CONCERTS

THE ABBEY
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com
Dec. 2 Central Florida Sounds of Freedom, "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert, 3 p.m.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
274 Cranes Roost Blvd. Altamonte Springs, Fl. 407-571-8863. www.altamonte.org
Dec. 19 Friday Night Live: Free Holiday Concerts, 7 p.m.

AMWAY CENTER
400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, ticketmaster.com
Dec. 12 Usher: The UR Experience with August Alsina and DJ Cassidy, 8 p.m.
Dec. 14 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents: The Christmas Attic, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 17 The Black Keys: Turn Blue Tour with St. Vincent, 7:30 p.m.

BACKBOOTH
37 W. Pine St., Orlando. 407-999-2570.
backbooth.com
Dec. 5 Blood on the Dance Floor ft. Whitney Peyton, 7 p.m. & 11 p.m.

THE BEACHAM
46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-246-1419. thebeacham.com
Dec. 6 Hoodie Allen, 6 p.m.

CFE ARENA
UCF campus, 12777 Gemini Blvd. North, Orlando. cfearena.com
Dec. 26 The Isley Brothers Feat. Ron Isley / Angie Stone and Special Guests, 8 p.m.
DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE
618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando. 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com
Dec 4. Wortzinol Trio, 8 p.m.
FIRESTONE LIVE!
578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando.
407-872-0066. firestonelive.com
Dec 5. GWAR, 7 p.m.
Dec 13. Rave of Thrones: Kristian Nairn aka Hodor Game of Thrones DJ set, 10 p.m.
THE GROVE
4744 South Apopka Vineland Road. 407-268-6914. facebook.com/thegroveorlando
Dec. 18 Groove @ the Grove, 6 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com
Dec. 27 Classic Albums Live: The Eagles Hotel California, 7 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES
Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com
Dec. 3 Rewind Wednesdays: 80s, 90s, 2000s, 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 4 Hot Topic Presents: Black Veil Brides with Falling in Reverse, 6 p.m.
Dec. 6 Jerrod Neiman with Chris Lane, 7 p.m.
Dec. 7 Chevelle with Crobot and Lesser Keys, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 Circa Survive with Title Fight and Pianos Become the Teeth, 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 11 Fozzy with Texas Hippie Coalition and Shamans Harvest, 7 p.m.
Dec. 13 Noise Tour featuring Issues powered by Journeys, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14 Trampled by Turtles, 6 p.m.
Dec. 20 Blue October, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 26 Corey Smith, 8 p.m.
Dec 31 JJ Grey & Mofro, 8 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com
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7 Classic Albums Live: A Very John Lennon Christmas, 7 p.m.

10 Daryl Hall and John Oates, 8 p.m.
14 A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Rick Braun, 7 p.m.
16 Darlene Love, Love for the Holidays, 8 p.m.
19 The Bronx Wanderers, Merry BronXMAS, 8 p.m.

MOUNT DORA LIVE

Community Building, 520 N Baker St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Dec. 6 BJ Thomas: A Mount Dora Christmas, 7 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.com
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9 Kenny G., 8 p.m.

15 Orlando Philharmonic: Rimma Plays the Four Seasons, 8 p.m.
18 DiamondRocks! The Legendary Tribute Concert, 8 p.m.
20 The Outlaws with Black Hawk, 8 p.m.

THE SOCIAL
54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-246-1419. thesocial.org
Dec. 3 FKA Twigs, 8 p.m.
Dec. 4 Enter the Haggis 8 p.m.
Dec. 5 Early Star All-Stars with Ballyhoo, 8 p.m.
Dec. 14 We the Kings - Acoustic, 6 p.m.
Dec. 27 Night of Champions with Mad Illz, PH, Heartless and QP, 8 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION

Live musical performances with visual art on display. Free; donations welcome. Bring an appetizer or a bottle of wine to share. 2000 S.
Summerlin Ave., Orlando. 407-595-2713. timucua.com
Dec. 1 Lester, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

WILLS PUB
1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando.
407-898-5070. willspub.org
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6 Part One Tribe with Coastal Breed, Paddington Ambush, The Luna Bellum, 8 p.m.
8 Quintron and Miss Pussycat with White Mystery, the Wildtones, and Thee Wilt Chamerlin, 8 p.m.
11 Motopony, 8 p.m.
20 Teen Agers with Wolf-Face and You-Vandal, 9 p.m.

