HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

 

LEGOLAND BRICK OR TREAT

Through Oct. 31: Stroll Brick or Treat Street, explore the abodes of playful monsters and collect LEGO bricks. Trick or treat across the park for silly scares and tons of candy. On select evenings, look up for the Monster Skytacular drone show. Weekends, included with admission. 1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven. 877-350-5346. legoland.com

MICKEY’S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Through Oct. 31: Let the folks at Disney gently spook your little ones in the Magic Kingdom with not-terribly terrifying parades, stage shows, special effects, projections, music, fireworks and foods. 7 p.m. Separately ticketed event. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. 407-934-7639.
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SEAWORLD HOWL-O-SCREAM

Through Oct. 31: Treat yourself to a night of screams in five haunted houses and six scare zones. Run into roaming hordes and unexpected horrors. Catch your last breath at themed bars and indulge in seasonal bites. Separately ticketed event on select nights, best for mature guests. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

BUSCH GARDENS HOWL-O-SCREAM

Through Nov. 1: There’s nothing to fear but everything, as the sinister and frightening take over the park with haunted houses, scare zones, roaming hordes of undead and some wild drinks and treats. Separately ticketed event on select nights, for mature guests. Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386. buschgardens.com

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

Through Nov. 1: They’re killin’ it at Universal Studios Florida, conjuring the best of the worst that money can buy, including 10 haunted houses, too many scare zones, outrageous live shows and crypt loads of themed food, beverages and merch. Haunted houses include Stranger Things, Sinners and Hellraiser. Separately ticketed event, best for 13 and up. 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-363-8000. universalorlando.com

HAUNTED MONSTER TRUCK RIDE

Through Oct. 31: Each Fall, the undead rise in the groves and fields of The Showcase of Citrus, hungry for victims and guests have only one way to escape: Climb aboard a 16-foot-tall, 40-foot-long monster truck for a wild ride to safety. Visit website for times and tickets. Nightmares run eight times a night, Thursday-Saturday. 15051 Frank Jarrell Road, Clermont. 352-394-4377. showcaseofcitrus.com

SEAWORLD HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Through Nov. 1: A daytime, not-so-scary celebration of the spooky season for the entire family, with trick-or-treat stations and silly Halloween characters. Select dates, included with admission. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

A PETRIFIED FOREST

Oct. 2-31: Voted one of the top haunted houses in Florida, A Petrified Forest is a walk in the park – if you love dark, creepy parks filled with gore and ghouls. Three trails, an escape ride and an immersive theater experience await foolish souls. Gates open at 7 p.m. Rain or shine. 1360 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. 407-468-6600. apetrifiedforest.com

ROCK CAULDRON CABARET

Oct. 7-10: Sing, laugh and dance ‘til you die. The soul-sucking sirens of Salem return with a new theatrical rock concert filled with music and parodies meant to bewitch in this spooky season. 8 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

GATORS, GHOST AND GOBBLINS

Oct. 10-25: Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns for its eighth year of family-friendly Halloween festivities on select Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 10-25. Included with regular park admission, the daytime event combines costumes, candy and cryptids with the wonderfully weird Old Florida personality that has made Gatorland an Orlando institution. gatorland.com

TRICK OR TREAT SAFE ZONE

Oct. 11: Celebrate the mildly scary and enjoy creepy crafts, scavenger hunts, games and candy while trick or treating throughout the center. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-836-8500. thehistorycenter.org

ZOO BOO BASH

Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31: Trick or treat at the wildest place in town, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. All are invited to wear costumes at the zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, which features mildly scary activities, treat stations and animal enrichment activities. Included with admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. 407-323-4450. centralfloridazoo.org

THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS

Oct. 18 & 22: Take a ride through the Underworld and witness the horrifying plans of Count Dracula as he takes over the mortal kingdom using a traveling circus as his cover. This production blends the campy horror of Tim Burton’s best films with the athletic feats of Cirque Du Soleil. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com. Thursday at The Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

FEAR CIRCUS UNLEASHED

Oct. 22: There is nowhere to hide as the twisted clowns in this nightmarish circus roam the aisles and chainsaws roar while aerialists and contortionists perform amid strobe lights and haze in this horror spectacle. 8:30 p.m. Osceola Heritage Park Events Center, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee. 321-697-3303. ohpark.com

