Events for July 5th, 2008

4th of July Black Chapel Bash

Black Chapel Tattoo Studio - 7 South Atlantic Avenue - Cocoa Beach

11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Come on out for the grand opening of the Black Chapel Tattoo Studio's Cocoa Beach Art Gallery. The party goes throughout the whole Independence Day Weekend, with three great days of art, music, friends, and fun. Enjoy an exciting, progressive fusion of a traditional art showing and live art,...

Nerdapalooza II

Taste - 717 W. Smith St. - Orlando

12 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Nerds of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but precious Halo-playing time. Troma Entertainment and A Comic Shop are sponsoring a huge two-day rock and roll extravaganza to honor Orlando's pocket protector population, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Child's Play. "Never before have all...

Harry and the Potters

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

3 p.m.

Nerd rockers of the world unite! Indie rock duo Harry and the Potters are coming to represent fantasy fans everywhere, sporting matching shaggy brown mop tops, woolen sweaters, thick glasses and striped ties. Come and join both Harry Potters as they use their powers of the mic and synthesizer to...

Hand to Hand

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

7 p.m.

Local metal band Hand to Hand plays high-energy alternative hardcore with Rob Kellam's unholy howling vocals and Danny Strong's powerful tribal drums. They might remind you of Disturbed and are celebrating the release of their brand new album "Breaking the Surface." Their songs can be described...

VarieTease: Carnivale

Footlight Theater - 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail - Orlando

8 p.m.

Step right up, step right up, BabyBlue and her kinky cohorts invite you to witness the theatrical event of a lifetime! VarieTease Carnivale take you through a twisted circus full of living dummies, giant ladies, jugglers, dancing girls and and other oddities that are sure to astound and excite your...

KG and The Band

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

9 p.m.

Local "Afro-Urban" legends K.G. & The Band play an eclectic mix of funk, soul and world music, with band members from Mexico, Europe and Latin America lead by East African vocalist KG. The band's unique sound is complimented by congas, violins, saxophones and K.G.'s smooth, soulful voice....

Sonnets for an Old Century

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

If you had to sum up your life in one speech, what would you say? How would you want to be remembered? This series of monologues, written by Jose Rivera ("Motorcycle Diaries"), gives us a glimpse into the lives of eighteen city-dwellers as they share their thoughts, their passions and their...

Edwin McCain

House of Blues - 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive - Lake Buena Vista

8:30 p.m.

Newly-shorn troubadour Edwin McCain recently donated his signature long hair to Locks of Love and is rocking out bald. He recently released his 9th studio album "Lost In America," featuring the singles "Gramercy Park Hotel" and "Truly Believe."  McCain's sensitive side also comes out in his...

Assassins

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

Mad Cow Theatre Company presents Assassins, a darkly-comic and compelling look at the lives, loves, and legacies of nine presidential assassins. Stephen Sondheim's mini-masterpiece is a warped and tuneful tour through history. The winner of five Tony Awards,...