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There's always a ton of things to do in Orlando, and every weekend we bring you the best events and things to do throughout Central Florida, check out the list and have fun deciding what to do this weekend! The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend! The weekend brings a seemingly never-ending list of events and things to do throughout Central Florida, and that's where we come in! Every weekend we select the best events and things to do right, from the latest concerts in town, to the latest events at the theme parks and beyond, you can trust Gotta Go Orlando to bring you the most-up-to-date events in Orlando. You just have to decide what to do, and whatever you decide to do this weekend in Orlando, have a great time, and remember to to keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Weekend Events and Things To Do in Orlando January 12 - 14, 2024 Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 Before attending events, please contact the event organizer to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can occur. To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 Mecum Kissimmee January 2 - 14 MECUM Kissimmee 2024 is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride. Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 10 - 21 The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! FESTN4 January 11 - 14 FESTN4 is coming Jan 11, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024, one weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. Its the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Unlike our May Festival, FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit. EPCOT International Festival of The Arts January 12 - February 19 The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World is a welcome start to the new year, featuring more than 100 Disney and visiting artists who showcase their eye-catching works of art. Plus, guests can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leave their mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural and help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Plus, Food Studios serve up art-inspired menus, then each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features talented entertainers performing Disney songs live. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus January 12 - 15 Witness daring and never-before-seen acts on a high wire, trapeze, bicycle, and much, much more. Share the laughter and awe-inspiring spirit of the circus and ignite your family’s spark of fun as The Greatest Show On Earth rolls into Amway Center. Dominique January 12 - 13 From headlining comedy clubs, to showing-out on television, Dominique is the new face of funny in America. Catch her live at Orlando Improv. Official Hula Bowl Fan Fest at Pointe Orlando January 12 At the Hula Bowl Official Fan Fest, you'll have the chance to meet your beloved players, snap selfies, and get autographs to treasure. Show off your team spirit and have a blast with fellow fans from around the world! Immerse yourself in the excitement with interactive activities, face painting, and upbeat music. 84: Van Halen Tribute & Excitable: Def Leppard Tribute January 12 84: Van Halen Tribute & Excitable: Def Leppard Tribute comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Boombox Cartel January 12 Boombox Cartel comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Broadway Rave January 12 Broadway Rave comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now. 18+. A musical dance party celebrating the best of Broadway. Jacuzzi Boys and Country Westerns January 12 Montgomery Drive Presents: Jacuzzi Boys and Country Westerns at the Conduit. Get your tickets now! Possessed by Paul James January 12 Possessed by Paul James performs LIVE on Friday, January 12. Get tickets now. Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience January 12 Heroes Live Entertainment presents Strangelove–The DEPECHE MODE Experience + Electric Duke (tribute to David Bowie) at The Abbey! Judy Collins January 12 Judy Collins is coming to The Plaza Live. See her perform live. Get your tickets now!. What a Time to Be Alive (Your Art is Trash) January 12 What A Time To Be Alive (Your Art Is Trash) - The Art of Luce Sky and Heidiisthenaysayer @ Lil' Indie's on January 12th, 2024. 21+. Free. 6pm-8pm. Art Adventures: Pattern and Decoration Exploration January 12 Come on an adventure at OMA, featuring a hands-on art activity in the studio followed by a visit to the gallery. Explore materials and techniques in a stimulating and inviting environment that fosters engagement and creativity for young children and their favorite grownup! Ideal for children ages 2-10. Grand Opening of the Casselberry Arts Center January 12 Grand Opening Reception for Experience Contemporary, the inaugural exhibition in the new Casselberry Arts Center. The exhibition features work from renowned artists Elisabeth Condon, Dominique Labauvie, Jason Lazarus, Sam Newton, Gabriel Ramos, and Chris Robb. Guests will be able to meet the artists while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Setting the sonic vibe for the evening will be special guest, DJ Nigel John TPD Night Market Every Friday TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Dining with the Divas Variety Show Every Friday A night of fun with Angel Sheridan, Mimi Lierre, Chyna Cravens and the Divas Dance Crew at Hamburger Mary's Orlando. Enjoy a  taste of drag, comedy, and Broadway production numbers too! Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. Dockside Dueling Pianos Every Friday Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu. Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights Every Friday and Saturday Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! Wall Street Plaza Block Party Every Friday and Saturday Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024 Mecum Kissimmee Now - January 14 MECUM Kissimmee 2024 is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride. FESTN4 January 11 - 14 FESTN4 is coming Jan 11, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024, one weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. Its the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Unlike our May Festival, FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit. EPCOT International Festival of The Arts January 12 - February 19 The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World is a welcome start to the new year, featuring more than 100 Disney and visiting artists who showcase their eye-catching works of art. Plus, guests can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leave their mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural and help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Plus, Food Studios serve up art-inspired menus, then each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features talented entertainers performing Disney songs live. Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 10 - 21 The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus January 12 - 15 Witness daring and never-before-seen acts on a high wire, trapeze, bicycle, and much, much more. Share the laughter and awe-inspiring spirit of the circus and ignite your family’s spark of fun as The Greatest Show On Earth rolls into Amway Center. Dominique January 12 - 13 From headlining comedy clubs, to showing-out on television, Dominique is the new face of funny in America. Catch her live at Orlando Improv. Inside Look at SeaWorld Orlando January 13 - 15 Meet the SeaWorld team and hear their personal stories about caring for animals and learn more about their life-saving work. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games January 13 - 14 Join the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida & the City for the 45th annual Scottish Highland Games! During this two-day festival, area Scottish clans and societies gather to compete in athletic events, highland dancing, and piping to celebrate their rich heritage. Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival January 13 - 14 The annual free Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival includes more than 30 vendors, live entertainment, conservation/education zones, and more. Kids can take part in a fishing rodeo on Sunday! Orlando Phil presents Rachmaninoff & Raveln January 13 - 14 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Ravel’s homage-with-a-twist to Johann Strauss, Jr. , and Rachmaninoff’s kaleidoscopic Symphonic Dances, get tickets now for this concert at Dr Phillips Center. 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando Hula Bowl January 13 The Hula Bowl is the Nation's Premier College Football All-Star Game, an event where all NFL, XFL, USFL and CFL teams will be represented by top scout players during Hula Bowl week. 100 of the top senior athletes will be selected to play at the Hula Bowl to showcase their talent up against the best the game has to offer. 40th Annual Orlando MLK Holiday Parade January 13 Join the Southwest Orlando Jaycees for an exciting event that will feature dance, comedy, community organizations, drumlines, music, artistic expression and more. The parade theme is: It Starts with Me – Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence. Kissimmee Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration January 13 The Kissimmee Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration features live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a unity garden, and a kids zone. Eatonville Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Celebration January 13 The community is invited to this annual event, including a parade, food, live entertainment, vendors and more. The 2024 theme is Culture, Peace, and Awareness. Latin Fiesta Night at Luminary Green Park January 13 The biggest Latin Festival in Central Florida returns to downtown Orlando on January 14. The vibrant festival includes the best Latin music with live DJs, arts, crafts, vendors, authentic latin cuisine, giveaways and more. Luminary Green Park is the perfect place for this colorful and family-friendly festival. Swerv Car Show January 13 SWERV Block Party is bringing back the most anticipated 90s - 2000s free event filled with cars, music, shopping, food and good company at Festival Park. Alterity Chamber Orchestra Plays New Music by JG Thirlwell January 13 Timucua and the Alterity Chamber Orchestra returns with new music by JG Thirwell, commissioned and written for Alterity. This performance is free and open to the public. Live at Delaney Street Baptist Church. Club 90s Present Bad Bunny Night January 13 Club 90s Present Bad Bunny Night (18+) comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Green Velvet Presents: LALALAND January 13 Green Velvet Presents: LALALAND at Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ JK and The Contraband January 13 JK and The Contraband LIVE at Lil' Indie's. Free, 21+, 6.30 - 10 pm. Live at Timucua: Nate Chivers Solo Set January 13 Nate Chivers performs his own original compositions on the electric guitar. Drawing from Classical, Pop, Jazz and Rock music, he uses an unorthodox approach to the guitar that he has developed over the last 5 years. This will be a unique experience for anyone interested in new approaches to the electric guitar, get tickets now. Our Escape, You Vandal, Wes Hoffman & Friends January 13 Our Escape, You Vandal, Wes Hoffman & Friends, and Petty Thefts lie at Will's Pub. Get tickets now. Robots Are Dix January 13 Join Robots Are Dix with special guests Haze Over Hollywood and Catapult Rides at The Abbey January 13! 18+ Get tickets now. Mason Jennings January 13 Mason Jennings comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Snakehips with special guest Shallou January 13 Snakehips comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! The Steel Crows Album Release Show January 13 The Steel Crows Album Release Show w/ The Pheromones, Little Lazy, and The Osceola Brothers in Orlando. Get your tickets! Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights Every Friday and Saturday Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday, 7 pm This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! Wall Street Plaza Block Party Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm - 2am Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend. Disney Springs Kids Club Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Marys and Mimosas Brunch Affair Every Saturday Hosted by Trixie Deluxxe. Each week Hamburger Mary's has a rotating cast of characters and performers with drag, comedy, showtunes, surprises and more! Saturday Cabaret Dinner Show Every Saturday Join Hamburger Mary's for a Cabaret Dinner Show every Saturday night at 7pm. This show has  rotating case of Queens that will entertain you like no other. Rollins Museum of Art Weekend Tours Every Saturday Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Every Saturday The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly. Winter Garden Farmers Market Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. Winter Park Farmers Market Every Saturday The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. Lake Mary Farmers Market Every Saturday The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. City of Longwood Farmer's Market Every Saturday Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Lake Nona Farmers Market Every Saturday Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. Weekends of Live Music at The Pub Orlando Every Saturday and Sunday The Pub Orlando at The Pointe Orlando offers free live music every Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm - 12 am . Live Acoustic Music at Hard Rock Live Every Saturday and Sunday Enjoy live music on the Rock Bar Patio Friday & Saturday nights from 7 pm - 10 pm at Hard Rock Live Orlando. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024 Mecum Kissimmee January 2 - 14 MECUM Kissimmee 2024 is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride. Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 10 - 21 The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! EPCOT International Festival of The Arts January 12 - February 19 The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World is a welcome start to the new year, featuring more than 100 Disney and visiting artists who showcase their eye-catching works of art. Plus, guests can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leave their mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural and help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Plus, Food Studios serve up art-inspired menus, then each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features talented entertainers performing Disney songs live. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus January 12 - 15 Witness daring and never-before-seen acts on a high wire, trapeze, bicycle, and much, much more. Share the laughter and awe-inspiring spirit of the circus and ignite your family’s spark of fun as The Greatest Show On Earth rolls into Amway Center. Inside Look at SeaWorld Orlando January 13 - 15 Meet the SeaWorld team and hear their personal stories about caring for animals and learn more about their life-saving work. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games January 13 - 14 Join the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida & the City for the 45th annual Scottish Highland Games! During this two-day festival, area Scottish clans and societies gather to compete in athletic events, highland dancing, and piping to celebrate their rich heritage. Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival January 13 - 14 The annual free Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival includes more than 30 vendors, live entertainment, conservation/education zones, and more. Kids can take part in a fishing rodeo on Sunday! Orlando Phil presents Rachmaninoff & Raveln January 13 - 14 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Ravel’s homage-with-a-twist to Johann Strauss, Jr. , and Rachmaninoff’s kaleidoscopic Symphonic Dances, get tickets now for this concert at Dr Phillips Center. Odd Eye Circle January 14 Odd Eye Circlue perform liva at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets. Mennello Museum's Free Family Funday January 14 Every second Sunday of the month is Free Family Funday! Each Free Family Funday offers docent touring and art projects that reflect different themes based on the current exhibition in the museum. The museum galleries stay open until 4:30 p.m. for all guests. Families enjoy the creating and viewing art inside and outside of the museum year round. Greensky Bluegrass January 14 Catch Greensky Bluegrass live at House of Blues Orlando. Tickets. CANNIBAL KIDS, Mirror Parts, PM, Tiger, Feel Real January 14 Glory Days Presents! Sunday, January 14th CANNIBAL KIDS Mirror Parts PM Tiger Feel Real. Get tickets now. Music at the Casa: Blue Bamboo Presents Cigano Swing January 14 Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts partners with the historic venue Casa Feliz to present a monthly FREE series of concerts "Music at the Casa"! Kerwin Claiborne January 14 Kerwin Claiborne has just begun his own comedy production called “Don’t You Do This To Me” which has sold out every venue thus far. See him live at Orlando Improv. ENGAGED! Wedding Expo Orlando January 14 Find everything for your PERFECT WEDDING at Central Florida’s most renowned wedding expo, an extravaganza that has been captivating hearts for over two decades! Taking place at Orange County Convention Center, get tickets now. Latin Fiesta Nights at Luminary Green Park January 14 The biggest Latin Festival in Central Florida returns to downtown Orlando on January 14. The vibrant festival includes the best Latin music with live DJs, arts, crafts, vendors, authentic latin cuisine, giveaways and more. Luminary Green Park is the perfect place for this colorful and family-friendly festival. Unity Heritage Festival January 14 - 15 This annual 2-day festival in Winter Park celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and promotes family heritage. Sunday activities include career booths, children's games, vendors, and job training/readiness. Monday activities include kids activities, blues and jazz music, and food/retail vendors. Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park Every Sunday One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Celebration Farmers Market Every Sunday Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm East Orlando Farmer's Market Every Sunday The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market Every Sunday Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Every Sunday Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. Sundays at The Alfond Inn Every Sunday Enjoy tours of select works on view at The Alfond Inn, on Sundays at 1 p.m.  unless otherwise noted on their Events Page. Tours meet in the lobby of The Alfond Inn and last approximately 45 minutes. Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Boheme Every Sunday Featuring some of Central Florida’s hottest jazz musicians, the newly reimagined Boheme invites you to indulge in the finest culinary offerings while contemporary jazz sounds emanate from the Imperial Grand Bösendorfer Piano. Yoga in the Sculpture Garden Every Sunday Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice. To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here. To keep up to date with the latest news in Orlando, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For all the latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated guides to the Theme Park's: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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The popular comedy club formerly know as the Orlando Improv, located at Pointe Orlando is now to be known as Funny Bone Comedy Club. Orlando's wildly popular comedy club, Orlando Improv is no more, as the running of the business has been taken over by a national chain of comedy clubs, Funny Bone. The Orlando Improv brought a regular line up of comedians to The Pointe at 9101 International Drive, from local artists just getting started to the biggest names in the business including Pete Davidson, Marlon Wayans, and Damon Williams, let's hope that the talented roster of comedians taking the stage at the club will continue. Funny Bone appear to be keeping things much the same, commenting that, yes the club has a new name, but it still has the same great staff, and experience you’ve come to enjoy.. Established in 1983, Funny Bone operates over a dozen locations across the country including Tampa, Cleveland, Omaha, Richmond, Kansas, Virginia Beach and more. Funny Bone say that all existing tickets are still valid for upcoming shows. Over the coming weeks, comedians coming to the club include Tony Rock, Jay Pharaoh, and Craig Robinson. For more details on shows and to book tickets, click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Say it with us… Pink Whitney Night is Back! Get ready to party with the Orlando Solar Bears, who's excited? The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning are once again partnering with Pink Whitney by New Amsterdam Vodka to present Pink Whitney Night, when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7 pm. at AdventHealth Rink at Kia Center. Media personalities and former NHL stars Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney will be in attendance and taking in the game at the Pink Whitney Party Zone located in Sections 113-116 at the Amway Center. Details on how you can meet Bissonnette and Whitney will be announced at a later date. "We are thrilled to host our third Pink Whitney Night, and welcome back Paul and Ryan to The City Beautiful," said Solar Bears President Chris Heller. "Bissonnette and Whitney are two of the biggest hockey media personalities in the world and to have them return to Orlando means a lot to our franchise and our fans. We are excited to host them again, and look forward to another fun night! We hope you'll join us on January 23." The Solar Bears will don special Pink Whitney inspired uniforms for the evening that will be auctioned on-site and online following the game. For Pink Whitney Party Zone tickets, visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com. To keep up to date with the latest news in Orlando, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For all the latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated guides to the Theme Park's: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For the latest Orlando Entertainment News, check out our daily updated news pages: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Among the new food coming to the 2024 Florida State Fair is a Hog Funnel Cake, Orie Cookie Cinnamon Bun, Bacon Waffle Cheeseburger, and a Strawberry Shortcake The 2024 Florida State Fair runs from February 8 through 19, and boasts the largest Midway in the USA, together with a robust agricultural program, a circus, interactive animal exhibits and new attractions each year. Plus, the Florida State Fair is known for debuting an array of new, unique, and some might say bizarre food offerings, and this year's fair is no exception, The 2024 Florida State Fair is dropping some serious foodie bombs! This year’s food lineup includes pop rock pickles, fried spam grilled cheese, bang bang tacos, Oreo cinnamon buns, bacon waffle cheeseburgers, BBQ fried burritos, spicy Korean corn dogs, and lemonade funnel cake, and more, so leave your diet at home and get ready for the 2024 Florida State Fair. All The New Food Of The Florida State Fair For 2024 TEMPERAMENTAL HOG FUNNEL CAKE Funnel cake mix combined with cornmeal and BBQ seasoning rub to create a crunchy delicious funnel cake that is topped with pulled pork. YOU pick which temperament you want on your cake. Happy - sweet Angry - hot Furious - super hot Then we smooth it down with cream cheese. LOCATION: The Best Around BANG BANG TACOS Fried Cauliflower, Oyster Mushroom or Vegan Shrimp tossed with Bang Bang sauce on Flour or Corn Tortilla filled with Asian slaw Topped with Vegan creama, Cilantro, Green Onion and Chili pepper. LOCATION: Seasoned Green OREO COOKIE CINNAMON BUN A unique combination that melds the flavors of a classic Oreo cookie with the delightful taste of a cinnamon bun. LOCATION: Cinnamon Saloon BACON WAFFLE CHEESEBURGER 100% All beef patty’s topped with cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon in between two Belgian waffles with pearl sugar baked into the waffle. LOCATION: Macken’s Sliders CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRY ICED TEA Freshly brewed iced tea, flavored with two delightful tastes, strawberry & chocolate. Topped with 3 chocolate dipped strawberries. LOCATION: Tiki Tea POP ROCK PICKLE Kosher pickle wrapped in a Fruit Roll-up dipped in chocolate rolled in your choice of Pop Rocks, Fruity Pebbles, or Flaming Hot Cheetos. LOCATION: Shockley's Food Service BBQ FRIED BURRITO BBQ Pulled Pork and Mac N Cheese Stuffed Burrito then Fried to Perfection! LOCATION: Low N Slow Catering BANANA CREAM PIE FUNNEL CAKE Fresh hot funnel cake topped with banana pudding, whipped cream and graham cracker crust. LOCATION: Ryals Concessions Sweet Shop CAMPFIRE DOG An all beef hotdog topped with baked beans and Applewood bacon. LOCATION: DeAnna's Donut Burger STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE KEBAB Mini Donuts & Fresh Strawberry kebabs topped with icing, fresh lemon zest, whip cream, & Lemon infused Honey. Feeling adventuresome!? Dip it in chocolate!! LOCATION: DeAnna's Fried