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
HARRIET LAKE: THE CLOSET
When: through June 22
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults, $7 senior, $5 students, children under 12 free
Contact: 407-246-4278
THEATER
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Maverick
When: June 6 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
HORTON HEARS A WHO
What: screening of the new animated film
When: June 6 – 9pm
Where: UCF Arena
50 N. Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3070
MUSIC
A BLUES EVENING V
What: Josh Miller Trio, Smokin’ Torpedoes, etc.
When: May 31 – 7pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12 advance; $15 day of the show
Contact: 407-228-\1220
ALTAMONTE SWINGS
What: big band featuring Linda Cole
When: June 1 – 7pm
Where: Eastmonte Civic Center
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-322-7528
ETC
CRANES COMEDY
What: various comedians
When: May 27 – 7pm
Where: Cranes Roost Amphitheater
247 Cranes Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
PLANES, TRAINS & BBQ
What: BBQ competition and train rides
When: May 31 – 10am - 6pm
Where: Wooten Park
Main St.
Tavares
Cost: $5
Contact: 352-394-8618
DINNER DATES SINGLES GALA
When: June 1 – 6pm
Where: Timacuan Golf & Country Club
550 Timacuan Blvd.
Lake Mary
Cost: $50
Contact: 407-339-3283
WINEQUEST
What: tastings, dinners & seminars at area restaurants
When: June 6 - 14
Where: Grand Bohemian
325 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $45 – 85 per event
Contact: 407-218-4300
ON-GOING
OPEN MIKE POETRY
When: Wednesdays – 8pm
Where: Cup O Soul
906 W. Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7685
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL
What: 15th Annual show with the Flower Power Series nightly at
5:45, 7 & 8.
When: through June 1
Where: Epcot
10000 Buena Vista Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: park admission - $70 adults, $60 children
PAINT THE TOWN
What: works from traditional to contemporary
When: through June 1 - 8am – 9pm
Where: Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery
400 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
ART FOR AWARENESS
What: art auction to benefit breast cancer research
When: June 6 – 6:30pm
Where: Buenva Vista Suites
8203 World Center Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation
Contact: 407-856-3898
FL YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
When: June 8 – 3pm
Where: Trinity Prep Performing Center
5700 Trinity Prep Lane
Winter Park
Cost: Free – donations accepted
Contact: 407-257-8886
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s
When: June 12 – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
BABY LOVES DISCO
What: dance party for children and parents
When: June 22 – 2pm
Where: Club Firestone
578 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12 or Free if you can’t walk
Contact: 407-872-0066
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Marc: Great Localism post--lots to do in your area! Sadly, my favorite is 'Horton Hears a Who'!! (I'm really a kid-at-heart, I guess)!
Debe - Thank you very much. I was thrilled when I saw that and had to make sure that it was included. There's surely nothing wrong with being a kid at heart. Its good for the soul.