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Four ways to celebrate Bastille Day in Orlando this year
On July 14, the French celebrate Bastille Day, which commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution that began with the storming of the Bastille fortress. Across the pond, they get the day off and there are tons of fireworks, but there are a few ways Francophiles can celebrate on this side of the Atlantic. Mainly,…
49 crosses for Pulse victims moved from hospital to history center
In the weeks after June 12, mourners went to several spots around Orlando to mourn the 49 people lost at the gay nightclub Pulse, and one of the most iconic spots was created after artist Greg Zanis traveled from his Illinois home to bring 49 white wooden crosses and placed them near a lake at Orlando…
Pokémon Go pub crawl: A partial list of bars and restaurants where you can catch them all
Unless you live under a rock, you know by now that Pokémon has made an insanely popular comeback and everyone you know is obsessed with the Pokémon Go game. (Maybe you’re playing too!) We’re not giving you a cheat sheet, but here’s a little pub crawl/game plan which may or may not get you closer…
Orlando-based Subrosa BMX company unveils line of Slayer bikes
File under “love of metal makes for strange bedfellows.” Longwood-based BMX company Subrosa has entered into an exclusive partnership with thrash metal icons Slayer to collaborate on a series of Slayer-inspired BMX designs. And the results are absolutely stunning. The “Cradle to Grave Collection” comprises four Slayer brand bicycles and is just as sinister and sleek…
A Florida news anchor walked through a live newscast searching for Pokémon
A news anchor at WTSP in Tampa, Florida, walked through a live taping of the weather segment because she was playing Pokémon Go. A bold reminder that you shouldn’t completely stare at your screen while playing Pokémon Go. Related Stories
How to help the Milk District achieve Main Street neighborhood status: learn Wednesday
Orlando currently has nine Main Street neighborhoods, but if our friends living in the Milk District had their way, the area east of Thornton Park known for being the home of T.G. Lee Dairy would be No. 10. Being designated a Main Street means getting financial assistance, technical help and intensive training, and in turn,…
Watch the official music video for the all-star Orlando tribute ‘Hands’
The music video for “Hands,” an all-star musical tribute to victims of the Pulse shooting, debuted today on the Interscope Records YouTube channel. The song, featuring the likes of Selena Gomez, Britney Spears and Imagine Dragons, is accompanied by a video featuring footage of the recording of the song, as well as appearances from Patience Carter,…
A Florida woman was driving and praying with her eyes closed and crashed into a house
A Fort Walton Beach woman crashed her car into house after praying with her eyes closed, Thursday morning, July 7. The 28-year-old woman apparently ran through a stop sign and crashed into the yard of a house in Mary Esther, according to Northwest Florida Daily News. No one was injured but the woman was cited…
Orlando’s Wahlburgers restaurant is the focus of this week’s episode of ‘Wahlburgers’
Downtown Orlando’s Wahlburgers will be the subject of this week’s episode of Wahlburgers on A&E. The episode was filmed before the Pulse shootings; we are waiting to hear back from reps of the show, but it’s a safe bet that some reference to the tragic events was added in post-production. “Cameras from A&E were on…
Universal Orlando has TONS of new projects in the works
As summer rolls on, Universal Orlando is closing in on its last few major openings for the year. Both Skull Island: Reign of Kong and The Incredible Hulk are looking to open soon at Islands of Adventure, with Kong having random soft openings since beginning of summer. Just across Hollywood Way, Universal’s brand new 5th…
Guardians of the Galaxy, Tron, Pixar and more rumored to be headed to Epcot
While most of the focus at Walt Disney World has been on Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, there’s a growing list of rumored possible fixes for major issues that have been plaguing Epcot. The brand new Frozen Ever After ride recently opened in Norway, and the new international film, along with the new third theater,…
Bring to Orlando: All-black “Ninja Dogs” at IKEA Japan
Of all of the weird viral (in the internet sense) foods we’ve seen come out of Japanese culinary culture lately – ramen burgers, water cake – this is one bad dog. We can only imagine that the brains behind the IKEA Japan team must have seen Burger King’s black Halloween Whopper and got a little…
Disneyland could be saying goodbye to fireworks
Disneyland is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary with various shows, including the largest fireworks show in the history of the park. Come September, most of the celebration will come to an end, including the massive fireworks show. Rumors, now picked up by Yahoo, speculate that Disneyland will cut back on fireworks at the park. Fireworks…
