DOWNTOWN BUZZ
Kids Beating Cancer Gala
The Hats & Heroes Ball on September 10th will bring you the Best of the Best. Celebrate 30 years of Kids Beating Cancer with entertainment from the Best of Us, while raising the critically needed funds to bring the discoveries for tomorrow’s cures while saving children’s lives today. This award-winning Gala, voted Best Charity Gala in Orlando for five years in a row, will feature nationally acclaimed performances, gourmet cuisine with an open bar, exquisite silent and live auctions, and the outstanding community and pediatric Healing Heroes of Excellence Awards. Get your tickets for the Hats & Heroes Ball here.

Orlando Museum of Art Hosts a Free Evening Lecture
The Orlando Museum of Art and the Ismaili Council of Florida invite you to join Farrokh Derakhshani, Director for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), to discuss the role of Architecture in improving quality of life, addressing social inequality and climate change. The lecture will take place at the Orlando Museum of Art on August 12th at 6pm with a reception in the museum's rotunda after the program. RSVP for the lecture here.

Get Ready for Back to School!
Join the Orange County Library System's virtual presentation, Organizing for Student Success, on Monday, August 8, at 11 a.m. Jane Cole CPO®, a Certified Professional Organizer, will present best practices and tips that help parents and students create an educational environment for positive results. Registration is required.

Aloft Hosts RE: Launch 2022 Casino Night
Celebrate Aloft Orlando Downtown's new hotel renovation on August 23rd from 5pm-8pm at RE: Launch 2022 Casino Night. Join Aloft for a night of live entertainment, games, food and drink, and the chance to win a giveaway. RSVP by August 19th here!

DID YOU KNOW?
Art After Dark is Back!
Art After Dark is the Downtown Arts District's semi-formal soiree for young professionals. The celebration, presented by Orlando Health, will take place at CityArts, August 13, 7pm-10pm. Guests will enjoy six different galleries, interactive art experiences, meet and greet opportunities with special guest artists, live music, photo opportunities, a silent auction, craft cocktails, and gourmet lite bites from local restaurants. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Monster Jam Returns to Orlando's Camping World Stadium
Monster Jam announces their return to Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Saturday, October 29th. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Fans may sign up for free to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale, or get tickets on August 9th at 10am.

Orlando Museum of Art Florida Prize in Contemporary Art on View Through August 14
Orlando Museum of Art congratulates Jared McGriff for winning this year's Florida Prize, Hiromi Moneyhun for winning the People's Choice Award, and all 10 participating artists for being a part of this year's selection. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is organized by the Orlando Museum of Art to bring new recognition to the most progressive artists in the State. Each year OMA's curatorial team surveys artists working throughout the state before inviting ten to participate. One artist will receive a $20,000 award made possible with the generous support of local philanthropists Gail and Michael Winn. Don't miss out on the display of this year's participating artists!