lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando
Martini Throwdown - Martini Festival
at The Hall On The Yard
Get ready for a boozy blast at the Martini Throwdown, where you can indulge in an epic showdown of the finest martinis!
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings 4th of July Meatball Eating Contest at Prome
at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Bring Your Appetite to Compete or Cheer on Your Favorite Contestant in Anthony's Eating Contest this 4th of July at Promenade Sunset Walk
"OLD GLORY BEER" 4th of July Beer Drinking Contest at Promenade SunsetWalk
at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Old Glory Beer & Sunset Walk invite you to Join Your NEW Favorite Lager in a Celebration of "Old Glory" & All That She Stands For...CHEERS!
"BurgerFi" 4th of July BURGER EATING Contest at Promenade Sunset Walk
at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Bring Your Appetite to Compete or Cheer on Your Favorite Contestant in our BurgerFi Eating Contest this 4th of July at Promenade Sunset Walk
The 4th of July Downtown Orlando Bar Bash
at SHOTS Bar Orlando
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at the 4th of July Downtown Orlando Bar Bash!
4th Of July Pool Party - Cabana LIVE
at Cabana Live
Celebrate the 4th of July with a pool party at Cabana LIVE - it's gonna be lit!
Old Glory Beer presents the 4th of July "Star Spangled Celebration"
at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Get ready for an epic 4th of July with DFALC Live in Concert, Special Guest Scotty B., Fireworks Spectacular, Laser Light Show & Much More!
4th Of July - Euphoria
at Euphoria Downtown Orlando
Join us for a night of music, and pure euphoria on the 4th of July!
Cocktails & Karaoke: Webbie Performing Live
at Ember
Orlando’s Hottest Thursday night with Karaoke, Food, Hookah and the best drink specials in the city will have Webbie Live July 4th
Drink or Drown 4th of July Pool Party
at Aves @ Twelve 100
Come hang out at our Drink or Drown Pool Party, where you can sip on some drinks and take a dip in the pool - just don't forget to hydrate!
Howl at the Moon Orlando Red, White and Brew Party
at Howl at the Moon Orlando
Happy Birthday, America!
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A.C.E
at The Plaza LIVE
Get ready to see A.C.E in Orlando at The Plaza Live. Secure your tickets now to A.C.E before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Blue Bamboo Summer Concert Series
at The Casselberry Arts Center
Presented by City of Casselberry at Casselberry Arts Center, Casselberry FL
The WOW Magic Show
at Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek - Village Center
Sit close up and prepare to have your mind blown by Mentalist, Illusionist and Orlando Magician, Drew Thomas, a finalist on America's Got Talent.
One Night Only At Beacham 4th Of July Weekend
at The Beacham
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with us at Beacham for one epic night only!
4th of July Pool Party at Altira Pool + Lounge
at Altira Pool + Lounge
Sun, Sips and Sliders, God Bless America! Come and celebrate the 4th with us poolside, at Altira Pool + Lounge.
Celebrating 6 Years of Yoga in the Garden!
at Mead Botanical Garden
Join us in celebrating 6 years of our yoga program, Yoga in the Garden, at Mead Botanical Garden. Yoga in the Garden takes place every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. To celebrate our 6 year birthday we are offering a special FREE yoga class!
Monday Mas - Memorial Day Fete(MAY 27)
at North Palmetto Avenue
Aloha! Join us for a tropical escape at our Monday Mas Luau on May 27th, 2024, nestled in the sands of a beach-inspired venue. ? Gather
Orlando Red White and Brew Bar Crawl
at Orlando
Join us for a fun bar crawl, celebrating the July 4th in style!
Yoga with Deborah
at Maitland Public Library
Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.
Open Mic Night at the Copper Rocket!
at The Copper Rocket Pub
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Glow in the Dark Painting
at Maitland Public Library
Join V Ali & Maeghan Landa from the Art & History Museum of Maitland for this creative art class using glow in the dark paint.
4th of July Weekend 20% Off Books Sale
at White Rose Books & More
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with a bang and enjoy 20% off on all books at our in-person sale!
Central Florida Job Fair (summer)
at Orlando Fairgrounds Expo Building
All Job Seekers Welcome! Meet, network and interview with nearly 100 companies from around the Central Florida region waiting to hire you!
Meet the Artist: Elsa Leandros
at Maitland Public Library
Meet Elsa, ask her questions about her art, and tour the exhibition.
Maitland Walks!
at Maitland Public Library
Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library.