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CASSELBERRY MOVIE IN THE PARK
Lake Concord Park behind City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry.407-262-770, ext. 1507. casselberry.org
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DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org
Dec. 5 National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Gardens open 6 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m., bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor
movie.

ENZIAN
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-1088. enzian.org
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3 Wednesday Night Pitcher Show, Death to Smoochy, 7:30 p.m.

5 Popcorn Flicks in the Park, Jingle All the Way, 7 p.m.
9 Cult Classics, Dead Poet Society, 9:30 p.m.
13 Saturday Matinee Classics, Its a Wonderful Life, noon.
14 Special Programs, The Polar Express, 11:00 a.m.
17 Wednesday Night Pitcher Show, Good Will Hunting, 7:30 p.m.
28 Peanut Butter Matinee, The Wizard of Oz, noon
30 Cult Classics, Good Morning, Vietnam, 9:30 p.m.

MAITLAND MOVIE IN THE PARK

Quinn Strong Park, 347 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland. 407-539-6200. itsmymaitland.com

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MOUNT DORA, 2ND FRIDAY MOVIE IN THE PARK

Donnelly Park, Mount Dora, 530 N Donnelly St., Mount Dora. 352-735-7183. mountdora.com
Nov. 14 Despicable Me 2, beginning at dusk. Bring your family and a blanket or chairs and enjoy the big screen. Free.

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park. cityofwinterpark.org
Nov. 13 The Magnificent Seven, 7 p.m. Come with a blanket or chairs. Free.

LITERARY
PLAYFEST
Nov. 1-3 Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with UCF presents a weekend of discussions, playwright panels, and new play readings.
407-447-1700. orlandoshakes.o rg

STORY TIME AT LEU GARDENS

Nov. 3 Engages infants and children up to 5 years old in songs, rhymes and books. Free. 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. leugardens.org.

THE COLLECTIVE WORD

Nov. 4 Open Mic Spoken Word Assembly hosted by Joe Snyder. 8:30 p.m. Brick & Mortar, 646 Brevard Ave., Cocoa. 321-252-9333.
thecollectiveword.org

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB

Nov. 4 Join us the first Tuesday of every month at 12:15 p.m. for a lively lunchtime discussion. Free. Magnolia Room, Orlando Public
Library, 101 E Central Blvd. 407-835-7323. ocls.info
WEDNESDAY OPEN WORDS
Nov. 5, 12, 19, & 26 Open mic poetry readings hosted by Curtis Meyer on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Austins Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks
Ave., Winter Park. Free. 407-975-3364.

DIVERSE WORD
Nov. 4, 11, 18, & 25 Shawn Welcome hosts this weekly gathering that highlights spoken-word poetry. 8 p.m. Dandelion Communitea Caf, 618 N.
Thornton Ave., Orlando. 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com.

PLAYWRIGHTS ROUND TABLE

Nov. 9 Writers are welcome to bring any piece theyre working onfrom a 10-minute short story to a full-length workto this workshop held on the
second Sunday of each month. Email: info@theprt.com to schedule your time. 1 p.m. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows, 8267 International Drive, Orlando.
theprt.com

THERE WILL BE WORDS

Nov. 11 A reading hosted by J. Bradley the second Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. The Gallery at Avalon Island, 39 S. Magnolia A ve., Orlando.
madaboutwords.com

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Nov. 13 Engage in mysteries centered on a theme that changes monthly. This monthMusic Mysteries! Flyers available near the 1st-floor
Information Desk and the rack near the 1st-floor elevator. 12:30 and 7 p.m. Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter
Park. wppl.org
CREDO POETRY NIGHT
Nov. 17 Selected poets share their works. Free. 7 p.m. Downtown Credo, 706 W. Smith St., Orlando. madaboutwords.com
SPEAKEASY
Nov. 18 Open mic hosted by Tod Caviness. Check website for nights theme. 9 p.m. Wills Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-898-5070.
willspub.org

FLORIDA STATE POETS ASSOCIATION

Nov. 19 Bring your own poems to read and share with West Volusia poetry writers every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:30
p.m. DeLand Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. 386-822-6430. floridapoetsassociation.org
ORLANDO AREA CHAPTER FLORIDA STATE POETS
ASSOCIATION
Nov. 20 All local members of the FSPA are eligible to join. 6:30 p.m. Maitland Public Library, 501 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland.
madaboutwords.com

SPORTS
URBAN DARE ORLANDO
Nov. 1 Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of two solve clues to find checkpoints, where they must take photos or
perform dares. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not
bugs). Register online. Begins at The Other Bar, 18 Wall Street, Orlando. urbandare.ticketsocket.com

ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS

Join Orlandos professional ice hockey team at their home games at Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. orlandosolarbearshockey.com
Nov. 8 vs. Greenville Road Warriors, 7 p.m.
Nov. 9 vs. Greenville Road Warriors, 1 p.m.

FLORIDA BLUE FLORIDA CLASSIC

Nov. 22 Historic rivals Florida A&M University Rattlers and Bethune Cookman University Wildcats meet again, as the first event in the newly
renovated Citrus Bowl, Orlando. floridaclassic.org

ROLLINS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Alfond Sports Center, Chase Ave., Winter Park. rollins.edu/athletics/
Nov. 6 vs. Brunel (exhibition), 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 vs. Puerto Rico Bayamon, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25 vs Puerto Rico Mayaguez, 2 p.m.

ROLLINS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Alfond Sports Center, Chase Ave., Winter Park. rollins.edu/athletics/
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5 vs. Northwood (exhibition), 7 p.m.

19 vs. Warner, 7 p.m.
24 vs. Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, 5:30 p.m.
28-29 Rollins Thanksgiving Tournament
28 Rollins vs. Tuskegee, 1 p.m.
29 Consolation Game, 1 p.m., Championship Game, 3 p.m.

ROLLINS VOLLEYBALL
Alfond Sports Center, Chase Ave., Winter Park. rollins.edu/athletics/
Nov. 1 vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, 4 p.m.
Nov. 8 vs. Fl. Tech, 4 p.m.

UCF FOOTBALL
UCF Bright House Networks Stadium, 4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando. 407-823-1000. ucfknights.com
Nov. 14 vs. Tulsa, 8 p.m.
Nov. 22 vs. SMU, TBA

UCF MENS BASKETBALL

CFE Arena, University of Central Florida, Gemini Blvd. Oviedo. 407-823-1000. ucfknights.com, cfearena.com
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4 vs. Flagler, 7 p.m.

11 vs. Georgia College, 7 p.m.
20 vs. Eckerd, 7 p.m.
26 vs. Davidson, 7 p.m.

UCF WOMENS BASKETBALL

CFE Arena, University of Central Florida, Gemini Blvd. Oviedo. 407-823-1000. ucfknights.com, cfearena.com
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7 vs. St. Leo, 7 p.m.

14 vs. Florida Atlantic, 11 a.m.
17 vs. Oakland, 7 p.m.
19 vs. Stetson, 7 p.m.
25 vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m.

UCF MENS SOCCER

University of Central Florida, Gemini Blvd. Oviedo. 407-823-1000. ucfknights.com
Nov. 4 vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 7 p.m.

UCF VOLLEYBALL

The Venue at UCF, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. ucfknights.com

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