CALENDAR

Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at Winter Park’s “Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade,” Dec. 4, along Park Avenue, p. 170.

HOLIDAYHAPPENINGS

SCOTT’S MAZE ADVENTURES

Through Dec. 12: Get lost in a giant maze of corn stalks at this family farm in Lake County. Check out the mini mazes, zip lines, hay rides, tours, food vendors, playground and more. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora. 352-383-6900. longandscottfarms.com

DISNEY VERY MERRIEST AFTER HOURS

Through Dec. 21: The Magic Kingdom gets more magical and festive on select nights during the holidays as Mickey and friends welcome guests for an after-hours party featuring a holiday parade, fi reworks, character sightings and more. 9 p.m. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

THE SANTA WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

Through Dec. 24: ICON Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland, where families can experience the joys of the holiday, including taking photos with Santa. Lighting of a 40-foot, decorated Christmas tree on Dec. 1 kicks o the seasonal festivities. Purchase tickets online. ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando. 407-601-7907. iconparkorlando.com

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS

Through Dec. 30: This yuletide extravaganza features traditions from Epcot’s 11 World Showcase nations and presents live musical productions and seasonal foods and beverages. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

CELEBRATION NOW SNOWING NIGHTLY

Through Dec. 31: The town of Celebration hosts holiday festivities nightly in its downtown area. Snow falls as carolers sing holiday favorites. Paid activities include photos with Santa, a train ride and ice skating. 606 Market St., Celebration. celebrationtowncenter.com

HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND

Through Dec. 31: It’s a Lego lover’s dream Christmas with decorations, a giant tree, Santa and a toy soldier all made out of Lego blocks. Special activities include seasonal shows, twinkling lights, holiday treats and more, all with regular admission on select days. 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven. legoland.com

HOLIDAYS AT THE MORSE MUSEUM

Through Dec. 31: Friday night admission is free throughout the holiday season, as are holiday events and live music programs. 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. morsemuseum.org

CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD PALMS

Through Jan. 2: Enjoy spectacular new shows, such as Cirque: The Spirit of Christmas, and family activities, including ice tubing, Sugary Sweet Storytime and Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt, along with acres of festive decorations. 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com

CHRISTMAS AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO

Through Jan. 2: Start a holiday tradition with festive shopping, animal shows, specialty foods and entertainment for the kids. Included with park admission. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. seaworld.com

HOLIDAYS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Through Jan. 2: Muggles are invited to spend the holiday in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley are transformed for the season. Indulge in the spirit of the season with special treats, shows and Universal’s Holiday Parade. Activities included in park admission. Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. universalorlando.com

NIGHT OF A MILLION LIGHTS

Through Jan. 2: This immersive holiday lights spectacular wows with 52 nights of magic under millions of lights in storybook settings. Visit the holiday marketplace, enjoy festive music and indulge in holiday treats at Give Kids the World Village, an 89-acre nonprofi t resort that provides free, weeklong vacations to critically ill children and their families. 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee. 407-396-1114. gktw.org

DAZZLING NIGHTS AT LEU GARDENS

Through Jan. 9: Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holidays at Dazzling Nights, a three-quarter-mile journey of awe-inspiring light experiences brought to life by Creative City Project. The magical experience features a massive light maze, Moroccan lanterns, a forest

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of dancing light, snowfall and holiday tunes, treats and beverages. Choose dates and entry times online. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. dazzlingorlando.com

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Dec. 1: A fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters comes to life in an elaborate wonderland, stretching the imagination with ballerinas, snowmen, reindeer, aerialists, gingerbread people, carolers, colossal flying ornaments, jugglers, music and more. 7:30 p.m. The Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

ORLANDO SHAKES’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dec. 1-24: All-new adaptation by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger features favorite carols, awe-inspiring special e ects and the timeless tale of redemption for the heart and soul of miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Dec. 15, 22 & 24 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. 407-4471700. orlandoshakes.org

43RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Dec. 2: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the City of Winter Park invite all to this free outdoor celebration of the beauty of Christmas. Nine 100-year-old Ti any leaded glass windows will be lighted at 6:15 p.m., followed by a concert in Central Park by the 160-voice Bach Festival Society Choir and Brass Ensemble. Park Avenue, Winter Park. 407-5993399. cityofwinterpark.org

