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TABLE TENNIS CLUB: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Competitive table tennis; open play. Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland. 863-834-2257.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL: 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2 per person. Activity Pass. 863-834-3284.

OPEN SOCIAL: 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Jennifer Burke, 863-291-5870.

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING: 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 residents/$11 nonresidents. 863-291-5870.

LAKELAND CHESS CLUB: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $1. 863-834-3284.

AQUA SPIN: 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 6 to 6:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 to 8:45 a.m. and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays. Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Call in advance to reserve a bike. 863-834-3284.

SPLASHERCIZE: 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $2.50. Low impact. 863-834-3284.

SENIOR FITNESS: 11 to noon, Mondays and Thursdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Activity Pass. 863-834-2215.

LOW IMPACT EXERCISE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland. Free; registration required. 863-834-3350.

CONCERT BAND: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Free. Experienced musicians play in a voluntary concert band for the community September through April. Bring your own instrument.

JUMP ON IT: 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low-impact, cardio-intense workout for all levels. 863-834-3284.

TAI-CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. 863-834-2215.

ZUMBA: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland. A combination of hip hop and Zumba. All ages. $5. 863-834-2257.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to noon Mondays; 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Competitive table tennis; open play. Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr. Ave, Lakeland. 863-834-2257.

BODY, MIND & SOUL FOR SENIORS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Total body workout for seniors. Use of chair, ball, weights and elastic. 863-834-2215.

WELLNESS WITH DEANNA: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $1 residents/$2 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

DJ KEN SENIOR DANCE: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $3/class. Ages 55 and older. Beginners welcome. Ballroom, salsa, tango and others. 863-834-3350.

MOVE TO IMPROVE: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Exercise program dedicated to helping manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. For those with PD or any movement disorders as well as care partners. 863-834-3284.

YOGA FOR A BETTER LIFE: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable attire. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

TUNED-UP FITNESS: 11 to noon Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Low-impact aerobics. 863-834-2215.

ZUMBA: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulberry Public Library - Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry. $3 at the door. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

CAMEO WRITERS: 2 to 4 p.m. first Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Beverly Lerner, bevlerner@aol.com.

CHAPTER CHATS: 1 to 2 p.m. second Tuesdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club. "American Assassin" in the Mitch Rapp series, by Vince Flynn. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

ZUMBA: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Any fitness level. 863-834-3284.

GENTLE YOGA: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Beginners. 863-834-2215.

LAKELAND STAMP CLUB: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, Peggy Brown Center upstairs, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Free.

ZUMBA: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland. A combination of hip hop and Zumba. All ages. $5. 863-834-2257.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, upstairs in Peggy Brown Center, Lake Mirror Complex, 215 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $5 per game. Only duplicate bridge games. All levels. Call Betty Fortune to request a partner, 863-838-9413.

SENIOR FITNESS: 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Low impact fitness class. 863-834-3284.

TAI CHI: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. 863-834-3284.

DEEP WATER AEROBICS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. In the lap lanes of Gandy Pool and utilize suspension techniques using pool hand buoys and noodles. 863-834-3284.

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free; registration required. 863-291-5870.

BINGO: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $0.25 per card. 863-291-5870.

WINTER HAVEN SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $10 annual club fee. 863-291-5870.

EASY TAI CHI: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-5870.

PIANO/KEYBOARD CLASS: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 6 and older, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $30/month. Lolita Berrien, instructor. 863-834-3350.

MORNING BOOK CLUB: 10 to 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-293-5880.

EXERCISE WITH JOY: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lake Crago Park, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, $5. Activity pass. Low-impact aerobic total body conditioning class utilizing a chair, hand weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a small ball. 863-834-2215.

LAKELAND SENIOR DANCE & SOCIAL CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Ages 55 and older. $1. Ballroom and line dancing.

HAPPY SEAT MEDITATION: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. All levels. Space is limited. 863-291-5880.

FENCING: 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland. $40 per month/$10 per class. Imperial Lakeland Fencing Club. 863-834-3284.

INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. $4 residents/$5 nonresidents; registration required. 863-291-5870.

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB: 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies. 863-291-5880.

YOGA FLOW: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland, $5. All ability levels. 863-834-3350.

