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Pedal to Fringe 2016!
Avoid the parking nightmare and pedal! Thomas M. Bunting Projects will be offering a free bike valet service during the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. OUR SPONSORS Orlando Fringe Fairvilla HERE’S HOW IT WORKS *You pedal to Fringe. *Find us on the main lawn. *We take some contact info. *We put your bike on a rack, you’re encouraged to lock it. *We tag your bike & give you a matching tag. *You go have fun without worrying about your bike!…
The WPRK Free Outdoor Stage at Orlando Fringe
The amazing outdoor stage at Orlando Fringe is back! This year we have an amazing lineup in store for you! On May 18th, The Orlando Fringe Festival’s 2016 WPRK FREE Outdoor Stage opens for 11 Days of Entertainment under the big tent on the Loch Haven Park Lawn including: 55 Bands/Musical Acts 3 MC/Beatboxers 3 Massive Multi-Person Choruses 2 Nights of featured Comedy 6 Literary/Spoken Word Events A Jambando Super Jam led by Kaleigh Baker A Body//Talk DJ Dance Party…
Spring Book Sale
Find your new beach reads at the Friends of the Library annual spring book sale. A great selectiion of fiction and nonfiction, recorded books, DVDs, CDs and more will be available for half price. Thursday, May 19, 5-7 p.m.: Members-only preview sale open only to Friends of the Library members. New members are welcome to join at the door and receive an additional 10 percent off! Friday and Saturday, May 20-21: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Serpentine Tongue
Time Waste Management presents Serpentine Tongue Opening Receptions: Thursday, May 19th @ 7PM Saturday, May 21st @ 7PM Works by: Brandon Doucette Jacoub Reyes, jacoubreyes.wix.com/void A culmination of woodcuts and drawings by Brandon Doucette and Jacoub Reyes. Outlining the subject of mortality and life after death depicted by established and imaginary archetypes. The display of tension, unnerving disposition, and timelessness is encapsulated in the drama and duality of each piece. The sublime and surreal emerge from line and ghostly forms.…
Friday, May 20
Lecture with Visiting Artist Sandra Ramos
Join us for a lecture with visiting artist Sandra Ramos. Ramos’s work is part of the upcoming exhibition “Displacement: Symbols and Journeys,” which opens at the museum on Saturday, May 21. CFAM Members’ Exhibition Preview prior to the evening’s public lecture. Cuban-born artist Sandra Ramos lives and works in Miami, Florida. Her work was recently featured in solo exhibitions at Arizona State University and American University. She has exhibited extensively for over twenty years at venues which include Museo de…
Get Your Jazz On Ending Spring Concert
Sponsors: AIG; Integrity Home Loan, a division of Peoples Bank; Central Florida Title, LLC; Orlando Relocation Guide Come experience the Alfond Inn’s popular food and wine ending Spring Get Your Jazz On event! Enjoy select wines and our expertly prepared food selections, live music, valet parking and more under the stars of the Alfonds courtyard. All Profits Endow Rollins College Scholarships. Limited Tickets remain – Get them early as event sells out – $45 (+ $2.93 tax) Online | $50…
Retro Game Night
Players, gamers, and lovers of vintage fun are invited to join us for the spring edition of Retro Game Night at the Orange County Regional History Center on Friday, May 20, from 7 p.m. to midnight; doors open at 6 p.m. Play old-school games like Parcheesi, Pictionary, Chinese checkers, Clue, Battleship, Candy Land, Mystery Date, Scrabble and Twister, retro video games, and giant versions of Jenga and Connect Four. Admission includes free retro snacks; beverages and pizza are available for…
Saturday, May 21
Longwood Community Yard Sale
Sell all your old goods at a one stop community yard sale! Residents and businesses welcome! Make cash and free up more space in your home or office! – We will provide you with an 11 ft. x 9 ft. spot with cover from sun or rain for $10! Professional Businesses for $15! (Chairs/Table not provided, may purchase rentals for $5 extra). This is a FREE community event to attend and shop and will take place 3rd Saturday of every…
Kids Fringe
Kids Fringe 10 am-2 pm Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29 Free! orlandofringe.org/what/kids-fringe Kids Fringe is a special part of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival that is just for kids and families. Kids Fringe offers performances by Fringe artists and local arts organizations, workshops and hands-on-art activities. Kids Fringe is free to all participants and runs 10am–2pm both weekends of the festival. Kids Fringers can watch kid-friendly theater, music, magic and…
ACBW: Liquid Education Beer School
We’re holding Beer School led by brewery President John Cheek on Saturday, May 21st at 10:30 AM in celebration of American Craft Beer Week. Liquid education participants will gain knowledge of our different beers, learning about ingredients, flavors, aromas, and the brewing process while they taste. A catered lunch will be provided. Seats are limited, so RSVP now to reserve your spot!
