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
SANFORD ART WALK
What: Stroll the streets of historic downtown Sanford with art displays and refreshments
When: June 25th
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & Sanford Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
PAUSE – MOVIE ART SHOW
What: Original art inspired by films will be viewed and silently auctioned
When: June 26 – 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-893-9832
www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight
LITERARY/LECTURE
WALT DISNEY’S FLORIDA PROJECT
What: Chad Emerson discusses his book Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World
When: June 26 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
MOVIE/THEATER
9 PARTS OF DESIRE
What: Empty Spaces Theatre Company production of Heather Raffo's in depth look at the lives of Iraqi women
When: Fri & Sun – 8pm through June 27th
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
REINCARNATION SOUP
What: Viet Nguyen stars in a solo show that pays homage to his Vietnamese root
When: June 23 & 24 – 8pm
26th – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
SPLASH
What: UCF Conservatory Theatre joins the fun-loving gang from PB&J for an all-out beach party
When: June 23 - 26 – 8pm
27th – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-823-1500
FEELIN’ GROOVY – A CABARET
What: Splash into summer with sounds from the '60s
When: June 24 – 2pm
25th – 7:30pm
26th – 2 & 7:30pm
27th – 2pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711 B Orange Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $24 - 32
Contact: 407-645-0145
ANNIE, JR.
What: In The Limelight musical production of the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan
When: June 25 – 7pm
26th – 1 & 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
THE CLEAN HOUSE
What: Southern Winds Theatre presents a staged reading of the play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl
When: June 25 & 26 – 7:30pm
Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Rd
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-623-3393
SPRING AWAKENING: A CHILDREN’S TRAGEDY
What: The provocative musical featuring a new translation by award-winning novelist Jonathan Franzen
When: June 25 & 26 – 8pm
27th – 3pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $15 – cash only
Contact: 407-271-9311
BUCKET LIST LUNCH: AMERICAN GRAFFITI
What: Showing of the 1973 coming-of-age tale by George Lucas
When: June 27 – 12:30pm
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: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30th
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
SUMMER FAMILY TOUR
What: Guided 45-minute tour through Morse Museum galleries
When: June 22 & 29 – 10 - 11am
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free – advance reservations required
Contact: 407-645-5311
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM
What: Enjoy a short film, art activity, and gallery tour
When: June 25 – 10 - 11am
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
What: Showing of the movie in the library
When: June 25 – noon
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
WILD THINGS ECO-ADVENTURE & ART CLASS
What: Meet live turtles and snakes and draw your favorite animal, as part of the Where The Wild Things Are exhibit
When: June 26 – 10 – 11am
Where: Museum of Seminole County History
300 Bush Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-665-2489
PAWS TO READ
What: Be An Angel Therapy Dogs Ministry presents a reading program for children with certified therapy dogs
When: June 26 – 11:30am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS
What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky
When: June 25 – 8:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
SOL
What: Explore the impact of the sun on our planet and civilization
When: June 26 – 8:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
FOOD & DRINK
WINTER PARK SIP
What: 15 local restaurants feature wine tasting and appetizers
When: June 24 – 5:30 – 9pm
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $20 advance; $25 day of the event
Contact: 407-644-8281
SLOW DOWN AT THE BREWERY
What: Program to acquaint people with Central Florida's slow and local food movements, featuring restaurant samples, discussions and more
When: June 24 - 7pm
Where: Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
BUBBLES & BAR-B-Q WINE TASTING
What: Sample several international wines paired with local barbecue cuisine
When: June 24 – 7:15pm
Where: Sanford Wine Company
114 S. Palmetto Ave
Sanford
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-302-8620
DINNER AT THE MARKET
What: Join Slow Food Orlando for shopping and dinner prepared by Chef Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions
When: June 28 – 6pm
Where: Audubon Community Market
1842 E. Winter Park Rd
Orlando
Cost: $7
FUNDRAISER
JEANS & JEWELS
What: The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic host an informal party with a buffet and music
When: June 25 – 7 – 11pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223
MEL’S BAD GIRLS CLUB CHARITY GARAGE SALE
What: Shopping, barbecue and a dunk tank to benefit Hope Foundation and others
When: June 26 – 5am – 3pm
Where: Home Builders Assn of Metro Orlando
544 Mayo Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-9242
PARTY LE BLANC
What: Put on your white dress to benefit the Bridges of Light Foundation
When: June 26 – 8 – 11pm
Where: Blue Martini
4200 Conroy Rd
Orlando
Cost: Donations accepted
Contact: 407-447-2583
SHAMPOOCH! 2010
What: Dog wash, portraits, and pet-related vendors with 100% of profits going to Harbor House paws program
When: June 27 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon
804 E. Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Donations accepted
Contact: 407-245-7006
www.myspce.com/LambsEatIvySalon
ETC.
AKC ALL-BREED DOG SHOW
When: June 25 - 27 – 8:30am - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $5 adults; free 8 & younger & military
Contact: 407-295-3247
EASTERN STATES HEDGEHOG SHOW
What: Jimmy "Huffett's" Margaritaville-themed weekend with educational seminars, hedgehogabilia and special guest Dr. Marta Castelhano of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
When: June 25 – 5 – 9pm
26th – 1 – 10pm
27th – 8am – 3pm
Where: Holiday Inn Select
12125 High Tech Drive
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-275-9000
ANNUAL POKER TOURNAMENT & CASINO NIGHT
What: Country Western-themed event with a Texas Hold'em tournament, casino games, food, music and more
When: June 25 – 7 – 11pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $40 - 75
Contact: 407-435-7763
IADT MOROCCAN SUMMER NIGHT PARTY
What: Step into a North African Morroccan market and festival with food, belly dancing, henna tattoos and more
When: June 26 – 4 - 8pm
Where: International Academy of Design & Technology
6039 S. Rio Grande Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-288-4579
THE PRINCESS & THE BRIDE
What: Bridal and Quinceanera showcase with vendors, food and entertainment
When: June 27 – noon - 4pm
Where: Renaissance Orlando Hotel
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-296-5882
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