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- 25 fun things to do in Orlando this week (6/18 – 6/24)
Are you looking for places to blow off your summer energy but not blow all your cash? Well, we have you covered with 10 free things to do around Orlando this weekend.
Icons and Idols: A Photographer's Chronicle of the Arts
Attend a newly unveiled exhibition on Jack Mitchell, a photographer renowned for depicting such memorable icons from American culture as Andy Warhol and John Lennon.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 20
Venue: UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive
Experience a contemporary figurative art show from the combined curatorial forces of Snap! Orlando and Art Attacks.
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 20
Venue: Snap Space, 1013 E. Colonial Drive
Enjoy one-of-a-kind tin collages and quirky stationery designs from Pittsburgh artist Kim Fox at her pop-up shop inside the Lure Paper Goods store.
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 20
Venue: Lure Design Shop, 1009 Virginia Drive
Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a variety of musical genres at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater.
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 20
Venue: Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs
Geek out and belt out at Geek Easy’s karaoke night.
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 20
Venue: The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd.
Celebrate the human spirit at a World Refugee Day event, featuring food vendors, free health screenings and folk dance performances.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 21
Venue: Oak Ridge High School, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road
Enjoy live jazz and funk tunes with a vegan-friendly brunch.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22
Venue: Ethos Vegan Kitchen, 601-B S. New York Ave., Winter Park
Cool off and escape the summer heat at a chill pool party.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 21
Venue: Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Portugal
Get into the World Cup spirit and watch a live match.
When: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22
Venue: Wall Street Plaza, Wall Street and Court Avenue
Watch a game on the sidelines, or hop on a bike and grab a mallet to play.
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22
Venue: Langford Park, 1808 E. Central Blvd.
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