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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, DECEMBER 17

Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park – The Santa Clause

December 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmLake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google MapFREE

Join the Downtown Development Board as they present The Santa Clause at Lake Eola Park. Don’t forget your blankets, chairs, and snacks for the whole family to enjoy. This free, family-friendly event is a fun way to enjoy the holidays.Find out more »

Bavarian Nights at Coterie Coffee Co.

December 17 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pmCoterie Coffee, 1255 Michigan Avenue, Unit C
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States + Google MapVarious prices

Welcome to our version of a winter wonderland here in Winter Park! We have great local makers so can get your holiday shopping on or just treat yo-self! Crocodile Dining will be set up with some yummy bites and some are German-inspired! Inside Coterie we have whipped some market drink specials Hot Spiced Apple Cider & Hot Chocolate! Our stacked holiday drink menu will of course be available too! Our list of vendors is continuing to grow but we’ll give…Find out more »

An Absurdly Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest

December 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmRockPit Brewing, 10 West Illiana Street
Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google MapVarious prices

Break out the sweaters for an absurdly ugly Christmas sweater party. Show off your most absurd sweater, drink beer, eat food, be merry, and win prizes. There will be prizes and trophies for the following categories. >>> most absurd sweater >>> best beer-themed sweater >>> best animal-themed sweater >>> best hand-crafted sweater So be ready to show off your goods and win some prizes.Find out more »

Ugly Sweater Contest and Bottle Release!

December 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmTactical Brewing Company, 4882 New Broad Street
Orlando, FL 32814 United States + Google MapFREE

On Friday (12/17) we will be having an Ugly Sweater Contest hosted by “The Intern” including trivia questions with prizes and free beers to be won! Best overall, most creative, and funniest will be announced with each winner receiving more than $100 in prizes. Ugly Sweater registration is from 8-9pm and winners will be announced at 9:30! We will also be taking toy donations to be given to Toys For Tots. New, unwrapped toys only please!  Bottle Release: Holiday who-be-what-ee …Find out more »

Live at Timucua: CuBop! (In-Person)

December 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmTimucua Arts Foundation, 2000 South Summerlin Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806 United States

CuBop returns to Timucua with more Latin-infused hard bop. Please bring a bottled beverage to share.Celebrating the Latin infused side of the Blue Note catalog, CuBop’s origin stem from the fusion of the Afro-Cuban and BeBop sounds of stylistic pioneers Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, and Horace Silver. Since the group’s inception in 2015, the CuBop catalog has expanded to cover a wide array of styles in the jazz idiom from Latin-Jazz to Hard Bop and to…Find out more »

Lake Conway Boat Parade – South Lake

December 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmlake conwayFREE

This year, Friday, December 17th will kick off the weekend of 3 Lake Conway boat parades. Parade starts at 8:00 PM at the South side of the Nela Bridge and will run clockwise. Save the date! Start planning your backyard watch party.Find out more »

RAVEN from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 & All Stars 1

December 17 @ 9:00 pm – December 18 @ 2:30 amSouthern Nights Orlando, 375 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google MapVarious prices

Join us for #FlexFridays December 17th,2021 as we welcome RAVEN from RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 2 +All Stars 1! Doors Open at 9pm (18yr+ Welcome) $7 Grey Goose, $5 Three Olives till 12am $5 Fireball All night Show times at 11pm & 12:30am with Roxxxy Andrews, Maya Andrews, Tashae Royale Sherrington, Sassy Devine, Cara Cavalli Andrews, & Melony VonCruz DJ DLUXFind out more »

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18

Clean Up Ivanhoe Village

9 a.m.
Loch Haven Park, 2100 Mills Ave N
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Join us as we clean up the strip of Princeton near Loch Haven Cultural Park. We will be covering from Princeton and Mills Avenue. Together with Ivanhoe Village, The Nickley Group and Keep Orlando Beautiful we know that our community can take on this challenge. Our partners, Keep Orlando Beautiful, will provide all the items for picking up including grabbers, bags, gloves, graffiti removal wipes, and buckets. We are grateful for their support.
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2022 Crankmas – Selfie Scavenger Hunt!

