15 Things to do in Orlando from June 30 to July 2, 2015

From Tuesday to Thursday, here are fifteen things to do in and around Orlando for June 30 to July 2, 2015. Five events host live entertainment. One event is a beer pong night.  Another is trivia.  Two events are metaphysical. Spoken-word happens on one night.  Another two events contain art. One more event hosts open-mic. Two more events host DJs. Last event to mention is burlesque.

1.Tuesday, June 30:  Ameriglow, The Plush Monsters and Multiple Me: From 7pm to 10pm at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

We have some North Carolina visitors! Come check these guys out!
Ameriglow
https://ameriglow.bandcamp.com/

with local friends
The Plush Monsters
https://theplushmonsters.bandcamp.com/

&

Multiple Me
https://www.facebook.com/laurencarderandthemultipleme/timeline

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doors at 8pm / 18+ / $6
Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1JRR8lq

2. Tuesday, June 30: BEER PONG TOURNAMENT!: Starts 9pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

Sign up at 9pm. Free to enter. Teams are random draw. Check in on Facebook when you sign up and get a free shot. FREE I said. EVERY TUESDAY!

3. Tuesday, June 30: Energy Readings: From 2pm to 8pm at True Serenity, located 1100 Montana St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

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Tuesdays…
2pm-8pm
Energy Readings with Barbarann Gagliardi

First 10min of Reading is FREE

Energy Readings give you a deeper understanding of yourself; body, mind, and spirit.

Barabara Ann studied at Delphi University . She is Medium, Energy Healer and Spiritual counselor . Registered in the international Registry of Spiritual healers spreading love and light to everyone she comes in contact with.

Barabara Ann has many other wonderful healing modalities to share. She Does chakra work, color and sound healing, intuitive art classes channeling, and much more.

Please come by Tuesday at anytime from 11am till 5pm at True Serenity and meet Barbara Ann, have a reading, and see for yourself.

This is on a first come first serve basis. No appointment necessary

4. Tuesday, June 30: There Will Be Verse (Poetry Slam) with special guest Team Olympus: From 8pm to 10pm at Stardust Video & Coffee, located 1842 East Winter Park Rd, Orlando, Florida.

 

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There Will Be Words presents There Will Be Verse, a limited edition poetry slam series at Stardust Video & Coffee.

Winner gets $20.

Eight poets will get the chance to compete in a head-to-head slam where the ENTIRE audience judges the poetry slam, with two poets to help calibrate the slam.

Our feature this month is members from Team Olympus, the first poetry slam team to represent Orlando at the National Poetry Slam since 2010. This feature is to help defray their costs for competing at the National Poetry Slam. If you can’t make it to the show, you can check out their Indiegogo campaign (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-team-olympus-go-to-nps-2015#/story)

Sign ups start at 8:00.
Slam starts at 8:30.

For more information on the format of There Will Be Verse, check this note out – https://www.facebook.com/notes/there-will-be-words/announcement-there-will-be-verse/774902599226985

For more information about There Will Be Words, check out therewillbewords.com.

5. Tuesday, June 30: SOUL SHAKEDOWN: From 11pm to 2am at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Hosted by Phat-N-Jazzy / 45 Friday resident DJ BMF, Soul Shakedown is an all-out dance party celebrating decades of uptempo funk and soul music. From Motown to Northern Soul to 80s disco boogie to P-Funk… we got it! Start practicing your Soul Train line moves now because like the Godfather says “we’re gonna have a funky good time”.

NO COVER + LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIAL EVERY WEEK!!!

6. Wednesday, July 1: Mind Spirit Yoga: From 7pm to 10pm at True Serenity, located 1100 Montana St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

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New evening of yoga at True Serenity ~ ~

Mindful traditional ashtanga style yoga, focusing on the breath, stillness and fluidity in movements with extra attention paid to building and maintaining personal strength. Extended vibrational relaxation at the end of practice with visualizations and body awareness exercises.

Meredith has practiced deep breathing/meditation/pranayama in the Hindu tradition for over six years.

I will attune you to the presence and nature of your own breath and the power and potential breath focus creates for the whole being. Stretch and deeply relax with us!

July 1, Wednesday
7pm-8:15pm
10 dollar donation
requested

7. Wednesday, July 1: Trivia: Starts 7pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7PM!!!!
Cash/bar tab prizes for top performers!
2 FOR 1 DRINKS TIL 9PM
$10 ALL U CAN EAT WINGS FROM 6PM-MIDNIGHT!!!

8. Wednesday, July 1: Amimalia: The Celebration of Our Animal Friends Art Show: From 7pm to 10pm at Dandelion Communitea Cafe, located 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

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Come to Dandelion Communitea Café on Wednesday July 1st from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM for a celebration in art of our animal friends. You will get a chance to meet and greet over 30 local artists and see art representing mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects. From 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM you also get a chance to vote on your favorite piece of art and the art with the most votes will get a cash prize.

