Arts + Culture Archives - Orlando Weekly

Downtown Orlando was the stage for a legion of visual and performing artists at Immerse

From the Blue Man Group to the La-Z Boy Quartet

by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Immerse took over downtown Orlando for a long weekend of visual and performing arts filling the streets.

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Live Active Cultures

Rating spring’s theme park food-fest eats with attractions blogger Jon Self

Adult theme park fans have three food-focused festivals to choose from across the town’s major resorts.

by Seth Kubersky February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Kitty Fest in Sanford might just be the purrfect outing this weekend

There will be meow-a-oke.

by Matthew Moyer February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Dragon Parade in Orlando’s Mills 50 this weekend

It’s one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the region.

by Matthew Moyer February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Panda Fest

Orlando’s festival scene just got way cuter with the imminent arrival of Panda Fest

Three whole days of Pandamania!

by Juanita Olarte February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Blue Man Group at Immerse

Blue Man Group is only one of many visual delights at Immerse 2026 in downtown Orlando

Why be blue?

by Mia Schaeperkoetter and Matthew Moyer February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Opera Orlando presents Dueling Divas musical face-off at Judson’s Live

‘Bite-sized opera samplers’

by Matthew Moyer February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

The Amazing Acro-Cats are poised to purrform in Orlando for four days

You’ve seen them on Colbert

by Juanita Olarte February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Clean comedian and Nate Bargatze running buddy Greg Warren performs in Orlando this week

Two-night stand at Funny Bone

by Matthew Moyer February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

News

Discovery Cove accused of refusing to recognize divers’ union, violating federal labor law

Company management has allegedly refused to negotiate a union contract with workers who unanimously voted to form a union last year.

by McKenna Schueler February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Central Florida Zoo is now giving wild behind-the-scenes tours

Zoo Insider Tours give visitors a closer look at animal care, conservation efforts and daily zoo operations

by Juanita Olarte February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Orlando Family Stage 100 years celebration

Live Active Cultures

Orlando Family Stage celebrates its 100th birthday

OFS is still serving today’s audiences — and creating the audience of tomorrow

by Seth Kubersky February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Science Night Live

Chemistry and ‘chemistry’ collide at a Valentine’s Day Science Night Live

Curtis Earth will be judging your compatibility

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Claire Vandiver plays Indie-Folkfest 2026

Mennello Museum’s Indie-Folkfest has all the makings of an eclectic Valentine’s Day outing

Music from Eugene Snowden, Beemo, Claire Vandiver and more!

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Shawn Welcome hosts and performs at Voices of Freedom

Orlando poet Shawn Welcome presents Voices of Freedom at Dr. Phillips Center

See the local future standard-bearers of spoken word

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 11, 2026

packed party pool at GayDays Orlando

Orlando Area News

GayDays Orlando paused for 2026

The rainbow-drenched weekend is on hold — but not gone

by Juanita Olarte February 10, 2026February 11, 2026

concert photo by Hannah Howells

Closing party for Hannah Howells’ ‘Silence Is a Symphony’ photo show plus live music at CityArts

Novely, Flowers for Emily and Partner play live

by Chloe Greenberg February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Kathy Griffin kicks off her comeback stand-up tour in Orlando this week

She’s going to tell all

by Juanita Olarte February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Studio 1 announces new Orlando location opening in 2026

The Talent Specialists

Black History Month events, exhibits and entertainment in Orlando this year

From art exhibits to spoken word and jazz performances

by Juanita Olarte February 9, 2026February 9, 2026