CITY OF ORLANDO TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

Dec. 3: Kick o the season with the lighting of the city’s six-story Christmas tree with 88,000 lights. The event also includes live entertainment and holiday music. 5-9 p.m. Walt Disney Amphitheater, Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2121. orlando.gov

WINTER ON THE AVENUE

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce transforms Park Avenue into a festive seasonal playground with festivities to put all into the holiday spirit. 407-644-8281. winterpark.org

Dec. 3: Winter on the Avenue starts the season with a tree-lighting ceremony, strolling carolers, jazz on Park Avenue, announcement of art contest winners and a visit from Santa Claus. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4: More than 80 organizations will be featured in the 69th Annual Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade, the oldest holiday parade in Central Florida, as it starts at Cole Avenue and ends on Pennsylvania Avenue. 9-10:30 a.m.

ORLANDO BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 3-5, 16-19: This enchanting annual favorite tells the tale of a godfather’s Christmas Eve gift of a toy nutcracker that comes to life, transporting young Clara to a world of wonder. Call box o ce for times. Family and sensory-friendly performances Dec. 4 & 18 at 11 a.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN

‘Tis the season for all that is jolly and bursting with Christmas spirit, and Winter Garden has much to share throughout the month. 407-6564111. downtownwg.com

Dec. 3: Tree-lighting ceremony, 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10-12, 17-19, 23: A Merry Winter Garden Light Show, 6 p.m. Dec. 4: Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17-19, 22-24, 26-30: Horsedrawn Holiday Carriage Tours, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Holiday Boutique Stroll, 5 p.m. Dec. 10, 17: Holiday Live Music, Fridays on the Plaza, 7 p.m.

MOUNT DORA HOLIDAY EVENTS

This month is packed with festivities and events in Mount Dora 352-735-7100. ci.mount-dora.fl.us

Dec. 3: Christmas Walk. Dec. 4: The Nutcracker, Christmas Parade, Lighted Boat Parade, Night of Lights for Tykes, Christmas Tour of Homes. Dec. 5: The Nutcracker, Christmas Tour of Homes. Dec. 11: Holiday Plaid in the Park, Snow in the Park. Dec. 18: Christmas Symphony Singers. Dec. 18-19: Half-Marathon & 5K.

AVALON AGLOW

Dec. 4: Join this picturesque neighborhood for a public celebration featuring a heartwarming holiday parade, food trucks, a bounce park, community performances and fireworks. 3-9 p.m. 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando. 407658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

Dec. 4: Cranes Roost Park dresses up for the holidays with displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus amid the holiday fountain show, choreographed fireworks, live music, dance performances and kids’ activities. 5-9 p.m. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8863. altamonte.org

RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO’S THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 4: Russian Ballet Orlando and Orlando Children’s Choir bring to life this classic holiday tale with spectacular dancing, singing and costumes. 2 & 7 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com. Also, a free performance Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. orlando.gov

WINTER WONDERLAND & THE MARKET PLACE

Dec. 4: Browse the gifts and decorations, find the perfect Tannenbaum from a selection of green and flocked trees and visit with Buddy the Bear. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. 407-566-1234. celebrationfoundation.org

CHRISTMAS PARADE & HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

Dec. 11: Celebrate the season watching the 45th Annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka. 10 a.m.-noon. The parade rolls northbound on Park Avenue to Votaw Road. Stay the day and spend the evening listening to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in a free concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. 5-7 p.m. 407-703-1700. apopka.net

NINTH ANNUAL VIOLECTRIC HOLIDAY SHOW

Dec. 11: Rock the season with this free, family- and pet-friendly outdoor concert featuring holiday tunes and mashups on electrified strings. Bring a pet toy, food and/or a donation to support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. 7 p.m. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. violectric.net

ORLANDO POTTERY FESTIVAL & HOLIDAY ARTS MARKET

Dec. 11: Central Florida’s largest winter ceramic arts celebration and market features unique, handcrafted items for the home, garden and gift giving. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FOP Lodge #25, 5505 Hansel Ave., Orlando. orlandopotteryfestival.com

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS

Dec. 12: A Central Florida tradition returns with a program featuring beloved Christmas works performed by the renowned Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra, soprano Mary Wilson and Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Dashon Burton. Frontyard Festival, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

GOLDEN GALS LIVE CHEESECAKE & CHEER

Dec. 15: TV Land Live presents Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia as they deck the halls with cheesecake and cheer. 8 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

