Week of November 1
Thursday | November 1
MustDo
33rd Annual Roscoe’s Chili Challenge | 8 a.m. | 5320 North Shady Oak Dr | tickets | Join for Lakeland’s largest Backyard Biker Party of camping, a chili cook off, body painting + more.
Show
Ukulele Night at Red Door | 7 - 9 p.m. | Red Door | free 🎸
Lakeside Village Live | 6 - 9 p.m. | Lakeside Village | free | Enjoy a performance from the Natalie Fleming Trio. 🎶
Theatre
Laundry & Bourbon | 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Ordway Building at Florida Southern College | $18; $9 for students | The show gives a picture of life in the sleepy town of Maynard, Texas and centers on the discontent + funny gossip of three small-town wives whose marriages have turned out to be less than what was hoped for. 🎭
Learn
Public Lecture: Cristina Molina + Jonathan Traviesa | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Melvin and Burks Galleries at Florida Southern College | free | Molina and Traviesa will discuss the inspiration and behind-the-scenes making of their collaborative exhibition Sad Tropics, a site-specific photography and video installation that celebrates and critiques the eccentricities of the Floridian aspiration.
9-Week Startup Course | 6 - 9 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland | tickets | Learn the fundamentals of starting your own business from Lakeland experts.
TryThis
Essential Oil Products Workshop | 5 p.m. | Vintage Warehouse Lakeland | $6 per item | Make-n-take essential oil product demo creating roller balls, room sprays, foot scrubs + inhalers.
Friday | November 2
MustDo
Tapestries Lakeland VIP Opening | 7 - 9 p.m. | ART/ifact | $15 | See all 60 Tapestries in one place + meet all of the artists behind the beautiful works. 🎨
Show
RHSM Fall Recital | 7 - 9 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $10 | A showcase of Growth, Determination, and Love for music.
4 Wheelin’ live | 7 - 10 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free 🎸
Gary Love Band | 7 - 11 p.m. | Federal Bar | free
Community
First Friday: Tribute to Courage | 6 - 9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | free | Honor National Military Family Appreciation Month with our city.
Learn
Vegetable Gardening: Growing Without Soil | 10 - 11 a.m. | Lakeland Electric | free to register | Are you interested in growing plants without soil? Do you have limited space to garden? Hydroponics may be the answer. This program will teach you how to use different hydroponic systems to grow plants in your backyard. 🥕
TryThis
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | free | Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue + more. 💃
Saturday | November 3
MustDo
Art Crawl 2018 | 9 a.m - 4 p.m. | Munn Park | free | A festival featuring 60 local artists from over 20 different cities in Central Florida selling artwork + live music, performances, art demonstrations. 🎨
Cause
Doxapalooza | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SUN ‘n FUN | $5 - $20 | Annual fundraiser for Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE).
Film
Juliet, Naked | 11:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
Show
Revel In The View, Interstellar Overdrive, Lesa Silvermore | 8 - 11 p.m. | LkldLive | $5 | Revel in the View is back at LkldLive, now with friends. 🎶
Sunday | November 4
Film
Juliet, Naked | 2 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
Network
Collab, Connect + Grow Women Empowerment Conference | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $35 | Imperial Swan Hotel | Come network between this group of female entrepreneurs.
Theatre
Laundry & Bourbon | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Ordway Building at Florida Southern College | $18; $9 for students | The show gives a picture of life in the sleepy town of Maynard, Texas and centers on the discontent + funny gossip of three small-town wives whose marriages have turned out to be less than what was hoped for. 🎭
Show
Dan Signor Live at Brunch | 11:30 a.m. | Federal Bar | free | This local musician is sure to get you in a brunchy mood. 🎶
Fossils! Family Concert with the ISO | 2 - 4 p.m. | Spence Park, Mulberry | free | Come hear a concert of film favorites from Jurassic Park, The Flintstones + more. Kid-friendly.
Week of November 5
Monday | November 5
Cause
Giving Tree Bookstore + Gift Shop Grand Opening | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | First United Methodist
Church on Lake Morton | free | Coming to this opening will automatically send $1 to Florida Hurricane Relief through United Methodist Church + all money from sales will go directly to the relief fund.
Arts
After School Art | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Polk Museum of Art | $5 | Bring your kids to this art class where they’ll be working with mixed media.
