Weekend Top 6 Picks for August 12th and 13th.

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Saturday August 12, 2017

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

9 PM to 2 AM – Free. Perseid Meteor Shower. Night sky. According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the
most popular meteor shower of the year. Typical rates are about 80
meteors an hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can be
between 150-200 meteors an hour. The meteor shower’s actual peak is
around 1 PM EDT on August 12, which means that the night before and the
night after will both have good rates; Cooke said the show would be
slightly better in the predawn hours of Aug. 12, but that there would be a
decent show both nights.

7 PM to 10 PM – $25 to $35. The Merry Widow. Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, Florida 32803. A modernized version of Franz Lehár’s Operetta. This production features the best vocal talent in the area with members of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Rendezvous are rampant. Complications abound.

Sunday August 13, 2017

10 AM 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 1 PM – Free. Yoga. North East corner of Lake Eola Park near the Red Gazebo.

2 PM to 5 PM – $25 to $35. The Merry Widow. Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, Florida 32803. A modernized version of Franz Lehár’s Operetta. This production features the best vocal talent in the area with members of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Rendezvous are rampant. Complications abound.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for August 5th and 6th.

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Saturday August 5, 2017

8 AM to 5 PM – $100-$399 Widow Empowerment Weekend. Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel, 5445 Forbes Pl, Orlando, FL 32812. Registration is OPEN. 200 ladies will come together for a very special weekend! #Orlando #Florida #TeamCompassion #ModernWidowsClub #2017WEW

3 PM to 6 PM – $35-$300 1st of 10 Orlando Urban Sketch Workshops. Orlando Public Library 101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801. The
first Orlando Urban Sketch Workshop will cover Little Stories (Microcosm,
Small Objects). I encourage artists to bring a small personal object
that has personal meaning. We will discuss how everyday
objects can tell a story. 


We will warm up doing contour
drawings in which more time is spent looking at objects rather than
looking at the sketch page. The fact that a sketch isn’t perfect is an
excuse to loosen up and have fun with the process. I will do quick
sketches for each student to drive home ideas that could help with each
sketch in progress. Each sketch is a step towards slower and more
deliberate observation.


After classroom discussion and sketches, we will branch out
and sketch small isolated scenes in the library. You could sketch
someone reading, or focus on some small items in the library
collection. The idea is to find something small and intimate to sketch.
The library closes as 6 PM and we will meet in the classroom just before
closing to look at all the sketches done and compare notes.


Thomas Thorspecken (Thor) has been an official Urban Sketching
instructor for two years. For 8 years he has been documenting arts and
culture throughout Central Florida with one sketch a day for his online
news site analogartistdigitalworld.com
Thor was an animation artist for Disney Feature Animation for 10 years
and has taught courses at Full Sail University and Elie Animation
Academy.
If there are any questions, contact Thor at analogartistdigitalworld@gmail.com

7:30 PM to 9:30 AM – $20.  Daddy Issues.  Footlight Theatre at the Parliament House Resort (410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805)  Donald Moscowitz has overbearing parents.  Don’t we ALL?


Sunday August 6, 2017

10 AM to 4 PM – Free. Lake Eola Farmers Market. South East corner of Lake Eola Park. Weekly.


10 AM 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 1 PM – Free. Yoga. Lake Eola near the red gazebo.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for July 29th and 30th.

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Saturday July 29, 2017 

9 AM to 3 PM – $95  Urban Sketching Class. Thomas Thorspecken (Thor) of Analog Artist Digital World is the instructor. Crealde School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792. Main Campus
Room: 1A. One day class.  Learn the essentials of sketching by leaving the studio to sketch in the
community. Classroom session will focus on sketching a clothed model and
work toward capturing the entire setting. Use a sketchbook the way a
photojournalist uses a camera. The goal is to produce finished sketches
using pen and ink, then apply watercolor—all within a two-hour period.

