A mix of culture—popular and otherwise—keeps Orlando interesting. In addition to the usual attractions, Walt Disney World and Sea World host festivals and special events. The Orlando Museum of Art, considered one of the best art museums in the southern U.S., has a steady lineup of temporary exhibits. The exciting NBA Orlando Magic help round out the city's happenings.
For detailed information about upcoming events in the Orlando area, contact the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone 407-363-5872. http://www.orlandoinfo.com.
To call any of the phone numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.
Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.
September, 2008
1 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.
4, 11, 18, 25 Sep—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
23-27 Sep—Circus. Cirque du Soleil presents its La Nouba show featuring clowns, trapeze and cyclist artists, and other circus performers in a magical clash between the Cirques and Urbains. Performances are twice daily Tuesday-Saturday at Downtown Disney, Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista. For tickets, call 407-939-7600. http://www.cirquedusoleil.com.
26-30 Sep—Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Savor flavors from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces, and wash it all down with fine vintages from international wineries. Wine and cooking demonstrations let you in on the secrets, and the Eat to the Beat concert series features top-shelf performances from national artists. Epcot Center, Disney World. Phone 407-939-6244. http://www.disneyworld.com. Continues through 9 Oct
Mid-Late September—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May 2009
Mid-Late September—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May 2009
Late September—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May 2009
October, 2008
1-9 Oct—Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Savor flavors from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces, and wash it all down with fine vintages from international wineries. Wine and cooking demonstrations let you in on the secrets, and the Eat to the Beat concert series features top-shelf performances from national artists. Epcot Center, Disney World. Phone 407-939-6244. http://www.disneyworld.com. Concludes 9 Oct
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.
31 Oct—Halloween Street Party and Costume Contest. The oldest and largest Halloween-costume contest in central Florida features live music and cash prizes. Church Street Station, 129 W. Church St. Phone 407-422-2434.
Early-Late October—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May 2009
Late October—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout October—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May 2009
Throughout October—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May 2009
Throughout October—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May 2009
November, 2008
6, 13, 20, 27 Nov—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
10-18 Nov—Festival of Trees. The Orlando Museum of Art opens the holiday season by festooning its gardens and hosting a Holiday Boutique with decorated wreaths and holiday gifts by local designers. There is also a Toyland Town, Gingerbread Village, Festival Cafe and other daily entertainment. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday. Approximately 75 units participate in a parade to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind and Washington streets. For information, call 407-246-2827.
18 Nov—Circus. Cirque du Soleil presents its La Nouba show featuring clowns, trapeze and cyclist artists, and other circus performers in a magical clash between the Cirques and Urbains. Performances are twice daily Tuesday-Saturday at Downtown Disney, Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista. For tickets, call 407-939-7600. http://www.cirquedusoleil.com.
27 Nov—Thanksgiving Day. Public holiday.
28-30 Nov—Christmas at Pinewoods. The 20-room, 1930s Mediterranean-revival mansion is decorated for the holidays. Throughout December, holiday music is played on the 60-bell carillon every half-hour and at the daily 3 pm recital. Bok Sanctuary, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales (50 mi/80 km south of Orlando). Phone 863-676-1408. http://www.boksanctuary.org. Continues through 4 Jan 2009
Mid November—Osceola Art Festival. Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22 mi/36 km south of Orlando). For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257. http://www.ocfta.com.
Mid-Late November—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Continues through mid April 2009
Throughout November—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May 2009
Throughout November—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout November—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout November—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May 2009
Throughout November—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April 2009
December, 2008
4 Dec—Christmas in the Park. The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. Phone 407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324. http://www.morsemuseum.org.
4, 11, 18, 25 Dec—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
25 Dec-Christmas Day. Public holiday.
27 Dec—Champs Sports Bowl. Top Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 10 college teams compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium, 1610 W. Church St. For information, call 407-423-2476. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://fcsports.com.
31 Dec—Grande Masque. This black-tie masked ball features a five-course dinner, auctions and a New Year's champagne toast, accompanied by swing and jazz music, and performances by the Orlando Ballet, Opera and Philharmonic. Tickets are limited to this annual fund-raiser for performing-arts groups. Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee (22 mi/36 km south of Orlando). For information, call 407-896-6700, ext. 224 or 407-426-1700. http://www.grandemasque.org.
Throughout December—Christmas at Pinewoods. The 20-room, 1930s Mediterranean-revival mansion is decorated for the holidays. Throughout December, holiday music is played on the 60-bell carillon every half-hour and at the daily 3 pm recital. Bok Sanctuary, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales (50 mi/80 km south of Orlando). Phone 863-676-1408. http://www.boksanctuary.org. Continues through 4 Jan 2009
Throughout December—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout December—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout December—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May 2009
Throughout December—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout December—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Continues through mid April 2009
Throughout December—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May 2009
January, 2009
1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.
