LAKELAND TOP 10 PETER HELLER
AEROSPACE EXPO
LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, and each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener,” or “Spring Break for Pilots.” The U.S.A.F. THUNDERBIRDS will perform all week! April 5 - 10, see the full schedule online. Flysnf.org
The Flying Tigers are the Single-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, our hometown Minor League team. Catch one of nine games played at home at the Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Purchase tickets, find the full schedule, team roster, and more info about the Flying Tigers at milb.com/lakeland.
JIM STAFFORD
SWAN BREWING CELEBRATION
April 16, 7pm at the Ritz Theatre. Winter Haven’s own Jim Stafford will be performing for one night only. Stafford is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and comedian. His biggest hit, “Spiders and Snakes,” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 in the BBC Top 50 in the UK. Purchase tickets in advance. Centralfloridatix.com
Let’s Party like it’s 2018! Celebrate Swan Brewing’s 4-Year Anniversary with new beer releases, amazing food, and the best live music in Central Florida! Schedule: April 22 at 7 pm Mandala Sky Band; April 23 at 2 pm The Cadillac Cowboys & 7 pm Gary Love & The Moonlighters; April 24 at 2 pm Micah Madore. More info on FB @swanbrewingco.
April 10, 2 pm. New York Times bestselling author Peter Heller will be speaking at the auditorium at Polk Museum of Art, event by the Lakeland Public Library. Heller is the author of award-winning nonfiction and fiction works such as “Hell or High Water: Surviving Tibet’s Tsangpo River,” and his most recent novel, “The Guide.” For more information, contact Brenda J. Patterson at 863-8344276 or send an email to Brenda.Patterson@lakelandgov.net.
LOFI REVIVAL
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
BOOK CRAWL LAKELAND
MOCKINGBIRD
April 25 at the RP Funding Center. The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other. Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rimrattling dunks are only some of the thrill you can expect from this fully modernized show. Part streetball from the players who defined it, part interactive family entertainment, the new tour will show off the best of the Globetrotters. rpfundingcenter.com
Six booksellers within Lakeland will be hosting “Book Crawl Lakeland” throughout the week of April 25 - 29, leading up to Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022. A Lakeland bookstore will be highlighted each day, with each store hosting its own events, promotions, or discounts. Check our calendar for the locations & times for each day. Follow #bookcrawllakeland on social media for updates.
Rated MA. April 27 & 28 at the Lakeland Community Theatre. Caitlin is an 11-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Emotions are mysterious and voices are almost always too loud. Suddenly, a mass shooting has taken her brother away. He was the one person who helped her cope. Adapted by Julie Jensen from the National Book Award-winning novel by Kathryn Erskine. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com 863-603-7529
April 15, 6 - 10 pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down in downtown Winter Haven. Purchase craft cocktails from Revival Lakeland, small plates by Nutwood, chill beats by Deek Beats, and classic pinball provided by Artcade. Spend the evening listening to chill beats, great friends and some fo the best food and drink in Polk County under one roof. Purchase tickets in advance at centralfloridatix.com.
EGG HUNTS April 16 all over Polk County. The Easter Bunny will be very busy in April with egg hunts planned for several locations. Please check our calendar to find the one closest to you. Most hunts are for ages 12 and under only, please bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs. Have fun!
*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. havenmagazines.com
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