A 30-minute celebration of dinosaurs, music, and movement. Get ready to party, because everyone knows dinosaurs love to dance! Theatre for the Very Young at Orlando Family Stage is created specifically for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory, developmentally accessible experience encouraging caregiver interaction and creative play.
St. Petersburg-based artist Mike Massaro is a sculptor and mixed media installation artist who transforms everyday construction materials and found objects. His solo sculptural installation, "LOSS," explores the emotional layers of loss through abstract representation. Viewers can navigate the physical pieces and nuanced lighting, creating a contemplative space to reflect on their own experiences.
Enjoy free gallery admission, grab a drink from our cash bar, and discover the beauty of our main garden after hours every Last Wednesday of the month. Jumpstart conversations with free tours of our current gallery exhibitions by our Chief Curator or a free lecture by a visiting expert in art or history every month […]
Join us for an exploration of artists who discovered their creative passions late in life and achieved remarkable success. This lecture, led by Exhibitions Manager Katie Benson, Chief Curator Dan L. Hess, and guest artist Esther Phelps, will highlight notable figures—including our own founder André Smith, who established the Maitland Art Center at the age […]
Email jcohen@artandhistory.org to register. Spark a lifelong love of art and history when you step into the past with the Art & History Museums of Maitland! Explore our National Historic Landmark campus, delve into Victorian architecture at the Waterhouse Residence Museum, and discover communication technology at our Telephone Museum. After each tour, students will enjoy […]
Let the History Center’s Education Department take you on a deep dive into the untold stories of Central Florida’s past. Our team will showcase some of their favorite artifacts from the collection, uncovering unique connections to the region’s rich history and sharing lesser-known stories. Participate online or in-person. Closed caption available online. History Center Members: […]
Orlando International Airport, in collaboration with Orlando Executive Airport and in partnership with Sheltair Aviation and Atlantic Aviation, is hosting a special event on May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Orlando Executive Airport. The event, "Pack the Plane," is a community-driven initiative aimed at supporting Second Harvest Food Bank through food donations. […]
This workshop invites participants to create expressive black-and-white self-portraits using a combination of drawing techniques. This would also be a wonderful Mother's Day activity! Participants will explore their identities, emotions, and personal narratives through art. Open to all levels!
Open to all skill levels. Use Legos to build abstract designs, creating your own and unique designed prints. Gain an understanding of the basics behind relief printmaking, even without strong drawing skills or a background in the arts.
Currently auditioning for: Youth Theatre at St. Luke’s Presents: Dare to Dream JR. Audition date: 5/4/2025 Audition times: 12:00PM – 4:00PM Age range: rising 6th – 12th grade Tuition: $400 (scholarships available) Auditions will take place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church: 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. in Founder’s Hall (Building C) All students must prepare: […]
Enjoy live music while picnicking in the Maitland Art Center’s beautiful gardens. Plus, a campus-wide Open House invites you to visit Artists in Action in their studios and Art School […]
Let’s make a book together! In this workshop, you'll learn how to bind a book using a Long Stitch. We’ll use cork fabric for the cover, and fill it with […]
Easy & fun printmaking class for beginners and teens! We will be using an easy carve linoleum to create floral designs - perfect for Mother's Day! Students will be guided […]
2 weeks of live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, visual art displays, kid friendly shows and activities, and a celebration of independent artists. It is the oldest Fringe festival in the US and, with its lottery based selection, offers a variety of experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Presented by Project no.19 Performance Company at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, the myth of Prometheus told through acting, martial arts, and the dazzling art form of pole dance, featuring a majority LGBTQIA+ cast and PSO 2024 gold medalist dancer Sakura. Opening night ticket discount $6, regular $15. Tickets must be purchased through Orlando Fringe's […]
The White Rabbit’s life of order and routine is suddenly turned into chaos with a familiar realization that “I’m late for work!?!” Follow director Gerry Shannon's story of The White Rabbit into a reimagined world of unexpected madness, with crazy encounters while being chased around Wonderland by a curiously annoying young lass as we dance […]
This is the FRINGE of the FRINGE! An award-winning raunchy satire about LOVE from Japanese madcap clowns GUMBO, a winner of PATRON'S PICK at Orlando Fringe 2022. Featuring special guest Noah Alfred Pantano. A WINNER of "Fringe Of The Fringe" at Colchester Fringe 2024 UK, "Artist Pick" at Edmonton Fringe 2023, "Spirit Of The Fringe" […]
Join Leo and Austin on this crazy, laughter-filled adventure as they attempt to set up a couple at their speed dating company by the end of the night! With their jobs on the line and time quickly ticking away, this duo is determined to play the perfect matchmakers, but things don’t go exactly according to […]
A love letter to our gone-but-not-forgotten best friends, "To All Our Dead Pets" is a one act comedy-drama revue-style musical that follows eight strangers as they gather at "Rainbow Bridge Support Group" to share the stories of their lost companions. These pet loss stories range from humorous to gut-wrenching, innocent to dangerous, and premature to […]