PHANTASMAGORIA XVII – FRANKENSTEIN

Oct. 24: Central Florida’s own Victorian storytelling troupe presents “The Birth of Horror – June 16th 1816,” the night a group of authors accepted a challenge to write ghost stories, with one in particular becoming legendary. 7:30 p.m. Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Oct. 30: A naïve, newly engaged couple have car trouble and are taken in by an assortment of weirdos at the castle home of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Come in costume and purchase props to throw as the audience and shadow cast create a show within a show. 18+. 9 p.m. Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Oct. 30-31: In case you haven’t heard, a naïve, newly engaged couple have car trouble and are taken in by absolute weirdos at the castle home of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Come in costume and purchase props to throw as the audience and shadow cast create their own show. Arrive early for DeLand Pride’s preshow drag performance and skits by Absent Friends. 18+. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday midnight.  Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

HALLOWEEN AT CRANES ROOST PARK

Oct. 31: Families trick-or-treat in a safe environment as local businesses hand out candy and trinkets from booths lining Cranes Roost Lake in Altamonte Springs. Live entertainment, costume contests and games. Food and beverages for sale. 5-9 p.m. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8180. altamonte.org

PUMPKINS & PUNCHLINES

Oct. 31 & Nov. 1: Central Florida Community Arts’ Stage 55 actors deliver a Halloween treat with a show that combines fast-paced improvisational comedy with authentic, old-time radio mysteries. Come in costume and help solve 5-minute mysteries from the 1940s. 3 p.m. Schaeffer Hall at St. John Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com

NOSFERATU—A SYMPHONY OF HORROR

Oct. 31: Experience Halloween night in the company of the vampire legend himself as the 1922 silent horror classic flickers onscreen while organist/composer Cameron Carpenter performs a score meant to chill your bones. 7 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Oct. 31: Yes, our naïve, newly engaged couple are still having car trouble and are taken in by lovable-ish weirdos at the castle home of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Dress in costume and purchase props to throw as the audience creates its own show. 18+. 6 p.m. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

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SPECIAL EVENTS

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Through Nov. 21: Explore the world of authentic culinary treasures from six continents  while enjoying live entertainment throughout the World Showcase. On select evenings, dine and dance at the Eat to the Beat concert series. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

DRUNK BLACK HISTORY

Oct. 1: Comedian Brandon Collins hosts fellow comedians, writers and actual experts as they spill their knowledge of historical black figures and events while they imbibe in this national storytelling tour. 7 p.m.  The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

BOOTS, BULLS AND BARRELS

Oct. 3: Champion bull riders, fearless saddle bronc riders and blazingly fast barrel racers compete in a high-stakes tournament for cash and glory. 7:30 p.m.  Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3303. ohpark.com

TASTING WITH MASTER SOMMELIER

Oct. 4: Restaurateur and Master Sommelier George Miliotes guides guests through the Red Collection, explaining how climate, technique and the grape itself come together to shape a wine’s subtleties in aroma, flavor and texture. 1 p.m.  Judson’s Live, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT 2026

Oct. 7-Nov. 15: Come watch as artists paint landscapes depicting Mount Dora in all its beauty and help support art education in local schools and underserved communities. Artwork for sale in the gallery Oct. 18-Nov. 15. Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 847 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora. 352-385-7004. mountdoraart.com

AVALON PARK OKTOBERFEST

Oct. 9-10: It’s Oktoberfest time, and Central Floridians are invited to spend the evening in the Avalon Park beer garden, sipping Germany’s favorite beverage. Enjoy Alpine dancing, a polka band, community performances, kid and teen zones and food trucks. Beer Garden Preview on Friday, festival on Saturday. 5-10 p.m.  3651 Avalon Park Blvd. East, Orlando. avalonparkorlando.com

COME OUT WITH PRIDE ORLANDO

Oct. 17: Orlando Pride puts the spotlight on support for Central Florida’s LGBTQIA+ communities with this day of celebration. Don’t miss the Most Colorful Parade, with more than 250 businesses and groups marching for love. Enjoy three stages of live music, browse the Marketplace and wrap the night up with the fireworks spectacular. Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando. Noon. 407-487-2861. comeoutwithpride.org

