh Hoge 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22-$60; (407) 934-2583.
• Robbers on High Street, Great Northern 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $10; (407) 246-1419.

Oct. 30

• She Wants Revenge 7 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $20; (407) 872-0066.

Oct. 31

• Juliette and the Licks, Scissors for Lefty 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $15; (407) 246-1419.
• Lights Resolve 12:30 pm; Park Ave. CDs Jr., UCF Student Union, Suite 102A; free; (407) 282-1616.
• Motion City Soundtrack, Mae, Anberlin, Metro Station 5:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $18-$28.50; (407) 934-2583.
• The Killer Robots, Protomen 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $7; (407) 246-1419.

Nov. 1

• UCF Homecoming Concert: Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T’s, Cute Is What We Aim For 7 pm; UCF Arena, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; $30; (407) 823-6006.
• Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band 8 pm; Ford Amphiteatre, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa; $32-$122; (813) 740-2446.
• My So-Called Friend 12:30 pm; Park Ave. CDs Jr., UCF Student Union, Suite 102A; free; (407) 282-1616.

Nov. 2

• King Khan, Jacuzzi Boys, Slippery Slopes 9 pm; Copper Rocket Pub, 106 Lake Ave., Maitland; $8; (407) 645-0069.
• Mutemath 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; all ages; $15-$17.50; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 3

• Jean-Philippe Collard 8 pm; Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $30-$40; (407) 646-2182.
• Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band 8 pm; Ford Amphiteatre, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa; $32-$122; (813) 740-2446.
• Menomena, Illinois 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12; (407) 246-1419.
• Moshfest 2007 2 pm; The Dungeon, 6440 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 292-5655.
• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonic Sorcery 8 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $15-$62; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 4

• Chris Cornell 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $39-$55; (407) 351-5483.
• Reverend Horton Heat 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $24.50-$27.50; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 5

• As I Lay Dying 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $18.50-$23; (407) 954-2583.
• Big D and the Kids Table, Whole Wheat Bread, The AKAs, The Fenwicks 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $12-$15; (407) 246-1419.

Nov. 6

• Say Anything, Hellogoodbye 6 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $20-$25; (407) 351-5483.
• Underoath, Every Time I Die, Poison the Well, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $18.50-$30; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 7

• Anti*Pop 2007: Busdriver, Daedelus, Anti MC 9 pm; AKA Lounge, 68 E. Pine St.; $10; (407) 839-3707.
• Anti*Pop 2007: David Bazan, Jim Fairchild 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $15; (407) 246-1419.

Nov. 8

• Anti*Pop 2007: The Bravery 7 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $12; (407) 872-0066.
• Anti*Pop 2007: Unknown Hinson 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $10; (407) 246-1419.

Nov. 9

• Against Me, Sage Francis, World Inferno Friendship Society, Cobra Skulls 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15-$17.50; (407) 954-2583.
• Anti*Pop 2007: Aesop Rock, Blockhead, Black Moth Super Rainbow 8 pm; The Social Pavilion, 10 W. Washington St.; $15; (407) 246-1419.
• Anti*Pop 2007: IAMX 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12; (407) 246-1419.
• Anti*Pop 2007: MC Chris 9 pm; AKA Lounge, 68 E. Pine St.; $12; (407) 839-3707.
• Anti*Pop 2007: Spoon, The Stills 7 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; all ages; $20: (407) 872-0066.

Nov. 10

• Blue October, Shiny Toy Guns, Yellowcard, Lovedrug 6:15 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $34-$37; (407) 934-2583.
• Queen Latifah 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $55-$75; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 10-11

• Bang Music Festival 11 am; Bayfront Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami; $75-$450; (305) 358-5885.

Nov. 11

• Badfish 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $15-$17; (407) 934-2583.
• Bergen Philharmonic 3 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $30-$90; (407) 849-2020.
• Down 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $25-$30; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 12

• Chiodos, Emery, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Devil Wears Prada 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $14-$16.50; (407) 954-2583.
• Tegan and Sara 7 pm; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $25; (407) 228-1220.

Nov. 13

• Buck 65 10:30 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$12; (407) 246-1419.
• Keller Williams and the WMDs 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $19.50-$53; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 14

• Pat Monahan 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $25-$35; (407) 351-5483.
• Three Mo’ Divas 8 pm; King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $28-$58; (321) 242-2219.

Nov. 15

• Diamond Rocks! 8 pm; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $15; (407) 228-1220.
• Nightwish, Paradise Lost 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22.50-$27.50; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 16

• Bob Weir, Ratdog 7 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $33.50; (407) 954-2583.
• Florida Classic Battle of the Bands 7 pm; Amway Arena, 600 W. Amelia St.; $16-$26; (407) 849-2020.
• The Spill Canvas, Meg and Dia, Play Radio Play, Treaty of Paris 5 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $13-$15; (407) 872-0066.
• Tori Amos 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $35-$49.50; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 17

• Florida Classic Weekend Block Party: Trick Daddy, Lil’ Wayne, Boosie 7 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $39.99-$69.99; (407) 872-0066.
• Prefuse 73 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $15; (407) 246-1419.
• Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, The Supervillains 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $25; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 18

• Breaking Benjamin, Skindred, Sum 41, Seether, Finger Eleven, Nonpoint, Drowing Pool, Fiction Plane, Operator 11:30 am; Tinker Field, 287 S. Tampa Ave.; $40; (407) 849-2020.
• Tori Amos 7 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $49.75-$54.75; (321) 242-2219.

Nov. 19

• Coheed and Cambria, Clutch, The Fall of Troy 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $26-$28; (407) 954-2583.

Nov. 23

• Electric 6, Willowz, The Golden Dogs 9 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $13; (407) 246-1419.

Nov. 24

• Brand New, Thrice, Mewithoutyou 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22.50-$27; (407) 934-2583.
• HIM, Bleeding Through 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $28-$35; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 25

• Brand New, Thrice, Mewithoutyou 6 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $22.50-$27; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 27

• Amon Amarth, Sonic Syndicate, Himsa, Decapitated 6:30 pm; Club Firestone, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $18.50-$20.50; (407) 954-2583.

Nov. 30

• Billy Ray Cyrus 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $27.50-$40; (407) 351-5483.

Dec. 4

• Joe Bonamassa 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $30-$45; (407) 351-5483.

Dec. 9

• Tony Bennett 7 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $60-$115; (321) 242-2219.

Dec. 10

• Jethro Tull 8 pm; Amway Arena, 600 W. Amelia St.; $40.50-$60.50; (407) 849-2020.
• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: Splendors of the Baroque 7 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $27-$37; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 11

• Chemlab, U.S.S.A., Skeleton Key 7 pm; Back Booth, 37 W. Pine St.; $15; (407) 999-2570.

Dec. 14

• Erick Morillo 9 pm; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; $35-$100; (407) 934-2583.

Dec. 21

• The Ten Tenors 8 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $25-$45; (321) 242-2219.

