Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. You can also hear our editor’s event picks below.
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Annual ZORA! Festival hosts Afrofuturism Conference at UCF Downtown
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
UCF Downtown Dr. Phillips Academic Commons RM 107, 528 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL
$25
The annual ZORA! Festival is in full swing! First presented in 1990, the festival is a multi-day, multi-disciplinary, intergenerational event composed of public talks, museum exhibitions, theatrical productions, arts education programming, and much, much more. […]
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Final Fridays at Mennello Museum of American Art
4:30 p.m.
The Mennello Museum of American Art 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL
FREE
On January 27, enjoy FREE admission and a cash bar outside on the patio from 4:30 – 8 PM! NEW at 6:00 pm join Dr. Keri Watson and Katherine Page for a special after-hours tour of In Conversation: Will Wilson, organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. […]
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Twentysomethings Opening Reception
6-9 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art 2416 N Mills Ave., Orlando, FL
$20
Join us for a special preview opening reception of Twentysomethings: Works and NFTs from the Fabio Sandoval Collection. Twentysomethings is the first exhibition of its kind in Central Florida. It showcases the private collection of a twenty-five-year-old local collector who has made the daring choice of embracing NFT collecting from its inception. […]
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Bit Brigade in Orlando
7-10:30 p.m.
The Abbey 100 South Eola Drive #100, Orlando, FL
$15
Bit Brigade performs “Mega Man II” + “DuckTales” LIVE in Orlando at the Abbey with support from Trash Burger! […]
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Wicked
8 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
Various prices
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz … but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. […]
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Local Music Merch Swap feat. Mike Dunn, Tierney Tough, Tanner Jones, and Chase Bauduin
8 p.m.
Stardust Video & Coffee 1842 Winter Park Road, Orlando, FL
$12
It’s Orlando Music History’s 3rd Annual Local Music Merch Swap! Featuring live performances by Mike Dunn, Tierney Tough, Tanner Jones, and Chase Bauduin. Bring in your old band merch, expand your local music collection…everyone wins!
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Faded Kingdom Beer Festival
Noon-4 p.m.
World of Beer 431 East Central Boulevard, #Ste B, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Faded Kingdom Beer Festival will be capping off Orlando Beer Week on January 28th.Faded Kingdom is a celebration of the Orlando Beer Scene. Tactical Brewing and Brewed Events have invited breweries from all over the country to join forces with local Orlando breweries to deliver a festival the amazing beer fans of Orlando deserve! […]
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Deadwords Brewing 1-Year Anniversary Party
ALL DAY
Deadwords Brewing 23 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Come out to celebrate our 1 year anniversary as we look back on an epic year and our Gold Medal win at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. From open to close, we’ll have specials on food, beer, and a brand new, anniversary beer released that day. Don’t miss it!
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Filipino Freedom Fest + Kaya’s Grand Opening
January 28 – January 29
Kaya 618 N. Thornton Avenue, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Featuring local food + market vendors, live music + entertainment, karaoke, kid’s activities, an outdoor bar, and treats from Sampaguita Ice Cream.
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Orange County Heritage Day: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Orange County Regional History Center 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL
Orange County boasts a long, rich history, beginning even before Florida became a state. Join us as we celebrate the many decades of transportation history that made Orlando the city it is today! Come experience how planes, trains, and automobiles shaped Orlando through fun activities and exciting learning moments the whole family can enjoy. […]
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Spider-Man: Spider-Verse Meet-Up in Orlando!
Noon-5 p.m.
Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Put on a Spidey suit! It’s time for the Spider-Verse to invade downtown Orlando! We will meet at Lake Eola. This event is brought to you by The Sean Ward Show and Make ‘Em Laugh Films (MELF).
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Orlando Solar Bears vs. Atlanta Gladiators
3 p.m.
Amway Center 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL
$16 – $110
Keep your sticks on the ice, boys!
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