Artists that will be showing their work include: Barbie Nowick, Bernard Cruz , Bethany Taylor Myers , Chelle Shannon, Christina Rivera, Cory Young, David Jackson Reves Peints), Dominic Dasylva, Donna Surles Doug Powell, Eric Wise, German Lemus, Jack Toepke, Jacoub Reyes, Jennifer Payne, Jennifer Sunlion, Jessi VanPelt, Jessica King, Jim Preston, John Stone, Linda Dougan, Lisa Sullivan Dunlop, Lisa T Quin, LK Phipps, Lydia Dunkle, Maggi Horseman, Marci Powell, Maricruz Ortiz, Marie Pena, Mairon Elizabeth, Mark Goffee, Mimi Gerhardt-Roth, Mitch Scott, Roberta Powell, Roxy Roxana Cousino,Samuel Pierre, Scott Andrews, Seema Valentin, Steven Artebury, Theresa Touhey, Timothy Morton and Vanessa Bernal.

9. Wednesday, July 1: The Geek Easy’s Monthly Open Mic!: From 7:45pm to 11pm at The Geek Easy, located 114 S Semoran Blvd Suite 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792.

Words from Facebook:

Snap fingers, clap hands and grab a beer & some great sandwiches! Enjoy great poets, comics, musicians and cool people in general. It’s some of the best free entertainment around. IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve shortened up the comedy sets, because, well, we can’t fit all of you into the three hour window. Now? Everyone gets a chance to kill it!

Remember to bring your “A” game and supporters out. Aaand… no voting this time. The “Anything Goes” series will be taking August off. This edition is just straight fun!

MUSICIANS: Two songs!
COMEDY: Five minutes!

Sign up sheets go out at 7:45 PM! All performers are welcome. Anyone who wants to perform can just show up before it starts and get on the list. First come, first served – no electronic sign-up’s… we want to be there the whole time to support each other, right?. Around fifteen slots available!

(You MUST be present to sign up, no exceptions)

Hosted by Orlando’s own Marc With a C!

10. Wednesday, July 1: The Imperial’s Acoustic Soundcheck w/ Brian Killeen: From 9pm to 12am at The Imperial at Washburn Imports, located 1800 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida.

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One of our favorite local Indie Singer/Songwriters tonite. Brian G Killeen performs solo for your enjoyment. Friends, Craft Beer and Wine. 21+ No Cover

11. Wednesday, July 1: Peek a Boo celebrates Independence Day: Starts 8;30pm at Stardust Lounge Orlando, located 431 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801.

Words from Facebook:

Feeling patriotic around the fourth?

Well baby Blue and her beautiful ladies of Peek a Boo are!!

Call Stardust Lounge for table reservations 407.839.0080

Door at 9:30
$7 cover

12. Thursday, July 2: Fourth of July Artist Celebration: At Galleria Sottil at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, located 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32836.

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Meet 4 Artist live in person who will create their work in front of you.

13. Thursday, July 2: Black Tusk | Meatwound | Bhavachakra | The Glorious Rebellion: Starts 8pm at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

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Endoxa Booking and Norsekorea presents

Black Tusk
Meatwound (members of The Holy Mountain)
Bhavachakra
The Glorious Rebellion

$10/$12

Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/840513

 

13. Thursday, July 2: DJ Ryan Evans, Toneward, Contra, Pimptress, Dada, Illbrat & Anna J: Starts 9pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

Doors @ 9pm
$5 for the Fellas
FREE for the Ladies ($3 for Ladies under 21)
18+ only
+$3 at door for anyone under 21

14. Thursday, July 2: TRIBE NIGHT / JAM PARTY!!!: From 10pm to 2am at The Copper Rocket Pub, located 106 Lake Ave, Maitland, Florida 32751.

Words from Facebook:

“Tribe Night” will be a “Jam Party” this Thursday July 2nd @ the new non-smoking Copper Rocket from 10pm-2am. This Event is FREE & will be hosted by members of Meka Nism, Reed Tyack & Alvin Bauer. PLUS+++ Meka Nism will be celebrity bar-tending this event from 10pm-2am!!!

*(THIS IS NOT A OPEN MIC NIGHT)
*(IT IS A JAM PARTY THAT THE HOSTS WILL PICK WHO CAN PLAY ON STAGE IN FREESTYLE FORM & WHEN)
*(HOSTS WILL BRING INSTRUMENTS AND PA EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH SOME HAND DRUMS FOR A DRUM JAM)

*FEEL FREE TO BRING AN INSTRUMENT / HAND DRUMS & LET US SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GATHER AS A TRIBE 🙂

**FOOD & DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM COPPER ROCKETS NEW MENU & FANTASTIC BEER & WINE SELECTIONS.

~~MENU, BEER & WINE LINK~~
www.copperrocketpub.com

15. Thursday, July 2: 1201 Feat. DJ SANDY, JIMMY JOSLIN, DJ CHUNCKY: From 10pm to 3am at Gilt Nightclub, located 740 Bennett Rd, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

HTG Events, Gilt Nightclub, Optic Music Group, and Vizion One present

1201

We are proud to announce the return of THE ONE AND ONLY DJ SANDY along with the greats JIMMY JOSLIN and DJ CHUNCKY. Once upon a time every Thursday night the crowd would anxiously watch their digital watches waiting for the moment that Roxy Nightclub exploded into a carnival of dance music and special effects. That time was 1201. 1201 was part of a movement of record stores, hot new vinyl pressings, late night parties, and the emerging scene that is now a global phenomena. We are proud to announce this very special one time only reunion of friends and music for this Holiday Weeekend event!

