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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FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Featured March 17 – March 19
Park Avenue Winter Park, FL
FREE
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. The Festival debuted in March 1960 as a community project to bring local artists and art lovers together. It is produced by an all-volunteer board and draws more than 250,000 visitors each year.
ShamRock The Block Street Party
4 p.m.
East Washington Street, Thornton Park 808 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL
$15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Second Annual ShamRock the Block Street Party! Join The 808, Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen and Burton’s Thornton Park for Orlando’s best St. Patrick’s Day Block Party! Street Games including Beer Pong, Flip Cup and Cornhole! Great prizes! Complimentary Drink included with ticket – Tito’s, Tullamore Dew, […]
Celeb Karaoke With Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera : St. Patrick’s Day Party!
9 p.m.
Gilt Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd, Orlando, FL
Join us, Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera for a night of good ol’ fashion sing-a-long #kara00ke on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday March 17th. This won’t be your average night out, This I Promise You. Not only will you have the chance to jam out like a true popstar, alongside Joey, Ryan and a live band you’ll also […]
8th Annual Crooked Can Celtic Fest
Noon-6 p.m.
Crooked Can Brewing Company 426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL
FREE
One of Central Florida’s Largest Celtic Festivals is coming to Crooked Can Brewing Company for its’ EIGHTH YEAR! 8th ANNUAL CROOKED CAN CELTIC FESTIVAL Join us for Three Days of Live Celtic Music, Irish Dancers, Local Vendors, Delicious Eats and so much more… And let’s not forget about your favorite Crooked Can Brews!! This FREE […]
Chris Distefano
7 p.m.
The Plaza Live (Orlando) 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL
Chris Distefano is one of today’s biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s Benders, co-host the Netflix gameshow Ultimate Beastmaster, and even had his own CBS […]
8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival
7:30 p.m.
Orlando Science Center 800 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL
This year’s event will feature: fine single malt, blended scotch, and American whiskeys including bourbon and rye, flavored whiskeys, beer, and wine. The Grand Tasting allows guests to sample close to 100 whiskey brands and interact with industry professionals. Delicious food […]
St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
7:30 p.m.
Mills 50 District Orlando, FL
$10
Celebrate the wearin’ of the green at our annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl! Purchase $10 wristbands (between 7:30pm and 11pm) at Ten 10 Brewing or Wally’s, get some green beads and take advantage of specials at 18 bars & restaurants!
Movieola: Turning Red
8 p.m.
Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
FREE
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the free, family-fun screening of Turning Red! Come early to catch the food vendors and lawn games. See you there!
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
5th Annual St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
5 p.m.
Downtown Sanford, Florida Sanford, FL
FREE
Event takes place in the ‘Famous L’ between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co.! Try your luck and pull a truck! Get together with your tribe and form teams […]
Opening Reception of The Earth Collection by Amber Steele
6 p.m.
CREDO Conduit Gallery 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
FREE
The CREDO Conduit Gallery and Steele Haus present The Earth Collection, A Solo Exhibition by Amber Steele. Join us for the opening reception of the Earth Collection, by Amber Steele — an Orlando-based artist who specializes in monochromatic, minimalist high textured art. The Earth Collection, a meticulously crafted collection inspired by the moodiness of deep […]
Welcome Potluck Dinner for Joy Baglio, Spring 2023 writer-in-residence
7 p.m.
Kerouac House 1418 Clouser Ave, Orlando, FL
FREE
We’re hosting a potluck dinner to welcome the incoming writer-in-resident, Joy Baglio. Please bring a main dish, side dish, dessert, or beverage. You can meet the writer, your fellow Kerouac enthusiasts, and literary types. All are welcome, and you can get a tour of the house if you’ve never been there.
Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC
7:30 p.m.
Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL
$22 – $190
Soccer!
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Glamorous Brunch at Island Time
12:30 p.m.
Island Time 712 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Hosted by Glamorous Official MC Angelica Sanchez Performances by Former Miss Glamorous Jazell Barbie Royale Miss Glamorous Plush Nicole T Phillips Miss Glamorous Newcomer Sam Star Reservations open 2 weeks prior.
Southern Fried Sunday 17 Year Anniversary Show
5 p.m.
Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL
$12
Southern Fried Sunday 17-Year Anniversary Show Sunday, March 19th, 5 pm Doors / 21+ / $12 ADV $15 DOS Patrick Hagerman full band performance with Matt Walker & The Galbraith Sisters, JUNOSmile, The Chotchkies & Bryan Raymond BBQ Dinner available on site.