MOUNT DORA ARTS FESTIVAL
Feb. 1 & 2 in downtown Mount Dora. Experience 300 fine artists showcasing an array of talent in this juried event. Plus, entertainment, cocktails, music, and food. The event runs 9 am-5 pm on Saturday and 9 am-4 pm on Sunday and is free to attend. mountdoraart.com
CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM SLAM
Feb. 9, noon at the Enzian Theater. This is an unrated, independent film showcase and competition open to all regional filmmakers and students. Showcase your own work or come see the work of other local filmmakers on the big screen. enzian.org
MARDI GRAS
On select nights at Universal Orlando. Watch the parade, street performers, live music, colorful costumes, and catch beads flying through the air. Purchase authentic Cajun specialties and flavors from around the world. universalorlando.com
KIDS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Feb. 8, 5 – 10 pm at the Orlando Science Center. Kids 5 to 12 years old are invited to explore exhibits, experience enhanced programming, and a pizza dinner in ageappropriate groups. They also will see an interactive Live Science Show or film. osc.org
SELWYN BIRCHWOOD
Feb. 7 & 8 at 7 pm and 9 pm at Judson’s Live, the intimate listening room at the Dr. Phillips Center. This award-winning Florida musician is a guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and vocalist. Selwyn’s singular sound and style are all his own. He calls it “Electric Swamp Funkin’’ Blues.” drphillipscenter.org
DISNEY PRINCESS HALF MARATHON
Feb. 20 – 24 at Disney World. Run the Disney Princess 5K, fly high at the Disney Princess 10K, slay the Disney Princess Half Marathon, or run the fairest of them all by taking on the Disney Fairytale Challenge and end with Princess Yoga. rundisney.com
INDIGO BLUES BBQ
Feb. 8, 9 am – 4 pm at the Central Florida Zoo. Features two live music sets from local musicians, The Smoking Jackets, a BBQ tasting trail available for pre-purchase, and a behind-the-scenes look from the Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation. centralfloridazoo.org
WINTER GARDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Feb. 22, 11 am – 10 pm in downtown Winter Garden. A free concert featuring 30+ acts of live music performing continuously and simultaneously for 11 hours throughout historic downtown on six stages. Plus, a Kids Zone and food for purchase. cwgdn.com
CABARET
Feb. 5 – March 2 at Orlando Shakes. Taking place in Berlin in the late 1920s where, inside the Kit Kat Club, a spotlight shines on the colorful, gritty, and hedonistic lives found inside. Winner of seven Tony Awards. orlandoshakes.org
INDIE-FOLKFEST
Feb. 15, noon – 5 pm at the Mennello Museum. This festival will feature local musicians, delicious food and drinks, activities, and entertainment for the whole family, including yard games, project stations, and a bespoke raffle station featuring generous prizes. mennellomuseum.org
