RENT A SWAN BOAT
The City of Orlando rents pedalpowered swan boats on Lake Eola so guests can enjoy the fountain up close. Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 7pm, closed on Mondays. They don’t take reservations. Swan boats are available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. orlando.gov
FLEET FARMING SWARM RIDE
March 2 & 16 from 9am – noon. Meet at Audubon Park Covenant Church’s backyard farm and work on the neighboring farms together, traveling via bicycle. All farming tools will be provided. Please bring water, closed-toed shoes, and a hat. More info on FB @fleetfarming.
VANYA
March 2, 11am at Enzian Theater. Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024. enzian.org
THE COLOR PURPLE
March 8 – 10 at the Dr. Phillips Center. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s widely celebrated novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. drphillipscenter.org
PLANT SALE
March 9 – 10, 9am – 5pm at Leu Gardens. Free admission all weekend. Growers will be selling a variety of plants, and outdoor garden accessories. There will be food and treats to purchase so you can shop all day. Bring a wagon to carry your new plants. leugardens.org
ST. PADDLE’S DAY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
March 14 – 16 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Winter Garden. A recreational pickleball tournament & event. Test your skills in a round-robin tournament open to all beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Register online. cwgdn.com
WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL
March 15 – 17 along Park Ave. in Winter Park. One of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious outdoor art festivals that consistently ranks among the top juried fine art festivals in the country. It features a wide variety of fine arts and crafts in several categories. wpsaf.org
JAGGED LITTLE PILL
March 19 – 24 at the Dr. Phillips Center. This new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music is about a perfectly imperfect American family full of joy, love, heartache, strength, and wisdom. drphillipscenter.org
ORLANDO CRITICAL MASS
March 29, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando. Meet at 6:30pm, and ride at 7pm. You will ride for roughly an hour and a half and go about ten miles. All skill levels are welcome. No gasoline or four-wheeled transportation allowed. Takes place on the last Friday of the month. More info on FB @OrlandoCriticalMass.
RUN FOR THE ANGELS 5K
March 30, 7:30am at the Orlando Executive Airport. Supports Angel Flight Southeast, a non-profit volunteer pilot organization that provides free air transportation by private aircraft to medical facilities when commercial services are not available, or simply not affordable. Visit runsignup.com and search Run for the Angels5k Orlando.
