The Orlando arts community has never been stronger. Now is the time to get out and experience something amazing!

• You do not want to miss 'The Pirates of Penzance' from Central Florida Community Arts. It's a musical comedy about pirates and runs through August 26.

• This past weekend, Orlando Museum of Art opened a new exhibit, 'Zen Tales', featuring the work of comic and children's book illustrator Jon J Muth.

• The Central Florida Community Arts Classical Choir has a concert this Friday at 7 p.m. at Maitland Presbyterian Church.

• Lastly, Timucua Arts Foundation hosts Argentinian Music for Flute and Piano this Sunday.

Don't let the week go to waste. Go explore your local arts scene.