FULL ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR: Cracker storytelling festival; Neil Diamond tribute
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Thursday, Nov. 17
CRACKER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Homeland Heritage Park, 249 Church Ave., Homeland. $6 adults; $4 students. Payable at the gate; cash or check only. www.crackerstorytellingfestival.org
FLORIDA's GRATEFUL GATHERING: noon to midnight Nov. 17; 7 a.m. to midnight Nov. 18 and 19; 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 20, Maddox Ranch, 2211 W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland. (Please use entrance closest to overpass) $29-$199. All ages event. Kids' passes (ages 5-12) available for purchase, under 5 years old free. Wristbands required for reentry. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floridas-grateful-gathering-at-maddox-ranch-thu-fri-sat-sun-nov-17-20-tickets-408804052927. Artists include: The Garcia Project, Zach Nugent, Scott Guberman, COPE, Crazy Fingers, Joni Bottari, Reflections, Spiral Light, Dead Set Florida, Steve Connelly & Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread, The Rusty Strings, and more. Presented by Grateful Walker & St. Pete Dead Fest.
JAY TAYLOR: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
MELISSA LEE: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
TONY KNIGHT: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
DAVID BRIMER: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Cypresswood Pub Patio, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
WINE, CHOCOLATE & CHEESE: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, downtown Winter Haven Historic District. Purchase Tasting Passport online for $30 or at the event for $35 until sold out. Tickets: centralfloridatix.com/events/wine-chocolate-and-cheese-downtown-11-17-2022. More than 30 downtown businesses participating. Live music on the street. Event check-in will be on the Southeast corner of Central Park Downtown Winter Haven to pick up Tasting Passport and signature tasting glass. Utilize the parking garage and bring photo ID.
ACOUSTIC AND COMEDY OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, VFW Post 8002, 9398 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland. Free. 863-815-4777.
NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW/DINNER: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17, Balmoral Bar and Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City. $45 includes dinner. 863-588-3097. centralfloridatix.com. https://www.facebook.com/balmoralbarandgrill/
COMIN' HOME BAND: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
SEU PERCUSSION GROUP CONCERT: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Southeastern University, Buena Vida East Band Room, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland. Free. Directed by Tyson J. Voigt featuring a wide variety of music from standard professional repertoire to the latest trends. 863-667-5657, https://music.seu.edu/events/
Friday, Nov. 18
FLORIDA's GRATEFUL GATHERING: 7 a.m. to midnight Nov. 18 and 19, 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 20, Maddox Ranch, 2211 W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland. (Use entrance closest to overpass) $29-$199. All ages event. Kids' passes (ages 5-12) available for purchase, under 5 years old free. Wristbands required for reentry. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floridas-grateful-gathering-at-maddox-ranch-thu-fri-sat-sun-nov-17-20-tickets-408804052927. Artists include: The Garcia Project, Zach Nugent, Scott Guberman, COPE, Crazy Fingers, Joni Bottari, Reflections, Spiral Light, Dead Set Florida, Steve Connelly & Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread, The Rusty Strings, and more. Presented by Grateful Walker & St. Pete Dead Fest.
JON CORNEAL AND COMPADRES: songs and stories, noon to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, no cover. Donation based entry; artists receive 100% of donations. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/
RICK LANGOLF: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/
GENE EANETT: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
2022 PLANT CITY PIG JAM STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP: 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Randy Larson Fourplex, 1500 S. Park Road, Plant City. Free admission. Parking $10. 19th Annual Plant City Pig Jam presented by Citizen’s Bank & Trust featuring more than 50 teams. Friday night: live music at the Pepin Sports Bar; 8 p.m. mechanical bull riding contest at the Patterson Companies’ main stage, $5 cover, 18 and older only. Barbecue dinner available to purchase. Saturday: two stages of live entertainment featuring live bands as well as community groups performing throughout the day. The Citizen’s Bank & Trust Piglet Play Area features bounce houses, rock climbing walls, face painting, games and entertainment for kids of all ages free. Awards ceremony at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the Plant City Pig Jam benefit The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, which serves both the Plant City business community and residents. www.plantcitypigjam.coms
RED HOT ROOSTERS: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
FLATLANDS BLUEGRASS: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18, The Brack Shack Restaurant, 231 E. Lake Ave., Auburndale. Free. 863-875-8540. https://www.facebook.com/TheBrackShackandKickYoButtCatering
BARTOW FRIDAY FEST: 6 to 9 p.m. third Fridays, Main Street, downtown Bartow. Free. Live music, classic car show, family fun. Hosted by Main Street Bartow, Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Bartow. 863-519-0508. https://www.facebook.com/bartowfridayfest/. http://www.mainstreetbartowfl.com/.