4ROOTS HARVEST FESTIVAL

Oct. 24: Get in touch with the land and all its bounty at this annual celebration at 4Roots Farm, the regenerative farming mission created by John Rivers, founder of the 4R Restaurant Group. This has everything a harvest festival should have, including a farmers market, pumpkin patch, costume contests and a kids play zone. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  1101 N. John Young Parkway, Orlando. 844-476-6871. 4rootsfarm.org

2026 OSCEOLA COUNTY SENIOR EXPO

Oct. 27: Connect with dozens of organizations that are dedicated to supporting seniors and their families with issues related to growing older. Everything from eye care to independent living to Medicare coverage is explored and explained in one convenient location. 10 a.m. Osceola Heritage Park Events Center, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee. 321-697-3303.
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K-POP WARRIORS LIVE

Oct. 1: K-Pop conquers all in this family-oriented live stage show that blends a concert experience with theatrical storytelling boosted by dazzling visuals, choreography and costumes. 4:30 & 7 p.m.  Osceola Heritage Park Events Center, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee. 321-697-3303. ohpark.com

GARRISON KEILLOR AND ERICA RHODES

Oct. 25: Though billed as The Crazy Uncle and his Sensible Niece, both performers have a little bit of the crazy, along with a lot of down-home, feel-good humor. 7:30 p.m.  The Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

DOG DAY AT LEU GARDENS

Oct. 31: Every dog has its day, and it’s this month at Leu Gardens. Bring your dog and its human family for a fun day of exploration and dog-centric activities, including three contests (Spookiest, Funniest, Best Overall.) Every doggo will receive a goody bag while supplies last. 9 a.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.com

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MUSIC

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

Oct. 4: Candlelight – Tribute to Michael Jackson, 8:45 p.m.

Oct. 5: Shawn James, 8 p.m.

Oct. 6: Bear Ghost, 6 p.m.

Oct. 9: Weatherday, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10: Ultra Sunn, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 11: Candlelight – Tribute to Michael Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 11: Candlelight – The Best of Hans Zimmer, 8:45 p.m.

Oct. 14: Voivod, 6 p.m.

Oct. 17: Ceremony, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: Candlelight – Tribute to Michael Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: Lilyisthatyou, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: Candlelight – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, 6:30 & 8:45 p.m.

Oct. 23: Candlelight – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, 6 & 8:30 p.m.

ADDITION FINANCIAL ARENA

12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. 407-823-3070. additionfiarena.com

Oct. 9: Phil Wickham with Chandler Moore, Jamie MacDonald, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13: beabadoobee with Wisp, 8 p.m.

Oct. 27: CeCe Winans with Charity Gayle, Red Worship, Terrian, 7 p.m.

ATHENS THEATRE

124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

Oct. 14: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: Carl Bennett’s John Denver Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

THE BEACHAM

46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-648-8363. foundation-presents.com

Oct. 1: Monsieur Perine, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2: Akeem Ali, 7 p.m.

Oct. 4: The Beths, 7 p.m.

Oct. 6: Mariachi El Bronx, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Rebecca Black, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: Russian Circles, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10: Black Country, New Road, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: Arch Enemy + The Black Dahlia Murder, 5 p.m.

Oct. 16: Snail Mail + Soccer Mommy, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: Nekrogoblikon, 6 p.m.

Oct. 24: Peter Bjorn and John, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25: Scene Queen, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30: Blade Rave, 9 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

Oct. 1: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

Oct. 2: Mafalda Minnozzi, 8 p.m.

Oct. 3: Ricky Sylvia’s Strictly ‘80s Dance Party Featuring The Buzzcats, 8 p.m.

Oct. 4: Bublé & Beyond with Mark Raisch, 3 p.m.

Oct. 8: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

Oct. 9: Callisto Sextet with Jeremy Fratti, 8 p.m.

Oct. 15: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

Oct. 16: Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly, 8 p.m.

Oct. 18: Matthew Chacon Latin Jazz Orchestra, 3 p.m.

Oct. 22: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

Oct. 23: Cigano Swing, 8 p.m.

Oct. 29: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOLK

Winter Park Public Library, 1050 W. Morse Blvd. 407-679-6426. cffolk.org

Oct. 18: Bob Patterson & Jerry Mincey with Tony Macalusco, 2 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

Oct. 9: Black Violin accompanied by Braxton Cook, 8 p.m.

Oct. 10: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, 8 p.m.

Oct. 19: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, 7:30 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

Oct. 9: Slaughter to Prevail, 8 p.m.

