December 17, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| Meet the Characters. Get a chance to interact up-close and personal as well as take pictures with some of your favorite characters like Spider-Man an… Universal's Islands of Adventure. (Miscellaneous). 407-224-1037 |
Festivals
| 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Complimentary Wine Tasting. Weekly wine tasting of 4-6 featured wines on Fridays and Saturdays. Always complimentary. Roget's Fine Wine & Beer. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 407-971-9334 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Cool Yule. Join the Orlando Circle of Friends as they jazz up the holidays with a winter concert: Cool Yule. Our volunteer chorus will take… Orlando Youth Theatre. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-257-0498 |
| Disney Dreams Come True Parade. Disney Dreams Come True Parade celebrates classic Disney moments featuring some favorite Disney characters, floats and dancing.… Magic Kingdom Park. (Festival - Parade). 407-W-DISNEY | |
| Light Up UCF. 50 Nights of Music, Lights, and Ice. UCF Arena. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-823-3070 |
The Arts
| 8:00 am- 11:00 pm | AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Featuring thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors, and tons of fun for the whole family! Top show dogs from across the country a… Orange County Convention Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 407-290-1060 |
| 11:00 am | The Nutcracker (Abbreviated Version).  Orlando Ballet presents a condensed version of The Nutcracker for the entire family. Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Ballet). 407-849-2577 |
| 3:00 pm | The Nutcracker (Abbreviated Version). Orlando Ballet presents a condensed version of The Nutcracker for the entire family. Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Ballet). 407-849-2577 |
| 6:00 pm | Cirque du Soleil 'La Nouba'. 'La Nouba' features acrobats, dancers, gymnasts and clowns in a combination of theater and circus created just for the Disney Re… Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 407-939-7600 |
| 7:30 pm | Chocolate Nutcracker. Ballet performance. Mahaffey Theater at The Progress Energy Center. (Performance - Dance). 727-892-5767 |
| 7:30 pm | The Nutcracker. Enjoy this holiday favorite presented by the Orlando Ballet. The Nutcracker will be danced to the full Tchaikovsky score by the… Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Ballet). 407-849-2577 |
| 9:00 pm | Cirque du Soleil 'La Nouba'. 'La Nouba' features acrobats, dancers, gymnasts and clowns in a combination of theater and circus created just for the Disney Re… Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 407-939-7600 |
| WISHES. WISHES is the largest, most dazzling nighttime fireworks spectacular ever presented at Magic Kingdom. The show could be seen abo… Magic Kingdom Park. (Performance). 407-W-DISNEY | |
| Blue Man Group. Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Sharp AQUOS Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 888-340-5476 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Beads & Jewelry & Craft Supplies Show. The Shows will Feature Exhibitors from all over the US presenting a Wide Variety of Beads, Jewelry, Beading Supplies, Jewelry Ma… Ramada Westshore Tampa Airport. (Retail - Jewelry Show). 770-739-0057 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | FHSAA Football Finals. The four-day event consists of eight state championship games to be played at the Florida Citrus Bowl. It is held over two weeke… Central Florida Fair Exposition Park. (Sports - High School Football). 407-648-4900 |
| 8:20 pm | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Dallas Cowboys. NFL football game. Raymond James Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 813-350-6500 |
| Ice Skating. Join us for public ice skating seven days a week! Skate to a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. RDV Ice den is the coolest… RDV Sportsplex. (Sports - Ice Skating). 407-916-2550 | |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational. Week long tournament attracting one of the strongest fields of the season to one of the cicuit's finest courses. Overseen and d… Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge. (Sports - Golf). 407-876-2429 | |
| Youth Football And Cheerleading Championships. See future NFL stars shine in the Christian based youth football and cheerleading championships. Poinciana High School Stadium. (Sports). 407-301-4894 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Kids Play Orlando Adventure Camp. Parents, Relax and enjoy the day! Spend time away from the kids. Go shopping, catch a movie, visit a spa or grab lunch at a near… Coco Key Water Resort. (Kids - Children's Activities). 407-490-9535 |
Community
| 9:30 am | Young Chefs Academy Classes/Workshops. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the joy of creating, cooking and tasting new foods. Weekly classes… Young Chefs Academy. (Educational - Workshop). 407-679-2310 |
| 7:00 pm | Winter PARTY Land: 3rd Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Event. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, used, broken, old, cell phone. In return ICEBAR will give them free admission to both the… Icebar Orlando. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 407-351-0361 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Ghost Walk of Mount Dora. Walking lantern led ghost walk thru the shadowy streets and back alleys of Old Mount Dora Florida. See apparitions and paranorm… The Lakeside Inn. (Educational - Walking Tour). 352-434-1455 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Floating Ghosts Seance Tour. Venture into the haunted, historical world of Tavares, Florida for a hair-raising tour into the haunted past of this historic ci… Orlando Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 352-617-8808 |
| The Saturday Nite Cruise. Featuring Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Antiques from 1972 or earlier. Cars roll in about 1pm. Saturday Nite Cruise… Old Town. (Community - Car Club Meeting). 407-396-4888 | |
| Ceramics Classes. Classes will cover and review basics of handbuilding or wheel throwing techniques and tailor demonstrations to meet the class ne… Super Awesome Cool Pottery. (Educational - Class). 407-452-2452 | |
| Stetson Mansion Tours. Experience the grandeur, the history and the magic of the Stetson Mansion during this 1 1/2 hour tour led by a personal tour gui… Stetson Mansion. (Educational - Walking Tour). 386-873-0167 | |
| Stetson by Night Tours. Experience the grandeur, the history and the magic of the Stetson Mansion during this 1 1/2 hour tour led by a personal tour gui… Stetson Mansion. (Educational - Walking Tour). 386-873-0167 | |
