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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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
Main Streets Restaurant Week
Orlando Main Streets is hosting its third Main Streets Restaurant Week August 4 – 12, 2017 to promote our culinary Main Street members. Restaurant Week encourages restaurant members to offer a select prix fixe menu with established price points of $5, $10, $20 and $30 depending upon lunch or dinner, and the restaurant’s normal price point. No tickets or passes are required. Food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like.
East Coast vs. West Coast
Not a Day of Hop Madness unless we celebrate with some killer beers, but this year with a twist. If you’ve ever compared IPAs based off their location, then you know the flavor profile and hoppiness varies. East Coast vs. West Coast style! Click to find out the beer lineup so far.
Retro BBQ Benefit
Remember when you used to get on your crisp and clean, best summer gear and BBQ with the Jones’? Me neither, but to benefit the children and families of Devereux of Florida, we’re gonna do just that. Your tickets to this swanky affair act as your DeLorean-like portal for a step back in time.
Cup-A-Thon
Cup-A-Thon XXXIII, 7–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 2017 For more than 30 years, this summer social hosted by Vincent Sansone, Ceramics Studio and Program Manager, brings smart shoppers and collectors to the main campus to socialize and browse through hundreds of one-of-a-kind ceramic cups, bowls and other vessels handmade by Crealdé instructors, artists, students and friends.
CREDO Conduit Paint Night
If you’re looking for a fun night near downtown Orlando, look no further! Join us at the CREDO Conduit for a fun and creative experiences that can be enjoyed individually, or with a group of close friends. • Bring your favorite drinks . • Paint along with a fabulous local artist. • We provide you with your paint, canvas, aprons and brushes, and music.
Movie Night – Dr Strangelove
A 1964 political satire black comedy film that satirizes the Cold War fears of a nuclear conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. The film was directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick, stars Peter Sellers and George C. Scott, and features Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, and Slim Pickens. Tickets are $10.00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
National Oyster Day Shell-A-Bration
Join us in the shade under the oak tree for some COLD, FRESH OYSTERS and all the fixin’s – crackers, cocktail sauce, lemons, limes, horseradish, and your favorite hot sauces. Or, if you prefer, freshly steamed oysters with drawn butter.
Redlight Redlight Mexican Pop Up
Menu- $11 Bacon Brisket Burrito roasted mushrooms,cilantro rice,pickled red onion, poblano ramp sauce,sour cream. Served with bangin’ black beans $10 Coffee Guajillo Chicken Nachos Lake Meadows Naturals chicken,black beans,sour cream, pickled jalepeno, smoked gouda, tomato $8 Rice and Beans (vegan and gluten free) cilantro rice, bangin’ black beans, coffee guajillo sauce, tomato, scallion, diced red onion.
Emerald City Cabaret Presents The 90s
Join the cast of Emerald City Cabaret as they present the hits and misses of our beloved decade, the 90s. Cocktails start at 8 p.m. and the show at 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
Uncomfortable Brunch presents Sex, Lies, and Videotape at Will’s Pub
Uncomfortable Brunch presents Sex, Lies, and Videotape: “Ann is married to John, who is having an affair with her sister Cynthia. Ann’s a quiet type and unwilling to let herself go. When John’s old friend, Graham, shows up, all their lives change. Graham likes to videotape interviews with women. Sex, Lies, and Videotape is what put Steven Soderbergh on the map.
Space Coast Big Band
Space Coast Big Band Sunday, 7 p.m. doors and 7:30 p.m. showtime. $10-$20 donation. Please bring wine or food to share.
Guest Bartender Justin Levaughn of The Courtesy Orlando
Justin Levaughn tends bar at The Courtesy Bar and The Ravenous Pig restaurant of Orlando, Florida, as well as work in the Cask and Larder brewery. Justin believes that in order to provide exceptional hospitality, attention to detail, excellent service, and maintaining in insatiable hunger to progress oneself are key components of an excellent bartender.