Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend.
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Friday, August 16
Parking Day Orlando
This year Parking Day Orlando will host along with the College Park Partnership a seven block parklet crawl, with several transformed parking spaces along Edgewater Drive. The parklets will embody the individuality of the community who have helped design, build and hang out in the space. Each parklet will be different, ranging from an impromptu jazz performance, to outdoor fitness space, to an urban farm! Parklets will be popping up all morning, swing by anytime to check out the process…
The Courtesy Bar 4 Year Anniversary Party
We are turning 4 on Thursday, September 15th and we’d love for you to help us celebrate! Join us for complimentary bites from @dovecoteorlando. Punch, bubbles, and @fernetbranca will be flowing, as well as DJ Nigel @blacksuede66 bringing the beats. Let us thank you for being our loyal customers.
Vintage RV, Glamping, Hot Rod Show & Antiques Show
Vintage RV, Glamping, Hot Rod Show & Antiques Show Camp Renninger’s opens for another weekend of antique, vintage, RV , and car enthusiasts related vendors. We will also have camp activities including food, camp crafts, camp fires, camp movies, singing around the camp fire, tours of vintage RV’s and the Best Vintage RV , Best Vendor Display and Best Campsite contest. Camp games and sports! Bring your vintage RV, truck, car or boat and share with your fellow campers!! FREE ADMISSION
Earthdance Florida Sacred Fire & Drumcircle
YOU ARE ALL INVITED to drum, dance, celebrate!!! Use promocode DRUMTRIBE for a $10 discount on tickets http://earthdanceflorida.org/tickets/ Earthdance Florida Sacred Fire and Drumcircle 2016!!! Come join us in Co-Creating this beautiful experience for the second year in a row.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
Select Nights September 16, 2016 through October 31, 2015 This fall the streets of Universal Studios Florida® theme park will come alive with hordes of horrifying mutants, monsters and maniacs. Explore terrifying haunted houses, brave multiple creature-filled scare zones, enjoy outrageous live shows, and experience many of the park’s most exciting rides and attractions. Please note: This is a Universal Orlando Event. Palmetto Travel Agency is only reposting it to spread the word to more people.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Party
Join us at the Orange County Regional History Center to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The free event will feature music, performances, food and artwork. There will also be a ribbon cutting for the Hispanic Heritage exhibit, which will be displayed at the History Center throughout the month.
Dual Exhibition Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of our fall exhibits “THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES” and “FAMILIAR MYSTERIES” on Friday, September 16 from 6:30-8pm. “The Conversation Continues” boasts a collection of contemporary art by many prominent artists over a span of 40 years. James Cottrell and Joseph Lovett have been building an exceptional collection of contemporary art that reflects their passion for discovering new talent and making commitments to challenging work before they are critically proven.
Voci Dance: Paint Chips at The Orange Studio
Voci Dance: Paint Chips is returning with three performances, September 16th, 17th and 18th, at The Orange Studio! This time around, we will have two evening shows with DJ Nigel on turntables, so you can have a drink and revel in the 1960s warehouse lounge vibe that we are creating for you.
ART21 Art in the 21st Century Screening
Join us at the gallery for the Vancouver and Mexico City episodes of ART21’s Art in the 21st Century, Season 8. Season 8 features sixteen artists from four cities—Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Vancouver—revealing how they engage the culture around them and how art allows viewers to see the world in new ways.
Saturday, September 17
Rock n’ Run 5k
For full details and to register, visit the website at: http://www.trackshack.com/events-detail.php?id=234 Rock It Out on Saturday, September 17 at Secret Lake Park in Casselberry! 7:30 a.m.: 5k (3.1 mi.) 8:45 a.m.: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run (free) 9:00 a.m.: Awards Ceremony At the 2nd race of the Track Shack Running Series, rock n’ roll reigns supreme. Featuring high energy and live music that runners and walkers love.
Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class
Are you ready to help animals during disasters? Take the next step and become a Disaster Animal Responder! Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is hosting the Florida SARC Awareness Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Orlando, FL. Please join the Florida State Animal Response Coalition team, and with your help, we can be there to provide shelter and care for Florida’s animals before, during and after a disaster.
International Coastal Cleanup
Thousands across the world will be cleaning up the earth’s waterways on this day. Join us locally at LaCosta Urban Wetlands. Volunteers needed.
International Coastal Cleanup
Thousands across the world will be cleaning up the earth’s waterways on this day. Join us locally at LaCosta Urban Wetlands. Volunteers needed.
Fine Arts Bike Tour
You might remember taking the class in school, so we’re putting together a refresher course with the best art museums in Orlando. They just so happen to be near our favorite bike trails, too! + Locations 1. Cornell Fine Arts Museum 2. Orlando Museum of Art 3.
OCS PreMatch Block Party
Going to the Orlando City Soccer game on 9/17 or do you just want to hang out and party? We’ve got live music and $2 Heinekens! Yes, I said $2 Heinekens! What’s even more impressive is 100% of all Heinekens sold will benefit the Come Out With Pride Kickoff Event on Church Street in October. Bring your friends and come Thirsty. Stage and bar setup in front of Hamburger Marys!
Love Headdress Ball 2016
LOVE is in the air! Orlando’s most outrageous black tie event is back. Headdress Ball 2016 travels to the beautiful Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. Join us Septempber 17th, 2016 for a truly unique gala experience. Headdress Ball is a feast for the senses.
Adults-Only Science Night Live!
Live from Orlando, it’s Science Night Live! Featuring space presentations, exploration in space exhibitors, a silent disco and more! Orlando Science Center is reserved strictly for adults on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 to11:30 p.m. with grown-up-inspired programming. It’s social. It’s science. It’s 21 and up! This event proves there is no age limit on curiosity. You’re never too old to learn something new.
The 2nd Annual Heineken Ultimate City Fanatic Celebration!
Heineken welcomes all Orlando City Soccer Club Fanatics to celebrate the 2nd Annual Ultimate City Fanatic post match at Wall St. Plaza this Saturday! Join thousands of your fellow supporters to cheer on the finalists OCSC Purpl Guy vs Orlando Facial Hair Club as they face off on the Heineken stage after we give Columbus a Crew cut.
Sunday, September 18
Back to School Food Drive for Fern Creek Elementary
Help stock the food pantry at Fern Creek Elementary! 90% of the students are on the free/reduced cost lunch program so every Friday, students are sent home with a snack pack. Items needed are single serve mac’n cheese, ravioli, spaghetti or any pasta in a can; granola bars; raisins; single serving vegetables and fruits.
A Love Song for Orlando, A Concert
“A Love Song for Orlando, A Concert” is a single day event at Lake Eola Band Shell, Orlando Florida on September 18, 2016. We will be pulling together local musicians, entertainers, and personalities in order to reset the smiles on the faces of the City Beautiful through the Power of Music and the Arts.
Ferg’s Depot Watch Party: Tampa Bay Bucs vs Cardinals
Your official home for all Tampa Bay Buccaneers games! Cheerleader, drink specials and great Ferg’s Famous Wings.
SFS w/ an Orlando Musicians’ Tribute to Dr. Ralph Stanley
Orlando Musicians; Jackson Rodgers, Terri Binion, Eugene Snowden, Tommy Cooper of Oak Hill Drifters, Henry Toland, Sterling Schroeder, Amy and Wes of Pickens Ivey, Jordan Foley, Otis and Weston of Six Time Losers, Forest Rodgers and Gary “Doc” Hibbard all play to pay tribute to Bluegrass legend, Grand Ole Opry member, International Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, 2002 Grammy Winner for his ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ soundtrack work, Dr. Ralph Stanley.