COMEDY
Comedy at the Kingdom: Each Thursday night Vince Taylor & Friends presents Comedy at the Kingdom. Special dinner packages are available and tickets can be purchased at the door. 7 p.m.; Aug. 11; Bronze Kingdom, 6464 International Drive in Orlando; $20; orlandoatplay.com
Stand Up: A New Comedy Series: We could all use a good laugh this year, and Theater West End is just the place to let loose. 8 p.m.; Aug. 6; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave. in Sanford; $18-$22; theaterwestend.com
FOOD
AVA Mediterraegean Golden Hour: Enjoy discounted bites, cocktails, and wines every Monday-Thursday from 5-6 p.m. from our Golden Hour menu. Aug. 8-11; AVA Mediterraegean, 290 S. Park Ave. in Winter Park; $8-$10; 407-794-9896
B Social Friday: B Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, American Kitchen Bar & Grill, is rolling out new Friday specials so foodies can enjoy the start of the weekend with fan favorites. 12 p.m.; Aug. 5; B Resort & Spa, 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd. in Lake Buena Vista; $5-$10
Community Care Fair: Let Your Voice Be Heard, Inc. and Brothers Get Up present the second “Community Care Fair” taking place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.12-6 p.m.; Aug. 7; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando; free
EOCC Misters & Sisters Great Lunch Adventures: Join the East Orlando Chamber as we go on a creative culinary adventure throughout the East with our “Misters & Sisters Great Lunch Adventures.” 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 9; Orlando; eocc.chambermaster.com
Luau Gala 2022: Enjoy sights, sounds and tastes of the Islands with authentic Polynesian dancers, live music and cuisine. 5:30 p.m.; Aug. 6; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry; $10-$25; 407-834-0574; facebook.com
Pancake Breakfast: Join our community for a delicious pancake breakfast. 8 a.m.; Aug. 6; 7101 Wright Ave. in Tangerine; $8; 321-229-6597; mountdora.com
Winter Haven Sunday Brunch Tour: Eat, drink and discover mimosas, waffles, citrus ales and more. Explore downtown Winter Haven and its charming restaurants that celebrate brunch, drinks and, of course, history. 11:30 a.m.; Aug. 7; Downtown Winter Haven, 220 Ave. A W. in Winter Garden; $45-$95; winterhavenfoodtours.com
Virtual: Cuisine Corner Junior: Pizza Roll Ups: Get your fingers on this delicious four-ingredient pizza recipe that is perfect for an after-school snack and ready in no time. Recommended for families with children ages 6–8. 3:30 p.m.; Aug. 11; Virtual Orange County Library System, online; Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
12th Annual Back to School Expo: 11 a.m.; Aug. 6; Altamonte Mall, 451 E. Altamonte Drive Suite 2165 in Altamonte Springs; free; 407-619-0651
Florida Underground Fest 3: Two days, four venues, 60 bands from all over the state of Florida. 1:30 p.m.; Aug. 6-7; Mills Ave. in Orlando; bandsintown.com
Maitland Farmers Market: The Maitland Farmers Market is held 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Sunday on Independence Lane next to City Hall. Shop fresh produce and fruit, plants and flowers, crafts, food and more. 9 a.m.; Aug. 7; 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com
FUNDRAISERS
38th Annual Cup-a-thon: For nearly four decades, this summer social brings smart shoppers and collectors to the main campus. 7 p.m.; Aug. 5; 600 St. Andrews Blvd. in Winter Park; orlandoatplay.com
FILM
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: This film is a part of our Popcorn Flicks series, which is currently taking place at the Winter Park Events Center once a month. It’s free and open to the public. 8 p.m.; Aug. 11; enzian.org
Kids Movies at Epic Theatres Clermont: 10 a.m.; Aug. 10; 2405 S, US-27 in Clermont; fun4lakekids.com
Kids Movies at Epic Theatres Mount Dora: 10 a.m.; Aug. 10; 2300 Spring Harbor Blvd. in Mount Dora; fun4lakekids.com
Miami Connection: Come and celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the greatest cult classic ever shot in Orlando. Aug. 5; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org
Regal Summer Movie Express: 11:30 a.m.; Aug. 9; 2141 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka; fun4lakekids.com
LITERARY ARTS
The Altered Book: Spend these two days deconstructing books. We will repurpose old tomes in a variety of ways — discovering the limitless possibilities of artist books as a medium. 9 a.m.; Aug. 8; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; $225-$250; orlandoatplay.com
Best-Selling Author Jack Castle: This lecture is designed for anyone interested in self-publishing their novel, regardless of where they are in the writing process. 4:30 p.m.; Aug. 9; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Cagan Book Club (Lab): 1 p.m.; Aug. 9; Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks in Clermont; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Cooper Writer’s Group: 1 p.m.; Aug. 10; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary.evanced.info.