March Against Monsanto Orlando, FL
The fight for our food!! Mission Statement: http://on.fb.me/10oCMRb Join us for the 4th Annual March Against Monsanto Orlando! May 21st, 2016 @ 11 AM Orlando City Hall – 400 S Orange Ave Our goal is to educate the citizens of Orlando about the adverse health effects associated with GMOs and expose Monsanto’s corrupt business practices. We aim to inform the community about what they are putting in their bodies and encourage people to be the change they wish to see…
Ask Me Another Listening Party
What: Ask Me Another: Orlando Show Listening Party Who: Presented by Young Friends of WMFE When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21 Where: Red Cypress Brewery, 855 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Ages: All ages Admission: Free but please RSVP: http://www.wmfe.org/support/events/ask-me-another-orlando-party The NPR’s Ask Me Another show that taped in Orlando in March airs nationally on Saturday, May 21! Join the Young Friends of 90.7 WMFE at Red Cypress Brewery in Winter Springs to listen…
Orlando Artists’ Quarterly Social (May)
Please join us for our second event of 2016. Bring a friend, your business cards, and come out to connect! Join our Facebook group HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/714615315250069/ Photographer JR St. Jean will be providing a brief presentation for a part of our event. This presentation is applicable to all visual artists. Presentation: “GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY MAKES GREAT MARKETING” Presentation will cover 3 topics: 1. Why high quality imagery is important to your marketing plan. 2. Tips on improving your photos. 3. Tips…
Spring Local Authors Festival
The Orlando Public Library hosts Local Authors Festivals to support Central Florida authors. The Spring Local Authors Festival at the Orlando Public Library will take place on May 21, 2016 from 2-4pm. Authors set to attend the event include Leslie Howe, Ed Wysocki, Pamela Sherrod, Paige Lavoie, Bianda Sombright, Dennis Wall, Michael Welch, and Joyce Gaines. Each author will have a table with books available for purchase and signing. The event will take place at the Orlando Public Library, which…
SPECS release party
SPECS is a journal of monsterous forms and issue 7: unicorn is making its orlando debut! -customize your own issue of specs- -enjoy some unicorn treats and drinks- -listen and dance to our prince playlist- – special performance by contributor Leah Sandler, time tba- Issues are $7.00 cash or $10.00 card
Derrick Barry vs. Chi Chi DeVayne at the Parliament House!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 Top 5 Finalists DERRICK BARRY & CHI CHI DEVAYNE join us on Saturday, May 21! Shows with the Footlight Players at 10pm & 12am hosted by Ms. Darcel Stevens. Photo Op after the midnight show with our staff photographer! DJ Brianna is going to heat up the Main Room until 3am!
Sunday, May 22
2nd Annual Blessing of Bicycles at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
A Walk In Nature with Orlando Permaculture
Come on out and chill in the park with us. We’ll be meeting at Jay Blanchard park on May 22nd at 2pm and hanging out for a while in the field. Dog + pet friendly hangs. Bring a blanket. Body//Talk will bring some snacks, you can bring some as well. Make sure you have a blanket and your favorite outdoor toys (soccer ball, tight rope, yoga mat) Then at 3:30, we’ll go on a walk with Orlando Permaculture and discuss…
