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Central Florida etc. listings: Oct. 20-26

Comedian Gabriel Igelias will make a "Don't Worry Be Fluffy" tour stop at UCF's Addition Financial Arena. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images)
Comedian Gabriel Igelias will make a “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy” tour stop at UCF’s Addition Financial Arena. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images)

COMEDY

K Trevor Wilson: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 20-21; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $32-$42; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

Gabriel Iglesias: “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy”: 8 p.m.; Oct. 21; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd. in Orlando; $59.50-$89.50

UCF Homecoming Comedy Featuring Chico Bean: 8 p.m.; Oct. 24; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd. in Orlando; $25

Kerwin Claiborne: 7 p.m.; Oct. 22; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $32-$42; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

Matty Chymbor: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 26; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $27; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

FOOD

Cocktail Archives: A Historic Perspective of Mixology: 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 21; The Edison, 1570 E. Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista; clubd3.ticketsauce.com

Weekend Brunch Fiesta with Live Music: Enjoy Mexican brunch specialties, margaritas, OJ mimosas and live music. 11 a.m.; Oct. 22; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; free; 520-440-4916; eventvesta.com

Sunday Night Jazz Wine & Dine: The event includes live jazz, exquisite wine, dinner and dancing. 5 p.m.; Oct. 22; Lakeside Inn, 100 Alexander St. in Mount Dora; eventbrite.com

Live Music and Meals: Enjoy tacos, wood-fired dishes & a host of craft cocktails while listening to music. 6 p.m.; Oct. 20-21; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; 520-440-4916

Flamenco Fridays: Enjoy Spanish tapas and shareable pans of paella while flamenco dancers entertain. 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 20; Jaleo Disney Springs, 1482 E. Buena Vista Drive in Orlando; free; jaleo.com

International Food Festival: 6 p.m.; Oct. 21; St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4001 Edgewater Drive in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Boos and Bingo Drag Brunch: This event is for those 21 and older. 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 22; Milkhouse, 203 N. Bumby Ave. in Orlando; bungalower.com

Orlando Foodie Fest: 5 p.m.; Oct. 25; O-Town Provisions, 4128 Roush Road in Orlando; free; 407-555-5555; orlandolocalmakers.com

Farm to Table Class: Crunchy Cucumbers: 10 a.m.; Oct. 25; Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora; $3; 352-343-4101; longandscottfarms.ticketspice.com

Chef Warren Caterson: 10 a.m.; Oct. 26; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary.org

Vegetable Garden in Pots: Learn the basics in this UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County class. 11 a.m.; Oct. 23; Veterans Memorial Library, 810 13th St. in St. Cloud; eventbrite.com

Feast on the 50: 5 p.m.; Oct. 26; Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando; campingworldstadium.com

HALLOWEEN

CFCA Arts Big Band Presents “Ghoulish Grooves”: 8 p.m., Oct. 20; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Oct. 21; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; 407-937-1800; drphillipscenter.org

Kids’ Halloween Party and “Hotel Transylvania 2”: A lunch buffet is available at the family-friendly celebration. 11 a.m.; Oct. 22; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; $25; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

Halloween on the Ave:  7 p.m.; Oct. 20; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park; $55-$90; 407-748-1100; eventbrite.com

Halloween Pet Photo Day: 10 a.m.; Oct. 21; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, 14416 Shoreside Way, Suite 120 in Winter Garden; eventbrite.com

Halloween Pipe Organ Spooktacular Concert: Area organists play spooky organ selections on the large newly renovated Ruffatti pipe organ. 7 p.m.; Oct. 24; Lutheran Towers, 300 E. First St. in Orlando; free; 407-680-3270; cfago.org

Happy Frights: 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 20-26; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando

Haunting Nights: 9 p.m.; Oct. 20-26; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando

Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest: Franklin’s Friends presents its 10th annual event. 9 a.m.; Oct. 21; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs; $20-$25; 260-693-7387; franklinsfriends.dojiggy.io

“Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat”: 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 21; 2 p.m. Oct. 22; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; orlandofamilystage.com

Huge Halloween: 10 a.m.; Oct. 20-26; Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way in Orlando; free; 407-363-3867; fun-spot.com

Funtober Fest: Kids can trick-or-treat; there’s also a dance party and costume contest. 5 p.m.; Oct. 21; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry; eventbrite.com

12th Annual Children’s Safety Village Trunk or Treat: 11 a.m.; Oct. 21; Children’s Safety Village, 910 Fairvilla Road in Orlando; free; 407-521-4673; eventbrite.com

Phantasmagoria XIV “Tales of the UnDead”:  8 p.m.; Oct. 26-28; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; 407-476-5121; drphillipscenter.org

Tales of Terror and Nightmares Haunted House: 7 p.m.; Oct. 20-22; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Hall-O-Swim Pool Party: This event is for those 21 and older. 8 p.m.; Oct. 20; Cabana Live, 4380 Carraway Place in Sanford; eventbrite.com

