Thursday, October 6th
Adrian Richards: October 6, 4-8pm, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
David Brymer: Thursdays, 5-8pm, Cypresswood Pub Patio, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Road, Winter Haven. free. 863-326-9506. https://www.facebook.com/cypresswoodpub/
“Oliver Jr.:” October 6-8, 6:30-8:00 PM, October 8, 10:30 AM, October 9, 2:00 PM, Lakeland Community Theater, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $15 adults, $12 children 12 and under https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl.Rated G. Theater for Youth. /www.facebook.com/yourlct/
Acoustic and Comedy Open MicToll-free: Thursdays, 7-10 pm, VFW Post 8002, 9398 US 98 N., Lakeland. 863-815-4777.
Dayglo Red: October 6, 7-10pm, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
“Play not going well:” Oct 6-8, Oct 13-16, Oct 20-22, Oct 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., Oct 9, 15, 16, 22, 23rd and 30th 2:30 p.m. Theater Winter Haven, Chain O’ Lakes Park West Entrance, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven. -294-7469, email ticket@TheaterWinterHaven.com. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/
Friday 7th October
John Cornell and the Compadres: Songs and Stories, Friday noon to 2:30 p.m., Hillcrest Coffee, 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, no covers. Donation-based entry; artist receives her 100% of donations. https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestcoffee/
David Brymer: October 7, 1-5pm, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
Lakeland Cruisers Classic Car Club Show: Friday 5-9pm, Lakeland Town Center (Formerly Searstown), 997 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland. Free registration for all classic cars and trucks. Weekly trophies and door prizes. https://www.facebook.com/Lakeland cruisers/
First Friday Downtown – Cookie Carnival: First Friday, 6-9pm at historic Mann Park in downtown Lakeland. Free admission. Want to be a cookie creator?https://forms.gle/V74w3htPpEsUvsBTA.Want to try some cookies for free?Text FFCOOKIE to 855-298-5275 for 50 him have a chance to be one of his cookie judges. (Winners will be notified by text message at 5:00 pm on October 6. Text message charges may apply.) His 50-person walk-up at the beginning of the night of the event includes Cookie It also comes with a judge badge. Downtown shops and restaurants stay open late. Goodies, giveaways and discounts from local corporate exhibitors. Makers Market features local artists and creators. Luxury car show on Main Street. Over 20 food trucks. http://downtownlkld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLKLD/
15th Oktoberfest on MAIN STREET WINTER HAVEN: October 7, 6-9pm, Downtown Winter Haven Historic District, 400 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven. Tasting tickets: $25 Presale centralfloridatix.com/events/oktoberfest-downtown-10-7-2022. $30 at event. Free without beer tasting. Over 40 Florida craft, local, and German beers. The Brass Heart Band plays polkas and favourites, bratwurst and german favourites. Courtesy of Victor Smith Law Group. Winter Haven event on Main Street. https://www.facebook.com/MainStreet Winter Haven
Zach Denby: October 7, 6-10pm, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood, 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales. free. 863-439-2031. https://www.cherrypocket.com/
“Oliver Jr.:” October 7-8 6:30-8:00 PM, October 8 10:30 AM, October 9 2:00 PM, Lakeland Community Theater, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, $15 adults, $12 children 12 and under https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl.Rated G. Theater for Youth. //www.facebook.com/yourlct/
smoke point: October 7, 7-10pm, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
“Play not going wellG:”Oct 7-8, 13-16, 20-22, Oct 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., Oct 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30th at 2:30pm, Main Stage, Theater Winter Haven, West entrance to Chain O’ Lakes Park, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven. Adults $36, students $33. https://app.arts -Online tickets at people.com/index.php (additional $1.50 fee), Box Office 863-294-7469, email ticket@TheaterWinterHaven.com. https://theatrewinterhaven.com/
traveling gentleman: Saturday, October 7, 8:00pm to midnight, Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Drive, Lakeland. free. 863-680-9994. https://www.facebook.com/The Brass Tap Lakeside Village/.
Saturday, October 8th
Polk State College Fall Fest 2022: October 8, 9am-3pm, Polk State’s Winter Haven Campus, NE 999 Ave. H, Winter Haven. free. Help the PSC Foundation support his PSC students. His 100+ booths in corporate and college clubs showcase home-made arts, crafts and products. All-day live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities. Polk State University clubs and track and field programs will also participate in the event, hosting various activities and food sales to raise funds for the organization.
SG wood soloSwan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland, October 8 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
widows, widowers and bachelorette clubs: Saturday, October 8, 4-6pm, Bob Evans, 6425 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. Call Donna and leave a message at 717-434-4039.
“Oliver Jr..:” October 8, 6:30-8:00 PM, October 8, 10:30 AM, October 9, 2:00 PM, Lakeland Community Theater, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland. $15 adults, $12 children 12 and under https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lctfl.Rated G. Theater for Youth. .facebook.com/yourlct/
Gary Love & the Moonlighters: October 8, 7-10pm, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
Dan Pepin: October 8, 8-11pm, The Social Cocktail Lounge, 356 SW Third St., Winter Haven. free. https://www.facebook.com/thesocialw/
October 9th (Sun)
Dan Pepin: Oct. 9, noon to 3:00 p.m., The Florida Brewery, 202 Gandy Road, Auburndale. free. 863-965-1825, https://www.floridabrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFloridaBrewery
Second Sunday Artisan Market: Oct. 9, 12:00pm-5:00pm, Town Center Drive, Lakeside Village, Lakeland. www.shoplakesidevillage.com.
Acoustic Matinee Show: Sunday, 1-4pm, Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge, 28390 US 27, Dundee. 863-439-1537. free. https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutbar/
David Jones: October 9, 2-5pm, Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland. free. 863-703-0472, https://www.facebook.com/swanbrewingco/
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