Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 16
Pride Beer Release & Orlando City Foundation Fundraiser
1-6 p.m.
Orlando Brewing Company Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Pride returns this Friday! Just in time to celebrate the start of the MLS season! After a great response from last weekend, we are bringing this organic hibiscus and blueberry lager back and for a good cause. Starting from opening time till closing, we will donate $2 from every pint of Pride sold that day to the Orlando City Foundation! President of the foundation, Kay Rawlins and OCF (Orlando City Foundation) will be in attendance starting at 7pm!
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The Art of Jon Napoles
6-10 p.m.
Lil Indie’s, 1036 N Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Lil Indies is happy to have the work of Jon Napoles hanging on the walls for the April art show.
I am an artist that has transitioned from folk art to fine art. Original painting on reclaimed windows that were stolen from southern crack houses I would sell art for whiskey. Eventually, my success allowed me to fund more conceptual art that gave me the opportunities to show in museums and galleries.
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Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale—Songs of Love, Joy & Faith
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices
As the opening performance for the long-awaited Dr. Phillips Center Freedom Series, this show will feature a myriad of soul-stirring gospel, jazz, Broadway, and Motown favorites, as well as impactful music by African American composers.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 17
Tom & Dan’s Land Cruise
7 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts+ Google Map
Various prices
After COVID hit last year and we had to cancel our cruise, we wanted to make it up to our fans – and we’ve found a way! We’ve created our own one-of-a-kind Land Cruise! Check it out: The evening will begin with a traditional cruise cocktail party. Hang out, grab dinner and enjoy Ravon “Steely” Rhoden’s energetic tunes and Caribbean steel drum jams.
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BGA Bramble: Beer Release at Motorworks
Motorworks Brewing – Orlando, 131 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Our newest precious new addition to the sweet & tart Bizarre Gardening Accident family, Bramble, drops next Saturday, April 17th! Inspired by the classic Bramble gin cocktail, this Florida Weisse is a collaboration with St. Petersburg Distillery. The flavors are bursting with sweet, tart, & juicy blackberry, complemented by piney notes of juniper and a bright pop of lemon — the perfect complement to a sunny Saturday afternoon. Join us!
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10th Annual Paws for Peace Walk
8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Reese Ave
Orlando, FL 32789 United States + Google Map
$35
Tails are wagging in anticipation of the 10th Annual Paws for Peace Walk – that’s 70 in dog years! Join us Saturday, April 17th for a fun, leisurely, socially distanced stroll for pets, their families, and friends to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners. We’ll have a silent auction, mystery doggie bags, and more!
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Soccer is Back Tailgate!!!
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Broken Strings Brewery, 1012 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
FREE
Soccer is back in Orlando and we couldn’t be happier! Join us and @Follow the Smoke BBQ for some delicious food and local brews! We open an hour early at 11 a.m.!
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Orlando City SC vs. Atlanta United FC
3-5 p.m.
Exploria Stadium, 655 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
LOTS OF MONEYS
You can access your tickets after purchasing at Ticketmaster.com or on the Ticketmaster App. Access to the tickets will be available 72 hours prior to the start of the match. Paper Tickets are not available. All gates will open 60 minutes prior to kick.
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Oktoberfest in April “Springtoberfest” 2021
Noon-10 p.m.
German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane
Casselberry, FL 32707 United States
Oktoberfest in Spring “Springtoberfest” in our Biergarten from noon to 10 PM. Fabulous German cuisine and beer, live musical entertainment. What do you call Oktoberfest in April? We call it Springtoberfest and it’s on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Join us in our Biergarten from noon to 10 PM for fabulous German food and plenty of beer from German breweries.
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NEA Big Read: Lab Girl
Noon-1 p.m.
ONLINE
FREE
Scientist and author, Hope Jahren, will discuss her book Lab Girl. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. www.ocls.info/bigread Hope Jahren is an award-winning scientist who has been pursuing independent research in paleobiology since 1996 when she completed her Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley and began teaching and researching first at the Georgia Institute of Technology and then at Johns Hopkins University.
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Sunday Morning Coming Down Jamboree with Drivin N Cryin
1-9 p.m.
Henry’s Depot, 212 W First Street
Sanford, FL United States + Google Map
$7 – $35
Joseph Martens with Josh Pinkman of Sunday Morning Coming Down host this fun-filled weekend of live music, food, and fun for a good cause.
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John Waters – in Conversation – Live Zoom Talk
8-9:30 p.m.
ONLINE
Legendary Film Director, Artist & Author in Conversation, by zoom, with Viktor WyndJohn Waters in Conversation with Viktor WyndPlease Note This is a Live Event and There Will be No Recording Available to Watch Later John Waters has written and directed sixteen movies including Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, and A Dirty Shame.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 18
Dog Day Afternoon Pup Crawl
1-4 p.m.
Ten 10 Brewing Company, 1010 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$5
Purchase a wristband for $5 at Ten 10 Brewing and take advantage of drink specials at GB’s Bottle Shop, Grape & The Grain, Ivanhoe Park Brewing, Nora’s Sugar Shack, Ten 10 Brewing Co., The Guesthouse, Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa, The Thirsty Topher, The Twisted Handle, & Wally’s. The first 100 pups accompanied by an adult will receive a complimentary bandana. All pups will receive treats! Proceeds will be donated to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando!
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Mayhem on Mills – 2ND SECOND ANNIVERSARY
4-7:30 p.m.
Carlotta’s Culture Park, 1000 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$15 – $20
MAYHEM ON MILLS, Mills Avenue’s top independent wrestling company, returns to Carlotta’s Culture Park to celebrate its 2ND SECOND ANNIVERSARY! Come join us APRIL 18th at 4pm for EXCITING PRO-WRESTLING ACTION along with the usual antics Mayhem on Mills is known for. Six, yes 6, extraordinary matches are planned.
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Simply Clean Expo
6-9 p.m.
Orlando Science Center, 800 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Orlando’s new boutique-style Buy | Sell | Trade show for local sneakers, vintage apparel, collectible items and hype gear. Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Yeezy, Supreme, Kaws, Be@rbrick, Hot Wheels, Pokémon Cards, Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards, Funko Pop, you name it!
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An Evening with Isabella Rossellini, featuring Blue Velvet
7:30-11 p.m.
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Isabella Rossellini grew up in Paris and Rome. She made her cinematic debut as an actress in 1979 in the Taviani brothers’ film Il Prato (The Meadow) and has appeared in numerous other films, including the American features Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, White Nights, Rodger Dodger, Cousins, Death Becomes Her, Fearless, Big Night, and Joy.
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