ORLANDO GAY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Dec. 15: One of the largest mixed gay choirs in the country presents a feel-good sing-along of new and classic Christmas tunes. 7:30 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com

TUSHIN’ THROUGH THE SNOW

Dec. 16-18: Tymisha “Tush” Harris takes us through the holidays with a little bit of naughty and a whole lot of nice in an adults-only performance that kicks o Orlando Shakes’ new Cabaret outdoor series under a tented stage in the Darden Courtyard. Call box o ce for times. Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. 407447-1700. orlandoshakes.org

ONE-MAN A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dec. 17-18: David McElroy plays all 37 characters from the Charles Dickens classic, moving seamlessly among them while relying only on changes in voice, posture and expression. 7:30 p.m. Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo. 407-310-8908. theensemblecompany.com

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Dec. 18: Experience the chills, thrills and excitement of Cirque performers from around the world as they present a visual and aural holiday extravaganza. 7:30 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

CLARA’S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE

Dec. 21: Snowfall sets the scene in a dazzling winter wonderland where Clara and the Nutcracker Prince encounter a cast of colorful characters in this full-length production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 2 & 7 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS

Dec. 26: Join alum of RuPaul’s Drag Race for their unique take on the holiday season. Hosted by Trinity The Tuck and Monet X Change. 8 p.m. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

CENTRAL FLORIDA KWANZAA CELEBRATION OF UMOJA (UNITY)

Dec. 26: Join The Equity Council Corp., Afrikan Kulcha School and Hannibal Square Heritage Center for a community celebration and candle-lighting ceremony for Day 1 of the seven-day Kwanzaa celebration. Bring a framed photo of a loved one for the ancestor veneration ceremony, enjoy drum circles, dancing and other performances. 5-9 p.m. Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. Buy tickets at centralfloridaskwanzaacelebration_day1_umoja.eventbrite.com

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION

Dec. 31: The City of Mount Dora invites neighbors to ring in the new year with live entertainment, food and fireworks. 9 p.m. Sunset Park, 230 W. 4th Ave., Mount Dora. 352-735-7183. ci.mount-dora.fl.us

SPECIAL EVENTS MUSIC

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com

Dec. 9: Citizen with Drug Church, Glitterer and Floating Room, 7 p.m.

AMWAY CENTER

400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com

Dec. 3: Kane Brown with Jordan Davis and Restless Road, 7 p.m. Dec. 4: Farruko, 8 p.m. Dec. 5: Carlos Vives, 7 p.m. Dec. 11: Jimmy Bu ett & The Coral Reefer Band, 7 p.m. Dec. 18: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 3 & 8 p.m.

ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL—INTO THE WILD

Through Jan. 16: See the zoo in a dazzling evening experience featuring more than 30 largerthan-life illuminated lanterns celebrating the culture, art and beauty of Asia’s traditional lantern festivals. LED-lighted sculptures depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements line the paths of this outdoor experience. 6-10 p.m. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. 407-3234450. centralfloridazoo.org

FLOREX FLORIDA STAMP SHOW

Dec. 3-5: The largest World Series of Philately show in the Southeast presents 45 dealers from all over North America, showcasing the rare and the beautiful. This year’s show features a youth area, a USPS booth, door prizes and a grand prize on Sunday. Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321697-3333. ohpark.com, florexstampshow.com

STELLA SUNG LECTURE

Dec. 5: Composer and UCF Professor Stella Sung will share how she composes music for opera. Her latest work, The Secret River, premieres this month with Opera Orlando. 2 p.m. University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-644-6149. uclubwp.org

POP WARNER SUPER BOWL

Dec. 4-11: Each year, Pop Warner Little Scholars hosts the Pop Warner Football Championships and National Cheer and Dance Championships, bringing together teams from eight regions nationwide. Times TBA. Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

ORLANDO STORY CLUB

Dec. 8: The theme is “Legendary” and the club invites storytellers to share their best tales for a chance to win a prize. 7 p.m. CityArts Orlando, 39 Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-648-7060. downtownartsdistrict.com

2021 CURE BOWL

Dec. 17: This NCAA college football bowl game has raised $3.88 million for cancer research since 2015. Watch athletes from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences and support an important cause. 6 p.m. Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

2021 CHEEZ-IT BOWL

Dec. 29: The top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 will battle it out in Downtown Orlando in this game to be broadcast live on ESPN. 5:45 p.m. Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. 407-6369951. bluebambooartcenter.com

Dec. 3: Diego Figueiredo, 8 p.m. Dec. 4: CuBop, 8 p.m. Dec. 5: The Buzzcatz Holly Jolly Christmas, 3 p.m. Dec. 11: Chase Shellee, 8 p.m. Dec. 12: Suzy Park—A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, 3 p.m. Dec. 18: Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, 8 p.m. Dec. 19: Orlando Jazz Orchestra, 3 p.m.

