What To Do Today
Get funky
R&B singer Charlie Wilson (pictured) and “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino are among the performers taking over the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando for Funk Fest. Gates open at 3 p.m. with artists hitting the stage at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Details: orlando.funkfesttour.com.
Today ♦38th Annual National Tattoo Association Convention:
Live tattooing, books and various tattoo-related items available. The Big Red Bus will be on site for blood donations. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today-Sunday, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, $10, free for children 17 or younger with a paid adult, 407-352-1100.
♦Earth Fest:
Seminole County’s eighth annual Earth Fest will include free tree and plant giveaways, butterfly releases, speeches, Recycled Art Exhibit and live music. From noon to 8 p.m., Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-695-6069.
♦Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser:
$3 per person includes two eggs, two pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee and juice. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Winter Park American Legion #112, 4490 Goldenrod Road, Winter Park, 407-925-7886.
♦Ocoee Fire Department Open House:
Meet the firefighters and tour the station. Activities will include blood pressure checks, complimentary hot dogs, sodas and popcorn. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Station 25, 563 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee, free, 407-905-3140.
♦15th annual Turtle Day:
Get acquainted with endangered sea turtles and other marine life. Meet glove-trained birds of prey and wet your hands in the 1,400gallon stingray touch pool, which features cownose stingrays and hermit crabs. Animal rehabilitation staff will explain how they care for injured birds and sea turtles. Other activities will include face painting, crafts and live music. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, free, 386-304-5545.
♦Art and foliage festival:
The 56th annual Apopka Woman’s Club Art and Foliage Festival features arts and crafts, an indoor and outdoor foliage sale, plant doctors, live entertainment, children’s art area, bus tours of local plant nurseries and food. All proceeds are distributed to deserving charitable organizations in Apopka. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kit Land Nelson Park, 35 S. Park Ave., Apopka, admission is free, parking is $5, details: 407-880-2111.
♦Safe Driving Awareness and Family Fun Day:
Presented by Florida Virtual School in support of the National Safety Council’s Distracted Driving Awareness month. The event will consist of multiple vendors providing safety tips to parents and students, bounce houses, kids craft area, safety demonstrations (including the rollover car), and a food truck. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Waterford Lakes Town Center (parking lot behind Old Navy), 413 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, free, 407-737-2866.
♦Preserving History in the Aftermath of the Pulse Tragedy:
Chief Curator Pamela Schwartz and Collections Manager Whitney Broadaway share details about the Orange County Regional History Center’s One Orlando Collection Initiative, dedicated to collecting, preserving, cataloging and storing more than 3,000 condolence memorial items in the aftermath of the Pulse tragedy. 2 p.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
Sunday ♦“Celebrate Helen Keller” event for deaf/blind community:
A series of free events for the deaf/ blind and one escort. At noon a luncheon will be served, followed by a program of speakers who will discuss how deaf/ blind people negotiate their worlds and new technologies to help them. A performance of “The Miracle Worker” follows at 3 p.m., Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, 407-443-7548 or 407-321-8111. To submit an event for consideration, email communityevents@ orlandosentinel.com with ‘Things To Do’ in the subject field.