THEATER & DANCE
THEATER
Avenue Q: Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, “Avenue Q” is the laugh-outloud musical that tells the timeless story of a brighteyed college grad named Princeton. 7:30 p.m.; May 20-22; Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St. in Orlando; $30-$52; 407-297-8788; boxoffice.madcowtheatre. com
Beauty And The Beast: 7:30 p.m.; May 20-22; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden
Dandelion: A Comedy about Fatherhood:
Returning to Orlando with a new show is 23x Best-of-Fest winning comedian Aaron Malkin with his hilarious and heartwarming show “Dandelion” at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. 7 p.m.; May 20-22, 24, 26; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $15; virtuallyfringe.com
Jonny & the Puppets:
Join Jonny & the Puppets for storytime fun. Hear great stories, watch puppet shows, sing songs, do zany dances and more. 10 a.m.; May 25; Astor County Library, 54905 Alco Road in Astor; 352-2536180; mylakelibrary.evanced. info
Lizbeth: “Lizbeth” is a contemporary work exploring the life of accused axe-murderer Lizzie Borden from her perspective. 7:30 p.m.; May 20, May 22; Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive in
Orlando; $50; 407-512-1900; operaorlando.org
The Mockingbird News: Five different aspects of one personality, featuring actor Sarah Lockard and the improvised drums and percussion of Robed Fenelus . 6:45 p.m.; May 20; Loch Haven Park, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $10-$12; orlandoatplay.com
The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams: A must see, hilariously touching. 2:30 p.m.; May 21-22, 26; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $6-$15; virtuallyfringe.com
Singin’ in the Rain: Horizon West Theater Company is thrilled to announce the return of their Mainstage Musical Series with a stage adaptation of “Singin’ in the Rain.” 8 p.m.; May 20; 10393 Seidel Road in Orlando; orlandoatplay.com
Theatre: Pump Boys and Dinettes:
The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Old Opry country. The ‘Dinettes’, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. 2 p.m.; May 20-22; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. Suite C; Winter Park; $22$46; 407-645-0145; app. arts-people.com
DANCE
Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club:
This is a dance for experienced dancers. Spectators are always welcome. May 24; Magnolia Building 702 E. Orange St. in Lakeland; $6-$7; 863-224-3393; business. lakelandchamber.com
Chance 2 Dance ‘Spring Showcase’:
Chance 2 Dance is excited to host ‘The Most Inclusive Dance Event’ in Central Florida; 2 p.m.; May 22; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; 407-402-6662; orlandoatplay.com
DJ BMF:
This event is 21 and older. 10 p.m.; May 20; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free
Learn to Square Dance:
The Hoedowners Pairs & Spares Square Dance Club is starting a new beginner class. Each class is only $5 each. 3:30 p.m.; May 22; Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry; $5; 407-6788058; hoedowners.net
Line Dancing Class: 3 p.m.; May 25; Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora; ci.mount-dora.fl.us
May Live Latin Music Lineup at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar:
6:30 p.m.; May 20; Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $5; 407-226-1600; cubalibrerestaurant.com
Pop Bops Night DJ Dance Party featuring DJ RoXX XXavage:
This event is 21 and older. 9 p.m.; May 20; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave. in Sanford in $10