FRONTYARD FESTIVAL

Outdoor special-events series on the lawn at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

Dec. 4: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9: The Temptations and The Four Tops, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10: JJ Grey & Mofro, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11: David Foster, 7:30 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

Dec. 3: America, 8 p.m. Dec. 13: Dream Theater, 8 p.m. Dec. 17: Mistletoe Jam with Daughtry, Sevendust, Tremonti and Travis Bracht, 7 p.m. Dec. 31: Classic Albums Live—The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” 10 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES

Disney Springs West Side, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com

Dec. 7: Milky Chance, 8 p.m. Dec. 9: lovelytheband and Sir Sly, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10: Los Amigos Invisibles, 8 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

Dec. 4: The Driver Era, 8 p.m. Dec. 11: The Fab Four, tribute to The Beatles, 8 p.m. Dec. 12: The Outlaws, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17: Pouya, 8 p.m. Dec. 18: Circle Jerks, 8 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com

Dec. 2: Dancing Dream—A Tribute to ABBA, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5: Orlando Big Band Swingin’ Christmas Classics, 3 p.m. Dec. 19: Sanford Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert, 3 p.m.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

AMWAY CENTER

400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com

Dec. 19: Andrea Bocelli, 8 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS

250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com

Dec. 9-10: Central Florida Community Choir, CFCArts Symphony Orchestra—A Holiday Homecoming. Performance at Northland Church, 530 Dog Track Road, Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12: Young Artists Orchestra—Explore! Performance at Cornerstone Charter Academy, 5903 Randolph Ave., Belle Isle, 3 p.m.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. Box o ce: 407770-0071. Focus and Symphony Storytime series presented at The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. orlandophil.org

Dec. 4-5: Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season, Symphony Storytime series. Saturday 10 & 11:30 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13: Holiday Baroque with Rimma, Focus series, 7 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S CONCERT SERIES

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. 407-365-3408 ext. 3508. Concerts also online and on YouTube. sllcs.org

Dec. 3: Brass Band of Central Florida, 7 p.m.

SAK COMEDY LAB

29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-648-0001. sakcomedylab.com

Ongoing: See either SAK’s signature show, “Duel of Fools,” 7:30 p.m., or a six-person improv battle in “King of the Hill,” 9:30 p.m.

COMEDY

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com

Dec. 1: Kyle Kinane, 7 & 10 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

FILM

ENZIAN

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

Dec. 1: Christmas in Connecticut, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, 11:15 a.m. Dec. 8: White Christmas, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11: It’s a Wonderful Life, noon. Dec. 14: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15: Home Alone, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Rare Exports, noon. Dec. 19: The Wizard of Oz, noon. Dec. 20: Anna and the Apocalypse, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22: A Christmas Story, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 28: Lethal Weapon, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29: Scrooged, 3:30 p.m.

ENZIAN POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

Dec. 3: The Santa Clause, 7 p.m.

Dec. 1: Gary Gulman, 7 p.m. Dec. 30-31: Jim Ga gan, 7 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

Dec. 4: Whose Live Anyway, with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Je B. Davis, Joel Murray, 8 p.m. Dec. 11: George Lopez, 8 p.m. Dec. 29: Patton Oswalt, 8 p.m.

GARDEN THEATRE

160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407-877-4736. gardentheatre.org

Dec. 5: The Muppet Christmas Carol, 6:30 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com

Dec. 16: It’s a Wonderful Life, 7:26 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-2422219. kingcenter.com

Dec. 5: Kevin James, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12: Lewis Black, 7 p.m. Dec. 17: Ron White, 8 p.m.

