Weekend Top 6 Picks for February 9 and 10, 2019

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Saturday February 9, 2019

8am to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

4pm to 6pm Free. Young Voices. JB Callaman Center 102 North Parramore Ave Orlando FL. Teen Open Mic Every second Saturday of the month.

9pm to 11pm Free. The X-Files Art Show. The Falcon Bar and Gallery, 819 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801. The X-Files Art Exhibit is inspired by the classic television sci-fi
drama where two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully
the skeptic, investigated the strange and unexplained, while hidden
forces worked to impede their efforts.
Artists include:
Aaron Booher
Ashley Joy Hallenbeck
The official BankyArt
Billy Myers III
Christin Keene
David Ussery
Jeff Wilfong
Luce Sky
Mitch Scott
The Art of Plinio Pinto
RachelToxic

Sunday February 10, 2019

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

Noon to 1pm Free. Yoga. Lake Eola park near the red gazebo.  Bring your own mat.

1:30pm to 5pm. Get some food and drink. Florida Gospel Jam. Fish on Fire 7937 Daetwyler Drive Belle Island FL. Non Denominational Gospel open mic Every 2nd and 4th Sunday.

Weekend Top 6 Pick for January 19 and 20, 2019

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Saturday January 19, 2019

8am to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

10am to 4pm Free. Commander’s Call. Museum of Military History 5210 West Irlo Bronson Hwy Kissimmee FL 34746. This ongoing program is held on the 3rd Sat of each month is designed to
appeal to families, military memorabilia collectors, history buffs,
re-enactors & others interested in military history. In addition,
persons interested in displaying, trading or selling their military
items such as honor coins, swords, photographs, military buttons, scale
model boats & planes, military art, uniforms or other equipment
register in advance by calling the museum to reserve a spot. Re-enactors and ; veterans are welcome to come in uniform to add to the history
& authenticity of the military experience. Non-military booths such
as health care providers, home improvement, local attractions or other
businesses are invited to be vendors for minimal donation.
INFO: 407-507-3894 or to register your table space.

4pm to 8pm Free. Cruisin’ Downtown DeLand Car Show! East Indiana Ave Downtown DeLand, Deland FL. Classic cars and rods. Live DJ, giveaways, shopping and dining. Fun for the family! Every 3rd Saturday night!
INFO: and for showing your car 386-738-0649

Sunday January 20, 2019

9am to 9pm Free. Gasperilla Pirate Festival.  Bayshore Boulevard, Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL.

The world famous Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest will take to
the streets of South Tampa along Bayshore and into Downtown Tampa.

The annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest has been invading Tampa Bay for over
100 years now. From the water invasion, to the street parade, over half a
million people will be showered with beads and entertainment of all
kinds!

The Gasparilla Festival is the pride and joy of the city of Tampa and a must-attend event.

Enjoy a pirate party with the dazzling parade featuring bands, beads,
floats, and more. There will be great live entertainment, food, drinks,
and much more throughout the Gasparilla Parade.

Experience the Gasparilla Festival in Tampa on land or water but don’t miss out on the amazing pirate festivities!

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gasparilla Invasion

Route: The Jose Gasparilla sets sail at the south end of Hillsborough
Bay at 11:30am., sails north to Seddon Channel and; docks at the Tampa
Convention Center at 1:00 pm.

9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gasparilla Invasion Brunch

Location: Tampa Convention Center

Admission: Tickets are REQUIRED for adults and for children over the age of two.

2:00 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m. Parade of the Pirates

Route: The Gasparilla Parade begins at Bay to Bay Blvd & Bayshore
Blvd. It continues along Bayshore Blvd to Brorein St., turns east on
Brorein St,, then north on Ashley Dr. Parade ends at Cass St. and
Ashley Dr. FREE to attend.

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources. 

