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Adult. plays Friday at Will’s Pub
NEWS+ VIEWS
FOOD+ DRINK
7 Your Words
29 Sweet spot
Reader reactions to recent stories
7 “Florida Is Bananas, Redux” Clay Jones’ comic
9 ICYMI
Woke math, unlicensed handguns, election fraud and more news you may have missed
9 “This Modern World” Tom Tomorrow’s comic
13 The 420 Issue
A walk through Cresco’s Indiantown processing facility is like a trip to Willy Wonka’s candy factory
17 The 420 Issue
How long will it take to issue one Black farmer a marijuana license in Florida?
19 The 420 Issue
Events and munchies to celebrate 4/20
ARTS+ CULTURE 21 Stripped to the essence
Orlando Shakes impresses with ‘Bare Bard’ take on Henry IV, Part 2
23 Live Active Cultures
Roberta Emerson is breathing new life into the Garden Theatre’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
At Dolce in South Eola, it’s all about the cakes, crêpes and confections
29 Tip Jar
Orlando food news: opening, closings, moves and events
31 Recently Reviewed
Short takes from the month’s restaurant reviews
FILM+MUSIC 33 On (small) Screens
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Streaming premieres this week: Russian Doll, Bang Bang Baby, The Flight Attendant and more
35 This Little Underground
A new local release from Lakeland producer Kaelin Ellis + live concert picks
BACK PAGES 37 The Week
Our selections of things to do and see this week
39 Free Will Astrology
Your horoscope for the week of April 20-26
39 Gimme Shelter
Tripod doggo Duke is back at OCAS, still awaiting his forever family
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