| We Worship You Concert. Come and support this dynamic music ministry! This is guaranteed to be an EXTREME night of worship and praise! Join the rest of… Calvary Assembly of God. (Community - Christian). 407-690-8997 |
Health & Fitness
| 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Open House. Every Friday and Saturday with special guests to talk about nutrition and overall wellness. Lime Fitness. (Health & Fitness). 407-704-8950 |
Miscellaneous
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Repticon Orlando Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Repticon Orlando is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Partici… Central Florida Fair Exposition Park. (Miscellaneous). 863-268-4273 |
| Meet the Characters. Get a chance to interact up-close and personal as well as take pictures with some of your favorite characters like Spider-Man an… Universal's Islands of Adventure. (Miscellaneous). 407-224-1037 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
| 5:15 pm | Polynesian Luau Dinner Show. Entertainment and food from the South Seas. Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-824-2000 |
| 6:00 pm | Pirate's Dinner Adventure Spectacular. This musical Broadway-type show stars Princess Anita and her court who are hostages of a band of pirates led by Sebastian the Bl… Pirate's Dinner Adventure. (Dining - Dinner Show). 800-866-2469 |
| 6:00 pm | The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. This show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with magic to entertain audiences of all ages. Enjoy unlimited pizza, beer,… The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-351-8800 |
| 7:15 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
| 7:30 pm | Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show. Hors d'oeuvres are served as you mingle with outrageous characters. A 40 minute comedy mystery unfolds and a crime occurs. Durin… Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 407-363-1985 |
| 7:30 pm | Capone's Dinner & Show. Italian feast and musical dinner show based on the life of Al Capone. Capone's Dinner & Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-397-2378 |
| 8:00 pm | Polynesian Luau Dinner Show. Entertainment and food from the South Seas. Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-824-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. This show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with magic to entertain audiences of all ages. Enjoy unlimited pizza, beer,… The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-351-8800 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Treasure Tavern. An upscale show that has a combination of beauty, a little bit bawdy, and some zany humor. This European style cabaret sizzles… Pirate's Dinner Adventure. (Dining - Dinner Show). 877-318-2469 |
| 8:30 pm | Medieval Times Dinner, Tournament and Living Museum. Dinner show featuring knights in armor, jousting matches and tournament games. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-396-1518 |
| 8:30 pm | Pirate's Dinner Adventure Spectacular. This musical Broadway-type show stars Princess Anita and her court who are hostages of a band of pirates led by Sebastian the Bl… Pirate's Dinner Adventure. (Dining - Dinner Show). 800-866-2469 |
| 9:30 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
| Arabian Nights. This dinner show features over 60 of the world's most beautiful horses combined with special effects and incredible stunts to cr… Arabian Nights. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-239-9223 |
Nightlife
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Open Mic. Open Mic available to anyone with a talent. Music, spoken word, poetry, etc. Mima's Cuban Cafe. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 407-629-6007 |
| 7:30 pm | Duel of Fools. A face off between two teams performing improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. Professional comedic Wayne Brady got hi… SAK Comedy Lab. (Nightlife - Comedy). 407-648-0001 |
| 8:00 pm | Chain Reaction. Enjoy the sounds of local bands and reggae music. Ages 21 and older after 9pm. Bob Marley - A Tribute To Freedom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2262 |
| 8:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music at The Rockin Gator. Featuring the Best Bands in Central Florida. Great Food, $2 Bud, Bud Light & Bud Select Bottles and no cover except for special… The Rockin Gator at The Bar Out Back. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-322-3108 |
| 8:00 pm | ROC Showcase. Join OrlandoBands.com for a premier event to highlight central Florida's music through live performance, video and art! Performa… The Haven Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 321-202-0011 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Live Irish Music. Fiddler's Green Irish Pub & Eatery. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-645-2050 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Dancing at the Groove. Dance the night away to a mixture of high-energy house and trance music in this most unique dance club located in CityWalk at Un… The Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 407-224-2690 |
| 9:30 pm | Duel of Fools. A face off between two teams performing improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. Professional comedic Wayne Brady got hi… SAK Comedy Lab. (Nightlife - Comedy). 407-648-0001 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Dj Smooth Live - Saturday Nights. Dj Smooth from Radio Danz and XM Radio will be spinning live every Saturday Night from 10pm to 2am. Trotter's Sports Bar. (Nightlife - DJ). 407-313-5111 |
| Karaoke. Karaoke with a twist. Performers are introduced to the audience by an emcee and sing with a full live band and back-up singers. CityWalk's Rising Star. (Nightlife - Karaoke). | |
| Reggae. Enjoy the sounds of local bands and reggae music. Must be 21 and older after 9pm. Bob Marley - A Tribute To Freedom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2690 | |
| Mainstream Dance Music. Dance the night away at this most unique dance club with DJ John Campisano and DJ AJ spinning the hottest hits. The Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 407-224-2227 | |
| Live Music. Featuring Dueling Piano Players performing some of your favorite sing-alongs via requests from the audience. Pat O'Brien's Orlando. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2690 | |
| Alejandro Kartal. Performing live. Latin Quarter. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2800 |
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