FESTIVALS & FAIRS
COMEDY
Comedy Night in Oviedo featuring Eliot Chang: Bonkerz Comedy presents Eliot Chang at The Oviedo Cultural Center. Eliot Chang is known for his two Comedy Central specials and is seen on E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” and Showtime. 7 p.m.; Jan. 22; Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo; $20; 407-971-5590
Stand Up: A New Comedy Series: We could all use a good laugh this year and Theater West End is just the place to let loose. 8 p.m.; Jan. 21-22; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave. in Sanford; $18-$22; theaterwestend.com
Andrew Dice Clay & Chris Distefano: 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 21; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando; $43-$73
FOOD
2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at Green Acres Farm Oviedo: It’s our Second Annual Chili Cook-off here at Green Acres Farm Oviedo. Enjoy cooking? Join the competition. Only $25 per entry, but act quick because we only have 14 spots available. 12 p.m.; Jan. 22; Green Acres Farm Oviedo, 1700 Marsh St. in Oviedo; $10-$25; 407-4897430
Celebrate craft beer at Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest: Join us at Wekiva Island as we celebrate craft beer at Otter Fest. You can soak in the riverside views while sampling more than 30 beers from more than 15 breweries. 2 p.m.; Jan. 22; Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive in Longwood; $30-$40; wekivaisland.com
Chamber Luncheon: 2022 Board Installation & 2021 Volunteer Awards featuring Jamie Holmes: Kick off your New Year with inspiration from former WFTV anchor and celebrated author, James (Jamie) Holmes. 11:30 a.m.; Jan. 26; Bonefish Grill Waterford Lakes in Orlando; $35-$40; eocc.chambermaster.com
Don’t Dress for Dinner: Jan. 21-27; Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. in Kissimmee; tickets. osceolaarts.org
Food Truck Thursday: Join us for Food Truck Thursday presented by the City of Oviedo. Bring your own chairs and blankets. CDC guidelines for social distancing will be followed. Face covering required. 5 p.m.; Jan. 27; Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo; free; 407-971-5590; cityofoviedo. net
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. 21-27; Altamonte Mall, 451 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs; free; 866-666-3247; dreamlandamusements.com
Florida Storytelling Festival: The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts and youthful voices. Jan. 27; Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora; 800-3271976; mountdora.com
Maitland Farmers Market: Shop fresh produce and fruit, plants and flowers, crafts, food and more. 9 a.m.; Jan. 23; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-5396223; itsmymaitland.com
Orlando Urban Film Festival: In 2022, OUFF has the unique privilege of collaborating with the historic ZORA! Festival. The theme is “Afrofuturism through the Film Lens and Music”. 7 p.m.; Jan. 26; UCF Downtown
Campus, 500 W. Livingston St. in Orlando; $25; 216-2568060; orlandoatplay.com
Villicon Presents: Dreams vs Nightmares: Villicon is not a convention ... it’s an event like no other. Enter our demented world and travel through your sweetest dreams or darker nightmares. 4 p.m.; Jan. 21-23; Doubletree by Hilton Across from Universal Studios, 5780 Major Blvd. in Orlando; $15$75; 407-704-0562; villicon. com
FUNDRAISERS
Puttin’ on the RITZ American Bandstand: You have never attended a Puttin’ On The Ritz annual fundraiser like this one. 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 22; Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford
FILM
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. 21-23, Jan. 27; Sonnentag Theatre, 1100 N. Unser St. in Mount Dora; $10-$24 mountdora.com
The Royal Tenenbaums: Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary — all geniuses. 9:30 p.m.; Jan. 25; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; enzian.org
LITERARY ARTS
Cooper Writer’s Group: 1 p.m.; Jan. 26; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Orange County Heritage Day: Gator Tales: Did you know that the Southeastern United States is one of only two places on Earth where alligators can be found? That makes the giant American alligators of Florida truly special. 10 a.m.; Jan. 22; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; free; thehistorycenter.org
FAMILY
Winter the Dolphin Tribute: Free for kids 12 and younger. While swimming free in the ocean, a young dolphin gets caught in a trap and severely damages her tail. 12 p.m.; Jan. 23; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; enzian.org
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. 25; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; 352536-2275, 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Pets on the Promenade: Join us at the always pet-friendly Promenade at Sunset Walk for an afternoon celebrating man’s best friend. 12 p.m.; Jan. 23; Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; free; 407-3384811; sunsetwalk.com
Storytime & Craft: 11 a.m.; Jan. 25; Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks in Clermont; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary. evanced.info
KIDS
Kids Workshop at Once Upon a Creation: 10 a.m.; Jan. 27; 4300 S. Hwy. 27, Suite 207 in Clermont; 954-258-6665; fun4lakekids.com
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Clermont: 9 a.m.; Jan. 25, Jan. 27; 2510 S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont; 352-404-4134; fun4lakekids.com