Upcoming at City of Orlando
Wednesday, November 4
Sewing Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Advanced sewers can bring their own project and work under the gentle guidance of a skilled instructor at Beardall Senior Center in SoDo. 
Senior Planet Computer L. Claudia Allen Senior Center A welcoming starting point for people new to computers, with classes that assume no prior experience. Held at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center, they aim to make the digital world feel less intimidating. 
Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2025 Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $20 Ten of Florida's most progressive artists, from emerging to mid-career, show visually striking work that explores big ideas about art and culture. 
Line Dance (Wednesday/Thursday) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A midweek chance to learn line dancing or build on the skills you already have, with other friends at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo. 
Gentle Be Moved at Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center A seated, ballet-inspired exercise class from Orlando Ballet that works on flexibility, balance and coordination. It offers a gentle way to move at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center. 
Hello Sophie!: The Art of Sophie Blackall Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Twice-honored Caldecott Medal illustrator Sophie Blackall brings her children's books and editorial illustrations to this exhibition, a good pick for picture-book fans. FLORIDIANA: Vintage Treasures & Oddities from the Sunshine State Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village A roughly 50-object show of mid-century Florida souvenirs, from hotel ashtrays to rubber alligators, drawn from curator Gary Monroe's local collection. It suits anyone curious about the kitschy side of the state's tourism past. Elegy for the Unseen: The Art of Extinct Species A Special Exhibition at Orlando Science Center’s Fusion Gallery! Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Artists imagine vanished creatures, from a Neanderthal and a Dire Wolf to a Tyrannosaurus rex, alongside a real 200-million-year-old ammonite fossil. Student work from Pace Brantley Preparatory School is shown beside pieces by established adult artists. 
Stroller Tours Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $15 A one-hour museum tour for families with infants and toddlers, where crying and chatty babies are welcome. Educators lead lively discussion around colorful, intriguing works in the galleries. ISAMU NOGUCHI: METAL THE MIRROR Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Nine reflective galvanized steel sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, dipped in boiling zinc, have surfaces that keep changing over time. The works explore duality through his life as a Japanese American, suiting anyone curious about modern sculpture. OUR COLLECTION: SPIRIT OF THE LANDSCAPE Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Paintings from the Mennello Museum's own permanent collection trace how artists from John Sloan to Mira Lehr have pictured nature. Newer acquisitions are shown beside early modern works in the Loch Haven Park museum. 
The Anthologist Duncan Park · Downtown Singer Anthony Rouhana covers songs from many genres and decades, playing solo or with his full band, The Anthologists. It makes a easy midday listen at Duncan Park. Senior Planet Computer L. Claudia Allen Senior Center A welcoming starting point for people new to computers, with classes that assume no prior experience. Held at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center, they aim to make the digital world feel less intimidating. 
Spanish Class at Beardall Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A concise, direct method aims to get you speaking Spanish quickly, in a historic 1920s school building that houses the Beardall Senior Center. 
Featured Buddy deal Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A fast-paced comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, with five actors playing dozens of roles in quick costume changes. Fans of Mel Brooks and Monty Python will enjoy the wordplay. 
Musical Bingo L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Traditional bingo gets a soundtrack of Motown, R&B, old-school classics and line-dance favorites. It suits anyone who likes classic soul and dance hits as much as a good game of bingo. 
Art Night Out: Red, White & Gobble: The Turkey That Almost Was Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Part natural history talk, part art class: illustrator Xavier Moss unpacks the wild turkey's odd story, then you design your own turkey-inspired national artwork. Materials and an adult drink are included. Featured Buddy deal Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A fast-paced comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, with five actors playing dozens of roles in quick costume changes. Fans of Mel Brooks and Monty Python will enjoy the wordplay. Thursday, November 5
Seniors First at Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Older adults can enjoy a nutritious meal, gentle exercise, and games in a welcoming setting at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center. It is an easy way to meet people and stay connected. All Day Senior Program at L. Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Orlando's L. Claudia Allen Senior Center offers a full day for older adults, with activities like bingo, tai chi, water aerobics and game nights. Gentle Be Moved (Thursday) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo An Orlando Ballet instructor leads this class of slow, graceful movements meant to leave you feeling restored and refreshed. It is a gentle way to move in a SoDo setting. Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2025 Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $20 Ten of Florida's most progressive artists, from emerging to mid-career, show visually striking work that explores big ideas about art and culture. 
Morning Meadows Toddler Time Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Little ones help shape a fresh story each morning in a short, playful session inside KidsTown, the Orlando Science Center's hands-on play area for children ages 7 and under. 
Water Aerobics for Claudia Allen Seniors Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center · West Lakes A low-impact water workout that is easy on the joints while building flexibility, endurance and strength. Aimed at participants of the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center, held at the Smith Center. 
Sewing and Crochet at Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center A friendly, volunteer-supported circle where stitchers trade yarn and fabric projects and enjoy good company at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center. Line Dance (Wednesday/Thursday) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A midweek chance to learn line dancing or build on the skills you already have, with other friends at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo. 
Arts and Crafts Hangout Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Bring your own project to this relaxed making session, where the only goal is fun and good company. Well suited to locals who want a low-key way to make something with friends. Red Hats Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A women's social gathering where the company is the main draw, at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo. Expect friendly conversation and a lively, welcoming crowd of local women. Hello Sophie!: The Art of Sophie Blackall Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Twice-honored Caldecott Medal illustrator Sophie Blackall brings her children's books and editorial illustrations to this exhibition, a good pick for picture-book fans. Extreme Sports Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Hands-on challenges and simulations show the physics, psychology and physiology behind wingsuit flying, parkour, ice climbing and freediving. Expect the rush of big heights, fast speeds and deep water, explained along the way. 17 past events at City of Orlando in the last 12 months.
Places
- Beardall Senior Center
- Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
- Blue Jacket Park
- Church Street Plaza
- Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center
- Duncan Park
- Engelwood Neighborhood Center
- Festival Park
- George Barker Park
- L. Claudia Allen Senior Center
- Lake Eola Park
- Loch Haven Cultural Park
- Lorna Doone Park
- Luminary Green Park
- Mayor Glenda Hood Park
- Rock Lake Neighborhood Center
- Tyjeski Park
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