Local events Aug. 20-26 and beyond
It’s a special event for charity: Oviedo Community News will spend Tuesday night rocking out at Rock & Brews at Pints with the Press. But don’t forget this weekend there are several music events, comedy nights and Martini Fest.
Thursday
Latin Cover returns for live music on Latin Night at Rock & Brews Oviedo. It goes from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, with an hour of happy hour thrown in. It’s at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.
Be a part of how State Road 434 transforms at an open house and information session coming up. The project will transform the look of Winter Springs’ main highway corridor. The open house is an opportunity for the community to learn about the project plans and provide feedback. It’s from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Longwood Community Center, 200 W. Warren Ave. in Longwood. Learn more.
“I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” Come see the 25th anniversary showing of “The Fast and the Furious” at Regal Oviedo Mall. The movie that spawned nine sequels will take you into the underground street racing world. It’s at 4 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 9:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at 1500 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd. Learn more.
Friday
Join the Orlando Brew Crew (the morning kind), help improve your life and learn how to build a more referable business. It starts at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at Mid Florida Mortgage Professionals, 235 S. Central Ave. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Attention all Minecrafters: Adults and kids are welcome to attend the Family Paint Night with a Minecraft theme at Songbirds Music, Art & Dance Center. Paint a Minecraft Creeper with your kids! No experience is required; the minimum age to attend is 6 years old. Tickets cost $20 per artist. It’s from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get out and have a laugh at the Imaginary Friends improv comedy show. It’s $12 per ticket and runs from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at Imagine Performing Arts Center, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Don’t miss a chance to rock out as Ancient Sun hits the stage this weekend at Rock & Brews Oviedo. It’s from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.
Feel the rhythm of Ed Smooth Fingaz at Spill Wine Bar this weekend. He’s traveled the country performing and now he’s coming to Winter Springs. It’s from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, suite 1314. Learn more.
Saturday
Like your drinks shaken, or stirred? Central Florida Martini Fest is back at Oviedo Mall featuring music, themed martinis, a VIP party lounge and giveaways. General admission for this 21-and-up event is $23 and $34 for VIP. The event is from 5-9 p.m. with VIP early access at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Duality brings the sounds of the ’60s, classic rock, and today’s hits with an acoustic twist as a duo or trio to Winter Springs from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, suite 1314. Learn more.
Sunday
Save a horse… ride on over to Oviedo Park Pub for Country Music Bingo. From country classics to today’s chart-toppers, every song could be your next bingo. Beer, Boots and Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Oviedo Park Pub, 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
The Geneva Historical Society has a special display now in the Museum, “Geneva Fashion Through the Decades,” which has seven mannequins dressed in clothing donated by Genevans through the years representing seven decades. Come see and read about the fashions of the decades and, after you have looked, try a quiz of old pictures of Genevans to see if you can guess the decade. It’s from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Museum of Geneva History, 161 First St. in Geneva.
Love “Love Island”? Come join a watch party at Oviedo Park Pub. Enjoy drink specials, giveaways, and bingo cards. It’s from 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
Monday
Catch a $5 mystery movie at the Regal Oviedo Mall. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. The theme of the movie changes every week and is announced beforehand here.
Tuesday
Wanna play Rock Music Bingo, hang out with the Oviedo Community News team at Rock & Brews Oviedo and support local news all at the same time? Join OCN for Pints for the Press – a spirit day where 20% of Rock & Brews proceeds (dine-in and takeout) go to your local, nonprofit newsroom! The spirit day is all day (be sure to mention OCN), and the OCN team will be there playing music bingo from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Test your knowledge of Michael Scott, Scranton and all things Dunder Mifflin at “The Office” Trivia at District Eat and Play. Come dressed as your favorite character, rock your best office attire, and show up ready for your own Dundie. It’s at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Wednesday
Pegasus Palooza brings a comedy night starring “Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones to the Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida. It’s at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 12777 Gemini Blvd. N. in Orlando. Learn more.
Got a hankering for some high quality whiskey? It’s a bourbon tasting event at the Oviedo Bourbon Club. Try five bourbons with unlimited tastings, combined with food pairings and a raffle. It’s one ticket for everything, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 235 S. Central Ave. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Future events
Learn about the future of learning and special custom education opportunities for kids at the League of Women Voters of Seminole County’s Hot Topics series featuring Dr. Shawn Gard-Harrold. He’ll talk about the ePathways program of custom learning and explain the state of education for getting kids ready for high-demand, high-wage employment. It’s from 5:30-7 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Embassy Suites, 225 Shorecrest Drive in Altamonte Springs. Learn more.
