Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens is a magical, immersive expertise that includes an awe-inspiring gentle spectacle. (SONIA SIMPSON)
DAZZLING NIGHTS AT LEU GARDENS
By way of Jan. 1: Immerse your self within the wonders of the vacations at Dazzling Nights, a three-quarter-mile journey of awe-inspiring gentle experiences dropped at life by Artistic Metropolis Mission. This magical, interactive expertise options 1,000,000 lights, a snowstorm in a 40-foot snow globe, a sweet cane tunnel, a laser forest and vacation tunes, treats and drinks. Select entry time on-line. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. dazzlingorlando.com
ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL—INTO THE WILD
By way of Jan. 15: See the zoo as you’ve by no means seen it earlier than in a night expertise that includes greater than 30 larger-than-life illuminated lanterns celebrating the tradition, artwork and fantastic thing about Asia’s conventional lantern festivals. LED-lighted sculptures depicting animals, crops and conventional Chinese language parts line the paths of this outside expertise. 6-10 p.m. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. 407-323-4450. centralfloridazoo.org
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE
By way of Feb. 22: That is an immersive, interactive journey that can take visitors right into a world of magic and fantasy as they enter the enchanted and cursed world of Magnificence and the Beast for a Victorian cocktail occasion in a fort. Select dates and instances on-line. The Oliv Bar, 745 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 100, Orlando. explorehidden.com
VENARDOS CIRCUS
Jan. 1: Roll up! Roll Up! Step contained in the red-and-white large prime for a peek at circus traditions of the previous blended with a present honoring trendy sensibilities because the crew turns into the performers on this animal-free circus. 4 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C S.R. A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-209-0367. theamp.com
NEVERLAND—THE LOST ADVENTURE
Jan. 1-March 1: Discover Neverland and all of the denizens who name it house on this 3/4 -mile interactive journey good for Peter Pan’s Misplaced Boys and Women. Select dates and entry instances on-line. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. dazzlingorlando.com
MECUM COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
Jan. 4-15: Count on to see greater than 4,000 vintage, muscle and unique automobiles on the market, together with outdated auto indicators, hood ornaments and different memorabilia on the world’s largest collector automobile public sale. 10 a.m. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3333. mecum.com
DR. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
Jan. 8: “The Seek for Life within the Universe” begins on Mars as America’s favourite astrophysicist embarks on an exploration that examines presumably liveable planets, the necessity for a water supply and the probabilities of discovering clever life someplace past Earth’s ambiance. 7 p.m. Dr. Phillips Heart for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org
FLORIDA WEDDING EXPO
Jan. 8: Plan your marriage ceremony multi functional place, multi functional afternoon on the largest marriage ceremony expo of the 12 months. Browse greater than 150 distributors and enter to win 100-plus giveaways, together with 5 free honeymoons. Midday-5 p.m. Orange County Conference Heart, West Concourse, 9800 Worldwide Drive, Orlando. 407-571-9990. floridaweddingexpo.com
ROYAL COMEDY 2023
Jan. 13: Sit down! And luxuriate in a number of the brightest stars in comedy, together with Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford, Don “DC” Curry and Arnez Jr. 8 p.m. Addition Monetary Enviornment, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. 407-823-3070. additionfiarena.com
JURASSIC WORLD LIVE TOUR
Jan. 13-16: Your vacay to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying flip when an escaped Indominus rex rips by the park. Be a part of a crew of scientists as they try to revive calm and shield light dinos. Come an hour earlier than the present for a free meet and greet with a Triceratops, a Stegosaurus, Child Bumpy and a Jurassic World Jeep. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 & 5 p.m. Sunday; 1 p.m. Monday. Amway Heart, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Jan. 13-Feb. 20: Let creativity shine with the trifecta of fabulous: inventive delicacies, visible arts and dwell leisure. Browse the works of latest and established artists, take pleasure in Disney songs from award-winning Disney on Broadway musicals and bask in artistic culinary masterpieces. Included with park admission. EPCOT, 200 Epcot Heart Drive, Orlando. disneyworld.disney.go.com
HILTON GRAND VACATIONS LPGA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Jan. 19-22: LPGA Tour winners and greater than 50 celebrities, athletes and entertainers play the Tom Fazio-designed course at Lake Nona. Tour champions compete for $1.5 million in prize cash and celebrities play to win $500,000. Lake Nona Golf & Nation Membership, 9801 Lake Nona Membership Drive, Orlando. hgvlpga.com
AN EMPOWERING NIGHT OF LAUGHTER
Jan. 20: 9 of Orlando’s fearlessly humorous ladies step out of their consolation zones and take middle stage to carry out a comedic routine they’ve written themselves. Mixer 6 p.m., present 7 p.m. Quantum Leap Vineyard, 1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando. 407-730-3082. empoweringnightoflaughter.com
FRIENDS MUSICAL INSIGHTS 2022
The award-winning musical-awareness sequence offered by the Associates of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra returns to discover an array of musical topics. 5 p.m. aside from 4:30 p.m. on March 3. Lessons are held within the Palmer Room at The Plaza Dwell, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-896-6700. friendsorlandophil.org
- Jan. 24: The Bassoon—Clown or Hero?
- March 3: The Mysteries of Shostakovich’s tenth
- April 4: Ladies of the Harp.
- Might 2: Mahler’s fifth—Daring and Dramatic.
MORSE MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Artwork’s 2023 free lecture sequence will concentrate on historic preservation. 2:30 p.m. Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 W. Canton Ave., Winter Park. 407-645-5311. morsemuseum.org
- Jan. 25: Preserving the Final Surviving Tiffany Residential Fee—The Ayer Mansion in Boston.
- Feb. 8: Preserving the Ephemeral—Interiors and Gardens.
- March 22: Henrietta King’s 100+ 12 months Legacy—The Major Home.
- April 19: Hidden Treasures—Tiffany Home windows at Woodlawn Cemetery.
FLORIDA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Jan. 26-29: The competition is understood nationally for its distinctive mixture of workshops, concert events, youthful voices and sense of neighborhood. Hearken to featured storytellers, be taught from masters and inform your personal story. Lakeside Inn, 100 Alexander St., Mount Dora. 352-234-6422. flstory.com
ROCK THE UNIVERSE
Jan. 27-28: Increase your arms. Increase your voice. Increase your spirit. Rock the Universe is Florida’s largest Christian music competition and it attracts the massive names, together with Skillet, Zach Williams, Katy Nichole, Matthew West and Dante Brown. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Common Studios Florida, 6000 Common Blvd., Orlando. universalorlando.com
ORANGE CITY BLUE SPRINGS MANATEE FESTIVAL
Jan. 28-29: Every winter, 100 or extra manatees go to the nice and cozy waters of the springs. Have a good time this distinctive aquatic mammal and revel in dwell music, crafts, face portray, dancing, rides and, after all, manatee viewing. Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave., Orange Metropolis. themanateefestival.com
EDWARDS TWINS THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW
Jan. 30: You’ll swear you’re seeing the actual factor as Las Vegas impersonators Anthony and Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up and numerous hours of apply to look and sound just like the superstars of the Nineteen Seventies and ’80s. 2 & 7 p.m. Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Freeway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. osceolaarts.org
