RENT
Aug. 2 – 4 at the Dr. Phillips Center. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT is a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. drphillipscenter.org
CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM SLAM
Aug. 11 at the Enzian. This is an unrated, independent film showcase and competition open to all regional filmmakers and students. In addition to playing the Enzian big screen, CFFS filmmakers and attendees will have access to information sessions and workshops highlighting filmmaking and festival essentials. enzian.org
8-TRACK: SOUNDS OF THE 70S
Throughout August at the Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park. Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down with the music of the 70s! Featuring the music of The Carpenters, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, and more! winterparkplayhouse.org
THE LORD OF THE RINGS LIVE
Aug. 9 – 11 at the Dr. Phillips Center. Hear The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers score performed live by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. “This unique performance sets the score to the film, but allows the music to bear the narrative weight, creating a wholly new and dramatic live concert experience.” drphillipscenter.org
AQUAGLOW
On select nights in August from 8 – 11 pm at Aquatica. The waterpark turns into a neon family-friendly night of fun! The park is decked out in neon lights, laser light shows, foam parties, and synchronized music. Limited capacity, reserve in advance. aquatica.com
MICKEY’S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN
On select nights in August beginning Aug. 9 at Disney World. Trick or Treat throughout the park, watch seasonal parades and shows, eat sinister seasonal treats, watch the fireworks and laser show, and check out the not-so-scary park decorations! Limited tickets. disneyworld.disney.go.com
GODZILLA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Aug. 3, 17, & 31 at the Enzian. This special three-film event features new DCP restorations for the 70th anniversary of Godzilla (1954), the 60th anniversary of Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) and the 50th anniversary of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974). enzian.org
PIPPIN
Aug. 23 – Sept. 15 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. A young prince learns the true meaning of glory, love, and war in Stephen Schwartz’s iconic musical masterpiece. Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield. Ages 13+ only. gardentheatre.org
MONSTER JAM
Aug. 3 & 4 at the Kia Center. The world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in competitions of speed and skill. Watch crazy skills and drivers in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. See the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and more. kiacenter.com
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS
Aug. 27, 7:30 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center. Enter the Werk Room this summer and get ready to experience the high kicks and low splits of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9th Season LIVE on-stage! Ages 18+ only. drphillipscenter.org
