Maker Faire Orlando Immerse yourself in maker culture with endless exhibits, a performance stage, big art and spectacle, and hands-on making and learning SaturdaySunday, 10 am-5 pm; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $10-$25; 407-634-6257; makerfaireorlando.com. Mills 50 Historic Homes Tour The tour includes classic bungalows and traditional home styles from the 1920s through the 1950s. Saturday, 2-7 pm; Colonialtown Neighborhood Center, 1517 Lake Highland Drive; $35-$40; orlandoweeklytickets.com. Nerd Nite Orlando An evening of entertaining presentations on a variety of topics. Thursday, 7 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; free; 407-623-3393; orlando.nerdnite.com. Night of Dreams: Art from the Heart Live entertainment, refreshments and an art auction benefitting children and adults with cerebral palsy and motor disabilities. Thursday, 6-10 pm; Full Sail Live, 141 University Park Drive, Winter Park; $125; 407-671-4687; cecodreams.org. Orlando Beer Festival More room, more breweries and more beer. Saturday, 12:30-5 pm; Orlando Festival Park, East Robinson Street and North Primrose Drive; $35-$65; orlandobeerfestival.com. Orlando Punk Rock Flea Market Flea market for punk, goth, metal, hardcore and other counterculturerelated goods. Sunday, noon; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org. PechaKucha Orlando Special presentations from a variety of artists and community leaders. Friday, 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $39.50-$179; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
THEWEEK Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free; facebook.com/thenookonrobinson. Orlando Poetry Slam: Zeke Russell Competitive poetry slam with a featured reader. Thursday Nov. 8, 8 pm; The Milk Bar, 2424 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-4954. Writing Workshop: World-Building in a Binder Author Kerry Evelyn teaches how to organize research and world elements into a single binder. Wednesday, 7 pm; Alafaya Library, 12000 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info.
SPORTS Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons NBA basketball. Wednesday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $14.25-$536.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards NBA basketball. Friday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $14.25-$536.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. UCF Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen College football. Saturday; Spectrum Stadium, University of Central Florida; $60-$200; 407-823-1000; ucf.edu.
HOLIDAY Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Holiday display of Christmas trees, along with Santa’s Chalet and other activities. Opens Thursday, 11 am, through Dec. 24; Disney Springs Town Center, 1676 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista; free; disneysprings.com.
Script Orlando: Benoit Glazer, Bruce Hensal Monthly series of public talks on Orlando topics. Wednesday, 6-7 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; Free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info.
Holiday Open House Live music, local artists and crafters and plenty of hot mulled wine and wine specials. Friday-Sunday, 10 am; Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $5; 800-768-9463.
Taste of Dr. Phillips Sample bites from area restaurants, along with live entertainment, drinks and more. Sunday, 1-4 pm; Dellagio Town Center, 7940 Via Dellagio Way; $75; drphillipsrotary.com.
Holiday Open House The gallery features carefully curated gifts and décor in themes. Nov. 9, 6-9 pm; Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. First St., Sanford; free; 407-323-2774; jtfolkart.com.
LEARNING
Festival of Trees Watch the museum transform into a glittering wonderland filled with sparkling trees, vignettes and stunning decor for visitors of all ages. 10 am-4 pm; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231, ext. 254; omart.org.
You Are There: Roaring Through the 1920s Living history presentation from Charlie Grinker. Thursday, 2 pm; Clermont Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater, 3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont; $10.75; 352-3944800; clermontperformingarts.com.
LITERARY Get Lit: Closed Mic Poetry reading with six selected poets. Wednesday, 8:30 pm; The
Festival of Trees at the Lake Mary Museum Share your family Christmas stories and enjoy festive holiday decorations. Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 am-3 pm; Lake Mary Museum, 158 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1481; lakemarymuseum.com. n orlandoweekly.com
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