Film
Juliet, Naked | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
Show
Lubeck | 8 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | free 🎸
Tuesday | November 6
MustDo
Midterm Election Day | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | find your voting location | must be registered to vote | Learn about the candidates and their stances.
Learn
Polk County - Environmental Interpretation Special Topic | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Circle B Bar Reserve | $140 - $175 | Increase your knowledge of Florida’s environment by taking a course with the Florida Master Naturalist Program. 🌴
Film
Juliet, Naked | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
TryThis
Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free 🎸
Wednesday | November 7
Network
Entreprenu[HER] | 8 - 9 a.m. | Catapult Lakeland | free to register | Hear from a panel lineup and network with women entrepreneurs.
Cause
Bright Star for Children Gala | 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. | The Magnolia Building | sponsorships + tickets | Join the The Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for their 2nd fundraiser gala to support early learning in the community’s children.
Film
Juliet, Naked | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
TryThis
Mom’s Night Out Craft Night | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | $35 | Make wooden signs just in time for the holidays. Keep it for yourself or it would make the perfect gift. They will supply the crafting material. 🖌️
Show
Free Whiskey Band | 6 - 9 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Thursday | November 8
Cause
4th Annual Voyages + Victories Gala | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Haus 820 | cost TBD | This event raises money for the LCS Financial Aid Fund.
PAL 25th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner + Entertainment | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Lake Mirror Auditorium | $30 | Join Lakeland’s Police Athletic League as they celebrate the ones who’ve worked to fill playgrounds, not prisons. 🚔
Community
Downtown Lakeland Food Truck Rally | 6 - 9 p.m. | Munn Park | free | This event is family and dog friendly.
Network
East Polk Business Expo | 3 - 7 p.m. | Lake Eva Event Center | free | Get the chance to network with other businesses + find new clients for your own.
Film
Juliet, Naked | 7 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $8 📽
Show
Parade of Animals | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College | tickets | Beth Gibbs and FSC’s popular Concert Choir invite you for an evening of delightfully expressive and innovative choral music, all on the subject of animals. 🎼
Eddie Wright | 7 p.m. | Frescos | free
Dan Signor | 9 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | free
Friday | November 9
Network
SCORE: Empower Women in Business Program | 2 - 6 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $40 | Shelly Wilkes, Lakeland Magic President, will be the keynote speaker. The event will be followed by a networking reception and Lakeland Magic Opening Night. 👭
Learn
Polk Goes Global IV: International Trade Symposium | 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $15 - $35 to register | This half-day symposium featuring several keynote speakers will discuss how tariffs and global trades are to affect local businesses.
Arts
Music as Storytelling: The Scoring of “A Thousand Faces” | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Harrison School for the Arts | free | A workshop hosted by Joseph DeBeasi on how to use music for storytelling. He will specifically be discussing and walking guests through his composition of “A Thousand Faces.” 🎼
Show
The Rusty Wright Band | 8 - 10:30 p.m. | LkldLive | $5 - $15 | Come listen to what LkldLive calls “one of the most entertaining Blues bands in the country today.”
Jon Corneal + His Compadres | 12 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | free
Patricia Kenoly | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Gus Palas + Jeff McNiven Open Mic | 8 p.m. | La La LAND | free
David Brimer | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Norwin + Tommy B. Live | 9 p.m. | The Loft | free
TryThis
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | free | Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue + more. 💃
Saturday | November 10
Active
Red Ribbon Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Fun Run | 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lake Mirror Promenade | $40 - $100 to register; kids run free | This family-friendly event allows adults to run a half marathon or 5k while their kids run for fun that same morning.
Cause
Auction for Animals | 6 - 10 p.m. | Haus 820 | $100 | Come enjoy this fun, tropical evening to support the SPCA’s 26th Annual Auction for Animals.
Show
Dan Signor | 8 - 11 p.m. | LkldLive | $10 - $25 | Come hear one of Lakeland’s favorite performers in a sample of his originals + favorite covers.
Russ Brode | 10 a.m. | Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market | free
Chasing Daylight | 7 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Cmpny of Anmls | 7 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | free
Norwin & Tommy B. Live | 7 p.m. | Federal Bar | free
Sumner Curtis | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Swan City Jazz | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free 🎷
Sunday | November 11
Dish
Brunch, Bottomless + Jazz | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Federal Bar | free | Enjoy some great eats with bottomless mimosas and classy jazz music from Norwin and Tommy B. 🎶
Arts
Disney’s Christopher Robin | 3 - 5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $35 | Make memories with your favorite people as you create this enchanting art from Christopher Robin™.
