Upcoming events in Orlando

There’s always something going on in Orlando. Live performances, festivals, parties, and marathons are just some of the eventsto look forward to.

Block out your calendar for these events:

1. UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival
   Nicholson School of Communication Auditorium
   University of Central Florida, Main Campus
   Mar 24, 2017, 8 p.m.
   Mar 25, 2017, 8 p.m.
   
   The UCF School of Performing Arts brings you the 9^th annual UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival. Catch breathtaking performances by chart-topping jazz acts and high school bands from all over Florida. The line-up includes the Peter Bernstein Trio, The Jazz Professors, Leroy Jones Quintet, and Flying Horse Big Band.
   
   Promising talent from Melbourne High School and Viera High School, among others, will grace the stage. Internationally acclaimed artists will also be there to conduct jazz clinics and master classes.
   
   General admission is $20, but those with valid UCF student IDs may attend free of charge. Non-UCF students may avail tickets for $5. Buy tickets here.
2. Uptown Art Expo in Altamonte Springs
   274 Cranes Roost Boulevard
   March 25 – 26, 2017
   
   The 5^th annual Celebration of Art at Uptown Art Expo will feature a juried show of art works and fine crafts. Paintings, mosaics, pottery, glass, sculpture, jewelry, and photography by artisans will be available for display and purchase. There will also be a demo by chalk street artists.
   
   Stick around for the food – vendors selling international street cuisine, festival food, wine, and craft beers will be on the grounds. There will also be children’s activities and live performances by Rick Derringer and The Long Run at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater.
3. La Noubaby Cirque du Soleil
   Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort
   April 1, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
   
   Prepare to be amazed by stunning acrobatics, elaborate sets, and colorful costumes. Disney brings you La Nouba by the highly acclaimed theater company Cirque du Soleil. Watch seasoned performers do flips, somersaults, and splits to the beat of the music.
   
   Highlights of the show include a B-Boy act, also known as breakdancing, and a jaw-dropping Aerial Bamboo routine inspired by a traditional Chinese art form. It’s world-class entertainment at its finest.
   
   Florida residents can get discounted tickets for a limited time. Get your tickets here.
4. Superhero 5K in Maitland
   The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando
   851 N Maitland Avenue
   April 9, 2017
   8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   
   Run, walk, or rollerblade your way through this 5k race in your fanciest superhero costume. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each category. Stay for the food trucks and post-race festivities that will take place until 12 noon.
   
   Registration is $30 but you can save as much as $5 to $10 by signing up early. You can register here. Better yet, help make the event bigger and better by sponsoring it. Check out their sponsorship packages here.
5. Festival of the Sea
   Orlando Festival Park
   2911 East Robinson Street
   June 17, 2017
   11:00 a.m.
   
   Go Party Live LLC presents the 2^nd Festival of the Sea. This family event brings together some of the best seafood and arts and crafts vendors in the state. There will also be a wine and beer garden for your enjoyment. Children will have access to a designated play area.
   
   You can also have your own stall. The event is still accepting seafood and non-food vendor applications here and here.

Want to see what else is on the calendar?Check out the Visit Orlando website.