Dec. 28-29

• Toxic Audio 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $23-$27; (407) 321-8111.

THEATER

Through Oct. 6

• The World Goes ‘Round John Kander and Fred Ebb’s award-winning showcase of eclectic songs and comedy numbers. 7:30 pm Friday, 2 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Winter Park Playhouse, 711B Orange Ave., Winter Park; $22-$30; (407) 645-0145.

Through Oct. 7

• A Comedy of Errors Shakespeare comedy directed by Patrick Flick about twin brothers with twin servants who unknowingly land in the same town. 7 pm Wednesday-Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $20-$37; (407) 447-1700.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Five children visit a mysterious candymaker in this Dave Lee-directed production that stays true to the original Roald Dahl classic. 7 pm Friday, 2 pm and 7 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15; (407) 896-7365
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Andrew Lloyd Webber musical journey through Biblical Egypt. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee; $20; (407) 846-6257.

Through Oct. 13

• VarieTEASE Carnivale Babybluestar Productions and the Invisible Arts Project team up to bring back this decadent show from the Fringe. 7:30 pm Saturday; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 454-8478.

Through Oct. 14

• South Pacific Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical about romance on a Pacific island during WWII. 11 am Wednesday-Thursday, 6 pm Friday, 11 am and 6 pm Saturday, 4:30 pm Sunday; Starlight Theatre, 3376 Edgewater Drive; $46-$51; (407) 843-6275.

Through Oct. 21

• The Heidi Chronicles Wendy Wasserstein’s play about one woman’s life and the role of women through the decades. 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday; Mad Cow Theatre, 105 S. Magnolia Ave.; $24-$26; (407) 297-8788.

Through Nov. 1

• Respect: A Musical Journey of Women Cabaret-style songs capture the growth of women through the 20th century. 7 pm Friday, 3:30 pm Sunday; Rivership Romance, 433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford; $46.25; (407) 321-5091.

Sept. 27-Oct. 7

• Company Married couples and singles try to balance life, friendship and romance in this Tony Award-winning musical. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday; Seminole Community College Fine Arts Theatre, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; $6; (407) 708-2040.
• Largo Desolato A nervous political writer attempts to distinguish friends from enemies in a police state. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; UCF Black Box Theatre, 12501 Research Parkway; $15; (407) 823-1500.

Sept. 28-Oct. 6

• Equus A therapist tries to understand the mind of a boy who has blinded six horses. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 4 pm Sunday; Rollins College, Annie Russell Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $17-$19; (407) 646-2145.

Sept. 29

• 2007-2008 Season Opening Gala Special production of A Comedy of Errors plus a dinner and auctions to benefit the theater. 6 pm; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $200-$250; (407) 447-1700.
• Las Vegas Revue Impersonators bring to life Vegas favorites like Elvis, Tom Jones and Barbara Streisand. 7:30 pm; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $25-$35; (407) 321-8111.

Oct. 5-31

• Return to the Forbidden Planet Theatre Downtown presents Bob Carlton’s musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest mashed with sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Theatre Downtown, 2113 N. Orange Ave.; $18; (407) 841-0083.

Oct. 10-Nov. 11

• Shylock A one-man show tackles racism, censorship and self-discovery through the loutish character from The Merchant of Venice. 7 pm Wednesday-Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins Street; $20-$37; (407) 447-1700.

Oct. 12-Nov. 11

• The Emperor’s New Clothes A young king learns that looks aren't everything in Hans Christian Andersen classic. 7 pm Friday, 2 pm and 7 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15; (407) 896-7365.

Oct. 13

• Circus Circus Show The Footlight Players go all out for Pride weekend. Midnight; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 425-7571.

Oct. 15

• Summer’s End Women Playwrights’ Initiative reading of the Martha Humphreys play about two cousins growing up during the Vietnam War. 7 pm; Studio Theatre, 398 W. Amelia St.; $3; (407) 380-1812.

Oct. 18-Nov. 25

• Fiddler on the Roof Retelling of the classic musical of a Russian Jewish family’s struggle with cultural changes as their daughters marry. 11 am Wednesday-Thursday, 6 pm Friday, 11 am and 6 pm Saturday, 4:30 pm Sunday; Starlight Theatre, 3376 Edgewater Drive; $46-$51; (407) 843-6275.

Oct.18-28

• The Most Happy Fella A middle-aged immigrant woos a waitress by sending her a picture of a handsome young friend. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; UCF Conservatory Theatre, 12501 Research Parkway; $15; (407) 823-1500.

Oct. 19-21

• All Hallows 10 for-the-Fringe A night of spooky short plays and costume contest to benefit the Orlando International Fringe Festival. 7 pm Friday, 6 pm Sunday; The Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 648-0077.
• What You Don’t Know About Women Cabaret about the “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” qualities of the fairer sex. 7:30 pm Friday, 2 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Winter Park Playhouse, 711B Orange Ave., Winter Park; $22-$30; (407) 645-0145.

Oct. 19-28

• Totally Electric The musical journey of an ’80s high school choir trying to make it through their last semester. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee; $12-$20; (407) 846-6257.

Oct. 20-Nov. 17

• The Secret Garden A young girl is sent away from her home and discovers a garden and old family mysteries. 2 pm Saturday, 4:30 pm Sunday; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $10; (407) 447-1700.

Oct. 23-28

• Mamma Mia! A woman embarks on a quest to learn the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding, set to the music of ABBA. 8 pm Tuesday, 2 pm and 8 pm Wednesday, 8 pm Thursday-Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $37.50-$67.50; (321) 242-2219.
• The Wedding Singer Broadway Across America presents the musical tale of Robbie Hart, who suffers through heartbreak to find true love, in this stage adaptation of the Adam Sandler film. 8 pm Tuesday-Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $35-$64; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 25-28

• Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel reimagines Othello to highlight the changing perceptions of women through the ages. 8 pm Thursday-Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Rollins College, Fred Stone Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 646-2145.

Oct. 26-Nov. 4

• Little Shop of Horrors Seymour and Audrey fall in love in the musical despite the alien plant devouring their friends. 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Valencia Community College Performing Arts Center, East Campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail; $10; (407) 582-2900.

Oct. 27-28

• Blue Champagne The Fab Follies perform a cabaret-style musical stage show. 3 pm Saturday-Sunday; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $12-$18; (407) 321-8111.

Nov 4-6

• Project Spotlight’s Fall One-Act Festival Students perform in a collection of plays created, directed and produced by their peers. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; UCF Black Box Theatre, 12501 Research Parkway; $15; (407) 823-1500.

Nov. 8-18

• The Piano Lesson A 1930s African-American family finds strength in an old piano. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; UCF Conservatory Theatre, 12501 Research Parkway; $15; (407) 823-1500.

Nov. 9-11

• Tom Sawyer Mark Twain’s beloved story about a troublesome boy’s adventures. 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $12-$15; (407) 321-8111.

