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ARTS ALIVE
April 2 Students of music, theater and dance perform and a juried art display shows winning works in various media. Students have auditioned for a place in the show. Awards are presented and some students receive college scholarships. Free admission to student exhibition at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., donations accepted. Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 East Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. ocfta.com

JOURNEYS BACKYARD BARBECUE TOUR
April 25 Alternative sports and music are on tap for an interactive event that includes gravity-defying skateboard demonstrations and freestyle motocross in a 60,000-square-foot “playground” of ramps and jumps. On the tour’s mobile music stage, alternative music artists from the greater Orlando area compete in the Converse All-Star Battle of the Bands for cash prizes, with free live concerts throughout the day. Noon-7 p.m. Free admission. Florida Mall south parking lot, 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail. 407-240-2729. journeysbbq.com

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Through May 31 The 16th edition of Disney’s cultivation celebration includes character topiary, elaborate flowerbeds, a butterfly garden, plant-related activities and exhibits, Flower Power concerts (featuring Davy Jones, Tony Orlando and others), and more. Festival events, shows and exhibits are included in theme-park admission. For Epcot’s schedule, phone 407-934-7639 or visit Disneyworld.com/flower