Featuring:

DJ SANDY
JIMMY JOSLIN
DJ CHUNCKY

and special surprise guests

 

19 Things to do in Orlando This Week for June 15 to June 18, 2015

Anyone who says there’s nothing to do in Orlando deserves a smack across the lips, especially if they’re from New York. From Monday to Thursday, here are 19 things to do this week in and around Orlando for June 15 to June 18, 2015. First, you have two open mics. One is poetry only. Then, there’s beer pong.  Another night contains lessons in Japanese spirit dancing.  Another visits the metaphysical. Another event hosts comedy.  Two nights are DJ nights. Six events contain live entertainment. Celebrating Father’s Day early is a men’s event. (Free shaves.)  Three events are art openings. Plus we have a trivia night.

1.Monday, June 15: Butoh Class: From 8pm to 9:30pm at True Serenity, located 1100 Montana St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Learn The Ancient Art of Japanese Butoh with Ms. Meka Shama Nism

Butoh Dance is a post World War II Japanese Culture Style of Dance. It is a form of dance therapy expressing feelings through controlled slow movements. These movements come from deep within ourselves allowing us to tap into our emotions. Through these movements we release things we no longer need to hold on to allowing a spiritual healing session just for you.

Ms. Meka Nism trained in Butoh Dance for 3 years during her time in Japan. She trained in Kyoto under the instruction of a woman named Ima Tenko. Meka was deeply moved by Butoh and wants to share it with us all.

Class Begins Monday June 15 8pm-9:30pm
at True Serenity

Please Wear Comfy Clothes
Class is $10

No Prior Dance Training or Dance Skills are Required!!

Come Experience Something New Culturally and Personally

2. Monday, June 15: Open Mic Hosted By Rhenn Again: From 8pm to 12am at The West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

*Hosted By Rhenn Again
www.facebook.com/RhennAgainMusic
50CENT WINGS ALL NIGHT!
2for1’s on WHOLE BAR until 9pm!
This is a weekly open mic at the West End Trading Company on the front bar stage. This 18+ event takes place in Sanford, FL and is hosted by Rahoe Pro & Rep.
www.youtube.com/RahoeProAndRep
www.facebook.com/OfficialRPR

3. Monday, June 15: Zap Dragon & the Attack, Future Kid Sisters, Pasty Cline and The Mailboxes: Starts 8pm at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Doors at 8 pm / 18+ / $5
Show starts at 9p

Zap Dragon & The Attack
http://zapdragon.bandcamp.com/

Future Kid Sisters
http://futurekidsisters.bandcamp.com/

Pasty Cline
http://pastycline.bandcamp.com/

The Mailboxes
(Chattanooga, TN)
http://facebook.com/themailboxes

David McCorkle
(Acoustic)

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“Trust me, I understand the hardship of having an odd name. And not that rock music necessarily maintains seriousness as a requisite, but having a band moniker like Zap Dragon & the Attack (June 1, Will’s Pub) makes things hard for you before you play a single note. I’m probably not the only one to ever wonder how this Orlando combo can possibly …be good enough to overcome such a silly name. It’s a reasonable question. Then again, it all depends on what you’re going for. But it turns out they’re not some sort of comic-nerd band at all. In fact, their deal is a shiny, skipping ball of jaunty rock, folk twangs and pop hooks that’s cloyingly peppy. They’re often a little south of goofy,but their sweet guilelessness has much more traction and potential when they slow things down and dial it in. Their melodies breathe deeper and their heart beats louder. That’s when their set hit moments of clarity. And it’s where their hope lies.” -Bao Le-Huu

4. Tuesday, June 16: Intuitive Healing Art Class: From 7pm to 8:30pm at True Serenity, 1100 Montana St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Learn the Art of channeling to enhance intuitive skills with Barbara Gagliardi.

***This class is the perfect class to embark on now that the
retrograde will be over. Your communication within self and
with others will be more clear and concise. The channeled
messages will be better understood to flow freely in your art
guiding you in your healing process.***

This Class You Will:
Learn how to stretch your psychic abilities

Begin process of healing self and your partner

Energy exercises access higher energies and interpret
communications on paper

Join Barbara in an insightful, intuitive and fun class. Encourage a partner to come

No art abilities necessary!!!

$25 for Class and it INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES

Event page art work by German Lemus. Painting named “Healing” and is up at True Serenity

5. Tuesday, June 16: BEER PONG TOURNAMENT! WIN $100! FREE ENTRY!: From 9pm to 12am at West End Trading Co., 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

 

Words from Facebook:

Sign up at 9pm. Free to enter. Teams are random draw. Check in on Facebook when you sign up and get a free shot. FREE I said. EVERY TUESDAY!

6. Tuesday, June 16: Speakeasy: The Slackass Edition: From 9pm to 11pm at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Orlando’s hardest-twerking spoken word night is back! The Orlando Fringe Festival was clearly the better excuse to stay out drinking on a weeknight, so Speakeasy took the month of May off. Whaddaya gonna do, fire us?

