Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of 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, OCTOBER 8
Brew & View: Gremlins (1984)
7-10 p.m.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Road
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Brew & View: Spooky Series is taking over the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co parking lot every Friday this Fall! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an open-air movie theater on a NEW 20 FOOT SCREEN! Food trucks and small shop vendors will be available starting at 7:00 and the movie will begin at dusk.
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EYEWITNESS
7-10 p.m.
Snap! Orlando, 420 East Church Street
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
FREE
A retrospective exhibition of Orlando Sentinel’s celebrated photojournalist RED HUBER. Concurrently, Snap! Downtown Galleries 2 and 3 present ‘AS SEEN IN FLORIDA,’ showcasing works by photographers Matt Roberts, Steven Benson, Lauren Mitchell, and Frank Day.
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Watermark’s Movies Out Loud
7:30 p.m.
CMX Plaza Theater, 155 S Orange Ave, 155 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
A night of hilarious commentary with hosts Jeff Jones and Real Radio’s Sabrina Ambra roasting a cult classic film. An official Come Out With Pride Event presented by 26 Health. Watch as hosts Jeff Jones and Real Radio’s Sabrina Ambra roast the cult classic Showgirls with hilarious commentary as the film plays on the big screen.
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The Jungle Book
7:30-9 p.m.|Recurring Event (See all)
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts+ Google Map
Various prices
A colorful retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s stories with whimsical costumes, vibrant sets, and music that conjures the magic of young Mowgli’s life in the jungle. Audiences of all ages will delight in the spirited adventures of Mowgli as he befriends Baloo the Bear and encounters the larger-than-life Shere Khan and Kaa. This storybook ballet with choreography by Toni Pimble is based on the short stories, written by Rudyard Kipling and the many famed The Jungle Book movies.
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Orlando Leather Pride Night
9:30 p.m.
SAVOY Orlando, 1913 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Get $1 off domestic beers if you’re in leather and watch the Florida Leather Titleholder panel featuring Puppy Stolas (Florida Puppy 2022), Boy Bryan (FL Leather Boy 2020), Blade Onyx (Mr. Ramrod 2019/2020), Handler Chris (FL Puppy Handler 2022), and Girlfriend Florida (FL Community Bootblack 2020) do their thing … whatever that is. It’s an official Come Out With Pride 2021 event.
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LXDYWOOD: Orlando Pride Womxn’s Party
10 p.m.
Neon Beach, 131 North Orange Avenue, #Ste 104
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
This is one of the biggest parties of the year for queer women in the region featuring djs, performers, ticket giveaways, drink specials and good vibes.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Come Out With Pride 2021
Noon-10 p.m.
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE
Hey Orlando! We’re excited to confirm that Come Out With Pride will take place at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, October 9th! We consulted with health professionals and local officials, conducted a local Come Out With Pride survey as well as reviewed an HRC Foundation national survey that both showed over 90% of LGBTQ+ adults have received at least one vaccine shot.
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48th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
October 9|Recurring Event (See all)
Winter Park Central Park, 251 Park Ave S
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States + Google Map
FREE
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the festival on the second weekend in October each year. The community-oriented sidewalk show presents quality visual art and live entertainment the whole family can enjoy. The festival is held in beautiful Central Park located along historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park.
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Hollerbach’s Beard Competition at Oktoberfest
2-9 p.m.
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771-1370 United States + Google Map
FREE
Hollerbach’s is excited to Willkommen all beardsmen no matter how big or small to the First Annual Hollerbach’s Beard Competition during Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest. On Oktober 9th we will be hosting a series of competitions to decide who has the best beards in all of Oktoberfest. Mythical Beards has provided us with rules and judges for this event. Please stop by their table Oktoberfest to learn more about their amazing beard oils and butters Location: Sanford Civic Center The Categories and…
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Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest Bike Ride
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Bicikleta Bike Shop, 229 Magnolia Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
FREE
Join Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest Bike Ride. BIKE, BOAT, and BEER is the theme of this celebration ride. This 12.7-mile ride starts off at the NEW Bicikleta Bike Shop in Historic Downtown Sanford, takes you along the RiverWalk past the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, through Gemini Springs Park, and over to the north side of Lake Monroe.
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2nd Annual Stuff Your Face Race
8-11 a.m.
Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin Orlando, FL 32814 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Run. Eat. Repeat! A test of both endurance and gastro-intestinal fortitude, the STUFF YOUR FACE RACE is like no other in Central Florida! This unique, professionally-timed event challenges teams and/or individuals to run — and eat — your way to the finish line of a 3.1 or 6.2-mile course.
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Official Pre-Parade Pride Brunch
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Hammered Lamb, 1235 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Make a reservation and enjoy a pre-parade brunch before heading to Lake Eola! Featuring Tito’s Bloody Mary’s all weekend.
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WJRR’S Earthday Birthday Number 27 Music Festival
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Tinker Field Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
$40 – $175
The Festival will include performances from Shinedown, Bush, Candlebox, 10 Years, Dirty Honey, Fozzy and Zero 9:36, with more to be announced.
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Zephyrhills Seafood Festival
11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Recurring Event (See all)
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 5200 Airport Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33542 United States + Google Map
ZEPHYRHILLS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY EVENT MEANT TO BRING OUT THOSE WHO SHARE ONE THING IN COMMON, THE LOVE OF SEAFOOD.
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Midnight Movies: The Driller Killer
Noon-3 p.m.
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
$12
Showing an even seedier side of 1970s New York than TAXI DRIVER, Abel Ferrara’s landmark art-horror debut provides a look back to when Manhattan was an unforgiving labyrinth, a city of sleaze-inciting panic and inspiring an era of filmmaking that has rarely been equalled. Starving artist Reno (played by director Abel Ferrara) lives in a squalid tenement and is plagued with nightmarish visions.
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PechaKucha Night Orlando v30
6 p.m. | Recurring Event (See all)
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts+ Google Map
$23
PechaKucha Night is an entertainment event held several times a year in downtown Orlando. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “chitchat,” PechaKucha rests on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds.
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Trevor Noah Orlando
7-10 p.m.
Amway Center, 400 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Trevor Noah is back for the North American Tour in 2021.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
Creative Sculpture & Castings: Acrylic Pouring & Decorating Workshop
1-4 p.m.
Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751 United States
Join us this fall for an exclusive sculpture program and take home a small taste of the A&H campus! Pour and decorate a custom 2D miniature.
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