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
ORSON WELLES’ WAR OF THE WORLDS
What: recreating Welles’ 1938 broadcast
When: July 31 - Aug 9
Fri & Sat – 8pm
Sun – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-447-1700
ART SHO: SAVE THE ARTS SAVE THE WORLD ART SUPPLY DRIVE
What: Simply Help Others Foundation collects art supplies for schools while displaying a mix of works from local artists
When: Aug 7 – 7 - 11pm
Where: Winter Park Lofts
520 N. Orlando Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $10 or $5 w/supply donation
Contact: www.SHOFoundation.org
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
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s
When: Aug 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
CHICK O’BRIEN
What: discussion with the author of Dierdre: A Woman From Clare
When: Aug 8 – 12:30pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
CHIAROSCURO: DARK AND LIGHT RECEPTION
What: Women’s Caucus for the Arts presents a collection of works featuring bold contrasts
When: Aug 8 – 7pm
Where: Casselberry City Hall
95 N. Triplet Lake Drive
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7720
THE LAST JAM
What: Music from the winner of the Battle of the Bands, plus dancing, games and more
When: Aug 8 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
When: Aug 9 – 1pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-1088
JUST FOR CHILDREN
ADVENTURE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM CAMP-IN
What: for ages 5 -11 - explore ancient Egypt; discover dinosaurs; investigate cowboys & Indians
When: Aug 8 – 7pm – Aug. 9 – 8am
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $25 for children of members; $35 non-members – bring a sleeping bag & pillow; evening snack & breakfast served
Contact: 407-836-8580
FOOD & WINE
NATURE – ENVIRONMENT
FUNDRAISERS
CHARITY HAPPY HOUR
What: Mel Taylor raises money for Team for Kids by offering unlimited wine and appetizers
When: Aug 6 – 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Urban Flats
183 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 321-332-6809
A NIGHT WITH THE DOLLY MAMAS
What: costume party & wine tasting benefitting Easter Seals of Central Florida
When: Aug 7 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Bullfish
102 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $25 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-644-2969
CUP-A-THON BENEFIT
What: clay cups, chalices, goblets, tumblers, mugs & bowls by artists & faculty to benefit the school
When: Aug 7 – 7 - 10pm
8th – 11am – 2pm & 7 – 10pm
Where: Showalter Hughes Gallery
Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
BOWLING FOR CHARITY
What: bowling & raffle benefitting Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions
When: Aug 8 – 3pm
Where: Winter Park Bowl America
1111 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-620-8906
ETC.
SOCIAL JUSTICE MIXER
What: Community Partners for Social Justice invite the public to learn about their organization and issues facing the community
When: Aug 6 – 6 -9pm
Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-843-6664
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
NEON DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
What: special dance for adults with disabilities
When: Aug 7 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center
610 N. Lake Formosa Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $1
Contact: 407-896-9372
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
What: A number of Orange County charities and organizations invite families and students to peruse vendors, health and information booths to get ready for the coming school year
When: Aug 8 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-849-2020
PLAN AHEAD
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Pink Panther Strikes Again
When: Aug 13 – 8:30pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
MUTUM
What: a ‘Global Lens’ screening
When: Aug 14 – 4 & 7pm
16th – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 17 & under
Contact: 407-896-4231
BEACH PARTY
What: live music, vendors & kids activities
When: Aug 14 – 7 - 10pm
Where: St. Cloud Lakefront
Lakeshore Blvd.
St. Cloud
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-498-0008
FAMILY DATE NIGHT GAME TIME
When: Aug 14 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – members; non-members - $7 adults; $5 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-836-8580
MOVIES ON THE PLAZA
What: outdoor screening of Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
When: Aug 14 – 8pm
Where: Knight’s Plaza @ UCF Arena
N. Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3070
PLAY-O-RAMA
What: ‘end of summer’ party with stories & crafts
When: Aug 15 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
MAITLAND POETS & WRITERS
What: readings by featured poets
When: Aug 16 – 10:45am
Where: Farmer’s Market State
Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
When: Tuesdays, Aug 18 - Nov. 17 – 8:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-254-9200
SMALL CHANGE
What: screening of the Francois Truffaut film
When: Aug 20 – 7pm
Where: The Painter’s Daughter
331 Donnelly St.
Mount Dora
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-735-3470
17TH ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
What: coed teams of 6 – 10 players
When: Aug 22
Where: Lee Vista Center
Lee Vista between Judd Rd & SR 436
Orlando
Cost: team registration $450 til 8/1; $500 after – teams raising over $1500 receive special benefits
Contact: 407-599-5077 x 24
BRIAN TURNER
What: farewell reading by the poet & Kerouac House resident
When: Aug 22 – 8pm
Where: Kerouac House
1418 Clouser Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.KerouacProject.org
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements
When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed
Contact: 407-254-7389
BRAILE TRANSCRIBER
What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home
When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am
Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.
1500 Falcon Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am
Contact: 407-894-8130
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