1 Jan—Capitol One Bowl. One of the biggest non-BCS bowls in the country features teams from the Big Ten Conference and the SEC. Teams compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium, 1610 W. Church St. For information, call 407-423-2476. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://fcsports.com.
1-4 Jan—Christmas at Pinewoods. The 20-room, 1930s Mediterranean-revival mansion is decorated for the holidays. Throughout December, holiday music is played on the 60-bell carillon every half-hour and at the daily 3 pm recital. Bok Sanctuary, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales (50 mi/80 km south of Orlando). Phone 863-676-1408. http://www.boksanctuary.org. Concludes 4 Jan
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.
23-31 Jan—Playfest! This 10-day festival includes 35 new plays, workshops, dramatic readings and more. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Loch Haven Park. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.orlandoshakes.org. Continues through 1 Feb
Late January—Zora Neal Hurston Festival. The Zora Neal Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities celebrates rural African-American culture in the South. Events include theater, an art show and educational programs. 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville (7 mi/11 km north of Orlando). For information, call 407-647-3307 or 407-647-4436. http://www.zoranealehurstonfestival.com.
Throughout January—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May
Throughout January—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May
Throughout January—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May
Throughout January—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May
Throughout January—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Continues through mid April
Throughout January—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April
February, 2009
1 Feb—Playfest! This 10-day festival includes 35 new plays, workshops, dramatic readings and more. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Loch Haven Park. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.orlandoshakes.org. Final day
5, 12, 19, 26 Feb—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
15, 21, 22, 28 Feb—Winter Park Bach Festival. The third-oldest continuously operating Bach festival in the U.S. Annie Russell Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. For information, call 407-646-2182. http://www.bachfestivalflorida.org.
16 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.
Throughout February—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May
Throughout February—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May
Throughout February—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May
Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April
Throughout February—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Continues through mid April
Throughout February—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May
March, 2009
5, 12, 19, 26 Mar—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
23-29 Mar—Golf. The Bay Hill Invitational draws top PGA Tour golfers. Bay Hill Club and Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. For information and tickets, call 407-876-2888, 407-876-7774, or toll-free 866-764-4843. http://www.bayhillinvitational.com.
27-31 Mar—Florida Film Festival. More than 100 international narrative and documentary features, shorts and animations are screened, alongside forums, parties and other special events. Various venues throughout Orlando. For schedule and ticket information, call 407-644-6579. http://www.floridafilmfestival.com. Continues through 5 Apr
Throughout March—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May
Throughout March—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May
Throughout March—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May
Throughout March—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season continues through mid April
Throughout March—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May
Throughout March—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Continues through mid April
April, 2009
1-5 Apr—Florida Film Festival. More than 100 international narrative and documentary features, shorts and animations are screened, alongside forums, parties and other special events. Various venues throughout Orlando. For schedule and ticket information, call 407-644-6579. http://www.floridafilmfestival.com. Concludes 5 Apr
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
Early-Mid April—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information and tickets, call 407-896-2442. http://www.nba.com/magic. Season concludes mid April
Early-Mid April—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular performances at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1717. For tickets, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. http://www.orlandoopera.org. Concludes mid April
Late April—Viva La Music! Two weekends a year, SeaWorld Orlando comes alive with Latin music performed by top recording artists, as well as dance, food and crafts. Included in park admission. 6600 Sea Harbor Drive, Interstate 4 and FL 528. For information, call 407-351-3600, or toll-free 800-423-8368. http://www.seaworld.com.
Throughout April—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Continues through early May
Throughout April—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Continues through late May
Throughout April—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Continues through early May
Throughout April—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Continues through late May
May, 2009
7, 14, 21, 28 May—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.
Early May—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. For tickets, call 407-770-0071. http://www.orlandophil.org. Concludes early May
Early May—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information and tickets, call 407-447-1700. http://www.shakespearefest.org. Concludes early May
Mid May—Orlando Fringe Festival. Experimental arts take over downtown Orlando during this nonjuried cultural celebration. Theater, art shows and children's entertainment keep everyone happy. For more information, call 407-648-0077. For tickets, call toll-free 866-599-9984. http://www.orlandofringe.org.
Throughout May—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For tickets, call 407-426-1739. http://www.orlandoballet.org. Concludes late May
Throughout May—Musical. The Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts a series of popular Broadway musicals. Orlando Centroplex, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-849-2001. For tickets, call 407-849-2020 or Ticketmaster at 407-839-3900. http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. Concludes late May
June, 2009
4, 11, 18, 25 Jun—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
July, 2009
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
4 Jul-Independence Day. Public holiday. Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks. For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.
August, 2009
6, 13, 20, 27 Aug—First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the most highly esteemed art museums in the South. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231. http://www.omart.org.
