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, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY
What: rock recording artist Oshan
When: June 19 - noon
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
MARY CARTY
What: signing by the author of The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test
When: June 19 – 6:30pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
HARRY MOORE
What: Spongebob Squarepants illustrator
When: June 20 – 3pm
Where: Urban Think! Kids
1309 Edgewater Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-615-0583
MOVIES ON THE LAWN
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: June 20 – 8pm
Where: Highland Manor
604 E. Main St.
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-886-6226
CLASSICS IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: June 20
Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
100 Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-324-3002
CONCERT – THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER
What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Sovereign Brass
When: June 22 – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $17 - 37
Contact: 407-770-0071
NATURE - ENVIRONMENT
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: for Orange County residents; 15 min training session is required; 1st come 1st served
When: June 20 – 8am - noon
Where: Blanchard Park
2451 N. Dean Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
FLORIDA GREAT OUTDOORS
What: Wekiwa Springs & Lake Louisa State Park staff discuss hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing & horseback riding on the 1000’s of acres of parkland in Central Florida
When & Where: various times & libraries throughout the Greater Orlando area
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
FOOD & WINE
GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA
What: Malbec wine tasting
When: June 25 – 6pm
Where: Morton’s Steakhouse
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $45
Contact: 407-248-3485
SUMMER WINE TASTING
What: wine, beer, spirits & appetizers benefitting the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
When: June 25 – 6pm
Where: Total Wine & More
2712 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
ETC
FCSPORTS FOUNDATION MVP’S PUB CRAWL
What: Sports fans show their spirit and drink their way through a series of downtown bars, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation
When: June 19 – 6pm
Where: Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge
26 Wall Street Plaza
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-481-1199
ROCK FEST
What: vendors sell gemstones, minerals & hand-made jewelry
When: June 20 – 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Educational and activities celebrating the freeing of slaves in 1862 with youth jazz clinics, a health fair, vendors, art and performances from dancers, actors and musicians, culminating in a concert by Midnight Star
When: June 20 – 10am
Where: Lake Eola Park
N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY
What: Surf clinics, live music, food and more to celebrate the summer solstice and the sport of surfing
When: June 20 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Dinky Dock Park
Ollie Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
DAIRY DAY
What: the science of milk in an interactive presentation featuring a live cow, a Q&A with a dairy farmer and a cooking demonstration from chef Jon Ashton
When: June 20 – 11am – 3pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
What: recognizing the achievements of many refugees in Central Florida naturalization ceremony, art, entertainment, health fair
When: June 20 – 11am – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
BLUES ‘N’ SOUL EXCHANGE 2
What: live music and dancing at various venues around town
When: June 20 & 21 – various times
Where: Orlando
Cost: $5 - 90
Contact: 407-766-9849
IGNITE ORLANDO
What: presentations on local culture and technology
When: June 24 – 6:30pm
Where: Slingapour’s
Wall Street Plaza
18 Wall St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-849-1515
GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS
What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky
When: June 26 – 8:30
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
SOL
What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star
When: June 20 & 27 – 8:30
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
ON-GOING
SUNDAY STORYTIME
What: fun reading of a story for children
When: 1pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
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
SECOND SUNDAYS – FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free - $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
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
MOVIES IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: Third Saturday’s
Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
100 Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-324-3002
ART IN CHAMBERS
What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons
When: Mon - Fri – 8am - 5pm
Where: Winter Park City Hall
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3498
THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY – AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS
What: 45 minute docent-guided tours
When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am - 4pm
Fri – 9:30am – 8pm
Sun – 1 – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;
Free Fri 4 - 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 – July 28 with reservations
Contact: 407-645-5311
PLAN AHEAD
MUSLIM WOMEN; BEYOND THE MYTHS
What: experts from UCF discuss Muslim life from the woman’s perspective
When: June 27 – 2pm
Where: Alafaya Public Library
12000 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
SHAMPOOCHI
What: dog washing & photography to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy
When: June 28 – 9am - 4pm
Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon
804 E. Washington St.
Orlando
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Contact: 407-245-7006
RED, HOT & BOOM
What: fireworks & celebration
When: July 3 – 4 - 11pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
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