Events for August 21st, 2008

Cure for Caska

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

5:30 p.m.

Local indie quartet Cure for Caska proves that you don't need a bass player to rock out, substituting a cello played by Elise Jimenez to keep the beat for their catchy acoustic pop rock. Lead singer/guitarist Matthew Hayes' "heart and soul are on display in Cure for Caska" according to their...

Mo' Laughs Comedy Showcase

Hamburger Mary's - 375 S Bumby Ave - Orlando

8 p.m.

Central Florida’s alternative open mic comedy nights returns to the place where it began in May 2007. The open mic is open to anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before or has the desire to give it a try for the first time. Though the crowd is predominantly gay, but all are welcome to...

The Ludes

The Social - 54 N. Orange Ave. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

9 p.m.

If you like blistering power pop played by an old school trio, then the Ludes are just what the doctor ordered. Swallow a  large dose of loud rock and roll played by Jeff Nolan on guitar, vocals and Vincent Price goatee, Mark Janssen on drums and vocals and Mike Kossler on bass, vocals and...

Summerbirds in the Cellar

Club Firestone - 578 N. Orange Ave. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

10 p.m.

The Summerbirds made noise in the Orlando scene with their electro-psychedelic indie rock before relocating to Athens, Georgia last year. Their homecoming, in honor of the release of their new album Druids, will showcase new material. Front man Brad Register drops psyche-searching parables and...

Major Barbara

Mad Cow Theatre Company - 105 S. Magnolia Ave. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

"I am a millionaire, that is my religion"

Random Acts of Music

Crooked Bayou - 50 E. Central Blvd. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

Resident DJ's Gary Love and Beni Hill host a night of random house music featuring special guest DJ's

Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue

Mad Cow Theatre Company - 105 S. Magnolia Ave. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

Mad Cow Theatre's 11TH season of theatre in Central Florida reaches its conclusion with Quiara Alegria Hudes’ drama of three generations of soldiers - Elliot: A Soldier’s Fugue. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2006, the play chronicles the experiences of Elliot - a young...

Destination Florida: Tourism Before Disney

Orange County Regional History Center - 65 E. Central Blvd. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

Was there life before Disney? The answer is yes. Check out a collection of photographs from P.D. Orlando attractions such as Big Tree Park, Bok Tower, Weeki Wachee and more.

Daily Happy Hour

Friendly Confines Sport Pub - 7660 University Blvd - Winter Park (Goldenrod)

$2 wells, 2-for-1 domestic pints, $3 calls, $3 wine