9 a.m.
$10

This is a fun, ride at your own pace urban scavenger hunt! For event details, https://toughbiker.com/crankmas-2022 If under 18 must have parent or guardian present. Proceeds from the event are to support the Women’s and Children’s center of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.
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2 in 1 Workshop! Just Knots and Knots and Juno Studio

11 a.m.
1300 S Denning Dr, 1300 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Create a macramé plant hanger using sustainable and recycled fiber and a succulent and cactus arrangement to take home!
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COWP & The Center present: Drive & Drag Food Drop Off

11 a.m.
LGBT+ Center Orlando – The Center, 946 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Help us fill up the Pride Pantry at The Center — Drive-by, drop off, and see your favorite drag queens! Please bring nonperishable food items and hygiene products. The Pride Pantry directly serves those in need in our local community.
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Vegan Holiday Celebration

Noon
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company, 227 N. Eola Drive
Orlando, FL United States + Google Map
Various prices

Join us for an afternoon filled with Food, Fun, and laughter as we celebrate the holidays together as a Vegan Community. Ugly Sweater Contest with prizes. Vegan White elephant gift exchange, Holiday Music, Local Vendors, Vegan food, and drinks Bring the entire family including your fur friends to enjoy this Annual event.
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Special Programs: Rare Exports

Noon
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
$10

An Enzian Holiday Tradition It’s the eve of Christmas in northern Finland, and an ‘archeological’ dig has just unearthed the real Santa Claus. But this particular Santa isn’t the one you want coming to town.
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Orlando Zine Fest 2021

6 p.m.
The Nook on Robinson, 2432 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Dozens of Central Florida-based zinesters, artists, small press publishers, and writers celebrate independent print with Orlando Zine Fest 2021 on Saturday, December 18 outside of The Nook on Robinson. Entry is free!
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3rd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with The Manns

6 p.m.
Maxine’s on Shine, 337 N Shine Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map

We know you’ve got one and we wait all year to break ’em out, so LET’S DO THIS!! It’s Christmas time and we’re ready to have some fun like it’s 2021 at the 3rd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with The Manns, made possible by our favorite band of misfits at Orlando’s most celebrated neighborhood restaurant, the very sexy and sassy Maxine’s on Shine!
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Circle Jerks

8 p.m.
The Plaza Live (Orlando), 425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$30 – $50

AEG Presents CIRCLE JERKS, Municipal Waste, Negative Approach.
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THE DECLINE of WESTERN CIVILIZATION Film w/ Fabulous Weapon [ Live ]

8 p.m.
Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E Winter Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$5

L.A. punk scene documentary c.1981 delves into the purpose and art of West Coast American Punk Rock. Featuring: Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Germs,X & many more. debut performance by Fabulous Weapon after the film. **Bring your own folding chair, this is an outside screening on a jumbo screen.
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The 6th Annual X-Mas Rager w/ Chuck Magid, Oxford Noland, & Kristopher James

8 p.m.
Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$15

The 6th Annual X-Mas Rager.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film: The Wizard of Oz

Noon
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
FREE

Presented by Dorman Financial Management When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz.
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Milk Mart Holiday Market

Noon
The Nook on Robinson, 2432 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s get jolly and enjoy a day of last-minute holiday shopping together at Milk Mart! Join us on December 19th for Milk Mart’s annual Holiday Market! The last Sunday before Christmas, it’s often your last chance to snag local goods from a market setting; and you know we bring the goods!
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Exhibition Lecture: Clyde Butcher presented by OM°A Director & CEO Aaron DeGroft, PhD

1:30 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Join us for a lecture detailing the fascinating tales behind the works in our new exhibition ‘Cathedrals of Florida: Masterworks by Clyde Butcher’. FREE, pre-registration is encouraged.
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Brendan O'Connor

Editor in Chief of Bungalower.com

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