Active
LeRoy Rides to 100 Miles | 6:45 - 11:45 a.m. | LeRoy’s Bikeworks | call for cost | Swan Brewing has partnered with LeRoy’s for part five of this 100 mile bike ride. New cyclists interested in group riding are welcome. 🚴
Show
SEU Sinfonia Honoring Veterans | 2:30 p.m. | Polk Theatre | $5 - $30 | The Southeastern University Orchestra + Choir will be telling the stories of the veteran men and women through the expression of music.
Norwin & Tommy B. Live | 11 a.m. | Federal Bar | free
Week of November 12
Monday | November 12
Arts
Painted Sign Workshop at Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co. | 7 - 9 p.m. | Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co. | $35 - $65
Active
Special Creative Experience Dance Class | 7 - 8 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | register | This class caters to individuals with special & developmental needs and fosters a positive environment where everyone is free to be unique.
Cause
Inaugural MDA Beer-Cathalon | 12 - 4:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | register | Raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy and have a good time while doing it.
Show
Lubeck | 8 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s | free 🎸
Tuesday | November 13
Show
Imperial Symphony Orchestra Concierto De Aranjuez + Angel Romero | 7 - 9 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $19 - $39 | The “master of Spanish guitar” will join the Imperial Symphony for a special night featuring the sounds of Cuba + Spain. 🎸
Open Mic | 6 - 9 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Learn
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Training | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland | $50 | Catapult is offering a ServSafe Food Managers Certification Training and Exam Session with a certified proctor. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own exam code from ServSafe.com and bringing a laptop computer with wifi capability.
Cause
VISTE: Nod to Nonprofits Tour Series | 10 - 11 a.m. | 1232 E Magnolia St | free to public | In partnership with the Lakeland Chamber, the Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) will be hosting a personal tour of their facilities to celebrate 35 years of operation.
Wednesday | November 14
Volunteer
Emerge Lakeland - Volunteering with VISTE | 12 - 1 p.m. | 1232 E Magnolia St | free to register | Volunteer with Emerge Lakeland as they decorate festive placemats and bags that will go out with VISTE’s Thanksgiving meal deliveries.
Network
LBL Insider: Business & Conversation | 7:30 - 9 a.m. | Catapult Lakeland | free to register | Come network with the Lakeland Business Leaders community. 🦃
Arts
Calligraphy Workshop | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Scout & Tag | $95 🖋
Clutch Class | 7 - 9 p.m. | Boondock Studios | $55 - $100
Thursday | November 15
MustDo
Downtown Lakeland Holiday Open House | 5 - 8:30 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | free | Visitors can enjoy live music, face painting, and carriage rides, as well as merchant goodies, giveaways + more. ❄️
Theatre
Kiss me, Kate | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $9 - $18 | With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes hijinks, Tony Award winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.
Show
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $40 - $55 | A holiday show with grammy award winning Chip Davis, that’s lasted for over 30 years, is coming to Lakeland and will feature some favorite Christmas classics.
SG Woods | 8 p.m. | Frescos | free
Dan Signor | 9 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | free
Network
Business After Hours | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Joseph Motors | $10 - $30 | Share business cards, talk to local members + meet new contacts to grow your business.
Friday | November 16
MustDo
Omni Pop-Up Market | 6 - 10 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free | Featuring local vendors, artisans and artists, craft beer, food truck deliciousness + live music.
Arts
Annual All-Student Exhibition | Melvin + Burks Art Galleries at FSC | free | An exhibition to showcase the artwork of Florida Southern students in a compilation of mediums.
Theatre
Kiss me, Kate | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $9 - $18 | With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes hijinks, Tony Award winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.
TryThis
Painted Signs Workshop | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Scout & Tag | $45 - $65 | Come make custom signs for the holidays and be sure to register soon.
Active
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | free | Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue + more. 💃
Show
Derek Menchen on Cello | 11:30 a.m. | Midday Meditations at St. Joseph Catholic Church | free
Jon Corneal + His Compadres | 12 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | free
Afroman | 7 p.m. | Wild Greg’s Saloon | free
Patricia Kenoly | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Gus Palas + Jeff McNiven Open Mic | 8 p.m. | La La LAND | free
Dan Signor | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Saturday | November 17
MustDo
31st Annual Margarita Ball | 8 - 11 p.m. | Lake Mirror Promenade | $40 advance purchase, $60 at door | The donations of gifts and cash will be distributed throughout the greater Lakeland area to local charity organizations.
