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, JULY 8
ChicagoPalooza
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
A La Cart Orlando, 609 Irvington Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Zach, our very own Chicago transplant and bartender extraordinaire, came to us with a vision of a Chicago-themed event to showcase some of the food and beer that makes the Windy City so great! And thus, Chicagopalooza was born!
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Silent Disco Summer Grooves
7:30 p.m.
Peaceful Peacock, 2500 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google Map
What is a sober silent disco? It is a safe space to move and dance without talking, drinking, or the standard nightclub vibe. We will have 3 different channels to choose from that will include summertime jams and beach vibes from genres such as: sing-along pop, happy hip hop, reggae, dance/EDM, and a chill-out lounge with yoga mats to rest & take a break.
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SPOOKY & GAY @ Renaissance Theatre Company
8 p.m.
Renaissance Theatre Company, 415 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$15
One night only encore w/ summer tour sendoff after party! SPOOKY & GAY is a queer horror storytelling cabaret written and performed by Orlando-based playwright-performer, Bruce Ryan Costella. Think Goosebumps – only gayer!
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SATURDAY, JULY 9
Watermelon Festival
Noon-10 p.m.
Boxi Park Lake Nona, 6877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827 United States + Google Map
Join us for live music, watermelon food and drink specials, and more!
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Bastille Bash 2022
1-9 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Enjoy an indoor French artisans market, French wine, and cheese, Bordeaux pairing dinner, a special appearance by Marie Antoinette, live music, burlesque performances, a free showing of The French Dispatch, and more.
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This & That- A Mixed-Media Exhibition
5:30 p.m.
College Park Gallery, 2300 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
FREE
College Park Gallery is proud to announce its upcoming 6-week mixed-media exhibition titled “This & That!” opening on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. This show will feature 22 central Florida-based artists. The requirement for this show is that it includes more than one artistic medium. The show was curated by Flynn Dobbs, partner at College Park Gallery and owner of ArtHaus, an art appraisal consulting firm.
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Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami CF
8 p.m.
Exploria Stadium, 655 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
$20 – $45
All tickets are mobile entries only.
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Movie Trash – ORCA
8 p.m.
The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL United States + Google Map
FREE
After the monumental success of Jaws in the summer of 1975, every hack and smarmy producer wanted a piece of that killer fish action. In 1977 the best ripoff we’ve ever seen was unleashed onto unsuspecting moviegoers. Orca is basically Death Wish with a killer whale in the Charles Bronson role. The writers dig deep to find every aquatic cliche they can… and the result are pure garbage.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World – Orlando
8 p.m.
Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819 United States + Google Map
Various prices
The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all-new production for 2022! An experiment gone wrong has sent Michelle Visage spiraling through time with no way of returning home. Join Naomi Smalls, Jaida Essence Hall, Rosé, Gottmik, Yvie Oddly, Vanessa Vanjie, Violet Chachki, and Kameron Michaels as they journey through iconic periods of time in the hopes they will find their way back to the present day. Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and VH1.
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SUNDAY, JULY 10
1st International Folk Dance Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park, Lake Eola Park 195 N Rosalind Ave
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE
Simply Clean Expo
6-10 p.m.
Orlando Science Center, 800 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
BUY | SELL | TRADE | NETWORKOrlando’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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