This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART, MUSIC & THEATER
BLUNDER BUNGLE
What: an art show by local artists who missed an important deadline
When: May 6 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Museum of My Neighbor’s Backyard
940 Bradshaw Terrace
Orlando
Cost: Free
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Hotel For Dogs
When: May 8 – 8pm
Where: Quinn Strong Park
347 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-6268
SORRY U MISSED US
What: Redefine hosts a party with local artists and musicians, celebrating the urban boutiques anniversary
When: May 8 – 9pm
Where: Redefine Boutique
213 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-488-9158
THE SHAT SHOW
What: Artists submit works capturing their favorite William Shatner moments
When: May 9 – 7pm
Where: Uberbot
480 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. # 126
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-788-8237
THE SPRINGS CONCERT 2009: A BEATLES CELEBRATION
What: the Orlando Philharmonic with Classical Mystery Tour with original members of Beatlemania
When: May 9 – 8pm
Where: The Springs
400 Woodbridge Road
Longwood
Cost: $30 advance; $35 at the gate – gates open at 5pm – bring blankets & picnic baskets
Contact: 407-770-0071
7TH ANNUAL ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL
What: Annual musical theater celebration with 11 shows from pop to jazz and everything in between
When: through May 17 – various times
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost:
Contact: 407-297-8788
ART IN CHAMBERS
What: photographer Phil Eschbach
When: Mon - Fri – 8am - 5pm
Where: Winter Park City Hall
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3498
THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY
What: American arts & crafts from the Morse Collection thru April
When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am - 4pm
Fri – 9:30am – 8pm
Sun – 1 – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;
Free Fri 4 - 8pm
Contact: 407-645-5311
WINE & FOOD
HARBOR NIGHTS PRIMAVERA
What: wine, food & jazz
When: May 8 – 6:30 - 9pm
Where: Harbor Piazza
Portofino Bay Hotel & Universal Studios
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35; $60 reserved seating with wine station & waitered hors d’oeuvres
Contact: 407-503-1200
NATURE
NATIVE PLANTS
What: geology of Central Florida by Prof. Jack Rogers of Valencia
When: May 5 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
NINE PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPING SEMINAR
What: for Winter Park residents in conjunction with the Orange County Yards & Neighborhoods Program
When: May 6 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: 407-599-3597
TROPICAL FRUIT FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
What: learn about tropical and subtropical plantings
When: May 7 – 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
34TH ANNUAL CENTRAL FLORIDA BROMELIAD SHOW & SALE
What: exhibits, competition, information
When: May 8 -9 – 10am - 9pm
10th – 11am – 6pm
Where: Orlando Fashion Square Mall
3201 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-348-2139
CEMETERY MOONLIGHT TOUR
What: guided 3 mile tour of Orlando notables
When: May 8 – 9 – 11pm
Where: Greenwood Cemetery
1603 Greenwood St.
Orlando
Cost: Free; reservations required & limited to 50 people
Contact: 407-246-2616
AMPHIBIAN CLASS
What: learn about frogs & others & take a hike of lakes & ponds
When: May 9 – 9am - noon
Where: Ed Yarborough Nature Center
3485 N. County Road 426
Geneva
Cost: Free; 10 & older; registration required
Contact: 407-349-0551
ETC
HANKINS PARK CULTURAL FESTIVAL
What: national and local bands & performers celebrate African-American culture
When: May 9 – 11am - 5pm
Where: Hankins Park
130 Lake Park Court
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-521-6917
WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY
What: celebrate equitable markets with speakers, live entertainment and local and fair trade vendors
When: May 9 – noon - 6pm
Where: Dandelion Communitea Café
618 N. Thornton Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-362-1864
SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF MAJESTIC CHINA
What: Amerina Performing Group – martial arts, folk dances, Peking opera dance, costumes
When: May 9 – 2pm
Where: Winter Garden Branch Library
805 E. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
MUSEUM OF THE APOPKANS MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA
What: scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, door prizes, silent auction
When: May 9 – 2pm
Where: Highland Manor
604 E. Main St.
Apopka
Cost: $15 members, 17 non-members, 10 children
Contact: 407-880-8858
ON-GOING
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
SECOND SUNDAYS – FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free - $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
HEALTH FAIR AND SYMPOSIUM
What: Neuroscience specialists from Orlando Health on simple lifestyle changes to boost brain fitness
When: May 14 – 11am
Where: Herndon Library
4324 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE
What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants
When: May 7 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
ORANGE YOU GLAD FEST
What: 50 bands, 5 locations, 4 days
When: May 14 - 17
Where: Orlando
Cost: shows priced separately or nightly wristbands
Contact: 407-898-5070
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: for Orange County residents
When: May 16 – 8am - noon
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of College Road Trip
When: May 16 – dusk
Where: Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; gates open at 6pm
Contact: 407-836-6217
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: BUSINESS PLANS 101
What: in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center at Seminole Community College
When: May 14 – 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Seminole County Public Library
245 Hunt Club Blvd.
Longwood
Cost: Free; advance registration required
Contact: 407-665-1503
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