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Friday, June 17
Celebrity Mascot Games
Celebrity Mascot Games
24th Annual New Smyrna Beach Bicycle Bar Tour Weekender 2016
Weekend of June 17-19 24th Annual New Smyrna Beach Bicycle Bar Tour Weekender 2016 Bike ride starts Saturday morning, June 18, 11 am at JB’s FISH CAMP, 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169. May include (but not limited to) Moe’s, Sea Vista Tiki Bar, Off The Hook, PJ’s, Clancy’s, Beachside Tavern, Gnarley Surf Bar, Clancy’s Cantina, Om Bar, Flagler Tavern, Breakers, Barracuda’s, & Peanuts. For more up to date details about the ride and info regarding T-shirts visit…
Friday Night Concert
Help us kick off summer events in the park with a free concert featuring hot bands, great food and cold beverages. Experience the renovated Cranes Roost Park for the first time while enjoying classic hits and original tunes performed on the redesigned floating stage. The event will include food trucks, beer, wine, street performers and exciting surprises. The venue opens at 6 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.uptownaltamonte.com.
The Antisocial Butterfly
Come and join us for our ever opening, as we welcome and feature the wonderful local artists Masami Koshikawa and Logan Anderson! Join us for live poetry, a live performance (7:30-8:30pm), a few short films, and other amazing artworks.
Endo Seishiro Shihan in Orlando, FL
Please join the Kimusubi Aikido Orlando Dojo as we welcome to Orlando Seishiro Endo Shihan, 8th Dan Aikikai Hombu Dojo instructor, Dojo-cho of Aikido Saku Dojo in Nagano, Japan, and one of the last generation uchi-deshi (live-in student) of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba, O Sensei. This event has been many years in the making and it will be Endo Sensei’s first trip to Florida. Sensei has an extensive travel schedule across the globe. In addition to teaching at the Aikikai…
Gallery Talk: The Florida Painters Return to Crealdé
Friday, June 17, 7 pm Gallery Talk: “The Florida Painters Return to Crealdé” Take a tour of the current exhibit and hear the stories behind the paintings on display by members of The Florida Painters, “like minded artists in studio and plein air,” followed by an open discussion. Admssion is free. More information on “The Florida Painters Return to Crealdé” exhibit: crealde.org/showalter_hughes.html
DIY Leather Belt Making Class
DIY Leather Belt Making Class at Outfitters Ave Off The Clock No. 3 We’re hosting our first ever, DIY leather belt making class taught by local leathersmith & proprietor of Imperial Wolf, Seth Daniels. Seth will be leading us through the steps of handcrafting a high quality leather belt; from measuring for the perfect fit to dying the leather & adding the belt buckle of your choice. With the option of adding any designs or lettering, your belt can be…
The Story of the Universe: Orlando United
In rememberance of those whose lives were taken from them at the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12, we have decided to give back to the Orlando community by doing whatever we can, with whatever we have, from wherever we are. This weekend, June 17-18, the planetarium will open its doors for a series of free presentations of our classic show, “Story of the Universe.” Shows will begin at 7 and 8:30 p.m. both evenings, with doors opening 10 minutes…
Saturday, June 18
Lake Eola Photo Walk
Come to lake eola for some morning photos of wild life and the surround downtown buildings. This is part of Google’s local guide meet up I’m hoping a lot of people come out
Orlando Book Fesitval
The Orlando Book Festival is a day-long celebration of books at the Orlando Public Library. Join us for book signings, panel discussions, writing workshops, and a keynote address from New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and game designer Chuck Wendig. This event is free and open to the public. More information at: http://www.ocls.info/programs/obf/default.asp Attending Authors: Diana Abu-Jaber Sarah Andre Author Page Catherine Bailey: https://www.facebook.com/catherinebaileybooks James C. Clark Trish Doller Lauren Gibaldi Janice Hardy J.J. Howard USA Today Bestseller Ward Larsen…
Etsy Craft Party & Fair “Back To Basics”
LIST OF VENDORS: https://www.facebook.com/notes/central-florida-artisans-guild/vendors/646818852149204 EVENTBRITE ATTENDEE COUNT: 355 AS OF 6/16/16 Etsy Craft Party is in it’s 6th year, and Central Florida Artisans’ Guild is once again presenting this year’s Etsy Craft Party with the Fair like last year. We have been hosting Etsy Craft party since 2010 when it all started. We will be giving away 100 swag bags to the first 100 adult guest. One guest will receive a special swag bag that consists of all the same…
Festival of the Sea (Seafood Festival)
Created by Go Party Live LLC The Festival of the Sea. Festival of the Sea is a family event meant to bring out those who share thing in common, the love of seafood. An amazing outdoor experience with multiple seafood vendors serving all of your favorites, but you will also have an opportunity to enjoy our beer & wine garden and our Arts & Crafts vendors. For kids we will have a designated play area to interact with many their…
Orlando – Stop The Black Bear Trophy Hunt
Orlando is getting ready to expose this barbaric trophy hunt! We will be updating this event soon with more information so stay tuned. If you have any questions contact [email protected] *Signs and literature will be provided
APGD Customer Appreciation Day
APGD has been named a Great American Main Street Award winner for 2016 and we wanna show off the shops and people that helped get us here and also say thanks to YOU for supporting the area! So come on out Saturday, June 18, noon to 5 pm for a district wide celebration with samples, raffles, complimentary champagne, beer and more. Watch this event page for updates as we get ’em! FREE event!
