This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
3RD ANNUAL TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL
What: various performances
When: thru July 26
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: varies by performance
Contact: 407-896-7365
INDIANA JONES & THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
What: screening
When: July 23 – 3pm
25th – 12:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-896-7365
SHOWDOWN IN O-TOWN
What: The Broken Speech poetry team takes on other teams of local poets to raise money for their trip to the National Poetry Slam in West Palm Beach
When: July 23 – 7pm
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-403-5993
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Superman II
When: July 23 – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL
What: Puppet peformances by troupes from around the world
When: July 25 – 11am & 7pm
26th – 11am, 1, 4 & 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-896-7365
EXPANSE
What: showcase of entertainers from DJs to break dancers to fire spinners
When: July 25 – 8pm
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-403-5993
GLOBAL LENS
What: film screening of Songs From The Southern Seas
When: July 31 – 4 & 7pm
Aug 1 – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 ages 4 - 17
Contact: 407-896-4231
JUST FOR CHILDREN
TALES OF PETER RABBIT
What: Beatrix Potter's children's story is translated for the stage
When: July 24 – 6:30pm
25th – 2 & 6:30pm
26th – 2pm
Where: The Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-228-1220
STEVESONGS
What: Mr. Steve from PBS Kids performs songs
When: July 25 – 11am & 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $12 adults; $6 children
Contact: 407-896-7365
ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
What: activities for children with disabilities whether it be learning, physical or mental plus food & drink and a panel of doctors for parents to question
When: July 25 – noon - 5pm
Where: Rosen Plaza
9700 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-770-7809
FOOD & WINE
WINE FOR US
What: a tasting to benefit Water For People
When: July 30 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-423-0030
NATURE – ENVIRONMENT
VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: with Ed Thralls, residential horticulturist & master gardener with the Orange County/IFAS extension
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: for Orange County Residents – 2 trees per household + 15 min. training session
When: July 25 – 8am - noon
Where: Bear Creek Park
1600 Bear Crossing Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: limited to first 25 families; class materials included
When: Tuesdays, July 28 – Aug 11 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $20 per residence
Contact: 407-254-9200
ETC.
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN: JOURNEY TO THE JUNGLE
What: lecture on six of Central Florida Zoo's more exotic inhabitants
When: July 24 – noon - 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
BUDGET FRIENDLY FLORIDA VACATIONS
What: presented by reps from AAA Auto Club South
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
RACE CARS
What: meet drivers & their vehicles
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free + receive free tickets to a future race at Orlando Speedworld
Contact: 407-835-7480
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
What: presented by the Orange County Emergency Management Office discussing developing a family plan, disaster supply kit, securing your home & a pet plan
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
PLAN AHEAD
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
What: learn the basics including soil prep, pH balance, etc.
When: Aug 1 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
THIRSTY FOR CHANGE
What: Orange County Young Democrats welcome state senator and candidate for attorney general Dan Gelber for a Q&A session following a brewery tour and prepared remarks
When: July 31 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Brewing Co.
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
ORSON WELLES’ WAR OF THE WORLDS
What: Bond-style evening of drinks and gaming to benefit City of Life
When: July 31 – 7pm
Where: Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $50
FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: learn the basics including soil prep, pH balance, etc.
When: Aug 1 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
SUMMER SING
What: The Bach Festival Society invites people who love to sing to experience performing in the professional choir, regardless of skill
When: Aug 3 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College
Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-1517
PAMPERED PET EXPO
What: Vendors and information on the latest ways to spoil your furriest friends
When: Aug 7 – 4 – 9pm
8th – 10am – 7pm
9th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 12
Contact: 407-345-9800
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA: THE MUSICAL
What: toe-tapping version of Shakespeare's comedy
When: Aug 7 – 7pm
8th – 7pm
9th – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation
Contact: 407-447-1700
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