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!
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
GLOBAL LENS
What: film screening of Songs From The Southern Seas
When: July 31 – 4 & 7pm
Aug 1 – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 ages 4 - 17
Contact: 407-896-4231
ORSON WELLES’ WAR OF THE WORLDS
What: recreating Welles’ 1938 broadcast
When: July 31 - Aug 9
Fri & Sat – 8pm
Sun – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-447-1700
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Inkheart
When: July 31 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Pink Panther 2
When: Aug 1 – 8:30pm
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Rd
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3180
SUMMER SING
What: The Bach Festival Society invites people who love to sing to experience performing in the professional choir, regardless of skill
When: Aug 3 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College
Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-1517
JUST FOR CHILDREN
ADVENTURE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM CAMP-IN
What: for ages 5 -11 - explore ancient Egypt; discover dinosaurs; investigate cowboys & Indians
When: Aug 8 – 7pm – Aug. 9 – 8am
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $25 for children of members; $35 non-members – bring a sleeping bag & pillow; evening snack & breakfast served
Contact: 407-836-8580
FOOD & WINE
WINE FOR US
What: a tasting to benefit Water For People
When: July 30 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-423-0030
NATURE – ENVIRONMENT
FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: learn the basics including soil prep, pH balance, etc.
When: Aug 1 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
NATIVE PLANTS
What: program by Carolina Lane discussing taxonomy, plant classification
When: Aug 4 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: with Ed Thralls, residential horticulturist & master gardener with the Orange County/IFAS extension
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FUNDRAISERS
ROCK ON THE MOON AND SING WITH THE STARS
What: Celebrities, including Deborah Gibson, Alfonso Ribeiro and JJ Redick, sing, dance and bartend at the piano bar to benefit the Fatone Family Foundation
When: July 30 – 6pm
Where: Howl at the Moon Saloon
8815 International Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 200
Contact: 407-354-5999
www.HowlAtTheMoon.com
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
What: Bond-style evening of drinks and gaming to benefit City of Life
When: July 31 – 7pm
Where: Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $50
FINE ART AUCTION
What: to benefit B. A. S. E. Camp children’s cancer foundation
When: Aug 1 – 4pm
Where: Baterby’s Art Auction Gallery
9101 International Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 866-537-0273
KICK-A-THON
What: students perform kicks for pledges to raise money for schools in Africa
When: Aug 1 – 6pm
Where: Martial Arts World
1630 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-897-6000
ETC.
THIRSTY FOR CHANGE
What: Orange County Young Democrats welcome state senator and candidate for attorney general Dan Gelber for a Q&A session following a brewery tour and prepared remarks
When: July 31 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Brewing Co.
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
www.OrlandoBrewing.com
BUDGET FRIENDLY FLORIDA VACATIONS
What: presented by reps from AAA Auto Club South
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
RACE CARS
What: meet drivers & their vehicles
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free + receive free tickets to a future race at Orlando Speedworld
Contact: 407-835-7480
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
What: presented by the Orange County Emergency Management Office discussing developing a family plan, disaster supply kit, securing your home & a pet plan
When: various times throughout July
Where: various Orange County Library locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
PLAN AHEAD
PAMPERED PET EXPO
What: Vendors and information on the latest ways to spoil your furriest friends
When: Aug 7 – 4 – 9pm
8th – 10am – 7pm
9th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 12
Contact: 407-345-9800
A NIGHT WITH THE DOLLY MAMAS
What: costume party & wine tasting benefitting Easter Seals of Central Florida
When: Aug 7 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Bullfish
102 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $25 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-644-2969
NEON DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
What: special dance for adults with disabilities
When: Aug 7 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center
610 N. Lake Formosa Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $1
Contact: 407-896-9372
CUP-A-THON BENEFIT
What: clay cups, chalices, goblets, tumblers, mugs & bowls by artists & faculty to benefit the school
When: Aug 7 – 7 - 10pm
8th – 11am – 2pm & 7 – 10pm
Where: Showalter Hughes Gallery
Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA: THE MUSICAL
What: toe-tapping version of Shakespeare's comedy
When: Aug 7 – 7pm
8th – 7pm
9th – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation
Contact: 407-447-1700
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s
When: Aug 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
BOWLING FOR CHARITY
What: bowling & raffle benefitting Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions
When: Aug 8 – 3pm
Where: Winter Park Bowl America
1111 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-620-8906
FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
When: Aug 9 – 1pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-1088
www.Enzian.org
FAMILY DATE NIGHT GAME TIME
When: Aug 14 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – members; non-members - $7 adults; $5 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-836-8580
MOVIES ON THE PLAZA
What: outdoor screening of Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
When: Aug 14 – 8pm
Where: Knight’s Plaza @ UCF Arena
N. Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3070
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
When: Tuesdays, Aug 18 - Nov. 17 – 8:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-254-9200
17TH ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
What: coed teams of 6 – 10 players
When: Aug 22
Where: Lee Vista Center
Lee Vista between Judd Rd & SR 436
Orlando
Cost: team registration $450 til 8/1; $500 after – teams raising over $1500 receive special benefits
Contact: 407-599-5077 x 24
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements
When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed
Contact: 407-254-7389
BRAILE TRANSCRIBER
What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home
When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am
Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.
1500 Falcon Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am
Contact: 407-894-8130
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