WHO PICKED THIS BOOK?!: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE Fifth St., Mulberry, hosted by Mulberry Public Library, free. Book club. 863-425-3246, https://mulberrylibrary.com/

AERIAL YOGA: 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. 863-834-3284.

FOUR SEASONS: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $10 per person. Ballroom dancing for couples and singles. Live band. Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland.

WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP: 12:30 to 3 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. Writing group. Contact Bill at wekeig@gmail.com.

READ-A-LATTE SOCIETY: 10 to 11 a.m. first Fridays, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. Coffee and snacks. Morning book club. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

CRAFT TIME FOR ADULTS: 10 a.m. to noon third Fridays, ages 18 and older, Conference Room, Mulberry Public Library, 905 Fifth St. NE, Mulberry, free. https://mulberrylibrary.com/

QUILTING BEE: noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, 250 S. Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Individuals bring their own sewing machines and work on their projects. An experienced instructor assists if needed. 863-291-5870.

AQUA YOGA: noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays, Gandy Pool, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Call in advance to reserve a board. 863-834-3284.

YOGA: 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. All levels. 863-834-3284.

CARDIO DANCE PARTY: 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, $5. Movement to music, easy-to-follow pace. 863-834-3284.

Sunday, Nov. 21

"12 ANGRY MEN:" 2 to 3:35 p.m. Nov. 21, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

THE MUSIC OF CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21, gates open at 6 p.m., Stadium Concert, Theatre Winter Haven, Chain of Lakes Stadium Outfield, Chain of Lakes Park, 500 Cletus Allen Drive, Winter Haven. $20 adults; $18 students. Buy one ticket each to two different concerts for $30. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

"LAST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS:" 2 p.m. Nov. 21, Lake Wales Little Theatre, 411 N. Third St., Lake Wales. $20 adults; $14 age 18 and younger. Directed by Chevon and Michael Baccus. By Jones Hope Wooten. The Southern-fried high school reunion comedy. 863-676-1266. https://www.lwlt.org/, https://www.facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre/

"THE CURIOUS SAVAGE.":An insane comedy by John Patrick, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Haines City Community Theatre, 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. $18. https://hcct.booktix.com/. https://www.hainescitytheatre.com/. 863-421-1893. https://www.facebook.com/HainesCityCommunityTheatre/

Wednesday, Nov. 24

"THE SOUND OF MUSIC:" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 28, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 19; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18, (No show Nov. 25). Mainstage, Theatre Winter Haven, West Entrance of the Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven, $36 adults; $33 students; $18 city employees with ID. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), box office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

Thursday, Nov. 25

THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE GARDENS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with membership or general admission, $16 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children younger than 5 free, $5 dogs. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

Friday, Nov. 26

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. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and baked goods available during event. hillcrestcoffee@gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/

"THE SHINING:" 7:30 to 9:55 p.m. Nov. 26, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

Saturday, Nov. 27

DISCOVER ROSELLE HIBISCUS: 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 27, Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with membership or general admission, $16 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children younger than 5 free, $5 dogs. No registration required. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Reececliff Family Diner, 940 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Friday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.

"SEVEN:" 7:30 to 9:35 p.m. Nov. 27, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

Sunday, Nov. 28

"BEING THERE:" 5 to 7:10 p.m. Nov. 28, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. $5. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

Tuesday, Nov. 30

AN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Free. Featuring choir and orchestra chamber ensembles led by Beth Gibbs and Martha Placeres, concert pays tribute to great poets and writers of literature with Homenaje a Federico Garcia Lorca and Homenaje a Cervantes. Festival of Fine Arts. Masks required. https://www.facebook.com/fscffa

Wednesday, Dec. 1

MONARCHS, MIGRATION AND MORE: 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Alexander Discovery Center, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with membership or general admission, $16 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children younger than 5 free, $5 dogs. With Elaine Berner. Registration required. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

Thursday, Dec. 2

LAKESIDE VILLAGE LIVE: Eddie Marshall, 6 to 9 p.m., Lakeside Village, at the fountain, 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, free. https://www.facebook.com/LakesideVillage/

Friday, Dec. 3

DULCIMER DAY CONCERTS: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 11, March 11, Multipurpose Room, Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven. Free. Featuring Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers. All ages welcome; seating limited. 863-293-5880.