Banana Pudding HONEY BUNNY CURD BURGER A flame-grilled fresh ground burger covered with a melted blanket of ooey-gooey cheese curds nestled between two Honey Buns. LOCATION: Shockley's Food Service SPICY KOREAN CORNDOG Hot dog, dipped in buttermilk batter, layered with cheese, and rolled in crushed spicy hot Cheetos. LOCATION: Seivers Smokehouse Grill PICKLE RANCH LOADED FRENCH FRIES Cheddar, Bacon, PICKLE Ranch Loaded French Fries! LOCATION: Chester's Gators & Taters WAFFLE CHICKEN SANDWICH Two waffles - pepperjack cheese for that spicy kick, chicken tenders and two eggs! It’s the best brunch around town! Pair this with a Cuban coffee and you’re set! LOCATION: The Bean Bar Co LEMONADE FUNNEL CAKE Your FAIR FAVORITE with a new twist. Classic funnel cake with a sweet lemon flavored topping. LOCATION: Topscan Funnel Cakes BACON, CARAMEL, PEANUT BUTTER APPLE FRIES Apple fries topped with crispy bacon, Ghirardelli caramel and peanut butter powder. Fair goers have the option of adding ice cream. LOCATION: Apple Fries POUTINE BURGER A flame grilled burger with fresh cut fries, warm cheese curds and topped with gravy served on a homemade bun. LOCATION: DeAnna's Donut Burger JALAPEÑO LEMONADE Famous fresh squeezed lemonade made the right way with a surprise hint of jalapeño to give it a pleasant compliment and touch of zest. Sweet and slightly spicy. LOCATION: Coastal Concessions BARBIE FUNNEL CAKE Funnel Cake with Powdered Sugar, Barbie Pink Icing and 2 kinds of Sprinkles. LOCATION: Paulette's Food Service FRIED SPAM GRILLED CHEESE A delicious twist on the classic, featuring crispy pan-fried spam layered with gooey melted cheese between toasted bread. The result is a delightful blend of savory and cheesy goodness. LOCATION: Showstopper Concessions Tickets are available now, and you can buy now, and skip the wait at the gate! 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Great news as Redlight Redlight in Audubon Park has just opened a kitchen and is serving up a delicious menu, including Sunday Brunch! If you're feeling hungry and in need of a craft beer then you are in luck because Audubon Park's Redlight Redlight is now serving delicious food! Led by Chef Jes Tantalo, Redlight Redlight has opened a kitchen and is now serving up a delicious menu of hearty comfort food, with dinner service on a Wednesday through Sunday from 5 - 9 pm, and Brunch service on a Sunday from 12 - 3 pm. Dinner service will including a rotating menu with such delights as: Whole Fried Peanuts Eat’em Whole, Tamarind Chili Glaze Fried Green Olives Parmesan Sauce, Oregano, Black Pepper Salt Brined Frites A Pound of Potatoes, Bonus Onions, Smothern Sauce Shrimp Sauté White Beans, Blistered Tomato, Shallot, Garlic, Wine, Butter & Baguette Shrimp & Beans Royal Red Shrimp, White Beans, Blistered Tomato, Garlic Butter, Wine, & Toast Charred Cabbage Curry Emulsion, Toasted Breadcrumb, Herbs Smoked Fish Rillette Crudité Olive Oil Poached Black Drum, Smoked Trout & Mullet, Capers, Shallots, Creme Fraiche with Cucumbers, Cauliflower, The Bruch Menu, available on a Sunday from 12 - 3 pm, and features a rotating menu also, show here is a sample of the food you can expect from Chef Jen Tantalo. Fried Smoked Mullet Grits, Confit Tomatoes, Burnt Tomato Butter, Sumac Pickled Onions Sheet Tray Pizza 9x13 Duck Confit, Honey Nut Squash, Ricotta, Fig Jam, Pickled Apples (V sans Duck) Spaghetti Meat Sauce Pork and Beef Ragu, Pecorino Spaghetti(V) Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Garlic Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Pecorino French Toast English Muffin Bread, Blueberry Compote, Salted Maple Whipped Cream Seasoned Crispy Potatoes $7 (V with ketchup) Side smothern sauce or parmesan sauce Brassica & Beans (V) Tamarind Chili Roasted Broccolini & Green Stem Cauliflower, Mayocoba Beans, Fried Shallot Discover Redlight Redlight at 2810 Corrine Drive, for more information check out their socials, Facebook and Instagram. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Pointe Orlando is the place to be this Friday, January 12 as the FREE Hula Bowl Fan Fest kicks off with all-star player appearances and activations, Interactive photo opportunities and experiences, and much more! Pointe Orlando on International Drive has been named the Official Hula Bowl Fan Fest location for a new event on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. The invitation to participate in the Hula Bowl Game is not only a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills, but it is the most important job interview of their lives. Scouts from the NFL, CFL, XFL, and USFL teams will be closely watching the athletes’ skills on and off the field. Outstanding performances at the Hula Bowl will enhance the athlete's opportunities for a promising career. The head coaches for the 2024 Hula Bowl are Mike Smith and Brian Billick. Hula Bowl Fan Fest at Pointe Orlando is free and open to the public for fans of all ages to embrace the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii and enjoy: Celebrity, NFL coach, and 2024 all-star player appearances and activations Interactive photo opportunities and experiences Food & beverage offerings from Pointe Orlando restaurants and bars Mascot appearance by Koa Learn a traditional Haka ceremonial dance led by Alema Collins, former Hula Bowl player and WWE fighter A chance to win access to a Play with the Players private event A chance to win bowl game admission plus a $500 cash prize For event details check out pointeorlando.com. The 78th annual Hula Bowl returns to Orlando as the nation's premier college football all-star game where NFL, XFL, USFL, and CFL teams will be represented by top scout players. 100 of the top senior athletes, from across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan, will be selected to play at the Hula Bowl in Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium. Previous Hula Bowl players include Heisman Trophy winners Ricky Williams, Eric Crouch, Jim Plunkett, Tony Dorsett, Mike Garrett, Johnny Rogers, and Billy Sims. In addition to these stars of the past, the Hula Bowl has also had recent alumni fulfill their dreams of playing at the professional level. Former players include Sean Clifford, Kader Kohou, Alex Ward, and current Super Bowl champion, Isiah “Pop” Pacheco. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year in Orlando, with a ton of exciting new additions in the works! Find out what's new and coming to Orlando in 2024, including new Rides & Attractions coming to Orlando's Theme Parks, plus the new Restaurants & Bars, and Resorts & Hotels coming to Central Florida in 2024. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Life is better with a boat. Enjoy a vacation every weekend when you find the boat of your dreams at the Daytona Boat Show! The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Daytona Boat Show for a three-day event January 12 - 14, 2024 at the Daytona International Speedway. The highly anticipated show features 15 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 70 manufacturers with approximately 300 boats on display. The Daytona Boat Show features a wide variety of boats including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats, jet boats, pontoon boats, and surf boats to fit any lifestyle and occasion. Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived dockage, enhanced electronics, and accessory packages. Tickets are $5 per carload and are good any one day of the show. Admission is inclusive for all persons in the car, parking, and sales tax. Tickets may be purchased online at https://daytonaboatshow.com/tickets or at the event. NEW themed, streetmosphere throughout the show includes the Longshoreman comedic street performers, a pirate magician, and a mermaid on stilts! “The Daytona Boat Show is designed for new and avid boaters to explore the latest in boat models and accessories and to learn industry and product information from leading boat manufacturers. As Central Florida’s premier boat show, guests will meet other boating enthusiasts and embrace the many benefits of the boating lifestyle,” said Cathy Case, executive director of MIACF. The Daytona Boat Show takes place Fri., Jan. 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., Jan. 13 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., Jan. 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Daytona International Speedway – Turn One Plaza. 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone of NSYNC have announced they’re setting out on a joint headline tour. A Legendary Night will see the two pop icons join forces to perform their hits together throughout North America. Witness an epic collaboration as Joey Fatone of NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys join forces along with their sensational seven-piece live band for an unforgettable night in Orlando. Joey and AJ are hiding the road this spring on a co-headlinging tour across North America, the limited run of dates kicks off on March 15 in Temecula, California, and after an additional show in Rancho Mirage, California, they’ll travel to the east coast. There, they’ll take to the stage for a series of shows in Wallingford, Connecticut, Boston and Newark, New Jersey before wrapping up with three concerts in the sunshine state. Ft. Lauderdale on March 28, Orlando on March 29, and Jacxonville on March 30. Brace yourself for a nostalgic journey through hits that defined an era, as these pop icons come together to create an electric atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of both worlds on one stage. Secure your tickets for a night of music, memories, and pure entertainment! The Orlando concert on March 30 will see the boy band stars take to the stage at Hard Rock Live. Tickets are available this week. An Artist presale is happening today, January 10 at 10 am with PRESALE PASSWORD: JOEYNAJ . Public tickets are on sale Friday, January 12 at 10 am. For details click here, and for tickets click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

As MEGACON Orlando gets ever closer, organizers keep on adding more big names to the list of celebrities coming to Orange County Convention Center in February. If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, the hugely popular MegaCon Orlando is the only place to be from February 1 - 4, 2024 when the show returns to the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive. MegaCon Orlando is one of North America's largest comic con's and each year the event keeps on getting bigger, with 2024 bringing an exciting lineup of family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities to Orlando, with organizers continuing to add more big names! The latest celebrities to be announced include the amazing actress Katey Sagal, and whether you know her from Sons of Anarchy, 8 Simple Rules or Married with Children, you won't want to miss meeting her! Also added to the celebrity list is Jaime Pressly from My Name Is Earl who will be joining her cast mates Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee in Orlando this February. More big names announced include Jason Isaacs from Harry Potter, McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard from Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Other celebrities already announced for this years show include Gina Carano, Tom Hiddleston, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Sofia Boutella, Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis and many more! Check out ALL THE celebrities announced so far for MegaCon Orlando 2024... Whether you know her from Sons of Anarchy or Married with Children, you won't want to miss meeting the amazing Katey Sagal at MEGACON Orlando. See Jaime Pressly from My Name Is Earl when she joins her cast mates Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee in Orlando this February. As you wish, Orlando. Robin Wright and Cary Elwes are making their first ever convention appearance together this February at MEGACON Orlando. Meet the stars of The Princess Bride when Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck) and Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) join Robin Wright (Princess Buttercup) and Cary Elwes (Westley) at MEGACON Orlando this February. Meet Harry Potter's Matthew Lewis, andJason Isaacs at MEGACON this February. See McKenna Grace from Ghostbusters: Afterlife when she joins her castmate Finn Wolfhard in Orlando this February. Love scary movies? We've got the perfect guest for you. Get ready to meet iconic horror director Eli Roth (Thanksgiving, Cabin Fever, Hostel) at MEGACON Orlando this February. Whether or not you know her from The Mandalorian or Deadpool, you won't want to miss meeting the fearless Gina Carano at MEGACON Orlando this February. With the pirates and marines on their way, we're starting to think the One Piece is at MEGACON! Set sail with the One Piece cast as Jeff Ward (Buggy), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Aidan Scott (Helmeppo) join Iñaki Godoy (Luffy) in Orlando. The star of Zack Snyder's new sci-fi epic is coming to MEGACON. Meet Sofia Boutella (Kora) from the newly released Rebel Moon this February. Ready to bend the rules? Meet Loki and The Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston at MEGACON Orlando this February. Journey through the Star Wars universe as MegaCon Orlando present back-to-back appearances by Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. Thelma and Louise are best friends until the end. Oscar-winning actresses Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are appearing at MEGACON Orlando this February! Prepare yourself for battle. Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth) from Ahsoka is coming to MEGACON Orlando this February, together with Eman Esfandi (Ezra Bridger) . Great news Whovians, Proto-Time Lord River Song is travelling through time to get to Orlando. Meet Alex Kingston when she appears at MEGACON this February. He is C-3PO, Human-Cyborg Relations. Meet your fave protocol droid when Star Wars legend Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) appears at MEGACON Orlando in February. Ready to join the Hellfire Club? Meet Stranger Things stars, Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), and Joseph Quinn (Eddie Munson) at MEGACON Orlando this February. Don't miss living life in the fast lane with Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie) from National Lampoon at MEGACON Orlando this February. We're happy to report that Michelle Hurd (Raffaela Musiker) is right on course for MEGACON Orlando. Did you know? Orlando has a new hero Arrow’s Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen) is ready to save the day and meet fans at MEGACON Orlando. Have you been training in the ways of the Force? If you haven't heard, Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon) from The Mandalorian is coming to MEGACON Orlando this February. Beam us up Orlando, William Shatner, best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise is coming to MegaCon Orlando, They've gone from Minnesota to Cali, and now they're on their way to Florida. Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh) and Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh) from Beverly Hills, 90210 are coming to MEGACON Orlando this February. Orlando, the wilderness can hear you. Get ready to meet Yellowjackets star Juliette Lewis (Natalie Scatorccio) when she flies into MEGACON Orlando this February. Danny Trejo has appeared in films including Desperado, Heat, and the From Dusk Till Dawn film series. With frequent collaborator and his second cousin Robert Rodriguez, he portrayed the character of Isador "Machete" Cortez, which was originally developed for the Spy Kids series and was later expanded into its own franchise of the same name. Childs in The Thing, Arbiter in HALO, Goliath in Gargoyles, Dr. Facilier in Disney's The Princess and the Frog... Keith David has some incredibly iconic roles, and now you can meet the star himself at MEGACON Orlando, he is known for his deep voice and screen presence in over 300 roles across film, stage, television, and interactive media. Doesn't matter what your watch says, it's now the witching hour. Meet Holly Marie Combs (Pretty Little Liars, Charmed), Rose McGowan (Scream, Charmed), Alyssa Milano (Wet Hot American Summer, Charmed), and Shannen Doherty (Beverly Hills, 90210, Charmed) this February at MEGACON Orlando. English actor Paul Bettany, who many will know for his portrayal of Vision from the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be at MegaCon Orlando. His acting credits include Wandavision, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man, and more! Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon Orlando is the place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest, and then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness. HIGHLIGHTS: CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to meet you favorite celebrity and have the moment captured by a professional photographer. This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting. AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS An autograph is the perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by your favorite celebrity. Be sure to check out the full schedule so you don’t miss out on any of your faves! ARTIST ALLEY Indie meets pro in this special area where you will find all your favorite pencillers, inkers and writers. This is a ”must experience" area for anyone interested in meeting rising stars and those who work the front lines of the industry! Here you’ll find it all – comics, graphic novels, limited edition prints and best of all, original art and sketches. You’ll also find crafters and makers, all with a nerdy slant to their designs and creations. COSPLAY RED CARPET Get ready for the Cosplay Red Carpet! There's no pre-registration, no competition & no stress! Walk the red carpet and show off your costume in front of adoring fans. Every participant will get a free photo taken by Jeff Jenkins Photography, MEGACON’s official Cosplay Red Carpet Photographer. OVER 400,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS! More than 1,000 retailers join MEGACON Orlando to make your experience an unforgettable one! Specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and horror, these retailers are guaranteed to have what you need. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Our event prides itself on having so many amazing activities and attractions that are family oriented. Spend the day with the whole family as you meet your favorite Superheroes, Princesses and voice actors. You can even enter the Cosplay Costume Contest as a family! COMMUNITY ZONE Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, the Community Zone is where you find people who share your fandom! Find out about local clubs, get up close to movie props, test your trivia, and snap photos galore with fans who are excited as you are to get together. PANELS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR From Celebrity Q&A’s, fan club presentations, hands-on workshops and screening rooms, there’s hundreds of hours of programming available for every fandom. The best part? It’s free with your admission ticket. Check the daily schedule to find out when and where the fun happens. COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES! Fans dressing up in costumes (also known as cosplay) is a huge part of the show! Literally thousands of amazing costumes are available for your viewing pleasure throughout the weekend. Don’t be shy: ask for a photo with your favorite characters or come dressed up yourself. MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS Comics Legends, Professional Comic Book artists, and writers will be with us all weekend. Be sure to drop by the Artist Alley to meet them and see their amazing work! MEET YOUR FAVORITE VOICE ACTORS The actors that voice your favorite animated characters will be at our show to sign autographs, pose for photos and meet with their fans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for being super-friendly and enthusiastic! COSPLAY PHOTO PARK Snap the best shot with the coolest background at our Photo Park. From outer space to enchanted lands, there’s a setting for everyone. COSPLAY MEET UPS Meet like-minded fans and get a picture to remember at a themed cosplay meet up. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meet-ups closer to show time. Get tickets here. To keep up with the latest news from Orlando, plus deals and discounts in Central Florida, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For all the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our latest guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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Exciting news as Orlando now has brand new arts space, located in the heart of Casselberry at Lake Concord Park. Everyone is invited to attend the Grand Opening Reception for Experience Contemporary, the inaugural exhibition in the new Casselberry Arts Center, a 3,000 sq ft gallery space dedicated to cultural arts and activities, located in the heart of Casselberry at Lake Concord Park. The free grand opening event will take place on Friday, January 12 from 6 - 8 pm; The exhibition, Experience Contemporary features work from renowned artists Elisabeth Condon, Dominique Labauvie, Jason Lazarus, Sam Newton, Gabriel Ramos, and Chris Robb, and will continue through March 16. Witness the new gallery space activated and alive with some of Florida’s most exciting contemporary artwork. Guests will be able to meet the artists while enjoying complimentary food and drinks, a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio area, and the view of gorgeous Lake Concord Park. Setting the sonic vibe for the evening will be special guest, DJ Nigel John, spinning an eclectic mix of jazz and funk. Casselberry Arts Center is located at 137 Quail Pond Circle. Parking is available next to the building and in the City Hall parking lots as well as the surrounding businesses. For more information, please email arts@casselberry.org. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year in Orlando, with a ton of exciting new additions in the works! Find out what's new and coming to Orlando in 2024, including new Rides & Attractions coming to Orlando's Theme Parks, plus the new Restaurants & Bars, and Resorts & Hotels coming to Central Florida in 2024. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the Best of Orlando with our curated guide to the best things to do in the city: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

The city of Ocala is inviting residents and visitors to a new downtown concert series beginning January through until May, featuring local artists performing multiple genres of music. Music lovers of all ages are invited to Downtown Ocala for a brand new monthly concert series. The new Sunset Songs Series is a free concert series on the downtown square featuring the best local and regional artists performing funk, blues, reggae, and country originals as the sun goes down. All concerts are 100% free - just bring your lawn chair or blanket! Kick back and soak in the melodies with the perfect Wednesday night activity. If you love music and sunsets, the Sunset Songs Series is for you! End your day on a melodic high note at these not-to-be-missed community concerts. Unwind and discover great new music in a gorgeous outdoor setting The first concert will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10, and will feature the Honey Hounds, a local band known for the heavy hitting yet soulful renditions of the blues, with funk, rock and pop influences radiate throughout their catalog. Their live shows range from soulful ballads to dark disco dance parties, fuzzy riff rock and pop sing-alongs with everything in between. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year in Orlando, with a ton of exciting new additions in the works! Find out what's new and coming to Orlando in 2024, including new Rides & Attractions coming to Orlando's Theme Parks, plus the new Restaurants & Bars, and Resorts & Hotels coming to Central Florida in 2024. To keep up to date with the latest news in Orlando, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For all the latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated guides to the Theme Park's: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For the latest Orlando Entertainment News, check out our daily updated news pages: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

The Disney Play in the Parks Collection featuring your favorite characters having fun at the Parks has arrived at Disney Springs, the collection includes a spirit jersey, hoodie, tees, backpack, ears, and more. Oh boy! The brand new, must-have Disney Play in the Park Collection has arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Gear up for a day in the theme parks at Walt Disney World with items featuring some of your favorite attractions. Escape to a timeless land of past, future, and fantasy with this playful new colection. The collection features Walt Disney World themed merchandise with Loungefly mini backpacks and wallets, an ear headband, MagicBand+, Spirit Jerseys, apparel, plushes, and more. To keep up to date with the latest news in Orlando, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For all the latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated guides to the Theme Park's: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For the latest Orlando Entertainment News, check out our daily updated news pages: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.