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
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
ROMEO ET JULIETTE
What: Charles Gounod’s operatic translation of Shakespeare's tragic play, shown as part of the Enzian's Summer Opera Series
When: Aug 29 – noon
31st – 8pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
MAITLAND POETS & WRITERS
What: readings on the Farmer’s Market stage
When: Aug 30 – 11:15am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-274-4329
AVERAGE COMMUNITY
What: documentary about the '80s hardcore punk scene through the eyes teens from Trenton, N.J
When: Aug 30 – 12:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-629-0054
BOOTLEG ON THE BIG SCREEN
What: Dave Segal of Bootleg Television intercuts road videos with performances by Shak Nasti and Thomas Wynn & the Believers
When: Aug 30 – 9pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-929-6600
MOVIE MONDAY
What: The intimate pub screens watery epics, with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Abyss and Das Boot
When: Aug 31 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-2578
http://www.myspace.com/theredlightredlight
JUST FOR CHILDREN
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
NATURE
GREEN GARDENING: NATIONAL WILDLIFE CERTIFICATION
What: Learn sustainable gardening practices that can turn any garden into a wildlife friendly habitat and become a Certified Wildlife Habitat When: Aug 29 – 10am - noon
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 US Hgwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-4450
FOOD
HIGH & MIGHTY BEER KICKOFF
What: new brew offers sample flights, with music from Jazz Revolver
When: Aug 27 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-893-9832
http://www.myspace.com/theredlightredlight
FUNDRAISERS
LES PAUL TRIBUTE SHOW
What: Local musicians Thomas Wynn, Kaleigh Baker, Jeff Nolan, Joseph Martens and more pay tribute to the guitar pioneer, with videos of Paul's work and a live art show Jim Jackson; all proceeds benefit Connections4Kids and Family
When: Aug 27 – 9pm
Where: The Lodge
49 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-650-8786
HOGS SAVING DOGS
What: bike ride, raffle & auction to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy
When: Aug 30 – 9am
Where: Fleet Reserve
3040 SR 46
Sanford
Cost: $6 breakfast/lunch
Contact: 407-302-4497
ETC.
CITY SKIP DAY
What: A street party to celebrate not going to your job, featuring live music, food and drink specials
When: Aug 28 – noon
Where: Downtown Orlando
Church St. & Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
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
ALL-BREED 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
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
A TASTE OF THE J
What: local restaurants sample their wares for the grand opening ceremony of the new southwest campus for the Orlando Jewish Community Center
When: Aug 30 – 11am - 4pm
Where: Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Campus
11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-7593
WALKING TOURS IN WINTER PARK
What: A guided tour of the churches detailed in the current Heritage Center exhibit Sacred Places, Sacred History: Black Churches of West Winter Park
When: Aug 30, Sept 6 & 20 – 1:30 – 3:30pm
Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
VOLUNTEER FAIR
What: non-profit orgs will have booths for people to find out about volunteer opportunities within the community
When: Aug 30 – 2 - 5pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
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
PLAN AHEAD
FALL LAWN CARE
What: how to repair lawn damage caused by insects, weeds & root rot
When: Sept 3 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
What: screening of Race to Witch Mountain
When: Sept 3 – 6:30pm
Where: Winter Garden Library
805 E. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of America’s Sweetheart
When: Sept 4 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
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
SEMINOLE UNCORKED
What: wine tasting and auction to benefit The Mustard Seed
When: Sept 10 – 5:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole Towne Center
200 N. Entrance Rd
Sanford
Cost: $35 advance; $45 day of the event
Contact: 407-290-1060
HIDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT BY GREG DAWSON
What: true story how his mother & aunt survived the Holocaust as entertainers to then study at Julliard; with a book signing and reception
When: Sept 10 – 7pm
Where: Holocaust Resource & Education Center of Central Florida
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
7TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN HEALTH FAIR
What: prevention education and free screenings for blood pressure, body mass, HIV, glucose, cholesterol (must fast), pap smears & prostrate offered by The Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention
When: Sept 12 – 8am - 2pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free – screenings on a first come-first served basis
Contact: 407-648-9440 x 14
COIN AND MONEY SHOW
What: over 125 vendors buying and selling
When: Sept 11 & 12 – 10am - 6pm
13th – 10am – 3pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free & receive a free coin
Contact: 407-889-3658
5TH ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY
What: presented by Smithsonian Magazine
When: Sept 26
Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free – download your card at www.smithsonian.com/museumday
Contact: 407-647-6294
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