PCSO & K-VILLE FALL FEST: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, K-Ville Community Center, 1339 Payne St., near Auburndale. Free. Meet the commander of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Southwest District, Captain Gordy Scherer, and the deputies who patrol the area. Family-friendly. Hay rides, inflatable slide, crafts, cornhole, sack races, face painting, door prizes and refreshments.
FEVER BAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
DARRA TANNER: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
CONCERT UNDER THE STARS: AN EVENING WITH WILLIE WATSON: 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, Bok Tower Gardens, Oval Lawn, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Advance: $35 members; $45 nonmembers (includes admission). Day of Show: $50, 10% off for members. Registration required. 863-734-1222. http://boktowergardens.org
DAN SIGNOR: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18, Jensen's Corner Bar, 100 SW Third St., Winter Haven, free, 863-298-6788, www.facebook.com/JensensWinterHaven
B.HAVEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18, Somewhere Sports Bar and Grill, 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Free. 863-324-7524. https://www.facebook.com/Somewhere-Sports-Bar-and-Grill-1968654080013354/
"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 18-20, Lake Wales Little Theater, 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales. $20 adults; $14 ages 18 and younger. Tickets: https://www.lwlt.org/. Box office: 863-676-1266. https://www.facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre/
T. MICHAEL STAVRES: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
SIXX L SIXX: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
SKIP FRYE: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 18, Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. https://www.facebook.com/DukeBrewhouseLakeland/
BRACK HARRIS: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 18, Duke's Brewhouse, 1708 SE Sixth St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/Dukebrewhousewinterhaven/
CANDLELIGHT AT THE RITZ - GRAN PAS DE DEUX: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $30 advance; $40 at the door. Admission includes complimentary beverage. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/candlelight-at-the-ritz-gran-pas-de-deux-11-18-2022. Baroque to modern featuring violin and guitar duo consisting of violinist Vladimir Tsypin and American guitarist Robert Phillips.
RED HEADED STEPCHILD: 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 18, Apple Lounge & Grill, 2803 Recker Highway, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-0340, https://www.facebook.com/appleloungewinterhaven/
MANNY PATINO LATIN JAZZ TRIO: 9 p.m. to midnight Nov. 18, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, free. Manny Patino, bass; Martin Rimoldi, guitar; Tony Verdejo, percussion. 863-210-5327. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
Saturday, Nov. 19
FLORIDA's GRATEFUL GATHERING: 7 a.m. to midnight Nov. 19, 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 20, Maddox Ranch, 2211 W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland. (Use entrance closest to overpass) $29-$199. All ages event. Kids' passes (ages 5-12) available for purchase, under 5 years old free. Wristbands required for reentry. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floridas-grateful-gathering-at-maddox-ranch-thu-fri-sat-sun-nov-17-20-tickets-408804052927. Artists include: The Garcia Project, Zach Nugent, Scott Guberman, COPE, Crazy Fingers, Joni Bottari, Reflections, Spiral Light, Dead Set Florida, Steve Connelly & Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread, The Rusty Strings, and more. Presented by Grateful Walker & St. Pete Dead Fest.
SCHALAMAR CREEK CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club, 4500 E. U.S. 92, Lakeland. Clubhouse in the ballroom on the second floor. Free. 40 craft vendors and a bake sale. Raffle baskets/prizes and food trucks.
