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, APRIL 1
Placemake Earth 3: Inspire the Park
9 a.m.
ONLINE
Since yet another April is almost here, we are happy to announce that we are also back in action with the annual Placemake Earth Challenge #3 to celebrate Earth Day! After two very difficult years all around the globe, this time we would like to go to the roots of placemaking by doing things together with local communities.
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FAVO Open Art Studio Nights
5-9 p.m.
FAVO
FREE
36 open door studios, free family-friendly. Meet up groups All local art Food trucks (most of the time) Live music (most of the time) Come check us out, meet old and new friends, see the amazing talent.
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Food Truck Parking Lot Party
6-10 p.m.
RockPit Brewing, 10 West Illiana Street
Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Our friends at @OrlandoParkingLotParty are loading up our parking lot with some of the best food trucks and pop-ups in Orlando. Swing by starting at 6 PM to grab grub from Black Magic Pizza, Dancing Empanada, Chill In Tacos, The Hook, and many more. Stick around for some live bluegrass starting at 7 PM.
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Live at Timucua: Geoffrey Keezer (In-person)
7 p.m.
Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 South Summerlin Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806 United States
Multiple GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Geoffrey Keezer commands the attention typically reserved for the living legends of jazz. With his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations, multiple GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Geoffrey Keezer commands the attention typically reserved for the living legends of jazz.
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Hellzapoppin Circus SideShow in Orlando
7 p.m
The Abbey, 100 South Eola Drive #100
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$20 – $45
The live stunts you will see can be considered extreme to some people. Parental guidance is suggested. Hellzapoppin is a high-energy rock-n-roll circus stunt show with loud music and strobe lights! Named after the most successful Broadway Musical and movie from the late 30s and 40s, Hellzapoppin is the world’s largest international touring rock-n-roll circus sideshow. This super-group vaudeville freak show of wonder has performed well over 3,000 shows and in 16 countries.
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The Zombies
8 p.m.
The Plaza Live (Orlando), 425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
AEG Presents Life Is A Merry-Go-Round THE ZOMBIES featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
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CURREN$Y
8 p.m.
Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 West Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$40 – $100
Clockwork Music + Addictive Affairs Presents CURREN$Y with Live Band for One Night Only at the Backyard at the Ace! Line-Up: Curren$y Young Roddy Asaru Midaz The Beast Grand Design Fayn Music by DJ Sandman + DJ Heron.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Mayor Dyer’s Neighborhood & Community Summit
7 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando
Orlando, FL 32819 United States
Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Annual Neighborhood and Community Summit brings together residents and community leaders to connect, learn and grow.On Saturday, April 2, 2022, more than 300 neighborhood and community leaders will come together for Mayor Dyer’s 17th Annual Neighborhood and Community Summit. Participants will have the opportunity to gather resources and information necessary to build strong, vibrant communities and organizations.
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Spring into Sanford! Join this epic BIKE, BOAT, and BEER Event.
7:30 a.m-11:30 a.m.
Bicikleta Bike Shop, 229 Magnolia Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
Kick off Spring with a bike ride in Sanford! BIKE, BOAT, and BEER is the theme of this 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. Then Sanford’s very own Pedal Cruise boat will be waiting to transport you (and your bike) back to Historic Downtown Sanford.
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The Black Business Summit & Expo
8 a.m.
Marriott Orlando Downtown, 400 West Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
A day-long conference focused on developing and growing black and brown businesses in Florida through commerce and culture. The Black Business Summit and ExpoThe Black Business Summit & Expo is a day-long business conference focused on developing and promoting black and brown businesses from across Florida.
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The Garden District’s Garden Tour
Noon-5 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
The APGD’s Garden Tour returns in 2022. This year’s tour will feature a minimum of seven private gardens, offering a variety of styles and sentiments. The variety of gardens on this year’s tour will offer inspiration to everyone who visits them. The advance ticket price of the tour will be $20. Tickets on sale shortly. In addition to the ticketed garden tour, we’re also offering a free makers’ market offering handmade goods and music, along with an art walk.
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SANFORD PUNK FEST 4
1-5 p.m.
West End Trading Co., 202 S Sanford Ave
Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
Sanford PUNK FEST is back! We’re celebrating the 4th year of this event with a full day of music at West End Trading Co.
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Mcrae Art Studio – Spring Open House!
6-9 p.m. | Recurring Event (See all)
McRae Art Studios, 1000 Arlington St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
FREE
You are invited to the fabulous 2022 Spring McRae Open House! Two evenings – April 1 and 2, from 6p-9p. The art is so very collectible and Rob Reedy’s music adds to our event fun! Safe parking all around.
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Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root) with Dirk Miller
8 p.m.
Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller Saturday, April 2nd at Will’s Pub! Doors at 8pm $20/advance $25/day of show 21+ It was 29 years ago that Michael Glabicki dropped out of college to start a band. At that time he had no idea what he was going to do or how to get there. Glabicki spent two years learning how to write songs, and create a vision. Rusted Root was then born.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Heroes and Monsters: Film Series
1:30 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Join us for a series of free film screenings in connection with the exhibition “Heroes & Monsters.”
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Postmodern Jukebox – The Grand Reopening Tour
7:30 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts+ Google Map
Dr. Phillips Center Presents in association with AEG Presents This fall, the wait is finally over and Postmodern Jukebox, the time-twisting musical collective known for putting “pop music in a time machine,” is set to make the ‘20s roar again! Kicking off in September, The Grand Reopening Tour will bring PMJ back to thrill music-starved audiences around the world, performing some of modern music’s biggest hits in the classic styles of bygone eras.
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