This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
THEATER
PLAYFEST
What: the Harriett Lake Festival of new plays, readings, workshops, etc.
When: January 23 – February 1
www.OrlandoShakes.org
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center @ Loch Haven Cultural Park
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: Call Box Office
Contact: 407-447-1700
FIVE BY DESIGN
What: skits, songs, etc.
When: January 24 – 2 & 8pm
www.OrlandoPhil.org
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
401 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $13 - 65
Contact: 407-770-0071
LITERARY
PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP
What: screenplay writer Alyn Darnay with discuss his book
When: January 22 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7483
FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM BOOK SALE
What: hardcover, paperback, magazines, videos, cd’s & tapes
When: January 23 - 24 – 10am – 5pm
25th – 1 – 4:30pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
ETC
MONSTER JAM
What: monster truck rally
When: January 24 – 7:30pm
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl
1610 W. Church St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 20
Contact: 407-849-2020
JOB FAIR
What: with more than 70 employers
When: January 28 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
Contact: 407-834-4022
ON-GOING
“CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT
What: artwork by Miriam Brysk
When: Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
BEGINNING RACEWALKING
What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail
When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm
Where: Chapin Station
501 Crown Point Cross Road
Winter Garden
Cost: Free; advanced registration required
Contact: 407-654-1108
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
FLOIRDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
What: landscaping and irrigation while protecting our natural resources
When: January 29 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
CHILI COOK-OFF
What: benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
When: January 30 – 6pm
Where: Winter Garden City Hall
300 W. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: $5 adults, 2.50 children
Contact: 407-656-4111 x 2266
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE SALE
What: The Maitland Women’s Club with 60 vendors & food available
When: January 31 – 8am - 3pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-830-6373
SAFE BOATING
What: presented by US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 4-11 – meets the requirements for Youth Boating certification
When: February 7 – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic
5201 Raymond St.
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-876-2977
ECO-NOMIC LIVING EXPO
What: vendors, innovative products, prizes, workshops for adults & children
When: February 7 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free; must register by 2/3
Contact: 407-254-9200
CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY
What: CPR training by CPR Assoc. of America for heart month
When: February 14 – 9am to noon
Where: Florida Hospital AHA Training Center
201 Park Place – Ste. 321
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free; registration deadline 2/11
Contact: 407-829-3344
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