50 Best Bars Pop Up Event at Illume Rooftop Restaurant
at Marriott Bonnet Creek
Get ready to set sail for a night of unparalleled mixology and gastronomy at the Illume Rooftop Restaurant, courtesy of Marriott in partnership with Bacardi and Nestle Premium Waters. Illume is thrilled to announce that Denver's Yacht Club, a 2023 World's
Share-A-Title Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
This special book club has no set book list! Read what you want, then come discuss it with others to find new reads.
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The Second Annual Orlando Tattoo Arts Festival
at Orange County Convention Center
Hello Orlando! Villain Arts is back in town for the Second Annual Orlando Tattoo Arts Festival at the Orange County Convention Center!
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Nirvanna - Tribute to Nirvana
at House Of Blues - Orlando
Get ready to see Nirvanna - Tribute to Nirvana in Orlando at House Of Blues - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Nirvanna - Tribute to Nirvana before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
85th FLORIDA MODEL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE. July 13, 2024, Deland, FL
at Volusia County Fairgrounds
Model Train Show and Sale with working Layouts. Great for the whole family !
Adventure Begins with Bookmaking: Youth Art Workshops with RMA
at Winter Park Public Library
Learn about Rollins Museum of Art exhibition Critical Reading: Book Arts in Dialogue with the Collection. Then, create a series of maze books, each from a single sheet of paper.
Ballroom Bluesfest
at Fringe ArtSpace
Ballroom Bluesfest, the very first indoor, two-day Blues festival.
Bonsai and Brews at World of Beer | OTown West Orlando
at World of Beer OTown West
Join Thunderstruck Bonsai at World of Beer in OTown West Orlando, for an authentic Bonsai and Brews experience where you'll learn the ancient art of bonsai while enjoying a refreshing pint.
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Weekend Tours at RMA
at Rollins Museum of Art
Docent-led highlight tours Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Bonsai and Brews at World of Beer | OTown West Orlando On 13 July 2024
at World of Beer OTown West
Join Thunderstruck Bonsai at World of Beer in OTown West Orlando, for an authentic Bonsai and Brews experience where you'll learn the ancient art of bonsai while enjoying a refreshing pint.
Florida Mushrooming with Fungi Jon
at Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens
Learn all about mushroom identification and wild Florida mushrooms with Fungi Jon! This class includes a full indoor identification workshop with a bonus outdoor mushroom stroll where we'll see what Florida's mushroom season has to offer!
Neighbors Network Fall Prevention Class
at Maitland Public Library
Build confidence in your balance this summer! We'll discuss how to fall and how to get up from a fall. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers if you'd like to safely practice getting to and from the floor with us!
Blood Drive
at Maitland Public Library
Get on the bus, the Big Red Bus! OneBlood will be at the Library, collecting blood for those in need. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made online through OneBlood.org.
Recommitting to Your Goals
at Maitland Public Library
We’re halfway through the year, and it’s time to reconnect and recommit to our wellbeing goals. In this class, learn ways to get back on track and stay motivated to finish the second half of the working toward your personal goals.
Pirate Quest Escape Room
at Maitland Public Library
Argh! It's our Pirate Quest Escape Room! Think you have what it takes to make it on the high seas? Or will you walk the plank? All participants must be at least 10 years of age and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Weavers of Orlando meeting
at Leesburg Center for the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Weavers of Orlando Guild meets at 9:30 am July, 20, 2024 at the Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 West Magnolia Street, Leesburg, FL 34748.
A Live Band Tribute to Taylor Swift
at Boardwalk Bowl
Calling all Swifties! Brooklyn South Bar at Boardwalk Bowl has the perfect cure for your post-Eras-Tour blues!
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DIIV
at House Of Blues - Orlando
Get ready to see DIIV in Orlando at House Of Blues - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to DIIV before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Writing Workshop
Join acclaimed writer, editor, and poet Elaine Person during these sessions to improve your writing. While poetry is the primary focus of the workshop, prose is also welcome.
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Zach Bryan, The War And Treaty & Levi Turner
at Amway Center
Get ready to see Zach Bryan, The War And Treaty & Levi Turner in Orlando at Amway Center. Secure your tickets now to Zach Bryan, The War And Treaty & Levi Turner before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Books to Die For Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
It’s our book club for lovers of mysteries and suspense! We encourage everyone to read the book if they can, but come anyway even if you didn’t (just don’t mind the spoilers!).
