The cool teen’s guide to Orlando
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Where to see the future stars of Orlando drag
Despite a surfeit of dedicated queer spaces and venues in the City Beautiful, local drag is having a real moment with a veritable explosion of new faces and bold talent. Here is a rundown of just some of the places to check out the glittering new stars of now … and tomorrow. Black Haus Creature…
In good spirits: Where to get a dressed-up drink in Orlando
There’s no limit to the walks of life, personalities and cultures that call Orlando home, so it only makes sense that the city’s diverse community is mirrored by its endless nightlife options. Decades-old spots handing out cheap beers and karaoke mics aren’t hard to come by around town, but neither are the spaces serving up…
Happy trails: Hiking and biking in Orlando
While Orlando may not be within a stone’s throw of any of Florida’s beautiful beaches, Orlandoans do have the benefit of being close to a number of hiking and biking trails — from the Orlando Urban Trail, snaking through the city and surrounding areas, to the 7-mile beaut of a trail at Black Bear Wilderness…
Keep busy all year ’round: Annual Orlando events
There are fun events happening in the Orlando area all year round — so many, in fact, that it’s easy to let one slip past you. To make sure that doesn’t happen, here’s a quick guide so you can mark your calendars. Check the web to get this year’s dates. JANUARY Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Start…
Arts and theater: Where to find galleries, museums, and more in Orlando’s culture scene
Despite recent challenges, Central Florida still flourishes as a booming hub for the arts. Look beyond the theme parks for entertainment and you’ll find more than a few innovative, and often unconventional, stage productions and art shows. From touring Broadway productions and art exhibits to the creativity of our locals across medium and genre, consider…
Books for every brain: Orlando’s specialist independent bookshops
No matter your preferred reading material, there’s probably a bookstore catering just to you. A new wave of little indies in this town is bravely beating on, bookshops against the current, borne ceaselessly into the toughest economy we’ve seen in decades for small businesses — and damn, we love them for it. Here are some…
