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
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
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Wiz
When: Aug 20 – 8:30pm
Where: Shady Park
crnr New England & Pennsylvania Aves.
next to Winter Park Community Center
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
What: various screenings of movies about cyclists
When: Aug 21 - 22
Where: Backbooth
37 W. Pine St.
and
Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Charlotte’s Web
When: Aug 21 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
MOVIE BY THE POOL
What: outdoor screening of Race to Witch Mountain
When: Aug 21 – 8:30pm
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Rd
Ocoee
Cost: Movie – free; concessions available; pool - $1.25 adults, .75 children
Contact: 407-905-3100
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
EASY RIDER 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What: film screening, barbecue & bikes
When: Aug 23 – 1pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
JUST FOR CHILDREN
DANCE BABY DANCE LUAU
What: for parents & children aged 6 mo – 7 yrs
When: Aug 22 – 2 - 5pm
Where: Rix Lounge at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-832-4814
FUNDRAISERS
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
A.U.T.I.S.M.
What: music festival benefitting Autism Speaks
When: Aug 23 – 2pm – 2am
Where: Fusion Ultra Lounge
875 Woodbury Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-281-8987
ETC.
PEACE THROUGH MASS MEDIA
What: Peace University of Mass Communications present a seminar on using media for global conflict resolution
When: Aug 21 – 4 - 8pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Blvd
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-239-1234
UNITING FOR AMERICA
What: Activists gather for an evening of patriotism and entertainment featuring Lloyd Marcus & the McPhersons
When: Aug 22 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
N. Rosalind Ave. & E. Washington St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
MINI-MEGACON
What: comic book & sci-fi convention
When: Aug 22 – 10am - 7pm
23rd – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: Sat - $22; Sun - $19; 2-day pass $36
Contact: 386-364-1826
PRO-HEALTH CARE REFORM RALLY
What: Activists voice their opinion in support of the Congressional health care plan
When: Aug 23 – 4 - 6pm
Where: Orlando City Hall
400 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4279
PLAN AHEAD
POSSIBLE LIVES
What: a Global Lens film screening
When: Aug 28 – 4 & 7pm
30th – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: adults - $12; seniors & students - $11; 17 & under - $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
PLAYDATE ORLANDO
What: board game night for adults
When: Aug 28 – 8pm – 2am
Where: Rix’s Lounge
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $5 - $10 after 9pm; must be over 21
Contact: 407-939-3806
HORSE SHOW
What: presented by the Orlando Arabian Horse Club
When: Aug 29 – 30 - 9am
Where: Clarcona Horseman’s Park
3535 Damon Rd
Apopka
Cost: Free for spectators; concessions & BBQ on 29th
Contact: 321-231-1221
BBQ COOKOFF & FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: 12-15 teams; live music; children’s activities; lunch
When: Aug 29 – 10am – 7pm
Where: Trinity Downtown
123 E. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 – all-you-can-eat BBQ wristbands
Contact: 407-295-6269
ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
What: hosted by Orlando PlayDate Foundation, a social networking site connecting children with disabilities; also a panel of doctors for parents to ask questions & get information about resources available; food & drinks provided
When: Aug 29 – noon - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-770-7809
LUNA
What: Learn about the interactions between life on Earth and our moon
When: Aug 29 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
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
GROWING ORCHIDS
What: with Doug Watson or World Wide Orchids
When: Sept 9 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
JOB FAIR
What: over 70 employers hosted by the Central Florida Employment Council
When: Sept 9 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – dress properly; no children; bring resumes
Contact: 407-834-4022
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN
What: with Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner for Orange & Osceola counties
When: Sept 10 – noon - 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring your lunch or pre-order for a small charge
Contact: 407-836-7010
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