📆 Around town this week
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This week
🥞 Free Pancake Breakfast for Seniors @ Mimi’s Cafe | Tuesday (12/16) at 9:00am – Free pancake breakfast for seniors at Mimi’s on College Road, plus a brain-health chat that’s more practical than preachy. Bring your appetite. Reserve a spot and breakfast’s covered, then stay for practical tips, no-nonsense brain talk, and seats saved for new faces.
🚤 Pontoon Boat Excursion @ Marion Cultural Alliance | Tuesday (12/16) at 10:00am – Local artists, need a muse that is not your neighbor’s bougainvillea? Hop a pontoon with Florida Defenders of the Environment for a slow cruise on the Ocklawaha, all cypress knees, birds, and big Florida stories, and let your sketchbook, camera, or soul do the rest.
✨ A Very Bublé Christmas @ Reilly Arts Center | Thursday (12/18) at 7:30pm – Get swept into a winter wonderland of velvety vocals and big band sparkle as this tribute brings the full Bublé fantasy to life. It’s a holiday concert with heart, humor, and enough charm to melt even the Grinchiest of spirits.
🍷 Sip & Shop @ Gause & Son Jewelers | Friday (12/19) at 10:00am – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade your sparkle, this is it. Roberto Coin takes center stage with the largest selection around, plus other designers, special discounts, a free gift with purchase, light appetizers and drinks, and gloriously unhurried holiday browsing.
⛄ Winter Wonderland @ World Equestrian Center | Friday (12/19) at 5:00pm – Take a break from barn chores and wander WEC’s Winter Wonderland, a million lights, live shows, and hot cocoa defying willpower. Meet Santa and the Grinch, let the kids chase balloon artists, then shop 30 boutiques, or stay steps away at The Equestrian Hotel.
This weekend
🧝 Spirit of the Elf @ Southeastern Livestock Pavilion | Saturday (12/20) at 10:00am – Whether you’ve been fitting lambs since mullets were cool, or you just love a good bleat, this JSAF-sanctioned sheep and goat show doubles as a workshop for SEYF entries. Bring your “elf spirit,” share showbox hacks, feed routines, and calm a few nervous first-timers.
🎤 Frankie Vali Tribute @ Orange Blossom Opry | Saturday (12/20) at 2:30pm – Warm up that falsetto and head out for a Frankie Valli tribute with all the classics, a tight live band, and sharp choreography. Four slick gents tackle Sherry, Walk Like a Man, and more, with a holiday sparkle, nostalgia, and zero auto-tune.
🧘 Sound Bath @ Your Phoenix is Rising Wellness Center | Saturday (12/20) at 4:00pm – Nothing beats zoning out to a sound bath when your shoulders have become earrings. Settle in while YPiR’s Energy Musicians weave crystal chakra singing bowls, intuitive instruments, and soothing vibes into a full-body exhale. Bring an open mind, leave lighter, no incense required.
🎸 40 Years 2 Late @ Oxford Downs | Saturday (12/20) at 6:00pm – A night at Oxford Downs means firing up the synths and letting 40 Years 2 Late roll out the hits you know by heart. Big choruses, bigger hair energy, and singalongs, no lyric sheet required. Shoulder pads optional, comfy shoes recommended.
🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament @ Bearded Browncoat Comics & Games | Sunday (12/21) at 2:00pm – Shuffle up and duel your way through an afternoon of strategy, bragging rights, and a little friendly chaos. Whether you’re chasing glory or just want to test a new deck, this weekly showdown is your chance to flex your skills. And at just $5 to enter, it’s one of the cheapest ways to feel like a king of games.
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