But seriously, we’re sorry. We assure you we’re open (mike). And we’re totally going to make it up to you in June. We’re gonna try really really hard, and Tod promises to remember everybody’s name when they sign up. We’ll even clean the spiderwebs off the chairs before you sit in them.

Actually, nah. That sounds like a lot of work. Let’s keep this summer vacation rolling with the theme of SLOTH for June 16. Writers, you’re lazily encouraged to show up with rants against the 9-to-5, or hymns to the zen of slack. We guess you could interpret the theme as an excuse to recycle some old stories, but the usual penalties will apply. Which is to say the audience will fall asleep on you. Which is pretty appropriate.

Enough with the hard sell. Speakeasy begins at 9 pm sharp June 16 at Will’s Pub, and we do mean sharp – DJ BMF’s Soul Shakedown takes over at 11. Get up in it, then take Wednesday off. Life’s too short to work hungover.

7. Tuesday, June 16: SOUL SHAKEDOWN: From 11pm to 2am at Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Introducing a brand new weekly foray into soul shakin’ good music! Hosted by Phat-N-Jazzy / 45 Friday resident DJ BMF, Soul Shakedown is an all-out dance party celebrating decades of uptempo funk and soul music. From Motown to Northern Soul to 80s disco boogie to P-Funk… we got it! Start practicing your Soul Train line moves now because like the Godfather says “we’re gonna have a funky good time”.

NO COVER + LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIAL EVERY WEEK!!!

8. Wednesday, June 17: Trivia: Starts 10pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7PM!!!!
Cash/bar tab prizes for top performers!
2 FOR 1 DRINKS TIL 9PM
$10 ALL U CAN EAT WINGS FROM 6PM-MIDNIGHT!!!

9. Wednesday, June 17: Marc With a C’s “ANYTHING GOES” series (with Grace Trotta and Spooky Steve): From 7:45pm to 11pm at The Geek Easy, located 114 S Semoran Blvd Suite 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792.

Words from Facebook:

A new (possibly) monthly and VERY FREE AND INTERACTIVE residency gig from Marc With a C! Here’s how it rolls: once a month, Marc plays a set of songs. He cannot repeat any of the songs from month to month. In the audience, there will be a bucket where you can vote for songs you want to hear, but… the songs haven’t been written yet! So, you’ll jot down something you want to hear Marc write and sing about. Towards the end of the show, Marc will pick five subjects at random out of the box, the audience will vote for their favorite. By the next show? Marc must have that song ready to premiere for you. You’ll get exactly what you want, and redundancies are a thing of the past during these unpredictable gigs!

Who is opening?
– Grace Trotta (very funny local comedian)
– Spooky Steve (disturbing nerdcore, not for the faint of heart)

These openers were picked by popular vote from The Geek Easy’s monthly open mic night. Maybe you’ll open the next one!

The show is free, but we only get paid when you buy some tasty beverages and munchies from the bar. Come on out, try a ‘brand new thing’, and let’s take a really weird voyage together!

10. Wednesday, June 17: The Imperial’s Acoustic Soundcheck w/ Lauren Lester: From 9pm to 12am at The Imperial at Washburn Imports, located 1800 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32804.

 

Words from Facebook:

A female vocalist not to be missed. Lauren Lester stops in tonite to sing our troubles away. Friends, Craft Beer, Food and Wine. 21+ No Cover

 

11. Wednesday, June 17: Spacebar Standup presents … Jason Fifi & Friends: Starts 9:30pm at Spacebar, located 2428 E Robinson St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Special engagement!

Touring comics all the way from Alabama!

$5 suggested donation!

Jason Fifi
Kurt Keller
Trey Brown
and some of Orlando’s favorites!

Show starts at 10 pm, come early for a good seat!

Jason Fifi is the result of a botched Charles Darwin cloning experiment. He has been doing comedy for over or about 15 years, and making people laugh for 10. Those first few years were tough. He is here to make people laugh, think, and love.

Kurt Keller is Montgomery’s own bearded wonder. He has been doing comedy a few years now, and single handedly brought back the Amish look. He likes his craft beers made out of hops, barley, buttons, and scrap fabric. No one knows what sort of secrets he keeps under his hat, as the smell of it is impossible to get over.

Trey Brown is from scenic Montgomery Alabama. Before he got into comedy, he was the King of the Ottoman Empire. At least that’s what he called the foot stools in his blanket fort. After comedy, he realized that making people laugh was his true calling. So he staged a coup and implemented a constitutional monarchy and disbanded his vast empire. He also likes dogs and beer.

Henri Cheramie is a bleeding heart liberal originally from Louisiana, now living in Montgomery, Alabama. He has seven years of film school under his belt and has been doing the comedian thing off and on for a little over twelve years. Currently he is gathering footage for a documentary about the futility of doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result each time, otherwise known as Stand Up Comedy. Also, he volunteers his time counseling wayward teenage badgers.

