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10 free things to do in Orlando this weekend (6/6 - 6/8)

Posted By Stephanie Garcia on Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 1:12 PM

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24 fun things to do in Orlando this week

24 fun things to do in Orlando this week

Whether you're in the mood to wind down to blues music or tour a local brewery, Orlando is filled with events this weekend for all ages and interests. Here are some recommendations to experience the City Beautiful free of charge:

Allure of Ancient Rome

Learn about the artistic significance of Roman antiquities in Europe through prints and book illustrations at the Cornell’s permanent collection.

When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. June 6, noon-5 p.m. June 7 and 8

Venue: Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park

FAVO First Friday Art Show and Exhibition

View an art gallery that premieres each month at a rehabbed hotel on Colonial Drive.

When: 5 p.m. June 6

Venue: Faith Arts Village Orlando, 221 E. Colonial Dr.

Sky High Fridays with Cliff T

Listen to DJ Cliff T spin electro and dubstep music while admiring Downtown Orlando from a chic rooftop lounge.

When: 9 p.m. June 6

Venue: Sky Sixty, 60 N. Orange Ave.

Karaoke

Break out of your shell and sing your favorite tunes in front of an audience.

When: 9 p.m. June 6

Venue: Big Daddy’s Roadhouse, 3001 Corrine Dr.

Wall Street Plaza Block Party

Stroll around eight different bars with live DJ music and drink specials.

When: 11 p.m. June 6

Venue: Wall and Court Streets

Rockfest

Rock on and bargain for crafts and fossils at a festival hosted by CF Mineral and Gem Society, Inc.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7

Venue: Empty Lot, 6100 S. Orange Ave.

Red Bull BC One Orlando Cypher

If you like a good fight, attend a B-Boy break dancing competition hosted by MC Supernatural.

When: 4-10 p.m. June 7

Venue: Full Sail University, 3300 University Blvd., Winter Park

Free Brewery Tour

Check out a local brewery and enjoy samples on the house.

When: 6 p.m. June 7

Venue: Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.

Dueling Acoustic Pianos

Get a taste of the N’awlins music scene as dueling entertainers duke it out at the piano bar.

When: 8 p.m. June 7-8

Venue: Pat O’Briens, 6000 Universal Blvd.

Blues and Buffet Jam Hosted by Doc Williamson

Wind down to soulful tunes at a blues certified venue.

When: 5 – 9 p.m. June 8

Venue: The Alley, 114 S. Park Ave., Sanford

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