2022 PLANT CITY PIG JAM STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Randy Larson Fourplex, 1500 S. Park Road, Plant City. Free admission. Parking $10. 19th Annual Plant City Pig Jam presented by Citizen’s Bank & Trust featuring more than 50 teams. Saturday: two stages of live entertainment featuring live bands as well as community groups performing throughout the day. The Citizen’s Bank & Trust Piglet Play Area features bounce houses, rock climbing walls, face painting, games and entertainment for kids of all ages free. Awards ceremony at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the Plant City Pig Jam benefit The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, which serves both the Plant City business community and residents. www.plantcitypigjam.coms
THE NUTCRACKER - A NEW POINTE DANCE CO.: 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $20-$25. https://centralfloridatix.com/organizations/historic-ritz-theatre-inc, 863-937-1414. https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/
REYNOLDS ROAD MINISTRIES FALL FESTIVAL: 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Reynolds Road Ministries, 1135 Reynolds Road, Lakeland. Free. Food, rides, games, prizes, bounce houses and more.
TRAVIS WILLIAMS: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
BILLY D TRIO: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
THE NUTCRACKER COOKIE PARTY: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $20. https://centralfloridatix.com/organizations/historic-ritz-theatre-inc, 863-937-1414. https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/
WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 19, Outback Steakhouse, 5255 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
LARRY "GATOR" GATES: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OAKLEE: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
JASON STALLWORTH: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
OAK HILL DRIFTERS: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19, doors open 6:30 p.m., RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $35 and up. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $25.95 per person advance; $29.95 day of. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter
"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Wales Little Theater, 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales. $20 adults; $14 ages 18 and younger. Tickets: https://www.lwlt.org/. Box office: 863-676-1266. https://www.facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre/
“CARRIE THE MUSICAL:” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 1-3; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4, https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ , Buckner Theatre, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. Directed by Jim Beck. Music directed by Wesley Morgan. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
35TH ANNUAL MARGARITA BALL: 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 19, Frances Langford Promenade on Lake Mirror, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $45 per person. Tickets: lakelandmargaritaball.com. Event by Lakeland Margarita Society. Live music, hors d’oeurves, margaritas and more from local restaurants and bars. Donations of gifts and cash are distributed throughout the greater Lakeland area to local charity organizations. In addition to purchasing a ticket, guests are encourage to bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) to drop off at entry gate. Must be 21 to attend. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandMargaritaSociety.
JEVON FALCON JAZZ TRIO: 9 to midnight, Nov. 19, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, free. Jevon Falcon, trumpet; Anthony Aldisi, piano; Giancarlo Yanes, bass. 863-210-5327. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
Sunday, Nov. 20
FLORIDA's GRATEFUL GATHERING: 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 20, Maddox Ranch, 2211 W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland. $29-$199. All ages event. Kids' passes (ages 5-12) available for purchase, under 5 years old free. Wristbands required for reentry. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floridas-grateful-gathering-at-maddox-ranch-thu-fri-sat-sun-nov-17-20-tickets-408804052927. Artists include: The Garcia Project, Zach Nugent, Scott Guberman, COPE, Crazy Fingers, Joni Bottari, Reflections, Spiral Light, Dead Set Florida, Steve Connelly & Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread, The Rusty Strings, and more. Presented by Grateful Walker & St. Pete Dead Fest.
JOEY FOLEY: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
ACOUSTIC MATINEE SHOW: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
THE BLAKE FREE BAND: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
RICK LANGOLF: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
“CARRIE THE MUSICAL:” 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Jim Beck. Music directed by Wesley Morgan. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
JOHN FRINZI'S SHORELINE SUNDAY: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 20, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
"THE OUTSIDER:" 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Wales Little Theater, 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales. $20 adults; $14 ages 18 and younger. Tickets: https://www.lwlt.org/. Box office: 863-676-1266. https://www.facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre/
Monday, Nov. 21
ADRIENNE RICHARDS: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
EPIC MONDAY NIGHT JAM: 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
ALL OF US CHOIR CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21: Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $20 adults, $10 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
DON BURNS: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
MOLLY'S OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays, Molly McHugh's Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, free. 863-686-6231. https://www.facebook.com/MollyMcHughIrishPub/
Wednesday, Nov. 23
JAY TAYLOR: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, doors open 5 p.m.; sign-up 6 p.m., Laugh Out Lounge, 19 NW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. www.winterhavenlol.com, https://www.facebook.com/LaughoutLoungeWH.