Members $75 • Non-members $95

Thomas Thorspecken studied animation
and illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and
worked for ten years in NYC as a freelance illustrator and at Florida
Disney Feature Animation for ten years. In 2009, he made a news year’s
resolution to do one sketch a day and share it with a worldwide online
community of Urban Sketchers through his blog Analog Artists Digital
World.

Noon to 3PM – Free. National Dance Day Free Dance Classes. Marshall Ellis Dance School, 1300 La Quinta Drive, Orlando, Florida 32809.

Ballet Class 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Contemporary Class 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

National Dance Dance Performance 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

6 PM to 8 PM – Free. Talk, Themes of Racial Injustice and Student/Youth Rights. Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 1000 Holt Avenue-2765, Winter Park, FL 32789. Chardo Richardson, President, Central Florida Chapter of the ACLU.

Sunday July 30, 2017

10 AM 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 1 PM – Free. Yoga. Lake Eola near red gazebo. Bring your own mat.

Noon to 3 PM – Free Will Donation. Music at the Casa. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789. Anthology Quartet.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for July 22nd and 23rd.

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Saturday July 22, 2017

10 AM to 1 PM – Free. Empowerment Event. Art of Fitness Personal Training and Yoga, 5154 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32819. Five speakers offer the tools you need to get the life you want. From miracles to mindset, exercise to meditation, join us as we bring you serious empowerment.

7 PM to 9 PM – Free. Brewery Tour. Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave, Orlando, FL.

10:30 PM to Midnight – Free. Son Flamenco. Ceviche Tapas Orlando, 125 W Church St, Orlando, FL.

Sunday July 23, 2017

10 AM 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.

10 AM to Noon – Free. Florida Gospel Jam. Fish on Fire, 7937 Daetwyler Drive, Belle Isle, FL. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday.

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

Weekend Top 6 Picks for July 15th and 16th.

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Saturday July 15, 2017

10 AM to 4 PM – Free. Commander’s Call. Museum of Military History, 5210 West Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. This ongoing program is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month and is designed to appeal to families, military memorabilia collectors, history buffs, re-enactors and 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 should register in advance by calling the museum. Re-enactors and veterans are welcome to come in uniform to add to the history and 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 a minimal donation. 

INFO and Register: 407-507-3894 or to register your table space.

6 PM to Midnight – Free. Eva’s Birthday Bash. BeBest Events by David Merritt The Alfond Inn Lounge, 300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, Florida 32789. Join us to toast and celebrate Ms Eva’s Birthday!!

Appetizers + Happy Hour Drink menu pricing ALL NIGHT!

– Includes: $7 Stoli Premium Vodka & Bullett Bourbon, $7 William Hill Chard & $8 Cab, $6 Champagne Special!

Plus Dance to the sexiest vibes, both current and past, with DJ Joe Magic, spinnin’ up awesome fun on the dance floor 9pm – close!

Complimentary Valet!   No Cover Charge or ticket required.

* Appetizers available to purchase til 10pm

8 PM to 11 Pm – Free. Guinness Presents True Sound Live. Rogue Pub, 3076 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806.  Join
us for an evening of live music with True Sound presented by Guinness!
Get your chance to score some swag and sample some tasty brews while
enjoying some amazing local tunes!  True Sound @truesoundorlando

Sunday July 16, 2017

10 AM 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. 

10 AM to 4 PM – Free. Lake Eola Farmers Market. South East corner of Lake Eola Park.

Noon to 1 PM – Free. Yoga. Weekly at Lake Eola near the red gazebo.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for July 8th and 9th.