Ten arrested after sit-in at Marco Rubio’s downtown Orlando office
Ten protesters were arrested by police after a sit-in at U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s downtown Orlando office, where about 70 protesters spent Monday demanding legislation for gun control, LGBTQ protections and safer communities of color. The coalition of demonstrators were responding to recent tragedies and Rubio’s actions following the mass shooting at the gay nightclub…
Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio and more coming to Amway
Alright stop, collaborate, and listen because just about every ’90s era rap and R&B group will soon be descending on the Amway Center. The “I Love the 90s” tour, which includes Vanilla Ice, Color Me Badd, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Tone Loc, All-4-One, Young MC, Kool Moe Dee and more, stops in Orlando December 3. Tickets start…
Electric violinist Lindsey Stirling announces Orlando concert
Lindsey Stirling, the violinist best known for incorporating dancefloor electronics into her music to massive YouTube and chart success, has announced an Orlando show this autumn. Stirling will be touching down in Orlando on October 29 at the Bob Carr Theater. TIckets go on sale this Friday (July 15) and can be purchased here. This…
Food and Wine Unite remembers Pulse victims with a celebration of life
Yesterday two of Orlando’s favorite chefs, Kevin Fonzo of K Restaurant and Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers Catering, brought their friends and peers from around the city together with foodies to pay their respects to the Pulse victims. Food and Wine Unite was a benefit event for the staff and volunteers of the GLBT Community Center of…
The guys behind Rock Hard Revue are launching a sexy butler service, sort of
An ab-solutely sexy new service is coming to Central Florida. The Bare Naked Butlers Professional Party and Event Service, coming from the creators of the Rock Hard Revue, will be launching in Central Florida this summer. While they’re not actual butlers, the BNB are described as “handsome, charming male models” designed to provide eye candy…
7-Eleven Day is today, which means free Slurpees
7-Eleven is giving out free Slurpees to celebrate it’s nameday with a little extra pomp and circumstance this time around. Today only, walk into any participating 7-Eleven store and grab a free small-sized Slurpee. The offer started at 11 a.m. and will run until 7 p.m. You’ll probably notice that the free Slurpee cups look…
Epcot releases full musical lineup for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Have, you, the discerning gourmand and music enthusiast, ever thought to yourself, “This Epcot Food and Wine Festival is all well and good, but it’s not for me until I can see either Boyz II Men or Wang Chung mid-bite of brie?” Epcot’s got you covered. They’ve released the lineup of this year’s Eat to…
Protesters hold sit-in at Marco Rubio’s Orlando office for 49 victims killed at Pulse
Almost a month after a mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse that left 49 dead, protesters are holding a sit-in at U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s Orlando office asking him to take a stand on gun control and against homophobic legislation. Around 75 ppl from @OrgNow and other groups holding #SitInForThe49 in @marcorubio Orlando office…
Quickly Boba and Snow plans four new locations between now and 2017
Proving they’ve been able to work magic in the corner spot off Maguire and East Colonial (the place is seemingly always packed), the owners of Quickly Boba & Snow have revealed that they’re planning more than just the one new location on Universal Boulevard, which is tentatively slated to open in September. In fact, they’re…
Downtown WOB hosts grilled-cheese pairing dinner with Central 28 Beer Company on July 13
Attention, cheeseheads: If there’s one pairing dinner you should definitely attend, this is it. On Wednesday night, July 13, the World of Beer location in downtown Orlando will host a dinner featuring four grilled cheese sandwiches paired with Central 28 Beer Company brews, a brewery out of DeBary, starting at 7 p.m. WOB has released…
Sanders supporters lose on trade, fracking but win on minimum wage in Democratic platform debate
Amid many boos and screams of “shame,” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ delegates could not get sufficient votes to include several key progressive positions in the final meeting of the Democratic platform in Orlando, including an explicit condemnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but were able to get support for a $15 federal minimum wage. The…
Pulse mass shooting victims honored at vigil by national Democratic Party
Democrats took a break from concreting their party’s most progressive platform to honor the 49 victims of the mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse. The intimate vigil inside the Orlando Museum of Art featured speeches from locals and top leaders in the party, including U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chairwoman of the Democratic National…
