BUNGALOWER’S TOP 18 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FEBRUARY 22-24

Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Orlando Region Talent Development Programs from the Leadership Behind Disney Aspire

February 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard 
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google MapFREE

Employer-supported workforce talent development initiatives help prepare employees and businesses for the future. Economic pressures, shifting demographics and automation are already moving the Orlando regional workforce toward jobs of the future. Nearly three-quarters of the jobs added since the recession have gone to workers with a bachelor’s degree or post-graduate education. It’s predicted that up to 33 percent of workers may need to switch occupations because of automation. By 2028, there will be three million jobs available in skilled trades.

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Orlando Critical Mass

February 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm|Recurring Event 
(See all)Orlando Loch Haven Park, 900 E Princeton St 
Orlando, FL 32803 United States  free

Come join Orlando Critical Mass this and EVERY last Friday of the month for a great community ride all around the metro-Orlando area! There is no better way to see the City Beautiful than via Orlando Critical Mass so come and join the ride! MASS is Orlando’s largest on-going group ride! Fun for all riders from beginner to expert! Join us every last Friday of the month for a BLAST on bicycles!

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Runway to Haiti 2019

February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Country Club of Orlando, 1601 Country Club Dr 
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map$125 – $200

Join us for Rebuild Globally’s signature annual fundraiser and runway show for the unveiling of the 2019 Deux Mains Designs collection of handmade handbags and footwear. Experience the 2019 deux mains runway show, an exclusive deux mains pop-up shopping experience, live fine art painting, excellent food & drink, and much more!

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Project Red: Wigs In Space

February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Parliament House Orlando, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail 
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map$15 – $25

BEAM ME UP SCOTTY… to our annual fundraiser for Miracle Of Love, Inc. Experience big wigs, big entertainment, and big prizes. The theme for this years Project Red is WIGS IN SPACE, so make sure to come out in theme.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

The Super Run – Orlando

February 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave 
Orlando, FL 32814 United States  + Google Map

Be a Hero. Help a Cause. Join the Run. Grab your Crusader Capes and fly over to The Super Run, a national series of Superhero-themed 5K fun runs that partner with nonprofit organizations to put on events to help raise funds and awareness for their cause. All heroes are all welcome.

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Purple Pride 5K

February 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Orlando City Stadium, 655 W Church St 
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map

The 2019 Kickoff to Soccer will get off to a running start with the fifth annual Purple Pride 5K presented by Orlando Health, SunPass, Publix, JetBlue, and Academy Sports + Outdoors. This year’s annual running of the City Fan’s will take place at Orlando City Stadium and features one lap through the concourse of Orlando City Stadium! The Purple Pride 5K will be capped at a maximum of 1,500 runners.

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Electronic Waste & Textile Recycling Event

February 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson Street 
Orlando, FL United States + Google MapFREE

Join Us For The Best. Electronic Waste & Textile Recycling. Ever. (Visit: https://bit.ly/2S7numT) Safely and properly recycle through us! It’s free. You don’t even have to get out of your car or be a City of Orlando resident to participate. We’ll unload your electronics and textiles. Textiles Accepted: • Clothes • Shoes • Home textiles (towels, sheets, curtains, etc.) • Stuffed Toys Electronic Items Accepted: • Computers Monitors • Televisions (limit one per household) • Telephones • Cell Phones.

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Florida Fungi & Mushroom Identification with Jon Martin

February 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Harry P Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue 
Orlando, FL 32803 us + Google Map

Learn about Florida mushrooms and how to identify them! This mushroom identification immersion and introduction to mycology focusing on Florida mushrooms is suitable for beginner to intermediate-level mushroom enthusiasts.

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Downtown Food & Wine Fest 2019

February 23 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St 
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map$15 – $115

Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the 11th Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest features mouth-watering dishes from some of Orlando’s premier restaurants, over 50 domestic and international wines, and live entertainment ranging from DJ’s to national headliners.

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6th Annual Field to Feast Dinner

February 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Long & Scott Farms, 26216 C.R. 448A 
Mount Dora, FL 32757 United States + Google Map$175

Tickets are on sale for the 6th Annual Field to Feast, and we hope to see you at Long & Scott Farms on February 23, 2019, for what we hope will be our most successful year yet. Featuring locally sourced fare from Walt Disney World’s top chefs with wine, beer and cocktail pairings, this open-air event combines country charm with culinary excellence.

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Rockin’ Robinson

February 23 @ 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Milk District, East Robinson St 
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map$15 – $50

For the second year in a row, East Robinson Street, in the heart of The Milk District, will be shut down for the sake of Rock n’ Roll… 4 stages, 20 bands. Live music, drinks, food trucks, artisan street vendors, and shopping throughout all of the businesses on E. Robinson Street. All ages on the street, 21+ in the bars, 12 and under are free.

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Roque Pub’s Six Year Anniversary Bash

February 23 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Roque Pub, 3076 Curry Ford Road 
Orlando, FL 32806 US + Google MapVarious prices

Join Roque Pub Saturday, February 23rd starting at 6p for our Six Year Anniversary Bash! We will be featuring some amazing beer releases and live music all night! Come celebrate six years of success with us-we couldn’t have done it without you! Live music with Boomershine starting at 8p! Here is a sneak peak of our tap line-up!

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Toughbiker: Fallen officer memorial bike ride

February 24 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pmorlando police headquarters, 1250 W. South Street 
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google MapFREE

Fully escorted 50 mile ride, 18-20 mile per hour pace – Parking map https://www.toughbiker.com/parking-map.html – Tax deductible registration $35.00 Tax ID #47-5238053. Every year hundreds of law enforcement officers die in the line of duty. 2018 was no exception with 148 brave officers losing their lives defending the citizens they were sworn to protect. Out of the 148, Florida has had 11 officers killed in line of duty deaths this year. The Orlando police Department is not immune to this…

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Intro to Stencils & Spray Paint w/ SKIP @ Sam Flax Orlando

February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sam Flax of Orlando, 1800 E Colonial Dr 
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map$35

Come learn how to cut stencils and how to use spray paint with Orlando artist, SKIP. This Spring, Sam Flax Orlando art store introduces a new series of art classes held in their recently remodeled Colonial location. One of the notable local artists teaching in this series is SKIP, who hosts an entry-level course entitled, An Introduction To Stencils & Spray Paint w/ SKIP.

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Orlando Solar Bears Relay For Life Game

February 24 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Amway Center, 400 W Church St 
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map

You are invited to take advantage of discounted Orlando Solar Bears tickets and take part in the 3rd annual Relay For Life Night. $5 of every ticket sold using the promo code RELAY will go back to Relay For Life.

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Lantern Festival Cultural Fair

February 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Guang Ming Temple, 6555 Hoffner Ave 
Orlando, FL 32822 United States + Google Map

Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. It begins on the first day of the first lunar month (usually in late January or early February) and ends on the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Chinese New Year is a time for families to be together.

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Oscar® Watch Party on Enzian’s Big Screen

February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave 
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google MapFREE

*This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is first come first served. Table reservations cannot be made for this event. Doors to the theater open at 7PM Oscar Pre Show: 7-8PM Oscars Begin: 8PM The red carpet awaits you! Celebrate the biggest movie event of the year at Central Florida’s favorite independent theater.

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Ginger’s Big Gay Cabaret: Divas of the 90’s Edition

February 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Hamburger Mary Orlando, 110 W Church St 
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google MapVarious prices

You want Ginger! We got Ginger! Join us for a night of games, song, comedy, and more as Ginger brings you her Big Gay Cabaret: “Divas of the 90’s Edition” with special guests Josh Roth and Heather Abood.

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