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, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
24 X 24 OPENING
What: new gallery opens with an exhibit of works all 24 inches-by-24 inches in size
When: March 11 – 4 - 8pm
Where: Art Affair Gallery
301 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-466-6365
TONAL ZEPHYRS
What: Works from artists in the historic Emmons Cottage Gallery
When: March 12 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery (inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)
820A Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-0005
ART STROLL OF BALDWIN PARK
What: walk lined with live painting and original art for sale
When: March 13 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Baldwin Park Village Center
1097 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-206-3300
WISHFUL THINKING OPENING
What: Collection of new works from Mark Garro, Skot Olsen, Brody Albert, Jeremy Dower, Noah Doely and Chris Scarborough
When: March 13 – 8pm
Where: Bold Hype Gallery & Shop
1844 E. Winter Park Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-2965
MUSIC
JAZZ & BLUES OUTDOOR MARKET EXPERIENCE
What: Musicians take the stage throughout the day among a variety of vendors
When: March 14 - 11am – 5pm
Where: Veranda Park
2295 S. Hiawassee Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-822-0941
MUSIC IN THE GAZEBO
What: folk concert
When: March 14 – 2 - 4:30pm
Where: The Gazebo at Carl T. Langford Park
1808 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4464
SPRING FREE
What: Music from local bands, a beer garden and food until sunset
When: March 14 – 2:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Gaston Edwards Park
1236 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
SPRINGS POP CONCERT
What: Orlando Philharmonic led by Dirk Meyer
When: March 14 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free; bring a blanket & picnic
Contact: 407-896-6700
THEATER & MOVIES
I GOT RHYTHM!
What: outdoor screening; bring chairs, blankets, picnics; concessions available
When: March 5 – 14
Fri & Sat 7:30pm
Thurs, Sat & Sun – 2pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711B Orange Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $24 - 32
Contact: 407-645-0145
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Fantastic Voyage
When: March 11 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
MOVIES IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
When: March 13 – 7:30pm
Where: Quinn Strong Park
347 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-6268
CHILDREN
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE: A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL
What: The famous children's characters sing their adventures on stage
When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th
Sat – 2 & 7pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-896-7365
FAMILY FUNSHOP: LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
What: Guests from Regal Cinemas walk kids through the history and process of making movies
When: March 13 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-836-8500
FOOD
WINESTOCK
What: wine tastings, seminars, music
When: March 13 – 4 - 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $25; VIP $65
Contact: 407-571-8863
BEER BOMB BIKE TOUR
What: Cyclists ride to various bars and locales where there will be featured beers to taste
When: March 14 – 2 - 10pm
Where: Virgin Olive Market
807 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-601-7848
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
“GOING GREEN” PROGRAM
What: speaker Bernie Moro, the “Worm Lady”, of Saving Our Vital Earth
When: March 10 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD FESTIVAL
What: guided hikes, environmental exhibitors & programs, music & children’s crafts presented by the Orange County Parks & Recreation Division
When: March 13 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve
8777 SR 535
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-876-6696
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
What: speaker Jim Thomas of Biosphere
When: March 16 – 6:30pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
HEALTH
WOMEN’S FORUM TO DISCUSS HERBAL REMEDIES
What: ‘Myth Buster 101’
When: March 17 – noon
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Rd
Winter Park
Cost: $7 includes lunch; registration deadline 3/15/10
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227
HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN: EXPLODING MYTHS, IMPROVING OUTCOMES
What: by Dr. Claire Duvernoy
When: March 17 – 6:30pm
Where: Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-303-1700
FUNDRAISER
WHYNE & MUTTS ARTS STROLL
What: dog-friendly event with wine tastings to benefit the SPCA & College Park Partnerships
When: March 13 – 3 - 8pm
Where: Albert Park
Edgewater Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-2206
BASH FOR BOOKS – “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS”
What: music, food, wine, silent & live auctions, Michael Andrew
When: March 13 – 7 - 10pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $75 advance; $100 at the door
Contact: 407-623-3486
PAW-CASSO ART & WINE EVENT
What: benefitting Canine Companions for Independence
When: March 14 – 2 - 5pm
Where: Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Dr
Orlando
Cost: $50
Contact: 407-522-3305
ETC.
FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
What: Annual event with rides, games, activities, music and entertainment
When: through March 14 – 10am – 10:30pm
Where: Plant City Fairgrounds
2202 W. Reynolds St
Plant City
Cost: $8 - 30
Contact: 813-754-9194
LOG & TIMBER HOME SHOW
What: Meet with manufacturers, building product suppliers, financing companies, real estate consultants and custom décor craftsmen
When: March 12 – 11am – 6pm
13th – 10am – 6pm
14th – 10am – 4pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-685-9800
MEGACON 2010
What: comic book, sci-fi, anime & multimedia convention
When: March 12 - 14
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $21/day or $49/weekend in advance; $24/$55 day of the show
Contact: 386-364-1826
CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW
What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art
When: March 12 – 1 - 5pm
13th – 9am – 5pm
14th – 9am – 3pm
Where: Holiday Inn Orlando
6515 International Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-419-8517
PLAN AHEAD
WALK FOR WISHES
What: walking & entertainment to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
When: March 18 – 5:30 - 8pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 minimum registration
Contact: 407-622-4673 x 202
CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME & GARDEN SHOW
What: vendors & celebrity appearances
When: March 19 - 20 – 10am - 9pm
21st – 10am – 6pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; $5 children; $5 seniors on Friday only
Contact: 877-871-7469
DISNEY LIVE! ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW
When: March 19 – 3 & 6:30pm
Where: UCF Arena Building
50 N. Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $18 - 50
Contact: 407-823-6006
EDIBLE LANDSCAPES
What: vegetables, herbs & fruit growing including care & maintenance
When: March 20 – 9 - 10:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
KIDS AT THE CASA
What: Spanish themed festival with art, storytelling & music
When: March 20 – 10am - 1pm
Where: Casa Feliz
656 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free – donations accepted
Contact: 407-628-8200
IT’S NOT YOUR MOTHER’S TEA
What: speaker retired US Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas celebrating women’s history month benefitting the Historical Society of Central Florida
When: March 22 – 5 pm – cocktail reception 4pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free for members; nonmembers $10
Contact: 407-836-7010
VIDEO SERIES
What: topic is “Gardens of the World” with Audrey Hepburn
When: March 24 – noon
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $2 members; $5 non-members
Contact: 407-896-4231
OCOEE’S 5TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING
What: children’s poster contest, face painting, puppet show; Ocoee residents can get free trees, plants, bushes & rain barrels
When: March 27 – 10am - 3pm
Where: Bill Breeze Park
150 N. Lakeshore Dr
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
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