ETC. COMEDY
The Brewery Comedy Tour at Wopshops:
8 p.m.; Jan. 14; 419 Sanford Ave. in Sanford
The Wine Down Show: Orlando’s Best Comedy Club (seven years running) is now bringing you a Wine Down Wednesday event including “all you can drink” wine and a comedy improv show featuring our top professional talent. 7 p.m.; Jan. 19; SAK Comedy Lab, 29 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; $25-$33; 407-230-9852; sakcomedylab.com
Becoming Grandma Kat: Becoming Grandma Kat is about a young man who has witnessed a crime and is placed in the Witness Protection Program (WITSEC). Online; $10-$15; 407-6480077; virtuallyfringe.com
Deon Cole: COLEOLOGY Tour: 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 16; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando; $37-$87
Planet of the Grapes — Live on Demand: The internationally acclaimed, award-winning, puppet production takes audiences of all ages on an epic, 60-minute adventure. 12 a.m.; Jan. 19-20; online, $10-$11; 917-825-3549; planetgrapeshow.com
FOOD
Chamber Luncheon: 2022 Board Installation and 2021 Volunteer Awards featuring Jamie Holmes: Kick off your New Year with inspiration from former WFTV anchor and celebrated author, James (Jamie) Holmes. Jan. 19; Bonefish Grill Waterford Lakes in Orlando; $35-$40; eocc.chambermaster.com
Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast: Hosted by the YMCA of Central Florida, the Southwest Orlando Jaycees and the City of Orlando’s Martin Luther King Commission, the annual event commemorates Dr. King’s legacies. Jan. 17; First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Pkwy. in Orlando; $50-$500; 407491-2116; ymcacf.org
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
19th Unity Heritage Festival in Hannibal Square Open House: This annual City of Winter Park festival celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and promotes community and family heritage. 10 a.m.; Jan. 16; 642 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park; free; orlandoatplay.com
Altamonte Mall Carnival: Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and tasty fair food for every appetite. Event parking and admission are free. 5 p.m.; Jan. 20; 451 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs; 866-666-3247; dreamlandamusements. com
Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo:
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens presents Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile. 6 p.m.; Jan. 16; Central Florida Zoo, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford; $18-$20; 407-323-4450; centralfloridazoo.org
Maitland Farmers Market: Shop fresh produce and fruit, plants and flowers, crafts, food and more. 9 a.m.; Jan. 16; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407539-6223; itsmymaitland. com
FILM
Adult Movie Matinee (18 years of age and older): The movie feature being shown is “About Time” starring Domhnall Gleason, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy.
Rated “R”. 12:30 p.m.; Jan. 19; St. Cloud Community Center, 3101 17th St. in Saint Cloud; stcloud.org
Maitland Movie in the Park — Back to the Future:
Maitland’s Movie in the Park will present the hit flick “Back to the Future.” 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 15; Maitland City Hall, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-5396223; eventbrite.com
The Room: Join us for a special afternoon viewing of the hit cult classic “The Room” with Greg Sestero, star of the film and author of the critically-acclaimed tell-all “The Disaster Artist.” 12 p.m.; Jan. 15-16; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; enzian.org
Unnecessary Farce at The Icehouse Theatre:
Two rookie cops stake out a cheap motel to snare an embezzling small-town mayor in his videotaped guilty deed. 8 p.m.; Jan. 14,-6, Jan. 20; Sonnentag Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St. in Mount Dora; $10-$24; mountdora.com
LITERARY ARTS
Cooper Book Club: The Cooper Book Club takes place on the third Tuesday of each month. 5 p.m.; Jan. 18; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary. evanced.info
In-Person: Baby Animals In the Snow:
Explore baby animals in the winter with your little one. Listen to a story and learn through sensory play all while warming up to new friends. 11 a.m.; Jan. 19; Alafaya Branch, 12000 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend. ocls.info
Library and Me Storytime at Cooper Memorial Library:
Join Miss Jessica, Miss Ivanna and Miss Becca in the Story Garden for an all-ages storytime full of music, movement and fun. 11 a.m.; Jan. 18; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; 352-536-2275, 352-2536180; mylakelibrary.evanced. info
FAMILY
Chasing the Dream 5k — MLK Day Celebration:
Chasing the Dream 5K is an opportunity to support equality, unite the Orlando community and celebrate the life of a great man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Chip timing & age group awards. 7:30 a.m.; Jan. 17; Blue Jacket
Park, 2501 General Rees Ave. in Orlando; $25-$35; runsignup.com
Mount Dora Art Stroll/ Art in the Alley:
Pick up the monthly map showing participating locations at Mount Dora Center for the Arts Gallery. 6 p.m.; Jan. 20; 138 E. Fifth Ave. in Mount Dora; free; orlandoatplay.com
KIDS
Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo — CEC:
Jan. 16-19; Orlando; thetradeshowcalendar.com
In-Person: Germs, Germs Go Away!:
Scrub the germs until they come off to make them nice and clean. Recommended for ages 2—5. 10:30 a.m.; Jan. 19; Southwest Branch, 7255 Della Drive in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Break Camp:
Just because school is on a break doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Full-day programs are available for children in preschool through Grade 5 throughout the school year. 9 a.m.; Jan. 17; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $90-$100; 407-514-2112; osc. org