Oct. 16: Polyphia with RJ Pasin, Ladrones, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Tito Nieves, 8 p.m.

Oct. 23: Alvaro Diaz, 8 p.m.

Oct. 28: Black Label Society with Zakk Sabbath, Dark Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS

1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

Oct. 17: Fall Jazz & Blues Concert with Dave Capp Project, Backtrack Blues Band, Zazz Sings!  Gates 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES

Disney Springs West Side, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com

Oct. 4: Dominguinho & Limao, 5 p.m.

Oct. 9: Cannons, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10: Bethel Music 2026 Tour, 6 p.m.

Oct. 13: Freya Skye, 7 p.m.

Oct. 16: Toadies, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17: Cavetown, 7 p.m.

Oct. 20: Stryper, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: Rainao, 7 p.m.

Oct. 24: Oscarito, 8 p.m.

Oct. 31: Magnolia Park, 6 p.m.

JUDSON’S LIVE

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

Oct. 1-2: Emma Smith with the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, 6:30 & 8:30 both nights.

Oct. 3-4: Lalah Hathaway, Saturday 6 & 9 p.m., Sunday 6 & 8 p.m.

Oct. 6: Qiana Miles, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: Tyler Hilton, 7 & 9 p.m.

Oct. 15: Leslie Mendelson, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17: Will Patrick, 6:30 & 9 p.m.

Oct. 18: Quinn Sullivan, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19: T.3, 6:30 & 9 p.m.

Oct. 20: Grayson Smith, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: United Groove, 7 p.m.

Oct. 23-24: Steeln’ Peaches, Friday 7 & 9 p.m., Saturday 6 & 9 p.m.

Oct. 25: Mitch Rossell, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: The Midnight Drearies, 7 & 9 p.m.

Oct. 30: Raspberry Pie, 7 & 9 p.m.

KIA CENTER

400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. kiacenter.com

Oct. 3: Don Omar, 8 p.m.

Oct. 4: Kany García, 8 p.m.

Oct. 8: Sin Bandera, 8 p.m.

Oct. 9: Arcángel, 8 p.m.

Oct. 10: Camilo, 8 p.m.

Oct. 11: Weezer with The Shins, Silversun Pickups, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: The Red Clay Strays, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 15: Dalvin La Melodia, 8 p.m.

Oct. 17: Journey, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: Teddy Swims with Wyatt Flores, MarcLo, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25: SOMBR with The Last Dinner Party, The Hellp, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: Young Miko, 8 p.m.

Oct. 31: Chayanne, 8 p.m.

KING CENTER 

3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

Oct. 2: Celtic Thunder, 8 p.m.

Oct. 3: Ashley McBryde with Colton Bowlin, 8 p.m.

Oct. 10: Classic Albums Live – Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon,” 8 p.m.

Oct. 22: Buddy Guy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30: Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles, 8 p.m.

MUSIC AT THE CASA

Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us

Oct. 15: Fritz Klezmer Trio, 6:30 p.m.

ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER                 

4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. 407-295-3247. orlandoamphitheater.com

Oct. 3: Touch Grass Music Fest featuring PartyNextDoor, JID, Cochise, noon

Oct. 16: Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry, 6 p.m.

THE PEABODY AUDITORIUM

600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

Oct. 4: America, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, 8 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

Oct. 2: Daði Freyr, 8 p.m.

Oct. 4: Thundercat, 8 p.m.

Oct. 9: Toast – The Best of Bread, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10: ARTMS, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13: CupcakKe, 8 p.m.

Oct. 14: Candlebox, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Nerdcore Party Con, 4 p.m.

Oct. 20: The Billy Joel Legacy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: Isaiah Falls, 8 p.m.

Oct. 23: Jorge Luis Chacin, 9 p.m.

Oct. 29: Close Your Eyes, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 30: Prof, 8 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

Oct. 24: Still Standing – A Tribute to Elton John, 7:30 p.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

1340C S.R. A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-209-0367. theamp.com

Oct. 1: Sugarland, with Payton Sullivan, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2: Whiskey Myers with The Ransom Brothers, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley with DJ set by YOLA, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: Boz Scaggs, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Ty Myers with Lanie Gardner, Benny G, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9-10: Tedeschi Trucks Band, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 11: The Avett Brothers with The Secret Sisters, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Alabama, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21: An Evening with CAKE, 8 p.m.

