Events
January
January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl
Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.
1610 W. Church St.
407-423-2476.
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information,
Call 407-896-4231
Throughout January—Orlando-UCS 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 call 407-447-1700 Continues through late April
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
Throughout January—NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April
Throughout January—Opera
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April
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. Continues through mid May
February
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
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, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April
Throughout February—Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June
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. 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. Continues through mid May
Throughout February—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April
Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April
March
First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
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, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April
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. Continues through mid May
Throughout March—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June
Throughout March—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April
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 information, call 407-426-1739, 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, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April
April
First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season concludes mid April
Early-Mid April—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Concludes mid April
Throughout April—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June
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, call 407-447-1700. Concludes late April
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. 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. Continues through mid May
May
Early-Mid 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. Concludes mid May
First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
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. Concludes late May
Throughout May—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June
June
Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
July
Independence Day
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.
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
August
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Numerous dates in August
Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.
For more information, call 407-586-2000. Continues through early September
September
Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.
For more information, call 407-586-2000
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
Phone 407-896-4231
October
Mid-Late 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
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits.
Epcot Center, Disney World
407-939-6244
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Silver Spurs Rodeo
The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi draws top bull riders, cowboys and other entertainment. Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).
For information, call 407-677-6336.
Golf
Top professional golfers and amateurs compete in the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Magnolia and Palm Courses, Lake Buena Vista (18 mi/29 km south of Orlando).
For information, call 407-824-2250.
Late October—NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2005
Early-Late 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, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April
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. Continues through late May
November
Early November—Fall Fiesta in the Park
More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.
Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street.
For more information, call 407-246-2827
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World.
407-939-6244
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
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
Osceola Art Festival. Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).
For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257.
Mid-Late November—Opera.
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372
NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2005
December
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
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.
407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324