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Fall Festival: The event has a pumpkin patch, hayrides, mazes and play areas. 10 a.m.; Oct. 20-22; Club Lake Plantation, 3403 Rock Springs Road in Apopka; $16.95; 321-299-3794; Clublakeplantation.com

Collective Corner Pop-Up Market: Noon; Oct. 21; Succulents Empire, 1700 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; free; 321-613-8104; bungalower.com

Washington Shores Church of Christ Picnic: 10 a.m.; Oct. 21; Pines of Windermere, 3049 Maguire Road in Windermere; eventbrite.com

Fiesta De Mi Gente – Latin Music Festival: 3 p.m.; Oct. 21; Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora; ci.mount-dora.fl.us

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival: 11 a.m.; Oct. 20-22, Oct. 26; Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road in Clermont; $24.95; southernhillfarms.com

Come Out With Pride Festival:  Noon; Oct. 21; Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St. in downtown Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Fall Festival and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.; Oct. 21-22; Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora; $15-$18; 352-383-6900; visitgreatscott.com

Fossil Fair: 9 a.m.; Oct. 21-22; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford; $1-$5; 407-721-0481; floridafossilhunters.com

Orlando UFO Festival: 4 p.m.; Oct. 21; Space Station, 2539 Coolidge Ave. in Orlando; bungalower.com

Lake Mary Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 21; Central Park at City Hall, 100 N. Country Club Road in Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1460; facebook.com

Clermont Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 22; Montrose Street in downtown Clermont; free

Maitland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 22; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com

Mount Dora Village Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 22; 239 W. 4th Ave. in downtown Mount Dora; mountdora.com

Orlando Farmers Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 22; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando; downtownorlando.com

Conway Community Market: The event includes a children’s show by Mr. Richard. 10 a.m.; Oct. 22; Barber Park, 3752 Gatlin Place Circle in Orlando; free; 407-739-7005; conwaycommunity.com

Mega Market: 1 p.m.; Oct. 21; Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Drive in Orlando; free; 407-555-5555

FUNDRAISERS

Seafood Boil: The event benefits the Central Florida Zoo. 3 p.m.; Oct. 21; Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive in Longwood; $40; 407-339-0879; wekivaisland.com

Curtains Up: The fundraiser includes an open bar, catered buffet and a two-act musical theater showcase. 6 p.m.; Oct. 21; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C in Winter Park; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org

Oktoberfest Wiener Races by Our Cause 4 Paws Rescue: 3:30 p.m.; Oct. 22; Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden; eventbrite.com

Okto-Bear-Fest 5K Fun Run and Kids Walk: 7:30 a.m.; Oct. 22; Orlando Health Horizon West, 17000 Porter Road in Winter Garden; $35; 407-451-6441; bearswhocare.org

Country for a Cause: In partnership with Nashville Night Orlando, the event features two of Nashville’s top songwriters. 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 20; Cheyenne Saloon, 126 W. Church St. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament: 7 a.m.; Oct. 20; Eagle Creek Golf Club, 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd. in Orlando; foreourkids.com

Does Fundraiser for Russell Home for Atypical Children: The dinner dance menu includes chicken parmesan with spaghetti, salad and garlic knots. 6 p.m.; Oct. 21; Orlando Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; $25; 407-894-1079; orlandoelks.com

Pretty Scary: A Pink Pearl Affair Costume Party: Join the Psi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Proceeds benefit community programs and scholarships. 8 p.m.; Oct. 20; Lakeside Reception Hall, 4005 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Bra-Vo Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Screenings: Opening reception is 4 p.m. Oct. 21; exhibit, voting and silent auction continue through Oct. 29. Artisans of Mount Dora, 139 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; ci.mount-dora.fl.us

Reading Between the Wines: 6 p.m.; Oct. 26; Winter Park Events Center, 1050 W. Morse Ave. in Winter Park; bungalower.com

Ritz Theater Bingo: 7 p.m.; Oct. 24; Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; free; 407-321-8111; ritztheatersanford.com

MOVIES

“Body Snatchers”: 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 24; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

“Dicks: The Musical”: Multiple show times Oct. 20-26; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; enzian.org

“Zombies in the Antique Shop” Movie Premiere: 7 p.m.; Oct. 21; Achilles Art Cafe, 2869 Wilshire Drive, Suite 103 in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Friday Film Series: “Modigliani: Man and Myth”: Noon; Oct. 20; Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 W. Canton Ave. in Winter Park; free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Movie and Interactive Experience: This event is for those 21 and older. 7 p.m.; Oct. 20; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave. in Sanford; $15

LITERARY ARTS

Baby and Me Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 23; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com

Toddler Sensory Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 24; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com

FAMILY

Mr. Richard: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 20; Barnes & Noble, 2418 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando; free; 407-894-6024; mrrichard.net

Mr. Richard: 6 p.m.; Oct. 21; Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, 3114 Corrine Drive in Orlando; free; 407-790-7257; mrrichard.net