Learn how to grow your own tomatoes in Florida with the Tomato Takeover class. It’s part of a monthly webinar series from the University of Florida partnering with the Seminole County Extension Service. It’s from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 at this link.
Would you like to learn about sleep, relaxation and how to feel your most refreshed? Join Wellness by Robyn and Julie for an event dedicated to supporting your body, with special guest Lupita Alvarez. Tickets cost $40 per person. It starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2020 Winter Springs Blvd. Learn more.
Learn swing dance at Wizards, Witches and Swing with dinner, dance lessons and a swing dance party that will help gather school supplies for kids. The dance lessons are from 6-7 p.m., dinner is from 6-8:30 p.m. and the dance is from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the German American Society of Central Florida’s authentic festhaus, 381 Orange Drive in Casselberry. Learn more.
Attention ‘70s music fans: ABBA vs Queen by Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Oviedo. Experience a classical take on two of the biggest acts of the ’70s and ’80s. This all-ages show is from 8-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Oviedo Amphitheatre and Cultural Center, 357 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
Do you consider yourself a hero, sidekick, villain or somewhere in between? Join Oviedo Mall for the Great Geek Gathering: Heroes & Villains, a family event dedicated to fandoms, characters and much more. It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Love nostalgia, classic fiction and dancing? Come out for the Greatest Gatsby Experience. Step into the Roaring Twenties with this night of dinner, music and dancing, all wrapped around a ’20s themed costume party. It’s from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the German American Society of Central Florida’s authentic festhaus at 381 Orange Drive in Casselberry. Learn more.
Oktoberfest is back in Oviedo! This three-day event is full of authentic German beer, food, music, entertainment, contests and more. Orlando Trachtenverein and King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band will be the featured performers. The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. It’s from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Center Lake Park Amphitheater and Cultural Center. Learn more.
The Page & Pen Festival is back at Oviedo Mall and it’s calling all readers, writers and daydreamers to attend! Relive the joy of book fairs with a modern twist filled with local authors, workshops, panels and plenty of book fun! It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Oviedo Night Market returns! For one night only, enter a nostalgic indoor market celebrating everything retro and mysterious. Explore your new favorite artist, new vintage treasures, and everything waiting for you in the darkness. It’s from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Get your Halloween night started with Mall-O-Ween at the Oviedo Mall. Children 12 and under are invited to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy a safe, indoor trick-or-treating adventure throughout Oviedo Mall. Visit participating stores to collect candy and treats while supplies last, show off your costume, and celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun in a climate-controlled indoor setting. It’s from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Bark & Brew is a craft beer and canine festival hosted at Center Lake Park. The event includes craft beers for sampling, pet activities, pet-related vendors, food trucks and live music. Bring your dogs (leashed) and come out for a day of drink tasting. It’s from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Oviedo Amphitheatre and Cultural Center. Learn more.
Join the Save A Life Pet Rescue to celebrate their 20-year milestone and recognise their rescue, hope and second chances! Bring your family, friends and animal lovers for a day of fun featuring pet adoptions, vendors and shopping, activities, entertainment, food trucks, raffles, giveaways and more. It starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Oviedo Mall, 1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
It’s time for the 52nd Annual Great Day in the Country by the Oviedo Woman’s Club. Events include live entertainment, the Rooster Roundup scavenger hunt, and Freedom Train Adventure. Contests include the Most Patriotic Outfit, Pie Eating, Hula Hooping, Pickle Eating, Cake Decorating, and more coming soon. A Basket Auction will also be held during the day. If you want to get your organization involved in the day, contact greatdayoviedo@gmail.com. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Regular Events
Learn a new dance style at Art and Movement’s Salsa Classes from 7:30-10 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 1500 Alafaya Trail, Unit 1016 in Oviedo. Learn more.
Mondays
Put your strategy to the test and play some casual games of chess with people of all ages from 6-8:45 p.m. every Monday at the Oviedo Mall food court, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Fit in an evening workout with Adventure Cycling’s ride around UCF every Monday. Riders meet at the UCF softball field and roll out at 7 p.m. The trek takes riders through natural lands trails and around Lake Claire.
Test yourself at Monday Night Trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Catch a $5 mystery movie every Monday at the Regal in the Oviedo Mall. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The theme of the movie changes every week and is announced beforehand here.
All you can bowl is back at Oviedo Bowling Center. For just $10 plus shoe rental you can bowl from 9:45 p.m. to midnight every Monday night. It’s at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Tuesdays
Check out Tacos My Guey for their Tuesday Taco Extravaganza. Enjoy exclusive sales every Tuesday all day at The Food Factory, 888 City Walk Lane, in Oviedo.