ORLANDO IMPROV

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando. 407-480-5233. Ages 18 and over. 407-480-5233. theimprovorlando.com Dec. 3-5: Damon Wayans, Friday 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 & 10 p.m., Sunday 6 & 9 p.m. Dec. 9: Ben Brainard & Je Horste, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11: Jason Banks, Friday 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 & 10 p.m. Dec. 12: Ismo, 7 p.m. Dec. 14: Doug Loves Movies, 8 p.m. Dec. 16-18: Christina P., Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 & 10 p.m., Saturday 7 & 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30: Anthony Rodia, 7 p.m.

THEATER

ATHENS THEATRE

124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 330-418-8101. athensdeland.com

Elf

Through Dec. 19: Overgrown elf Buddy sets o to find his real father after Santa breaks the truth to him about his origins, setting o a chain of events that requires a belief in the magical spirit of Christmas to set things right. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

Phantasmagoria’s A Christmas Carol

Dec. 22-23: Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria brings its whimsically macabre style with a tapestry of dance, puppetry, projections and music in this retelling of Charles Dickens’ Christmas ghost story of redemption. 7:30 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS

250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com

Meet Me in St. Louis

Dec. 17-18: The CFCArts Youth Theatre Troupe presents nonstop musical entertainment based on the heartwarming film of the same name about a humble, middle-class family in the early 1900s. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 & 7 p.m.

FAIRWINDS BROADWAY IN ORLANDO

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

The Prom

Dec. 7-12: A big-hearted musical with the message that everybody is invited to experience the joys of life. Based on the true story of a Mississippi high school senior who wanted to bring her girlfriend to the prom. Tuesday-Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m.

GARDEN THEATRE

160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407-877-4736. gardentheatre.org

Big, The Musical

Through Dec. 19: Josh Baskin is a typical 13-year-old who can’t wait to grow up. But when a rusty old arcade machine magically transforms him into a 30-year-old man, Josh realizes that simply being big and tall does not make one a grownup. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.

MAD COW THEATRE

54 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-297-8788. madcowtheatre.com

The Royale

Through Dec. 5: This tale, inspired by the life of legendary boxer Jack Johnson and told in a boxing ring over six rounds, is an adrenaline rush that explores the human cost of making history. Wednesday-Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.; Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.

OPERA ORLANDO

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

The Secret River

Dec. 17-19: Imaginative, heartfelt and inspiring one-act chamber opera based on the youngadult novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. In Depression-era Central Florida, young Calpurnia is an intelligent girl with a robust

imagination who searches for a secret river that will save her family and town. Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.

ORLANDO REP

1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-896-7365. orlandorep.com

WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE

711 N. Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. 407645-0145. winterparkplayhouse.org

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Through Dec. 19: In this contemporary, humorous and romantic take on a classic fairytale, heroine Cinderella takes charge of her own destiny. Saturday 1:30 & 6 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 7:30 p.m.

ORLANDO SHAKES

812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. 407-447-1700. orlandoshakes.org

A Christmas Carol

Dec. 1-24: Artistic Director Jim Helsinger’s new adaptation of the holiday classic features carols, special e ects and more. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Dec. 15, 22 & 24 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA ARTS

2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. osceolaarts.org

Forever Plaid—Plaid Tidings

Dec. 3-19: The boys of Forever Plaid return to the mortal world for a Christmas special, where they put a little four-part harmony into a discordant world. Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; Dec. 12 & 18 at 2 p.m.

SONNENTAG THEATRE AT THE ICE HOUSE

1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352-383-4616. icehousetheatre.com

Some Enchanted Evening

Through Dec. 12: A stunning collection of Rodgers & Hammerstein compositions are presented in a theatrical setting with the actors first “backstage” and then “onstage.” Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION

2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando. Performances are both in person and live streamed on the website. 800-435-7352. timucua.com

If I Had My Way

Dec. 5: A stark yet tender look at relationships formed during wartime in the Central Florida of old, where young souls isolated by culture and time find hope amid the scent of orange blossoms. 7:30 p.m.

Ribas-Dominicci and The War Bride

Dec. 10: Ribas-Dominicci is a chamber opera based on the true story of a U.S Air Force fighter pilot shot down over Libya in 1986. The War Bride is a short opera that follows a WWII British war bride as she faces the challenges of being an immigrant in America in the 1940s. 7 & 9 p.m. for performances of both short works.

