FULL ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR: Melissa Lee at 1916 Irish Pub; Lakeland food truck rally
Thursday, Nov. 10
PATRICK RENY: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10, 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. 10, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
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 FOOD TRUCK RALLY: 6 to 9 p.m. second Thursdays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. 20-plus food trucks. Dog- and family-friendly. 863-510-9723. www.tbftr.com. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandFoodTruckRally/
2022 CELEBRITY LIP SYNC BATTLE: 7 p.m. Nov. 10, doors open at 5:30 p.m., Nora May Hall, 500 NW Third St., Winter Haven. $30. Bring extra cash to tip your favorite singer; each dollar raised counts as a vote for them. Tickets at: centralfloridatix.com/events/2022-celebrity-lip-sync-battle-benefitting-public-education-in-winter-haven-11-10-2022. Featuring six local celebrities, battling against each other through two rounds of lip sync performances. The event is a fundraiser benefiting public education in Winter Haven through contributions to two nonprofits: The Winter Haven Public Education Partnership and Cypress Junction Montessori. Both organizations work to provide quality public education options to all children in Winter Haven.
ACOUSTIC AND COMEDY OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, VFW Post 8002, 9398 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland. Free. 863-815-4777.
LIVE HART: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 10, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
Friday, Nov. 11
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/
RANDY SULLENS: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, 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/
CHUCK KISH: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11, The Brack Shack Restaurant, 231 E. Lake Ave., Auburndale. Free. 863-875-8540. https://www.facebook.com/TheBrackShackandKickYoButtCatering
COASTAL ACOUSTIC BAREFOOT: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11, Cypresswood Pub, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
JADE CROCKER: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV: 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $10. https://centralfloridatix.com/events/out-of-the-box-improv-11-11-2022. 863-937-1414, https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/
CONCERT UNDER THE STARS: AN EVENING WITH HAYES CARLL: 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11, 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
DAVID SMITH: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
RICK GRAHAM BAND: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
SPITFIRE: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, Apple Lounge & Grill, 2803 Recker Highway, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-0340, https://www.facebook.com/appleloungewinterhaven/
BRYAN JAMES BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. https://www.facebook.com/DukeBrewhouseLakeland/
BIG TIME JUKEBOX: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, Duke's Brewhouse, 1708 SE Sixth St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/Dukebrewhousewinterhaven/
"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 11-20, 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/
BANDTASTIC!: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $10 adults, $5 children younger than 18, free to veterans, FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Symphony Band and Jazz Ensemble Concert with J. Jossim, Jeffrey Benatar, directors. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
Saturday, Nov. 12
BARTOW CHALK WALK FESTIVAL 2022: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, 13, Fort Blount Park, 343 W. Davidson St., Bartow. Free. Street painting artists from around the state will be working two days to bring art to life from concept design, layout, execution to final piece. Kids chalking activities, food trucks, entertainment. Sunday awards at 3 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ChalkWalkBartow
EKLECTIK HAZE: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
SG WOOD: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, 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. 12, Reececliff Family Diner, 940 Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
ALMOST THERE BAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12, 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. Nov. 12, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
SAVANNAH JACK: 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12, doors open 6:30 p.m. Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. General admission $25. Tickets: centralfloridatix.com/events/savannah-jack-concert-11-12-2022. 863-937-1414. https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/
PAUL WILSON: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 12, Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Suite 102, Winter Haven. Free. 863-268-4921. http://uniontaproomwh.com/
SPITFIRE: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 12, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
A TRAVELING GENTLEMAN w/MRIA'S MEZZANINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 12, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 12-20, 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/
ANDREW YORK IN CONCERT: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $10 adults, $5 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
STEVIE NICKS EXPERIENCE TRIBUTE BAND: 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 12, Balmoral Bar and Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City. $25. centralfloridatix.com. 863-588-3097. https://www.facebook.com/balmoralbarandgrill/
Sunday, Nov. 13
BLAKE FREE: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
SECOND SUNDAY ARTISAN MARKET: noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 13, Town Center Drive, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. www.shoplakesidevillage.com.
PAUL CATALDO DUO: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 13, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
DAVID BRIMER: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
"THE OUTSIDER:" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 13-20, 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/
Monday, Nov. 14
LARRY "GATOR" GATES: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14, 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. 15
MICAH MADORE: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 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. 16
CRACKER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Nov. 17, Homeland Heritage Park, 249 Church Ave., Homeland. $6 adults; $4 students. Payable at the gate; cash or check only. www.crackerstorytellingfestival.org
KOREY KETCHUM: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 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/
MUSICAL ANIMALS AND NATURE: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $10 adults, $5 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Martha Placeres. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
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, 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 festival gate near 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 performing full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995, Zach Nugent (formerly of Melvin Seals & JGB), Scott Guberman (of Phil Lesh & Friends), the special return of COPE, Crazy Fingers (from South Florida), Joni Bottari (of Brown Eyed Women), Reflections: Celebrating, remembering and loving the music of Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead, Spiral Light (of East Coast Florida), Dead Set Florida (of West Coast Florida), Steve Connelly and Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread (of Central Florida), the Rusty Strings and more. Presented by Grateful Walker and 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/
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/
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/
“THE NUTCRACKER” BY THE FLORIDA DANCE THEATRE: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $25 adults, $15 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Jermaine Thornton and Stefan Dolbashian. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
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. (please use entry 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 performing full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995, Zach Nugent (formerly of Melvin Seals & JGB), Scott Guberman (of Phil Lesh & Friends), the special return of COPE, Crazy Fingers (from South Florida), Joni Bottari (of Brown Eyed Women), Reflections: Celebrating, remembering and loving the music of Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead, Spiral Light (of East Coast Florida), Dead Set Florida (of West Coast Florida), Steve Connelly and Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread (of Central Florida), the Rusty Strings and more. Presented by Grateful Walker and 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/
“THE NUTCRACKER” BY THE FLORIDA DANCE THEATRE: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. $25 adults, $15 children younger than 18, free to FSC faculty, staff and students with ID. https://fsc.universitytickets.com/ Directed by Jermaine Thornton and Stefan Dolbashian. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa
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/
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
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/.
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
"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/
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. $29-$199. (please use entrance closest to overpass) 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 performing full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995, Zach Nugent (formerly of Melvin Seals & JGB), Scott Guberman (of Phil Lesh & Friends), the special return of COPE, Crazy Fingers (from South Florida), Joni Bottari (of Brown Eyed Women), Reflections: Celebrating, remembering and loving the music of Jerry Garcia & The Grateful Dead, Spiral Light (of East Coast Florida), Dead Set Florida (of West Coast Florida), Steve Connelly and Rich Sheldon, The Grateful Spread (of Central Florida), the Rusty Strings and more. Presented by Grateful Walker and St. Pete Dead Fest.
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/
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. $111-$35. 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, Nov. 19-20, 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/
“CARRIE THE MUSICAL:” 7:30 to 9:30 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. 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 encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) to drop off at entry gate. Must be 21 to attend. https://www.facebook.com/LakelandMargaritaSociety.
Sunday, Nov. 20
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/
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. Sundays, Nov. 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/
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 to 9 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/
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/
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