‘Ladies of Lake Eola High Seas’ sails in choppy waters, but is worth the ticket
It would be impossible to erase memories of the cross-dressing actors that originated Michael Wanzie’s “Ladies of Eola Heights” comedies a decade ago, but with their third outing (and the first installment written specifically for them) the female revival cast of Beth Marshall, Peg O’Keef and Blue Star has indisputably made the madcap Locksdale sisters…
Democrats craft final party platform in Orlando
Democrats from all over the country descended into Orlando to debate what the party stands for and put the final touches on its platform. Friday started off friendly enough, but tensions between supporters of the party’s presumptive nominee, Hillary Clinton, and runner-up Bernie Sanders were clearly present. Before the Democratic National Platform Committee kicked off…
The Queers and the Ataris to play Will’s Pub in September
Punk-pop fans, rejoice. The Queers and the Ataris are touring together later this year and have just announced a show at Will’s Pub. At 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, two generations of punk-pop royalty will collide as Lookout! Records stalwarts and New England punk godfathers the Queers share the stage with spiritual children the…
Florida pushes to release investor names in medical marijuana dispute
Lawyers for the Florida Department of Health have given a Jacksonville nursery until Monday to take action on an attempt to keep secret a list of investors affiliated with a bid to become one of a handful of medical marijuana operations in the state. The move came after wrangling between lawyers for the state and…
Circo Orlando, a fancy new restaurant with a retractable glass roof, to tower over I-Drive
If you’ve ever watched Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, then you surely remember hobnobbing host Robin Leach name-dropping New York City resto Le Cirque (as well as Spaaaaago) on more than one occasion. Well, the same folks behind the famed Le Cirque – the Maccioni Restaurant Group – are opening its Italian counterpart, Circo…
Rep. Corrine Brown allegedly used bogus scholarship funds to go to a Beyoncé concert
As the Beyhive will tell you, tickets to Beyoncé’s World Formation Tour were not cheap, but that didn’t really matter to Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown. Friday morning Rep. Corrine Brown was indicted on 24 federal counts in a Jacksonville court. The charges stemmed from allegations that she used a bogus scholarship called One Door for…
Jungle Cruise operators are now free to make dad jokes about crocodiles
Operators of Walt Disney World’s Jungle Cruise, a ride built on the puns of our father’s fathers, are now allowed to bring back jokes about crocodiles. Following the June 14 death of a 2-year-old by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the company has been steadily removing any and all references…
Playalinda Brewing Company to open 16,000-square-foot beer garden and restaurant
Playalinda Brewing Company is expanding and opening the Brix Project this summer– a restaurant, brewpub and beer garden in Titusville. The founders of Playalinda Brewing Company, Bryan and Donna Scott, Katie Raike and former Cask & Larder brewmaster Ron Raike, will create the Brix Project, which will include a brewpub with 20 taps, a restaurant and a beer garden in a 16,000-square-foot…
J-Lo and Lin-Manuel Miranda release “Love Make the World Go Round” single to benefit Pulse victims
In a rush of when-worlds-collide creative energy, Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda (of Hamilton mega-fame) just released a digital collaborative single – “Love Make the World Go Round” – on iTunes, with all benefits going to benefit victims (and their families) of the Pulse nightclub shooting. On Tuesday, we showed you a preview, but now…
Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown indicted on 24 federal counts
Rep. Corrine Brown and her chief of staff, Elias “Ronnie” Simmons, were charged Friday in a federal court in Jacksonville, Florida, for their roles in a conspiracy and fraud scheme. Brown and Simmons are facing 24 charges, including participating in a conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, multiple counts of mail and wire fraud,…
New ‘pop-up brunch’ coming to Farm & Haus at East End Market
Farm & Haus, the farm-to-table meal delivery service operating out of East End Market, is now getting into the brunch game. Every Saturday for the entire month of July, Farm & Haus will host a “pop-up brunch” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in East End Market’s courtyard. Every brunch will feature special à…
Orlando activists unite against assault weapons, call for ban
In the wake of the mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse that killed 49 people and injured 53, activists in Orlando rallied on the steps of City Hall on Thursday for a ban on assault weapons. Carlos Navarro, who organized the protest and founded the group, is also a cohost at “Monsters In The…
Rapper Sage Francis to return to Orlando this Fall
