Things To Do
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Today
♦Movie at Leu Gardens: See “Jurassic Park” on a 32-foot screen, weather permitting. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring dinner picnics and stroll the 50-acre gardens before the movie. Concessions available. 7:30 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $6 for adults, $3 for children, free for Leu members, 407-246-2620.
♦Central Florida Fair:
Carnival rides, games, livestock expo, culinary exhibits and more. Gates open 9 a.m. WednesdaysSundays (through March 19), Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, $8 adults, $5 children, information: 407-295-3247.
♦Florida Strawberry Festival: Vendors and live entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (through March 12), Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, $10 adults, $5 children, details: 813-752-9194.
♦Magic and Mayhem Productions: A comedic magic show. 7 p.m., Fat Fish Blue, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando, $10 (all ages), 407-480-5233.
♦Friday Festival: Featuring more than 70 local artisans of all genres, numerous Central Florida-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with products and offerings ranging from health and fitness, to beauty and fashion, as well as community service opportunities. From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month, Baldwin Park, New Broad Street, Orlando, free, more information: 407-442-2666.
♦Violet the Musical: The story of a young disfigured woman who embarks on a journey by bus from her farm in Spruce Pine, N.C., all the way to Tulsa, Okla., in order to be healed. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, free admission for DSC students and Volusia and Flagler county K-12 students; all others $8 per person or $15 for two; details: 386-226-1927.
♦Actress to portray “Women of the Bible”: Historical dramatist Linda Gray Kelley will portray the women who played pivotal roles in the New Testament, revealing miracles, healing and conversations with Jesus. 2 p.m., Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange, information: 386-322-5152.
♦The Drowsy Chaperone: A musical following a lonely man listening to his favorite Broadway album. 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, $22 general admission, $19 for seniors, $15 for students, information: 407-846-6257.
Saturday
♦Sixth Annual No Duck Left Behind Rubber Ducky
Race: Rubber Ducks can be adopted the day of the event. Cost is $5 for one duck or three for $10. There will be four race heats: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The top 100 ducks will race at 2:30 p.m. to determine the winners of a $5,000 college scholarship and six other prizes. A carnival on the shores of Lake Dora will feature booths from area schools with food, games and souvenirs as well as moonwalks, obstacle courses and slides. Hosted by the Educational Foundation of Lake County, proceeds benefit the teachers and students of Lake County Public Schools. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St., Tavares, admission is free, information: 352-326-1265.
♦Yoga for Every Body: A yoga class designed to work on the basics in a safe and comfortable setting. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat/ towel and a bottle of water. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.