A “Mean Girls” musical, Paul McCartney covers and more

Take part in a local event near you this week and next week in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, including a “Mean Girls” musical, a tequila tasting, live music, a fall festival and painting sessions.

Thursday

Catch a “fetch” performance of Hagerty High School’s fall musical “Mean Girls” at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 19-21, at the Hagerty High School Auditorium, 3225 Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. Regular admission costs $13, and VIP seating costs $15. Online sales will close 30 minutes after the show begins. This show contains mature content. Learn more. 

Come out and support Oviedo High School’s varsity girls’ volleyball team as they compete in the district finals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Robert W. Lundquist Gymnasium, 601 King St. in Oviedo. Tickets are $8. Learn more.

Attention motorcycle riders! Ride the roads of Oviedo for Bike Hammock Fest this weekend. Check-in starts every morning at 11 a.m. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 19-22. at  Black Hammock Adventures and Airboat Rides, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Attendees are asked to check in by 4:30 p.m. Learn more.

Celebrate the beginning of the fall season with the Fall Harvest Festival from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at Savoy Gracious Retirement Living, 80 Michael Blake Blvd. in Winter Springs. This event is open to the public and attendees can enjoy popcorn and an apple cider bar and miniature ponies!  Learn more.

Friday

Spend the night listening to live music while sipping wine! Come out and hear John Mazz sing a variety of genres from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20  at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive. in Winter Springs. Learn more.

Join Oviedo Mayor Megan  Sladek at her 123rd stop in her Eat Oviedo Challenge at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at CFS Coffee, 222 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. in Oviedo. Sladek has decided to take on the challenge of eating at every restaurant in Oviedo! Learn more. 

Take a self defense class, hosted by Love Doesn’t Hurt Inc., to learn moves that will protect you and your family, from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at Master Roberts World Class Taekwondo, 980 Oviedo Blvd., Suite 1008, in Oviedo. The event is free but there’s a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family. This event is for ages 12 and older. Learn more. 

Rock music fans can listen to Jen-n-Tonix cover music from multiple decades from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. in Oviedo. Learn more.

Add an artistic flare to your pumpkins this Halloween at Pumpkin Pouring at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at Calliope Street, 1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Attendees will pour paint onto pumpkins to create artistic designs. Cost to attend is $40 for adults 18 and older, $32 for children 13-17 years old and $30 for children 8-12 years old. Learn more.

Saturday 

Support small businesses at the Oviedo Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Residents can shop for their pets, health, greenery and more. Learn more. 

Enjoy a fall flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lutheran Haven, 2041 W. State Road 426 in Oviedo. Shop for clothing, appliances, artwork, collectibles, antiques, electronics, jewelry, linens, bicycles, holiday items, games, toys, books, plants, baked goods and more. There will be food and drinks. Learn more. 

The Winter Springs City Commission will interview candidates for the open city manager position at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Winter Springs City Hall, 1126 E. State Road 434. Learn more.

Calling all Paul McCartney Fans! Listen to John Babcock honor the musician with covers of his songs from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow  in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

It’s “I heART art Saturday” at Palette Art Studio! Join in on a Hocus Pocus painting session from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Palette Art Studio, 1319 Winter Springs Blvd. Admission costs $35. Learn more. 

Join in on a Boocuterie event from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Calliope Street in Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Create a Halloween platter while enjoying free wine samples. Admission costs $75. Learn more. 

Learn about Florida’s top 10 native plants with the Cuplet Fern Native Plant Society from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter, 1909 Slavia Road. in Oviedo. Learn more.

Sunday

Pamper yourself at the grand opening of Nu Nior Salon & Spa from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Nu Nior Salon & Spa, 1480 Swanson Drive in Oviedo. There will be live music, raffles, food and more. Learn more. 

Future Events

Come out in costume to a Trunk or Treat event from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at Chick-fil-A, 32 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Participants are asked to bring their own trick or treat bags. Learn more. 

The Oviedo City Council will have a public work session concerning a Land Development Code update at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at Oviedo City Hall, 400 Alexandria Blvd. Find the agenda here. Learn more. 

The Winter Springs City Commission will have its regularly-scheduled public meeting at 6:30 Monday, Oct. 23 at Winter Springs City Hall, 1126 E. State Road 434. Find the agenda here. Learn more.

