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
ANIME FESTIVAL ORLANDO
What: Japanese animation convention with celebrity guests
When: August 15 - 17
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $15-25 daily; 45 weekend pass; 35 ages 3-8
Contact: 407-351-2420
THEATER
DIVINE DIVAS: A CABARET
What: a musical revue
When: through August 17th
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711-B Orange Aven
Winter Park
Cost: $32 general, 30 seniors, 24 matinees, 22 students & industry
professionals
Contact: 407-645-0145
MOVIE
POPCORN FLICKS
What: screening of The Goonies
When: August 14th – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: screening of The School of Rock
When: August 15th – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-737-6510
ETC
BIRD NEST PROGRAM
What: ages 2-5 w/guardian will learn about the variety of homes
birds create
When: August 13 – 10-11am
Where: Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey
1101 Audubon Way
Maitland
Cost: $10 includes adult and child
Contact: 407-644-0190
FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
What: In Marjorie’s Wake – a PBS documentary
When: August 14 – 6:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Avenue
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-332-7790
ZOMBIE TRAILER PARK CAR WASH
What: with music to benefit local animal rescue organizations
When: August 16 - noon
Where: Taste
717 W. Smith St.
Orlando
Cost: Donations Accepted
Contact: 407-835-0646
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
What: with Bobbie Tartaglino
When: August 16 – 3pm
Where: Fresh Market
995 N. SR 434
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-786-1801
GOLF TOURNAMENT
What: for all veterans sponsored by Donald & Sandi Hodgskin &
local businesses
When: August 18 – 8am-2pm
Where: Wekiva Golf Club
4100 Wekiva Club Court
Longwood
Cost: Free to the first 288 to sign up – 18 holes, cart, food, etc.
Contact: 407-468-3055
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
TOURNAMENT OF HOPE
What: golf tourney to benefit medical funds for Cleo Spoon
When: August 27th – 8:30am
Where: Celebration Golf Club
701 Golf Park Drive
Celebration
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-566-4653
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
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
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Great post Marc. Thanks for sharing. I think I'm going to take the wife and kids to the Popcorn Flicks this Thursday.
Make it a great day,
Dan
Dan - Cool Beans! Hope you have a great time!!