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
ORLANDO DOWNTOWN ART & LIVING EXPO
What: 100+ juried art & fine craft vendors + concerts
When: February 21 - 22 – 11am - 6pm
Where: Global Gallery at the Plaza
183 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-588-1260
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
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
What: geared towards adult beginners, but open to all levels
When: February 21 – 10:30am - noon
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
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
LANDSCAPING/NATURE
SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle
When: February 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
NATURE’S BOUNTY – COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY
What: speakers and vendors
When: February 21 – 8:30am - 2pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
THE POWER OF DIVERSITY: IN THE RAINFOREST & IN THE WORKPLACE
What: researcher & National Geographic speaker, Nalini Nadkarni
When: February 24 – 1 - 2pm
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-582-1729
ETC
ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
What: furniture, paintings, jewelry, rugs, porcelain, etc.
When: February 20 - 21 – 10am - 5pm
22nd – noon – 5pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-4231 – x 254
BBQ LUNCH – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
What: benefits Habitat with 5/3 Bank – free credit report, etc.
When: February 21 – 11am - 2pm
Where: Habitat ReStore
2001 N. Rock Springs Road
Apopka
Cost: $8 adults; 4 – children under 12
Contact: 407-880-8280
LADIES LAUGH OUT LOUD
What: comedy & music to benefit the American Heart Assn.
When: February 21 – 2pm
Where: Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-279-1089
3RD ANNUAL BLUES BBQ FESTIVAL
When: February 22 – 2 - 9pm
Where: Orlando City Hall
400 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2036
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
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
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
CAREGIVER SEMINAR
What: learn healthy communication skills
When: February 26 – 6:30 - 8pm
Where: Senior’s First/CCE Adult Day Care
1655 Peel Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration required; respite care available on site
Contact: 407-894-4669
GALLAGHER
When: February 27 & 28 – 8pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown
304 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $25; Watermelon Patch Seats - $35
Contact: 407-629-2665
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
SAFE BOATING
What: class & meets youth boating certification requirements
When: February 28 – 8am – 4:30pm
Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic
5201 Raymond Street
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-876-2977
HEALTH FAIR
What: cholesterol, chiropractic, body fat, blood pressure, etc.
When: February 28 – 9 – 11am
Where: Winter Park YMCA Family Center
1201 N. Lakemont Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-1509
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
What: with Wanda Weber by the Central Florida Watercolor Society
When: March 1 – 1:30pm
Where: Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-831-7108
KIDZART
What: children’s art show & family activities
When: March 1 – 2 - 4pm
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free - admission required for some activities
Contact: 407-645-5933
HOLIDAY ROSES
What: Antique Roses of the South, by Peggy Rose Martin
When: March 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Garden House
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-556-3936
GETTING READY TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT
What: for those who are currently unemployed & were full-timers; presented by Marilyn Marks, an organizational consultant for 25+ years.
When: March 2 & 9 – 9:30am - noon
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free – 2-part course; registration deadline 2/24
Contact: 407-645-5933
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
SPRING POPS CONCERT
What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato
When: March 15 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs
Contact: 407-896-6700
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