NOTE: All events can be affected by weather conditions
Thursday, Sept. 29
TRAVIS WILLIAMS: 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
DAVID BRIMER: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Cypresswood Pub Patio, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
MELISSA LEE: 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
BLIND AMBITION: 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29, Balmoral Bar and Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City. Free. 863-588-3097. https://www.balmoralbarandgrill.com/events/
JUSTIN BELLAMY: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29, Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland. No cover. Donation based entry; artists receive 100% of donations. Live local music Thursday nights. 863-398-9155. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee
MAGIC BOB BRIZENDINE: 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Laugh Out Lounge, 19 NW Third St., Winter Haven. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. https://laughoutlounge.ticketleap.com/magic-bob-brizendine/. Two drink minimum. Must be 21+ to enter. www.winterhavenlol.com.
RAY GURKA: 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 29, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
ACOUSTIC AND COMEDY OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, VFW Post 8002, 9398 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland. Free. 863-815-4777.
Friday, Sept. 30
JON CORNEAL AND COMPADRES: songs and stories, noon to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, no cover. Donation based entry; artists receive 100% of donations. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/
DAVID BRIMER: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 30, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/
GENE EANETT: 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, 1916 Irish Pub, 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-834-2326. https://www.1916irishpub.com/
MYLON SHAMBLE: 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free. 813-752-9100, www.keelandcurleywinery.com
BEN MEYER: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 30, The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille, 615 SW Seventh St., Winter Haven. Free. 863-293-1937. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twisted-Prop-Bar-Grille-373874553411565/
MICKENZIE PEISHER: 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
JOSH BLEVINS: 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30, Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, 1006 SW Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-662-5948, https://www.facebook.com/TannersLakeside/
BRETT FOSTER BAND: 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
CABANA DOGS: 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 30, Duke’s Brewhouse, 4960 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. https://www.facebook.com/DukeBrewhouseLakeland/
BRACK HARRIS: 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 30, Duke’s Brewhouse, 1708 SE Sixth St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/Dukebrewhousewinterhaven/
“HAMLET:” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 30 through Oct. 1, Oct. 6-8, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Children $10, adults $20. Adapted and directed by Paul Bawek. 863-680-4111. https://www.flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-fine-arts/home.aspx
POWERHOUSE: 8 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, Apple Lounge & Grill, 2803 Recker Highway, Winter Haven. Free. 863-291-0340, https://www.facebook.com/appleloungewinterhaven/
ALMOST THERE: 8 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 30, Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
LAURA THE SINGER: 9 to 11 p.m. Sept. 30, The Social Cocktail Lounge, 356 SW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/thesocialwh/
MANNY PATINO LATIN JAZZ TRIO: 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 30, Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, free. Manny Patino, bass; Martin Rimoldi, guitar; Tony Verdejo, percussion. 863-210-5327. http://lakelandloft.com/, https://www.facebook.com/LakelandLoft/
OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 1
BARTOW CHALK WALK FESTIVAL 2022: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, 2, Fort Blount Park, 343 W. Davidson St., Bartow. Free. Street painting artists from around the state will be working two days to bring art to life from concept design, layout, execution to final piece. Kids chalking activities, food trucks, entertainment. Sunday awards at 3 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ChalkWalkBartow
JUNK IN THE TRUNK: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Feb. 4, March 4, Multiply Christian Church, 3900 Lake Blue Drive, Winter Haven. Free. Easiest yard sale ever; sell from your trunk. 40 vendors. Snack bar. Shoppers bring a nonperishable food item for the Havendale Food Bank. Multiply Christian Church 863-967-0046 or email jody2583@icloud.com.
JAY TAYLOR: 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
GYPSY WIND TRIO: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
PATRICK RENNEY: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1, Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, Mike’s Grill, 1037 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
A TRAVELING GENTLEMAN: 5 to 9 p.m., Oct. 1, Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free. 813-752-9100, www.keelandcurleywinery.com
RANDY SULLENS: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
THE DETECTIVES: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
DANIEL PEPIN: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
OKTOBERFEST: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, Balmoral Bar and Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City. Authentic food, beer, Billy Gumbo on the accordion. Free. 863-588-3097. https://www.facebook.com/balmoralbarandgrill/ https://www.balmoralbarandgrill.com/events/
SNAKEFARM: 8 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 1, Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
JAZZ NIGHT WITH GBSAXPLAYER: 9 to 11 p.m. Oct. 1, The Social Cocktail Lounge, 356 SW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/thesocialwh/
Sunday, Oct. 2
CHEAP FUEL: noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
ACOUSTIC MATINEE SHOW: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
QUITTIN’ TIME BAND: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 2, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
OAKLEE MUSIC: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 2, Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
KOREY KETCHUM: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
SPANKIN SADIE: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2, Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven. Free. 863-294-9179. https://www.facebook.com/Franksonthelake/
Monday, Oct. 3
DAVID BRIMER: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
EPIC MONDAY NIGHT JAM: 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
CHAMBER MUSIC CELEBRATION: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Free general admission; no tickets required. Students from the FSC and Harrison School of the Arts Orchestras present chamber music featuring violinist Jose Flores from University of Texas at Corpus Christi with FSC guitar professor, Jonathan Godfrey. Child of the Sun Artist Series. Composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, Sibelius and others. 863-680-4111. https://www.flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-fine-arts/home.aspx
Tuesday, Oct. 4
MICAH MADORE: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Craft + Kitchen, 3234 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-455-9555. https://www.facebook.com/cklakeland.
