Stuck in a Florida winter rut? Here’s a selection of things happening in Orlando this weekend to get you up and out on the town. Eat great food, drink some beer, see a show or two and get outside.
Looking for things to do everyday of the week? Visit Orlando Weekly’s Events page for all the hip happenings we’re looking forward to.
3rd Annual Local Music Merch Swap
Friday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.
Part bazaar, part living history museum, the 3rd Annual Local Music Merch Swap is happening Friday at Stardust Video and Coffee. Bring in old band merch, expand your collection and bask in the live music from Mike Dunn, Tierney Tough, Tanner Jones and Chase Bauduin. Swap is free, concert is $10-$12. Credit: Photo by Matthew MoyerWicked
Jan. 25- Feb.12
Transport yourself into the Emerald City and catch a glimpse into the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West. With catchy and eccentric tunes, this show will have you wishing you were anywhere but home.
Tickets range from $189-712. Credit:Photo viaCredit:Photo viaOpen Mic Night
Friday Jan. 27, 7 p.m.
Open mic night gives you the opportunity to shine. Happening this Friday at the Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse, you can recite poetry, sing songs, tell your favorite jokes and so much more. Credit:Photo viaFilipino Freedom Fest & Kaya grand opening
Jan. 27-29
Filipino restaurant Kaya will have its grand opening this weekend in conjunction with the Filipino Freedom Fest. The event will also be celebrating the eighth annual Kamayan Feast. So if you’re into dining at Orlando’s Top Table of 2022 and want to get a taste of something new, come join! Credit:Photo via Kaya-Orlando/FacebookBeer Week Bingo
Jan. 22- Jan.29
Celebrating Orlando beer week has never been more exciting. With a brewery-led assortment of events, located in the Milk District, you can taste locally-brewed beer ’til your heart is content. Credit:Photo via Orlbeerweek/FacebookBonoboFriday Jan. 27, 8 p.m.
Performing at the Plaza live Friday night, Bonobo is sure to burn the house down.Tickets range from $35-$50 Credit:Photo via Bonobo/FacebookAnberlin
Jan. 26, 7 p.m, Jan. 27 7 p.m., Jan. 28, 7 p.m.
Performing at The Social for a whopping three nights in a row, Anberlin has come to show us why we should “never take friendship personal.” Tickets are $35. Credit:Photo via Anberlin/FacebookFamily Fest at Dezerland ParkSaturday Jan. 28, 11-6:30 p.m.
Deezerland is hosting its Familyfest with over 850,000 square feet of family attractions. Enjoy vendors, meet and greets, shows and show up for the chance to win prizes all in Florida’s largest indoor family attraction. Tickets range from $0-25. Credit:Photo viaWe could all use more Zora in our lives right now Credit:Photo via Zora Neale Hurston Museum of Fine Arts/FacebookJosh Garrels
Saturday Jan. 28, 7 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Josh Garrels lands in the Sunshine State to give his taste of Christian flare. He performs at the Beacham Saturday night. Tickets are $25. Credit:Photo via