Theatre
Kiss me, Kate | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $9 - $18 | With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes hijinks, Tony Award winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.
Show
Rex Floyd presents The Dark Side of the Moon | 8 - 11 p.m. | LkldLive | $10 - $25 | Live performance of this entire album + a lightshow to accompany it.
Straight No Chaser | 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $39.50 - $49.50 | This unforgettable live act is sure to leave you laughing + touched all at the same time.
Riley Harris + Mike Monts de Oca | 10 a.m. | Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market | free
Sumner Curtis | 7 p.m | Red Door Lakeland | free
Rane Made | 8 - 11 p.m. | The Pink Piano | free
Andy Shreve | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Sunday | November 18
Theatre
Kiss me, Kate | 2:30 - 5 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $9 - $18 | With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes hijinks, Tony Award winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.
Show
Just Cares Poetry, Spoken Word and Open Mic Night | 6 - 9 p.m. | Just Dance Academy | free | Come share your own writing or read a piece from your favorite poet. 🎙️
Week of November 19
Monday | November 19
Arts
Postcards from Russia | 7 - 9 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium at FSC | $4 - $8 | Hear Florida Southern’s orchestra conductor and string director as she performs a compilation of Russian-inspired sounds.
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $33 - $40 |
Civic
Lakeland City Commission Meeting | 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. | City Hall | free
Show
Lubeck | 8 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | free
Monday Night Football Chiefs at Rams | 8:15 - 11:15 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Tuesday | November 20
Show
Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Arts
Painted Sign Workshop | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Scout & Tag | $35 - $65
Thanx Succulents Party | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Picassoz Art Cafe | $4 - $10 | Pick your mug, choose a succulent, plant with special layers + then garnish.
Network
Lakeland Business Networking Lunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Village Inn | free to register
Wednesday | November 21
Volunteer
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Day | 3 - 5:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | free to volunteer | Volunteers will be needed to deliver 1,800 meals to local seniors that may otherwise spend the holiday alone, or would not prepare a meal for themselves.This is a great opportunity to give back during the holiday season.
Show
Laurie & Rusty Wright Duo | 6 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
AV Project | 8 p.m. | Federal Bar | free
Sofa Kings | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Thursday | November 22
MustDo
Lights of Winter 2018 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Lights of Winter | free | Featuring over 45,000 lights and pixels dancing to music on two houses. This year the show will feature 14 songs + brand new display elements, including singing characters that will “sing along” with the music.
Active
Holloway’s Thanksgiving Day “Run for the Pies 5k” | 8 - 11 a.m. | Holloway Park | $30 🏃
Eat
Thanksgiving Vegan Buffet Dinner | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | New Leaf Elements | 11813 N Armenia Ave., Tampa | $28 | Spend a few hours with like-minded friends while enjoying a compassionate meal. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early. No walk-ins.
Arts
The Annual All-Student Exhibition | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | free | Enjoy current work created by Florida Southern College art majors. This exhibition showcases skills of talented freshmen, sophomores + juniors in all media.
Friday | November 23
MustDo
Food & Wine Night | Lakeland Magic vs. Delaware Blue Coats | 7 - 9:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $10 - $125 🏀
TryThis
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | free | Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue + more. 💃
ForKids
Black Friday Kids Lock-In | 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | $10 | Drop your six-to-ten-year-old kids off while you shop or take a night off.
Show
Spirit & The Cosmic Heart, Hello Joyce + CMPNY of ANMLS | 7 - 11 p.m. | $5 in advance, $7 at door
Jon Corneal + His Compadres | 12 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | free
Patricia Kenoly | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Gus Palas and Jeff McNiven Open Mic | 8 p.m. | La La LAND | free
John Campbell | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Saturday | November 24
Shop
Shop Small Polk 2018 | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce | Enjoy a full day of shopping at your favorite local shops, restaurants + businesses, all the while being entered to win some awesome prizes and rewards.