Nov. 9-17

• Gypsy Musical about a backstage mother who grooms her daughter to be the queen of burlesque. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 4 pm Sunday; Rollins College, Annie Russell Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $17-$19; (407) 646-2145.

Nov. 9-18

• Tomato Plant Girl A young girl learns to stand up for herself when she meets a new friend in her garden. 7:30 pm Friday, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15; (407) 896-7365.
• Urinetown Broadway-derived musical parody, set in a future in which even the simple pleasure of relieving oneself carries a price. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday; Seminole Community College Fine Arts Theatre, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; $6; (407) 708-2040.

Nov. 9-Dec. 2

• The Spitfire Grill A small town in Wisconsin receives a visitor who teaches the townspeople about redemption and compassion. 7:30 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Icehouse Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora; $20; (352) 383-4616.

Nov. 15-Dec. 23

• She Loves Me Two enemies are unaware that they are secret pen pals who met through a personal ad. 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday; Mad Cow Theatre, 105 South Magnolia Ave.; $28; (407) 297-8788.

Nov. 16-17

• The Witnesses Musical journey through the beginning of the Christian Church through the eyes of apostles Peter and Paul. 7:30 pm Friday, 2 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $25-$35; (407) 228-1220.

Nov. 17

• Smokey Joe’s Café Nine friends reunite at their favorite hangout and reminisce about the past. 7:30 pm; Helen Stairs Theatre, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $25-$35; (407) 321-8111.

Nov. 27-Dec. 2

• Capitol Steps The political satire performing group takes musical jabs at our country’s past, present and future officials. 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday, 4 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday, 4 pm Sunday; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $37.50-$67.50; (321) 242-2219.

Dec. 4-9

• My Fair Lady Broadway Across America presents the Lerner and Loewe classic musical about the sophistication of Eliza Doolittle. 8 pm Tuesday-Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $37-$66; (407) 849-2020.

COMEDY

Oct. 11-13

• Defending the Caveman Comedian Rob Becker’s one-man show about the gender gap through the ages. 3 pm and 7:30 pm Thursday, 2 pm and 8:30 pm Saturday, 5 pm and 8:30 pm Sunday; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $37; (407) 228-1220.

Oct. 14

• Sinbad The comedian has starred in may films, including Houseguest and Coneheads. 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $33; (407) 351-5483.

Oct. 18

• Last Comic Standing Live Finalists of the NBC stand-up comedy competition. 8 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $27.50-$35; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 27

• Sarah Silverman Star of Comedy Central’s The Sarah Silverman Program. 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $45-$55; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 2

• Stephen Lynch The singing comedian tours to promote Craig Machine. 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, CityWalk at Universal Orlando; $28; (407) 351-5483.

Nov. 2-3

• Jeff Alan and Anthony Griffith Uplifting comedy about the humor that can come from a happy marriage. 2 pm and 7:30 pm Friday, 4 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $20-$25; (407) 228-1220.

Nov. 8

• Doug Stanhope The bitingly sarcastic comic performs his routine about drugs, sex and his run for president. 8 pm; Back Booth, 37 W. Pine St.; $12; (407) 999-2570

DANCE

Oct. 7

• Entre Amigos Raquel Tacon and her flamenco dance troupe perform as part of the Latin American Cultural Festival. 3 pm; Nicholson School of Communications, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-1174.

Oct. 12-14

• Happenstance Dance Concert Eliza Harwood-Watson, Casey Saxon, Leaia Caver and other modern choreographers and dancers take to the stage to produce fresh material. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Harwood-Watson Dance Studios, 820A Lake Baldwin Lane; $15; (407) 228-0005.
• Orlando Ballet Pops Season-opening celebration with performances of Shake It Up, The Envelope and Celts. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $12-$65; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 20

• Beat the Move Voci Dance performs to the works of Beat poet/musician Ken Nordine. 2 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0054.

Nov. 3

• One Night Stand Voci Dance, along with guest choreographers, interpret the works of visual artist Rick Jones and composer Simon Henneman. 8 pm; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; $18; (407) 616-8775.
• VOW: Voices of Women The Center for Contemporary Dance interprets experiences of women into this benefit for Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando. 2 pm and 7 pm; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $60; (407) 872-6838.

Nov. 9-11

• A Collaborative Stand Voci Dance, along with guest choreographers, interpret the works of visual artist Rick Jones and composer Simon Henneman. 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday; Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee; $18; (407) 616-8775.

Nov. 15

• Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Dancers tell traditional Mexican folk tales through music and dance. 8 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $25-$38; (321) 242-2219.

Nov. 29

• Georgian State Dance Company The international group incorporates elaborate swordplay and acrobatic maneuvers into its show. 8 pm; King Center for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $30-$36; (321) 242-2219.

Dec. 12-15

• World Salsa Championships Third annual competition featuring the top dancers in a variety of styles. 8 pm Wednesday, 6 pm Thursday-Saturday; Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Campground; $45-$125; (888) 877-4445.

OPERA

Nov. 16-20

• Don Giovanni The Orlando Opera opens its 50th anniversary season with Mozart’s tale of love and lust in Spanish-controlled New Orleans. 6:30 pm Friday, 12:30 pm Sunday, 6 pm Tuesday; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $25-$250; (407) 426-1700.

Nov. 17

• Concert of Arias Current and former Orlando Opera singers perform together. 7 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $25-$100; (407) 426-1717.
• Orlando Opera Behind-the-Scenes Look-in Resident artists demonstrate the elements of opera and how a show is put together. 10 am-4 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; free; (407) 426-1717

FILM

Oct. 7

• Bam Bam and Celeste Screening of the Margaret Cho film about two unique best friends stuck in a bland Midwestern town. 10 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $10-$15; (407) 896-8431.
• Winslow Homer: Society and Solitude The Steven Ross documentary about the life and work of the famous artist. 3 pm; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave.; $5; (407) 646-2526.

Oct. 11

• Popcorn Flicks Outdoor screening of Ghostbusters. 8 pm; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; (407) 629-0054.

Oct. 12

• Frances: A Mother Divine Documentary about the famous drag queen who was Divine’s mother. 7 pm; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10; (407) 425-7571.

Oct. 16

• El Violin Film about a man and his grandson who use their musical skills to engage in guerilla warfare against a rebel army; for the Latin American Cultural Festival. 6 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $9; (407) 823-1174.

Oct. 18-20

• Orlando Hispanic Film Festival Inaugural event with film screenings, panel discussions and networking events. Various times Thursday-Saturday; The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $8-$125; (321) 274-1570.

Oct. 20-21

• Gay Orlando Film Festival The people behind GayOrlando.com present screenings of Boy Culture, For the Bible Tells Me So, Gymnast and Outing Riley. Various times Saturday-Sunday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $10-$60; (407) 896-8431.

Oct. 25

• Lunafest Nine award-winning short films by, for and about women presented by Women in Film & Television Florida. 6 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $15; (407) 246-2620.

