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
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL
When: May 1 - 18
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $15 – 20 evenings and weekends; $12 matinees
Contact: 407-297-8788
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
What: Joseph Robinette play adapted from the C. S. Lewis novel
When: April 18 through May 25
Fridays – 7pm
Saturdays – 2 & 7pm
Sundays – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 17 and younger
Contact: 407-896-7365
ORLANDO FRINGE FESTIVAL
When: May 15 - 26
Where: Orlando Loch Haven Park
Mills & Princeton Aves.
Orlando
Cost: Individual show admissions; Fringe Button $6
Contact: 407-648-0077
ETC
FRIENDS OF THE WEKIVA RIVER
What: Benefit with speaker Wes Skiles
When: May 16 – 6:30pm
Where: Heathrow County Club
1200 Bridgewater Drive
Heathrow
Cost: $50
Contact: 407-647-7487
GREAT ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL
When: May 17
Where: Downtown Orlando
42 W. Concord St.
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; $35 day of the event
Contact: 321-277-5079
CHARITY CHALLENGE XXIII
What: athletic competitions to benefit local charities
When: May 17 – 10am - 7pm
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl
1610 W. Church St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-849-2020
FUR BOWL
What: bowl-a-thon to benefit Animal Welfare Alliance of Cent. FL
When: May 17 – 1pm
Where: AMF Bowling Lanes
115 Wilshire Blvd.
Casselberry
Cost: Call
Contact: 407-462-2320
GRANDMA PARTY BAZAAR
What: crafts, art & entertainment from local vendors
When: May 18 – 10am to sunset
Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
TASTE OF MAITLAND
What: food and beverage vendors from area restaurants
When: May 19 – 5:30 - 8pm
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: $12 advance; $15 at the door
Contact: 407-644-0741
ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN CHEESE
What: Wine and cheese tasting
When: May 21 – 6:30pm
Where: Cheese Shop on Park
329 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door
Contact: 407-644-7296
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
THE OUTER TOONS
What: musical cartoon education show
When: May 22 – 8pm
May 23 – 9pm
May 24 – 11am & 2pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10 advance; $12 at the door
Contact: 407-228-1220
OASIS 21
What: Sci-fi convention with gaming events and guest authors
When: May 23 – 25
Where: Downtown Orlando Sheraton
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $12 – 18 adults; $8 – 12 children; $35 three day pass
Contact: 407-376-7359
ZELLWOOD CORN FESTIVAL
When: May 24 – 25 – noon – 10pm
Where: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
4253 W. Ponkan Road
Zellwood
Cost: $25 – advance; $30 – at the gate; 12 & under free with a
paid adult
Contact: 407-886-0014
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
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
For information on Seminole County real estate and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his profile & website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
Fringe Festival? Fur Bowl??
And I thought Pdx was wild!