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Florida Film Festival returns for a 32nd year, bringing wild and wide-ranging cinema to Orlando
10 days of cinema from around the world
So many films, so little time: Our most anticipated movies of FFF 2023
With almost 170 films being screened over the 10-day festival, there’s no way any human could see all, or even most, of the Florida Film Festival bounty. Experienced festival-goers know that some strategy is involved — and perusing the film schedule early is key. We’ve looked it over pretty closely ourselves and came up with…
Vinyl listening room and bar Proper opens in downtown Orlando
New “vinyl listening room” and bar Proper opens Friday (today!) in downtown Orlando, providing a haven for folks who want to listen to some records while sipping on a quality beverage. Located at 112 S. Orange Ave,, Proper serves up craft cocktails and DJs (“selectors”) spinning vinyl LPs in comfy and rather elegant surroundings. DJ/Selecting…
Epcot reveals dates for this year’s International Food and Wine Festival
The wildly popular International Food & Wine Fest is coming back to Epcot this summer, and it’s sure to draw in the usual crowds. The signature Epcot event runs from July 27-Nov. 18, featuring more than 25 Global Marketplaces (food stalls) old and new, serving up international cuisine from six continents, including countries like Canada, Spain and…
Florida’s six-week abortion ban passes in House, heads to Gov. DeSantis
Moving forward with the six-week limit, however, is contingent on the outcome of a pending Supreme Court case
Dethklok and Babymetal bring ‘Babyklok’ tour to Orlando this summer
Doodly ding-dong tick-tock.
Peter Frampton ‘comes alive’ in Orlando this summer
The ‘Never Say Never’ tour is a sequel to last year’s ‘Finale’ tour.
Florida Senate backs controversial higher-ed bill, with changes to hiring and curriculum requirements
Senate Democrats criticized the proposed curriculum-related issues in the bill
Pig Floyd offshoot Pigzza announces opening date, and it’s soon
Pigzza will serve barbecue/pizza fusion cuisine
Rollins College dining workers formally file for a union election
Rollins College could gain a union on campus for its dining workers
‘Ava’s Law’ bill allowing pregnant people to delay prison time advances in Florida House
The legislation was drafted in response to the death of a baby born in Alachua County Jail last year
Orlando Fringe Festival offers live ‘trailers’ of upcoming Fringe fare with the Local Teaser Show
Two seatings: a nice, family-friendly show and a naughty, adults-only show.
Wilco’s Nels Cline looks back on his musical life ahead of the band’s show at the Hard Rock Live
‘I don’t wanna get all weird and morbid, but oops, it might be’
Universal Orlando to shutter Poseidon’s Fury in May
It’s been there since Islands of Adventure’s opening day in 1999
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to push $200 million to expand Florida wildlife corridor
The corridor is envisioned as connecting 18 million acres of land from the Florida Keys to the Panhandle
Latin artist Arcángel set to play Orlando for the first time ever in October
The tour’s closing date is in Orlando
Florida bill would hide from public certain guests who visit Gov. DeSantis’ mansion
The bill also would shield travel records of the governor and other state leaders
Australian cult hero Partiboi69 brings the party to Orlando’s Elixir
What’s in a name? Well, in the case of underground club icon Partiboi69, everything. Embodying every part of his ridiculous moniker, this Australian cult hero is as much persona as artist. A figure that’s simultaneously high-concept and lowbrow, Partiboi69 is a living cartoon of bad taste, karate moves and man thongs. Thing is, though, his…
Thomas Milovac plays a program of avant-garde improv jazz
The In-Between Series Monday evening at CityArts
New on Netflix: In ‘Florida Man,’ an ex-cop and Sunshine State expat returns to the swamp
We sure hope the rest of the sets are better than this unconvincing Orlando International Airport
Norigami presents superb slices of seafood in Plant Street Market in Winter Garden
Cutting fine figures
The Dough Show specializes in savory Egyptian stuffed pies; Jeff’s Bagel Run is in expansion mode; Wine 4 Oysters opens another location
All the mouth-wateringest local food news
Comedian Katt Williams headlines a big arena show in Orlando on Friday
Comedy legend Katt Williams returns to Orlando Friday as part of his “2023 & Me Tour.” The stand-up comedian, actor and rapper has made a name for himself with sharp-witted dialogue and always-fresh material, fearlessly curated in the current social climate: searing burns, no-holds-barred political jabs and, sure, raunchy sex jokes. Williams has established himself…
Alien Witch offshoot Doxy release new album of skeletal psych-rock
Once again, Dee Crittenden is proving to be one of Orlando’s more restless artists. Apparently, the prolific Alien Witch and Fabulous Weapon acts aren’t enough to contain this seemingly inexhaustible wellspring of musical ideas, because Crittenden just debuted new solo project Doxy and will soon follow with yet another vessel named Sextoy. On freshly released…
The Orlando Book Festival is a bibliophile’s dream come true this weekend
The annual Orlando Book Festival is almost here, bringing a packed day of panels, author talks and more bibliophile goodness. The Orange County Library System hosts the daylong festival at the Orlando Public Library downtown, featuring workshops on crafting your own Young Adult novel, the ins and outs of writing for kids, and panels with…
The International Food on Wheels Festival brings a whole world of cuisine to the Milk District
Join some of Orlando’s busiest, tastiest food trucks as they serve up dishes from around the globe. That’s right, the International Food on Wheels Festival motors its way into the Milk District’s Festival Park to close out the weekend. Taste your way around the world via authentic cuisine and exotic drinks from the likes of…
Get happy! Happy Fits play rescheduled Orlando show at last
It seems only fitting that a group dubbed “that fruit band” by fans is returning to the orange capital of the world as part of their latest tour. With a bold modern rock sound that packs a powerful yet comforting punch, the Happy Fits’ newest album, Under the Shade of Green, takes their already catchy…
Free Will Astrology: ‘A confusing loss is about to yield a clear revelation you can use to improve your life’
Horoscopes for the week of April 13-19
Florida Groves Festival brings Thievery Corporation, Inner Circle and more to Orlando Amphitheater
This weekend the Florida Groves Festival takes over the Orlando Amphitheater with a cast of headliners poised to play, ahem, blazing sets. The fest has a tripartite focus on music, the arts and, yes, cannabis. Some of the bigger acts this year include Thievery Corporation, Collie Buddz, Inner Circle, Protoje, Fortunate Youth, Kash’d Out, Bumpin…
Frankie Rose, Donzii and Fashion Bloc make for an evening of dark-pop delight
Thursday night at Will’s Pub
Belarusian post-punkers Molchat Doma get cold in Orlando
They play the Plaza Live on Friday
Laura Jane Grace comes back home to Florida at a crucial time
‘There’s a part of me that wonders, could this be my last time touring through Florida?’
Drum+bass icon LTJ Bukem conjures up the glory days of 1990s Orlando dance music
Friday night at Iron Cow
New Generation Theatrical returns to the Abbey with ‘Jesus: Origins,’ a superhero spoof
It isn’t half as blasphemous as it sounds
Here we go again: Florida anti-union bill teed up for a full House vote despite mass opposition
The bill, described as ‘union-busting’ by critics, now heads to the full House for a vote
Industrial legend Paul Barker brings Lead Into Gold to Will’s Pub on Wednesday
Opening are Tampa’s Aeon Rings and Orlando’s Bacon Grease