Sage Francis has announced a return to Orlando on December 2 at the Social. Tickets are $15-$20 with local support coming from the Solillquists of Sound’s satellite project Chakra Khan, SKIP and Sean Shakespeare. The show is somewhat of a family affair as it’s being booked and promoted by Swamberger (also of Solillaquists), while Sage Francis himself…
Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown will face federal charges Friday
Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D) has been indicted on federal charges likely related to her involvement with an unregistered charity in Virginia, reports First Coast News. Since the indictments are sealed, the details pertaining to the charges have yet to be released, but it’s a safe bet they have something to do with the Congresswoman’s alleged connection…
SeaWorld Orlando returned three rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild today
SeaWorld Orlando returned three rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles to the ocean Thursday, July 7, at Sebastian Inlet State Park in Melbourne Beach. The turtles were in SeaWorld’s Rescue Center due to a variety of reasons, including entanglement in fishing gear, shark attack wounds and debilitated sea turtle syndrome, according to a press release from SeaWorld Orlando.…
Orlando selected as one of 10 cities to host flights to Havana
Orlando is one of 10 American cities tentatively approved for commercial airline flights to Havana, Cuba, starting as early as this fall. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that eight U.S. airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, had been chosen out…
Organization to host rally against assault-style rifles at Orlando City Hall
Ban Them, a local group who believes assault weapons and high capacity magazines should be banned in Orlando, will be hosting a rally at City Hall today. According to their Facebook event page, speakers will include State Senator Darren Soto, City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, Community Leader and Activist Kyle Johnson and Carlos Alberto Navarro, the…
Michael Myers will return to Halloween Horror Nights
Once again, Michael Myers will return to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. This time, the masked murdered will be in an all-new maze inspired by the second film in the horror series, “Halloween”, according Universal Orlando. The maze, Hell Comes to Haddonfield, is set to start with the final scene from “Halloween” and have iconic…
Aesop Rock returns and proves his sway never went away (The Social)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Indie-rap paragon Aesop Rock is a figure who, in proving that left turns could be viable, paved the way for a whole millennial generation of daring hip-hop artists. This decade, however, he’s been a little less present than last. But, as his new album (The Impossible Kid, his first one in four…
Yes, Orlando Weekly is a PokeStop; please stop staring at us
After yesterday’s launch of “Pokémon Go” on iOS and Android, you may have seen groups of children – and full-grown adults – wandering through your neighborhood, pointing at random things and yelling gibberish like “Rattata” and “Zubat.” The location-based game, developed by Niantic Labs, lets you use your phone to find Pokémon hidden throughout your…
Rick Scott asks Obama to declare state of emergency over algae blooms
In another round of the blame game surrounding the thick, putrid algae blooms choking the waters of Florida’s Treasure Coast, Gov. Rick Scott is now calling on President Obama to declare a federal state of emergency over the water discharges from Lake Okeechobee. In a letter, Scott asks Obama to declare a federal emergency “due…
Central Florida Whole Foods will host lionfish cooking classes
Whole Foods Market really wants Florida customers to learn to love invasive lionfish. Back in May, Florida Whole Foods locations started to sell the colorful fish for consumption. Now, they plan to teach customers how to cook the fish. The Altamonte Springs (305 E. Altamonte Dr., Suite 1000), Orlando (8003 Turkey Lake Road) and Winter Park (1989 Aloma…
Alligators can climb trees now
A Cape Coral resident is claiming he spotted an alligator sleeping on a tree branch, which, if true, suggests that alligators can climb trees now. Damn. “Saw something in a tree, at first I thought maybe it was a lizard,” said Ronald Saracino to WINK News. “The more I looked at it, the more I…
Broadway stars converge for one-night-only Pulse benefit show in Orlando
Some of the biggest names in Broadway are coming together this July for a Pulse benefit show at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The July 25 performance of “From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Orlando” will feature stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norbert Leo Butz, Kelli O’Hara, Chita Rivera, Jessie…
Listen to “Hands,” an all-star benefit songs for victims of the Pulse shooting