Christmas My Way—A Sinatra Holiday Bash

Dec. 1-18: Ring in the holidays with this swingin’ musical. From classic Sinatra tunes to seasonal favorites Rat Pack-style, this show has the hip sounds of the 1960s. Wednesday-Sunday 2 p.m.; Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.

MUSEUMS

NOTE: Many museums and galleries have instituted safety protocols, including online ticket sales, cashless sales, social distancing, use of masks and limiting number of guests. Please check websites while planning visits.

ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS

633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. 407-647-6294. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. polasek.org

Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek’s onetime Winter Park home and studio is now a museum with an art collection focused on American representational sculpture, with more than 200 of Polasek’s works inside and out. The former residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Albin Polasek—Destiny Fulfilled

Through Dec. 5: Rarely seen paintings, sculpture and ephemera from the museum’s archives illustrate the creative process of a master sculptor.

Impressions of Life—Joža Uprka

Dec. 14-April 10: The works of the Impressionist master and modernist painter documented and celebrated the everyday culture and vanishing customs and costumes of the Czech and Slovak people at the turn of the 19th century.

ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND

221 W. Packwood Ave., 231 W. Packwood Ave. and 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. 407-539-2181. Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed major holidays. artandhistory.org

A collection of museums encompassing the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum.

Victor Bokas—A Bold & Colorful Journey

Through Jan. 23: The vibrant imagination of the Florida artist is on full display in an exhibition of works that mix images from Bokas’ Greek heritage with typical tropical landscapes and Florida kitsch.

BRONZE KINGDOM

6464 International Drive, Orlando. Wednesday-Saturday 2-7 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 407-377-7717. bronzekingdommuseum.com beaded and wooden sculptures from all over the continent, including palatial pieces from the Benin and Bamoun tribal kingdoms, some dating back to early 1600s.

CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM

656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us

Ongoing: This restored Spanish farmhouse-style home, designed by acclaimed architect James Gamble Rogers II, was saved from the wrecker’s ball and now serves as a community center and museum. The museum is currently open for tours by groups of up to six people by appointment only.

DALI MUSEUM

1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Seniors only Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 727-823-3767. thedali.org

The Woman Who Broke Boundaries

Through Jan. 2: Photographer Lee Miller was the trusted confidante of many influential artists and an eyewitness to extraordinary moments of the 20th century. This exhibit of 130 images surveys her personal life as well as her portraiture of prominent writers and artists, many of whom were associated with the Surrealist movement in Paris.

HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER

642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. Tuesday-Friday noon-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.

Preserving the Past and Looking Towards the Future—A Celebration of Hannibal Square

Through Jan. 22: The museum’s largest exhibition to date depicts the contributions of Winter Park’s African American community from 1900 to the present, remembering, acknowledging and preserving the area’s legacy.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA

851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. 407-628-0555. Sunday noon-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required and may be made online. Group visits by appointment. Free. Donations accepted. holocaustedu.org

Tribute to the Holocaust

Ongoing: This memorial exhibit presents an overview of the Holocaust through artifacts, videos, text, photographs and artwork.

Uprooting Prejudice—Faces of Change

Ongoing: After the May death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, photographer John Noltner set up a camera at the intersection where Floyd died and asked people gathered there: “What do you want to say?” Here are their responses.

THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 727892-4200. thejamesmuseum.org

Warhol’s West

Through Jan. 9: This exhibit explores the pop artist’s fascination with the American West, through work that is recognizable, daring, inspirational and sometimes confrontational. Subjects in the exhibit include Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley and Theodore Roosevelt.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-246-4278. Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. mennellomuseum.com

Through the Darkness to Light—Photographing the Underground Railroad

Through Jan. 9: A glimpse of the long road to freedom for enslaved Americans before the end of the Civil War, through the lens of photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales.

MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-645-5311. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. morsemuseum.org. 407-644-1429.

The Stebbins Collection—A Gift for the Morse Museum

Ongoing: This previously held private collection spans 70 works by 53 artists assembled over a period of 60 years. The collection includes American masters Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Eakins and Fidelia Bridges and showcases paintings, sculptures and works on paper.

Louis Comfort Ti any’s Life and Art

Ongoing: Through art objects, archival documents and artifacts, this exhibition examines Ti any’s astonishingly diverse work in the decorative arts—what he called his “quest for beauty”—over the course of his lifetime.

MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ORLANDO

8441 International Drive, Orlando. 386-256-1001, 833-541-0992. Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday noon-9 p.m., Friday noon-10 p.m. Reservations required and may be made online. moiorlando.com

Ongoing: This “edutainment” museum o ers more than 50 interactive, immersive exhibits based on math, science and psychology.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER

65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-836-8500. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. thehistorycenter.org

Giants, Dragons & Unicorns—The World of Mythic Creatures

Through Jan. 23: Unique cultural objects highlight the surprising similarities and di erences in the ways people around the world depict mythic creatures. Exhibit includes models and cast fossils of prehistoric animals that likely inspired the development of legendary creatures.

The City Beautiful—50 Years of Developing Downtown Orlando

Through Jan. 30: The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board began in 1971 with a mission to support growth and this exhibit highlights its achievements through photographs and a timeline of significant events.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-896-4231. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. omart.org

Luces Y Sombras—Mexican Photography

Through Jan. 2: More than 100 works from 28 photographers capture Mexico’s culture, architecture and people, from the post-Revolutionary era to the present day.

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Treasures from the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University—Five Centuries of Old Master Painting

Ongoing: This exhibit of more than 60 works from the 14th-19th centuries reflects the dramatic course of religious, artistic and cultural history in Western Europe over the course of 500 years. Highlights include masterpieces by Botticelli, Rubens, van Dyck and Tintoretto.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-514-2000. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. osc.org

Ongoing: From the natural world to high-tech simulation, from dinosaurs to the planets in our universe, hands-on activities throughout the center inspire budding scientists and make learning fun for all ages.

ROLLINS MUSEUM OF ART

Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2526. Tuesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. rollins.edu/rma

Gallardo/Budo —Growth, Breadth, and Terrain

Through Dec. 31: This exhibit brings together the works of two artists with strong connections to Puerto Rico who put their experiences into dialogue in the context of natural phenomena.

Raphael Trelles—The Imagined Word

Through Dec. 31: Featuring a selection of 15 drawings by the Puerto Rican artist, this exhibit brings together the worlds of literature and the visual arts.

WELLS’BUILT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

511 W. South St., Orlando. 407-245-7535. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. wellsbuilt.org

Ongoing: Located in the center of the historic Parramore district, the former Wells’Built Hotel has been reborn as a museum chronicling Orlando’s African American community. Displays include artifacts and heirlooms significant to the Civil Rights struggle and African art.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

344 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. 407-6473307. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted. hurstonmuseum.org

Ongoing: The museum provides a place in the heart of the community where the public can view the works of artists of African descent.

GALLERIES

CITYARTS

39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-648-7060. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibition opening-night reception held the third Thursday of each month. Free. downtownartsdistrict.com Ongoing: A collection of galleries showcasing a variety of artworks.

CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART

Two locations: Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-6711886. crealde.org; and Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Blvd., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org

As I Am—An Exhibition Showcasing Florida-based Artists with Disabilities

Through Jan. 9: Paintings, sculptures, collages and photographs reveal personal journeys marked by limitation and freedom as well as courage and creativity.

JEANINE TAYLOR FOLK ART GALLERY

211 E. 1st St., Sanford. 407-323-2774. Monday by appointment, Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. jtfolkart.com

Ongoing: Works by LaVon Williams Jr., Butch Anthony, John “Cornbread” Anderson, Theresa Disney and others celebrate the important contribution of Southern folk art to our heritage.

SNAP! ORLANDO

420 E. Church St., Orlando. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. snaporlando.com

Eyewitness—A Retrospective Exhibition of Photojournalist Red Huber

Through Jan. 22: Orlando Sentinel photographer Huber spent 46 years documenting the famous, the infamous and the otherwise newsworthy in Florida, including numerous space shuttle launches and landings, the murder trial of Casey Anthony and the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.

SPORTS

ORLANDO MAGIC

Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, nba.com

Dec. 1: vs. Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m. Dec. 15: vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m. Dec. 17: vs. Miami Heat, 7 p.m. Dec. 23: vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m. Dec. 28 & 30: vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7 p.m.

ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS

Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com

Dec. 2: vs. Jacksonville Icemen, 7 p.m. Dec. 21: vs. Atlanta Gladiators, 7 p.m. Dec. 26: vs. Florida Everblades, 7 p.m. Dec. 31: vs. South Carolina Stingrays, noon.

ONLINE CALENDAR: Be sure to check out our online calendar at orlandomagazine.com