Nov. 8

• Popcorn Flicks Outdoor screening of The Incredible Shrinking Man. 7 pm; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; (407) 629-0054.

Nov. 8-11

• Orlando Film Festival Screenings of independent, children’s and short films at downtown venues; see www.orlandofilmfest.com for a complete schedule. Various times Thursday-Sunday; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free.

Nov. 18-19

• Jewish Film Festival Annual presentation brings four Jewish films, in conjunction with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando. Various times Sunday-Monday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $9-$55; (407) 629-0054.

Dec. 8-9

• Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase 16th annual forum for film and video artists from around the state to screen their creations. 12:30 pm Saturday-Sunday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $5; (407) 629-0054.

ART

OPENINGS/EVENTS

Oct. 4

• Urban Art Experience: ‘80s Graffiti First Thursdays event remembering the greed decade with works by ìaerosol artists. 6 pm; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $5; (407) 896-4231.

Oct. 6

• Baldwin Park Arts Festival Works by local artists, live entertainment and a fashion show. 10 am-5 pm; Baldwin Park Village Center, 1097 Bennett Road; free; (407) 896-3155.
• Making Art Your Business Local professionals show artists the ins and outs of grant writing, web design and marketing. 10 am-5 pm; Crealdé Community Gallery, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; $75; (407) 671-1886.

Oct. 13-14

• 34th Annual Winter Park Autumn Arts Festival Local and national artists showcase works for the annual event, with food, entertainment and workshops. 9 am-5 pm Saturday-Sunday; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; (407) 644-8281.

Oct. 18

• Aperture Photographs created by local artists use light in unexpected ways. 8 pm; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free; (407) 648-7060.
• Founding Faces: American Portraiture/American Identities William Rudolph discusses changing portrait styles in American history and the indicated societal changes. 6 pm; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.

Oct. 20

• Photographing Historic Downtown Winter Garden A hands-on workshop and field trip led by Crealdé Executive Director Peter Schreyer and historian Kay Cappleman. 10 am-noon; Winter Garden Heritage Museum; 1 N. Main St., Winter Garden; free; (407) 656-5544.

Oct. 20-21

• Maitland Rotary Art Festival 31st annual show and sale of fine arts and crafts created by local artists to benefit the Maitland Rotary. 9 am-5 pm Saturday-Sunday; Lake Lily Park, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; (407) 263-5218.

Oct. 21

• Art Farm Local artists sell their wares at this miniature festival aimed at raising arts awareness. 10 am-4 pm; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; (407) 648-7060
• Artist on Art: Nancy Jay The Crealdé director discusses her favorite piece at the museum. 3 pm; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.

Oct. 27

• Free Grant Workshop Crealdé Executive Director Pete Schreyer leads seventh annual event about how to get art grants. 2 pm; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; (407) 671-1886.

Nov. 1

• Wood You Believe First Thursdays event showcasing sculptural works by the Central Florida Woodturners. 6 pm; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $5; (407) 896-4231.

Nov. 2

• INsideOUT (artist reception) Works by visual artist Paul Pfeiffer, choreographer Sarah Skaggs and author Gioia Timpanelli. 7 pm; Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach; $10; (386) 427-6975.
• Paintings and Drawings by Tendai Johnson (artist reception) The artist talks about his inspiration and his new exhibit. 7 pm; The Alice and William Jenkins Gallery, Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; (407) 671-1886.

Nov. 2-Dec. 28

• Friday Nights at the Morse Visit the museum and enjoy art demonstrations, activities and live music. 4 pm-8 pm Friday; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 645-5311.

Nov. 3-4

• Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts More than 200 artists exhibit works in addition to the festival’s classic car show, music and entertainment. 9 am Saturday-Sunday; Colonial Town Park, 200 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary; free; (407) 444-0484.

Nov. 9-11

• Where the Art Meets the Soul Folk Art Festival Seventh annual show, with activities and live music. 9:30 am-5:30 pm Friday-Sunday; House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side; free; (407) 934-2583.

Nov. 9-11

• Festival of the Masters Annual art festival features 200-plus visual artists, with activities and music. 9:30 pm-5:30 pm Friday-Sunday; Downtown Disney Marketplace; free; (407) 824-4321.

Nov. 17-18

• Osceola Art Festival 41st annual festival with local and national artists. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday; Downtown Kissimmee, Broadway and Monument Avenues; free; (407) 846-6257.

Dec. 6

• In the Moment First Thursdays event exploring art’s new frontiers, including high-concept video and the street movement. 6 pm Thursday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $5; (407) 896-4231.

EXHIBITS

Through Oct. 7

• Florida Citrus Labels: Crate Appeal Rare labels from the Dr. P. Philips Citrus collection; 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday; Orange County Regional History Center, Heritage Square; $7; (407) 836-8500.

Through Oct. 9

• Wild About Animals Works by local artists celebrates Casselberry wildlife. 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; (407) 262-7720.

Through Oct. 14

• Dickens to Benton: Rare Books and Works on Paper from the Morse Collection Books, prints and drawings dating back to 1844, including a first edition of Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit. 9:30 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free-$3; (407) 645-5311.

Through Oct. 16

• Vision of Life Landscape and portrait paintings by Colombian painter Alberto Gomez. 8 am-9 pm Monday-Friday, noon-5 pm Saturday-Sunday; The Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.; free; (407) 246-4279.

Through Oct. 18

• Layers of Light Etched photographs by Allan Maxwell and mixed-media collages by Claudine Hellmuth. 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; The Mayor’s Gallery at Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.; free; (407) 246-4279.

Through Oct. 21

• Colors of Life: Anita Wooten Paintings illuminating the human spirit by the late and well-respected Florida artist. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Through Oct. 27

• Silent Voices: The Culture of Signs in the Southern Landscape Photographs by Rick Lang depicting Southern life. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm Friday, 9 am-4 pm Saturday; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; (407) 671-1886.

Through Oct. 28

• 25 Years: A Directoris Favorites Director James G. Shepp hand selects works to celebrate 25 years of service. 9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, noon-4:30 pm Saturday-Sunday; Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $3; (407) 539-2181.

Through Oct. 31

• Our Body: The Universe Within More than 20 bodies, 200 anatomical exhibits and reproductions of medical drawings through the ages. 10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am-9 pm Saturday, 10 am-6 pm Sunday; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $25; (407) 514-2000.

Through Nov. 6

• Botanical Beauties Vibrant floral paintings by Barbara Koepsell. 9 am-5 pm daily; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; free-$5; (407) 246-2620.

Through Nov. 18

• The Art of the Stamp The art and stories behind more than 100 stamps on display as part of the center’s affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday; noon-5 pm Sunday. Orange County Regional History Center, Heritage Square; $7; (407) 836-8500.

Through Nov. 30

• Dr. Seuss Wants You! Little-known wartime cartoons by the children’s author. 9 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm Friday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; (407) 628-0555.