Interscope Records has just released “Hands,” an all-star benefit single featuring over twenty heavy hitters from the pop world joining together as one mega chorus in a show of support for Orlando. Proceeds from this single will benefit victims and families of the Pulse shooting. The roster of musicians taking part includes Mary J Blige, Jason…
3 places to celebrate National Strawberry Sundae Day
I know, I know, you’re thinking, “Is there really a food holiday for every day of the week?” The answer: Yes, yes there is. Today, July 7, is National Strawberry Sundae Day, so we’d encourage you on this 98-degree heat (cue the Nick Lachey crooning), to get out to one of these spots you might…
Orlando City SC has parted ways with Head Coach Adrian Heath
Orlando City SC has “amicably” parted ways with Head Coach Adrian Heath, effective immediately, said the club in a statement sent Wednesday night. “It is always a very difficult decision to part ways with a head coach and not one that the Board of Directors has taken lightly. It is even more difficult when…
Food & Wine Unite at East End Market to help The Center Orlando
Two local restaurant chefs have teamed up to host Food & Wine Unite, a benefit barbecue to help The Center Orlando to rebuild their resources in the aftermath of the Pulse shooting. Chef Kevin Fonzo of K Restaurant and Chef Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers Catering will be recognizing the staff and volunteers of The Center…
Ravenous Pig IS merging with Cask & Larder, and everyone who said we were mistaken can suck it
All I’m saying is, somebody owes us an apology. Possibly more than one somebody. Let’s back up: In May, we were told by a person involved in the RavPig/Cask/Swine restaurant groups’ management that the Ravenous Pig would be relocating into the Cask & Larder space in a space-consolidating move. We’d heard the info from a…
Florida noise specialists Gillian Carter debut new music video
Florida noise specialists Gillian Carter (no stranger at all to Orlando stages) just premiered their new video for “Despondency” via New Noise Magazine. The clip takes the usual “performance footage” music video concept and turns it on its head; first by saturating everything in hues more worthy of a Dario Argento flick and then cutting in panic-attack-inducing glitch…
You can now see Florida’s gross algae problem from space
Florida’s truly disgusting algae problem has escalated to the point that you can now spot the growing mass from space. Nasa’s Landsat 8 satellite captured the picture of Lake Okeechobee above on July 2. As you can see, the blue-green algae bloom has spread to the point that it now covers a good portion of the…
22 free concerts happening in Orlando this week (7/6-7/12)
Wednesday July 6 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Oriented Music Group Open Jam 10:45 pm at St. Matthew’s Tavern, 1300 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. The Zigs, the Rhythm Bros,…
There were nearly 1500 wrong way crashes in Florida last year
Florida drivers need to be a little more careful when passing each other, because according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles there were nearly 1500 wrong way crashes in 2015. The DHSMV reported that 1,490 wrong way crashes, as in crashes where a car drives into the wrong lane and hits another…
The polls for Best of Orlando 2016 are now open
The nominees are in and the final round of voting is here! From now until Wednesday, Aug. 10, we need you to vote on what makes Orlando so great, people, places, things, pretty much everything. VOTE HERE Winners will be announced in our Best of Orlando issue published Wednesday, Aug. 24. Be sure to hashtag #boo2016,…
Gideon’s Bakehouse is moving into East End Market
Gideon’s Bakehouse is opening up a shop in the East End Market on July 19, which means the wait is over for cookies. Gideon’s announced their upcoming shop in a Facebook post Tuesday, saying that soon customers will be able to enjoy their cookies every day if they choose to, without preordering. This comes as a…
Donald Trump probably won’t win Florida
Donald Trump has a Florida problem. On the surface, everything about The Sunshine State makes sense for Trump. His good buddy Gov. Rick Scott is a strong political ally, Florida’s elderly seem to love Trump’s support of Social Security, and he evens owns a “second home” in the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. However, none…
Wrong and Nothing show pacesetting face of Relapse Records (Backbooth)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND In uniting some of today’s best rising rock talent and daring to do it with bold variety, leading-edge metal label Relapse Records showed some extraordinary vision with the recent tour package topped by its new thoroughbreds Nothing and Wrong (July 3, Backbooth). Everyone at some point wishes they could rewrite history a…
Wealthy Florida Legislature has at least 55 millionaires
The 2016 Florida Legislature appears to have been the richest in recent history. And a couple of incoming freshmen, recently elected without opposition, could help make the 2017 class even wealthier. The makeup of the 160 members of the 2016 Legislature, considered a “part-time” lawmaking body where people earn about $30,000 a year, featured at…
