Bret Michaels speaks during the Operation Homefront sixth annual Military Child of the Year Award event in Arlington, Va., April 10, 2014. The Military Child of the Year Award is presented to a military child from each Service branch who demonstrated resiliency, leadership and achievement. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton, U.S. Navy/Released)
Wednesday, Sept. 24St. Matthew’s Cinematheque: Woodruff Laputka ShowcaseShowcasing work by Orlando’s own Woodruff Laputka.
Thursday, Sept. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 28Orlando Bear BashIt’s like a hairier version of Gay Days – with non-stop parties at the host resort, entertainment, expos and more.
Thursday, Sept. 25Broncho Overdale and GuestsPhoto courtesy of Crash Avenue.
Friday, Sept. 26Charli XCX, Elliphant, FemmeLive music.Photo by Bella Howard
Friday, Sept. 26Big Bang Boom: Burlesque After DarkClassic revue.
Friday, Sept. 26 – Saturday, Sept. 27Dance is ArtChoreography inspired by famous works of art and artists.
Friday, Sept. 26Habana Ahora: Photographs by Stephen AllenPhotographs from a recent trip to Cuba with DJ Kitty Bat, beer and wine.
Opens, Friday, Sept. 26The Skeleton Twins
Opens, Friday, Sept. 26The Equalizer
Opens, Friday, Sept. 26The Song
Opens, Friday, Sept. 26The Boxtrolls
Saturday, Sept. 27ArtlandoLive performances all day from some of Orlando’s best arts organizations with outdoor artwalk, installations, live painting, beer and cocktails and food from The Tasty Tuesday Food Trucks.
Saturday, Sept. 27ShampoochDog-washing fundraiser with pet portraits, food trucks, outdoor cash bars, a pet adoption drive and more to benefit local animal rescues and shelters.
Tuesday, Sept. 30You Me At SixLive music.Photo by Shane McCauley
Saturday, Sept. 27Fall Star FestivalTelescopes, food trucks, planetarium shows and astronomy talks.
Saturday, Sept. 27 – Friday, Oct. 3Orlando Tech WeekA week of meetups, demos, speakers, parties, office crawls, panels and more to showcase Orlando’s tech scene.
Sunday, Sept. 28Brunch and Learn: Biscuits and GravyA beautiful, classic southern brunch. Fresh hot coffee, “barmosas” (bourbon and orange juice), biscuits, gravy and all the fixins. Take away a favorite biscuit recipe and a tip or two for your eggs.
Sunday, Sept. 28DustoberfestCelebrate Deutchlander fantasticness at Stardust.
Sunday, Sept. 28Citizen, You Blew ItLive Music.Photo by Kristin Jones
Sunday, Sept. 28 – Monday, Sept. 29HansonPart of Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s Eat to the Beat concert series.
Monday, Sept. 29Belle and SebastianLive music.
Monday, Sept. 29Crab Cakes and CocktailsJoin celebrity chef Francis Biondi for a demonstration and hands-on workshop.
Tuesday, Sept. 30CluelessAlicia Silverstone has nothing on her mind but social standing, clothes and boys.
Tuesday, Sept. 30Remixing Our StreetsReThinking the City and Congress for New Urbanism showcase two initiatives that aim to change Florida street culture.
Tuesday, Sept. 30Sanlando Pumpkin PatchMore than 3,000 pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors.
Down the road:Friday, Oct. 3One DirectionLive music.