Don't let the heat or those Florida summer showers keep you from getting out and having a great time this summer. Here's what's happening this weekend in and around Orlando.
Friday:
2nd Friday Art Stroll – Mount Dora – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
A festive evening of art, music and hors d’oeuvres in downtown Mount Dora, designed to showcase the work of regional artists. For more info: mountdoracenterforthearts.org
Baby Boogie Bash – Amaya Papaya – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Grab the kiddos, ages 0 – 7, and let them get down for the evening in a child appropriate disco while parents shop the local vendors. For more info: amayapapaya.com
Celebrate Civic Organizations – Casselberry – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Live music, food trucks and a celebration of Casselberry’s civic organizations. For more info: casselberry.org
PJS & A Movie – The Abbey Orlando – 8:30 PM
Calling all Goonies fans! Get comfy in your PJ's and curl up to watch this classic film with friends, family, or a date. For more info: abbeyorlando.com
Saturday:
Lakeridge Sumer Music Series – Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Take a complimentary winery tour, then spend the afternoon listening to live music as each week a different band performs on the outdoor stage. Food and drink are also available for purchase. For more info: lakeridgewinery.com
American Idol Live! – Hard Rock Live – 8:00 PM
Hear the top 5 finalists from American Idol perform live. For more info: hardrock.com
Friday & Saturday:
Summer F.U.N. Convention – Orange County Convention Center – 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Fri), 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Sat)
Florida United Numismatists host this annual event for buying, selling and appraising coins, paper currency, tokens, medals and similar items. For more info: funtopics.com
Sunday:
Playwright's Round Table – Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Shows – 1:00 PM
Writers are invited to bring any piece they're currently working on to this workshop. Email info@theprt.com to schedule a time. For more info: theprt.com
Music in the Library – Orlando Public Library – 2:00 PM
Hear the live music of solo handbell artist Marie M. Loeffler in her Escape Through Sound: Let Freedom Ring performance. For more info: ocls.info
Comedian Max Fine – Will's Pub – 8:00 PM
Get some comedic relief before returning to the grind Monday morning with the stand-up routines of Max Fine, Michael Rowland, Larry Fulford, Ales Luchun, and Sean Finnerty. For more info: willspub.org
For a full lineup of the happenings around town this month, check out our On The Town, pick up the magazine on newsstands, subscribe, or pick up your digital copy today.