DCF restores anti-discrimination protections for Florida’s LGBTQ foster youth
The Florida Department of Children and Families is advancing proposed discrimination protections for LGBTQ foster youth after backtracking on the rules earlier this year. The rules ban anti-LGBTQ bullying, discrimination and conversion therapy, which attempts to change a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. After objections from religious groups, DCF officials crossed out “gender expression” and…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Eddie Justice
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Eddie Justice. His friends knew him as Brycen Banks. That’s the nickname Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30, created for himself. It makes sense when you learn he was an accountant,…
Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina is open at Disney Springs, three local ways to celebrate Bastille Day, plus more in local foodie news
In celebration of Bastille Day on July 14, a Taste of Jazz allows you to listen to some jazz heavies, then enjoy bourbon, whiskey and light bites for $29 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Also on Bastille Day, La Madeleine Country French Café (at the Millenia and Florida malls) treats guests to…
Just in time for the dog days of summer, we take the Mexican Bulldog for a walk
Calling it a cocktail may be a stretch, but this Remix candidate is definitely a classic. It may not meet the standards of propriety and taste of some of our more time-honored and traditional drinks – the Manhattan, the Sazerac – but it’s undeniable summer fun wrapped up in a physics demonstration. The Mexican Bulldog…
Constructive criticism for Orlando’s start-up theater troupes
Through the tragedy and tumult of the past few weeks, Orlando’s arts community has shown remarkable tenacity with an outpouring of creative energy that proves “the show must go on” isn’t merely a cliché. One of my privileges as a theater critic is welcoming new performance troupes to town, and it was sadly symbolic of…
Oakland street artist Erik Groff jumps the curb into the dignified environs of Winter Park City Hall
Attending a Winter Park City Commission meeting can be an interesting experience, as just about anything can become a heated controversy in this city – like building a new and improved library or preserving historically significant buildings. Adding to the push-pull incongruity, artist Erik Groff is exhibiting his work this summer on the second floor…
Opening in Orlando: The Secret Life of Pets and Swiss Army Man
The Secret Life of Pets One of the most short-sighted corporate decisions I’ve ever witnessed was when Universal Orlando replaced its joyous, timeless Hanna-Barbera ride with a Jimmy Neutron attraction. As Mitch Hedberg would have said, “Jimmy Neutron? Yeah, I remember that … day.” Some franchises have legs and some just don’t, so it’s fortunate…
Mike and Dave need a better movie
Watching this film will make you stupider
Savage Love (7/6/16)
My wife and I have been married for 14 years and in a committed (I assumed) relationship for 17 years. Sex between us (often kinky) has always been great. We have a wonderful life together and two perfect children. I thought we were good; turns out things were too good to be true. I learned…
Gimme Shelter (7/6/16)
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate this holiday? Look no further! Adopt patriotic Conrad (A352939), who is a 4-year-old male dog. He is crossing his paws and hoping the stars (and stripes!) align for a calm and laid-back forever family. He likes long walks, treats and back scratches. Conrad also has heartworm disease, so…
Will’s Pub goes full tiki, the Uke-A-Ladies more than just a pleasant breeze, the Alley keeps the historical Sanford blues flame alive
Will’s Lil’ Tiki Party (June 26) was the latest themed experiment by the inventive party-makers at Will’s Pub. For this, the venue was transformed in one of the most complete atmosphere takeovers I’ve ever seen here. From the poke food truck outside to the great vintage Hawaiian visuals to all the bamboo, fronds and coconuts…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, July 6-12
Wednesday, 6 Halsey MUSIC The brutally honest singer-songwriter found her way to fame through YouTube covers and SoundCloud originals, like many other artists these days, but she has quickly upgraded from her role as the opening act for Imagine Dragons and the Weeknd to headlining her very own tour. Halsey’s forte is songs about sadness…
Gabba-gabba-heys with the Golden Pelicans
Concert preview
Picks This Week: Chino Y Nacho, Nora En Pure, Comrades and more
The Zigs It’s a headline gig for this new local project featuring members of Zap Dragon and the Die Tryin’s. 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Will’s Pub, free Chino Y Nacho This Venezuelan post-boyband project has risen to superstar status with its sleek, poppy reggaeton hybrid. 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at House of…