FIRST FRIDAY HOMETOWN HOLIDAY: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, 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.

"THE BROADWAY BOYS:" 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Reserved seating tickets $46, $36, $25. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A LIVE RADIO PLAY:" Dec. 3-12; 7:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Mainstage, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $24 adults, $22 seniors, $17 children 17 and younger. Tickets: http://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/tickets/. 863-603-7529, https://www.facebook.com/yourlct/

BILL ENGVALL: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 3, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $133, $62, $53, $40. A Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

Saturday, Dec. 4

RELAXING TEA: tea tasting, 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Registration required. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

ARTIST RECEPTION WITH CATHY FUTRAL AND MAX GOODING: 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with membership or general admission, $16 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children younger than 5 free, $5 dogs. No registration required. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

Sunday, Dec. 5

GABRIEL IGLESIAS BEYOND THE FLUFFY WORLD TOUR - GO BIG OR GO HOME: 7 to 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., Dec. 5, George Jenkins Arena, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $89.50, $68.50, $57.50. 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

Wednesday, Dec. 8

BUDDY" - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $77, $64, $59. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $20.95 per person Call RP Funding Center Box Office for dinner tickets 863-834-8111. 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

ACOUSTIC STAGE: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 8, sign up at 6:30 p.m., Lundyville Music Hall, 600 Lundy Road, Auburndale. Free. Food and drinks available for purchase. Mic shields available 50 cents. https://www.facebook.com/Lundyville/, 863-984-1144.

Thursday, Dec. 9

LAKESIDE VILLAGE LIVE: Z Street Trio, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Lakeside Village, at the fountain, 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, free. https://www.facebook.com/LakesideVillage/

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 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/

Friday, Dec. 10

HOLLY CORDERO & THE SILVER BELLS BIG BAND: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. $20 members; $35 nonmembers. Registration required. Classic jazz and swing featuring Laura Abercrombie. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

VILLAGE PEOPLE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: featuring original lead singer Victor Willis, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $107, $53.50, $44.50, $34. 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR WITH JOHNNY WILD AND THE DELIGHTS: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10, gates open at 7 p.m., Stadium Concert, Theatre Winter Haven, Chain of Lakes Stadium Outfield, Chain of Lakes Park, 500 Cletus Allen Drive, Winter Haven. $20 adults; $18 students. Buy one ticket each to two different concerts for $30. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

"WE (REALLY, REALLY, REALLY) NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS:" 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 10, Polk Theatre, 121 South Florida Ave., Lakeland. $30. 863-682-7553. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

Saturday, Dec. 11

RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO - THE NUTCRACKER: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11; 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Reserved seating tickets for Saturday (no orchestra): $57, $47. $37. Reserved seating tickets for Sunday performances: $117, $97, $67, $47. 863-682-7553. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at both Sunday performances. Black-tie optional. All $117 VIP tickets include a cocktail reception with the dancers. Details about the reception will be emailed to you prior to performance. https://www.polktheatre.org/calendar, https://www.facebook.com/ThePolkTheatre/

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY WILD AND SWINGIN' HOLIDAY PARTY: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $77, $55, $44, $33. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $20.95 per person Call RP Funding Center Box Office for dinner tickets 863-834-8111. 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

"HOLIDAY WISHES" CHRISTMAS GALA 2021: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Tickets: $4 children, $8 adults, free to FSC faculty, staff & students with ID. Presented by FSC Department of Music. Holiday favorites, performed by choral, instrumental, and string groups and selected special music by other musical combinations. Masks required. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa

Sunday, Dec. 12

SECOND SUNDAY ARTISAN MARKETS: noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 12, Lakeside Village, at the fountain, 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, free. Handmade decorations, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind goods from Central Florida’s best artisans. Family friendly. Masks encouraged. https://www.facebook.com/LakesideVillage/

LAKELAND CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: preshow starts at 1:45 p.m., concert 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, free. www.lakelandconcertband.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 14

