May 26 Sunday
In 1985, a drug smuggler dropped a shipment of cocaine from his plane. It landed in the Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest, where an American black bear found and ate it. In Cocaine Bear: The Opera, an only moderately dramatized version of events, the aforementioned bear then proceeds to enjoy a drug-fueled rampage filled with murder, mayhem, and Mozart. Cocaine Bear: The Opera is written and directed by Orlando Fringe Festival favorite, veteran director and storyteller, Eric Pinder (Driving Miss Cherry Blossom, Waiting For Napoleon), and also features the extraordinary vocal talent of Maeghin Mueller, David Lee Smith, Jose-Manuel Lopez, Jessica Hoehn, and Christie Duffer. Pinder promises the same “wildly entertaining and darkly hilarious B-movie blood-fest” as the 2023 film - but this time, there’s singing!
Gather your favorite people for a brunch at Solita. Enjoy Mexican brunch specialties, handcrafted margaritas, fresh OJ mimosas and live music. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday from Open to 3 pm.
Local Live Music Every Sunday 12pm-3pm
Runs from Jul 23, 2023 to Jul 21, 2024 and happens every:Sundays: 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Watch Nikki juggle a cast of colorful clientele as they come through her salon, confessing their saucy, sassy and scandalous hair-raising secrets, all in this one-woman comedy show! Don’t miss out!
Award-winning performer, Joanna Rannelli (Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep), comes back to Orlando to debut her new solo show: Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist.
Past Awards & Reviews (Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep):
“Audience Choice Award” – Vancouver Fringe 2023“Outstanding Fringe Production, Nominee” – Calgary Theatre Critic’s Award 2023
“Both comedy and drama, but be prepared for tears” – Orlando Sentinel 2023“4½ Stars – Strong, confident performance” – Winnipeg Free Press 2023“Completely capable, charming actor… There are no flaws in her performance”– Jenny Revue 2023“This show is smart, funny and has a very compelling story” – UMFM 2023“Rannelli is not just an astute performer but a masterful storyteller” – Calgary Herald 2023
A smash hit on and off-Broadway, this crowd-pleasing country-western musical features Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, from the Double Cupp Diner, singing and performing along with the talented boys from the gas station next door.
April 5 - April 28
The "Pump Boys" sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the "Dinettes," Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off Broadway. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
May 3 - May 19
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the play immerses us in a simpler time as the children play outside in the summer, act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.
Join us for yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature.
When:Saturdays @ 9:00AMSundays @ 5:00PM
Location: meet on The Grove Stage 10 minutes prior to start time. (Follow the shell stone path to the left of the public restrooms north to the Grove Stage.)
Cost: $10
What to bring: A yoga mat and water
The production will travel through the scientific method with a metaphoric bottleneck effect including musical montages, drag queen solos, dialogue and monologues in a modern world while bar patrons find themselves trapped in a bar with formidable internal and external adversaries for 6-7 hours over 60 minutes with no intermissions.
7 strangers trapped in a bar on a stormy night trying to find Mr. Whiskers and their humanity. Will they stay lost or make it out of the bottle alive?
6:15 pm | Wednesday May 158:50 pm | Friday May 175:20 pm | Saturday May 189:50 pm | Monday May 206:30 pm | Wednesday May 229:55 pm | Friday May 241:40 pm | Sunday May 26
“Best of Fringe” Award Winner in the 2023 San Fran Fringe, “Howdy, Stranger” is a one person musical comedy which uses the power of tequila, puppetry and dangerously catchy show tunes to answer the question: How far will a person go for love and respect? We follow a queer lawman named Jean who strives to become the new county deputy, despite being a fool and insufferable theatre kid. When an outlaw steals his only friend (Oscar Nominated Buttermilk the Horse), Jean embarks on a rivetin’ romp through the West to face gunslingin’ outlaws and disturbingly handsome criminals with nothin’ but a smile and a song (while trying not to get shot and killed to death). “Howdy, Stranger” is full of laughs, tears, and shockingly deep themes (We are not liable for any Daddy Issues that may or may not surface). Written, performed and glitter glued together by Luca Torrens, this show is for those struggling to find their place in the world but especially to queer youth to whom acceptance is everything.
Luca Torrens is a latine non-binary artist based in Miami, Florida where they attended New World School of the Arts and received a Bachelors in Fine Arts, specialized in Musical Theatre, from the University of Florida.
May 27 Monday
May 28 Tuesday
This 6-week series is for care partners to persons living with any form of dementia. Completing all six classes will increase knowledge, skills, abilities, confidence, and sense of well-being. These classes focus on promoting dignity and preserving independence throughout the voyage.Participants will learn about:-the 4 primary forms of dementia and associated progression-caregiving techniques, strategies, and tools-planning for today and the future-self-care-the impact of grief.We can only accommodate a limited number of people, and those who wish to attend *must* register.
May 29 Wednesday
The Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF.org) is pleased to announce that Ashley Judd will be the keynote speaker for its 13th annual Legacy of Champions Luncheon, presented by Advent Health on Wednesday May 29th. The event will take place from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rosen Centre.
Since 2011, the Legacy of Champions Luncheon has served as the primary method by which the MHACF raises essential funds to support critical programs like the Outlook Clinic. It is Central Florida’s only free and charitable clinic that specifically provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults that are uninsured and face access obstacles to seeking mental health services and care. This year’s goal is to raise $250,000 so that MHACF can serve 7,500 people in 2024.
Judd is a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress who stars in both indie gems and box office hits including the movies Heat, Kiss the Girls, Double Jeopardy, and Divergent. However, her influence extends far beyond the screen. Her work as a feminist and social justice humanitarian has made an impact around the world. She has traveled to 22 countries, spending time in brothels, refugee camps, hospices, and economically distressed areas advocating for the sexual and reproductive rights and health for girls and women. In 2019, the United Nations honored Judd as the Global Advocate of the Year. Her work, is in part, driven by her experience as survivor of sexual assault. In 2022, she experienced the trauma of finding her mother after she had died by suicide.
“We are so honored to have Ms. Judd as our keynote speaker. She is someone who has a story that is filled with trauma, but her story is much bigger than that. She offers empathy, relatability, practical advice, and inspiration to those that may also be struggling with trauma,” states Marni Stahlman, President and CEO of MHACF.
The event will be hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell who will present the Community Heroes award and Candice Crawford Community Champion Award.