 

12. Thursday, June 18: FREE SHOW!!! Lake Worth Long Shots, Succulent Thing & The Mellow Relics: Starts 7pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

Words from Facebook:

FREE SHOW!!!
18+
EARLY START TIME

Lake Worth Long Shots
succulent thing
The Mellow Relics

13. Thursday, June 18: WAX NOSTALGIC _BY HOANG TRAN: Starts 6pm at Redefine Art Gallery, located 29 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801.

 

Words from Facebook:

Crayon Carvings by Hoang Tran
June 18 2015
THIRD-THURSDAY
6PM – 10PM
Through July 10
REDEFINE GALLERY
29 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
At CityArts Factory

About The Artist-
Wax Nostalgic is the work of Hoang Tran, an artist residing in Sunnyvale, CA. Hoang carves geek and pop culture inspired characters out of everyday crayons. He draws influence from a variety of sources including movies, television, animation, comic books and video games.

Each crayon is hand carved using precise dental instruments under a bright light with the naked eye. The multiple colors that some of the carvings have are not made with paint. Instead wax from other colored crayons is melted and carefully applied to the main crayon. Thus each carving is made completely out of crayon wax.

Hoang enjoys combining the nostalgia of crayons from our childhood with the nostalgia of our favorite characters we grew up loving. By using crayons in an entirely new way, he hopes to encourage creative thinking outside the (crayon) box along with showing how ordinary things can become extraordinary.

14. Thursday, June 18: Heroes, Myths and the Make Believe: From 6pm to 9pm at The Gallery at Avalon Island, located 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Words from Facebook:

This show features five great painters. Tara Atefi, Plinio Marcos Pinto, Brandon Geurts, Bethany DuVall Thanos and Matt Duke. This is a part of the Third Thursday DowntownArts District Stroll. Kevin Stever and Sean Michael Crabtree will be performing.

15.Thursday, June 18:  B-Side Artists… “Awareness Month” Art Show: From 6pm to 9pm at CityArts Factory, located 29 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801.

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Orlando heavyweights and art community supernovas, the B-Side Artists, assemble once again for their annual group show exhibit “B-Side Artists present… Awareness Month,” June 18th (6-10pm) at City Arts Factory as apart of the Orlando Downtown Arts District’s 3rd Thursday.

As you may recall, last year’s B-Side exhibit was a celebration of the history of the B-Side Artists and included an impressive number of creative participants from the immense artist roster that the group boasts. The exhibit also presented a brand new look and attitude from core member Chris Tobar called “Native,” introduced the digital side of Orlando’s unofficial mayor Swamburger, and was ground zero for the image wellness installation by artist SKIP and photographer Tasha Copley entitled “Franchise: The Ideal Woman,” which quickly sparked a movement worldwide and received press from such outlets as Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan Magazine.

This year the roster will be scaled down to include the more core members of the group, and will focus on bigger and larger pieces, brand new themes and ideas, and a grandeur and wow-factor that has not been seen before by this crew. This is not a new beginning or a reinvention by any means, this is just what happens when you give a group of some of Orlando’s best creative minds the free reign to let loose and the wall space to do it with.
Expect works from Swamburger, Chris Tobar, SKIP, Lucy Fur, Peterson Guerrier, G Lemus, Peter Van Flores III, Tr3 and new member Jon Glassman at City Arts Factory, Thursday, June 18th from 6-10pm. The exhibit is all ages and free to the public.

16. Thursday, June 18: MDMC (2nd Annual) // Milk District Man Cave: From 7pm to 10pm at Etoile Boutique, located 2424 E Robinson St, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Celebrating Father’s Day a little different, a few days early and way more badass, we bring you…

MDMC – The 2nd Annual Milk District Man Cave (ladies welcome too!)
Thursday June 18th 7-10pm
2424-2432 E Robinson St Orlando FL 32803

FREE HOT SHAVES – Jusincredible Cutz
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES – http://cafemotoclub.com/
LOCAL VENDORS SELLING MAN STUFF
– Beard Oil from The School of Beardsmanship
– Leather Goods from Oldvardo Handcrafted Goods
– Jewelry from local metal smith Metal Wisdom
– Custom Furnishings from RJ Original Furniture
– Record Sale from All Vinyl Garage Sale and Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe

RAFFLE (Benefiting The Milk District Non-Profit)
1 ticket for $5 or 3 for $10 on sale during the event
AWESOME PRIZES
– Milk District Bar Tabs
– Concert tickets from Norsekorea presents:
— House Of Lighting @ BACKBOOTH 6/19
— Murder Junkies @ Backbooth 6/20
— Electric Citizen @ Backbooth 7/24
– Free Tattoo from Little Joe’s Primrose Tattoo Parlor
– Etoile Boutique Gift Certificate
– Plus handcrafted giveaways from The School Of Beardsmanship, Old Vardo & Co., Metal Wisdom & RJ Original Furniture
– & More!

Hosted by Sandwich Bar / Spacebar / Etoile Boutique and The Milk Bar

17. Thursday, June 18: Thursday Live Vibe “Family Reunion @ Clarkes”: From 9pm to 2am at Clarke Live Resto-Lounge, located 1113 S. Clarke Rd, Ocoee, Florida 34761.

