What To Do Today
A splash of art
At the Mount Dora Art Splash, artists will sell their works while musicians, dancers, magicians and acrobats perform for tips. In addition to art on the sidewalks, Painting with a Twist will also be providing a painting station to the public. The free event runs 6-8 p.m. in downtown Mount Dora.
Today
Culture Pop: Meditations, Mapping and Memories: Art opening featuring literary readings, live music and a pop-up exhibit by Faren LeJeune. 6 p.m., Art & History Museums - Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, $5, 407-539-2181.
Dinosaur Invasion: The outdoor exhibit of prehistoric creatures will feature life-size dinosaurs ranging in size from 14 inches to a massive 33 feet. Creator Guy Darrough meticulously crafts each dinosaur for authenticity, creating one of the most prominent dinosaur exhibits in the United States. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, opens today, through April 30, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, admission: $10 for adults, $3 for children, free for Leu members, 407-246-2620.
Mount Dora Art Splash:
Featuring artists selling their creations, while musicians, dancers, magicians and acrobats perform for tips. Besides art on the sidewalks, Painting with a Twist will also be providing a painting station for the public. 6-8 p.m., Downtown Mount Dora, Main Street, Mount Dora, free, 352-383-0880.
Slinky the Musical: Musical following the creation of the popular toy. 7:30 p.m. today; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, $20, information: 386-690-9295. Orlando International Paper and Postcard Expo: More than 50 displays and dealers for stationary collectors. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $5, 407-295-3247.
Art & Music in the Park:
6 p.m., Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-262-7700.
Movie at the Lakefront:
The St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department will show “Storks” (rated PG) on a giant inflatable movie screen. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. The movie will begin at sunset. Concessions will be available. St. Cloud Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., St. Cloud, free, 407-957-7243.
Embroiderer’s Guild of
America: Open stitching. Bring your unfinished projects to work on and sack lunches. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, first two meetings are free, then $60 per year membership fee, 407-443-3318.
Saturday
Model railroad open
house: See 21 scale miles of track, steam and diesel locomotives, detailed and lighted cities, industrial complexes, mountains, a riverfront with ships, industrial docks and loading/ unloading facilities. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Central Florida Railroad Modelers clubhouse, 2500 Silver Star Road, Suite 1700, Orlando, free, 407-417-1096.
Science Night Live: Includes Charlie Blackwell-Thompson from NASA, a laser battle and ArcAttack, a musical tesla coil show. 8 p.m., Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, $15.95 (21 or older), 407-514-2000.
40th annual Central Florida Scottish Highland
Games: The event showcases athletic competitions, live music featuring authentic Scottish bands, children’s games, dancing, exhibits, a medieval camp, border collie sheep herding, Scottish food and beverage vendors. From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Central Winds Park, 1000 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, $5-$25, 407-327-6599.
Lewis Black: 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando, tickets: $39.50-$65 (18 or older), 407-351-5483.