School's out and it's practically summer. Thus begins the season for concerts, movies in the park, and keeping the kids as busy as possible so the summer blues don't set in! Here's what's happening this weekend in and around town.
Friday:
1st Friday Art Festival and Art Stroll – Baldwin Park – 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Spend the evening in picturesque downtown Baldwin Park browsing the works of local artists and craftsmen. For more info: www.baldwinparkevents.com
Third Eye Blind – House of Blues – 7:00 PM
If you were a 90's kid, you don't want to miss your chance to revisit those days with the sounds of this iconic band. For more info: houseofblues.com
Date Night at Leu Gardens – Winter Park – 8:30 PM
The movie's at 8:30, but the gardens open at 6:00 PM, so head over for a stroll before watching this month's title, The Hunger Games. For more info: leugardens.org
Friday & Saturday:
Silver Spurs Rodeo – Kissimmee – 7:30 PM
Bull riding, roping, wrestling, barrel racing and all the rough and tumble things cowboys and cowgirls do. For more info: silverspursrodeo.com
Element Earth – Orlando Shakespeare Theater – 8:00 PM
This performance from the Emotions Dance Company touches on our relationship with the planet. For more info: emotionsdance.org/element-earth
Saturday:
Lisa Lampanelli – Hard Rock Live – 8:00 PM
This comedic lady's here to help bring some laughter to town. For more info: hardrock.com
Saturday & Sunday:
Museums on Us – Orlando Museum of Art – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thanks to Bank of America's Museums on Us, admission to the OMA on Sat and Sun between noon and four pm is free! For more info: omart.org
Sunday:
Heart of Rock and Roll 2.0 Concert – Orlando Repertory Theatre – 2:00 PM
This event will benefit Richard, beloved local children's performer "Mr. Richard", and Danielle Peples, his wife who is struggling with cancer. Performances will include Mr. Richard and the Pound Hounds, Jiggleman, and Mr. Harley. For more info: https://sites.google.com/site/heartofrock20/home
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.