It's that time. Time to party with American Indians / Greeks / Japanese / LGBT+ Geeks! Get your party on this weekend, our fellow Orlandoans!
Weekend Events
Weekend Events
It may be in the 80s this weekend, but Fall is here--or so they tell us. Celebrate the season at Orlando's Fiesta in the Park, happening in Lake Eola Park this Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00am each day. Come see hundreds of artists, crafters, food vendors, kids' activities, and more. Also, click here to learn about riding the new SunRail train while you're there!
Orlando Greek Fest 2013 is your source for authentic Greek food, Hellenic dance performances, iconography demos, live bands and more. Check it out at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland; admission is $3.
The American Indian Powwow is a three-day event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds with vendors selling artworks, leather, pottery, featherwork, dancing, and storytelling--plus food, like buffalo burgers. Admission is $6 adults, $3 kids/seniors/students/veterans with ID, and free for veterans in uniform.
This weekend's Food Truck Bazaars are happening Friday at 6:00pm in Kissimmee, Saturday at 6:00pm in Sanford, and Sunday at 5:00pm in Orange City (wherever that is).
Friday, November 1st
Haters gonna hate. But geeks don't have to read their books/watch their movies. That's the inspiration behind Skip Ender's Game - Orlando organized by Flame ON! and Geeks Out, the geeky voice of the LGBT+ community. They're pretty pissed off at author Orson Scott Card for his support of Prop 8 and for statements about the gay community so they're skipping the new Ender's Game movie and having a party at The Geek Easy instead! Karaoke, games, and drinks! No cover, but they'll be collecting money for the MAP Foundation, a local charity that helps organizations out that provide services to LGBT+ youth, like the Zebra Coalition. Whether you agree or disagree with the boycott this will be a great LGBT+ geek party at a local bar behind a pretty cool comic store- therefore, fun is to be had!
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The weather is perfect tonight for another installment of Date Night at Leu Gardens, showing Oblivion tonight at 7:30pm. $5 for adults, $2 for kids, free for members; gardens open at 6:00pm. Don't forget a blanket and some vino! For those in Casselberry, don't miss Hotel Transylvania at Lake Concord Park at 6:00pm.
Local artists display their works and food trucks sell their fare alongside live music and kids' activities at the monthly FAVO First Friday Art Show and Exhibition, going on Friday from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
Friday Nights at the Morse Season Kickoff: Enjoy free admission to the galleries, plus live music by the Beautiful Music Chamber Trio. Stop by tonight from 5:00 to 8:00pm. For even more art, Rollins' Cornell Fine Arts Museum is also hosting an open house with free admission and gallery talks.
Saturday, November 2nd
If you've never been to an ice hockey game in Florida, don't miss Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades at the Amway Center at 7:30pm. (That's right: the same Amway Center that's hosting an NBA game the night before...don't ask me how they do it.) Tickets start at $11--don't forget your jacket!
Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm is Taste of Orlando at the Waterford Lakes Town Center in East Orlando. Tickets start at $15 and get you samples from dozens of local, national, and international (100 Montaditos!) restaurants.
Fancy yourself a homebrewer? In honor of National Learn to Homebrew Day, Orlando Brewing will be hosting a homebrew event from 1:00pm -6:00pm. They'll have five brewers, each brewing on their own equipment. Prettty, Pretttttty, Pretttttttttty cool. (and FREE)
Fancy yourself a homebrewer? In honor of National Learn to Homebrew Day, Orlando Brewing will be hosting a homebrew event from 1:00pm -6:00pm. They'll have five brewers, each brewing on their own equipment. Prettty, Pretttttty, Pretttttttttty cool. (and FREE)
Sunday, November 3rd
Oh my goodness, the Amway Center is back to being an NBA venue! Don't miss Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets, this Sunday at 6:00pm.
The Orlando Japan Festival 2013 is in its 13th year this Sunday from noon to 5:00pm at The Village at Hunters Creek. Win some amazing raffle prizes, enter the cosplay costume contest, watch dancing and martial arts demonstrations, listen to music, and spend all your money on manga and sushi.
And don't forget, Sunday is also the last day for Fall Fiesta in the Park, Orlando Greek Fest, and the American Indian Powwow.
What are you doing this weekend, Orlando? Leave a comment below!
My crossfit box is having a 1 year anniversary party BBQ this Saturday from noon-2pm. Come check it out (free) and meet some cool people! Bumby and South Street, right next to Revolution!.
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