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, Food, Nature, Etc. There is surely something for everyone. There is also an extensive complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
3RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP
What: Including CityArts Factory, Gallery at Avalon Island, The Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando City Hall Gallery, The Office Gallery, Gallery at Metro, Nu Visions in Photography, Blank Space, Mother Falcon Clothing, Dog & Friends and Kush Gallery
When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648--7060
THE ARTWORK OF MARLEN MUCCIO & PRAYONG DEEYING OPENING RECEPTION
What: The two artists present traditional paintings, realistic portraiture, photography and a life-size bronze sculpture
When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm
Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-312-0708
SHADES OF GREY
What: Paintings and drawings hitting the greyscale palette by Rustin Robinson
When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Blank Space
201 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-481-9001
SIXTH ANNUAL RED CHAIR AFFAIR VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
What: ArtistRegistry.com presents works relating to a red chair
When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648--7060
JAZZ ART ON A SUMMER NIGHT
What: Jazz-inspired art display with music by The Jazz Revolvers
When: July 15 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-893-9832
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THE DAILYCITY.COM MOBILE ART SHOW #11
What: Betsy Dye will hang cardboard cukoo clocks, felt clutches, Bob Dylan tribute paintings and more on a giant tree inside the U-Haul
When: July 15 – 7 – 9pm
Where: Downtown Orlando
Orange Ave & Pine St
Orlando
Cost: Free
FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE
What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live music
When: July 16 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
GALLERY TALK WITH AB THE FLAGMAN
What: Hear about the artist's inspirations for making folk art
When: July 17 – 1PM
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-2774
CREATIVE NATIVES
What: A collection of artists showcasing mural-type installations, original paintings, large-scale etchings and sculpture
When: July 17 – 7 - 11pm
Where: Neon Forest Gallery
1741 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-217-1675
FROM DUST TO LIFE
What: The Arts Hub Florida and curator Mendi Cowles present a solo exhibition featuring the free-form artwork of Jason L. Lee
When: July 19 – 8 – 11pm
Where: Peacock Room
1321 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-0048
AUTHOR
THE RAVENOUS ROAD TRIP
What: Author John Perry shares a special reading of his book The Book That Eats People
When: July 17 – 11:30am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
MUSIC
LOUNGE BATTLES
What: Four-day hip-hop and emcee convention with Varras Tower, Myka, Tzarizm and others
When: July 15 – 18 – 5pm – 2am
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-403-5993
NERDAPALOOZA
What: Nerd culture and rock & roll meet with nerdcore hip-hop, chiptunes, wizard rock and video game-inspired music
When: July 17 & 18 – 10am - 11pm
Where: Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel
7499 August National Dr
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 30
Contact: 407-851-9000
MOVIE/THEATER
ANNIE
What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan
When: July 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 - 31 – 8pm
18, 25 & 8/1 – 2:30pm
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-841-0083
CINEMA IN THE PARK
What: Outdoor screening of The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
When: July 16 – 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
W. First St & S. Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
CHILDREN
TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL
What: Orlando Repertory Theatre presents a 10-day festival with face painting, musical petting zoo, interactive activities and entertainment by Milkshake, Airborne Comedians and others
When: July 16 – 25 – various times
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free - $12
Contact: 407-896-7365
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: July 16 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD SHOW
What: Orlando Shakes production of the children's play about grandmother's house and the big bad wolf
When: Tues – Fri – 10:30am through August 8th
Sat – 2pm
Sun – 4:30pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $9 - 10
Contact: 407-447-1700
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
A STAR TO STEER BY: CONCEPTS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
What: Full-dome video explores the impact the stars have had on world exploration
When: July 17, 24 & 31 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY
What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night's sky
When: July 23 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY
What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere
When: July 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
FOOD & DRINK
5TH ANNUAL CRAZY 80’S PUB CRAWL
What: Drink around downtown in your favorite retro getup making stops at the Lodge, Finnhenry's, I-Bar, Tabu, Wall Street and Church Street
When: July 17 – 8pm
Where: The Lodge
49 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 20
Contact: 407-650-8786
FUNDRAISING
17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY MASCOT GAMES
What: Professional sports team mascots from around the country compete in wacky games benefitting Orlando New Hope For Kids
When: July 16 – 12:30pm
17th – 2pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St
Orlando
Cost: $9 - 15
Contact: 407-849-2020
MEL’S BAD GIRLS CLUB ADULT PROM: IT’S YOUR LUCKY NIGHT
What: Dancing, prom games, appetizers, a silent auction and raffles to benefit B.A.S.E. Camp Children's Cancer Foundation
When: July 17 – 8pm
Where: Legends Sports Bar & Grill
1315 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $30 - 40
Contact: 407-704-3644
SOUTHERN FRIED SUNDAY’S 2ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THE MUSTARD SEED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
What: Classic cars, a pin-up girl contest, cornhole tournament, dunk tank, barbecue buffet and live music to benefit the Mustard Seed of Central Florida
When: July 18 – 3:30 - 11pm
Where: Copper Rocket Pub
106 Lake Ave
Maitland
Cost: $8 w/barbeque
Contact: 407-645-0069
ETC
MAITLAND’S FOUNDING FAMILIES OPENING RECEPTION
What: As part of the Founders' Week Celebration for the 125th City of Maitland anniversary
When: July 16 – 5:30 – 7pm
Where: Maitland Historical and Telephone Museum
221 W. Packwood Ave
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-644-1364
TWO WEEKS IN LOUISIANA
What: Crealde’s Photography Department Head Rick Lang speaks about his photographic trip to Louisiana in May 200
When: July 16 – 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Creadle School of Art
600 St. Andrew Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
PARTY IN THE PARK
What: A parade, food and fireworks to celebrate Maitland's 125th anniversary
When: July 17 – 3pm
Where: Lake Lily Park
641 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-6268
CULTURE QUEST: FLORIDA IN THE CIVIL WAR
What: Three-day educational seminar on Florida's role in the War Between the States
When: July 20 – 22 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35 - 85
Contact: 407-836-7010
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