Thursday, April 9
Alcohol Screening Day
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: John C. Hitt Library
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Participants can take a free assessment of their alcohol use, see how they compare with other students and even learn ways to reduce alcohol-related risks.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
Theresa Caputo
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: CFE Arena
Cost: Tickets start at $50
The Buzz: TLC star and psychic medium Theresa Caputo will take the stage at UCF, giving interactive readings to audience members and sharing personal stories about her life and gift.
UCF Guitar Night Concert
When: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rehearsal Hall, Auditorium
Cost: Free and open to the public
The Buzz: Ensembles and solos will be presented from the Classical Guitar Studio members.
Friday, April 10
2015 Florida Film Festival
When: Times vary
Where: Enzian Theater; 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Cost: $7.50 to $10
The Buzz: The Florida Film Festival attracts more than 25,000 guests each year. It showcases the best in current cinema, and guests can enjoy food and wine at the event.
String Theory Meets Star Trek Voyager – an interview of physicist Brian Greene and actress Kate Mulgrew
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Student Union, Live Oak Ballroom/Garden Room
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Presented by UCF iCubed, this event will be hosted by multi-Emmy award winning journalist Tom Johnson. The speakers will have a book-signing event immediately after the interview.
MegaCon
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Orange County Convention Center
Cost: Online: $30; Onsite: $35
The Buzz: MegaCon has expanded and grown to become one of the largest comic book and sci-fi conventions in the nation and is designed for all ages and interests. Festivities will include events, exhibits and celebrity guests from Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, Chuck, Arrow, The Incredible Hulk and more.
UCF Men's Tennis vs. Middle Tennessee State
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: UCF Tennis Complex
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Come support the UCF men's tennis team as it takes on the Blue Raiders.
Knightro Tryouts Meeting
When: 5 p.m.
Where: The Burnett Honors College
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Think you have what it takes to be the man (or woman) behind UCF's mascot? This information meeting is the first step of tryouts this weekend.
Bacchus Bash 2015
When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Orlando Premiere Outlets; 8200 Vineland Ave., Orlando
Cost: Free
The Buzz: More than 70 booths will be at this annual food, beverage and entertainment festival. This charitable event will benefit Central Florida Hospitality Education. In the past, it has awarded nearly $1 million to hospitality students and schools in Central Florida.
Free 'Blackfish' Screening: Q&A with Former SeaWorld Trainers
When: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: College of Sciences Building, Room 101
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Blackfish Racing will be hosting a free movie screening of Blackfish at UCF. Vegan snacks and a prize giveaway will be available. After the film showing, guests can ask former SeaWorld trainers from the film questions during the Q&A session. Trainers include Samantha Berg, Kim Ashdown and John Jett.
UCF Baseball vs. UConn
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Jay Bergman Field, UCF Baseball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: Come cheer on the UCF baseball team as it takes on the UConn Huskies.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
Battle Knights III
When: 7 p.m.
Where: UCF Education Building, Gymnasium
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Elements Of Hip Hop's third-annual urban dance competition will have three-on-three crew battles, one-on-one girl battles and cypher king and queen. The UCF community is welcome to come experience a dance battle like no other.
Beach Boys w/ special guest John Stamos
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe Orlando; 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando
Cost: Starting at $35
The Buzz: The Beach Boys take the stage at the Universal Orlando Resort with special guest John Stamos.
Saturday, April 11
Shack N' Dash Habitat 5K Run
When: 7:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Lake Claire Recreational Center
Cost: Free
The Buzz: UCF's campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity with host a Shack n' Dash 5K run/shack building event. Local vendors and UCF student organizations will compete with each other to build the ultimate shack out of cardboard, promoting their business or club in addition to the 5K itself.
Knightro Tryouts
When: 9 a.m.
Where: The Burnett Honors College
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Think you have what it takes to be the man (or woman) behind UCF's mascot? Knightro tryouts are held this Saturday. Benefits include scholarships, priority class registration, free tickets to all UCF games and away-game travel.
