SMALLCAKES

Give your funny bone a workout on the city's nightlife scene at the Orlando Improv Comedy Club. Check out comedians from the national circuit, or show up for the 'Pro & Amateur Showcase' on Fridays.

Just a short drive from Orlando, learn to surf with the School of Surf, based in downtown Cocoa Beach, run by professional surfers. No matter your age or skill level, the CPR certified instructors offer the best personal instruction. Lessons are based on the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety.

At the Mennello Museum of American Art, view the most extensive collection of paintings by notable 20th century folk artist Earl Cunningham. His whimsical paintings include Viking ships, pink flamingos and other incongruous curiosities in small-town settings.

You never know what the actors will unleash during a production at the Mad Cow Theatre, an award-winning Orlando theater attraction known for its talented core of actors, directors and behind-the-scenes magic-makers. You'll enjoy both classic and contemporary plays on stage here, like "Speed The Plow," "The Laramie Project," "Sweeney Todd" and "The Fantasticks."