Start your newest Tuesday night tradition with Know It All Trivia at Beef O’ Brady’s. Gather your smartest friends and family for a show that you don’t want to miss! It’s free to play and top teams can win prizes. Mark your calendars and set up a reminder!
Are you ready for trivia with the answer in the form of a question? Join ERAtainment Games as they host Mastermind Mayhem at Beef O’ Brady’s in Oviedo. Get ready for brain battles and pursue strategy in this night of challenges. Seating fills up fast, so get there as early as you can. It’s from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 1817 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
Play a new game at Flashpoint Comics and Games Weekly Board Game Nights every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at 855 E. State Road 434 Suite 1129 in Winter Springs. This free event will have over 50 board games and you can bring your own game as well. Learn more.
Trivia and Pizza – is there anything more to love! Bring your friends and family to compete for a free speciality pizza every Tuesday night at Backstreet Pizza & Pub. It’s from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 1949 W County Road 419 in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get involved with HOPE’s community food pantry by signing up to be a volunteer. Take a moment to get food and hygienic products to those in need at HOPE’s food pantry, 812 Eyrie Drive, Oviedo. Pantry hours are from 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturdays. Contact volunteer@hopehelps.org for more information. Learn more.
Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 9:45 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. The cost is $10 per class or a dozen eggs.
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.
Take a yoga class at Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Classes cost $20, or 10$ for military and college students (must show ID). Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 for classes and wellness consultation or the studio for an event. Learn more.
Practice calming yin meditation 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.
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. Tuesday nights. Learn more.
Play four free rounds of rock music bingo for a chance to win gift card prizes at Rock & Brews every Tuesday. It’s from 7-9 p.m. at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Grab a lane, pick a song and rock your heart out at Strike a Chord Karaoke featuring Kurt and Erik at Oviedo Bowling Center. It’s every Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to Midnight at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
Wednesdays
Survey says… it’s time for you to grab your crew, some of your favorite drinks and go on down to Beef O’ Brady’s Oviedo. Join ERAtainment Games for Survey Says every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1817 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
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 and games club and a dinner club. Learn more or call 407-349-0040.
Experience community acupuncture 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.
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.
Test your knowledge and have the chance to win a prize at a trivia night from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Tijuana Flats Oviedo, 1016 Lockwood Blvd.
Enjoy happy hour all night long at the Crazy Cork Wine Bar. Find an array of select wines for $6.95. Some that are featured include Archetype Chardonnay, Archetype Sauvignon Blanc, Westmount Pinot Noir and DiamAndes Cabernet. It’s from 4-10 p.m. every Tuesday at 940 City Plaza Way. Learn more.
Thursdays
Feel anticipation buzzing in the air as the lights dim for the Regal Oviedo Mall Mystery Movie. Tickets cost $5 to indulge into a world of film. It’s at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Mall, 1500 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd. Learn more.
Connect with local professionals at the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Coffee Hour from 9-10 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at Oviedo Medical Center. The meetup offers coffee, pastries and casual networking. Admission is free for chamber members and $35 for prospective members with preregistration. Learn more.
Give your tot an early start to literacy at Toddler Time from 11-11:30 a.m. every Thursday at East Branch Library, 310 N. Division St. in Oviedo. Toddler Time features stories, puppets and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult caregiver. Learn more.
Children ages 3 to 8 can learn while having fun at The Taste of Curiosity’s new Books, Bites and Brushes class. There is a new theme every week. It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday at 100 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get your miles in with the Riverside Run Club at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Backstreet Pizza & Pub, 1949 W County Road 419, Suite 1261 in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Snowhill Ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Snow Hill area. Learn more.
Take a yoga class at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112 in Oviedo. Classes cost $20 or two for $30. Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.
Is the force with you? Find out at Flashpoint Comics and Games’ weekly Star Wars: Unlimited locals play. The trading card game costs $12 to buy-in and runs from 7-10:30 p.m. every Thursday at 855 E. State Road 434 Suite 1129 in Winter Springs. Learn More.
College Knight is back at Oviedo Bowling Center. For just a $7 cover enjoy music and deals at the bowling alley from 9:30 p.m. to midnight every Wednesday. Please bring a valid ID and a college ID. It’s at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Fridays
Experience a night of live music at Live Entertainment at The Food Factory every Friday from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
Have a ball at The Pinball Lounge’s Flip-Out Friday every Friday with all you can play from 7 p.m. to midnight for $15. Learn more.
If it’s Friday night it’s bowling night with Friday Vibes featuring DJ Fat-Bak at Oviedo Bowling Center. It’s from 9 p.m. to midnight at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Saturdays
Stroll through the Chuluota Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Hitching Post, 1485 County Road 419. Enjoy fresh food and a pet adoption event. Learn more.