Weekend Happenings Mar 17 to 19
Know what's happening in and around Orlando for the weekend.
Friday:
St. Patrick's Day Block Party – Liam Fitzpatrick's – 10 am (Fri) to 2 am (Sat)
Celebrate St. Patty's Day with an all-day festival featuring DJ's, Irish Dancers, music, food and drink specials. Special shows by the Orlando Firefighter Pipes and Drums at 6 pm and 8 pm. For more info: liamfitzpatricks.com
Art Walk – Sanford – 6 to 9 pm
Explore galleries and art spaces in historic downtown Sanford. Discover this river town’s culture and nightlife, food and art along First Street between Magnolia and Sanford avenues. For more info: sanfordartwalk.com, sanfordwelcomecenter.com
Le Salon 2017 Opening Reception – Snap! Space – 7 to 10 pm
It's Snap! Orlando’s yearly showcase of exhibited world-renowned and emerging artists, highlighting previous exhibits and introducing new works. To RSVP and for more info: snaporlando.com
Saturday:
Mayor Dyer's Neighborhood Summit – Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando – 7:30 am to 2:15 pm
Over 300 neighborhood and community leaders come together for Mayor Dyer’s 12th Annual Neighborhood and Community Summit for a day of learning, networking, and sharing. For more info: cityoforlando.net/summit
Pablo Picasso: The Diary of a Master – Barterbys Art Gallery – 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Celebrate the opening of the exhibit to run through May 5 featuring the entire 347 series of numerous signed etchings, aquatints, linocuts, and lithographs from Picasso's Verve suites. For more info: baterbys.com
Multi-Day Events:
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival – Central Park – Fri & Sat 9 am to 6 pm, Sun 9 am to 5 pm
One of the biggest and best juried art shows in the Southeast; booths are spread throughout Central Park, along Park Avenue between New England and Garfield avenues in downtown Winter Park. Free. For more info: wpsaf.org
Jazz, Joel & John – CFCArts Blackbox Theater – Sat & Sun 8 pm
Over 150 musicians from 30 different US cities unite to perform an array of jazz, pop, and contemporary music of Billy Joel and Elton John. For tickets and more info: cfcarts.com/jazzjoeljohn
Runaway Country Music Fest – Osceola Heritage Park – Fri to Sun, Times Vary
Florida in spring never sounded as good as it does over three days of country music. For tickets and more info: festivalticketing.com
Mount Dora Spring Show – Downtown Mount Dora – Sat & Sun 9 am to 5 pm
More than 200 vendors display an eclectic mix of art, collectibles and crafts on the downtown streets of Mount Dora. For more info: visitmountdora.com
Mighty St. Patrick's Festival – Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant – Fri & Sat, 11 am to 2 am
If you’re a bit Irish or want to be, head for the Irish food, drink, music, dancing and bits of Blarney at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista. For more info: raglanroad.com
Central Florida Fair – Central Florida Fairgrounds – Fri to Sat, times vary
Rides, midway games, livestock and culinary competitions make for a traditional, family-favorite event. Schedule extends over three weekends; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. For more info: centralfloridafair.com
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