Noon to pm Free. Yoga. Lake Eola park near red Gazebo. Bring your own mat.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for December 22 and 23, 2018

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Saturday December 22, 2018

8am to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

 

9am to 2pm Free. Sanford Farmers Market. Magnolia Square East 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771.

Sanford Farmers Market in the heart of historic downtown.

10:30pm to 12:30am Get a drink or bite. Son Flamenco. Ceviche Tapas Orlando, 125 W Church St, Orlando, FL. Hot blooded Flamenco dancing set to acoustic guitar.

Sunday December 23, 2018

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

10am to Noon Get a coffee. Irish Music.  Olivia’s Coffee House, 108 N Bay St, Eustis, FL.

10pm to Midnight. Get a coffee. Comedy Open Mic. Austin’s Coffee, 929 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL. Free comedy show! Come out & laugh, or give it a try yourself.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for December 15 and 16, 2018

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Saturday December 15, 2018

7:15pm to 9:15pm 
$32-$38 Reindeer Run. Sea World 7007 Sea World Drive Orlando FL 32821. Run or walk through Sea World to the sound of holiday bells and finish in a runner wonderland. 

Noon to 3pm Free. Zinetude, a Workshop and Zine library / Small Press Display at the Orlando Museum of Art 2416 Mills Ave N, Orlando, FL 32803. In collaboration with Orlando Zine Fest,
join us for a special program exploring zine making and collecting.
Zines are small-circulation, self-published works that merge original or
appropriated text and image.

Preview zines included in this
year’s Zine Fest, network with local Zinesters (zine makers, collectors,
and enthusiasts), peruse private collections of zines, and make your
own mini zine!

Some zines may contain mature content, event appropriate for those 13 and up.

5pm to 7pm Free. Orlando Zine Fest 2018. Dirty Laundry Amphitheater by Will’s Pub 1042 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803.

with:

44:16

Bjørn Halden Parramoure

Book Arts At Rollins

Bonk!

Boysgiant

broken machine films / Illuminated Paths

Cicadaboy

Divine Feminine

DNL HRS / Is it Over Yet?

Flimsy Premise

Green Children

Gulf Coast Girls

Hawkysh

Head Slam Zine

Holly Dickson

Hurts So Good

Ivan Riascos

Laeluu

Letters to Nowhere

Lemon Press

Living Kills, Love Triangle

Mantras (or how to cope)

Movement Magazine

Native Tongues

One Big Trigger Warning

Psych Cat

Recycled Hearts Records Zines

Rejected!

Sinkhole Fever

Space Grain Press / Jurassic-Jasek

Spooooky Steve

st. nobody

Strawberry Samurai

Suitors Club Presents: Speedway like you’ve never seen him before.

The Sensory Times

Touki Touki

UCF: Free Spirit

Visual Aid

You Really Mean It?

+ more!

Plus:

special handmade stuff from Long Gone co. and food trucks probably.

After OZF with Blestian, Dolce, J.A.S.O.N, The Nightmare, Red Rodeo @ Lou’s – December 15, 9 p.m.

Register to Participate:

https://goo.gl/forms/zvdb7orBYIZxcz2p2

Sunday December 16, 2018

 9am to 2pm Free. Mount Dora Village Market. Sunset Park 230 W. Fourth Ave. Mount Dora FL.

Weekly artisans and farmers market.

9am to 10pm $15.  Yoga in the Park. Central Winds Park 1000 E. State Road 434 Join Debbie Sunday mornings at Central Winds Park for a workout that
unites the mind, body, and spirit through the use of meditation and
stretching. The outdoor yoga class takes place under the large oak tree
at the practice fields. Athletic attire and yoga mat are recommended.

