Things To Do
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Today
♦The Alien Summit Convention 2017: Convention with vendors, artists, live music and more to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the famous crash in Roswell, N.M. 1-11:30 p.m., Hourglass Brewing, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, free, 407-262-0056.
♦American Family Expo:
Health exhibitors, vendors and games. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grand Avenue Park, 700 W. Grand St., Orlando, free, 407-234-1527.
♦Model railroad show and
sale: Vendors will display hundreds of model items in various gauges, railroad antiques and more inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena. Popular model train brands represented at the event will include Lionel, American Flyer, LGB, Marklin and more, as well as accessories for cars, systems, and layouts of all shapes and sizes and railroad artifacts. There will be several large, working layouts on display for children. Sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises Inc. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Volusia County Fairgrounds, Tommy Lawrence Show Arena, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand, $7 for adults, free for children 11 or younger, 386-736-8185.
♦Saturday Matinee Classics: See “The Young Girls of Rochefort.” From noon to 2 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave., Maitland, $8, details: 407-629-0054.
♦Bluegrass jam session:
Musicians from around the vicinity will participate. Only acoustical bluegrass music is performed. Musicians are invited to bring their own instruments. The sessions are free and spectators are welcome. Bring chairs. 1-3:30 p.m., Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud, free, 407-957-7243.
♦Orlando Book Festival:
Adam Silvera, author of “More Happy Than Not” and “History is All You Left Me,” will kick off the day with a keynote. There will be panels, writing workshops, and book signings from bestselling authors from all over the U.S. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
♦Plant clinic: University of Florida/Volusia County Extension master gardeners will share summer gardening tips and answer questions. Residents can bring their plants for free checkups. 10-11 a.m., Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, free, 386-822-5778.
♦The Producers: Musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ comedy. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (through July 23), The Historic State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis, $18-$21, 352-357-7777.
♦Race: Moonlight Players production of David Mamet’s legal drama. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays (through July 16), Moonlight Players Theater, 735 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, $15-$18, 352-319-1116.
♦Book sale: The Friends of the St. Cloud Veterans Memorial Library will have a “bag it” book sale. Bring your own bag and fill it for just $2 or you can buy a Friends’ big red bag for $3 and fill it for $2. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library, 810 13th St., St. Cloud, admission is free, 407-742-8888.
Sunday
♦Free Family Funday: Families can enjoy free admission to all of the exhibits. From noon to 2:30 p.m., The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, free, 407-246-4278.
♦Harp ensemble concert:
The Central Florida Chapter of the American Harp Society will present a program featuring favorite ensemble pieces. 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, free, but donations are welcome, 407-905-2501.