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Saturday July 8, 2017

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

6 PM to 9 PM – Free. Imaginarium Illustrated Show Reception. Chapman Leonard Studios And Production Center, 9460 Delegates Dr, Orlando, Florida 32837. This
Art Reception is a family-friendly event and there will be light refreshments. The artists on display are
Morgan Wilson (Lux Nova Studio), Vanessa Farano, David McWhertor, Thomas
Thorspecken (Analog Artist Digital World), Mark Harchar, Heidi
Kneisl (The Naysayer), James Becker, Genki Goth Studios (Miriam Medina
& Dee Jay), Miranda Hauser, Kenyari Gil, and Katiana Robles.
For this installment of Imaginarium they are showcasing the art of
illustration with its different styles and mediums. With the up rise in
movies made from comic books and children’s books, and the fan art
industry, it is only fitting to present a show like this one. “The
detail that these artists can achieve
and the imagination they have is astounding. You can get lost in the
stories that some of their pieces portray”, says Jason Lee, the
curator for the venue. This group of artists is a mixture of established
and emerging individuals that are a vital part of the Central Florida
arts community.
The art will be on display May 13 through August 12, 2017. The local artists’ works may also be viewed during normal business
hours, 9am-5pm, by appointment with an Arts Hub Org. representative.
Chapman/Leonard Studios are an award winning manufacturer of camera
support equipment for motion picture and television productions
worldwide. The equipment manufacturer is based out of their state of the
art sound stages and production facilities. The Arts Hub Organization strives to enrich communities and create
connections by providing curatorial services for commercial &
residential spaces; event organization & production; and promotion
of artists, events, & venues. You may contact Jason Lee at
321-695-8266 or via email at artshuborg@gmail.com.

8 PM to 10 PM – $5 Second Saturdays in Sanford. 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL. Live music event featuring 2 stages, drink specials and more.

Sunday July 9, 2017

10 AM 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. 


11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Get food. Drag Brunch. Hamburger Mary’s, Church Street Station, 110 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801.


Noon to 3 PM – Free. Music at the Casa. Beautiful Music String Quartet. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for July 1st and 2nd.

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Saturday July 1, 2017

4:30PM to 6:30PM Free. Market2Park. Shady Park Hannibal Square New England and Pennsylvania Avenue Winter Park Florida. Small farmers market.

7PM to 11PM Free.  Ybor City Art Walk. 7th Ave Ybor Tampa, Florida 33605.  Featuring a number of arts organizations and artsy businesses, be sure to R.S.V.P. here to get the official map for the walk! (maybe there will be an after party!)

Here are the participating locations:

The Bricks of Ybor

Bloodline Tattoo

Ybor Arts Colony

Hot Wax

Wandering Eye Art Gallery

Dysfunctional Grace

Moon Over Havana Arts Gallery

Live Arts Labs

Expect to be wowed!

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

Sunday July2, 2017

10AM top 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 11:45AM Free. Brad Shur’s Cardboard Explosion! 66 E Station St, Apopka, FL 32703. FREE PUPPET SHOW! Join us at Station Street Studios for Cardboard Explosion! Five original stories come to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination! With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Get ready to outsmart dragons, choose-your-own superpower, and train adorable animal sidekicks in this fun, energetic, participatory show. Fun for all ages! This performance is sponsored by the Big Potato Foundation, Central Florida Puppet Guild, Ibex Puppetry and Good Knight Theatre.

Noon to 3PM Donation. Music at the Casa. Guitarist Brian Hayes. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for June 24th and 25th.

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Saturday June 24, 2017

11Am to 1PM Unknown price. Flower Essence and Yoga Class. Bloom Florist 325 West Gore Street Orlando FL.

7PM to 11PM Free.  Ybor City Art Walk. 7th Ave Ybor Tampa, Florida 33605. Featuring a number of arts organizations and artsy businesses, be sure to R.S.V.P. here to get the official map for the walk!

Here are the participating locations:

The Bricks of Ybor

Bloodline Tattoo

Ybor Arts Colony

Hot Wax

Wandering Eye Art Gallery

Dysfunctional Grace

Moon Over Havana Arts Gallery

Live Arts Labs

There will be other businessess joining the lineup so stay tuned! For any questions please feel free to contact the Ybor Art Alliance here through Facebook.

Expect to be wowed!

8PM to 11PM Free, but get food and drink. Jazz Saturdays. Cork and Fork American Grill 5180 S. Conway Road, Belle Isle, FL 32812. Saturday Jazz to make them an even bigger part of everyone’s family and they certainly continue welcoming everyone into theirs.

