Weekend Happenings in Orlando May 20 to 22
Find the best events in and around Orlando for the weekend.
Friday:
Sunset at Southern Hill Farms – Clermont – 5pm to 9pm
Enjoy extended hours for blueberry picking, food trucks, and blueberry beer from Shipyard Brewing Co. For more info: southernhillfarms.com
Get Your Jazz On – The Alfond Inn – 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Enjoy a live jazz concert under the stars with drinks and food. Valet parking is included in the ticket purchase. For more info: thealfondinn.com
Saturday:
Kids Fringe: Storybook Day – The Mennello Museum of American Art – 10am to 2pm
This event is free and does not require a Fringe button, open to all ages and featuring a long lineup of kid-friendly stories and fun entertainment. For more info: facebook.com/events/451939781598063/
Food Truck Wars – Seminole Towne Center – 12pm to 6pm
40 gourmet food trucks battle it out with celebrity judges. There's also live music, kids zone, beer garden and more. For more info: foodtruckwars.com
James Gamble Rogers II Colloquium – Rollins College – 9:30am to 3:30pm
Donovan Rypkema, an expert on historic preservation from Washington, D.C., is scheduled to talk about “Historic Preservation and Economics: Recent Lessons from Home and Abroad.” An afternoon bus tour of significant Winter Park homes follows the talk and other morning events at Tiedtke Hall, Rollins College. For more info: casafeliz.us
Art Walk – Sanford – 6pm to 9pm
It's the monthly art walk through the downtown streets of Sanford where you can explore the galleries and art spaces, and discover the river town's culture, nightlife, food, and more. For more info: sanfordartwalk.com
Good Life Festival at Trilogy Orlando – Magnolia House – 7pm
An evening of food, fun and a tribute to the Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett. Doors open at 5:30pm. For more info: thegoodlifefest.com
Sunday:
Royal Tea Party – Maitland – 3pm to 5pm
Spend an afternoon with over 16 of the most beloved characters of all time at the Venue on the Lake and sip some tea while watching a live princess concert. For more info: facebook.com/events/1531555953809765/
Multi-Day Events:
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival – Venues Vary – Times Vary
Unjuried, uncensored and unforgettable works of theater, music and dance are back this year, with performances taking place at various venues near Loch Haven Park. For more info: orlandofringe.org
Special Olympics Summer State Games – ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Times Vary
1,800 athletes from across Florida plus 1,500 coaches, volunteers, family members, and members of the public come together to bring us the Summer State Games of the Special Olympics. For more info: specialolympicsflorida.org
Actors Reaching Out – Rollins College – Times Vary
Celebrate prom season and promote positive change with this production of Carrie: The Musical performed in the Fred Stone Theater. For more info: actorsreachingout.ticketleap.com
Blues-n-Groove Weekend – Mount Dora – Times Vary
Live music along the lakefront, including Damon Fowler Group with Beth McKee, The David Julia Band and Petey & The Ravens. Elizabeth Evans Park. For more info: bluesandgroove.com
Spring Book Sale – Orlando Public Library – Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun 1:30pm to 4:30pm
It's the Friends of the Library annual spring book sale with fiction and nonfiction, recorded books, DVDs, CDs and more available for half price. For more info: ocls.info
Bahia Shrine Circus – Silver Spurs Arena – Times Vary
The Royal Hanneford Circus comes to town. For more info: bahiashrine.org/ways-to-help/bahia-shrine-circus
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