Ah, detention camp memories! Campers will cherish their friendships, sing-alongs, crafts, and sinister dystopian re-education for the rest of their lives. In 2027, MAGA assigns Enemies of the State to internment facilities and children to special programs. Patriot Youth Annexes operate behind a paper-thin guise of fireside fun. How far can the Administration go before […]
Word Play 2025 is a competitive crossword gala benefiting Voices of Hope for Aphasia. A fun-filled night of word games, dinner and opportunities to give, the 3rd Annual Word Play […]
The Best Man Show is an interactive and darkly hilarious wedding reception where Mark Vigeant plays the Groom’s brother Paul, who has been asked to give the toast at an […]
Award-winning writer and professional actor Joshua Ritter performs a solo show detailing his hilarious and heartbreaking experiences as primary caregiver for his special needs twins. Noah and Aidan were born eleven weeks premature and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, and OCD. While his wife worked to provide for the […]
★★★★★ “Comic genius.!” The Irish Times ★★★★★ “Priceless, playful perfection!” The Reviews Hub (Dublin) ★★★★ “Engagingly sharp-tongued!” The Edmonton Journal ★★★★ “Triggering & hilarious all at once!” My Gay Toronto A deep-dive into the shocking world of Heterosexuality! THEY WALK AMONG US! But where did they come from? And what do they think they’re wearing? […]
"Colorado's Most F*cked Up Storytelling Group" EXPOSED created by visionary Josie Nixon and hosted by her alter ego JUICE The Trauma Clown Featuring NEW & TRUE, "Raw & Real" stories […]
Award-winning writer and professional actor Joshua Ritter performs a solo show detailing his hilarious and heartbreaking experiences as primary caregiver for his special needs twins. Noah and Aidan were born […]
Make history and celebrate Black excellence at the Alexis and Jim Pugh theatre with the Florida premiere of Joplin’s one-of-a-kind Treemonisha. Opera Orlando concludes its 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season […]
Orlando Fringe is known for bringing in the world’s leading lecturers from the University of Central Florida and abroad to present groundbreaking talks on the issues that matter. Now, Professor Handler David will give a queer pseudo-lecture (of sorts) on how to put your puppy bitch boy into a submissive headspace through his system of […]
Be a part of the summer musical production of Big Fish! All are welcome to audition. Auditions will take place May 18 from 12-6 and May 19 from 5-9. Please visit our website for detailed information: st.lukes.org/auditions
Join award-winning journalist Valerie Boey Ramsey as she takes us on a journey through the rich and often overlooked history of Orlando’s AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community. From […]
Make new friends at the A&H Members-Only Book Club! Share your opinions on fascinating topics in the realms of art and history. At the end of each meeting, we'll vote on what book to read together next.
The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber and Watermark Out News are proud to bring you an after-hours networking opportunity on Wednesday, May 21st hosted by Red Mesa Cantina and benefitting St Pete Pride! Join us from 6-8 p.m. to make connections with Chamber and community members, enjoy delicious light bites. Date / Time: Wednesday May 21, […]
Songs, stories and art time, especially for babies and toddlers and their very special person. Pre-registration required, email JCohen@artandhistory.org for details.
The Best Man Show is an interactive and darkly hilarious wedding reception where Mark Vigeant plays the Groom’s brother Paul, who has been asked to give the toast at an […]
No drawing experience required. Access your subconscious and overcome drawing anxiety through automatic drawing. Create many drawings using processes like automatism, frottage, and responsive drawing.
"Colorado's Most F*cked Up StoryTelling Group" EXPOSED created by visionary Josie Nixon and hosted by her alter ego JUICE The Trauma Clown Featuring NEW & TRUE, "Raw & Real" stories […]
Radiant Child is an exploration of the life, work, and legacy of Keith Haring. This solo performance chronicles his journey from childhood in rural Pennsylvania, his rise to fame as […]
A tale of power, betrayal, and the search for justice. Shakespeare's "Hamlet" gets a modern, comedic makeover, complete with a new setting at a backyard barbecue. Hamlet is now Juicy, who’s dealing with the aftermath of his dad’s untimely death. But here's the twist: Juicy's not buying the official story of how his old man […]
Enjoy free gallery admission, grab a drink from our cash bar, and discover the beauty of our main garden after hours every Last Wednesday of the month. Jumpstart conversations with […]
We welcome Kerouac House Writer in Residence Skye Jackson to share her poetry, in complement to our current gallery exhibition by Michael Massaro. Both Massaro and Jackson are inspired by […]
Born in South Florida in 2019, Forbidden Kingdom has since cemented its name as one of the largest all-bass music festivals in North America. After partnering with Insomniac in 2020, the 2-day festival has become a dominating force in the bass music world, with a massive billing of over 100 artists across 4 stages.
This year's Pride Cup Golf Tournament, supporting The Pride Chamber Foundation, will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at the historic Dubsdread Golf Course in Orlando, FL. The Pride Cup Golf […]
During Project Pride's Grand Carnival: Palm Royale, the LGBTQ+ advocacy group's annual gala event and kickoff for Pride Month, guests should get ready to dance the night away. American singer/songwriter […]
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