Sunday June 25, 2017

11AM to 12PM Free. Yoga Mass. Lake Eola North East corner of the park near the Red Gazebo.

Noon to 3PM Donation. Music at the Casa.  Vocalist Holly Sahmel and Friends. Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

2PM to 4PM Free, but get coffee. Irish Music. Olivia’s Coffee House, 108 N Bay St, Eustis, FL. http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/

Weekend Top 6 Picks for June 17th and 18th.

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Saturday June 17, 2017

6PM to 9PM Free. Black and White Art Show. The Barefoot Spa, 801 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803.

7PM to 9PM Free. The Orlando Shuffle. Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. The Orlando Shuffle is always free, family-friendly, and fun. It takes place the 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month. Come play, learn, or just hangout 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beardall Courts, at 800 South Delaney Avenue between Orange and Delaney Avenues. Retro attire is encouraged.

8:30PM to 2AM $7 No Borders Presents The Tournament 2. The Geek Easy 114 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792. Our No Borders Art Competition began in April 2015 with two competitions every 3 months. One competition was on a 4ft x 4ft canvas with a 30 minute time limit the other was on a 6ft x 6ft canvas for 1hr. We equipped each artist with enough tools to complete their pieces while also challenging their creativeness.

However, we realized the 6ft x 6ft canvas might be a bit of a challenge for some artists so we created “The Tournament”. It consisted of 8 artists on the 4ft x 4ft canvases that have never competed at our show before. The winners of that show will compete against the previous 4 winners on our 4ft x 4ft canvases come June 17th at The Geek Easy.

Our original rules apply:

4 Black markers with different tips

One color marker

4ft x 4ft Smooth White Canvas

30 Minutes to Complete

Artists get judged on 5 categories:

1. Creativity and Originality

2. Neatness

3. Time Management

4. Use of Color Marker

5. Overall Balance

The Crowd gets to pick The Peoples Champ before the judges ruling is announced.

Our trusty judges are:

Chris Rodriguez

Stazo Oner

Josue Ortiz

The host for the night will be Ozones own, none other than Madd Illz

Our house DJ spinning that 90’s hip hop we all grew up listening to and falling in love with DJ Cubby (Chris Mendez) and Dean Rod Uno Rodriguez

Sunday June 18, 2017 (Father’s Day)

 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.

11:30AM $35. Father’s Day Brunch: Die Hard. Enzian Theater 1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Winter Park FL. A special barbecue lunch buffet followed by a screening of everyone’s favorite not-a-Christmas movie.

Noon to 5PM Father’s Day Grill Out. Deadly Sins Brewing 750 Jackson Ave. Winter Park FL.

Free BBQ and drink deals all day.

Weekend Top 6 Picks for June 3rd and 4th.

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Saturday June 3, 2017

9am to 1pm Free. Orange County Hurricane Expo. 

South Econ Community Park 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando FL. Learn about hurricane preparedness and pick up free emergency supplies like weather radios and first aid kits.

10aqm to 4pm Free. Florida Highwaymen Meet and Greet.  Meet seven of the African American artists who found success in the
segregated South of the 1950s and hear their stories. Art available for
purchase.

Noon to 2pm $9 Pulse Tribute Event: The Birdcage.  Benefit screening of the Robin Williams comedy. Net proceeds go to the Better Together Fund.

Sunday June 4, 2017

10:00an to 11:30am Free. Healthfulness 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.Weekly.

3:30pm to 4:30pm Free, Paul Adey. R and B. Orlando Public Library 101 E. Central Blvd. Downtown Orlando Fl.

5pm to 2am $35-$45 Arena Nighttime Pool Party: onePULSE Tea Dance.  DoubleTree By Hilton Orlando at Sea World 10100 International Drive I-Drive Universal. Close out the 27th annual GayDays Celebration. A portion of the proceeds go to the onePULSE Foundation.