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! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!
ART & LITERATURE
READING WITH RINGLING
What: clowns Todd & Timea Zimmerman blend the magic of the circus with the importance of reading
When: Dec 18 – 10:30am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
THEATER & MOVIES
DICKENS BY CANDLELIGHT
What: annual interactive telling of A Christmas Carol as a ghost story
When: Dec 15 - 20 - 8pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-328-9005
RIFFTRAX: CHRISTMAS SHORTS - STRAVAGANZA
What: Stars and writers from Mystery Science Theater 3000 lampoon a series of short holiday related movies and commercials
When: Dec 16 & 17 - 8pm
Where: Cinemark at Festival Bay Mall
5150 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $12.50
Contact: 407-352-1042
THE EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES
What: Jeff Goode's comedy about the less famous Santa flyers
When: Dec 17 & 18 - 8pm
19th – 8 & 10pm
20th – 3 & 8pm
Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park
419A Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $10 - 15
Contact: 407-920-4034
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of the Four Christmases
When: Dec 18 – 8pm – gates open at 6
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adult; $2 children – bring dinner, blankets, chairs; concessions available
Contact: 407-246-2620
THE BRAVE TIN SOLDIER
What: Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale brought to the stage
When: Dec 20 – 2pm
Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave
Sanford
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-321-8111
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS
What: outdoor screenings
When: Dec 21 – 7pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
THE LION IN WINTER
What: James Goldman's dramedy about the affairs of King Henry II on a peculiar Christmas
When: thru Dec 20
Thurs – Sat – 7:30pm
Sun – 2:30pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $24 - 26
Contact: 407-297-8788
HAUL OUT THE HOLLYDAYS
What: An upbeat collection of songs from Broadway, film, radio and television celebrating the holiday
When: thru Dec 20
Fri & Sat – 7:30pm
Sat & Sun – 2pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711-B Orange Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $24 - 32
Contact: 407-645-0145
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What: traditional telling of the classic tale, directed by Frank Hilgenberg
When: thru Dec 20
Thurs – Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2:30pm
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-841-0083
DEAR SANTA
What: A child's request throws a wrench in Santa's works in this family comedy
When: thru Dec 20
Fri – 7pm
Sat – 2 & 7pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-896-7365
IT WAS A VERY GOOD YULE
What: A medley covering five centuries of Christmas songs
When: thru Dec 23
Thurs – Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: Call
Contact: 407-297-8788
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD
What: Take a comedic romp in 90 minutes through all the familiar yule tales
When: thru Dec 27
Wed & Thurs – 7pm
Fri & Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 38
Contact: 407-447-1700
MUSIC
MICHAEL ANDREW’S SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS 2009
What: Michael Andrew and the Atomic Big Band present a night of holiday favorites with hep twists and comedic hijinx
When: Dec 18 – 2:30 & 8:30pm
19th – 4 & 8:30pm
Where: The Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $40 - 55
Contact: 407-228-1220
HEALTH
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
When: Dec 18 – 10 – 11am
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
FUNDRAISER
JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK
What: A holiday jaunt to benefit the Arthritis Foundation
When: Dec 19 – 7:30am
Where: Baldwin Park
New Broad & Jake Streets
Orlando
Cost: $25
NATURE
FIELD TRIP – MEAD GARDENS
What: guided tour and questions & answers about the 47.6 acre park
When: Dec 19 – 8:30am
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-977-4389
WARM SEASON VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: with Ed Thralls
When: Dec 19 – 1:30pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
FOOD, BEER & WINE
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
What: The HOPE Foundation and area churches provide gifts and food to families in need for the holidays
When: Dec 20 – 1 - 5pm
Where: Oviedo Gymnasium and Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd
Oviedo
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-366-3422
www.CityofOviedo.net & www.HelpForTheHomeless.net
HOLIDAY
CHANU-IKEA
What: Brian Feldman leads a Chanukah-centric walking tour through IKEA in Google translated Swedish
When: Dec 18 – 7pm
Where: IKEA
4092 Eastgate Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-355-3155
SNOW FEST
What: The winter party involves ice skating and playing in real snow in the Florida sun
When: Dec 19 – 2 – 6pm
Where: RDV Sportsplex
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Maitland
Cost: $7 adults; $13 children
Contact: 407-916-2442
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
What: family activities and outdoor ice skating
When: Dec 11 - 20
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free - $7 ice skating admission
Contact: 407-898-3130
ALOHA HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
What: Surfer Santa, face painting, food, music, arts & crafts, fire performers, vendors
When: Dec 20 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-234-4592
ETC.
NEIL HAMBURGER
What: Nervous, poorly delivered laughs from "America's Funnyman"
When: Dec 16 – 8pm
Where: Back Booth
37 W. Pine St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 12
Contact: 407-999-2570
FAMILY DATE NIGHT: JUST DESSERTS
What: Learn simple holiday recipes with provided ingredients
When: Dec 18 – 7 – 9pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-836-8500
SHELTER FRIENDS 2009
What: A children's camp of hands-on interactions and learning activities about shelter animals presented by the SPCA of Central Florida
When: Dec 21 & 22 – 9am – 5pm
Where: The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
Orlando
Cost: $50
Contact: 407-248-1756
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