FULL ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR: End Thanksgiving with music from Jim Thomas
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/
HITCHCOCK'S "DIAL M FOR MURDER:" 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 25, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar
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/
SWEET BASIL DUO: 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free. 813-752-9100, www.keelandcurleywinery.com
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.
DEAN JOHANESEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 26, Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free. 813-752-9100, www.keelandcurleywinery.com
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/
FOLEY & HAGGARD: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 26, Balmoral Bar and Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City. Free. 863-588-3097. https://www.balmoralbarandgrill.com/events/ centralfloridatix.com
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 BEATLES 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/
"CINDERELLA" 2015: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar
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/
"MALTESE FALCON:" 4 to 5:45 p.m. Nov. 27, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar
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/
"PULP FICTION:" 6:30 to 9:05 p.m. Nov. 28, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5 movie only; $12 Dinner & a Movie Lite. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar
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/
JT TEIS: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free. 813-752-9100, www.keelandcurleywinery.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/
Thursday, Dec. 1
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/
LAKELAND CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, begins at RP Funding Center on a 1.25-mile course through the city’s streets, around Lake Mirror and back down Lemon Street. Theme: “Christmas Past, Present and Future.” Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland. https://downtownlkld.com/event/the-lakeland-christmas-parade/
A MAGICAL SNOWY WONDERLAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Snow whirls around the Christmas tree at the top of the hour from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. https://shoplakesidevillage.com/calendar/
ADRIENNE RICHARDS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
“CARRIE THE MUSICAL:” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3; 2:30 p.m. 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
Friday, Dec. 2
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/
DON BURNS: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 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/
FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN — HOMETOWN HOLIDAY: 6 to 9 p.m., first Fridays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. Downtown shops and restaurants open late. Goodies, giveaways and discounts from local business exhibitors. The Makers Market features local artists and creators. Classy Car Show on Main Street. 20-plus food trucks. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD/
THE GRATEFUL ALIVE TRIO: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
ZACK DENBY: 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
HAVENDALE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, the combined Winter Haven Christmas Parade and Auburndale Christmas Parade will start at the Spring Haven Community in Winter Haven and work its way up Havendale Boulevard to Publix in Auburndale. Free. https://www.myauburndalechamber.com/
CHRIS D'ELIA LIVE: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, doors open 6 p.m. RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $49.50, $60.50, $71.50, $115, $135, $175. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com.
SMOKEPOINT TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2, all ages, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
CHASM DEEP: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
BLUE COLLAR BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 2, Apple Lounge & Grill, 2803 Recker Highway, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-0340, https://www.facebook.com/appleloungewinterhaven/
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, Southeastern University, Bush Chapel, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland. $10 adults; $5 students. Presented by the School of Music. 863-667-5657, https://music.seu.edu/events/
Saturday, Dec. 3
33RD ANNUAL CAROLS IN THE PARK: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Downtown Winter Haven Historic District, Central Park. Presented by Citizens Bank and Trust. Artisans, specialty food vendors, local choral groups and a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages. For the kids: free pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, a bounce house and other fun activities. https://www.mainstreetwh.com/
EKLECTIK HAZE: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
POLK CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Freedom Park, 7750 Berkley Road, Polk City. Free. Beginning at Bridges Road and Broadway Boulevard and ending at Freedom Park. Following the parade, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be available for pictures with the children at Freedom Park. https://mypolkcity.org/
RAY GURKA: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 3, Mike’s Grill, 1037 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
HAINES CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Lake Eva Aquatic Center parking lot, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. Free. Starts on Live Oak Avenue at C Street, ends at Sixth Street and Wood Avenue (Lake Eva Aquatic Center parking lot). https://www.hainescity.com/424/Christmas-Parade. https://www.facebook.com/HainesCityParksRec/
FROSTPROOF 30TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEMORIES PARADE: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, From W. Third Street along N. Scenic Highway to W. F Street. Free. Holly Jolly Christmas Party at Henderson Field immediately following the parade. https://www.cityoffrostproof.com/events/
RED HOT ROOSTER BAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
RAY NICHOLS: 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven, begins in Lake May then into Lake Shipp, back through Lake May and ends after circling Lake Howard. No registration required. Boater participants meet in Lake May at 6 p.m. File in line behind the Polk County Sheriff's Office boat, which will maintain 7 mph for proper forward motion. https://www.facebook.com/ChainLifeWinterHaven/
LAKE ALFRED CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Gardner Park, US 17 E. Main St., Lake Alfred. Free. Starts at Central Park at the corner of Cummings and Glencruiten and heads west on Cummings to US 17/92, ending at Gardner Park. Snow, meet Santa, tree lighting. https://mylakealfred.com/
TOAST THE HOLIDAYS WITH ELIZABETH LYONS: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Polk Theater, 121 S Florida Ave, Lakeland. $21-$49. https://www.lkldsymphony.org/concerts-events/. Anne Jenkins Memorial Symphony Series. 863-688-3743. https://www.lkldsymphony.org/
CELTIC CONUNDRUM: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3: Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
CHASE DIXON: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
DANIEL PEPIN: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, Southeastern University, Bush Chapel, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland. $10 adults; $5 students. Presented by the School of Music. 863-667-5657, https://music.seu.edu/events/
Sunday, Dec. 4
EKLECTIK HAZE: noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 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/
DAN PEPIN: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
BARTOW ADULT CONCERT BAND: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow. Free. Director Jon Eckman. https://www.facebook.com/Bartow-Adult-Concert-Band-722338074480769/
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