CHAMBER MUSIC CELEBRATION: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Free general admission; no tickets required. 863-680-4111. https://www.flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-fine-arts/home.aspx
MOLLY’S OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays, Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, free. 863-686-6231. https://www.facebook.com/MollyMcHughIrishPub/
Wednesday, Oct. 5
JAY TAYLOR: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, doors open 5 p.m.; sign-up 6 p.m., Laugh Out Lounge, 19 NW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. www.winterhavenlol.com, https://www.facebook.com/LaughoutLoungeWH.
JIM N JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM: 7 to 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Jessie’s Lounge, 118 SW Third St., Winter Haven, 863-298-9815, https://www.facebook.com/JessiesLive/
OPEN MIC: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Pink Piano, 1015 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Free. 863-937-8885, https://www.thepinkpiano.club/, https://www.facebook.com/Thepinkpiano1/
Thursday, Oct. 6
ADRIENNE RICHARDS: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
DAVID BRIMER: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Cypresswood Pub Patio, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. Free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
“OLIVER JR.:” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6-8; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8; 2 p.m. Oct. 9, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Adults $15, Children 12 and younger $12. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl. Rated G. Theatre for Youth. 863-603-7529. https://www.facebook.com/yourlct/
ACOUSTIC AND COMEDY OPEN MIC: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, VFW Post 8002, 9398 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland. Free. 863-815-4777.
DAYGLO RED: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
“THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG:” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-16, Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-29; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30. Mainstage, Theatre Winter Haven, west entrance of the Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven. $36 adults, $33 students. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/
Friday, Oct. 7
JON CORNEAL AND COMPADRES: songs and stories, noon to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, no cover. Donation based entry; artists receive 100% of donations. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/
DAVID BRIMER: 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
LAKELAND CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR CLUB SHOW: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Lakeland Town Center (formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Trophies and door prizes every week. https://www.facebook.com/Lakelandcruisers/
FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN – Cookie Carnival: 6 to 9 p.m., first Fridays, Historic Munn Park, downtown Lakeland. Free admission. Want to be a cookie creator? https://forms.gle/V74w3htPpEsUvsBTA. Want to sample some cookies for free? Text FFCOOKIE to 855-298-5275 for a chance to be one of 50 cookie judges. (Winners will be notified Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. via text. Text messaging rates may apply.) The first 50 walk-ups on the night of the event can also snag a Cookie Judge badge. Downtown shops and restaurants open late. Goodies, giveaways and discounts from local business exhibitors. The Makers Market features local artists and creators. Classy Car Show on Main Street. 20-plus food trucks. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD/
MAIN STREET WINTER HAVEN’S 15TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7, Downtown Winter Haven Historic District, 400 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. Tasting Ticket: $25 presale centralfloridatix.com/events/oktoberfest-downtown-10-7-2022. $30 at the event. Free without beer tasting. More than 40 Florida craft, local and German beers. Brass Heart Band performing polka and favorites, Bratwurst and German favorites. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. A Main Street Winter Haven event. https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetWinterHaven
ZACK DENBY: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. Free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
“OLIVER JR.:” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7-8; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8; 2 p.m. Oct. 9, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Adults $15, Children 12 and younger $12. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl. Rated G. Theatre for Youth. 863-603-7529. https://www.facebook.com/yourlct/
SMOKEPOINT: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
“THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG:” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 13-16, 20-22, Oct. 27-29; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30, Mainstage, Theatre Winter Haven, West Entrance of the Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven. $36 adults, $33 students. Tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php (add $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.com. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/
A TRAVELING GENTLEMAN: 8 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 7, Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Drive, Lakeland. Free. 863-680-9994. https://www.facebook.com/TheBrassTapLakesideVillage/.
Saturday, Oct. 8
POLK STATE COLLEGE FALLFEST 2022: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, Polk State’s Winter Haven campus, NE 999 Ave. H, Winter Haven. Free. Benefits the PSC Foundation to assist PSC students. More than 100 booths from businesses and college clubs with homemade arts, crafts and products. Live music and entertainment throughout the day, family-friendly activities. Polk State College clubs and athletics programs will also participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.
SG WOOD SOLO: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
WIDOWS, WIDOWERS and SINGLES CLUB: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 8, Bob Evans, 6425 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Cost of meal, reservations required by 6 p.m. the Thursday before. Call Donna, 717-434-4039, leave message.
“OLIVER JR.:” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8; 2 p.m. Oct. 9, Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. Adults $15, children 12 and younger $12. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl. Rated G. Theatre for Youth. 863-603-7529. https://www.facebook.com/yourlct/
GARY LOVE & THE MOONLIGHTERS: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 8, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
DAN PEPIN: 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 8, The Social Cocktail Lounge, 356 SW Third St., Winter Haven. Free. https://www.facebook.com/thesocialwh/
Sunday, Oct. 9
DAN PEPIN: noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 9, The Florida Brewery, 202 Gandy Road, Auburndale. Free. 863-965-1825, https://www.floridabrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFloridaBrewery
SECOND SUNDAY ARTISAN MARKET: noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, Town Center Drive, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. www.shoplakesidevillage.com.
ACOUSTIC MATINEE SHOW: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 U.S. 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. Free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
DAVID JONES: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. Free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
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