Through Dec. 30

• Select European & American Paintings Large-scale works date back to the 16th century. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm- 5 pm Sunday; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.
• Winslow Homer: Joys of the Day More than 50 woodcut engravings by the famous artist. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Satur-day, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.
• Wonders Mixed-media works portray the beauty of marine life. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm- 5 pm Sunday; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave. Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.

Through Dec. 31

• American Portraits 19th-century paintings from the museum’s collection. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-5 pm Sunday; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 646-2526.

Through July 6

• Of Cloth and Culture Traditional African textiles as used for clothing, art and customs. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 pm Saturday-Sunday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $8; (407) 896-4231.

Through Aug. 31

• Orientalism: An Eye for the Exotic Late 19th-century and early 20th-century Asian and Asian-inspired works. 9:30 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free-$3; (407) 645-5311.

Through Sept. 30

• Orlando Remembered: Orlando A-Z Alphabetical journey through notable people, places and events. 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday. Orange County Regional History Center, Heritage Square; $7; (407) 836-8500.

Sept. 28-Oct. 28

• Puerto Rican Art: Image of a Culture More than 50 contemporary paintings from notable Puerto Rican artists. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 pm Saturday-Sunday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $8; (407) 896-4231.

Sept. 28-Nov. 9

• Doppelganger: The Photographs of Cornelia Hediger Photographs of women examine gender stereotypes. 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday; Anita S. Wooten Gallery, Valencia Community College East Campus; free; (407) 582-2298.

Sept. 28-Nov. 30

• Fran Hardy Selections from the well-known Florida artist’s body of work. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; Millenia Fine Art, 555 Lake Destiny Drive; free; (407) 226-8701.

Sept. 29-Oct. 20

• Buoyant Innocence North Carolina folk artist Cher Shaffer shows upbeat, colorful paintings. 10 am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday; Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. First St., Sanford; free; (407) 323-2774.

Oct. 1-26

• Breast Cancer Awareness Show New works created by Central Florida artists raise money for the cause. 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; (407) 262-7720.

Oct. 1-31

• Collage, Contemplations and Collaborations Mixed-media works by local artists; 11 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Comma Gallery, 813 Virginia Drive; free; (407) 376-1400.
• Entry Ways Transitional spaces and stages are featured in works by Terri West and Melodye Murphy. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Creative Spirit Art Gallery, 820A Lake Baldwin Lane; free; (407) 898-8343.

Oct. 2-26

• Katy Bergman Casell Ceramic installations and tile works from the South Carolina professor. 9 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday; Seminole Community College Fine Arts Gallery, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; free; (407) 708-2040.

Oct. 2-Nov. 4

• Scarecrows in the Garden Local artists, schools and organizations submit creepy creations for this annual show. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Oct. 7-27

• Safe Spaces Works by Audrey Phillips showcasing places she visits to relax and escape. 10 am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday; Gallery on First, 211 E. First St., Sanford; free; (407) 323-2774.

Oct. 23-Nov. 18

• Photos From the Czech Republic International artists showcase different photography styles. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Oct. 23-Dec. 2

• Painting in Italy Local artists Bernard Martin and Tom Sadler share the inspirations from a summer in Europe. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Oct. 26-Dec. 15

• Martin Spei Bronze sculptures poking fun at businessmen. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; Millenia Fine Art, 555 Lake Destiny Drive; free; (407) 226-8701.

Nov. 1-30

• Dreamscape Works based on the visions of the mind. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Creative Spirit Art Gallery, 820A Lake Baldwin Lane; free; (407) 898-8343.
• Fotofest: The Best Photography Money Can Buy Local artist Chris Casler curates show and sale. 11 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Comma Gallery, 813 Virginia Drive; free; (407) 376-1400.

Nov. 2-Dec. 29

• Paintings & Drawings by Tendai Johnson The human condition as envisioned by the Zimbabwean artist. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm Friday, 9 am-4 pm Saturday; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; (407) 671-1886.

Nov. 4-30

• Follow Me: Female Role Models for Girls Virginia Maxfield’s black-and-white drawings of strong women. 10 am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday; Gallery on First, 211 E. First St., Sanford; free; (407) 323-2774.

Nov. 6-Dec. 10

• Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit SCC’s annual exhibition of works in a variety of mediums. 9 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday; Seminole Community College Fine Arts Gallery, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; free; (407) 708-2040.

Nov. 6-Dec 31, 2008

• The Quest of Beauty: Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Life and Art An intimate look at the artist through his art and personal items. 9:30 am-4 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 am-8 pm Friday, 9:30 pm-4 pm Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free-$3; (407) 645-5311.

Nov. 9-Dec. 21

• Bill Lorenzen and the World of Puppets Former USF professor shares his love through photographs, drawings, sketches and puppets. 9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, noon-4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday; Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $3; (407) 539-2181.

Nov. 9-Dec. 28

• Rocky Bridges Mixed-media paintings and sculptures using found objects. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; Millenia Fine Art, 555 Lake Destiny Drive; free; (407) 226-8701.

Nov. 13-Dec. 30

• Wind Sculpture III: Outdoor Art that Whirls and Twirls Kinetic sculptures of all shapes and sizes dot the museum’s gardens. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Nov. 16-Jan. 11

• Selected Fine Art Faculty Show Various works created by college professors. 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday; Anita S. Wooten Gallery, Valencia Community College East Campus; free; (407) 582-2298.

Dec. 1-Dec. 31

• Celestial Expression Scientific and religious works based on the solar system and beyond. 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Creative Spirit Art Gallery, 820A Lake Baldwin Lane; free; (407) 898-8343.

Dec. 1-Jan. 5

• Adored Artists IV Local artists show their favorite works from 2007. 11 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Comma Gallery, 813 Virginia Drive; free; (407) 376-1400.

Dec. 4-30

• Chapeaux Rouges: Red Hat Art The red hat takes center stage in this juried show. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm Sunday; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; (407) 647-6294.

Dec. 8-Feb. 3

• Collectors Choice III New contemporary works from several of Florida’s private collections. 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 pm Saturday-Sunday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $8; (407) 896-4231.

EVENTS

Oct. 5-7

• Winter Garden Music Festival 2007 More than 30 music acts of different styles perform at a variety of downtown venues at the festival, which also offers music workshops and exhibits. 5 pm-10 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday; Downtown Winter Garden, West Plant Street and South Park Avenue; free; (407) 292-7922.

Oct. 5-11

• Fashion Week Runway shows, trunk shows and parties fill the fashion series. Various times daily; downtown Winter Park, Park and Lyman Avenues; $25-$100; (407) 644-8281.

