Sept. 25 & Oct. 30 – Velvet Sessions at the Hard Rock Hotel
Join the monthly rock n’ roll cocktail party at Hard Rock Hotel's Velvet Sessions, held the last Thursday of the month.
Each “session” combines creative cocktails with live music from some of the hottest rock bands. Past performers have included Cheap Trick, Loverboy, the Fixx, Joan Jett, and Eddie Money.
Ongoing - Hard Rock Live - Concert Events
Sept. 14 - Children of Bodom - 7:00pm
Sept. 20 - Classic Albums Live Featuring Boston - 8:30pm
Sept. 26 - Nick Swardson - 7:30pm
Oct. 3 - Joel McHale - 8:00pm
Nov. 22 - Classic Albums Live Featuring Led Zeppelin II - 8:30pm
Dec. 27 - NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour - 8:00pm
For details / ticket information please contact 407-351-LIVE (5483).
Ongoing – 11th Annual Girl Scout Days at Wet ‘n Wild
Girl Scot Day Activities Include:
- Exclusive classes with our certified lifeguard
- An opportunity to earn portions of the following:
- Brownie Girl Scout Safety Sense Try-It and Sports & Games
- Junior Girl Scout Water Fun Badge
- Cadette & Senior Girl Scout Water Sports Interest Project.
Fall Workshops (includes all levels): Sep. and Oct., 2008 (Dates to be announced)
Sept. 5 & 6 - Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando
The songs that move you. The faith that fills you. It all comes together in one weekend - Rock the Universe, September 5th and 6th, where the biggest names in Christian rock take the stage at Universal Studios.
Join thousands of other believers for a weekend of soul-stirring music right next to the action-packed thrills of the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world.
Visit the official Rock the Universe website at rocktheuniverse.com to learn more about the event.
Sept. 6 – 7 – Bridal Expo – Festival Bay Mall at International Drive
10am - 9pm - Dozens of the best wedding exhibitors in the Orlando area, a long with exquisite fashion shows, exciting musical segments and complimentary desserts and chocolates.
Sept. 10 - Chefs Gourmet Gala
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando hosts the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gourmet Gala & Auction, a grand tasting of varied culinary items from the area’s preeminent chefs. Time: Reception and silent auction preview begin at 6 p.m.; live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $175. For more information, call (407) 599-5077, Ext. 33; or e-mail kprice@marchofdimes.com.
Sept. 27 – Festival de Sebores – Festival Bay Mall at International Drive
10am - 9pm - A culinary experience with an unmistakable Latin flavor, this will be a showcase of the wide variety of food and beverages that represent the gastronomic culture from North, Central, South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Oct. - Halloween Horro Nights at Universal Orlando
Every fall when the sun goes down, something terrifyingly strange happens at Universal Orlando® Resort. Ghastly creatures emerge from the darkness. Chilling haunted houses with uniquely bizarre themes appear out of nowhere. And screams of pure panic pierce the night. Will you survive?
Visit the Halloween Horror Nights website at halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/index.html to learn more about the event.
Oct. 30 - Harbor Nights Wine Tasting & Jazz at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando® is host to "Harbor Nights" – a wine tasting and jazz event designed to capture the ambiance of the Mediterranean.
Featuring select wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz, and complimentary hand-rolled cigars, "Harbor Nights" takes place under the twinkling lights of the hotel's Harbor Piazza.
For more information and reservations for Harbor Nights, please call 407-503-1200.
Oct. 31 – Trick or Treat at Festival Bay Mall at International Drive
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Dec. 11, 12, 14 & 15 – Wheel of Fortune is Making a Splash at SeaWorld Orlando!
Yes, it's true! Pat, Vanna and the rest of the Wheel of Fortune crew are headed to Orlando this winter to tape four fabulous weeks of shows! The tapings will take place on December 11th, 12th, 14th and 15th at SeaWorld.
SeaWorld and Wheel of Fortune want you to be a part of the fun! Visit www.SeaWorld.com for the latest information on contestant searches and tickets to the tapings.
Ongoing - Live Entertainment Nightly at B.B. King's Blues Club
Dance your Blues away every night at the new B.B. King's Blues Club located on the second level of Pointe Orlando. The club features nightly entertainment by the B.B. King All Star Band, an 11-piece house band complete with a full horn section that plays a wide variety of R&B, Blues, Motown and Classic Rock. The music is fun, upbeat and timeless. Please visit pointeorlando.com to view the band schedule. For additional information, please call 407-370-4550.
Ongoing - Belly Dancing Classes at Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando
Every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Have you ever wanted to learn how to belly dance, but you just weren't sure where to start? Start now at Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando. Every Tuesday from 6:30pm - 7:30pm a belly dancing class is offered for $20 which includes a set menu for dinner for all participating belly dancers! Guests will learn all the dance moves from our amazing belly dancers and enjoy dinner, served family-style, of a pre-set menu of authentic Greek cuisine. For additional information please call Taverna Opa at 407-351-8660.
Ongoing - The Opa Connection at Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando
Every Thursday, 5:30pm - The Opa Connection invites all singles out to network and meet new people while enjoying 2-for-1 drink specials every Thursday at 5:30pm. Taverna Opa, located at Pointe Orlando, offers a laid back atmosphere perfect for after-work drinks and dinner. For more information please call 407-351-8660.
Ongoing — Art Exhibition
Galleria Portofino at Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel, 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, invites the public to view its exceptional collection of fine paintings, sculptures and jewelry, created by world-renowned artists. Time: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is free, and valet parking is complimentary. For more information, call (407) 503-1157.
Ongoing - Live, Free Entertainment at Adobe Gila's Five Nights a Week
Enjoy music from the area's top acts at Adobe Gila's on the second level of Pointe Orlando. Most Sunday nights feature auditions for new acts. Monday through Saturday nights feature the area's favorite local bands with the bands starting as early as 9:00pm on select nights. For additional information, call 407-903-1477 or visit www.adobegilas.com.
Ongoing - In Honor of the Men & Women Serving our Country in the Armed Forces…
Prime Outlets International - Be sure to show your Military I.D. at the Guest Services Center located in Mall 1, Aisle 3 to receive a coupon book loaded with over $500 in additional savings! One per valid Military I.D. Family members with proof of military status are also eligible.
Ongoing – AARP’s Terrific Tuesdays at SeaWorld
On select Tuesdays join us for educational symposiums to learn from SeaWorld experts and gain special behind-the-scenes insights about the park's daily operations.
Through 2008, AARP members are eligible for discounts on single-day admissions. When an AARP membership card is presented at the front gate, the discount offer is $8.00 on Tuesdays and $5.00 every other day of the week. (This offer not valid with any other offers or discounts. Offer valid for AARP members only.)
Ongoing - 50-Plus Shopper Club at Orlando Premium Outlets
Join us on Tuesdays for the 50+ Shopper Club. If you are at least 50 years of age you can take advantage of an added 10% savings on Tuesdays by simply presenting a photo identification with your proof of age to the cashier at participating stores. To view a list of some of our participating stores, visit orlandopremium.com. Stores in the 50 Plus Shopper Club continue to grow, so please stop by the Information Center to view our most current list.
Compiled from: Southwest Bulletin, Local.com, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Wet 'n Wild, Hard Rock Live, Orlando Premium Outlets, Pointe Orlando, Prime Outlets and Festival Bay Mall at International Drive websites.
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