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, SEPTEMBER 6
Standoffs and Journeys to Nowhere
September 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Art Gallery at Mills Park, 1650 Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Jamieson Thomas and Richard Colvin have been an important part of the Central Florida art community for quite a while. Both of them are master of their craft. They aren’t happy just making pretty pictures. Their work continues to evolve to the bigger world around them.
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The Venue, 511 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$18
BlueLaLa Entertainment Presents… The Ladies of The Peek-A-Boo Lounge… in their final show at 511 Virginia Drive.
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SHINE Preview Party & Fundraiser
September 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Station House St. Pete, 260 1st Avenue
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 United States + Google Map
$25
Since 2015, the SHINE Mural Festival has welcomed 70 of the worlds most prolific mural artists to St. Pete. These artists have transformed many of our walls into works of art, making our city a melting pot of creative energy from around the world. This year we are celebrating our 5th anniversary and it’s gonna be BIG!
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Movie Night at Leu – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
September 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Harry P Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$6
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Gardens open at 6:00 p.m., Movie time at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a movie outdoors. You may bring a dinner picnic basket and seating. Alcohol is permitted. This movie is rated PG.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Keep Winter Park Beautiful Lakes Bell and Wilderness Watershed Cleanup
September 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
1051 Lake Bell Drive
Join us as we clean-up litter in and around Lakes Bell and Wilderness. Activities may include but are not limited to picking up litter in and around the lake – stooping, kneeling, and bending. Please meet us at 1051 Lake Bell Drive by 8 am. Breakfast, volunteer t-shirt, snacks, and water will be provided. We will also provide litter grabbers, safety vests, gloves, and garbage bags.
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2019 Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference
September 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Full Sail University, 3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32792 United States
The Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference (aka #FLBlogCon) is a one-day gathering of the state’s biggest bloggers, social media pros, content creators, marketing and PR pros, and online influencers. Now in our 9th year, the FLBlogcon planning team is excited to present once again a day packed with break-out sessions, hands-on classes, and informative keynotes. See full conference information at floridablogcon.com.
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Sparkle & Shine Fun Run & Walk for Hope
September 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin Orlando, FL 32814 United States + Google Map
$35 – $45
Join us at our inaugural event where friends & families from all over Central Florida come together to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. Get your glitter on! Participants will get glammed up at our glitter stations for a 5k Run/Walk to aid the mission of Runway to Hope, supporting families primarily in Central Florida fighting pediatric cancer while seeking a cure.
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Free Boys Dance Class with Phillip Broomhead
September 7 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Orlando Ballet Company and School, 3751 Maguire Blvd. Suite 111
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
We are offering a FREE dance class for boys – all skill levels and ages are welcome. This class will be held at our Central location on Sept 7th at 12:30 pm. It will be taught by a British boy who grew to be a Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet in London, our School Director, Phillip Broomhead.
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Florida Mushrooming with Jon Martin (Mead Gardens)
September 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Are you ‘shroom-curious? Learn all about wild mushrooms with Fungi Jon at Mead Botanical Garden as Florida’s mushroom season begins! Jon Martin will show you how to identify wild mushrooms with ease. You’ll familiarize yourself with local Florida species, learn how to utilize wild fungi, and mush, mush more! This class includes a full indoor identification workshop with an outdoor “golden hour” mushroom stroll where we’ll see what Florida’s early mushroom season has to offer at Mead Botanical Garden.
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Don’t Pitch It, Fix It – Community Repair Workshop – WP Community Center
September 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Winter Park Community Center, 721 West New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Don’t Pitch It – Fix It!, initiated by the City of Winter Park and Winter Park Public Library, is a community repair workshop in partnership with Orange County and City of Orlando. Individuals can bring items in need of fixing as well as share their own repair expertise with participants.
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Margarita Crawl Orlando
September 7 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saddle Up, 100 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$25
5+ Venues! Discounted Drinks at all venues.
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The Constant Reader Ball
September 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E Winter Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Are you a fan of Stephen King, are you counting down the days till Halloween?, do you love the horror genre? If you answered YES to any of these questions then come out to The Constant Reader ball. During the weekend of the release of IT Chapter 2 we decided to celebrate the works of Stephen King so come out and dress as any character from any of his works.
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Emerald City Cabaret Presents Dungeons & Dragons
September 7 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Venue, 511 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
Roll Initiatives! Emerald City Cabaret presents Dungeons & Dragons! As the final night of The Venue draws ever closer the night will be filled with allies, enemies, and even deities! Grab your trusty dice and a few worthy adventurers for this night will be EPIC.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Yacht Rock Brunch!
September 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 W Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$20
Come sail away for Yacht Rock Brunch at the Ace Cafe with Sailor Jerry playing all your favorites from 11am – 2pm! Our Amazing Sunday Brunch Buffet includes: Eggs Benedict, Carving Station, Granola Yogurt Shooters, Flavored Pancakes, Bacon & Sausage, Brulée French Toast, Build Your Own Omelet, Fresh Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Potatoes and much more.
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Pulp Music Festival 2019
September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
It’s HERE! Pulp Fest 2019 baby. We are excited to finally announce that were back at Wills this year with yet again, 3 stages of awesome acts from Florida and beyond. Keep an eye out to catch the final lineup announcement including all the bands, vendors and more.
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Best of Corsets & Cuties
September 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Venue, 511 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
One last show at The Venue! Bringing you… The Best of Corsets & Cuties! After just celebrating their 5 year anniversary, we continue to celebrate!
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