Arts

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Be a tourist in your own hometown with three passes that give you prizes in return for check-ins.
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Dr. Daryl Ward, a Polk County native and AGB interim director since last June, has been selected to step into the executive director role as the art museum marks its 60th anniversary.
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Learn how artists Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos plan to drench Lakeland in color through its first-ever mural festival, and how small businesses + muralists can get in on the artistic action.
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Lakelanders are invited to all of SEU’s School of Music performances, most of which are free to attend.
Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.
When it comes to national charts, Swan City often gets skipped. Tell us which artists, podcasts, and genres you listened to all year long so we can wrap them up ourselves.
See who will take the stage in Plant City when the festival returns in February 2026.
The Comedy Cathedral is set to open by spring 2026 with entertainment, classes, and community events designed to keep Lakeland laughing.
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