JIM N JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM: 7 to 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Jessie's Lounge, 118 SW Third St., Winter Haven, 863-298-9815, https://www.facebook.com/JessiesLive/
OPEN MIC: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Pink Piano, 1015 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-937-8885, https://www.thepinkpiano.club/, https://www.facebook.com/Thepinkpiano1/
B.HAVEN and RED HOT ROOSTER: 8 to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 23, Somewhere Sports Bar and Grill, 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. Free. 863-324-7524. https://www.facebook.com/Somewhere-Sports-Bar-and-Grill-1968654080013354/
NICK PETERS: 9 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 23, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland. Free. Solo piano. 863-210-5327. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
Thursday, Nov. 24
THANKSGIVING MUSIC w/JIM THOMAS: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 24, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
Friday, Nov. 25
JON CORNEAL AND COMPADRES: songs and stories, noon to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, no cover. Donation based entry; artists receive 100% of donations. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/
DAVID BRIMER: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 25, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
MIDNIGHT 3: 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 25, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/
CRISTI MASSEY: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 25, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
WILSON BROTHERS: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 25, The Brack Shack Restaurant, 231 E. Lake Ave., Auburndale. Free. 863-875-8540. https://www.facebook.com/TheBrackShackandKickYoButtCatering
B. HAVEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 25, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
PATRICK RENNEY: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
LARRY "GATOR" GATES: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 25, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
DANIEL PEPIN: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 25, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
BRETT FOSTER TRIO: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 25, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
JOHNNY BLEVINS BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25, Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. https://www.facebook.com/DukeBrewhouseLakeland/
SONS OF THE SOUTH: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25, Duke's Brewhouse, 1708 SE Sixth St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/Dukebrewhousewinterhaven/
SPANKIN SADIE: 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25, Apple Lounge & Grill, 2803 Recker Highway, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-0340, https://www.facebook.com/appleloungewinterhaven/
SOUTHERN STARS FEATURING DON BURNS: 8 to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 25, Old Man Frank's, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
B&B JAZZ TRIO: 9 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 25, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, free. Alex Belliveau, trombone; Paul Butcher, piano; Todd Jefferis, bass. 863-210-5327. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
Saturday, Nov. 26
FRIENDSGIVING CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Build 1 to 3:30 p.m.; race 4 p.m. Boat rides, hula hoop contest and other games. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
JAY TAYLOR: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
TOURIST BOB: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26, Romeo's Pizza & Pasta, 2346 Griffin Road, Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
BLIND AMBITION DUO: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 26, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
EKLECTIK HAZE: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
ALL BEETLES NIGHT BY DAN PEPIN & BILL DORFSCHMIDT: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
SG WOOD: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
OAKLEE: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
ASHTON REY: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
NICK PETERS JAZZ TRIO: 9 p.m. to midnight Nov. 26, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, free. Alex Belliveau, trombone; Nick Peters, piano; Saige Hewitt, drums. 863-210-5327. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
Sunday, Nov. 27
TRAVIS WILLIAMS: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
ACOUSTIC MATINEE SHOW: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
CIRCUS MUTT: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 27, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
SISTER MISTER: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
FREE WHISKEY: 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 27, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
RANDY SULLENS: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 27, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 27, doors open 5 p.m., RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $58-$44. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $25.95 per person advance; $29.95 day of. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter
Monday, Nov. 28
CHASE DIXON: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
EPIC MONDAY NIGHT JAM: 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
Tuesday, Nov. 29
JOEY KIRKLAND: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
MOLLY'S OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays, Molly McHugh's Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, free. 863-686-6231. https://www.facebook.com/MollyMcHughIrishPub/
Wednesday, Nov. 30
BLAKE FREE: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, doors open 5 p.m.; sign-up 6 p.m., Laugh Out Lounge, 19 NW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. www.winterhavenlol.com, https://www.facebook.com/LaughoutLoungeWH.
JIM N JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM: 7 to 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Jessie's Lounge, 118 SW Third St., Winter Haven, 863-298-9815, https://www.facebook.com/JessiesLive/
OPEN MIC: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Pink Piano, 1015 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-937-8885, https://www.thepinkpiano.club/, https://www.facebook.com/Thepinkpiano1/
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