Avenue Q: Part flesh, part felt, and full of heart, Avenue Q is the laughable musical that tells the timeless story of a beaming college grad named Princeton. 19:30 o’clock; 20-22 May; Mad Cow Theater, 54 W. Church St. in Orlando; $30-$52; 407-297-8788; boxoffice.madcowtheatre.com
Beauty and the Beast: 19:30 o’clock; 20-22 May; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. in the Conservatory
Dandelion: A Comedy About Fatherhood: With a new show, 23-time Best of Fest winner and comedian Aaron Malkin returns with his hilarious and heartwarming show “Dandelion” at the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival. 19 o’clock; May 20-22, 24, 26; Orlando Repertory Theater, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $15; virtualfringe.com
Jonny & the Dolls: Join Jonny & the Puppets and experience entertaining stories. Hear great stories, watch puppet shows, sing songs, perform crazy dances and more. 10 am; 25. May; Astor County Library, 54905 Alco Road in Astor; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Lizbeth: “Lizbeth” is a contemporary work that examines the life of accused ax murderer Lizzie Borden from her perspective. 19:30 o’clock; May 20, May 22; Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Center, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive in Orlando; $50; 407-512-1900; operaorlando.org
The Mockingbird News: Five different aspects of personality, starring actress Sarah Lockard and impromptu drums and percussion by Robed Fenelus. 6:45 p.m.; May 20; Loch Haven Park, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $10-$12; www.orlandoatplay.com
The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Quest for the Space Cowboy of Her Dreams: Must see, hilariously touching. 2.30; 21-22 May 26; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $6-$15; virtualfringe.com
Sing in the rain: Horizon West Theater Company is pleased to announce the return of its Mainstage Musical Series with a stage adaptation of Singin’ in the Rain. 8 p.m.; May 20; 10393 Seidel Road, Orlando; www.orlandoatplay.com
Theater: Pump Boys and Dinettes: The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in the land of the Grand Old Opry. The ‘Dinettes’, Prudie and Rhetta Cup, run the Double Cup diner next door. 14 o’clock; 20-22 May; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. Suite C; winter park; $22-$46; 407-645-0145; app.arts-people.com
Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club: This is a dance for experienced dancers. Spectators are always welcome. May 24; Magnolia Building 702 E. Orange St. in Lakeland; $6-$7; 863-224-3393; business.lakelandchamber.com
Chance 2 Dance ‘Spring Showcase’: Chance 2 Dance is proud to host The Most Inclusive Dance Event in Central Florida; 14 o’clock; May 22; Orlando Repertory Theater, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; 407-402-6662; www.orlandoatplay.com
DJ BMF: This event is 21 and over. 22 O `clock; May 20; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free
Learn Square Dance: Hoedowners Pairs & Spares Square Dance Club is launching a new beginners course. Each class is only $5. 3:30 p.m.; May 22; Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry; $5; 407-678-8058; hoedowners.net
Line Dance Course: 3 pm; 25. May; Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora; ci.mount-dora.fl.us
Live Latin Music Lineup at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar: 6:30 p.m.; May 20; Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, 9101 International Drive, Orlando; $5; 407-226-1600; cubalibrerestaurant.com
Pop Bops Night DJ Dance Party with DJ RoXX XXavage: This event is 21 and over. 21 clock; May 20; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave. at Sanford in $10