407-327-6593

12:20m to 1pm Free. Orlando Brewery Tours. Weekly brewery tours at Brix Project 5220 South Washington Street Orlando FL. Join us every Sunday and soak up all that beer knowledge! Continues through Dec. 30, 2018.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for November 10 and 11, 2018

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Saturday November 10, 2018

4pm $10 PlayFest: I Can Go by Meridith Friedman. Orlando Shakes 812 Rollins Street Orlando FL. Armed with sharp tongues and dry wit, Richard and David
navigate complex family relationships on the eve of their wedding. Despite
hindrances ranging from white lies to life-altering secrets, I CAN GO uncovers
human truths about the ones they love most. This contemporary and wryly
humorous dramedy is the final installment in a series of three plays by
Meridith Friedman, following The Luckiest People (produced by Orlando
Shakes in April 2018) and Your Best One (read at PlayFest 2017). 

6:30pm $15 per person in advance; $18 per person at the door. PlayFest Party. Orlando Shakes 812 Rollins Street Orlando FL. Share a drink and dinner with your fellow PlayFest attendees, playwrights, and artist between readings in the Dr. Phillips Patron’s Room. Buffet dinner provided by Tako Cheena.


8pm $10 PlayFest: The Great Beyond by Stephen Deitz. Orlando Shakes 812 Rollins Street Orlando FL. Despite their differences, sisters, Monica and Emily, reunite
to tie up loose ends after their father’s death. With the help of a medium, the
siblings attempt to summon their father’s spirit to gain forgiveness and
discover the truth. 

Sunday November11, 2018  

Noon to 1pm Free. Yoga. Lake Eola near the Red Gazebo. Bring your own mat.

1pm to 4:30pm Free. Family Day on Second Saturday. The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803. The make-and-take craft table is open from noon-2:30 p.m., and docents
are available to give mini-tours of the museum. Then it’s open house in
the galleries until 4:30 p.m.


1pm $10 PlayFest: My Lord What a Night by Deborah Brevoort. Orlando Shakes 812 Rollins Street Orlando FL. When famed African-American singer Marian Anderson is refused lodging
because of her ethnicity, she finds an unlikely friend in Albert
Einstein. Quick witted debates attempt to solve the nation’s problems
over tea. Inspired by true events, this story explores the racial,
religious, and gender-based struggles plaguing two of the most iconic
entities of the 20th century.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for November 3 and 4, 2018

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Saturday November 3, 2018

8am to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

8pm to 10pm Free. Shuffleboard. Orlando’s Beardall Courts 800 Delaney Ave Orlando FL.  1st Saturday of each month.

10:30pm to 12:30am Free with dinner or a drink. Son Flamenco. Ceviche Tapas Orlando, 125 W Church St, Orlando, FL.  Hot blooded Flamenco dancing to acoustic guitar.

Sunday November 4, 2018

Daylight Savings Time Ends.

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness. A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

11am to 5pm Free. Japan Festival. Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741. The Atlantic and Pacific oceans separate Orlando from Japan’s awesome
cultural opportunities. However, you won’t have to sleep between two
portly snorers on a flight to Tokyo because Orlando’s packing plenty of
Japanese culture as it is. Authentic music, dance, food and dress will
decorate the Disney-crazed city to provide the culture shock you
desperately crave.

 6:30pm to 8:30pm Free. PARCELs: MFAs In Progress. Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, Florida 32806. Another edition of PARCELS! The November readings will feature work from
Alicia Ezekiel-Pipkin, Jessica Vervoort, Lance Milham, Malcolm Kelly,
and an MFA Alum reading from Vanessa Blakeslee!

Weekend Top 6 Picks for Octover 27 and 28, 2018

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Saturday October 28, 2018 

9am to 3pm Adults: $19.50. Seniors 60+: $15.95. Children 3-12 years: $13.75. Children 2 and under: Free. Annual Pass Holder: Free. Zoo Boo Bash. Sanford Zoo 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 3277. The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites children and
adults alike to trick-or-treat throughout the park while learning about
the myths and realities of endangered animals. Kids are encouraged to
wear costumes and bring goody bags. Events include costume contests,
face painting and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event included in general zoo
admission. At the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 W.
Seminole Blvd. 407-323-4450. centralfloridazoo.org

10am to 6pm Free. 13th annual Central Florida Veg Fest. Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803. The Orlando Weekly has again signed
on as an Earth Sponsor of Central Florida Veg Fest! The Central Florida
Veg Fest Info Guide will be printed as a pull-out in the middle of the
Orlando Weekly on October 24, 2018 and circulated to over 277,000
readers. The event will also have several promotional ads in the Weekly.

