What To Do Today
Talk on nature at Wekiwa Springs
Bill Belleville, award-winning author and documentary filmmaker, will talk about how nature shapes and influences culture and our sense of place, particularly around Florida’s springs. The Florida Trail Association’s Central Florida Chapter meeting is at 7 p.m., Wekiwa Springs State Park.
Today
Guy Fieri: 8 p.m., Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, $59.50-$144.92, 844-513-2014.
Windermere Garden Club:
Walt Disney World horticulture expert Debbie Mola will present “Pests in the Garden” and how to control them. 10 a.m., Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, free, 407-876-4239.
Winter With the Writers:
Philip F. Deaver: 7:30 p.m., Rollins College-Bush Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, free.
Dark Star Orchestra: 8 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, $27-$40 (13 or older), 407-228-1220.
Calendar Girls: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (through Feb. 21), State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis, $11-$21, 352-357-7777.
Alive After 5: Food from local restaurants, cocktails from area bars and live music. 5 p.m., Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. First St., Sanford, free, 407-302-2586.
Thornton Second Thurs
day Wine & Art Walk: With tastings and art at participating venues. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thornton Park neighborhood, Washington St. and Summerlin Ave., Orlando, $10 for wine glass and map, 407-246-3789. Florida Trail Association, Central Florida Chapter: Bill Belleville, award-winning author and documentary film maker, will talk about how nature shapes and influences culture and our sense of place, particularly around Florida’s springs. 7 p.m., Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, free, 407-359-8318.
Love Your Shorts Film
Festival: More than 60 short films from around the world and educational workshops. Various times Thursday-Sunday, check website for details, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, $8-$55, 407-321-8111.
Nude Nite: Art, displays and performances focused on the human form. 6 p.m., Artegon Marketplace, 5250 International Drive, Orlando, $20-$25 (18 or older), 407-351-7718.
Friday
Osceola County Fair: The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair’s 72nd annual Osceola County Fair will feature thrill rides, a kiddieland, carnival games and shows, food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment, and car show. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and noon Friday-Monday, Feb. 12-21, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children ages 5-11, free for children 4 or younger, 321-697-3050.
Winefest: Includes wine tastings and tours, beer, food, live music and arts and crafts. Proceeds benefit the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, $2, 352-394-8627.
Spaghetti dinner: Proceeds will benefit the club’s service projects. 5-8 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 or younger, 407-322-7836.
Orchid show and sale: The Greater Orlando Orchid Society’s Valentine orchids show will include blooming orchids and foliage plants. Potting and dividing service will be available for a nominal fee. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Orlando Garden Club, 710 E. Rollins St., Orlando, admission is free, 407-310-0379.
Art & Music in the Park: 6 p.m., Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-262-7700.