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Otronicon: Interactive Tech Expo
Igniting a passion for STEM through technology experiences! From January 12 – 15, 2018, Otronicon will celebrate its 13th year as Orlando’s premier technology event you can’t afford to miss! At Otronicon, guests walk on the cutting edge through state-of-the-art gaming and simulation technologies, including military and medical simulators not typically available to the public.
$5 Sale at Retromended!
It’s that time of year where we clear out the old to make room for the “new”! The $5 bins will be out all weekend starting Friday at 11:30am. They will be full of clothing, shoes and even some home goods. We’re also offering 25% off all outer wear & sweaters the entire weekend. We just restocked all of our sweaters too!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
Sharon Louden Talk, Conversation & Book Signing
The Mennello Museum of American Art is thrilled to host artist, author and educator Sharon Louden as she shares her book, The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life, as part of her 94-stop conversation/book tour.
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Sep 2017 at 04:29 PM
Jim Jackson FUNeral and Memorial Benefit
Jim Jackson, a dear friend to our community, and a talented visual artist who made the world a more beautiful place, has moved on to his next adventure.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
2018 Downtown Orlando MLK Holiday Parade
The Southwest Orlando Jaycees cordially invite you to participate in the 2018 Annual Downtown Orlando Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00AM. The theme for the 2018 parade celebration is “King: His Voice, His Teachings, His Love for Humanity.”
Silkies Ruck of Orlando
The mission of the Silkies Ruck Hike is to bring veterans together in a environment where they are able to bond with other veterans and create a support network in order to prevent veteran suicide.
3rd Annual Amateur Rib Contest
Come out and support Second Harvest Food Bank at the 3rd Annual “Whose Rack is a 10 Amateur Rib Contest.” Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank’s efforts in the community. This year’s contest is bigger and better with 20 Talented BBQ Teams from across the state smokin’ for the coveted Ten Rack Trophy! Ten10 Brewery and Toole’s Ace Hardware are again the event sponsor’s.
Patrick Greene’s 60th Birthday Celebration
Patrick Greene is turning 60 years old and he wants to celebrate by donating his birthday to the Downtown Arts District Orlando! Join us for an entertaining day of art, music, and celebrating the birthday boy.
6th Anniversary Weekend: Low Country Boil!
This is the second day of our anniversary weekend! We’ll be firing up the pots and boiling up delicious servings of sausage, seafood, and more. Plus a tap list made up of beers from our nearby friends and their awesome recent beer releases!
Woodstock Winter Park
Join us for a memorable, rockin’ night of music, with multiple bands and performers, presented by Mead Botanical Garden Inc. in partnership with Central Florida Community Arts. Come in your hippest 60’s attire, groove with friends, old and new, and enjoy a fun night of music that defined a generation.
Body//Talk at The Iron Cow (Milk District) ft. Trails
We’re beginning the year with a marriage between old and new. Meet us in our spiritual home (The Milk District) as we take over a brand spankin’ new venue–The Iron Cow! The Cow is a beautiful new venue that feels like a cross between Sandwich Bar and Stardust. Less decoration, more dancing. Ooh baby we’re so excited for our special guests, the electronic tropical jazz duo, Trails.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
Fleet Farming Swarm Ride! In Audubon Park
This is a free community event that invites you out to bike and farm with us in the Audubon Park Community. We meet at East End Market in the front farm, then ride out less than a mile away to resident’s front and back lawns converted into productive farmlettes. Bring your bike, skateboard, rollerblades, or unicycle! Juice bikes available to rent, first come first service.
April Fresh’s Comedy Brunch
April Fresh’s Comedy Brunch Buffet! Sunday, January 14, 2018 Delicious brunch buffet begins at 12pm. Show begins at 1pm. Brunch Buffet- $19.99 (18+) Brunch Buffet with bottomless mimosas – $29.99 (21+) Featuring: April Fresh, Sorcha Mercy Alexi Leigh, Pepe.
Swamp Sistas Song Swap at Stardust
Women songwriters swapping songs and stories, occasionally jumping in on each other’s tunes. Amy Robbins (Maple Sparrow), Beth McKee, Hannah Wynn (Hannah Harber), Jessica Delacruz, Ka Malinalli, Kayonne Riley, O-Sky, Renee Arozqueta, Shad Pearson (The Actomatics), Terri Binion, Tracey Gibbs . . . maybe more. The event is free to attend and tip jar donations will offset Swamp Sistas operational expenses.