8am to 10pm Free. 10th anniversary “Halloween Block Party”. Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant and Irish Pub at Colonial Town Plaza located at 951 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1115, Lake Mary, FL. North Orlando’s block party and nightlife destination is at it again as
Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant and Irish Pub joins together with Colonial
Town Park plaza neighbors Graffiti Junction, Dexter’s of Lake Mary,
Duffy’s Sports Grill, and Cantina and Corona Cigar Company to
welcome the 10th anniversary “Halloween Block Party” on Saturday,
October 27, 2017 starting at 8pm. The eek-citing event is free and open
to the public, and all guests (21 & up) are invited to drink, dance
and dress in their Halloween best outside Liam Fitzpatrick’s and around
the festive plaza, while enjoying two live DJ’s spinning throughout the
night, tasty brews and bites and the area’s biggest costume contest
awarding $1000 in cash prizes for the winners.

For
the 10th anniversary, Liam’s Halloween Block Party will support Orlando
City Youth Soccer, who will be on site collecting donations and
receiving 100% of proceeds from a specialty Halloween shot all night.
Orlando City Youth Soccer is the preeminent youth club in Central
Florida, whose core values are player development, parental guidance,
coaches education and community outreach.

Sunday October 28, 2018

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

11am to 4pm Free. Puppet Slam. 707 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801. Live puppetry performances happening sporadically during the Bazaar Botanica Art Market.

10pm to Midnight Free but get a coffee. Comedy Open Mic. Austin’s Coffee, 929 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL. Free comedy show! Come out & laugh, or give it a try yourself.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for October 20 and 21, 2018

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Saturday October 20, 2018

9am to 3pm Adults: $19.50. Seniors 60+: $15.95. Children 3-12 years: $13.75. Children 2 and under: Free. Zoo Boo Bash. Sanford Zoo 3755 W Seminole Blvd Sanford FL.

Trick-or-treat at the wildest place in town during our annual Zoo Boo Bash!
It’s a safe, fun, and not-too-scary event for young and old alike.
Bring your treat bag and wear your costume for a wild time! Be sure to
stop by the Welcome Station to see a full list of Zoo Boo Bash
activities.
This event is included in general Zoo admission.

Additional fees may apply for certain activities.

Annual Pass Holder black out date: All annual pass holders will need to pay $5 Special Event Admission per person named on their card to gain entry to the event.

6pm to Midnight $15. Year round. Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction. Old Town, Kissimmee 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Kissimmee, FL 34746. The Old Town Halloween in Kissimmee is now open year-round Wednesday
through Sunday at 6 p.m. Freak out with live actors in two floors of the
haunted house ($15), and a new “buried alive” experience ($5). 5770 W.
Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. 407-396-4888. mortemmanor.com

10am to 5pm Free. Winter Springs ARToberFEST. There will be over 100 art vendors at Winter Springs Town Center,
Blumberg Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Guests can also enjoy
German brats and beer while dancing to live German bands all weekend.
407-278-4871 or wsfota.org

Sunday October 21, 2018

11pm to 8pm $15. Festival Calle Orange. Spanning 10 blocks near 4000 S.
Orange Ave. Central Florida’s largest Hispanic festival celebrates its 20th
anniversary of bringing together people of many nationalities, religions
and backgrounds to enjoy food, music and dancing in the streets. This
celebration of culture includes four stages with numerous bands,
sampling, souvenirs, food vendors and much more. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $15
admission; kids 10 and under are free.  calleorange.com