In The Studio With MJ: In The Studio With MJ is back in Orlando for a two-day seminar experience that pulls back the curtain on what it was like to work with Michael Jackson in the recording studio. 6 p.m.; Aug. 5-6; Living Frames Studios, 5000 Eggleston Ave. in Orlando; $49-$249; inthestudiowithmj.com
Library and Me Storytime: 11 a.m.; Aug. 9; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; 352-536-2275, 352-253-6180; fun4lakekids.com
Yuyi Morales: Soñadora: Morales was born in Xalapa, Mexico in 1968. 12 p.m.; Aug. 6; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; $15; orlandoatplay.com
Virtual: Meet the Author: Annie Hartnett: Annie Hartnett is the author of novels “Rabbit Cake” and “Unlikely Animals.” Hartnett will read from her newest book and discuss writing and her career in a Q&A session. 7 p.m.; Aug. 9; Virtual Orange County Library System, online; Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
FAMILY
The Addams Family: 8 p.m.; Aug. 5-7; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Mandell Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $20-$30; brownpapertickets.com
Back to School Giveaway: Southern Technical College’s annual Back to School Supply Giveaway. Stop by for a back-to-school celebration with snacks, face painting and most importantly, free school supplies. 10 a.m.; Aug. 6; Southern Technical College, 1485 Florida Mall Ave. in Orlando; free; 407-438-6000
General Genealogy Research Assistance: In-person, live help sessions are back. No appointment necessary, just bring whatever family history you currently have and we will help you get started, or help with more advanced questions. 10 a.m.; Aug. 11; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
iParty with DJ Matt Bennett: Playing your favorite Disney & Nick Hits. 3:30 p.m. doors open; 4 p.m. show. Note our clear bag policy. 7 p.m.; Aug. 10-11; House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista; $15-$35; bandsintown.com
KIDS
Spy Kids (Week 12: 8/8-8/9): Calling all secret agents. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn about the world of spy gadgetry. 9 a.m.; Aug. 8; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $140-$160; orlandoatplay.com
Kids Open Studio: 5 p.m.; Aug. 11; Studio ArtFarm 120 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; fun4lakekids.com
Pet Supermarket’s Ferret Workshop (Orlando): Learn the tips and tricks of caring for ferrets at Pet Supermarket’s Ferret Workshop. 1 p.m.; Aug. 6; Pet Supermarket, 13012 Narcoossee Road in Orlando; free; (407) 367-0960 storelocator.petsupermarket.com
Toddler Time: 9 a.m.; Aug. 9, Aug. 11; Sky Zone Clermont, 2510 S. Highway 27 in Clermont; 352-404-4134; fun4lakekids.com
Toddler Time:10 a.m.; Aug. 8; The Barn in Clermont, 10639 Toad Road in Clermont; fun4lakekids.com
TriKidz #3: 7 a.m.; Aug. 6; Clermont’s Victory Pointe, 938 Victory Way in Clermont; 352-394-1320; sommersports.com
