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Friday, May 6
Bike to Work Day 2016
Please join Mayor Buddy Dyer, the City of Orlando, and Retro City Cycles for the annual Bike to Work Day! Please join our team by clicking here and signing up under “Cycling Savvy/Retro City Cycles!” http://bike.godto.org/ For more info on Bike to Work Day, please click here: cityoforlando.net/biketoworkday
The Art of Fashion 2016
The Shoe Maven presents, THE ART OF FASHION: A Team Fox event benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. Join us for an evening of Fashion, Art, Food & Community at the Orlando Museum of Art on Friday, May 6, from 7-10:30 p.m. This unique event will showcase the creative talents of Orlando’s fashion and art communities in one of the area’s premier venues. Orlando’s favorite boutiques and stylists will display their top looks for Spring and Summer…
Classic Albums Live: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust
The world’s greatest classic rock albums. Performed live on stage. No gimmicks. Note for note. Cut for cut.
May Movie Night at Leu Gardens
Join us for a fun night outdoors! Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation Gardens open at 6:00 p.m., Movie time at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor movie in a beautiful garden. Blankets or chairs are recommended. You may bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. This movie is rated PG13. Under 13 years of age requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Garden Admission is $6 adult, $3 child (K-12th grade) and Leu Members receive free admission. Admission is collected at the…
Deca-DANCE: Tittie-Thyme’s 10th Release
This next release is going to be DECAdant. We are transforming Lou’s into a palace, so wear your finest attire and bring all your friends. Come out and celebrate Tittie-Thyme’s 10th release and dance the night away. **Tittie-Thyme submissions are due on April 24th. No folding, entries are FULL PAGE this time (or send your content and we will arrange) E-mail to [email protected]** Featuring: The Knick-Knacks The Palmettes (comeback show) The Areolas ~~Zines by Phosphene Girl~~ $5 Suggested donation Stay…
Friday, May 7
Tough Biker MTB Speed Challenge 2016
Register now for first of three races in the 2016 Tough Biker Speed Challenge Series. Use a mountain bike, BMX or cross bike! It’s a fast and fun course through downtown Orlando city streets, up-and-down three multi-story parking garages. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and best in Geared Bike, Single-Speed, Under 18, Over 50 (Men/Women).
Herb Day 2016
Dandelion Communitea Cafe & Florida School of Holistic Living are pleased to co-host Herb Day Saturday May 7th, 11 am – 5 pm! This local celebration, in unity with hundreds of events around the country, celebrates healing medicinal plants. Join us for a day of free workshops, a plant and tea sale, & fun with fellow herbalists and herb enthusiasts. Bring a friend and enjoy a day in the garden! More details on classes & workshops coming soon. Save the…
Kentucky Derby Day Party at The Hammered Lamb
Join us for the best Derby Day party in Orlando. Proper Derby Attire Requested. Best Derby Hat gets a $50 bar tab, $5 Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps.
Marathon AMF – 6 hours of new music!
Marathon AMF celebrates the emergence of Orlando has a hotbed of contemporary classical and creative music. Featuring a dozen ensembles performing three-and-a-half-hours of music almost exclusively by living composers, the event seeks to highlight the work of new and established groups dedicated to new music. Groups like New Score Chamber Orchestra, the Hippocrene Saxophone Ensemble, and UCF Collide Ensemble have been performing in Orlando for half a decade, while others have formed more recently or will make their debut at…
Kentucky Derby Gala
Join us for a wonderful time at the race! All proceeds benefit local nonprofits and scholarship recipients.
Peligator Shuffle
Back in the days when shuffleboard was king in the state of Florida, the clubs of St. Pete and Lake Wales competed for the coveted Peligator trophy for top club in the state. Members of the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club will be joining us for our April 2nd Shuffle to support our event and to consider resuming the Peligator competition with Orlando substituting for Lake Wales. Join us for an evening of shuffleboard fun and meet the talented shuffleboard players…
Free Movie Night in the Park 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Head over to Loch Haven Park for our 4th Annual Movie Night under the stars! Grab some friends and a blanket for a free screening of the 10 time Academy Award-winning film “West Side Story.” Past screenings include “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and Joss Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Presented in association with the Enzian Theater, the free screening of “West Side Story” is open to the public. The Theater has…
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day at Leu Gardens
Leu Gardens Celebrates Moms! Enjoy this special day with your mom in the beautiful 50-acre gardens. FREE Admission for Moms, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Stroll the winding pathways and discover all the amazing gardens including Florida’s largest rose garden which is in full bloom during the month of May. Stop by the historic Leu House to take a tour of the home and learn about the families that once lived here. Treat your mom to a special sweet in the…
Celebrate Mom at The Alfond Inn
Celebrate Mom with a Mother’s Day Brunch at The Alfond Inn Our Chefs will be busy in the kitchen preparing something special just for her. Enjoy elaborate Chef-Attended stations with complimentary mimosas and live music. Sunday, May 8th: TWO SEATING: at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm Children under 4 are complimentary Complimentary Valet Parking For more information regarding Mother’s Day, visit our website at TheAlfondInn.com. Tickets and seating reservations can be made here on EventBrite.com. WHEN: Sunday, May 8, 2016…
Mothers Day @foodtruckbazaar
During May, The Food Truck Bazaar’s second Sunday monthly community dinner falls on Mothers Day. Bring Mamma and your chairs out and celebrate her with food trucks, outdoor dining under the stars, great people watching and authentic food, @foodtruckbazaar puts this on every single month rain or shine 6-9pm at Macys on SECOND SUNDAYS. Free admission and parking. Dinners cost $10-$12. Guests must bring their own chairs. (All the trucks subject to change without notice!) THE TRUCKS: Cilantro Curbside Chef…