Mr. Richard: 10 a.m.; Oct. 22; Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave. in Orlando; free; 407-719-7829; mrrichard.net

KIDS

Saturday Kids Club Studio: Ages 6-up is 10 a.m. Oct. 21; preschool is 11:40 a.m. Oct. 21; Studio ArtFarm, 120 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; $25; fun4lakekids.com

Kids Open Studio: 5 p.m.; Oct. 26; Studio ArtFarm, 120 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; $12; fun4lakekids.com

Kids Hour: 4 p.m.; Oct. 25; Orlando Cat Café, 532 Cagan Park Ave. in Clermont; $8-$10; fun4lakekids.com

Bat Blitz: Ages 6-12 learn about bats and examine their role in the ecosystem. 1 p.m.; Oct. 23; Orange County Library, Southwest Branch, 7255 Della Drive in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info

Kids Night:  5 p.m.; Oct. 23; Chick-fil-A, 17240 U.S. Highway 441 in Mount Dora; 352-385-0046; fun4lakekids.com

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club: 8:30 a.m.; Oct. 21; Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, 201-205 E. 1st St. in Sanford; $3; 808-342-8584; midfloridamilers.org

Outdoor Yoga in the Sculpture Garden: In partnership with Full Circle Yoga, the event is every Sunday. 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 22; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St. in Orlando

Backyard Biodiversity Day: The event celebrates diversity in the landscape and provides opportunities to learn about Florida’s native plants, pollinators, wildlife and why they are important. 9 a.m.; Oct. 21; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park; free; tarflower.fnpschapters.org

Adopt-A-Tree: 8 a.m.; Oct. 21; Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. in Orlando

PURSUITS & HOBBIES

Cornhole Tournament: Six games are guaranteed. 6 p.m.; Oct. 20; Orlando Elks Lodge, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; $20; 407-894-1079

Exploring Watercolors: Learn to paint with the luminosity of watercolor in this intermediate/advanced class and sharpen skills in basic watercolor. 1 p.m.; Oct. 24; Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 138 E. 5th Ave. in Mount Dora; $130-$160; 352-383-0880; mountdora.com

Pet Portraits with Chigiri-e Japanese Collage Technique: 10 a.m.; Oct. 24; Hummingbird Studio, 930 N. Donnelly St., Suite B in Mount Dora; eventbrite.com

The Member Academy: Roadmap to Member Success: 8:30 a.m.; Oct. 24; East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 12301 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando; free; 407-277-5951; business.eocc.org

Pest Management University GHP Masters:  8 a.m.; Oct. 25-27; UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 S. Binion Road in Apopka; eventbrite.com

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Roundtable: 9 a.m.; Oct. 25; East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 12301 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando; eocc.chambermaster.com

Learn to Turn with Traditional Tools: Students are introduced to spindle turning on the lathe and high-speed steel turning tools. 10 a.m.; Oct. 21; Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 515 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1018 in Altamonte Springs; eventbrite.com

Wooden Pen Turning: Learn woodturning basics by using a wood lathe to turn a custom wooden pen body. 2 p.m.; Oct. 24; Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 515 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1018 in Altamonte Springs; eventbrite.com

Fired-Up Fridays: All makes, models and years of show car quality welcome at the car and truck event. 5 p.m.; Oct. 20; The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; free; 407-338-4811; sunsetwalk.com

Friday Night Muscle Car Show: 3 p.m.; Oct. 20; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee; carsandcoffeeevents.com

Friday Night Frenzy: 6 p.m.; Oct. 20; Orlando Speedworld Dragway, 19164 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando; $15 admission, $25 to race; carsandcoffeeevents.com

Simply Clean Expo: Buy/sell/trade show for local sneakers, vintage apparel, collectible items and hype gear. 6 p.m.; Oct. 22; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $15-$85; 407-494-3169; eventbrite.com

Bingo: 5:45 p.m.; Oct. 23; Orlando Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; 407-894-1079; localendar.com

Orlando Scrabble Club: The group meets on Mondays. 7 p.m.; Oct. 23; Wirz Park Recreation Building, 806 Mark David Blvd. in Casselberry; free; orlandoscrabble.com

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Week:  Oct. 23-26; Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Road in Orlando; bungalower.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Pop-Up Shop: 11 a.m. Oct. 21; 1 p.m. Oct. 22; 1412 Clarcona Road in Apopka; eventbrite.com

3D Resin Art – Cloisonne-Style Coasters: 10 a.m.; Oct. 21; Hummingbird Studio, 930 N. Donnelly St., Suite B in Mount Dora; eventbrite.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night: 7 p.m.; Oct. 24; The Corner Pizza Bar, 150 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; free; eventvesta.com

Live Trivia: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 24; Pup’s Pub, 317 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Think Tank Trivia: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 26; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free; 724-712-0977; willspub.org

Trivia Night: 7 p.m.; Oct. 26; World of Beer, 431 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com