Oct. 24: Turnpike Troubadours, with Muscadine Bloodline, Drayton Farley, 6:30 p.m.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

100 Weldon Blvd., Building J-109, Sanford. 407-708-4722. seminolestate.edu. Performance at The Ritz at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford.

Oct. 20: Jazz Night, 7:30 p.m.

THE SOCIAL

54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 321-710-1279. foundation-presents.com

Oct. 2: Max Fry, 6 p.m.

Oct. 3: Earlybirds Club, 6 p.m.

Oct. 4: Nahko and Medicine for the People, 7 p.m.

Oct. 6: Infinity Song, 6 p.m.

Oct. 9: Rehash, 6 p.m.

Oct. 10: Sub Urban, 6 p.m.

Oct. 13: ivri, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17: The Wldlfe, 6 p.m.

Oct. 18: Neoni, 7 p.m.

Oct. 19: L0L0, 7 p.m.

Oct. 20: Penny & Sparrow, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: An Evening With Andrew McMahon and His Piano, 6 p.m.

Oct. 23: Bombargo, 6 p.m.

Oct. 25: Chasing Abbey, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: The Linda Lindas, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30: Puma Blue, 6 p.m.

STETSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8399, DeLand. 386-822-8950. stetson.edu. Performance at Second Stage Theatre, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

Oct. 7: Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION

2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando. Performances are both in person and live streamed on the website. 800-435-7352. timucua.com

Oct. 4: Rejuvenation Orchestra – Sam Rivers Legacy Public Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14: Timucua Jazz Jam, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30: EarthTonez Music Collective, 7:30 p.m.

UCF SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Rehearsal Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando. Visit website for venue. UCF Box office: 407-823-1500. arts.cah.ucf.edu.

Oct. 1: Jazz Ensemble II Concert, 8 p.m.

THE VANGUARD

578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. thevanguard.live

Oct. 2: Said the Sky, 10 p.m.

Oct. 3: Streetlight Manifesto with Hot Rod Circuit, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17: Dany Ome & Kevincito El 13, 10 p.m.

Oct. 29: The Four Horsemen with Got the Life, In a Nutshell, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30: Afroman with Cypress Spring, Red Savage, The Wonder Years, 7 p.m.

WILL’S PUB

1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-748-8256. willspub.org

Oct. 2: House of Heavy – nu-metal, alt-metal & metalcore party, 8 p.m.

Oct. 3: Bleach with John Reuben, Keep Warm, Dirk, 5 p.m.

Oct. 4: Hungover with Glazed, Twin Rova, Glomar, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Goth Night featuring Feyleux, Glass Chapel, Alienobserver, 8 p.m.

Oct. 9: Sex Mex, Adhesive, Sourdrops, Fogsmoke 8 p.m.

Oct. 11: Haunt Me, Deceits, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17: Halo Halo Music Fest, 5 p.m.

Oct. 19: Foreign Dissent 11, 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: Orlando Pre-Pre-Fest #12, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: Ian McConnell with Cherokee Social, Orange Blossom Trail, 8 p.m.

Oct. 24: The Planet Smashers with Fuakata, Control This, 8 p.m.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY OF WINTER PARK

Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2182. bachfestivalflorida.org

Oct. 4: Roomful of Teeth vocal ensemble, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: Fables, Feathers, and Fins with the Bach Vocal Artists, 7:30 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

Oct. 25: Maitland Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.

BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com, brevardsymphony.com

Oct. 17: Signature Series—Echoes of Freedom – The American Experience in Symphony, 7:30 p.m.

HOWEY MUSIC SERIES

100 Citrus Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills. 407-385-0636. howeymusicseries.org

Oct. 4: Bach’s Coffee Cantata—A Caffeinated Concert featuring First Coast Opera, preshow with violinist Ilana Zaks, 2 p.m.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Box office: 407-770-0071. orlandophil.org. Visit website for location. Venues: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

Oct. 7: Focus Series – Brass and Brews. The Plaza Live, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10-11: Symphony Storytime Series – Spooky Serenades. The Plaza Live, 10 & 11:30 a.m. both days

Oct. 28: Young People’s Concerts – Bach to the Future, noon

Oct. 30: The Ring in Concert, film plays with Hans Zimmer’s score performed live by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, 7 p.m.

STETSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8399, DeLand. Most performances in Lee Chapel of  Elizabeth Hall. Check website for location of off-campus concerts. 386-822-8950. stetson.edu

Oct. 1: Guest Recital – Edward Washington II, tenor, & Timothy Amukele, piano, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16: Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19: Guest Recital – Ryan Gardner, trumpet, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: Symphonic Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: Piano Recitals, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30: Great Pianists at Stetson – David Korevaar, 7:30 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S CONCERT SERIES

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. 407-365-3408 ext. 3508. Concerts also on YouTube. sllcs.org

Oct. 10: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras Open Dress Rehearsal, noon

UCF SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Rehearsal Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando. 407-823-1500. arts.cah.ucf.edu.

Oct. 2: UCF Symphony Orchestra with Innovation High School Orchestra, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 4: UCF Concert Band, 5 p.m.

Oct. 6: UCF Wind Ensemble and UCF Symphonic Band – Stories We Share, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10: UCF Choir Concert, 7 p.m.

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COMEDY

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

Oct. 2: Epic Rap Battles of History, 8 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

Oct. 17: Niels Sayers Magic Comedy, 8 p.m.

BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB

Weekly stand-up comedy shows at two Orlando-area locations, bonkerzcomedyproductions.com:

The Corner, 70 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-629-2665. 21 & up. Friday, Saturday 8:30 p.m.

The Cultural Center in Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. 407-971-5590. 21 & up. Select Saturdays 8 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

Oct. 23: Adrián Uribe, 8 p.m.

Oct. 30: Daniel Sloss, 7 p.m.

FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB & RESTAURANT

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando. 18+. 407-480-5233. orlando.funnybone.com

Oct. 1: Gabriel Rutledge, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2-3: Ms. Pat, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

Oct. 4: Jay Jurden, 6 p.m.

Oct. 6: That 1 Mailman & Friends, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Naw or Never – Wrestling Comedy Smack Talk Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Oct. 9-10: Monet X Change, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

Oct. 11: The Magic of Eric Eaton, 6 p.m.

Oct. 13: Chris Turner, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: Splou, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15: Jane Don’t Does America, 7 p.m.

Oct. 18: Tee Sanders, 6 p.m.

Oct. 22-24: Jeff Arcuri, Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 & 9:30 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

Oct. 29: The Christi Show, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30-31: Earthquake, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

Oct. 2: John Crist, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Nurse John, 8 p.m.

Oct. 11: Aziz Ansari, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27: Dan & Phil, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30: Hablando Huevadas, 8 p.m.

THE PEABODY AUDITORIUM

600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

Oct. 3: Gary Owen, 8 p.m.

Oct. 10: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, 7:30 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

Oct. 16: Zoltan Kaszas, 7:30 p.m.

SAK COMEDY LAB

55 W. Church St. Suite 211, Orlando. 407-648-0001. sakcomedylab.com

Unless otherwise noted, see either of SAK’s signature shows, “Duel of Fools,” 7 p.m.  or a six-person improv battle in “King of the Hill,” 9 p.m.  on Fridays and Saturdays.

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FILM

AVALON PARK MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park E. Blvd., Orlando. 407-658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

Oct. 17: Halloweentown, 7 p.m.

ENZIAN

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

Oct. 11: Central Florida Film Slam, noon

Oct. 25: Nosferatu – Shadows and Sound – A Live Performance with the Fernwood String Quartet, noon

ENZIAN POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

Oct. 8: Monster House, 8 p.m.

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. Gardens open at 6:30 p.m.  407-246-2620. leugardens.org

Oct. 2: The Mothman Prophecies, 7:30 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

Oct. 15: Smile, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22: The Blair Witch Project, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29: Paranormal Activity, 7:30 p.m.

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DANCE

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

We Call it Ballet

Oct. 25-Feb. 13: This production literally illuminates the story of Sleeping Beauty with dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes for a light show amid the classical ballet steps. Visit website for dates and times.

ORLANDO BALLET

600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando. 407-426-1733. orlandoballet.org

The Sleeping Beauty

Oct. 15-18: Love triumphs over darkness in this timeless fairytale of passion, magic and destiny when Prince Florimund finds Aurora, the sleeping princess, and breaks her curse with a kiss. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performs the score. Thursday, Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.

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THEATER