Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Moonlight Walking Tour – August 16, 2019
August 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
The Moonlight Walking Tours take you on a historical stroll through Greenwood Cemetery. The walk is approximately two (2) miles within the 100-acre cemetery, and it will briefly visit about 100 graves of notable individuals in Orlando’s history. The cost of the tour is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated.
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HoodSTOCK-in tribute to 1969, Aug.15th,16th,17th
August 15 – August 19
Ivanhoe Village, Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
Various prices
“APARTMENT E” PRESENTS “in partnership with “MILLS 50” “in community with Ivanhoe Village” …..HOODSTOCK get a round tuit- 2019….. Wednesday, August 14th, Thursday, August 15th, Friday, August 16th, Saturday, August 17th. Sunday, August 18th. Five days of fun.
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Snap! Space presents: LE SALON 2019
August 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
Snap! Orlando, 1013 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
Artists in presence. Coffee and pastries by Lineage Juice Bar by Grounding Roots Ice Creams by Pop Parlour – Notions of culture, beauty, and perception collide at Snap! Orlando’s annual showcase of international and regional artists.
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Group Art Show Showcase
August 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Hammered Lamb, 1235 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
Various prices
August 15th we have a group art show consisting of Luce Sky, Matt Mercurio, Xine Hann, Mikey Bear McGrath & Cake Marques. Each are brilliant artists!
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Evening Exchange at East End
August 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
East End Market
Various prices
Howdy neighbors…. Each 3rd Friday of the month (6-10pm), we host an event called the Evening Exchange (EvEx) where we bring together incredible local makers, retailers, curators, thought leaders and risk-takers. As a community, this event is our chance to show off the amazing talent we have right here in Central Florida and to celebrate the vibrant place we call home.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Annual Fall Plant Sale
August 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
Seminole Bromeliad and Tropical Plant Society, 200 Fairmont Drive
Sanford, FL 32773 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Thousands of bromeliads for sale along with orchids, aroids, succulents, ferns, heliconias, gingers, fruiting/edible plants and tropicals of all kinds! Plant society members will be available to answer your questions and assist you in selecting the best plants for your conditions.
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25th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp
August 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 North
Clermont, FL 34715 United States + Google Map
$10
Finally, harvest season has arrived and it’s time for grape stomping competitions! This event is perfect for a family outing. Listen to continuous live music the entire weekend by superb local musicians. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting.
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A Taste of Sri Lanka – Lunch at East End Market
August 17 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
East End Market
Come join us for lunch at East End Market as we cook up some of Sri Lanka’s most loved dishes! We have a Ceylon Hut ‘New Menu Item’ special we are certain you’re going to love!
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Mexican Gastronomic Festival “Ven a Comer”
August 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$25
LCHA and the Mexican Consulate in Orlando host the biggest and best Mexican food Festival in Orlando come out and celebrate Mexico! Come out and celebrate the best Mexican food festival known to Florida! The Mexican Consulate in Orlando and LCHA host our 5th Annual Mexican Gastronomic Festival!
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ELOTERIA at Reyes Mezcaleria
August 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Reyes Mezcaleria, 821 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$10
Join Reyes Mezcaleria for ELOTERIA, a fun mashup of Mexican bingo with a bottomless elote bar. That’s right, you can play fun games, win prizes and eat all the corn your heart desires! Your $10 ticket ensures a seat for the gathering plus elotes.
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MargaritaFest 10
August 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wall St. Plaza, 25 Wall St.
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$20 – $35
Enjoy 3hrs of unlimited Margarita sampling from 5-8pm of around 20 different kinds of margaritas and tequila drinks at the biggest Margarita Party of the year. Plus live Reggae music until 9 p.m. from “The Bad Boys of Reggae” Inner Circle and local favorites 506 Crew!
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C-Note + / Eight x Ten Inches of Art / A Unique Sale
August 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
McRae Art Studios, 1000 Arlington St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Don’t miss this opportunity to take home affordable 8 x 10-inch works of original art from prominent local artists. More than 100-8×10 inch 2D and 3D works of art available for sale. Artworks include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, and jewelry. The lively event at Central Florida’s oldest and largest artist collective gives the community a chance to mingle with artists, see art studios and take home a small work of art.
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Indigenous Futurism: Transcending Toxic Times
August 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Bronze Kingdom, 3201 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$30 – $90
The Bronze Kingdom & The Mercury Collective presents: INDIGENOUS FUTURISM: Transcending Toxic Times This critically acclaimed show staged at the Orlando Museum of Art sent shockwaves through the community and is back with the next installment entitled “Transcending Toxic Times”, paying homage to the recent project released by featured artist, The Last Poets. Accompanying The Last Poets in this revolutionary art show will be Sunni Patterson, Tahir RBG (of dead prez), Tyla Harrington, and more special guests.
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The Devil Wears Prada: The Dragsical
August 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
Footlight Theatre at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
$20 – $35
Leave those cerulean sweaters at home, throw on some designer shoes and get ready to dance with the devil! THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: THE DRAGSICAL is a 45-minute drag musical show inspired by the iconic film. Written and directed by Mr Ms Adrien, this hilarious “dragsical” not quite a drag show, not quite a musical, retells this iconic film the way it was meant to be told… with drag queens!
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
SunScreens Film Series Featuring “Where the Boys Are”
August 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
650 East Central
$8
Four very different college girls drive to Fort Lauderdale for spring break and discover adventures and romance in the 1960 movie “Where the Boys Are.” The title song, “Where the Boys Are,” was sung by Connie Francis, who also appeared in the film. The movie inspired many American college students to head to Fort Lauderdale for their annual spring break, spurring an annual Florida rite of passage. Our SunScreens Sunday matinees features films linked to Florida.
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Dead Summer Fest
August 18 @ 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803-3232 United States + Google Map
$10
We bring you Dead Summer Fest! A festival to give you one last exciting all-day event before summer ends. Let’s have some fun! Respect the venue, support the bar, tickets are limited, grab yours early!
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