Noon to 9pm Florida Harmonica Championships. Beach side Tavern 690 East 3rd Avenue New Smyrna Beach. This 13th annual championship brings
harmonica players to Beach side Tavern competing for the “best in show”
trophy. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 690 E. 3rd. Ave. 386-314-5718. floridaharmonicachampionships.com

10pm to Midnight. Free but get a coffee. Comedy Open Mic. Austin’s Coffee, 929 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL. Free comedy show! Come out & laugh, or give it a try yourself.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for October 13, and 14 2018

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Saturday October 13, 2018

8an to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

4pm to 6pm Free. Young Voices. JB Callaman Center 102 North Parramore Ave Orlando FL. Teen Open Mic Every second Saturday of the Month.

8:30pm to 10:30pm Free but get a drink. Open Mic. The Geek Easy 114 S. Semoran Blvd Suite #6, Winter Park, Florida 32792. Open to all: Musicians-Lyricists-Artists-and Poets of all kinds

Bring out the cape and have some fun.

Sunday October 14, 2018

19 an to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

Noon to 1pm Free. Yoga. Lake Eola near red gazebo. Bring your own mat.

1pm to 5:30pm Free. Family Day. The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803. The make-and-take craft table is open from noon-2:30 p.m., and docents
are available to give mini-tours of the museum. Then it’s open house in
the galleries until 4:30 p.m.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for October 6 and 7, 2018

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Saturday October 6, 2018

8am to 1pm Free. Parramore Farmers Market. The east side of the Orlando City Stadium, across from City View. .Purchase quality, fresh and healthy food grown in your own
neighborhood by local farmers, including Fleet Farming, Growing Orlando,
and other community growers.

8pm to 11pm No Borders Breast Cancer Awareness Edition “Save 2nd Base”.   The Geek Easy 114 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792. No Borders presents “Save 2nd Base” our Breast Cancer Awareness Edition.

8pm to 11:30pm $15.95 Science Night Live. Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.  It’s social. It’s science. It’s 21 and up! This is also one of the best opportunities to  check out my solo exhibition of Science Center Paintings on display on exhibit on the second floor near the Founer’s Room.

Science Night Live
at Orlando Science Center is your chance to spark your curiosity
through fun exhibits and programs…with some adult beverages, of
course! Bring your friends, or make it a date night, and join us for a
unique and ever-changing experience that proves there’s no age limit on
curiosity!

This event has been known to sell out and tickets are available online only for just $15.95, so get yours before they’re gone!

[TICKETS] www.osc.org/snl

FEATURED EXPERIENCES:

• Hear a presentation from our guest speaker

• Immerse yourself in the world of superheroes, crime fighters, gadgets and spies in our traveling exhibit, Hall of Heroes

• View stars and planets with telescopes in the observatory (weather permitting)

• Experience giant-screen films in the Dr. Phillips CineDome

• Conduct lab experiments in Dr. Dare’s Laboratory

• Enjoy the latest exhibition on display in Fusion: A STEAM Gallery (Work of Thomas Thorspecken of Analog Artist Digital World)

• Delight in food and adult beverages available for purchase

• Experience the Science Center in a whole new way…without kids

Admission to Science Night Live is free for Orlando Science Center Members and $15.95 for the general public.

Sunday October 7, 2018 

10am to 4pm Free. Lake Eola Farmers Market. Lake Eola Park, Orlando, FL 32801.

10am to Noon Free. Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Class. University, 5200 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. The Method of Heartfulness A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources.

Noon to 3pm Donation based. Music at the Casa. Flamenco Guitarist Omar Miguel. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789. Members of the public are invited to visit our historic home museum on a
Sunday afternoon from 12 to 3 pm, listen to live music and take a tour
of our historic home museum and the James Gamble Rogers II Studio by
trained docents.