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. There is surely something for everyone. There is also an extensive 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
WELCOME TO THE FOREST
What: The gallery's introductory exhibit features a contemporary collection of paintings, sculptures and installations
When: Thurs – Sat – 6 – 10pm through July 12th
Where: Neon Forest Gallery
1741 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-217-1675
MATT WOODHAM
What: The Apopka artist displays his paintings inspired by the co-existence of organic and man-made
When: July 8 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Artistree Co-op
1600 Edgewater Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-999-5251
BRICE STEPHENS ART SHOW
What: The local artist displays ink and acrylic glass paintings created on window panes
When: July 8 – 7 – 10pm
Where: Mother Falcon Clothing
817 E. Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-423-3060
HERITAGE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS AND ORAL HISTORIES OF WEST WINTER PARK OPENING RECEPTION
What: Peter Schreyer curates an exhibit of 125 pieces that make up the historic collection of West Winter Park
When: July 9 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-2680
www.HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org
FLAGMAN
What: Georgia artist Roger Ivens presents large-scale wooden flag assemblages and enduring images of American culture
When: July 9 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-2774
HIT THE BEACH
What: Annie Laurie Wells and Tiffany George present paintings celebrating beach culture
When: July 9 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery
(Inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)
820A Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-0005
WHAT WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK BACK
What: Featuring work by Danielle DeGuglimo, Josh Erickson and Nelson Hallonquist
When: July 9 – 7 – 11pm
Where: Twelve21 Gallery
1221C N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-982-4357
AUTHOR
UNSPOILED RECEPTION AND SIGNING
What: Authors Bill Belleville and Dawn Evans Radford informally discuss their collection of essays featuring sources who oppose drilling in the Gulf
When: July 8 – 6 – 8:30pm
Where: Maya Books
205A E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-321-6504
www.myspace.com/MayaBooksAndMusic
AUTHOR CHRIS WHALEY BOOK SIGNING
What: The Winter Springs author brings to life a new superhero in his The Masked Saint
When: July 10 – 1 – 3pm
Where: Acme Comics, Cards & Collectibles
905 E. SR 434 # 100
Longwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-331-0433
KY-MANI MARLEY BOOK SIGNING
What: The singer presents her book Dear Dad along with an acoustic performance
When: July 10 – 5pm
Where: The Social
54 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free with RSVP
Contact: 407-246-1419
LUCILLE O’NEAL, AUTHOR DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING
What: The mother of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal shares her book Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go
When: July 13 – 7pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MOVIE/THEATER
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
What: Orlando Youth Theatre production of the quirky musical directed by Jason Whitehead
When: July 7 - 10 – 7pm
10 – 11 – 2:30pm
Where: Orlando Youth Theatre
398 W. Amelia St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-254-4930
WTF THEATER
What: Showing of the classic film Grease starring John Travolta
When: July 7 – 8pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK
What: Outdoor showing of Men in Black
When: July 8 – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
What: UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Edward Albee's fiercely ferocious Tony Award-winning drama
When: July 8 - 10 – 8pm
11th – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-823-1500
THE HOBBIT
What: In The Limelight production of the enchanting voyage of Bilbo Baggins
When: July 9 – 7pm
10th – 1pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Goldman Theater
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
MY FAVS!
What: Cabaret starring Andrea Canny with music provided by pianist Kyle Mattingly
When: July 9 – 7:30pm
10th – 7:30 & 9:30pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711B Orange Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-645-0145
ANNIE
What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan
When: July 9 – 10, 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 - 31 – 8pm
18, 25 & 8/1 – 2:30pm
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-841-0083
SUNSET CINEMA
What: Outdoor screening of family films
When: July 10 – 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
CULT CLASSICS: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN
What: Showing of the imaginative fantasy film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
When: July 13 – 9:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
CHILDREN
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: July 9 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FAMILY FUNSHOP: FREEWHEELIN’ AND FLYWHEELIN’ FUN WITH IBRICK ACADEMY
What: Create your own LEGO model, prizes awarded for the best in each class
When: July 10 – 10:30 – 12:30pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $3 - 5
Contact: 407-836-8500
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY
What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night's sky
When: July 9 & 23 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
SECOND SATURDAY: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
What: Oakland Nature Preserve explores the natural beauty of Florida and preservation issues facing the state
When: July 10 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY
What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere
When: July 16 & 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
FOOD & DRINK
COLLEGE PARK FARMER’S MARKET
What: Specializing in local and organic vendors, artists and live music each week
When: July 8 - 5 – 9pm
Where: Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-999-5255
FUNDRAISING
STUDS & SUDS AND BABES & BUBBLES
What: The adult store hosts a car wash with professional models and donation drive to benefit the Mustard Seed
When: July 10 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Fairvilla Adult Mega Store
1740 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-425-6005
ADOPT A PELICAN BICYCLE RIDE
What: 40-mile bike ride to raise money for The International Bird Rescue and Research Center
When: July 11 – 8am
Where: Colonial Town Park
200 Colonial Center Pkwy
Lake Mary
Cost: $10 Donation
Contact: 407-444-0484
ETC
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
What: Food and drink sampling, local art and sidewalk shops with live music by Harry and the Alternators
When: July 8 – 5pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & S Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-302-2586
GRAND OPENING WEEKEND
What: The newest location opens with live music on the patio, karaoke, sets by DJ GRE-DE and an appearance by Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Glenn Becker
When: July 9 - 11 – 5pm
Where: Friendly Confines
7052 CR 46A
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-257-0536
SECOND ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY
What: French wine, a pretend poodle parade, mimes, and live music by Cirque du Soleil's Benoit Glazer, guitarist John Gallagher and others
When: July 10 - 2 – 10pm
Where: Audubon Park Garden District Shops
E. Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-590-8776
BREAKTHROUGH THEATRE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What: The theatre celebrates one year with food, entertainment and door prizes
When: July 11 – 7pm
Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park
419A Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $18 - 25
Contact: 407-920-4034
COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS
What: Dr. Yen Nguyen shares tips on raising a healthy, drug-free family
When: July 13 – 6:30pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
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