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
8TH ANNUAL FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: over 200 performances & 15 stages
When: May 13 - 16 – various times
Where: Orlando
Cost: 4 day or daily passes
Contact: 407-999-2570
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
18TH ANNUAL ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL
What: theater, art, music and more
When: through May 25th – various dates & times
Where: Loch Haven Park
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: varies per show, day, but you must buy an $8 button – cash only
Contact: 888-695-0888
www.OrlandoFringe.org
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Bedtime Stories
When: May 15 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
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
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: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons
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
FUNDRAISING
2ND ANNUAL FLORIDA MASTERS REGATTA
What: benefitting breast cancer education, prevention, care & research
When: May 16 – 7am - 2pm
Where: Lake Fairview Park
2200 Lee Road
Orlando
Cost: Small parking fee
Contact: 321-841-2272
SCOOTER RALLY
What: benefitting the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
When: May 16 – 9:30am
Where: Winter Park Village
480 N. Orlando Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-919-1195
FASHION FOR A CAUSE
What: benefitting Children’s Home Society of Central Florida
When: May 16 – 8pm
Where: Urban Flats
183 S. Orange Ave – Ste. 100
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $35 at the door
Contact: 321-332-6889
SPRING CARNIVAL
What: benefitting the Human Rights Campaign of Central Florida
When: May 16 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Whole Foods Market
8003 Turkey Lake Road
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-355-7100
WINE & FOOD
DOWNTOWN POUR
What: wine, spirits, microbrews, cuisine & live music
When: May 16 – 4 - 8pm
Where: South Eola District
Eola Drive between Church & Pine Sts.
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $35 day of show
Contact: 321-281-2000
GREAT ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL
What: beers from 50 microbreweries; benefits the Friends of Fleet Peeples Park
When: May 16 – 4 -8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $25 advance; $35 day of the event; must be at least 21
Contact: 407-376-5081
www.GreatOrlandoBeerFestival.com
NATURE/ENVIRONMENT
CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS
What: learn to identify different constellations, planets, etc.
When: May 15 & 29 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole County Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
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
GREEN FEST
What: vendors and exhibitors offering solutions on making your home more environmentally friendly
When: May 17 – 11am - 7pm
Where: Baldwin Park Village Center
1097 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-206-3300
HEALTH
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
PATHS TO PARENTHOOD CONFERENCE
What: experts to discuss fertility treatments to adoption
When: May 17 – 8am – 4:30pm
Where: Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-397-3868
ETC
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
MODELPALOOZA
What: scale modeling contests & vendors
When: May 16 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $2
Contact: 407-295-3247
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
What: with live music
When: May 16 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Casselberry Commons Shopping Center
1455 Semoran Blvd.
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7700
ON-GOING
SUNDAY STORYTIME
What: fun reading of a story for children
When: 1pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
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
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
MOVIES IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: Second Thursday’s
Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
100 Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-324-3002
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
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
JOB FAIR
What: more than 70 employers – Central Florida Employment Council
When: May 20 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; dress appropriately, bring resumes, no children
Contact: 407-834-4022
“RECYCLING IN A CLOSED LOOP” - STYROFOAM
What: a Sierra Club educational program
When: May 20 – 7 – 8:45pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free; doors open at 6:30pm
Contact: 407-637-2461
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
What: speakers, etc.
When: May 22 – 11am
Where: Starke Lake Gazebo
125 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
ORCHID SHOW & SALE
What: supplies, books, education, sale
When: May 29 -30 – 10am - 4pm
31st – 11am – 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-8003
MINOR VEGETABLES CLASS
What: learn how to grow a wide assortment of vegetables
When: June 4 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
7TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FAIR & PICNIC
What: the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency
When: June 6 – 11am - 2pm
Where: Shady Park
721 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3506
RETRO GAME NIGHT
What: classic board and video games, nostalgic treats, cash bar
When: June 12 – 7pm - midnight
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $5; must be at least 18 yrs old; retro attire encouraged
Contact: 407-836-7010
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