A night of laughs, adopt a pet, last day to vote early and a steampunk fest

Steampunk and oddities, an end of summer water party, and an eclectic mix as we head through the middle of August.

Thursday

See a special showing of “Coraline” for the film’s 15th anniversary in remastered 3D from 4-6:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Attend an open house at StarChild Academy to tour the school and explore the curriculum from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at 961 Eastbridge Drive in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Friday

Listen to the Blazing Sands performing acoustic music from the ’60s to today from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Saturday

Enjoy the Oviedo Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 200 W. Broadway St. Learn more.

Join a prenatal yoga and mindfulness series for “pregnancy, birth and beyond” from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Sacred Moments Healing Center, 995 Westwood Square, Suite A, in Oviedo. Take one class for $30 or join the whole eight-class series for $200. The series runs through Oct. 5. Learn more. 

Cast your vote for school board members, judges, state and federal representatives and more during early voting for the 2024 Primary Election from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. You can vote at any of the seven early voting locations in the county but the local ones are the Oviedo Library, 310 Division St. ,and the Oviedo Aquatic Center, 148 Oviedo Blvd. Learn more.

Dive into an End of Summer Splash at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at University Carillon, 1395 Campus View Court in Oviedo. This free event will have food, slides and games. Learn more. 

Enjoy refreshments, a magician and more at The Learning Experience open house event, happening from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1087 Wellness Way in Oviedo. Learn more. 

“Celebrate everything truly shocking” at an event that promises to gather eclectic vendors, artists, authors and more at Haus of Maus – a Steampunk and Oddities Expo from10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Oviedo Mall at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.  

Learn about the process of making honey and take a honey taste test from Petal Honey Co. at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Lukas Nursery, 1909 Slavia Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Meet adoptable animals at ADORE Pet Rescue’s adoption event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Pet Supermarket, 1080 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.

Shop a charm bar pop-up event from noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Oviedo Mall, 1305 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Have a night of laughs at the city of Oviedo’s Comedy Night with Bubba Bradley (a.k.a. The Trucker Comedian who performed on NBC)  from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 400 Alexandria Blvd. Tickets range from $20-$100. Learn more. 

Enjoy live music by Ed “Smooth Fingaz” Wilson from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Oviedo Brewing Company, 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd.. Learn more. 

Want to watch teams of local artists perform plays that they’ve only had 24 hours to create? See “Play in a Day Orlando 2024” at Imagine Performing Art Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Sunday

Have breakfast at the Winter Springs VFW from 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 17 at 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more. 

Join a pairs over/under 50 years old bowling tournament at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more. 

Pursuit Church is hosting a Welcome College Students Cookout from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1230 W. McCulloch Road in Oviedo, to kick off the fall semester at UCF and other colleges in the area. Learn more. 

Join Model A’s of Greater Orlando August club meeting at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Black Hammock Adventures and Airboats, 2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Future events

Give to a veterans shoe drive from noon-3 pm. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. The event will accept new and gently used shoes to help ROC Stop Seizures Inc. Learn more. 

Regular Events 

Explore the art exhibition “Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize Exhibition” every weekday until Aug. 20 at UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive. The gallery is a collaboration with UCF Art Gallery and Rollins Museum of Art showcasing the diverse work of six finalists who have the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize. Learn more.

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.

Mondays

Enjoy “Mingle Mondays” with varied activities every Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can participate in a different activity every week, such as rock painting, charades, bingo, trivia and more. Learn more.

Take part in four rounds of live pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Questions cover topics such as history, geography, pop music, TV shows, science, nature, movie stars and space travel. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place on the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays at The Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane. Trivia is hosted by MissingLink Entertainment. Learn more. 

Take part in twice-a-week yoga sessions at 9 a.m. every Monday and 3 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Woman’s Club, 414 King St. Learn more. 

Tuesdays

Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Don Cross at the Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. The class meets in the Lake Jessup room. Text Don at 407-415-3809 for more information. 

Take a run through Oviedo’s historic downtown every Tuesday night with Oviedo Run Club. Most folks who attend this casual social run start the run just before 6 p.m. Participants start in the parking lot of the Historic Celery Precooler, located at 159 N. Central Ave. and run the distance of their choice along the Cross Seminole Trail. New members get a free T-shirt. Learn more.

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday night run from 6:30-10 p.m. at 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Participants gather at the front of Oviedo Brewing Company every Tuesday evening and start the run at 6:30 p.m.

Adventure Cycling offers two night bicycle rides a week. Enjoy a No Rider Left Behind ride for the whole family from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Learn more. 

Practice calming yin meditation on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. The first class is $5 and regular classes are $15. Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 to reserve a spot and learn more.

Wednesdays 

Join The Geneva Village Homemakers at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Geneva Community Center, 161 First St. in Geneva. The all-age group has a book club, a cards & games club, and a dinner club. Learn more or call 407-349-0040.

Make unique greeting cards during card classes from 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at BeauQCreations, 1327 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Sing your heart out at Open Mic Nite every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials, food options and live music. Learn more.

Enjoy live traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Irish 31 Oviedo, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road. Learn more.

Join community acupuncture on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Zen Space Wellness, 1945 W. County Road 419, Suite 1111, in Oviedo. Prices range from $25-50. Pay what you can afford for 30-60 minutes. Call Melanie at 407-488-8830 to schedule an appointment and learn more. 

Test your skills at a weekly chess meetup with Seminole County Chess from 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Oviedo Mall Food Court, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat boneless wings special on Wednesday. Learn more. 

Thursdays

Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. It starts at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs.

Join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post every Thursday for their Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more.

The Irish 3.1 Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.

Attend Oviedo Jeep Club’s monthly meetups from 6-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at varying locations. Mingle with other Jeep owners while enjoying food and drinks. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Oyster House, 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more. 

Race your radio controlled car at a Seven Tails Circuit event at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Oviedo Mall, hosted by the Orlando Mini Z Club. The event invites folks to come “test, tune and race.” Learn more. 

Fridays 

Join the “Fabulous Fridays” tea party every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can play games while enjoying music, pastries and tea. 

Enjoy Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Saturdays 

Attend karaoke night at Oviedo Oyster House at 9 p.m. every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110 in Winter Springs. Ride either 8 or 20 miles and enjoy a potluck-style breakfast afterward at this free event. Learn more.

Be a bookworm with storytime at B. Dalton Bookseller at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Kids can enjoy snacks and activities while improving their literary skills. Learn more.

Sundays 

Attend breakfast by the river every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Barr Trail, 851 Barr St. in Oviedo. This is a family and dog-friendly event that offers fruit, tea and more. Learn more.

Get up on stage and share your talent for open mic night from 8 p.m. to midnight every Sunday at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park. Learn more.

Bring your special needs child to Special Needs Open Gym from 2-3 p.m. monthly on Sundays at United Gymnastics Academy Oviedo, 542 S. Econ Circle. The cost is $5. Learn more. 

The Museum of Geneva History is open from 2-4 p.m.  every second and fourth Sunday at 165 First St.  Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Find local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, family records and Civil War information. Learn more by calling 407-349-5697.