What To Do Today
Ballet return
Former Orlando Ballet leading man David Kiyak will guest star with the troupe at this weekend’s “Masterworks” by Twyla Tharp, Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine. The Orlando Philharmonic accompanies. 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dr. Phillips Center. Drphillipscenter.org.
Today ♦Women in the Arts Awards Ceremony:
Enjoy the annual Celebrating the Genius of Women art exhibition featuring local finalists, American and international artists of the Women in the Arts Inc. art competition. Meet the artists and participate in an interactive gallery walk followed by an awards ceremony. 2-4 p.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
♦Pet Adopt-a-thon:
Leashed dogs welcome (no flexi-leashes). There will be food, doggie games, agility training sessions, vendor booths and raffles. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seminole County Criminal Justice Center, 101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, admission is free, 407-665-5208.
♦Touch-a-Truck event:
Various city of St. Cloud trucks will be on display and children will be able to learn about them and the crews who drive them. The event is for children ages 10 or younger. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Cloud Civic Center, 3001 17th St., St. Cloud, $5 per child, 407-957-7243.
♦Uptown Art Expo:
Featuring jewelry, glass, mosaics, painting, photography, sculpture and more. The event also features a chalk street painting competition, street performers, kids’ activities and international street cuisine. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Cranes Roost Park, 275 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs, free, 407-571-8863.
♦Spring Affaire Renaissance Day:
Get an up-close experience with falcons, hawks and owls, learn about the ancient sport of falconry and have a photo taken with a falcon. There’ll also be children’s medieval games, a fencing demonstration, raptor and falconry displays, falconry demonstrations and refreshments. From 10 a.m., to 3 p.m., Avian Reconditioning Center, 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka, free, 407-461-1056.
♦Spring Jazz Concert and Art Festival:
Featuring saxophonist Steve Cole and keyboardist Brian Simpson. 5-9 p.m. today, Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-262-7700.
♦Rick Derringer:
5 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, 275 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs, free, 407-571-8863.
♦Calvin Taylor:
The internationally acclaimed concert pianist will present a concert of sacred music. 6:30 p.m., Umatilla Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1400 N. Central Ave., Umatilla, free admission, but freewill offerings welcome, 352-617-4636.
♦Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser:
$3 per person includes two eggs, two pancakes, sausage and toast, coffee and juice. 8-11 a.m., Winter Park American Legion #112, 4490 Goldenrod Road, Winter Park, 407-925-7886.
♦A concert of French Horn music:
The guest artist will be Bernhard Scully, horn player with the well known Canadian Brass and horn professor at the University of Illinois, ChampaignUrbana. Other performers include: Steven Gross, Professor of Horn at the University of California, Santa Barbara; the University of Florida Horn Choir; the University of Southern Mississippi Horn Choir; and the Natural Horn Players from Stetson University. 1 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, $10, 407-539-0920.
♦Florida Southern College Chamber Singers Concert:
7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, free, information: 407-849-6080.
♦Wine and Seafood Festival:
Includes seafood, wine and live music. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 U.S. Highway 27 N., Clermont, $5 adults, $3 for ages 3-12, 352-394-8627.