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♦45th Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah: Featuring the Messiah Choral Society led by John Sinclair, music director and conductor for 30 years, local professional orchestra, professional soloists and 100 plus volunteer choir. 3 p.m., Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando, free, bring nonperishable food items to help the the hungry, 407-246-4262. ♦Daytona Beach Choral Society: The presentation will include “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi as well as Advent selections. Guest artists will include The Daytona Beach String Quartet, Oboe and students from Stetson University. 3:30 p.m., Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond Beach, $10, 386-274-5604. ♦Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film: See “Porco Rosso.” Noon, Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, $8, 407-629-0054. ♦HER Orlando Fall Festival: Food, games and activities. Noon-3 p.m., Loch Haven Park, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, $7-$45, 386-235-0271 ♦My Fair Lady: Classic musical by Lerner & Loewe. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. select Thursdays (through Dec. 17), Sonnentag Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, $9.50-$21.50, 352-383-4616. ♦Orphans: Lyle Kessler’s play about two brothers who kidnap a mysterious businessman. 2 p.m., Theater On The Edge, 5542 Hansel Ave., Orlando, $18-$26, 407-334-1843. ♦Central Florida International Auto Show: Product specialists from leading automotive manufacturers will be at the show to answer questions and provide information on the latest vehicles. The annual event will also feature an off-road test track at Camp Jeep, a collection of ultra-high-end exotics, electric vehicles, pre-production models, interactive displays and children's activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Orange County Convention Center North Concourse, 9400 Universal Blvd., Orlando, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (62 or older) and students (under 21 with school ID), free for children 12 or younger, 407-685-9800.
♦The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical: Children’s comedy about bad kids who want to be in the local Christmas play. 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (through Dec. 30), Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, $15-$25, 407-896-7365. ♦Born Yesterday: Classic comedy about politics, sex and business. 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays and select dates, 2:30 p.m. Sundays (through Dec. 17), Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St., Orlando, $16-$40, 407-297-8788, . ♦Christmas At Gaylord
Palms: Featuring ICE! Christmas Around the World in 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice. Experience a Joyful Light Show centered around a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree, visits with Santa, a Cirque Dreams Unwrapped show, snow tubing, Build-A-Bear workshop and scavenger hunt and more. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 7, Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, $28.99-$47.99, 407-586-4423. ♦Light Up UCF: Light display, rides, ice skating, pictures with Santa and more. Noon-11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, noon-midnight Fridays-Saturdays (through Dec. 31), CFE Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd., Orlando, admission is free, attractions extra, 407-823-6006. ♦9 To 5: The Musical: Dolly Parton and Patricia Resnick’s stage adaptation of the classic comedy. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and select dates, 2 p.m. Sundays (through Dec. 3), The Historic State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis, $11-$21, 352-357-7777.