Words from Facebook:

TW Entertainment Presents THURSDAY LIVE VIBE “The Family Reunion”

You are invited to join us for our 9 month anniversary and appreciation show!

Thursday Live Vibe is bringing the show back home to Clarkes Resto-Lounge.

A Grown & Sexy Evening Featuring The Live Vibe Band, Vocalists Tico Patterson, Carmen Harrell, Shep, Mimi, William, Shugg, Dexter, Nran Brewer, Brittany D and more!

Make your table and ticket reservations at www.ThursdayLiveVibe.com or call 321-216-3248

Hosted By Star 94.5 Radio Personality Ms. B & After Party Music Vibe Mixed by DJ 305

Doors open at 8:30pm. Show starts at 9:00pm.

Dress code Sexy Casual

BE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY

Thank you for your support!

18. Thursday, June 18: BACK IN THE DAY THURSDAY AT WEST END 90’S NIGHT: Starts 9pm at West End Trading Co., located 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771.

 

Words from Facebook:

Dom from The Supervillains will be selecting your favorite tunes from the 90’s (and a few from other decades)…

90’S PRICING!!!!

$3 OBP DRAFTS, BACK IN THE DAY CANS, TCP CANS, AND VEISS VEISS BABY CANS

$3 THREE OLIVES COCKTAILS AND SHOTS

19.  Thursday, June 18: Tommy Frenzy’s HARD DRIVE (of the Tuff Darts), Coma Club, Boylectric and Nuka Waves: Starts 8pm at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

8pm / 18+ / $7
tickets available at: http://www.willspub.org/event/847471-tommy-frenzys-hard-drive-orlando/ & Park Ave CDs

About:
Tommy Frenzy, current lead singer and guitarist of NYCs Tuff Darts is on the road with Tommy Frenzy’s HARD DRIVE.

The Tuff Darts were the godfathers of punk, coming out of CBGBs in NYC in the late 70’s. Their self titled album on Warner Brothers records is still considered to be one of the best punk rock records to come out of the Bowery NYC. Their song All for the Love of Rock N Roll is the battle cry of punk rock years gone by.

Tommy has played with or opened for The Ramones, The Dead Boys, The Jam, The Stranglers, The Talking Heads, Lou Gramm (Foreigner) Pete Townsend, John Waite, 38 Special, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, The Runaways (Joan Jett) Ian Hunter and Blue Oyster Cult.

On this tour, he will be featuring mostly Tuff Darts classics like Your love is like nuclear waste, All for the Love, Rats and She’s Dead as well as others. Tommy will be joined onstage with Roger Ain’t Home (bass) and Tony Tourettes (drums)n to prove that “LOUD AND FAST STILL RULES!

3 Saturday Things to do in Orlando for June 13, 2015

Here are three things to do in and around Orlando for Saturday, June 13, 2015. One contains live entertainment.  Another is a DJ night. The last is the grand opening for the second largest comics and toy store in US.

1. Professor Shyguy, DJ Roborob & Marc with a C.: Starts 7PM at The Geek Easy, located 114 S Semoran Blvd Suite 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792.

Words from Facebook:

It’s summertime and LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Join Professor Shyguy, Dj RoboRob, and Marc With a C as they bring you some of the best in chiptune, r&b, and rock FOR FREE!!!

Hosted at The Geek Easy, where you can get the best in craft beer, the best in specialty burgers, and the best in bartenders!

 

2. HOOPLA  6.13  |  JIMMY JOSLIN & JUSTIN FAZE | UFC 188: From 9pm to 2am at Native, located 27 W Church St, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Jimmy Joslin: https://soundcloud.com/jimmy-joslin

Words from Facebook:

21+
This is not a rave… LIGHTS and PROPS not permitted

 

3. Gods & Monsters Grand Opening Celebration: From 10am to 10pm at Gods & Monsters, located 5250 International Drive; Suite E8, Orlando, Florida 32819.

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Gods & Monsters, the second largest comics, toys, collectibles and gaming venue in the U.S. is celebrating its grand opening inside the Artegon Marketplace on Saturday, June 13th, 10am-10pm!!!

Come explore Gods & Monsters (as well as the Transmetropolitan Gallery and Offworld L.O.U.N.G.E. within) and enjoy 12 hours of entertainment, activities, art demos, contests and give-a-ways, all while raising money for the Hero Initiative!

Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10am

The Hero Initiative Fundraiser with silent auction. (winners announced at 9:15pm) Visit www.heroinitiative.org to learn more about this charity helping comics creators in need.

Free arcade sponsored by Free Play Florida & BART

Special appearances by renowned cosplay models, Callie Cosplay, Heather1337 & Jenifer Ann

Appearances by Central Florida’s critically acclaimed Victorian Horror Troupe Phantasmagoria with performances starting at 7pm with belly dancing, cello playing, other dances and stories. Followed by photo ops and atmospheric performances

Legacy Aerial Arts will be here with Bella Maia as Cat Woman doing performances on Aerial Silks and Hailey Burkett as Wonder Woman on the Aerial Hoop. Performances at 5pm & 8:30pm.