Oct. 6

• Fall Beer Fest and Brewniversity Wine tasting and discussion of limited-edition beers specially brewed for the fall, plus food pairings and giveaways. 1 pm; Whole Foods Market, 1989 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $10; (407) 673-8788.
• Florida Cracker Oyster Festival Enjoy an assortment of Louisiana, Texas and Florida foods, with live music and other activities. 2 pm; Isle Of Pine’s South Beach Park, 13040 Lake Mary Jane Road; $25; (407) 384-9211.
• La Maschera Rocks Masquerade ball with music by the Soulphonics to benefit the Downtown Arts District. 7 pm; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; $100; (407) 648-7060.
• Oktoberfest The German-American Society of Central Florida hosts its seasonal celebration, with food, dancing and music. 2 pm; German-American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $5; (407) 834-0574.
• Postal Stamp Fair Vendors, appraisals and workshops held in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, The Art of the Stamp, and National Stamp Collecting Month. 11 am-3 pm; Orange County Regional History Center, Heritage Square; $7; (407) 836-8500.
• PowerFest Orlando Family-friendly event with vendors, displays, auto shows, stunt shows and other activities. 1 pm; Florida Citrus Bowl, 1610 W. Church St.; free; (321) 356-1626.
• Rockstar Rendezvous Stunt and wakeboard shows, car shows and music. Noon; Orlando Watersports Complex, 8808 Florida Rock Road; $10; (407) 416-2326.
• Rum Fest Some of the world’s finest rum makers and mixers supply drink sampling in addition to music. 5 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court Streets; $20; (407) 849-9904.
• SAKtoberfest Current and former comedy lab performers put on a Renaissance-themed street party with live improv, games and other activities. Noon-6 pm; Downtown Orlando, West Amelia Street and North Hughey Avenue; free; (407) 648-0001.

Oct. 7

• Festival Herencia Hispana Hispanic Heritage month celebration with live music, vendors and crafts. Noon-10:30 pm; Lee Vista Center, 7600 T.G. Lee Blvd.; free; (407) 767-1615.

Oct. 8

• Taste of Altamonte Popular restaurants serve their best dishes at benefit for the Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs. 6 pm; Cranes Roost Park, Shore Crest Drive and North Lake Boulevard, Altamonte Springs; $25-$30; (407) 262-2773.

Oct. 11

• Glam Orlando Weekly hosts this Pride celebration with live entertainment and a special VarieTEASE performance. 6:30 pm; Veranda Bed and Breakfast Inn, 115 N. Summerlin Ave.; $15-$20; (407) 765-6490.

Oct. 11-14

• Southern Women’s Show Annual expo featuring every woman’s favorite things: fashions, food, furnishings and fun. 10 am Thursday-Sunday; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $8; (800) 849-0248.

Oct. 12

• Friday Night Fever State Representative Dean Cannon hosts this disco-themed gala with a silent auction, vendors and music by Stayin Alive to benefit the Mental Health Association of Central Florida. 7 pm; Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Orlando; $125; (407) 898-0110.

Oct. 12-13

• Oktoberfest Traditional German party with food, beer and music by Orleans and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. 6 pm-11 pm Friday-Saturday; Celebration Town Center, 690 Celebration Ave., Celebration; free; (407) 566-4007.

Oct. 12-14

• Sanford Bikefest Third annual celebration of the motorcycle with stunt shows, live music and contests. 5 pm-11 pm Friday, 10 am-11 pm Saturday, 10 am-5 pm Sunday; Fort Mellon Park, 1000 E. First St., Sanford; free; (407) 322-2212.

Oct. 13

• Herb Day Festival Florida School of Herbal Studies notes its first anniversary with herb vendors, classes, demonstrations and entertainment. 11 am-4 pm; Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave.; free; (407) 595-3731.
• Meet the Winemaker Australian wineries offer tastings as part of the Grateful Palate Tour. 6 pm; Sanford Wine Company, 114 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford; $29; (407) 302-8620.
• Oktoberfest German heritage celebration with traditional food, music and dancing. 5 pm; Founder’s Square at Avalon Park, 13001 Founderis Square Drive; free; (407) 658-6565.
• Starry, Starry Night Orlando Gay Chorus annual fund-raiser with a concert, silent auction and reception. 7 pm; Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa; $75-$100; (407) 841-7464.

Oct. 13-14

• 10th Annual Lake County Folk Festival Historic downtown Eustis comes alive with music, art displays and workshops. 10 am-6 pm Saturday, 11 am-4 pm Sunday; Ferran Park, Ferran Park Drive, Eustis; free; (352) 357-8555.
• Fossil Fair 2007 Displays, educational activities, vendor booths and a dig pit for the archaeologist wannabes. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $3; (407) 786-8844.

Oct. 14

• Come Out With Pride 2007 All-day festival honoring the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities with a parade at 3 pm, in addition to speakers, vendors, exhibitors, food and live music. Noon; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Rosalind Avenue; free; (407) 765-6490.
• Steel Magnolias Southern Brunch Pre-Pride feast with guest speak John Amaechi, live performances and activities to benefit the Human Rights Campaign. 10 am Sunday; The Beacon, 100 S. Eola Drive; $50-$65; (407) 765-6490.
• Pride Parade T-Dance Parade after-party and a special Pride show by the Footlight Players. 5 pm; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; free; (407) 425-7571.

Oct. 18

• A Taste of Thornton Park Local merchants provide food and wine tastings, plus a silent auction and music. 6 pm-9 pm; Veranda Bed and Breakfast Inn, 115 N. Summerlin Ave.; $30-$40; (407) 849-0321.

Oct. 18-21

• Bear Bust The Bears of Central Florida host their four-day fall affair, with parties, field trips, dinners and activities. 9 am-3 am Thursday-Saturday, noon-8 pm Sunday; Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.; $30-$110; (407) 766-1970.
• Biketoberfest The city of Daytona Beach becomes a biker’s paradise with a slew of activities. Various times Thursday-Sunday; Downtown Daytona Beach, North Beach and Bay Streets; various prices; (866) 296-8970.

Oct. 19

• Bite of Baldwin Park First annual community event with dishes prepared by local merchants. 5 pm; Baldwin Park Village Center, 1097 Bennet Road; $8-$10; (407) 744-2594.

Oct. 20

• Green Fair Discussions on eco-friendly cleaning, organic farming and eating well, in addition to local vendor booths and giveaways. 11 am-3 pm; Whole Foods Market, 1989 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 673-8788.

Oct. 20-21

• Concours d’Elegance Annual competition and display of exotic and rare automobiles and motorcycles. 9 am Saturday, 8 am Sunday; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; (352) 383-1181.

Oct. 25-28

• Magnoliafest Americana music fest, with camping, arts and crafts and a parade. 4 pm-1 am Thursday, 10 am-2 am Friday, 9:30 am-2 am Saturday, 10 am-8 pm Sunday; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak; $30-$130; (904) 249-7990.

Oct. 26

• Chefs Gone Wild: Just Desserts Local restauranteurs present their best sweet treats to benefit the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council. 7 pm; Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, 8251 Vineland Ave.; $25-$30; (407) 896-4475.

