Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” in our main menu.
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We’ve recently added a handful of new categories to our online calendar, including Call to Artists, Pub Crawls, Pop-ups, Date Nights, and Yoga events.
Friday, June 7
FAVO First Friday, (Post July 4th) Art Show
Come meet new friends, see amazing works of art, listen to live music, enjoy food trucks, and much more.
SunRail Pub Crawl
Join the Urban Knights for a SunRail Pub Crawl on July 7th! We’ll begin the night at Tap & Grind located at 59 W Central Blvd. Plan to meet there by 6 p.m. so we can grab a drink before catching the SunRail. The next stop is the Orlando Health/Amtrak Station where we will be visiting Orlando Brewing. The final stop is the Sand Lake Road Station and Gnarly Barley.
Austin Powers Go-Go Dance Choreography Workshop with Suspira!
“Oh, BEHAVE!” Join Suspira as we visit swingin’ London for a Retro Go-Go Dance extravaganza like no other! This high energy, Fosse inspired routine will be taught in a two hour block on Friday, July 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Grease Sing-A-Long
Ah, those Summer Nights…the GREASE SING-A-LONG is back by popular demand! It’s time once again to embrace your inner T-Bird or Pink Lady at the phenomenon that is the Grease Sing-A-Long. The rules are “there are no rules,” so break out those leather jackets and poodle skirts, warm up your vocal chords and have a blast! General Admission $15 in advance/$20 at the door VIP $25 – includes reserved table seating and interactive prop bag 18+
The 2017 Florida Burlypicks
Burlypicks is a thrilling and eclectic Variety Arts and Burlesque competition, with regional events taking place all over the US and Europe. Watch as performers compete in this Florida regional, vying for the title and for a chance to compete in the Burlypicks World Championships in Denver this fall. Come and cheer on your favorite acts as they go for the Gold! Presented by Miss Jenna Beth and Cupcake Burlesque.
Saturday, July 8
Orlando Book Festival
You’re invited to the third annual Orlando Book Festival. New York Times bestseller Adam Silvera, author of More Happy Than Not and History is All You Left Me, will kick off the day with an opening keynote. Join in panels, writing workshops, book signings, and more from bestselling authors from all over the country. Enjoy a closing keynote address from New York Times bestseller and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Jonathan Maberry.
FABCO : ‘Les Demoiselles De Rochefort’ special screening
Superb copy, newly restored! Starring Catherine DENEUVE, Gene KELLY. Complimentary cocktail and film. $15 Guests must PREPAY, to insure their seat is reserved. Merci.
RumFest 13 – Rum & Reggae Festival
Enjoy three hours of unlimited sampling of over 20 different kinds of Rum drinks at the biggest Rum Party of the year. Plus live Reggae-Rock music from HOR!ZEN, Coastal Breed, Oklahoma Stackhouse and DJ RED i.
SqueakFest 2017: An Evening of Pint-Sized Theatre
Pipsqueak Collective presents SQUEAKFEST 2017, an evening of original short plays and poems from local and national writers. Hosted at Downtown CREDO in College Park and performed by local actors. Limited seating available, get your tickets now for $15. FEATURING THE WORK OF… Nathan Bartman, Jesse Bradley, Scottie Campbell, Jeff Cooper, David the Day, Ashleigh Ann Gardner, Alexander Hehr, P.J. Metz, Zoar Ortiz, Ricardo Soltero-Brown.
Joan Crawford’s House Party – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Doug Ba’aser revives his untouchable Joan Crawford impersonation in this “Favorite Fringe Show” award winner. Joan and Christina share the stage with dancing gay boys. You never know who might drop by; Liza? Adele? Kelly Ann? Cocktails will be served and prizes will be awarded. The costumes alone will blow you away.
Sunday, July 9
Lo-Fi Scramble with Lola B at Elixir
$10 bottomless mimosas and a new brunch menu. Enjoy brunch and music in this fun patio venue in Downtown Orlando.