Free face painting and balloon art provided by Artegon’s YES, Your Entertainment Spot. Superhero arts & crafts throughout the day, with Mad Science highlighting the Science of Superheroes 11am-5pm. Game Changer will also be set up hosting youth gaming activities. Learn more about their organization here: www.facebook.com/GameChangerOrlando

Transmetropolitan Gallery Art Show with live art demos by Bianca Roman-Stumpff, Kevin Wood, Mark Pacich, Robo Ohno & more TBA

Carlos Cabaleiro will be here signing and donating proceeds from sketch and print sales to Hero Initiative. Carlos has worked on major licensed properties for Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Ghostbusters and Breaking Bad. He is a regular contributor to the top trading card companies: Topps (Star Wars), Upper Deck (Marvel) and Cryptozoic Entertainment (DC, Ghostbusters, Walking Dead). He is currently the artist of a creator owned comic titled, A BULLET FOR YOU with writer R. Thomas Favino and the penciller/inker for CLOUDWRANGLER COMICS’ MAJOR HOLMES and CAPTAIN WATSON. To see examples of Carlos’ work, please visit: www.facebook.com/cabaleiro.art & www.carloscabaleiro.com

Comics creator, Shawn Surface will be on hand promoting his upcoming series “Mandi”, signing books, prints and drawing custom character sketches with proceeds going to the Hero Initiative

Derrick Fish will be here with original art, prints and all his creator owned comics such as “The Wellkeeper”, “Dandy & Co.”, “APPARITION” and his all new “CARPE NOCTEM”

Comics creator, Jenni Gregory will be here signing copies of her books, DreamWalker and Summoner with proceeds going to Hero

Indie Game team at Major Games will be demoing their creation BiT Evolution

Jim Inziello with Unicron Studios will be on hand doing 3D printing demos throughout the day. facebook.com/unicronstudios

Reknowned convention artist, Michael “Locoduck” Duron will be present doing character sketches for attendees.

The 501st, Mandalorian Mercs, and Guardians Of Justice, non-profit organizations, will have groups of popular Superheroes and Star Wars characters appearing throughout the day

Costume Contest with prizes held at 8pm

Brit Lytle with Bittersweet Body Art will be doing live body art demos

Author, Brian Downes will be here signing copies of his book, The Berlin Fraternity

Local filmmaker, Robert Dodrill will be here with Toyman promoting his upcoming fan film, Turpin: Terrible Toys

Actors Reaching Out will be doing a performance, starting at 6pm, reaching out to the different audiences of comics, sci fi, monsters, heroes and villains. Telling interwoven stories, some with darker tones, while others are fun songs for everyone

Emcee: Comedian, Adam Avitable & DJ Spank, DJ Math(ew)Matics & DJ Elliot, with acoustic guitar performances by Cat Kaiser at 4pm

Lite bites provided by Chevy’s Fresh Mex and Pizza @ Artegon with proceeds going to Hero Initiative

Coffee Shop of Horrors will be giving out free samples of their themed fresh ground coffee flavors throughout the day

FREE COMICS!!

*More details will be announced as confirmations come in, so check back on our page frequently for updates.

If you’re an artist interested in doing live demos at the event, donating a piece to the Hero Initiative fundraiser and selling prints with commission proceeds going to the charity, please contact anna@godmonsters.com to register.

If you’re an entertainer interested in participating to help raise money for Hero Initiative, please contact info@godmonsters.com

11 Things to do in Orlando This Week for June 1 to June 4, 2015

From Monday to Thursday, here are eleven exciting things to do in and around Orlando for June 1 to June 4, 2015. Four events are DJ nights.  Six events contain live entertainment.  One of those nights are jazz.  Another is hip hop.  Plus another live event is an open mic. The last thing to mention is an art opening for things to do.

1. Monday, June 1: “For the Hip”, with the new hip!!!: From 6PM to 10PM at Maxine’s on Shine, located 337 N Shine Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Monday June 1st, Just 2 days before my hip replacement surgery!!! A night to remember, “for the new Hip” benefit will be hosted by Maxine’s on Shine. Come and enjoy the sounds of Justin Kangrga to start the night off, then some groovy ALL ViNYL sets from Enrique Gonzalez, Greg Dj-bmf Lentz and Dennis Mero. With A one of a kind comedic performance from Alex Luchun and Larry Fulford of their “Life’s A Gift” a celebration of life and people, talents and mistakes!!

Art on Display and for auction by Ricky Martinez, Donna Dowless, Stephanie Badran, and many more.

Plus on the lineup for amazing baskets, gift sets and more: Casey’s On Central, BB King’s Blues Club Orlando, La Femme du Fromage, rickvanaire LLC, dolce vita salon, honey comb, Russian Academy of Ballet, to name a few!!!! Just on Board Elase Medical Spa & Cosmetic Surgery at Lake Mary!!! And a beautiful custom made pillow by Maxine Earhart herself!!!! Fantastic line up so far!!!

Plus Spero Design for providing a limited number of prints that will be available!!! Fantastic!!

