Check Out The February 2022 Orlando Calendar
Check out some fun events happening around Central Florida this February!
Silver Spurs Rodeo, the largest event of its kind east of the Mississippi, features a weekend of bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more. (COURTESY SILVER SPURS RODEO)
SPECIAL EVENTS
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Through Feb. 21: The trifecta of fabulous with artistic cuisine, visual arts and live entertainment. Included with park admission. EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Orlando. disneyworld.disney.go.com
DRAGONS & FAIRIES
Through March 11: Journey through a forest of light and meet magical fairies and larger-than-life animatronic dragons in this family-friendly show brought to life by the team at Creative City Project. 9:30 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org
DRAGONS—HIDDEN TREASURE QUEST
Through April 3: This daytime counterpart to the Dragons & Fairies nighttime show urges seekers to use a map of the 50-acre botanical gardens to hunt for the dragons’ hidden treasure. Included with regular admission. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org
KICK THE BUCKET LIST COMEDY SHOW
Feb. 4: Veteran comedians and entertainers John Carfi, Bob Burr and Scott Novotny poke fun at growing older with standup comedy, magic and trips down memory lane. 7:30 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com
WATCH WHAT CRAPPENS 10TH ANNIVERSARY HUNKY DORY TOUR
Feb. 5: Hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam dissect and joyfully mock nearly every detail of every show on the Bravo network. 7 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com
MOUNT DORA ARTS FESTIVAL
Feb. 5-6: Explore this juried show filled with works by artists nationwide, set near a beautiful lake in downtown Mount Dora, with entertainment, food and shopping. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 138 E. Fifth Ave. 352-383-0880. mountdoraartsfestival.org
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS
Feb. 5-April 24: The parades are back. The beads are back. The concerts are back. It’s time to let loose, party and enjoy all the flavors of Universal’s New Orleans French Quarter. Included with regular admission. universalorlando.com
BEYOND THE EATS WITH ALTON BROWN
Feb. 10 & 12: The master of mixing science and gastronomy promises things he’s never been allowed to do on TV. Plus “more cooking, more comedy, more music and potentially dangerous science stuff.” Thursday show 7:30 p.m. at King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com; Saturday show 8 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
THE EDWARDS TWINS MASTER IMPERSONATORS
Feb. 18: Las Vegas impersonators Anthony and Eddie Edwards transform into the musical superstars of the 1970s and ‘80s using 3D makeup artistry for a star-filled variety show. 8 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS EXTRAVAGANZA
Feb. 18-20: Browse the goods from more than 800 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, vintage items. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Renninger’s Florida Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. 441, Mount Dora. 352-383-3141. renningers.net
147th SILVER SPURS RODEO
Feb. 18-20: Known as one of the best indoor rodeos in the country, Silver Spurs draws contestants from all over the nation, including national champions who compete for $50,000 in prize money. Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3333. silverspursrodeo.com
OTRONICON
Feb. 18-21: Celebrate engineering and science with opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies being developed in Central Florida. Meet industry leaders and learn more about STEM careers. Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. osc.org
DANCING WITH THE STARS—LIVE
Feb. 19: Audience favorites from the TV series hit the stage to perform a theatrical dance show featuring the foxtrot, salsa, tango and everything in between. 3 & 8 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
