Our guide to the best reasons to leave the house before heat and humidity begin to smother us all BY M E L I SSA P E R E Z C A R R I L LO
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very year our Summer Guide gets the lion’s share of our outdoorsy picks and recommendations, but the truth is, spring is the best season to get outside. Whether it’s strolling around an art fair while getting to show off a cool-weather fit or taking a walk/ride through our gorgeous nature preserves without being eaten by insects and slathered in sweat, spring temperatures make everything easier. Here’s our list of the best reasons to leave the house this spring, from festivals to favorite hikes.
Saturday, Feb. 19 HeART & Soul: A Celebration of Black Culture
The spiffy new Winter Park Library hosts a celebration of Black culture and community with music, spoken word, dance and art. 2 p.m., Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, cityofwinterpark.org, free
Saturday, Feb. 19 Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival
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Celtic music, dancing, a Scottish re-enactment village, vendors, beverages and all the bagpipes you can eat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Donnelly Park, North Baker Street and East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora, mountdorascot.com, $10
Bach Festival
Saturday, Feb. 19
Through Sunday, Feb. 27 The festival will feature works from Bach and Mozart, guest soloists accompanying the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra, and master classes from talented musicians. Various locations and times, bachfestivalflorida.org, $30$75
Through Monday, Feb. 28 WUCF Kindness Month
Participants can learn about ways to be a caring neighbor with WUCF’s Kindness Kit activities and virtual events. Online, 407-823-8900, wucf.org, free
Thursday, Feb. 17 9th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Harbor House of Central Florida hosts the ninth annual WAM. Key community leaders (men and women) strap on their high heels and parade through downtown Orlando. 6 p.m., Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave, harborhousefl.com/walkamile, $25-$35
communities. 9:30 a.m., Altamonte Mall, 451 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, jewishpavilion.org/fashionshow-2021, $25
Thursday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 27 Dirtybird CampInn
When a music festival and a resort collide, you get the Dirtybird CampInn. Expect nonstop music and DJs, pool games, brunch with beats and a mobile DJ cart that shifts around the resort. Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, dirtybirdrecords.com, $200-$300
Friday, Feb. 25 Whiskey Business
Orlando Fight for Air Climb
Climb 1,000 steps to help raise funds to fight lung disease. Featuring one-of-a-kind views of the city skyline, Exploria Stadium is the setting for a day of challenge and camaraderie. 8 a.m., Exploria Stadium, 655 W. Church St., action.lung.org, $35
Sip on some whisky while sampling dishes from Bulla Gastrobar and Jimmy Hula’s. Whisky, bourbon and rye will range from local distilleries to single malts from Scotland. 6 p.m., Cheyenne Saloon, 128 W. Church St., whiskeybusinessorlando.com, $62.35
Saturday, Feb. 26 Mardi Gras 2022 German Style
Sunday, Feb. 20 April Brown
Explore the rich history and far-reaching influence of African American music from across the diaspora. Same root, different fruit. 7:30 p.m., Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave., timucua.com, $20 suggested donation
Thursday, Feb. 24 The Jewish Pavilion Fashion Show
Enjoy a morning of refreshments and live entertainment, followed by shopping for the stylish onstage ensembles, with retail proceeds going toto serve seniors in elder-care
Enjoy a fun-filled evening complete with dinner, drinks, a costume contest, and music by the Europa Band. 5 p.m., German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, orlandogermanclub.com, $10-$23
Saturday, Feb. 26 Oviedo Mardi Gras
Center Lake Park hosts an evening of Cajun and Creole cuisine, specialty vendors and live entertainment, plus a variety of New Orleans-style performers and live music. 2 p.m., Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, free-$10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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