2.  Monday, June 1: Adjy, The Knick Knacks and Jessica Vacha: Starts 8PM at Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Adjy
with guests The Knick Knacks, Jessica Vacha

doors at 9 pm / 18+ / $5-7
Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1DIl9QB & Park Ave CDs

About:
Adjy is unabashedly pop in style and delivery. The vocals mixed high over top of furious keys, synth and on occasion guitar and banjo.

3. Tuesday, June 2: Jazz Tuesdays: Starts 7:30PM at The Smiling Bison, located 745 Bennett Rd, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Come join us at The Smiling Bison on Tuesday evening at 7:30 for live jazz with blue 82.
Happy hour is from 5:30-7pm.
$1 off drafts and bar snacks.
$6 glasses of house wine.
Late night menu after 10.
Never a cover

4. Tuesday, June 2: Hannah Harber & the Lionhearts, Jesse Smith Project, Christian Lee Hutson: From 7PM to 10PM at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1QDpahi
Details: Hannah Harber & the Lionhearts at Will’s Pub

doors at 8 pm / 18+ / $5-7

5. Tuesday, June 2: SOUL SHAKEDOWN: 11PM to 2AM at Will’s Pub, located 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Introducing a brand new weekly foray into soul shakin’ good music! Hosted by Phat-N-Jazzy / 45 Friday resident DJ BMF, Soul Shakedown is an all-out dance party celebrating decades of uptempo funk and soul music. From Motown to Northern Soul to 80s disco boogie to P-Funk… we got it! Start practicing your Soul Train line moves now because like the Godfather says “we’re gonna have a funky good time”.

NO COVER + LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIAL EVERY WEEK!!!

6. Wednesday, June 3: Artist Reception: A Different World- LuceSky, H. Ashworth and D. Jackson: 7PM to 10PM at Dandelion Communitea Cafe, located 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803.

Words from Facebook:

Come to Dandelion Communitea Cafe on the evening of Wednesday, June 3rd to meet and greet 3 fabulous artists: LuceSky, Heather Ashworth and David Jackson! Enjoy some delicious food, drinks and fantastic company! Browse, admire and acquire beautiful art! A good time will be had by all! Looking forward to seeing you there!

7. Wednesday, June 3: The Geek Easy’s Monthly Open Mic!: Starts 7:45PM at The Geek Easy, 114 S Semoran Blvd Suite 6, Winter Park, Florida 32792.

Words from Facebook:

Snap fingers, clap hands and grab a beer & some great sandwiches! Enjoy great poets, comics, musicians and cool people in general. It’s some of the best free entertainment around. IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve shortened up the comedy sets, because, well, we can’t fit all of you into the three hour window. Now? Everyone gets a chance to kill it!

Remember to bring your “A” game and supporters out. One musician and one comic will be selected to open for an upcoming interactive Marc With a C show in July!

MUSICIANS: Two songs!
COMEDY: Five minutes!

Sign up sheets go out at 7:45 PM! All performers are welcome. Anyone who wants to perform can just show up before it starts and get on the list. First come, first served – no electronic sign-up’s… we want to be there the whole time to support each other, right?. Fifteen slots available!

(You MUST be present to sign up, no exceptions)

Hosted by Orlando’s own Marc With a C!

8. Wednesday, June 3: The Imperial’s Acoustic Soundcheck w/ Bobby Koelble: 9PM to 12AM at The Imperial at Washburn Imports, located 1800 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32804.

Words from Facebook:

Epic Orlando guitarist Bobby Koelble riffs it up with us. Please come and enjoy his eclectic instrumental set. Friends, Food, Craft Beer and Wine. 21+ No cover

9.Thursday, June 4: Vinyl Birthday Throwdown!: CANCELED! 5PM to 11PM in Downtown Orlando, located 201 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801. DJ music provided by Frankie Messina.

Words from Facebook:

drop by, drop off ,get down for others! No gifts allowed, but please bring any bars of soap, Clean packs of socks, and /or disposable baby diapers for those less fortunate on the streets.. Eclectic dance, funk, blues, Soul, and Rock from my last 54 years on earth!., and also playing end to end the newest Prince Album.. ( a tradition for me). lets rock me into the next year.. ain’t nobody slowing down round here!. thank you friends.. free show…and bring your dancing shoes!

10. Thursday, June 4: Blueprint, Supastition, Midaz the Beast,  Jorok & Kristen Warren: Starts 9PM at The Social, located 54 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801.

A mostly hip hop night for those who are too tired of commercial rap.

Tickets are ten bucks.

For ages 18 and up.

11. Thursday, June 4: Deep Therapy w/ Pete Tong: Starts 10PM at Tier Nightclub, 20 E Central Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Words from Facebook:

DEEP THERAPY
Presents

PETE TONG

Few individuals in the world of dance music can claim the kind of influence Pete Tong has had over the last twenty years. With an unparalleled ear for new talent, Tong is the leading tastemaker of the electronic generation.

It’s fair to say that Pete Tong’s life is intertwined with the history of acid house and electronic music itself. His career mirrors the story of dance music over the last 25 years. A true renaissance man, Pete has never been about one thing and now more than ever he embodies the many facets of dance music culture, from radio shows and album releases to clubs nights and festival arenas, prolific is probably an understatement.

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