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! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.
ART & LITERATURE
POETS, COMPOSERS & VISUAL ARTISTS
What: Orlando/Winter Park branch of the National League of American Pen Women show off a diversity of talents at the monthly 1st Thursday art party
When: Jan 7 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
CLAY ASPECTS
What: New sculptural works from Vincent Sansone and Doug Bringle
When: thru Jan 9 – Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm
Fri & Sat – 9am – 1pm
Where: Crealde School or Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1186
LOU FREY, JR
What: discussion with the congressman & author of Political Rules of the Road
When: Jan 9 – 10am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
MEET THE PLAYWRIGHTS
What: interact with the writers who will be featured at this year's Playwrights Round Table
When: Jan 9 – 1:30pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3300
MOVIE & MUSIC
LABYRINTH
What: presentation of the Jim Henson classic
When: Jan 7 – 8pm
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $5 - 7
Contact: 407-403-5993
SPOTLIGHT SERIES: NATALIE CORDONE
What: singer presents a New York-style cabaret
When: Jan 8 & 9 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711 B Orange Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-645-0145
PARALLEL LIVES
What: documentary chronicling the lives of a white professor and an African-American journalist during the Jim Crow era
When: Jan 8 & 9 – 8pm
Where: Garden Theatre
160 W. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: $22
Contact: 407-877-4736
FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
When: Jan 10
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free - $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
COMEDY
MICHAEL WINSLOW
What: Stand-up from the sound effects guy
When: Jan 10 – 9pm
Where: Blue Martini
4200 Conroy Rd
Orlando
Cost: Call
Contact: 407-447-2583
ABSENT MINDED IMPROV
What: comedy group takes suggestions from the crowd
When: Jan 11 – 8:30pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-835-0646
NATURE & LANDSCAPE
LAKE FORMOSA COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAY
What: Volunteers spend the morning helping the Simple Living Institute build a new community garden
When: Jan 9 – 10am - 1pm
Where: Lake Formosa
Philadelphia Ave & S. Lake Formosa Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
PRUNING AND GROOMING YOUR ROSES
What: presented by Tom Burke
When: Jan 10 – 2:30pm – doors open 2pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-1219
WILDFLOWERS OF FLORIDA
What: speaker Walter Taylor of UCF
When: Jan 12 – 6:30pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
ETC.
TECHNICALLY, WE’RE DRINKING
What: gathering for local artistic and tech-oriented professionals
When: Jan 6 – 6pm
Where: The Monkey Bar
26 Wall Street Plaza
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-481-1030
CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE
What: Have a beer and a plain-language chat with a scientific expert
When: Jan 6
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-0646
ZORA NEALE HURSTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
What: writer, folklorist & anthropologist
When: Jan 7 – noon – 2:30pm
Where: Orange County Public Library
200 E. Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
RETRO GAME NIGHT
What: Old-fashioned fun with an array of classic board and video games throughout the museum, nostalgic treats and a cash bar. Retro attire encouraged
When: Jan 8 – 7pm - midnight
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-836-8500
FAMILY FUNSHOP: THE DRAMA IN YOU
What: Acting and audition basics and activities designed to reveal the acting people do everyday
When: Jan 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-836-8500
EXPERIENCE THE TITANIC
What: reenactment of survivor accounts from the famous maritime disaster
When: Jan 9 – 2pm
Where: Orange County Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
I DO DOWNTOWN BRIDAL CRAWL
What: Meet downtown's wedding professionals and visit wedding event venues while enjoying food, drink, and entertainment
When: Jan 10 – noon – 5pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 15
Contact: 407-836-8500
PLAN AHEAD
MARKED FOR LIFE
What: female tattoo artist expo with contests, seminars & entertainment
When: Jan 15 - 16 – noon – midnight
17th – noon – 8pm
Where: Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown
191 E. Pine St
Orlando
Cost: $15 per day; 15 & under – Free, but must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 407-568-9200
FAMILY SAFETY DAY
What: presented by the American Red Cross for ages 14 - 24
When: Jan 16 – 8am – 4:30pm
Where: Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-4141
CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
What: competitions, dancing & music
When: Jan 16 – 8am - 9pm
17th – 9am – 5pm
Where: Central Winds Park
1000 E SR 434
Winter Springs
Cost: Sat - $12 advance; $15 at the gate
Sun - $10 advance; $12 at the gate
Contact: www.FlaScot.com
REPTICON
What: expo with vendors, seminars & activities
When: Jan 16 – 10am - 5pm
17th – 10am – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults; $5 ages 5-12; younger free
Contact: 863-687-4102
AROUND THE WORLD WITH PORCELAIN ART SHOW
What: demonstrations, art & supplies for sale
When: Jan 18 – 9am - 5pm
19th – 9am – 3pm
Where: Bahia Shrine Auditorium
2300 Pembrooke Dr
Maitland
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-660-8811
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE
When: Jan 18 – 10am
Where: VFW Post 10147
519 S. Central Ave
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-889-4464
BROMELIADS
What: presented by Maggie Groovie of Colorzone Wholesale Nursery
When: Jan 20 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
TRAIL OF TREES
What: high energy education program for youths & their families about the importance of trees
When: Jan 20 – 3pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
FEATHERED FRENZY: SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS AT MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
What: presented by Tom Dunkerton & the Orange Audubon Society
When: Jan 21 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-637-2525
JOB FAIR
What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
When: Jan 27 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
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