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.
ART
ARTFEST
What: arts & cultural events
When: February 6 - 15
Where: 75 venues in 4 counties by 83 organizations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-363-5816
LITERARY
ORLANDO POETRY TROUPE
When: February 7 – 1:30pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-2181
MUSIC
MARILYN HORNE – INSIGHTS INTO TECHNIQUE: A MASTER CLASS ON SINGING
What: presented by the Winter Park Institute at Rollins
When: February 4 – 5pm
Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
MOVIE
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of BIG
When: February 6 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
FILM SLAM
What: monthly short film competition
When: February 8 – 1pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-1088
HEALTH
FIT FOR LIFE
What: various classes & programs including Heart, Health & You, etc.
When: throughout February – click link for schedule
http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp?bhcp=1
Where: Orange County Public Library System – various locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7320
CHILDREN
VALENTINE ORIGAMI
What: learn how to make valentine origamis
When: February 7 – 11am
Where: SW Library
7255 Delta Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration require; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 407-835-7323
VALENTINE DAY CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN
When: February 7 – 2 - 3pm
Where: North Orange Branch Library Meeting Room
1211 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka
Cost: Free – materials provided
Contact: 407-835-7323
FOOD
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
What: all-you-can-eat by the Tangerine Improvement Society
When: February 7 – 8 – 10am
Where: Tangerine Park
7101 Wright St.
Mount Dora
Cost: $4
Contact: 352-455-3071
TASTE OF SOUL
What: dining & dancing to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
When: February 7 – 7pm
Where: Loch Haven Neighborhood Center
610 N. Lake Formosa Drive
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-310-7969
LANDSCAPING
NATIVE PLANTS
What: effects of global warming on plants by George Kish, author
When: February 3 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
LAKE APOPKA NATURE ART SHOW & SALE
What: tours, plant show & sale benefiting Friends of Lake Apopka
When: February 7 & 8 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Driftwood Gardens
2001 S. Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-889-5166
ETC
GAZA AND THE PALESTINIAN PLIGHT
What: college faculty panel discussion
When: February 5 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Rollins College – Bush Auditorium
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2638
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
34TH ANNUAL MOUNT DORA ARTS FESTIVAL
What: 285 artists & vendors
When: February 7 - 8 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Downtown Mount Dora
N. Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-383-0880
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
CARS FOR THE CURE
What: exotic car show to benefit American Lung Association
When: February 7 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Colonial Town Park
932 Market Promenade Ave.
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-425-5864
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
ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE
What: Crystal River archaeological site presented by Richard Estabrook
When: February 12 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-699-9861
SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle
When: February 12, 19, 26 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Univ. of FL Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
2725 S. Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: $20 including course guide & drawing supplies
Contact: 407-254-9200
15TH ANNUAL PAWS IN THE PARK
What: contests, vendors, etc. for homeless animals in Central Florida
When: February 14 – 8:30am - 1pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-248-1758
VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: basics of warm season vegetable gardening
When: February 14 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free; must register
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
HEART & VASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM
What: causes, risk factors, free health assessments
When: February 14 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Orlando Regional Medical Center
1414 Kuhl Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-843-2584
VALENTINE BIG BAND DANCE
What: by the Altamonte Springs Leisure Services & Altamonte Springs Jazz Ensemble
When: February 15 – 7 - 10pm
Where: Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-322-7528
ADOPTION PROGRAM
What: presented by Adoption Services of Central Florida
When: February 17 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Road
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-478-1504
CANCER COMMUNITY AWARENESS
What: education, screenings, food, raffles, entertainment, auction, arts & crafts
When: February 22 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course - education, demonstrations, tours.
When: February 24 & following Tues. – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – background check for all applicants
Contact: 407-254-7389
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
What: landscaping and irrigation practices while protecting resources
When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY
What: orange county residents can receive 2 trees per household
When: February 28 – 8am - noon
Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 Fort Christmas Road
Christmas
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda
When: March 14 – 7:30pm
Where: Quinn Strong Park
Packwood & Ventris Streets
Maitland
Cost: Free
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