Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend.
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Friday, April 14
Gentle, Manly Photoshoot 1
Gentle, Manly is a photography project that seeks to explore and challenge society’s cultivation of stereotypical masculinity. Who we are looking for: Straight men of any background or way of life What we will be doing: Pairing up and photographing men, holding hands, in solidarity with other men who are judged, ridiculed, or condemned for openly expressing affection with each other. Why we are doing this: Because real, straight men show compassion. What this is not: Sexual or exploitative in…
April’s Shower of Hugs – Free Hug March in Orlando
Hugs are good for you. We should all hug more. We’re making an Orlando Hug March to educate people on the importance of embracing each other, and we’re there to offer free hugs for all! This is a public event – come join in (it’s good for you).
Blacklist Babes Cabaret @TheFalcon
April 15th, 2016 the Blacklist Babes Cabaret debuted their first ever 90 minute live music burlesque cabaret and the Babes are having their one year birthday party at the one and only The Falcon! After winning first runner up in The Venue’s Amateur Burlesque Contest and going on to perform at the Orlando Pride’s main stage in 2015 the Babes went on to perform at the Orlando International Fringe Festival in 2016 and are set to perform again in Fringe…
Saturday, April 15
Body//Talk & IDEAS go to Playalinda Beach
It’s time for our 3rd annual beach trip! This year, we’re headed to Playa Linda, so bring food, towels, alcohol, balls, toys, sunblock and instruments! Also, we’ll be cleaning up the beach at 2pm Also also, Playalinda section 13 is the clothing optional part of the beach. That’s pretty cool because being nude at the beach is an empowering way to transcend the shame we often feel for our bodies. One very quickly learns that nudity is freeing and really…
First Time Home Buyer Workshop
Operation HOPE, Inc. will present a first time home buyer class where participants will learn about the home buying process from start to finish and receive a certificate at the end which meets requirements for both Orange County and the state of Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs. Operation HOPE is a nonprofit organization that is also a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. To learn more about Operation HOPE visit operationhope.org. Please call, text, or e-mail to register: Porsha Porter, (407)…
The Final Frontier
Science fiction and space travel have never been more exciting than they will be in this salute to famous space movies and superheroes. From “Lost in Space” to “E.T.,” from “Star Trek” to “Star Wars,” we’ll journey through space and time with the help of Commander William T. Riker of the Starship Enterprise himself, Jonathan Frakes.
Orlando City SC vs. La Galaxy
*Tickets in the Club and Midfield East Premium sections include select food and beverage for free. *SUPPORTER SECTION – Safe-standing section, no assigned locations. Instead of seats, each row as a rail that provides safety as well as a cup holder for drinks. When in the home supporter section, always wear purple! If purple isn’t your thing then alternate colors are black, gray or white. Opposing colors of any team, not just the one playing, and/or non-Orlando City Soccer Club…
Immersive Audio Experiment – Encore Performance
Brought back for one encore performance thanks to the Creative City Project! Imagine walking in an open grass field, plugging in a URL on your smartphone, and following silly instructions with 100 of your friends. There will be interactivity, storyline, games, and hilarity. If you decide to attend this free event, please make sure you bring headphones, your smartphone, and plan to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you don’t miss the start time. If you miss the start time…
Bungalower Bazaar powered by Coopers’ Craft
Bungalower and Coopers’ Craft have joined forces to bring you a night filled with Orlando’s best makers, in a new event space in Ivanhoe Village, run by our friends at FACTUR. Sip on fancy cocktails, shop for local wares, and eat too many tamales at this fun, free 21 and up event Our ever-growing list of participating super-star businesses and makers includes…
Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Tour
Multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-nominated artist, Ariana Grande, has announced her Dangerous Woman Tour coming to the Amway Center on April 15, 2017. Joining her will be Little Mix and Victoria Monet. Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, September 24 at 10AM. 2016 sees Ariana release her mega-anticipated third full-length album, “Dangerous Woman,” driven by the title track, which captured No. 1 on both iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart and Top Pop Songs Chart minutes after release.…
Sunday, April 16
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt featuring Stuart Little
The Easter bunny lost all of his eggs and we need your help to find them! Bring the whole family on Easter Sunday for an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, brunch, and a special screening of Stuart Little. Enjoy a delectable buffet spread complete with carving station and fresh-squeezed juices, followed by a fun-filled Easter egg hunt with special prizes and a petting zoo, all before you watch a classic film the entire family will love. Doors open and Brunch…
Will’s Pub & SFS Present Poca’s Hottest Annual Cook-Off ft. G.Love, BeebsAHMM Kaleigh Baker Milka Terri Binion Absinthe Trio & funkUs
Sunday April 16th, Will’s Pub & Southern Fried Sunday Present The 6th Annual Poca’s Hottest Cook-Off, Concert and Food Drive featuring G. Love (of G. Love & Special Sauce), Beebs and Her Money Makers, Kaleigh Baker, JunkieRush, Milka (MILKA ROCKS), Terri Binion & The Absinthe Trio on an outdoor stage & The funkUs Musician’s Playground inside Will’s Pub. Poca’s Hottest are All Natural Unique Sauce Blends Inspired by Orlando area Musicians & Artists. For their 2017 Cook-Off Poca’s Hottest is…
Orlando Director’s Forum
WHAT: Orlando Director’s Forum WHEN: Sunday, April 16 at 7:00 PM WHERE: Valencia College East Campus – Building 3 701 N Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando, FL 32825 A group of Orlando’s most stylistically diverse stage directors will participate in a free and open forum at Valencia College’s East Campus. This event will be a great opportunity to hear unique perspectives on inspiration, casting, rehearsal process, trouble-shooting, and overall creative process of directing. Seth Kubersky will host a moderated discussion followed by…
Chris Rock – Total Blackout Tour 2017
Show date: Sunday, April 16, 2017 Show time: 7:30 P.M. Tickets start at $49.50 Walt Disney Theater Presented by Dr. Phillips Center in association with Live Nation Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. As an actor, director, producer and writer he has created many memorable moments. VIP PACKAGES FRONT ROW PACKAGE One (1) Front Row reserved ticket Two (2) Drink tickets Merchandise item designed and created exclusively for package purchasers…
