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.
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FRIDAY, MAY 19
3rd annual Film As Visual Art Event
6 p.m.
Orlando Shakes 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL, United States
THIS IS A FREE EVENT put on by Visual Fringe at the Orlando Fringe International Theatre Festival. Our 3rd annual film event has the theme of “Color”. Filmmakers show what it means to be a visual artist whose medium is motion picture by sharing their short films. 10 films from different artists, companies, and teams […]
Baseball: a Musical Love Letter | Opening Night
7:30 p.m.
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre 600 North Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL, United States
$50
A musical revue that weaves together the history of baseball with music from every corner of the American Songbook: opera, musical theater, and jazz. This intimate, cabaret-style performance traces baseball’s early years, to the 1919 Black Sox Scandal and the jazz age, to the rise of the Negro Leagues and a celebration of Jackie Robinson, […]
OLATI – Debut Italo-Disco Nite!
9 p.m.
Iron Cow 2438A E Robinson St, Orlando, FL, United States
FREE
!Attn all who love to DANCE! On Friday, May 19th we bring you Orlando’s first pure ITALO-DISCO night. Featuring all of your favorite italo hits and plenty of deep cuts you’ll soon be sure to love. Break out your wildest outfits and dancing shoes, we’ll supply the neon lights, fog, retro visuals, and more! Watch […]
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Beer ‘Merica
3 p.m.
Gaston Edwards Park 1236 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, United States
$30 – $75
America’s Favorite Beer Fest, Beer ‘Merica, returns bringing 100+American craft brews, seltzers & beyond to beautiful Lake Ivanhoe in celebration of American Craft Beer Week on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Enjoy an afternoon with live music, delicious local food trucks, and limitless, complimentary craft brew samplings, and if so inclined, put on your most outrageous […]
One Year Anniversary – Rare Earth
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Rare Earth 1909 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, United States
Various prices
Join us as we celebrate one year of Rare Earth! With festivities, food, and drinks all day beginning at 11 AM Live music by Austin Daniels at 4 PM And raffles and specials throughout the day! 1909 N Orange Avenue, located in Ivanhoe Village.
Storytelling through Dance with the Asian Cultural Association
2 p.m.
Orange County Regional History Center 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL, United States
FREE
Join us for an incredible afternoon of South Asian dance and activities! Dancers from the Central Florida-based Asian Cultural Association will perform Kathak dance from 2 – 3 p.m., with family-friendly activities going until 4 p.m. The Kathak dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks or storytellers, who […]
Swamp Sistas La La @ Orlando Fringe
4 p.m.
Loch Haven Park 2100 Mills Ave N, Orlando, FL, United States
FREE
Presented by Park Ave CD’s- Beth McKee’s Swamp Sistas La La returns to the Fringe Outdoor Stage with a 6-hour mini-fest supporting The Center Orlando.
Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit
7 p.m.
Exploria Stadium 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL, United States
$10 – $85
All tickets are mobile entry only. Paper tickets are not available. All gates will open 60 minutes prior to kick. Tickets in the following sections are required to enter through the following gates: Gate D: Suites & West Club (sections 13-17, 113-117 ONLY) Gate A or C: All other sections Tickets in the West Club […]
The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert
8 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
What makes a monster, and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical, starring Michael James Scott and Derrick Davis, accompanied by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre […]
Margaret Cho Live and LIVID!
8 p.m.
The Plaza Live 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL, United States
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow. Her recent television appearances – guest star on Season 2 of The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), guest star on Season 2 of Hacks (HBO […]
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Bazaar Botanica – Bad Girls Club / Artisan Market / Vintage, Art, Handmade, Oddities
1 p.m.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company 1300 Alden Road, Orlando, FL, United States
FREE
Join us for a Market featuring our talented Artisans and Makers that are inspired by Vintage Icons, bad girl style, and historical hotties! This month will be a vintage-heavy market, bring your totes! You can expect: -40 Shops & Artisans Selling Vintage Clothing, Antiques, Collectables, Kitsch, Original Art & Gifts, Plants, Homegoods, Records, and […]
Asian Americans in Florida
2 p.m.
Orange County Regional History Center 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL, United States
FREE
Asian immigrants began to arrive in Florida after the Civil War. In the decades since, they have played an increasingly visible role in Florida’s economic, social, and political affairs. In this program, Prof. Wenxian Zhang of Rollins College will trace their experiences and review their contributions to the state from the late 19th century to […]
Rumba Bash 2023
6 p.m.
Amway Center 400 West Church Street, #Suite 200, Orlando, FL, United States
$39
El Domingo 21 Mayo mudamos el choliseo de Puerto Rico al Amway Center con el concierto que te va a poner a vibrar… Rumba Bash 2023!!! En tarima el regreso de Zion y Lennox Los más sueltos…Jowell y Randy, De lA geezy, PaoPao, Omar Courtz y muchas sorpresas más!!! Domingo 21 de mayo en el […]