Oct. 27

• 10th Annual Diwali Mela The Association of Asian Cultural Affairs presents this celebration of the Hindu festival of light featuring traditional entertainment and the Miss Diwali USA pageant. 4 pm; Walt Disney Amphitheatre, Lake Eola Park; free; (407) 293-6691.
• Central Florida Veg Fest Open to vegetarians and others who want to eat healthier, with restaurant booths, cooking demos, speakers, games and entertainment. 10 am; Loch Haven Park, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; free.
• Diwali Mela 2007 Annual Hindu festival of light featuring traditional music and dance, a parade and the Miss Diwali pageant. 4 pm; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; free; (407) 814-7501.

Oct. 27-28

• Great Outdoor Days Two-day festival with fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation, wildlife artists, exhibits, barbecue competitions, cardboard boat races and live music. Noon-8 pm Saturday-Sunday; Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; free; (407) 847-5000.

Oct. 28

• Czech Independence Day Museum honors its namesake’s heritage with Czech food, entertainment and free admission. 1 pm-4 pm; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 647-6294.
• Festival Calle Orange Latin celebration with family activities, authentic food, exhibits and live music by international performers. 11 am; Downtown Orlando, Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard; $15; (407) 381-5310.
• The Artwork of Grace Slick Gormer Jefferson Airplane singer shows her paintings of celebrity rockers. 1 pm-4 pm; Wentworth Gallery, Mall at Millenia; free; (407) 903-9055.

Nov. 3

• Fall Jazz Stroll Listen to live jazz on a walk through the gardens with the moon and candles lighting the way. 7 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $17; (407) 246-2620.
• Neanderthal Ball Prehistoric-themed party with live entertainment, silent auction and activities to benefit the center. 6:30 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $125; (407) 514-2000.
• UCF Homecoming Parade Alumni, students and fans celebrate the Knights’ final home game of the season with floats and live music. 9:30 am; University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-6471.
• Wild West Show Western festival with country music, rides and a fishing tournament. 5 pm; Founder’s Square at Avalon Park, 13001 Founder’s Square Drive; free; (407) 658-6565.

Nov. 3-4

• Fall Fiesta in the Park More than 200 arts and crafts vendors display their works at the two-day event with music, food, activities and demonstrations. 10 am-5 pm Saturday-Sunday; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; (407) 649-3152.

Nov. 4

• Kristallnacht: Night of the Broken Glass Annual event remembers the first act of the Holocaust with UCF professor Dr. Ken Hanson. 7 pm; Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; (407) 628-0555.

Nov. 9

• Avalon Jubilee Fall carnival with rides, games, prizes and food. 5 pm; Founder’s Square at Avalon Park, 13001 Founder’s Square Drive; free; (407) 658-6565.

Nov. 10

• Great Day in the Country More than 300 exhibits with arts and crafts, displays, foods and activities to benefit local organizations. 9 am-4 pm; Lawton Elementary School, 151 Graham Ave., Oviedo; free; (407) 595-2681.
• Orlando Veterans’ Day Parade Current and former members of the military are honored with a procession down Orange Avenue. 10 am; downtown Orlando, North Orange Avenue and East Robinson Street; free; (407) 246-3095.
• Ultimate Pairings A white-themed night of food and wine tastings to benefit the Easter Seals of Florida. 6 pm; Downtown Winter Park, Canton and Park Avenues; $40-$50; (407) 647-9372.

Nov. 10-11

• ABC Super Soap Weekend More than 30 ABC soap stars take part in parades, autograph sessions, concerts and more. 9 am-8 pm Saturday-Sunday; Disney-MGM Studios; $63.90; (407) 824-4321.

Nov. 11

• Sanford Veterans’ Day Parade Salute to military personnel with a trek through downtown leading to the Sanford Veterans’ Memorial Park. 10 am; downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street; free; (407) 246-3095.

Nov. 16-17

• Bead and Art Glass Fest Show features beads, glass art, demonstrations, vendors and more. 10 am-6 pm Friday-Saturday; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $8-$10; (740) 452-4541.
• Memories Scrapbooking Expo Craft vendors offer everything to support the hobby. 10 am-6 pm Friday-Saturday; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $8-$10; (740) 452-4541.

Nov. 19

• Baldwin Park Bop Music festival with performances, vendors and activities. 5 pm; Baldwin Park Village Center, 1097 Bennet Road; free; (407) 744-2594.

Nov. 21

• Night Before Thanksgiving Block Party Entertainment by local bands on two stages with plenty of opportunities to dance off calories before the Thursday’s feast. 5 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court Streets; free-$6; (407) 849-0741.
• Thanksgiving Eve Street Party Release some pre-holiday stress at Church Street’s bars. 6 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street and Orange Avenue; $6-$10; (407) 649-4270.

Dec. 29

• Orlando Citrus Parade Downtown procession with marching bands and floats, including seven made entirely of Florida citrus. 11 am; Downtown Orlando, Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street; free-$25; (407) 423-2476

LEARNING

Oct. 9

• Florida’s Endangered Corals: Threats to Reef Health and Survival Biology professor Kathryn Patterson-Sutherland discusses her investigation into the decimation of Florida’s reefs. 6:30 pm; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 646-2526.

Oct. 12

• Beautiful Politics of Sounds: Trova Music in Yucatan, Mexico Guitarist and cultural anthropologist Gabriela Vargas-Cetina discusses the culture of the region as part of the Latin American Cultural Festival. 3 pm; Nicholson School of Communication, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-1174.

Nov. 6

• Lunch and Learn Dr. Giles McCoy discusses his experience as a survivor of the attack on the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II. Noon; Orange County Regional History Center, Heritage Square; free; (407) 836-8500.

CIVICS

Oct. 4

• Florida 2060 Charles Pattison, president of 1000 Friends of Florida, discusses the findings of this new study and their impact on the future. 7 pm; Markham Woods Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 505 Markham Woods Road, Longwood; free; (407) 862-8231.
• Women and Leadership in the Evolving 21st Century World Prominent female government officials, including Ambassador Robin Raphel, Department of Defense official Mary Claire Murphy and others, discuss the increasing impact that women have in the political world. 9 am; University of Central Florida, Student Union, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0688.

Oct. 6

• Orlando Walk for Farm Animals Farm Sanctuary raises money and awareness to end the factoring farming practices used in meat production. 10 am; Whole Foods Market, 1989 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $10; (407) 617-5572.

Oct. 11

• The Global Terrorism Challenge: Answers to Key Questions International experts discuss our current political state, how we got there and how to fix it. 3 pm; University of Central Florida, Fairwinds Alumni Center, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0688.

Oct. 13

• 2007 Renewable Energy Expo The Florida Renewable Energy Association hosts a day of demonstrations, informative presentations, live music and a screening of Arctic Tale. 9 am-9 pm; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; (352) 241-4733.

Oct. 18

• Looking at Florida’s Changing Communities Peter Schreyer shows a slideshow of his photographs and discusses ways how the state has changed over the years. 7 pm; Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden; free; (407) 835-7323.

Oct. 20

• Flowering Tree Project The city of Winter Park and the Tampa Bay Reforestation and Environmental Effort host this beautification, which will create “a rainbow of color” in the winter months. 10 am; Lake Island Park, 455 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; free; (813) 514-3934.

