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
GO LARGE!
What: Art party focused on works that are big in size or spirit
When: May 6 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
THE ART OF LIVING SOUTHERN OPENING RECEPTION
What: Showcasing paintings from Lila Graves and Lucy Hunnicutt
When: May 7 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-2774
LECTURE/LITERARY
JAMES GAMBLE ROGERS COLLOQUIUM ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
What: speaker will be Charleston, SC Mayor Joseph Riley followed by a candlelight heritage tour of downtown Winter Park
When: May 6 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15 lecture & tour; $5 lecture only
Contact: 407-628-8200 x 1
WALK LIKE YOU HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO
What: Lucille O'Neal, mother of basketball star Shaquille, holds a book signing and discussion on her inspiring book
When: May 8 – 10am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL
What: Annual musical theater celebration with 11 shows from pop to jazz and everything in between
When: through May 16 – various times
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $12 - 15
Contact: 407-297-8788
MUSIC
BROADWAY AT THE PLAZA: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
What: Songs by Sir Andrew Loyd Weber with performances by Melissa Minyard and Patrick Ryan Sullivan; wine tasting and cabaret before the evening show
When: May 8 – 4 & 7pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 32
Contact: 407-228-1220
BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS
What: bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets; concessions available
When: May 8 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Barber Park
3701 Gaitlin Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-7350
MOVIE
THREE AMIGOS
What: Cinco de Mayo movie showing on the lawn, food and drink specials
When: May 5 – 3pm
Where: Eden Bar at Enzian
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of The Proposal
When: May 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
CRANES ROOST SUNSET CINEMA
What: outdoor screening of Horton Hears A Who
When: May 8 – 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AND A MOVIE
What: Featuring the classic film Singing in the Rain
When: May 9 – 11am
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $45
Contact: 407-629-0054
CHILDREN
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH
What: in the Limelight production of Roald Dahl's fantasy adventure
When: May 6 - 8 – 7pm & 1pm on the 8th
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: May 7 - 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
TEEN NIGHT AT THE CAMEO
What: presented by Misty Forest
When: May 7 – 8pm
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-385-0015
CHILDREN’S DAY FESTIVAL
What: games, crafts, bounce house, sports, music, food, etc. plus Apopka Fire & Police
When: May 8 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Apopka Elementary School
675 W. Old Dixie Hgwy
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-884-2200
MAD SCIENCE LAB
What: Professor K.A. Boom explores the wacky world of science with experiments
When: May 8 – 4pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
8358 S. Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-856-7200
FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM
What: including storytelling @ 12:30; arts & crafts @ 1pm & a lecture @ 2pm
When: May 9
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4278
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
35TH ANNUAL BROMELIAD SHOW & SALE
What: information, competition & sale
When: May 7 & 8 – 10am - 9pm
9th – 11am – 6pm
Where: Orlando Fashion Square Mall
3201 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-348-2139
CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS
What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida's unique night sky
When: May 7 & 21 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
TROPICAL FRUIT FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
What: learn how tropical and subtropical fruit crops may be good alternatives for planting in home landscapes with the recent diseases affecting citrus
When: May 8 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
SUSTAINABLE GARDENING 101
What: Ginny Stibolt, local botanist and author of Sustainable Gardening of Florida, explains how to landscape for longevity
When: May 8 – 10 - 11am
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 N. US Hwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-4450
BABY OWL SHOWER
What: view non-releasable orphaned raptors
When: May 8 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey
1101 Audubon Way
Maitland
Cost: Free with a gift that can be used to care for the young birds – call for list
Contact: 407-644-0190
FOOD & DRINK
ORLANDO RESTAURANT WEEK
What: Enjoy three-course prix fixe menus with discounted rates at select locations
When: April 29 – May 5
Where: various locations
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 35
Contact: 407-377-0400
SOUTH EOLA CINCO DE MAYO
What: Block party with live music and vendors
When: May 5 – 2 - 10pm
Where: Eola Drive
between Pine & Church Sts
Orlando
Cost: $5 - 10
CINCO DE MAYO
What: Mexican-themed fiesta with food, live music and over 500 gallons of margaritas
When: May 5 – 5pm
Where: Wall Street Plaza
Wall & Court Sts
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-849-0471
BEER BOMB BIKE TOUR
What: Cyclists ride to various bars and locales to taste featured beers
When: May 9 – 4pm
Where: 903 Mills Market
903 Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-965-5718
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HEALTH
CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
What: evaluating risk, healthy habits & reforming recipes
When: May 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9217
MEDICARE COVERAGE SEMINAR
What: attorneys will present answers to questions concerning long-term care
When: May 4 – 6:30pm
6th – 11am
Where: Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center
2005 Mizell Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-4551
WALK ‘N’ TALK WITH A DOC
What: XL 106.7 radio host "Jayde" hosts women's health event featuring physician speakers, fitness and nutrition experts
When: May 8 – 8:30 – 10:30am
Where: Lake Eola Park
N Rosalind Ave & E Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-234-0295
FUNDRAISER
WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
What: to benefit RSVP of Orange County, an organization of 55 and older people who give back to their community through volunteer work
When: May 6 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Scott Laurent Collection
348 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-422-1535
ORLANDO FIGHT FOR AIR ASTHMA WALK
What: sponsored by the American Lung Assn to raise funds & awareness for Orange Cty residents fighting lung disease
When: May 8 – 10am
Where: Lake Eola Park
195 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Doantions
Contact: 407-425-5864 x 1300
DANCING FOR DOGS
What: to benefit Paw in Hand Match, who place surrendered dogs in new homes
When: May 12 – 4:30 – 10pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $25 including 2 drink tickets; tables for 2 - $250; tables for 4 - $500
Contact: 407-575-9101
ETC.
SWAMP SUNSET CELEBRATION
What: Live tropical music, cocktails on the nature tower and special shows
When: May 7 & 8 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando
Cost: $14.99
Contact: 407-855-5496
HUNGER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA – 2010 STUDY
What: speaker Dave Krepcho, pres & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
When: May 11 – 6pm
Where: Marks St Senior Recreation Center Complex
99 E. Marks St
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-422-1535
EVENING WITH THE DIRECTOR
What: walk through the museum with director Frank Holt
When: May 11 – 6pm
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $4 adults; $3 seniors; $1 students
Contact: 407-246-4278
WOMEN’S FORUM: HOW TO DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE
What: how to take control of time, things & spaces; a more effective wardrobe; eliminate paper pileups
When: May 12 – noon
Where: Jewish Family Services
2100 Lee Rd
Winter Park
Cost: $7 including lunch
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227
PLAN AHEAD
CHAIRS 4 CHARITY AUCTION
What: art chairs made to benefit the Mustard Seed with art, food, wine & beer, games, entertainment, raffles plus Eddie Money & Robb Mariani of Design Star
When: May 16 – 1pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown
304 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-875-2040
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY & OMA’S 85TH ANNIVERSARY
What: focuses on social harmony
When: May 18 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-896-4231
LOVE OF ORCHIDS SHOW & SALE
What: orchids, bromeliads, books, supplies
When: May 21 - 23 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-8003
WALK-A-THON
What: to benefit Covenant House to help fight youth homelessness in Central Florida
When: May 22 – 8am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Dr
Maitland
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-736-9001
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