Other entertainment in Central Florida
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John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, home to the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, holds performances of Shakespeare stand-bys like Macbeth and As You Like It, as well as classic theater, two children’s shows a year, an annual theatrical premier, and holiday favorites – well, perhaps A Tuna Christmas isn’t a favorite, but it’s certainly an interesting holiday option.
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Tim & Terry’s
This general-store-meets-the-big-city dive is initially disorienting, but the friendly vibe sets you straight. Part sandwich shop, package store and instrument dealer, there’s also a stripped-down performance space showcasing bluegrass (Tuesdays) and other folk-country-rock music the rest of the week. Fantastic beer selection. A hippie favorite.
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Wally’s Mills Ave Liquors
Everyone seems to find their way to Orlando’s favorite dive bar. It’s been around since the early ’50s, and while its peeling naked-women wallpaper could use some updating, it wouldn’t be Wally’s without it. Nothing flashy, nothing loud, just an Old Florida bar with a jukebox and cheap drinks. The adjacent store sells liquor, wine and beer.
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Maitland Art Center
Since 1938, this art center has provided classes and studio space to area artists, as well as galleries where they can display their work for the public. The facilities, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boast lovely gardens where live music, usually classical, is performed on an occasional basis.
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Orlando Youth Theater
Offering children’s theater performed by children, they stage everything from High School Musical to Les Misérables at the Studio Theater. It also has venues throughout the city. Check the website for information on special events (like monthly teen cabaret night), classes and audition schedules.
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2nd Street Speakeasy
If you’re not paying attention, you’ll cruise right past the dark door leading into Gainesville’s chillest bar. Fringe-tipped crimson lamps, a mellow azure aquarium and cushy burgundy sofas are some of the cool features here. What’s coolest though, is that the volume of the lounge music is set so you can actually chat with people.
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Orlando Repertory Theater
The Orlando Repertory Theater offers theater for young audiences year-round. Local productions of national shows include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Year with Frog and Toad and Chronicles of Narnia.
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Central Station Bar & NY Deli
With plenty of woodwork, brick walls and a small stage with sometimes unmiked drums, this reggae and rock venue smack in the center of downtown Orlando’s bar-crawling madness attracts folks looking for something gentle and raw.
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Mad Cow Theater
A model of quality local theater, this Orlando troupe earns rave reviews for its productions of classic and modern theater. Past performances include The Laramie Project and Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard.
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1982
Cramped, dingy and musty, this sweet spot boasts both local and national bands, and a great beer selection. If the band sucks, you can play classic Nintendo games on one of four TVs behind the bar. Duck Hunt FTW!
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Chain of Lakes Park
The Cleveland Indians play at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, about 47 miles from downtown Orlando, near Cypress Gardens.
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Osceola County Stadium
The Houston Astros play at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee. Ticket prices vary, but expect to pay about $20.
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Howl at the Moon
The audience sings along at the rock-and-roll dueling piano show. It’s popular with tourists staying at the area’s many hotels.
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Cirque du Soleil
The best live show in all of Disney World is Cirque du Soleil, featuring exquisitely theatrical acrobatics.
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Crooked Bayou
A tiny dance floor and a fun menu with po’ boy sandwiches and Cajun fries gives this little bar a New Orleans twist.
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Parliament House
Whatever you're looking for could be found at the six gay bars that make up Parliament House.
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Latitudes
Find cheap drinks and a rockin' jukebox at the Latitudes in a pleasant, open-air setting.
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Bar BQ Bar
Find cheap drinks and a rockin' jukebox at the delightfully divey Bar BQ Bar.
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DisneyQuest
Enjoy five floors of virtual reality and arcade games at DisneyQuest.
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University of Central Florida Conservatory Theater
Stages performances at the University of Central Florida and other area venues.
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