Oct. 25

• Exploring Cultures of the Middle East U.S. ambassadors and Middle Eastern officials discuss the region’s people and places. 7 pm; Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 826-0688.

Nov. 6

• Central Florida Regional Hob Nob: Politics in the Park Mingle with government, business and community leaders and participate in a regional presidential straw poll at this annual Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce event. 4:30 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; $75; (407) 835-2448.

Nov. 9

• Going Green: Getting to the Bottom Line Consumer advocate Ralph Nader discusses the steps needed to decrease our carbon footprint. 1 pm; University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0688

LITERARY

Through Oct. 31

• Kerouac in Florida: Where the Road Ends Photographs, documents and memorabilia from the famous writer’s life in Central Florida. 7:30 am-1 am Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-7 pm Friday, 9 am-7 pm Saturday, noon-1 am Sunday; UCF Library, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0564.

Oct. 4

• Dharma Bums UCF’s Sigma Tau Delta Literary Club hosts a marathon reading of the Kerouac classic. 9 am Thursday; UCF Library, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0564.

Oct. 6-7

• Mike: The Circle of Friends L. Diane Wolfe discusses the latest novel in her ongoing series. 11 am Saturday; Walden Books, 3481 E. Colonial Drive; free; (407) 896-3981. 4 pm Saturday; Waldenbooks, Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail; free; (407) 859-8787. 2 pm Sunday; Barnes and Noble, 7900 W. Sand Lake Road; free; (407) 345-0900.

Oct. 16

• Kerouac, the Beats and Buddhism Dr. Jane Compson, an author and UCF religious studies professor, discusses the philosophy of the Beat generation. 3 pm Tuesday; UCF Library, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; (407) 823-0054.

Oct. 21

• Meet and Greet with Bobby Flay The Iron Chef shares recipes from his new collection, Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook. 2 pm Sunday; Borders, 600 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 647-3300.

Oct. 27

• Out of Sync Former boy band member Lance Bass discusses his new autobiography. 7 pm Saturday; Borders, 600 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; (407) 647-3300.

Oct. 30

• The Works of Jack Kerouac Kerouac House writer-in-residence Darlyn Finch discusses the author’s writings. 7 pm; Tuesday; Alafaya Library, 9318 E. Colonial Drive; free; (407) 823-0564.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2

• Kerouac Writers Weekend Writing seminar, public reading and other activities for serious Beat Generation fans. Various times Friday-Sunday; Jack Kerouac House, 1418 Clouser Ave.; $295-$495; (407) 312-3591

FAMILY

Oct. 13

• Rumpelstiltskin The Orlando Ballet performs the popular fairy tale about a dwarf who helps turn straw into gold thread. 10 am; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $16; (407) 426-1739.

Oct. 26

• The Billy Goats Gruff The Orlando Opera puts a twist on the classic children’s tale with opera songs, in addition to a pre-show workshop. 10 am and 2 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $5; (407) 426-1700.

Oct. 27

• Winter Park Family Fall Festival Celebrate the subtle change of seasons with activities, entertainment and safety lessons for Orange County’s celebration of National Family Week. 11 am-2 pm; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; (407) 599-3506.

Nov. 4

• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: Rusty in Orchestraville 2 pm; Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.; $8-$16; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 10-11

• Jack Hanna Weekend The world-renowned animal expert brings animals from around the world and discusses his adventures. Various times Saturday-Sunday; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; free-$64.95; (407) 363-2259.

Nov. 17

• Mr. Richard’s Fall Concert 10 am; Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road; free; (407) 352-4510.

Nov. 26-Jan. 6, 2008

• Discovering Daytona 500: The Science of Speed Collaborative exhibit exploring the mechanics and physics of racing. 10 am-6 pm Sunday-Thursday, 10 am-9 pm Friday-Saturday; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $9.95-$14.95; (407) 514-2000

SPORTS

Oct. 8

• Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 10

• Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Bobcats 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 12

• Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 18-21

• 2007 Dew Action Sports Tour A skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross competition with music performances. 2 pm Thursday-Friday, 1 pm Saturday-Sunday; Amway Arena; $15-$35; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 20

• UCF Knights vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane 4 pm; Bright House Networks Stadium, University of Central Florida; $35; (407) 823-1000.

Oct. 25

• Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 26

• Orlando Sharks vs. New Jersey Ironmen Pro indoor soccer. 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; (407) 849-2020.

Oct. 28

• F*Bombers vs. Tallahassee’s Ladies of Capital Punishment Roller derby. 5 pm; Semoran Skateway, 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry; $8-$10; (407) 834-9095.

Oct. 31

• Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 2

• Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 3

• Orlando Sharks vs. Baltimore Blast Pro indoor soccer. 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.
• Test the Waters Fishing Tournament Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission's all-inclusive event. 8 am; Lake Island Park, 455 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; free; (407) 599-3463.
• UCF Knights vs. Marshall Thundering Herd 3:30 pm; Bright House Networks Stadium, University of Central Florida; $35; (407) 823-1000.

Nov. 10

• Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 13

• Orlando Magic vs. Seattle Supersonics 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 17

• Florida Classic: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Florida A & M Rattlers 3:15 pm; Florida Citrus Bowl, 1610 W. Church St.; $40-$50; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 18

• Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics 6 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.
• Riptide Rollers vs. PsiKO Sisters Roller derby. 5 pm; Semoran Skateway, 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry; $8-$10; (407) 834-9095.

Nov. 21

• Orlando Sharks vs. California Cougars 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 22-25

• Old Spice Classic College teams compete in ESPN basketball tournament. Times vary Thursday-Friday, Sunday; Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex; $15-$90; (407) 363-6600.

Nov. 23

• Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Bobcats 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Nov. 24

• Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.
• UCF Knights vs. UTEP Miners 7:30 pm; Bright House Networks Stadium, University of Central Florida; $35; (407) 823-1000.

Dec. 1

• Orlando Sharks vs. Chicago Storm Pro indoor soccer. 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.
• OUC Half-Marathon and 5K 31st annual race through Orlando’s historic neighborhood. 7:30 am; downtown Orlando, Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard; $25-$39; (407) 423-2476.

Dec. 7

• Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 8

• Orlando Sharks vs. New Jersey Ironmen 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 10

• Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 14

• Orlando Sharks vs. Detroit Ignition Pro indoor soccer. 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 15

• Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 21

• Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 26

• Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks 7 pm; Amway Arena,; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 28

• Champs Sports Bowl Big Ten vs. ACC. 5 pm; Florida Citrus Bowl; $60; (407) 423-2476.

Dec. 29

• Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Bobcats 7 pm; Amway Arena; $10-$115; (407) 849-2020.

Dec. 31

• Orlando Sharks vs. Philadelphia Kixx Pro indoor soccer. 7:35 pm; Amway Arena; $16-$225; (407) 849-2020.