LAKELAND MUSIC CLUB: Centennial Celebration, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by club meeting until noon (open to all), Dec. 14, Women's Club, 1515 Williamsburg Square, Lakeland. Free. Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz; Rebecca Renfroe Borneman, former TMC Jeannie Contestant and Scholarship Winner; Dolly Roberts, ISO harpist; Rob and Suzi Lambert's students from Harrison School of the Arts. For more information, call Kathryn Harrison at 863-646-6976, Marcia Bright at 863-644-3311 or Sheila Arthur at 863-815-7180. https://www.facebook.com/lakelandmusicclub

Thursday, Dec. 16

LAKESIDE VILLAGE LIVE: Harrison Light Duo, 6 to 9 p.m. Lakeside Village, at the fountain, 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, free. https://www.facebook.com/LakesideVillage/

HOLIDAY IN BRASS: 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland. $37 general admission. https://www.lkldsymphony.org/events/holidaybrass Trumpets and horns announce the joys of the holiday season. Hear classic carols and modern favorites. 863-688-3743

Friday, Dec. 17

LWHS HIGHLAND BAND and THE ANALOGY: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, in front of Lake Wales Library, 290 Cypress Gardens Lane, Lake Wales. Free. Lake Wales Live Concert Series. https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLakeWalesRecreation/

PAUL GAVIN & MOSAIC WITH SPECIAL GUESTS VALERIE GILLESPIE & BRYAN HUGHES: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 17, The Oval, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. $20 members; $35 nonmembers. Registration required. New Orleans 2nd Line, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Jazz. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE - THE ROLLING STONES "LET IT BLEED:" 8 to 10 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., Dec. 17, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $44, $33. 863-834-8111, 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

Saturday, Dec. 18

OUTDOOR YOGA: 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 18, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. $10 members; $15 nonmembers. All levels. Registration required. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

DWIGHT ICENHOWER’S BLUE CHRISTMAS ELVIS TRIBUTE: 2 to 4 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Historic Ritz Theatre, 263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. $25-$45. https://ritzwinterhaven.com/events/2021/12/DwightIcenhowersBlueChristmasElvisTribute/. https://www.facebook.com/theritzwinterhaven/

CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM SHOW: 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18, Jan. 15, American Legion Post 8, 300 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven. Free. Concessions available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Rain or shine, but not lightning. 863-412-7578, www.cypressgardenswaterskiteam.com. https://www.facebook.com/CypressGardensWaterSkiTeam/

"THE NUTCRACKER:" 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Tickets: $20 children, $30 adults, free to FSC faculty, staff & students with ID. Florida Dance Theatre. Masks required. 863-680-4111. www.flsouthern.edu/ffa

NIGHTRAIN! A TRIBUTE TO GUNS N ROSES: 8 to 11 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., Dec. 18, LKLD Live, 202 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland. $20. https://www.simpletix.com/e/nightrain-a-tribute-to-guns-n-roses-ticket-79906. https://www.lkldlive.com/.

Sunday, Dec. 19

CIRQUE MUSICAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: 7 to 9 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m., Dec. 19, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $93, $53, $45, $40, VIP Experience $100. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $20.95 per person Call RP Funding Center Box Office for dinner tickets 863-834-8111. 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

THE MUSIC OF CREEDANCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL AND THE ROLLING STONES: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19, gates open at 6 p.m., Stadium Concert, Theatre Winter Haven, Chain of Lakes Stadium Outfield, Chain of Lakes Park, 500 Cletus Allen Drive, Winter Haven. $20 adults; $18 students. Buy one ticket each to two different concerts for $30. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/

Tuesday, Dec. 21

"THE NUTCRACKER:" presented by Florida Dance Arts, 2 to 3:50 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m.; and 7 to 8:50 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., Dec. 21, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $35 adults; $25 children 12 and younger. 863-834-8111. 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter.

Saturday, Dec. 25

CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE GARDENS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 25, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. Included with membership or general admission, $16 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, children younger than 5 free, $5 dogs. 863-676-1408. https://www.boktowergardens.org.

Monday, Dec. 27

"HAIRSPRAY:" 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 27, Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $77, $64, $59. Center Stage Pre-Show Dining, $20.95 per person. Call RP Funding Center Box Office for dinner tickets 863-834-8111. 888-397-0100, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

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