

This week’s Sun Room show at the Social in Orlando is postponed until end of April
‘Freak surfing accident’
Venezuelan band Zeta return to Orlando yet again, this time playing Conduit
Support comes from The Caution Children, 0 Miles Per Hour, Letters to Part and Breed
Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela sling Spanish guitar virtuosity in Orlando this week
‘A brilliant collision of soul and style’
Save the planet and serve looks at Trash 2 Trends recycled fashion show this week
Serving heaps of recycled realness
Antifolk maestro and comics whiz Jeffrey Lewis plays Orlando this week
A welcome return of live music to the Space Station, and night to show your support for the venue as well
DeSantis signs Florida education reform bill that limits school book challenges
More than 1,200 objections were filed to school-library books and other materials last school year
A tale of two Tax Day rallies: Orlandoans rally against U.S. military aid to Israel and demand tax refund from corporate lobbyists
‘We just want to get some of that money back so that our communities can benefit from it.’
Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’ll sign bill to restrict challenges to school books by nonparents
‘It is done intentionally, and it is part of an agenda, and that’s wrong,’ DeSantis said during a news conference
Amid Universal’s epic reveals, Disney confirms updated expansion plans for Orlando parks
The expansions aren’t breaking news, but Disney execs finally made them official
‘We are each other’s shelter’: Why canceling medical debt matters in Florida
‘Urge your commissioners to invest in the health, well-being and financial security of community members’
Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent, court says
The court’s decision – involving a citizen who accused the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office of misconduct – is the latest to provide new mechanisms for civilian oversight of law enforcement
Tampa Democrat Ashley Brundage aims to become Florida’s first transgender member of state Legislature
‘We are witnessing an unprecedented wave of policies that undermine the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ Floridians’
Milk District businesses ask for support during road construction expected until January 2025
The project will see street blockages for at least the next three weeks, followed by months of construction
Nation of Language and Beach Fossils to play Orlando’s House of Blues
‘Bright young disciples of OMD’
‘It’s unjust’: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning local heat safety and wage laws
The bill was a priority of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and other business groups.
Ricky Ly stages fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, Corks + Forks returns and more food events in Orlando
Things to do and all things food
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Baklava shop Blue Amphora, all-you-can-eat sushi at Sushi Yama and Dominican eats from Los Tres Golpes
New spots around town for baklava, endless sushi, empanadas stuffed with fried cheese and plenty more
Florida’s citrus industry slated for another rough year
The industry has struggled for years with deadly citrus-greening disease and was dealt another blow with Hurricane Ian in 2022
Gimme Shelter: Adoptable dog Diamond loves toys and being affectionate with her favorite people
Diamond is 3 years old, petite, fast and very intelligent
All-halal burger joint Beef N’ Buns serves all-American classics with unique flavor combos
A trio of Palestinian chefs getting customers smashed on South JYP
Dancer-choreographer Clymene Aldinger left for NYC over a decade ago, but her work retains a deep Orlando connection
She’s still collaborating with her secret weapon, Kurt Rambus
Pot companies are pouring money into Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative
Trulieve has contributed nearly $50 million to pass a constitutional amendment to authorize recreational marijuana in Florida
SeaWorld announces free beer promotion as part of its 60th anniversary celebration
Cheers to free beers and the past 60 years
Orange County Animal Services hosts a ‘Wheel of Furtune’ adoption event this weekend
Adoption fees for dogs at the event will be reduced to a mere $13
‘Top Chef’ star Fabio Viviani’s Chuck Lager America’s Tavern is now open in Orlando
The eatery aims to stay true to the American ‘melting pot’ theme
Throw your (jazz) hands in the air! Broadway Rave is coming to Orlando
Show-tunes instead of house music at this rave
Orlando’s Sushi Saint and Zaru receive Michelin Bib Gourmand nods
The restaurants present meals of qood quality. But a good value?
Federal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden
Moody and DeSantis have made a high-profile issue of criticizing the federal government’s handling of immigration issues
Controversial Florida bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating cops heads to DeSantis
The measure would affect at least 21 cities with civilian review boards, including Orlando
Amazon paid anti-union consultants in Central Florida hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2023
And some federally required information reported by the anti-union consultant appears to be fake.
Aerosmith adds 2025 Orlando date to ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour
Get your toys out of the attic
Florida AG Ashley Moody joins lawsuit to block Biden’s student-debt forgiveness plan
Along with Florida, the other states that filed the lawsuit are Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, Ohio and Oklahoma
Federal judge blocks Florida’s pronoun restriction law for teachers
The challenge alleged the law violates the teachers’ First Amendment rights and runs afoul of a federal civil-rights law
NYC pop chameleon Julia Wolf comes to Orlando’s Social
The performer elevates the modern pop game
Madison McFerrin brings her fresh and futuristic R&B sound to Judson’s Live
McFerrin has staked her own musical claim beyond her notable last name
Orlando music lifer Steve Garron’s Guarantees release new 7-inch single, ‘Tupac and Kurt Cobain’
Timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Cobain’s death
Orlando folk-pop juggernaut The 502s kick off tour at House of Blues this week
Can you even handle their sweetness?
What to watch this week: Walton Goggins eating every scene in game adaptation ‘Fallout’ on Prime Video
If them big ol’ chompers ain’t your thing, here’s everything else debuting on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+ and the rest
The Pride Prom takes over Orlando Science Center this weekend
Start those Promposals now and you might be going steady by the time Come Out With Pride rolls around
Wordle creator Josh Wardle to speak in Orlando this week
The word artist speaks at UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design
College radio documentary ‘35,000 Watts’ screens in Orlando this week courtesy Rollins station WPRK
Keeping terrestrial radio weird for decades
Vicki Landon looks to the future as the new director of Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Office
Landon will continue the decades-long legacy left by her predecessor, Terry Olson
Sushi Pop chef-owner Chau Trinh hosts ultimate omakase experience this month
The immersive experience will feature more than 17 courses
Glam-phantom Scott Yoder returns to an Orlando stage Wednesday — this time with a full band
Future Bartenderz, Super Passive and The Sourdrops open
Orlando’s soul rebels The Sh-Booms headline SoDo After Dark event
They’ll put the SOul in SoDo April 20






