What To Do Today
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All’s fair
Get your favorite deep-fried treats and get ready for the rides and games of the Florida State Fair, kicking off at 4800 U.S. Highway 301, Tampa. Gates open at 10 a.m., with the midway launching at 1 p.m. Admission starts at $9 for adults, $5 for children, available at floridastatefair.com.
Today ♦Ishion Hutchsinon:
The Jamaican poet will speak as part of the college’s Winter With the Writers series. 7:30 p.m., Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-646-1548.
♦The Fox On The Fairway:
Ken Ludwig’s country club farce. 7:30 p.m. today; 8 p.m. FridaySaturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sonnentag Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, $10-$22, 352-383-4616. ♦The Seawolf And Other Short Films:
First quarterly installment of the 2018 Florida Surf Film Festival. 6 p.m., The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, admission: $5-$10, information: 386-427-6975, Ext. 14.
♦Babes In Hollywood:
Musical about the careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and select dates (through Feb. 24), Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park, $15-$42, 407-645-0145. ♦The Lieutenant Of Inishmore:
Beth Marshall Presents stages this dark comedy about a feared Irish terrorist and the death of his cat. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (through Feb. 25), Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, $25-$29, 407-877-4736.
Friday ♦Orchid show and sale:
The Greater Orlando Orchid Society’s Valentine orchids show will include blooming orchids and foliage plants. Many new hybrids and species available. Potting and dividing service will be available for a nominal fee. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Orlando Garden Club, 710 E. Rollins St., Orlando, $2, 407-310-0379.
♦Amateur radio and electronics show:
The Orlando Amateur Radio Club’s 72nd annual “HamCation” event will feature more than 150 vendors, 200 swap tables showing and selling amateur radios, parts, computer hardware and software. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $17 includes admission for all three days, 407-841-0874.
Saturday ♦Sir Henry’s Valentine Party:
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sir Henry the Barn Owl. The barn owl is also known as the Valentine or Sweetheart Owl because of its heart-shaped face. Activities include kid’s Valentine crafts, photos with Sir Henry, a bake sale, birds of prey on display and flight demonstrations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Avian Reconditioning Center, 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka, admission is free, donations welcome, 407-461-1056.
♦Parade of vintage race cars and motorcycles on the old NASCAR beach/A1A road course:
More than 40 race cars and race car replicas from manufactured model years 1958 and earlier will participate. Spectators will be able to see the cars and meet the owners and drivers at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., there will be a historic marker placement ceremony signifying the only portion of the old A1A that was used in the ’40’s and ’50’s that still remains, followed by the parade at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Ponce Inlet and Volusia County. North Turn Restaurant, 4511 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet, free, 386-956-3465.
♦Outdoor Family Concert:
Presented by Dr. Phillips Charities in memory of Della Phillips. Activities start at 2 p.m. with a performance from Mr. Richard and the Pound Hounds and include instrument petting zoos. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Paul Hostetter, will perform Paddington Bear’s First Concert, and other orchestra favorites. Concert starts at 3:30 p.m. , Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-770-0071.