A Pet Adoption + Pop Up Shop Extravaganza!
We’ve teamed up with local rescue Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and Pug Rescue of Florida to bring you a slew of adoptable furry friends in need of a furever home. To help promote and raise awareness about a cause dear to our hearts, we’ve curated some of the best local pet vendors in the area. Pet bakeries, photographers, artisans and more will be hosting Pop Up Shops throughout the store. And if you’re craving a little something for the…
Woodstock Orlando: United in Love Community Remebrance Gathering
On Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Woodstock Orlando we are hosting a UNITED IN LOVE Community Remembrance Gathering with Live Music and DJ’s on 2 Stages, Host/ MC for the evening, Keynote Speakers, Live Artists and Food & Art Vendors in conjunction with the #OrlandoStrong March on Saturday at Lake Eola Park starting at 7pm. (#OrlandoStrong March at Lake Eola Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1541892366120645/) 20 % of all proceeds will benefit the families of the victims from our tragic shootings…
Orlando comes together
After the tragic event that occurred last night I believe our city should come together to show we will not be broken. For the innocent lives that were taken, for the people who were injured, for those who were witnesses, for the families and friends who were awaiting phone calls and texts they never received. For all of the previously listed reasons I have decided we should take a stand and all meet next Saturday June the 18th at 7…
#OrlandoStrong March
After a devastating attack in Orlando, it’s time to come together and show what #OrlandoStrong looks like. We are here, we are unified, and though the massacre of June 12, 2016 will live in our hearts forever, we will prevail and we will come back stronger. Let’s show our strength and March at Lake Eola.
Orlando City SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Orlando City returns to Major League Soccer (MLS) play on Saturday, June 18, at Camping World Stadium. In light of the tragic events affecting the City of Orlando and its LGBT and Latino communities, the match against the San Jose Earthquakes will be dedicated to bringing our community together to support #OrlandoUnited efforts. In a joint collaboration across sports teams in Central Florida, MLS’s Orlando City, NWSL’s Orlando Pride, NBA’s Orlando Magic, ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears and AFL’s Orlando Predators…
BT Three Year Anniversary
Who knew some scrappy troupe of DIY party kids would make it this long? Who would’ve imagined that a sweaty indie dance party at The Space (RIP) would evolve into a social enterprise using parties to create a more connected city? Every month our community grows and matures. So let’s celebrate what we’re creating together.. and make sure you check out the super amazing super funky queer indie pop band, Tomboi, because they are SO talented. Listen here: http://bit.ly/1TP5A73 Spacebar:…
Sunday, June 19
Candlelight Vigil for Orlando – Memorial at Lake Eola
To show our cities strength, I invite you all to join me next week at Lake Eola, at sunset, to silently honor and remember the events that transpired on the early morning of Sunday 12 June 2016. The City Beautiful was victim to the largest single mass shooting in our nation’s history. All I ask is one lap around the lake, starting and ending on the corner of 512 E Washington St Orlando, FL 32801, where we will leave our…
SFS w/ The Ukulaliens, Sacco and Vanzetti & Buster Cousins
Southern Fried Sunday in June is on Father’s Day! It’s an early 5:30 show! Bring Dad, Bring Friends, Bring Family and enjoy a great Southern style BBQ Dinner & great show from The Ukulaliens, a new Orlando Ukulele Collective comprised of members of other bands, their friends & fans all playing 4 strings together, as well as Sacco and Vanzetti & Buster Cousins. 4:30pm Doors, 5:30pm Show, Ending by 9pm $7 Cover, Including BBQ Dinner, served ’til it’s gone!