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
RACHEL KAPITAN & JOHN CONNOLLY
What: Maitland poets & writers public reading
When: Jan 17 – 11am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-310-2464
SPOKEN WORD POETRY READING
What: in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: Jan 17 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College Cornell Campus Center
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
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
MOVIE & MUSIC
PROFESSIONAL SCRIPTWRITING FOR THE INDIE FILMMAKER
What: Orlando Hispanic Film Festival presents this seminar with screenwriter Alyn Darnay
When: Jan 13 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Richard Pryor/Gene Wilder comedy Silver Streak
When: Jan 14 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
2010 HERITAGE JUBILEE
What: African American Cultural Forum celebrates black achievement, featuring baritone Broadway singer Norm Lewis
When: Jan 15 – 8pm
Where: Seminole State College
Fine Arts Concert Hall
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-4722
NATURE & LANDSCAPE
CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE
What: Garden Tours offered at 10am & 2pm
When: Jan 7 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
FOOD & DRINK
ALIVE AFTER 5 CHILI COOK-OFF
What: Judge Downtown Sanford's best chili while enjoying live music and games
When: Jan 14 – 5pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & S Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: $7
COCKTAILS & COSMOS
What: Music, cocktails and scientific activities mingling with the annual Otronicon video game exhibit
When: Jan 16 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
ETC.
WINTER PARK SIP AND STREET PARTY
What: Vendors and entertainers with a variety of activities available throughout the weekend
When: Jan 14 – 17 – various times
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: www.CityOfWinterPark.org
OTRONICON
What: video gaming expo with demonstrations and competition
When: Jan 15 - 16 – 10am - midnight
17 - 18 – 10am – 10pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17 adults; $12 ages 3-11
Contact: 407-514-2000
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
AUDUBON PARK GARDEN DISTRICT KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
What: Main Street district organizes a fast and powerful footwork challenge
When: Jan 16 – 8am – 6pm
Where: Nokll Field
East Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free; $150 per team
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
GREAT TOY BUILD OFF
What: Competitors use Lincoln Logs, Legos, Erector Sets and Tinker Toys to make architectural structures
When: Jan 16 – 11am - 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
UNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL
What: games, career booths, retail vendors and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration that benefits the Educational Fulfillment Fund
When: Jan 17 – 1 – 5:30pm
18th – 10am – 5:30pm
Where: Shady Park
crnr of New England & Pennsylvania Aves
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3470
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
PLAN AHEAD
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
AUTISM TOWN HALL MEETING
What: experts discuss the latest diagnosis & treatment options including the role of genetics
When: Jan 20 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-303-1700
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
BATTLE OF TOWNSEND’S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL
What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.
When: Jan 30 - 31 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Renninger’s Antique Center
20651 US Hwy 441
Mt. Dora
Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-422-2956
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