Don’t miss your last opportunity to experience SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival this year! Photo Courtesy Of Seaworld Orlando

Special Events

FRIENDS MUSICAL INSIGHTS 2023
Through May 3: The award-winning musical-awareness series presented by the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra explores an array of musical subjects. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-896-6700. friendsorlandophil.org

May 3: Mahler’s 5th—Bold and Dramatic, 4 p.m.

SEAWORLD SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL
Through May 7: Embark on a voyage of taste as you sip and sample your way around the world. Enjoy live entertainment while deciding your favorites among more than 50 global food offerings, 75 wine and cocktail selections and 75 craft brews. Check website for select dates. SeaWorld Orlando. seaworld.com

BUSCH GARDENS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Through May 21: A world of taste awaits every weekend amid the thrill rides and live entertainment at this annual celebration of international foods and libations. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. buschgardens.com

TIFFANY—THE PURSUIT OF BEAUTY IN NATURE
Through June 25: American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany’s connections to nature are reflected in the rich hues that distinguish his stained glass art. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota brings to life this connection with Tiffany-inspired kaleidoscopic displays of flowers and foliage in its Tropical Conservatory and throughout the garden. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. 941-366-5731. selby.org

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Through July 5: Take in enchanting topiaries and gather gardening tips while sampling seasonal foods from the outdoor kitchens found throughout the theme park. Enjoy live music while picking up outdoor-living advice you can use at home. Epcot World Showcase, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

ONCE UPON A DREAM—100 YEARS OF MUSICAL MAGIC
May 4-5: This is a concert 100 years in the making. The nearly 250 voices of the Central Florida Community Arts Community Choir present a musical revue of Walt Disney animated and live-action films from the early 1920s up to the modern era as well as the live entertainment that has thrilled generations of families at Disney parks around the world. 7:30 p.m. Northland Church, 520 Dog Track Road, Longwood. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com.

CINCO DE MAYO IN AVALON PARK
May 5: Everybody’s Mexican on Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate a long-ago victory against the French with drinks, food and music. 6-10 p.m. Town Park in Avalon Park. 407-658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

KOO KOO KANGA ROO
May 7: Picture this: A kids band for adults. Or Beastie Boys meet Sesame Street. That’s how critics and others attempt to describe this comedy disco-dance duo from Minneapolis. Whatever they are, they are fun and they will get you moving and singing to songs about fanny packs, dinosaurs, PB&J and other highly intellectual themes. 1 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com

CASA PARLOR SERIES
May 10: The Casa Feliz Parlor Series is back and the May event presents “The Unquenchable Florida Land Boom—Walter W. Rose and Orwin Manor,” as speaker Stephen Pategas explores the origins of an iconic Central Florida neighborhood. 6:30 p.m. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO
May 12-14: Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, step inside the magical adventures on ice as Anna searches for Elsa amid an eternal winter in Arendelle and Mirabel tries to save her enchanted family home in the mountains of Colombia. Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FAMILY FEST
May 13: This year’s family event offers STEAM learning activities and demonstrations as well as a scavenger hunt and classic activities such as a fishing derby. Noon-5 p.m. Cranes Roost Park, 274 E. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8180. altamonte.org

MOTHER’S DAY IN LEU GARDENS
May 14: Leu Gardens celebrates moms with free admission. Stroll Leu’s 50 acres of  winding pathways and discover all the colorful flowering displays, including the rose and butterfly gardens. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL
May 16-29: Back for its 32nd year, this unjuried, uncensored and unforgettable celebration of theater, music and dance takes place at various venues in and around Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-648-0077. orlandofringe.org

RIDE OF SILENCE
May 17: An international event, this slow-paced, 6-mile ride honors cyclists who have been injured or killed and seeks to raise awareness of the need for motorists and cyclists to share the road. 7 p.m. Avalon Park, 13038 Founder’s Square Drive, Orlando. rideofsilence.org