An A&E pocket guide for May

CUTTING EDGE CREATIVE
5/15-28 Orlando’s International Fringe Theatre Festival celebrates its 22nd year by offering a record-breaking 95 uncensored theatrical shows and events in multiple venues around Loch Haven Park. Artistic freedom—in theater, music, dance and art—is at the core of Fringe. Who can forget last year’s “Dog Powered Robot”? (above) Performances range from free to $11. There’s even a Kids Fringe where children can sing, dance, play and learn. Orlando Fringe Festival

ANY TIME, ANY PLACE Through 5/25 Crealdé’s Southeastern Photography Invitational showcases a group of Southeastern photographers whose work utilizes the power of the photographic medium to transport the viewer to a different time or place. Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park.  Crealdé School of Art
	THE CIRQUE OF LIFE 5/15-19 Quidam, Cirque du Soleil’s international touring show, depicts a young girl who seeks to fill the void of her existence by creating an imaginary world where a cast of unique characters encourages her to free her soul. The performance features more than 50 acrobats, musicians and singers. UCF Arena, Orlando. Quidam
HARMONIC CONVERGENCE 5/5 & 15 More than four decades since David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash first harmonized together, CSN continues a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in the world of music. Hard Rock Live, Orlando, and the King Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne. Crosby, Stills, & Nash
	MUSIC UNDER THE STARS 5/18 The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual concert at The Springs features a tribute to the music of James Taylor. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an outdoor concert on the banks of scenic Sanlando Springs in Longwood. Gates open at 5 p.m., the concert begins at 8. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra