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” on our main menu.
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Southern Nights ORL 4yr Anniversary Celebration
Join us Thursday August 16th – Saturday August 18th, 2018 as we celebrate our 4yr Anniversary!!!! 8.16.18 Eureka O’Hara 4yr Anniversary Celebration 8.17.18 Sharon Needles Southern Nights Orlando 4yr Anniversary 8.18.18 Girl The Party: Vixen City II | Free Drinks 9pm-10pm
Orlando Shirts Pop-up Shop!
We’re Popping Up at Horizons Vintage for the month of August! Stop by for one of a kind sales that will not be online and exclusive new items! Shop incredible vintage finds from Horizons Vintage and our side project Livnglo. Listed below are the shop hours, stay tuned for updates on friends joining us for special events! Thursday: 12-5 Friday: 12-6 Saturday: 12-6 Sunday: 11-4
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
Grand Opening – Jimmy Hula’s Downtown
Jimmy Hula’s is opening its newest location in Downtown Orlando! Taste your favorite fish tacos & burgers in the brand new spot, or try one of the new downtown-only specialties.
The Barber Fund turns 4!
Join us in celebrating the BARBER FUND’s 4TH ANNIVERSARY with one awesome HAPPY HOUR at one of your favorite watering holes, the HAMMERED LAMB! FREE EVENT but if you drink TITO’S the proceeds go back to Barber Fund, Helping Those Living with Cancer! (Awesome, right!?)
Monster Jam Zombie Bash!
Before the adrenaline-charged, four-wheel excitement that is Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series opens at the Amway Center, fans have a chance to meet famed Zombie driver Bari Musawwir and get up close to his customized high-powered speedster and ATV during a meet-and-greet at Ace Cafe.
Trends in Taste
Join 90.7 WMFE for a lively discussion on Central Florida food trends at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at our studio, 11510 E. Colonial Drive. Our panel of experts will discuss the local food scene, help navigate the latest trends, and share their favorite recommendations.
Summer / Fall 2018 Exhibition
SNAP! SUMMER | FALL 2018 Snap! Downtown presents its yearly Summer/Fall community exhibition, featuring Florida photographers and artists. Opening night Friday, August 17, 7-10 PM. Three gallery spaces | DJ Nigel John | Craft cocktails by The Courtesy Bar.
Ugly Orange presents: A Tiger Fawn Farewell
Our favorite lil’ loopin’ baby is off to get her Masters in Portugal. Come to say bon voyage and soak in her pop-psych soup one last time.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
IKEA Orlando 75 Year Celebration
Saturday, August 18 – Sunday, August 19, 2018IKEA 75th Anniversary Celebration We couldn’t have reached 75 years without you. So join us for all the fun and festivities, and discover the timeless design of the 50s and 60s with classic favorites from the new GRATULERA collection. Celebration date and time: Saturday, August 18 through Sunday, August 19, 2018, 9:30am-4pm Gift card giveaway: The first 75 IKEA FAMILY members at each store on Saturday, August 18 will receive a $20 IKEA Gift Card.
Keds Collection Launch Event
Grab a friend and join us for an exclusive shopping event in celebration of our new fall Keds collection before it launches on August 20. Anna Bond, our co-founder and creative director, will be there from 10am–12pm to kick off the party!
National Honey Bee Day Festival
Join us in celebrating bees, honey, and community on this special day! Vendors will be selling honey, plants, crafts, art, delicious treats, and much more. There will be opportunities to learn about your local and state level bee clubs. Be a Honey Judge and cast your vote to choose the best tasting honey at the event.
Dance Spirit
Main event starts at midnight and from 5 PM to Midnight:Julian C. and Friends Back Yard B-Day PartyLet’s get together and celebrate our way.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
Join us for some thinking and drinking this Sunday as Nerd Nite returns to Stardust Video & Coffee in Audubon Park for a special pop-up event, in partnership with Orlando For Revolution. Topics include, but not limited to: * Who is More Effective, Thanos or the President? * Elon Musk: Visionary or Villain? * If Apple is Worth a Trillion Dollars, then Why the Fuck Does My iPhone Break So Easily?
