Here’s a look at some of the events taking place this weekend.
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Friday, August 14
August Conductor Crawl: Speed Dating to the Gnarly Barley!
The Orlando Conductor Crawl is SunRail’s original pub crawl that happens every 2nd Friday of every month! Location, train schedule and drink specials TBD
“Nunsense”, the Dan Goggin musical
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the Dan Goggin musical,”Nunsense”, from August 14-31, 2015. The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over a high school auditorium to hold a fundraising variety show to raise money to bury several sisters (who were accidentally poisoned by their cook). They must inter the nuns before the health inspector comes and finds the dead nuns in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, we watch as 5 nuns try…
Saturday, August 15
Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5K Presented by Florida Hospital
For all the details and to register: http://trackshack.com/events-detail.php?id=233 Join Us for a Celebration of Running on Saturday, August 15 near the Orlando Science Center in the Orlando Cultural Park! 7:30 a.m.: 5k (3.1 mi.) 8:45 a.m.: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run (free) 9:00 a.m.: Awards Presentation Track Shack’s 23rd Annual Celebration of Running 5k and kickoff for the 38th anniversary of the store and the Running Series! Limited to 2750 registrants! This race comes with bling! Race beneficiary is the Orlando…
Begin Your Backyard Farm
Beyond being a source of pride and fresh veggies, a backyard garden can also provide a part-time income. It doesn’t take much to convert a barren patch of yard into a profitable market garden. In this 2 hour course East End Market’s owner and urban farmer John Rife will reveal the key concepts and best practices he uses to grow market worthy vegetables from his backyard. You’ll discover the essential tools and growing techniques you’ll need to jumpstart your own…
Clay Hands Kid’s Club with ArtReach Orlando
Stop by the ArtReach Orlando art truck to make your mark on Whole Foods Market Winter Park. ArtReach Orlando, a nonprofit outreach program that works with children in underserved areas of Orange County, will be helping you and your little ones cast their hands in clay to create a living art mural that will be installed at our store for all to see. Then join us later in the month for the grand unveiling! $5 Suggested Donation to Whole Kids…
Places I’ve Never Been To Artists Talks
This Saturday August 15th at 12pm join us for artist talks with Holly Tavel, Chad Pollpeter,Justin Luper, Jacoub Reyes and Sara Hettinger from the show Places I’ve Never Been To. There will also be coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts to enjoy. This event is free to the public. See you all there!
Nerdy Speed Dating, v4
Nerd Nite cities from across the world have hosted Nerdy Speed Dating for a decade. The event has boasted many successful matchmaking and fostered a long list of committed relationships, engagements, and marriages (and even a few wee ones)… and worse case scenario, you make a friend to join you for a future Nerd Nite event. Each date will be 3-minutes long with one person; and everyone will have the opportunity for multiple dates with different people. (Never the same…
Functionally Literate presents: Phillippe Diederich & Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés
ORLANDO READING SERIES CELEBRATES CUBAN CULTURE Functionally Literate hosts authors Phillippe Diederich & Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés Orlando, FL––With the recent easing of travel restrictions to Cuba, there has been a renewed interest in Cuban culture. While many Floridians are at least vaguely familiar with the country’s culinary and musical traditions, less are versed in its literature. On August 15, in downtown Orlando, the Functionally Literate reading series will present two authors whose work explores the lives and issues of the…
2015 Oyster Roast Kickoff Party
Come out and support the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando at its Inaugural Oyster Roast Fall Kickoff Party at the all new Ferg’s Depot on Saturday, August 15th from 3pm-7pm. Stick around afterwards to watch Jameis Winston make his NFL debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Special guests include Peter Tom Willis, Casey Weldon, William Floyd, Corey Sawyer, Sammie Smith andIra Schoffel of Warchant.com and more to be announced! Tailgate games in the Court Yard Door prizes drawings to be…
Body//Talk: Fuck Summer 2
======================== Molecules move faster at higher temperatures. During months like these, our bodies are working harder to keep their equilibrium. The sweltering season leaves us agitated, and by the end it, wanting to fuck the summer. As we leave the heat and start things anew, let’s come together for a summer ritual. Let’s beat the heat together and give a rachett goodbye to another blazing summer. ======================== ///////////// Performing at Spacebar: Miracle Roy: miracleroy.bandcamp.com/releases A five-piece band on top of…
Sunday, August 16
Orlando Farmers Market
The Official Downtown Orlando Farmers Market since 1987. The Orlando Farmers Market is home to a vibrant marketplace including over 50 vendors year-round. You’ll find seasonal farm fresh produce from local growers, as well as baked goods, cheeses, and other specialty foods. Plus, a variety of locally made arts, crafts, and homemade goods. The Orlando Farmers Market is dog friendly and the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family around beautiful Lake Eola in the heart of…
HRC ORLANDO Disco Bowl 5
Join the Human Rights Campaign Orlando/Central Florida for our fifth annual Disco Bowl! Your ticket includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and an annual HRC membership or membership renewal. So, come on down and join us in Orlando for what is sure to be a wonderful event! http://action.hrc.org/site/R?i=sj3UTcV14LgNQgLdxsY0jg Tickets: Individual: $35 Team of 4: $135 Team of 5: $165
SFS w/ Oak Hill Drifters, Uncle Sams Pride and Cletus Funk. Plus Free 2 Step Lessons and a Lil Indies Aftershow!
YeeHaw! Sunday August 16th is another Southern Fried Sunday! This month features the Western Swing/Classic Country/Rockabilly sounds of Oak Hill Drifters. To make their set even more fun for you we’re bringing in Sunny Raskin from Raskin Dance Studio and Music School for an early Country-western two-step lesson! Come early, bring a partner or find one at Will’s Pub and learn to dance. Then two-step it like pro during the Oak Hill Drifters set. Following Oak Hill Drifters will be…