Things to do in Orlando - June 2013 - Orlando, FL

Short List - Orlando Magazine - June 2013 - Orlando, FL Short List An A&E pocket guide for JUNE KRYSTAL GILLETTE World Ballet Competition GRAPES OF LAUGH 6/21-23 Kick off your shoes and have a hoot with friends as you stomp grapes during the 23rd annual Lakeridge Winery Harvest festival. The event brings together more than 80 local artists and crafters, live music, food, and complimentary winery tours and tastings. At Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards in Clermont. TOP BRASS 6/24 The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Brass Splendor as part of their Sounds of Summer series. The virtuosos of Sovereign Brass (shown) breathe fresh life into works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and more. Margeson Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. FUNNY GUY 6/25 Daniel Tosh, UCF alumnus turned stand-up comedian and host of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0,” brings his June Gloom Tour to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre along with his controversial, anything-goes brand of humor. Special guest is comedian Jarrod Carmichael. FANS OF THE FORCE Through 6/9 Grab your lightsaber and hurry over to Star Wars Weekends at Disney. Join celebrities and characters for special shows, panels, autographs and presentations from the legendary Star Wars universe. Dive into the action on the Star Tours 3D adventure ride or sit back and enjoy the Hyperspace Hoopla! music and comedy show. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios. COMING UP... SPEED RACERS 7/5-6 Celebrate Independence Day weekend NASCAR-style with the Subway Firecracker 250 and the Coke Zero 400. Jam to live entertainment and marvel at a large-scale fireworks show as American as apple pie and ice-cold beer. Daytona International Speedway. LIGHT ON THEIR FEET 6/10-15 International ballet stars share the spotlight and perform never-before-seen routines at the annual World Ballet Competition. The event culminates with “All Stars of Dance,” a one-night performance featuring the competition finalists as well as celebrities of the dance world. Presented by the Central Florida Ballet. At the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.