The League of Women Voters of Seminole County will host a debate among the candidates for the Oviedo mayoral race, starting at 6 p.m. with a candidate mingle and then the debate at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at The Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. Registration is not required. Learn more.

Enjoy a variety of premium tequila to sample at the Luxury Tequila Tasting from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Factory Bar at The Food Factory Foodie Collective, 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Tickets cost $45. Learn more. 

Participate in “adult trick or treating” at Sip or Treat from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Walk throughout the mall with a drink, wear costumes, take spooky pictures and more! Photo ID required at check-in for attendees 21 or older to receive a wristband for beer or wine. Nonalcoholic options will be available. Learn more. 

Enjoy fall festivities at the Winter Springs Hometown Harvest from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1000 Central Winds Drive. Attendees will be able to watch residents compete in Winter Springs Got Talent for a chance to win $500. Learn more. 

Participate in market crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Enjoy vendors and food trucks. Learn more. 

Get your steps in at the The Rising 5k starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at First United Methodist Church of Oviedo, 263 King St. This event has a run for adults and children. Participants and volunteers have a variety of packages to choose from, ranging from free to $25. Learn more. 

Bring your bestie to a Beauty Brunch from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Unit 112, in Oviedo. Enjoy a makeup activity station, catered brunch, and mimosa bar. Admission costs $100. Learn more. 

Come out to The Rising 2023 Twilight Tour and take a cemetery tour to learn about Oviedo’s founders at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Oviedo Cemetery, 15 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. This event is free but donations of $3 are appreciated. This event is open to all ages and attendees are asked to bring a flashlight. Learn more. 

Regular Events

Take part in four rounds of live pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Questions cover topics such as history, geography, pop music, TV shows, science, nature, movie stars and space travel. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia.

The above pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor also takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gators Dockside, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy all you can eat boneless wings special on Wednesday.    

Foster healthy living habits and youth development with Homeschool Physical Education for kids ages 5-17 from 3-4 p.m. every Monday through until Nov. 27 at the YMCA Family Center, 7900 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. One month of classes costs $25 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members. Participants must bring closed-toe shoes. Learn more.

District Eat and Play’s Kids Bowl Free program happens every weekday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 31 at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Shoe rental is included. Learn more. 

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail. in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.

Run through Oviedo’s historic downtown every Tuesday night with Oviedo Run Club. Most folks who attend this casual, social run start the run just before 6 p.m. Participants start in the parking lot of Oviedo’s Historic Celery Pre-cooler, located at 159 N. Central Ave. and run the distance of their choice along the Cross Seminole Trail. New members get a free T-shirt. Learn more. 

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday night run from 6:30-10 p.m. at 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Participants gather at the front of Oviedo Brewing Company every Tuesday evening and start the run at 6:30 p.m.

Adventure Cycling offers two night bicycle rides a week. Enjoy a No Rider Left Behind ride for the whole family from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Learn more. 

Get a more intense workout at the Throwdown ride, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. Both start at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs. 

Come on out to boozy bingo from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Bonfires Kitchen, 1340 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Enjoy games and sing-a-longs. Learn more.

Enjoy yoga outdoors at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. The drop-in cost is $10 per person. Learn more.  

Sing your heart out at Open Mic Nite every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials, food options and live music. Learn more.

Enjoy live traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Irish 31 Oviedo, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Learn the art of improv comedy from 6-7 p.m. for teens and from 7-8 p.m. for adults every Wednesday at Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Classes are $25 a session billed in four-week increments of $100. Learn more. 

Join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post every Thursday for their Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more.

The Irish 3.1 Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Enjoy Trivia Night every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Bonfires Kitchen, 1340 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Enjoy Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. State Road 434 Suite 110 in Winter Springs. Ride either 8 or 20 miles and enjoy a potluck-style breakfast afterward at this free event. Learn more. 

Be a bookworm with Storytime at B. Dalton Bookseller at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Kids can enjoy snacks and activities while improving their literary skills. Learn more.  Think and Drink Trivia Night is every Sunday from 8-10 p.m. at Kava Culture Kava Bar, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials and a weekly changing trivia theme. Learn more.

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