of the

force — come see it wielded by some of the most glamorous. And yes, admission is age 18 and up, because we have a bunch of disingenuous, hateful scolds running Florida. 7 p.m., Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $73.18 . — Matthew

Moyer

MARCH 23-26

Director’s Choice

As Orlando Ballet’s 2022/2023 season winds down — the last fling being an upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire — the troupe is putting on a program of three short ballets to showcase “stars of tomorrow” from the Ballet’s Second Company. Attendees will see “Paquita,” Heath Gill’s “The Next Big Thing” and the premiere of New York–based choreographer Natrea Blake’s “Breakthrough” piece from the Dance Accelerator 2 choreography competition. Should be a fine — and doubtless graceful — crash course. Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, orlandoballet.org, $30-$85 . — MM

SATURDAY, MARCH

Music Fest Orlando

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Music Fest Orlando’s name may get lost in the eternal scroll of social media, but don’t you dare sleep on a festival lineup that includes Fantasia, Babyface and the 69 Boyz in our own backyard. The roster of this new local fest features a mixtapeworthy array of R&B and hip-hop artists including Goodie Mob, Fantasia, Babyface, Plies, JT Money, the 69 Boyz, Lyfe Jennings, Levelle, KowKow and Pretti Emage. The day also gives some spotlight to local artists including Arkeshia, Ashley Peck, Lolita and The Don D’rel. Hosting duties come courtesy comedian Rickey Smiley. If you needed any more incentive, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go toward students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the HBCU Initiative. 1 p.m., Central Florida