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Friday, April 29
Snap! Downtown presents: CONSTRUCTED ABSTRACTIONS
Snap! Downtown opens three new exhibitions on April 29, 7PM. The exhibits will be housed in our three spaces, Snap! Downtown, OG1 and OG2, in the 420 East building. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snap-downtown-presents-constructed-abstractions-tickets-24483400510 SNAP! DOWNTOWN Gallery : ‘Constructed Abstractions’ – a group exhibition featuring artworks by Reine Paradis, Stephane Fedorowsky, Dana Hargrove, and Shelley Lake, The works, which include photography, painting, and digital art, connect form, color, line, texture and space. Curated by Holly and Patrick Kahn. OG1 Gallery : ‘L’Eau et…
Marilyn Maye Cabaret
Marilyn Maye Cabaret: Created and Performed by Marilyn Maye Length: Approximately 55 minutes Margeson Theater Award Winning Vocalist Marilyn Maye presents a musical cabaret in the Margeson Theater. Marilyn Maye has performed in more than 100 engagements in the last nine years in New York including sold-out multiple-nights at the Metropolitan Room, Birdland, five two-week runs at Feinstein’s at The Loews Regency Hotel, New York’s Town Hall, and the 92nd Street Y Theater. She presented Marilyn Maye, Her Way, A…
WE JUMP THE WORLD DAY ORLANDO AT URBAN NINJA PARKOUR
We Jump The world day Orlando! Come join us at Urban ninja Parkour as we become apart of a worldwide jam session! Tracers & Freerunners from around the world are coming together in their hometown on the same day to train and learn from one another! Don’t miss out on this incredible experience! And thank you to Team Farang for getting this whole thing started! Meet up: 2:00pm We are going to meet up at Lochhaven park by the Orlando…
Saturday, April 30
DAPPER DAY Spring Events at the Disneyland Resort
• DAPPER DAY® EXPO Saturday April 30 + Sunday May 1, 2016 Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall. Our Expo marketplace features everything for stylish, sophisticated living from vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories, to bath and beauty products, and beyond. Swing dance to live performances by the GRAMMY-nominated CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS (Saturday 2 & 5p) and BIG SANDY & HIS FLY-RITE BOYS (Sunday 1 & 5p) New Dapper Day merchandise will be available exclusively at the Expo! Ride our FREE Shuttle from…
Seventh Annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Art Festival
Seventh Annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Art Festival April 30, 2016 10 am-4 pm Hannibal Square Heritage Center Free admission! hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org The annual festival celebrates culture and diversity through art and music. More than 25 Florida artists offer their works for sale, including members of the original Florida Highwaymen and the B-Side Artists collective. There’s music by the Porchdogs Cajun and Zydeco Band and Orisirisi African Folklore. A “Kid-folk” workshop culminates in a public parade. Food trucks.
Crawfish, Seafood & Jazz Festival
Ticket Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawfish-seafood-jazz-festival-tickets-24855960848 No pets or coolers allowed. Event Overview Come out on International Jazz day April 30th and listen to Live Jazz and Blues while enjoying a variety of Seafood and other great food vendors. There will be a kid zone, Ice Cold Beer, Massages, local business vendors and much more. Come out, bring the family, lawn chairs and lets have a great time together! Tickets are only $5, Kids 12 and under free purchase tickets online or you…
6th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Orlando
Grab your sole sisters and join us at the Ritz for the 6th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Orlando, benefitting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. This event is presented by Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies and is an afternoon of wine tastings, shopping from eleven different vendors, shoes, fashion, compassion, and more! Find out more about this event at http://www.winewomenandshoes.com/orlando
Dancing on the Drive 2016
Join us on Saturday, April 30th along Edgewater Drive in the heart of College Park from 6 – 11pm. Reserve a Table for 10 for the best seat on the Drive, or bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy another great evening with friends and neighbors. There will be a DJ in the center of it all playing your favorite tunes, a dance floor and great vendors. Admission: $5 minimum donation per person (kids are free!). Click the Tickets…
Father John Misty Live in Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
Father John Misty returns to Orlando, FL on April 30th for a concert at The Beacham. – w/ Tess & Dave – All Ages – $25 GA / $35 Balcony The show is sold out. If you’re still looking for a ticket or have an extra, visit the fan ticket exchange at: orlando.fjmlyte.com
Science of Wine Fundraiser!
Sip, savor and support the mission of Orlando Science Center at the 6th annual Science of Wine! Whet your palate and your curiosity at one of Orlando’s largest wine events! The Science of Wine is not just another wine tasting, but an oenological odyssey with presentations on multiple aspects of wine growing and tasting as well as the opportunity to sample fine wines from the world’s major regions thanks to our exclusive wine provider, Southern Wine & Spirits. Local restaurants…
2016 Florida Pole Fitness Championship at Plaza LIVE Orlando
2016 Florida Pole Fitness Championship at Plaza LIVE Orlando
Red Bull Wake Rivals
Save the date! This event is free and open to the public. Red Bull Wake Rivals is returning to Orlando Watersports Complex on April 30th. Four of the top wakeboard teams in the country will battle it out at night to earn the title of Red Bull Wake Rivals Champion, by owning 1 obstacle at a time. Once the judges determine the best trick has been landed on an obstacle, it will then light up in that team’s colors. Pack…
Sort of Cinco Block Party
We can’t wait until Cinco to start the fiesta, so we’re kicking things off on Saturday, April 30th and throwing the biggest and the best block party in Downtown Orlando! Starting at 8pm, we’ll be partying with live music, bull riding, drink specials, mariachi music, mustaches, sombreros, JELL-O shots, piñatas and more! Live music from The Adam Moreno Project, Who Rescued Who & Mariachi Bands! Cinco Drinko Specials: $4 Corona or Corona Light $4 Modelo or Negro Modelo $4 Margaritaville…
Sunday, May 1
Florida Salsa Fest
Join us for the Florida Salsa Fest block party on “Uno de Mayo” on the brick streets of Thornton Park, surrounding Mucho Tequila & Taco Bar. We’ll have plenty of Corona, tequila, salsa dancing, salsa music and unlimited salsa tastings from 30+ chefs! Come vote on your favorite and enjoy a Sunday Funday in Thornton Park as we ‘get our salsa on!’ Tickets will be available soon. For vendor & sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected] floridasalsafest.com
THE 2015-2016 CONCERT SEASON FINALE CONCERT
The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 59th Concert Season closes with this concert at the historic Bob Carr Theater in Downtown Orlando. All four FSYO Orchestras will be featured in this finale. As always, academic and music educators receive complimentary admission to this and all FSYO concerts.
Florida History Dinner -James Beard Chefs Plus More Amazing Talent
A Truly Floridian Experience: Sunday, May 1, 2016, 6:30pm The History of Florida Through Eating, $85.00 plus tax per person. Chef Greg Baker of the Refinery and Fodder & Shine, Chef Kathleen Blake from the Rusty Spoon; both semifinalists for the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the South this year, Chef Josh Oakley of the Smiling Bison, Chef Matt Hinckley of Hinckley’s Fancy Meats and Chef Jennifer Banagale from Kappo share the history of Florida cuisine through eating.…