Contemporary Authors Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
Contemporary Authors is a lively group that discusses current fiction (and the occasional taste of non-fiction). Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
TOUR: What’s New? Recent Acquisitions
at Rollins Museum of Art
Join Curator Dr. Gisela Carbonell to discover a selection of recent acquisitions on view for the first time. Learn the rationale for acquisitions and the behind-the-scenes process for adding them to the collection.
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Rep. Anna V. Eskamani Constituent Assistance
at Maitland Public Library
Meet staff from the Office of Rep. Anna V. Eskamani to get assistance with state services. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred so that staff can be prepared to help you with your specific issue. Make an appointment online.
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Jake Hill
at The Beacham
Get ready to see Jake Hill in Orlando at The Beacham. Secure your tickets now to Jake Hill before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
ARTE Y CAFÉ CON LA CURADORA (Art and Coffee with the Curator) | 6 p.m.
at Rollins Museum of Art
Acompaña a la Dra. Gisela Carbonell, Curadora, para recorridos guiados en español. Café y pastelillitos provistos por nuestro auspiciador Café Don Juan.
FC Series: Barcelona v. Manchester City
at Camping World Stadium
Three-time reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will face Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in an FC Series friendly at Camping World Stadium on the evening of Tuesday, July 30.
Laughter Yoga
at Maitland Public Library
Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this program focused on helping your body create feel-good hormones using a gentle form of exercise combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises.
Happy Hour Tours at The Alfond Inn | 6-7:00 p.m.
at The Alfond Inn
Join us in the lobby of The Alfond Inn in Winter Park for a 60-minute guided tour of selections from The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art.
40th Annual Cup-A-Thon
at Crealdé School of Art
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 7–10 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 7–10 pm At Crealdé School of Art's Showalter Hughes Community Gallery.
Florida Kids and Family Expo
at Orange County Convention Center
The Florida Kids and Family Expo is a 2-day event at the Orange County Convention Center. We bring together over 200 exhibitors including schools, entertainment, sports, businesses, organizations, and more with families that are looking for opportunities
42nd Summer Camp Exhibition
at Crealdé School of Art
Kid and teen exhibition featuring work in ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, film-based photography, and a “mystery” media from Crealdé's summer art camps. Sponsored by Orlando Utilities Commission and curated by Belinda Glennon.
Find Your Inner Fungi with Fungi Jon
at Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens
FIND YOUR INNER FUNGI is an introductory mycology exploration from Fungi Jon perfect for beginners and the myco-curious. This class will demonstrate the potential and depth of mycology while exploring the multiple ways you can be involved with fungi.
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And All That Jazz
at Dr. Phillips Center - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
Get ready to see And All That Jazz in Orlando at Dr. Phillips Center - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Secure your tickets now to And All That Jazz before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
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Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show
at Florida National Guard Armory
Vendors selling rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, etc. Silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and Kids Corner.
24th Annual Governor’s Job Fair
at Orlando Fairgrounds Expo Building
All Job Seekers Welcome! Meet, network and interview with nearly 100 companies from around the Central Florida region waiting to hire you!
Liminal Space
at Casselberry Art Center
Casselberry Arts Center presents Liminal Space, an exhibition of artwork from artists Bobby Aiosa and Anthony Mancuso. You are invited to the opening reception for Liminal Space, an exhibition of their work on September 13 from 6-9 PM.
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Something Corporate
at Hard Rock Live - Orlando
Get ready to see Something Corporate in Orlando at Hard Rock Live - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Something Corporate before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Martini Throwdown - Martini Festival
at The Hall On The Yard
Get ready for a boozy blast at the Martini Throwdown, where you can indulge in an epic showdown of the finest martinis!
Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2024
at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Mayo Clinic Symposium is focused on the latest topics in cutaneous oncology covering the fields of dermatology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology and medical oncology.
Beads4Beats 9th Annual enduRUNce 5k
at Eagles Nest Park
annual fundraiser to support kids who have chronic illnesses, terminal illnesses or developmental challenges
Venardos Circus Orlando
at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort
Immerse yourself in the magic of Venardos Circus in Orlando at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort!
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Aries Spears
at Orlando Improv
Get ready to see Aries Spears in Orlando at Orlando Improv. Secure your tickets now to Aries Spears before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
CME at Universal Studios Orlando October 18-20, 2024 Halloween Nights!
at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
CME at Universal Studios Orlando. Topics are Primary Care CME for family medicine, internal medicine, NPs, and PAs. This occurs during the Halloween Nights at Universal Studios Orlando!