Orlando's Fiesta in the Park
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Lake Eola Park
Cost: Free Admission
The Buzz: The city of Orlando will host the 26th annual Spring Fiesta in the Park. The event will feature more than 200 artists, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
UCF Women's Tennis vs. Louisiana- Lafayette
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: UCF Tennis Complex
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Guests can cheer on the UCF women's tennis team as it takes on the Ragin' Cajuns.
UCF Softball vs. Houston
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: UCF Softball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: The Lady Knights take on the Houston Cougars at this home game. This game series is part of Alumni Knight Weekend.
UCF Softball vs. Houston
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: UCF Softball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: The Lady Knights take on the Houston Cougars at this home game. This game series is part of Alumni Knight Weekend.
UCF Baseball vs. UConn
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Jay Bergman Field, UCF Baseball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: Come cheer on the UCF baseball team as it faces the UConn Huskies at Jay Bergman Field.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
Sunday, April 12
UCF Men's Tennis vs. Memphis
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: UCF Tennis Complex
Cost: Free
The Buzz: Come out and support your UCF men's tennis team as it takes on the Memphis Tigers.
Orlando's Fiesta in the Park
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Lake Eola Park
Cost: Free admission
The Buzz: The city of Orlando will host the 26th annual Spring Fiesta in the Park. The event will feature more than 200 artists, and food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
UCF Baseball vs. UConn
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Jay Bergman Field, UCF Baseball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: Come out and support your UCF baseball team as it takes on the UConn Huskies.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
UCF Softball vs. Houston
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: UCF Softball Stadium
Cost: Free with student ID
The Buzz: Come out and support your Lady Knights as they take on the Houston Cougars. This game series is part of Alumni Knight Weekend.
Monday, April 13
Orlando Tech Week
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Church Street Exchange Building; 101 S. Garland Ave., Orlando
Cost: Prices vary
The Buzz: This week-long celebration of technology start-ups in Orlando is community-driven and will feature meetups, speakers, demos, parties and showcase Orlando's tech community. The event is focused for designers, developers, entrepreneurs and tech-curious participants.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
Tuesday, April 14
Orlando Tech Week
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Church Street Exchange Building; 101 S. Garland Ave., Orlando
Cost: Prices vary
The Buzz: This week-long celebration of technology start-ups in Orlando is community-driven and will feature meetups, speakers, demos, parties and showcase Orlando's tech community. The event is focused for designers, developers, entrepreneurs and tech-curious participants.
The Art of Beer
When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Artegon Marketplace Orlando; 5250 International Drive, Orlando
Cost: Free
The Buzz: The Art of Beer will feature Orlando Brewing, live music and food from Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
UCF Piano Studio and Ensemble Concert
When: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rehearsal Hall, Auditorium
Cost: Free and open to the public
The Buzz: Dr. Yun-Ling Hsu's students from the piano studio and ensemble class will perform a program of piano solo, accompanying, duet and duo music.
Wednesday, April 15
Orlando Tech Week
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Church Street Exchange Building; 101 S. Garland Ave., Orlando
Cost: $0 to $75
The Buzz: This week-long celebration of technology start-ups in Orlando is community-driven and will feature meetups, speakers, demos, parties and showcase Orlando's tech community. The event is focused for designers, developers, entrepreneurs and tech-curious participants.
Bad Dog – A World Premiere New Play – By Jennifer Hoppe-House
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Cost: $12 to $45, depending on seating
The Buzz: This show features the story of Molly Drexler, who after 10 years of sobriety, tumbles off "the wagon" by driving her Prius through her house. Her family tries to cope with her wreckage, but ends up running headfirst into their own problems. This comedic family drama resurfaces old wounds and makes new ones in Drexler's life.
Shimmy Knights Belly Dance Club
When: 9 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Where: UCF Student Union, Room 221
Cost: $3 for one class, $20 for the semester
The Buzz: Shimmy Knights is the belly dance club at UCF. No prior dance experience is necessary to enjoy a night of learning about this cultural dance.
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