This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART
ARTISTS RECEPTION
What: Robin Maria Pedrero and Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson
When: September 2 – 5-7pm
Where: Fine Art Gallery of Seminole Community College
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040
MUSIC
ETC
OPEN UP YOUR HEART
What: art showcase to benefit BASE Camp Children’s Cancer
Foundation
When: August 30 – 7-10pm
Where: Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-803-6670
NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF
What: sketch comedy
When: August 30 – 9:30pm
Where: Stardust Video and Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
ON-GOING
JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK
When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike
When: first Tuesday – 7pm
Where: The Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe
807 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-839-4009
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; $45 individuals; $30 students
Contact: 407-896-4231
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 yearsold
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY
When: September 5 - 7
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 40
Contact: 407-849-2020
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS – THE LEGEND OF ZORRO
What: romantic movie outdoors; bring a dinner picnic basket,
blanket and a chair; concessions also available
When: September 5 – gates open at 6pm; movie starts at 8:30
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Avenue
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 school-age children; free for garden members
Contact: 407-246-2620
US DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
What: pro-am ballroom dance competition
When: September 6 – 9am & 7pm
Where: Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 70
Contact: 310-544-4636
FIREBALL ROBERTS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
What: car show & auction to benefit the Museum of the Apopkans
When: September 6 – 9am-6pm
Where: NW Recreation Complex
3200 Jason Dwelley Pkwy
Apopka
Cost: $10; children 11 & younger – free
Contact: 407-703-1707
OLDE TIME CHICKEN BBQ
What: with music and games
When: September 6 – 11am - 3pm
Where: Central Park
100 N. Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: $4 - 7
Contact: 407-324-3002
HAT & MARTINIS FOR HOPE
What: gala to benefit Kids Beating Cancer
When: September 6 – 6pm
Where: Rosen Plaza
9700 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $150
Contact: 407-966-9700
HEADDRESS BALL
What: gala to benefit Hope & Health of Central Florida
When: September 6 – 6pm – 2:30am
Where: Championsgate Golf Course
1440 Masters Blvd
Davenport
Cost: $200
Contact: 407-645-2577
RED CHAIR AFFAIR
What: gala and performances by the Orlando Opera
When: September 7 – 7:30pm
Where: Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $22; 15 – seniors and students
Contact: 407-872-2382
SIGNATURE CHEF’S GOURMET GALA & AUCTION
What: to benefit the March of Dimes
When: September 10 – 6pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $175
Contact: 407-599-5077
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: themed street party with art and music
When: September 11 – 5-8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS – RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
When: September 12 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-737-6510
SHOWCASE OF THE STARZ
What: celebrity impersonation show
When: September 16 - 17 – 1pm
Where: Rosen Plaza
9700 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-226-9088
POPCORN FLICKS – E. T.
What: gala and auction to benefit families of military casualties
When: September 18 – 8pm
Where: Shady Park
721 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
SESAME STREET LIVE: WHEN ELMO GROWS UP
When: September 18 – 7pm
19th – 10:30am & 7pm
20th – 10:30am & 2pm
21st – 1 and 4:30pm
Where: UCF Arena Bldg.
501 N. Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $12 - 28
Contact: 407-823-3070
SANLANDO DEPRESSION GLASS SHOW
What: preview and shopping event
When: September 19 – 6-9pm – preview
20th – 9am - 5pm
21st – 10am – 4pm
Where: Sanford Civic Center
401 E. Seminole Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6 for preview & shopping days
Contact: 407-298-3355
BABY LOVES DISCO
What: dance party for children and parents
When: September 28 – 2pm
Where: Club Firestone
578 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-872-0066
DINNER DATES FUNDRAISER
What: to benefit The Mustard Seed
When: September 28 – 6pm
Where: Sweetwater Golf & Country Club
2700 Sweetwater Country Club Drive
Longwood
Cost: Call for reservations
Contact: 407-339-3283
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