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Local Event Guide
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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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OCTOBER
OCT 8 - 9 | ART FESTIVAL The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists. Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival will feature digital art work, graphic art work, fine art products, mix media, paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics art, and so much more! .For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3FHDwMW
OCT 27 - 29 | BALLOON FESTIVAL Hot air balloons, food trucks, retail vendors and activities for the family… What more is there to ask for? For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3tNCwB6
NOVEMBER
NOV 12 | SEAFOOD & JAZZ FEST Come to our annual Seafood & Jazz Festival. This year we look forward to repeating the amazing year we had last year. Enjoy our amazing musical line up alongside our fresh Florida seafood! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3HlMkZh NOV 19 - 20 | ART, CRAFT & WINE FESTIVAL Art, Craft & Wine Festival features over 150 talented artists and crafters offering original and unique items. Setting this event apart from other art and craft shows are the special wine stroll taking place both days. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy the cooler weather and a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping. For more info visit: aacwf.com
DECEMBER
DEC 3 - 17 | FEZZIWIG FESTIVAL Second Annual Fezziwig Festival in Hunter’s Creek - delicious food trucks, beer & wine, interesting vendors, live music, LED Christmas tree shows, themed stilt walkers, smores pit, Santa Claus meet & greets, interactive scavenger hunt! And most excitingly, IT WILL SNOW this year! For more info visit: fezziwigfestival.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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DEC 10 | SALSA HEAT The Salsa Heat Christmas Party for years has been one of largest, most elegant Salsa Socials with a great lineup of performances from all over the state of Florida and beyond. We will be dancing to the live sounds of the Son Latino De Orlando Orquesta followed by DJ MamboTribe. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3sAhKWh
JANUARY
JAN 20 - 22 | FILM FESTIVAL Central Florida Film Festival is delighted to partner with Epic Theatres Mount Dora as the host venue for our annual festival! Featuring laser projection and electric reclining seating in all auditoriums, two Epic XL Large Format screens, and expanded concession options, this beautiful theater will assure your festival experience is the highest possible quality and comfort. For more info visit: centralfloridafilmfestival.com people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together. For more info visit: podfestexpo.com
FEBRUARY
FEB 1- 12 | WICKED Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz … but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships … until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “Wicked.” For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3SBsRc4
JAN 26 - 29 | PODFEST Podfest Expo is a community of
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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FEB 18 | WETLANDS FESTIVAL Since 2001, the Orlando Wetlands Festival has promoted community awareness of the Orlando Wetlands Park and the importance of Florida’s ecological and water resources. Explore exhibits, guided hikes and tours, presentations, games, live animals, native plant give-away, and more. Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor fun and learning! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3gE0if1
MARCH
MARCH 1 - 5 | PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time. The musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3gKjolT
MARCH 16 - 19 | SHEN YUN Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. For more info visit: shenyun.org
MARCH 25 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Annual Apopka International Jazz Festival featuring world renown jazz and R&B artists. Hosted and performed by legendary Kim Waters, urban keyboardist Kayla Waters, electrifying violinist Ken Ford and two time Oscar and two time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson. For more info visit: apopkainternationaljazzfest.com
APRIL
APRIL TBA | FILM FESTIVAL The Florida Film Festival is considered to be the best in international and independent cinema. It is an annual Oscar-qualifying event with over 180 films and first-class occasions, filmmakers and celebrities, hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu inside the theater. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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APRIL 29 - 30 | BLUEBERRY FEST The Brooksville Blueberry Festival will have a range of activities to appeal to all members of the family including many food concessions. Enjoy Blueberry Lane, where you’ll find everything blueberry, including blueberry pies, blueberry jam , blueberry honey, blueberry plants as well as fresh picked blueberries. For more info visit: brooksvilleblueberryfestival.com
MAY
MAY 4 - 7 | SONGWRITERS FEST The Annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival will showcase more than thirty songwriters at various venues throughout the area for a weekend of melody and music. Join songwriters from across the country as they share the stories behind some of the most popular songs on the radio today. For more info visit: palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com MAY 9 - 14 | MY FAIR LADY My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Sz7HLR
JUNE
JUNE 1 - 30 | CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before. Gather your whole family for an unforgettable leap into this amazing new show—a live acrobatic journey where the stage is transformed into a giant animation table. For more info visit: https://cirk.me/3Sv5GjX
JULY
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Orlando is always sparkling with fireworks, but during the 4th of July weekend, it's truly booming! Most theme parks and resorts hold their special events on July 3rd and 4th.
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3EGunmn
JULY 13 | FILM FESTIVAL The Annual Orlando International Film Festival will include films from independent filmmakers throughout the world. The festival provides filmmakers - local and state-wide, with the opportunity to display their creative talents, share ideas, learn about the latest technology and developments in their field, and network with other filmmakers, writers, distributors, and investors. In addition to films, there will be panels, workshops, seminars and an art display featuring works from a local celebrated artist. For more info visit:
orlandointernationalfilmfestival.org
AUGUST
AUG 5 - 6 | HORSE SHOW Accomplished equestrians competitors and beginning riders alike enjoy our exceptional equine competitions, clinics, and facilities. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3W5qelR
SEPTEMBER
SEP 20 - 24 | CONVENTION OF CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS The greatest gathering of Celebrity Impersonators in the world. Enjoy over 3 hours of Professional Celebrity Impersonators from every music genre, plus stage and screen. For more info visit: sunburstconvention.com
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
SESSION DATE TIME FEATURED MATCHES
1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
DATE
PLAY START SESSION MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2
JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 Thurs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10
Tues, July 11
Wed, July 12
Thurs, July 13
Fri, July 14
Sat, July 15
Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifinals
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES 1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2
