Josh Garrick: Culture for Your Calendar

Now to March 22 – Orlando Shakespeare’s Classic Repertory Season

The brash young King Henry V of England repairs his broken nation after a bloody civil war as Shakespeare’s most famous history play explores what makes a man a king. In another theater, ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ take a turn at 1950s TV comedy while protecting their virtue from a lascivious old bachelor. These highly recommended performances make up Orlando Shake’s Classic Repertory Season through March 22. Call 407-447-1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org

Now to April 5 – ‘Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly’ at Orlando Rep

Is Spider getting too big for his skin? Will Fly find her superhero powers in time to save Aunt Rita? Will Worm learn to stand on his own feet (even though worms don’t have feet)? The Orlando Rep invites your family to take a look at the world from a bug’s perspective (on one of the season’s most inventive sets) with the message that our lives may not be all that different. Call 407-896-7365 or visit orlandorep.com

March 6 to May 17 – Maitland Art Center opens photography exhibit by Clyde Butcher

Known as the Ansel Adams of the Everglades, the photography of Clyde Butcher will be celebrated with an opening at A&H’s Maitland Art Center on March 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Butcher has been honored by the state of Florida with the Artist Hall of Fame Award. The exhibit will run through May 17. The opening night will also include art installations as guests enjoy live music, food from 4Rivers Smokehouse, films, literary readings and a printmaking activity. Tickets are $5. Visit artandhistory.org or call 407-539-2181.

March 6 – Young musical artists presented by American Guild of Organists

Five rising young stars will perform a diverse organ concert on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. The free performance features Thomas Ingui, Assel Jean-Pierre, Alice Robinson, Michael LeGrand and Steven Rabanal performing music ranging from J.S. Bach to Steven Scott. A reception, to meet and greet these stellar students, will follow the performance. Contact Tom DeWitt at [email protected] or call 407-647-1467.

March 6, 7 and 8 – Orlando Ballet’s ‘Battle of the Sexes: A New Fight’

The Orlando Ballet has been fighting the battle of the sexes for years, and this new version brings that artistic dance to the stage of the Dr. Phillips Center. Classical ballet movements are integrated with hip-hop and modern dance set to chart-topping hits and pop/rock anthems with new choreography and world premieres of dances created by Robert Hill, Arcadian Broad, Telmo Moreira and Chiaki Yasukawa. Visit orlandoballet.org or call 407-426-1739.

March 6 to 28 – ‘A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine’

This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is actually two one-act plays in a live double feature more hilarious than any from Hollywood's heyday. The first is a song and dance salute to the Golden Age of film musicals, and the second is a fun-filled Marx Brothers farce with live comedy routines. At the Winter Park Playhouse, call 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org

March 7 – Orlando Phil presents Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies

John Goberman, creator of “Live from Lincoln Center,” will bring us the magic of scenes from “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and more – projected on the big screen, with the scores performed live by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Our favorite Pops Conductor Andrew Lane will bring his own magic to the Bob Carr Theater for two performances on March 7 at 2 and 8 p.m. as we enjoy highlights from our favorite movie musicals. Call 407-770-0071or visit orlandophil.org

March 7 – The U.S. Navy Band free at the Dr. Phillips Center

Making good on their promise of “arts for every life,” the new Dr. Phillips Center will join with Florida Blue to present a free concert series in the outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza (which can accommodate 3,000 guests). “Florida Blue’s support helps us make the Seneff Arts Plaza an ideal gathering place for the community,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president of the Center. The Florida Blue Free Concert Series will present the U.S. Navy Band on March 7 at 4 p.m. – free and open to the public. No reservations are required, but a blanket would be a good idea.

March 7 – Skeletons coming to International Drive in Orlando

Oh, the horror! Flesh-eating beetles are coming to Orlando … but fear not! The Dermestid beetles, are part of the experience at a new attraction coming to International Drive. Opening on March 7, Skeletons is a museum/attraction exhibiting over 300 (real) skeletons and skulls representing 300 different animal species (including humans). Part of the I-Drive 360 Complex, Skeletons is located at 8441 International Drive in Orlando. Visit skeletonmuseum.com or call 407-766-5179.

March 7 – Norbert Leo Butz – from Broadway to The Abbey

In his new show “Girls, Girls, Girls,” Tony-Award-winning Norbert Leo Butz performs music from Elvis Costello, Loretta Lynn, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and others. This Broadway star, who took home Tony Awards for performances in “Catch Me If You Can” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” is bringing his show to The Abbey in Orlando on March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and $75 for VIP; visit TicketWeb.com or AbbeyOrlando.com

March 8 – ‘Open House’ for Florida House

Commanding its view of the Capitol Dome, Florida House is the only ‘home’ for a state embassy in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, the beautifully restored 1891 Victorian has welcomed visiting Floridians, students, dignitaries, and elected officials with a cold glass of Florida orange juice. An Open House Fundraiser for Florida House will take place on March 8 beginning at 3 p.m. Open to the public by reservation in a private home in Winter Park, tickets are $125 per couple. Call 407-222-5535 for tickets.

March 10 to 15 – Motown The Musical at the Dr. Phillips Center

Motown The Musical is the true story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul. His vision launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and many more. Featuring more than 50 classic hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the musical tells how Motown shattered barriers, shaped lives and made us move to the beat. Call 800-448-6322 or 844-513-2014 or visit orlandobroadway.com

March 11 to 28 – VarieTEASE presents new show ‘Carnies’

Orlando favorite Blue Star brings her renowned VarieTEASE to The Abbey with a brand new show, “Carnies.” VarieTEASE is an innovative, music and art-dance company that has thrived in Orlando for over 10 years with its provocative exploration of life through dance, multimedia and sound. “Carnies” is perfect for this unconventional exploration of what happens when the lights go down and the vagabond Carnies live their loves and lives in the shadows — just this side of the spotlight. Visit TicketWeb.com or call 866-468-7630

March 12, 13 and 14 – ‘The Three Musketeers’ at Winter Park High School

We may all mix pride with romance as the Winter Park High School Drama Department invites us to the French romantic classic, “The Three Musketeers.” See the legendary D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis swash and buckle their way through Ken Ludwig’s updated translation of the Dumas novel. Running March 12 to14 at 7 p.m. at the Winter Park Campus Auditorium, tickets are $10 at the door. Write to [email protected]