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 and very extensive 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
CELEBRATION OF LIFE – BOHEMIANS REDEAUX
What: In memory of late artist Sharon Pollard, featuring recent works by the original 12 Bohemian artist
When: 10am – 5pm through May 28th
Where: Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7722
PRETTY HANDSOME AWKWARD
What: Group show of eclectic artists with oils, acrylics, inks and mixed media work
When: May 28 - 6– 9pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
DANCE
ELEMENTS OF CHANGE
What: Yow Dance performance set to the classical stylings of Dvorak, Brahms and Handel
When: May 28 – 6pm
29th – 4:05pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-7365
LUMINEUX
What: Voci Dance and Doug Rhodehamel present a modern dance art installation with fairies and illumination
When: May 29 – 9pm
30th – 9pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-432-1133
MUSIC
SPANDEX SUPERHEROES
When: May 28 - 7– 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
ROCKIN’ LAKE EOLA
What: Performances by Plain Jane Automobile, Falling for Sarah, Yenisly, Black in the Mind, Robbie Hazen and the Riot, 7 Months Later
When: May 29 – 3 – 11pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
N. Rosalind Ave & E Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
MOVIE/THEATER
2010 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
What: Annual festival of theater, art, music and more
When: May 20 - 31 – various times
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-648-0077
WTF THEATER
What: Showing of the 1982 Eating Raoul and the 1999 Ravenous
When: May 26 - 8pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
MOVIE CLUB: THRILLERS
What: Join film fans for a roundtable discussion on the genre
When: May 27 - 7pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
GRILL FEST FEATURING STRIPES
What: All-day barbecue cookout with an outdoor screening of the Bill Murray film
When: May 30 – noon
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
CHILDREN
KIDS FRINGE FESTIVAL
What: Daily creative activities for children through dance, music, puppets, performances and crafts
When: May 22 – 23 & 29 - 30 – 10am – 4pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-689-2798
Wii LOVE GAMING
What: Get your game on with the Nintendo Wii at the library, for ages 6-18
When: May 29 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30th
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: 4-part series including design, plant choices, irrigation & conservation
When: June 8 - 29 – Tuesdays – 7 – 9pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: $25 – registration deadline June 1
Contact: 407-254-9200
FOOD & DRINK
BREW IN THE PARK
What: Central Florida Home Brewers Expo
When: May 29 – 8am – 7pm
Where: Don Knight Park at Lake Golden
Airport Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-267-6270
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY & PEACE POLE DEDICATION CEREMONY
What: keynote speaker Lt. Col. Sharon Branch w/refreshments
When: May 28 – 11am
Where: Bill Breeze Park
125 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE
What: posting of colors, speaker, presentation, living history talks, military displays
When: May 29 – 10am - noon
Where: Cypress Grove Park
290 Holden Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets
Contact: 407-855-5877
A SALUTE TO THE FALLEN: A CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
What: concert by the Basilica Choir
When: May 30 – 3pm
Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe
8300 Vineland Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; children 12 & under free
Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
What: Celebrate the holiday with a 21 gun salute and helicopter flyover
When: May 31 – 10am
Where: Downtown Sanford
Sanford Ave & First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5004
ETC.
WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S DINNER & FASHION SHOW
What: with a buffet, dessert bar, door prizes, cash bar & “Mediterranean” auction
When: May 27 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $36 through 5/23 then $42
Contact: 407-521-8992
FLORIDA BATTLE CON
What: Convention featuring tattoo and comic book artists, car shows, contests and more
When: May 28 - 30 – 11am
Where: Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 225
Contact: 407-951-3803
ZELLWOOD CORN FESTIVAL
What: Outdoor festival with an antique tractor show, contests, all the corn you can eat and music by The Bellamy Brothers, Johnny Bulford and others
When: May 28 – 1 – 10pm
29th – 10am – 8pm
30th – 11am – 7pm
Where: Zellwood Festival Grounds
4253 W. Ponkan Rd
Zellwood
Cost: $15
Contact: www.ZellwoodCornFestival.com
MOONLIGHT HISTORY TOUR
What: three mile guided walk visiting about 100 graves
When: May 28 – 9 – 11pm
Where: Greenwood Cemetery
1603 Greenwood St
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-246-2616
OASIS 23
What: The Orlando Area Science Fiction Society presents an art show, folk singing, a chili cook-off and other sci-fi activities
When: May 28 - 30 – various times
Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $13 - 40
Contact: 407-376-7359
ORLANDO CARNIVAL 2010: FIRE
What: Caribbean-style Mardi Gras consists of live shows, steel band music, DJs, calypso, ethnic foods and a street parade
When: May 29 - 30 – noon – 2am
Where: Festival Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl
400 S. Rio Grande Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
PLAN AHEAD
RETRO GAME NIGHT
What: classic board & video games
When: June 4 – 7pm - midnight
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $5; member free – 18 & older
Contact: 407-836-7010
6TH ANNUAL JEANS & JEWELS
What: benefitting the Orlando Philharmonic with music & dancing with a Motown theme
When: June 5 - 7pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $65 – reservations required
Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223
SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN CLASS
What: landscape design & principles; plant choices; irrigation & how to save water; how to attract wildlife
When: Tuesdays – June 8 - 29 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: $25 – registration deadline June 1
Contact: 407-254-9200
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