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Photos: Central Florida Zoo just welcomed two new giraffes

They’ll be roommates with giraffe Gage

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Two 4-year-old female giraffes have been rehomed to the zoo and are now available to see in the back of the giraffe habitat.

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever

Feel the pain and pleasure

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Rainbow River Bungalows

Escape to Old Florida: Why Rainbow River Bungalows Is the Summer Getaway You’ve Been Searching For

Leo Aether

Music

Somos Orlando benefit features local musicians raising funds for Florida Immigrant Coalition

Features Grupo Akángana, Parakeet Break, Leo Aether and more

by Asa Carvajal June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Matroda Block Party Wall Street Plaza

Downtown Orlando’s Biggest Fourth of July Party Returns to Wall Street Plaza

Uncle Lou's

Music

Uncle Lou’s closes this weekend, but you have a few more chances to make your pilgrimage

You’ve got until Saturday to see some these bands at Lou’s LMGA

by Matthew Moyer June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Flamenco del Sur

Flamenco production ‘Fenomenca’ makes Orlando debut at the Dr. Phillips Center

One night only

by Paige Bright June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Rock n Roller Coaster starring the Muppets

Orlando Theme Parks

Two Orlando theme park updates that turned out far better than expected

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is Disney’s best makeover since Anaheim’s Tower of Terror was taken over by Guardians of the Galaxy

by Seth Kubersky June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Shop & Sip with Rep. Ida V. Eskamani

Audubon Park’s the Lovely and Rep. Anna Eskamani team for Shop & Sip event

Ask Eskamani about the issues … or for a thumbs-up or -down on potential purchases

by McKenna Fiorino June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Best of Orlando Party 2018

The official Best of Orlando® party returns!

Best of Orlando® Awards Night at the Plaza Live might just be the party of the year

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 23, 2026June 25, 2026

Fucktoys

Annapurna Sriram brings her cult film ‘F–ktoys’ to the Enzian Theater this weekend

Like a combo of John Waters, retro erotic thrillers and supernatural symbolism

by Matthew Moyer June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Central Florida Zoo

Central Florida Zoo throws after-hours Sunset at the Zoo event for Pride month

FFO diversity and biodiversity

by Paige Bright June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Orlando Oddities and Curiosities Market

Stock up on spooky trinkets this weekend Orlando Oddities and Curiosities Market

To our gothic brethren: It is indoors and air-conditioned

by McKenna Fiorino June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Halloween Horror Nights adds ‘Stranger Things,’ H.R. Bloodengutz to 2026 haunted house lineup

The freak fest is almost here

by Paige Bright June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Orlando-born stand-up (and Jim Carrey stand-in) Heather Shaw plays a homecoming gig this week

“I’m really open to anything. Adult film work. I’ll do it all.”

by Paige Bright June 22, 2026June 23, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

SeaWorld Orlando kicks off Fourth of July festivities and deals

Red, white and ocean-blue

by Paige Bright June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Epic Universe debuts brand-new ‘celestial’ nighttime lights and fireworks show

Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts in early July

by McKenna Fiorino June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Juneteenth events and celebrations all around the Orlando area

Amazing events all over town

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

SeaWorld Orlando Expedition Odyssey

Live Active Cultures

Flying theater rides at EPCOT and SeaWorld Orlando get upgrades

Sometimes a ride upgrade or overlay can be almost as exciting as an all-new attraction

by Seth Kubersky June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Mayhem on Mills brings wrestling and mania to Longwood Sunday

It’s still real to them, dammit

by Matthew Moyer June 18, 2026June 18, 2026