Show
Bryan Rivers | 10 a.m. | Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market | free
The Conundrum | 7 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Sumner Curtis | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Citiheat Quartet | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
Sunday | November 25
MustDo
Lights of Winter 2018 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Lights of Winter | free | Featuring over 45,000 lights and pixels dancing to music on two houses. This year the show will feature 14 songs + brand new display elements, including singing characters that will “sing along” with the music.
Arts
Paint me pretty beginners paint class | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Vintage Warehouse Lakeland | $85 | Learn how to apply chalk based paint, milk paint, wax + other mediums to your projects. Light snack and supplies are provided.
Shop
Museum Store Sunday | 1 - 6 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Shop locally this holiday season at this international event encouraging locals to be a patron.
Active
Crossing the Menopausal Bridge with Yoga | 1 - 3 p.m. | Yoga Pointe | free to register
Week of November 26
Monday | November 26
MustDo
Lights of Winter 2018 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Lights of Winter | free | Featuring over 45,000 lights and pixels dancing to music on two houses. This year the show will feature 14 songs + brand new display elements, including singing characters that will “sing along” with the music.
Show
Lubeck | 8 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | free
Monday Night Football Titans at Texans | 8:15 - 11:15 p.m. | Swan Brewing | free
Active
Special Creative Experience Dance Class | 7 - 8 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | register | This class caters to individuals with special & developmental needs and fosters a positive environment where everyone is free to be unique.
Learn
Writer’s Block | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Youth writing club is the place where you’ll find inspiration, get writing tips + improve your writing with honest peer reviews. Take your 10 - 17 years old for some inspiration.
Tuesday | November 27
Arts
Brass Exploration: FSC Faculty Brass | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Anne McGregor Jenkins Recital Hall at Florida Southern College | free
Paint with a Pro | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | free to register | A guided painting class that will encourage new painters to learn painting techniques. All supplies will be provided.
Show
Tampa Improv Stand Up Comedy Show | 8 - 10 p.m. | Improv Comedy Center | free early bird RSVP | This triple Headliner show featuring Franco Harris, Matt Bellak, and Tim Hanlon brings you an unapologetic, irreverent humor.
Open Mic | 6 - 9 p.m. | Swan Brewing
Wednesday | November 28
Arts
HeartMath in the Galleries | 12 - 1 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | free to register | Come de-stress during this mid-week meditation.
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints.
Network
LBL Insider: Business & Conversation | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | My Office & More | free to register | Draw on personal experiences to help other members get through challenges, find new ways to grow their businesses, and connect with like-minded business owners.
Show
The Broke | 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Ybor Lounge | free
Thursday | November 29
Cause
Posh Purse Party - Purses with a Purpose | 6 - 9 p.m. | Grasslands Golf & Country Club | $25+ | This event includes purse drawings, hors d’oeuvres + one complimentary glass of beer or wine.
Show
Bryan Rivers | 8 p.m. | Frescos | free
Dan Signor | 9 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s | free
Learn
2018-2019 FL Lecture Series - Reflections from a Civil Rights Journalist | 7 - 8 p.m. | Annie Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College | free | Hear to two sisters re-telling stories from their father who was a journalist in the Civil Rights Movement.
Arts
Contemporary Band Concert | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Bush Chapel at Southeastern University | $3 - $5 | Listen to SEU’s student composers in a range of rock to folk to punk to blues.
Opening
TrueMed Spa + Premier Salon Ribbon Cutting | 4:30 - 5 p.m. | 4935 Southfork Drive | free | Celebrate their new building opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Friday | November 30
MustDo
Holiday Haus MRKT | 6 - 9 p.m. | Haus 820 | free | This final Holiday Haus Mrkt will host an evening of food, music, shopping, kid crafts + a guest appearance by Santa Claus. 🎅
Theatre
Kiss me, Kate | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $9 - $18 | With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes hijinks, Tony Award winning musical “Kiss Me, Kate” combines the irreverent humor of two brilliant writers, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare.
Show
Virtue Music Festival | 10 a.m. | Maddox Ranch | free
Sam Ortiz on Guitar | 11:30 a.m. | Midday Meditations at St. Joseph Catholic Church | free
Jon Corneal + His Compadres | 12 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | free
Patricia Kenoly | 7 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | free
Gus Palas + Jeff McNiven Open Mic | 8 p.m. | La La LAND | free
AV Project Duo | 9 p.m. | Frescos | free
TryThis
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | free | Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue + more. 💃
