June 3-9, 2026
The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition opens at Orlando Museum of Art. Plus union busting, Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine, Orlando Fringe Critics’ Choice Awards and things to do this week.
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At Orlando Museum of Art, the ‘Florida Prize’ exhibition assembles crucial new visions of the Sunshine State
Making your way through the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is both motley and harmonious; OMA has set up multiple galleries for each artist.
Streaming: Can Javier Bardem out-Robert Mitchum Bobby De Niro? Find out in Apple TV’s new ‘Cape Fear’
Streaming Wednesday, June 3: Clarkson’s Farm — Austerity rears its ugly head in Season 5, as Jeremy’s operation is hit by government budget cuts and he has to turn to modern technology to stanch the bleeding. Unfortunately, that technology consists of a holographic Liz Truss growing lettuce. (Prime Video) The Legend of Vox Machina —…
Orlando Fringe Critics’ Choice Awards capped a stunningly successful 2026 festival
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival wrapped up its 35th annual installment on Memorial Day with 116 sold-out performances (up from 70 last year) and a total of 43,901 tickets sold to 63,096 patrons, returning a near-record $518,196 to over 1,700 local and traveling artists. Fringe’s traditional closing ceremonies in Loch Haven Park once again…
Orlando musicians are still leaving it all on stage for Uncle Lou
This week’s first star-studded Uncle Lou benefit concert is an all-ages matinee featuring feminist punks M.A.C.E., left-field punks Future Bartenderz, riot grrrls S.M.O.P. and rock teens The Toxic Cats
Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine may lean fusion, but its classics are straight-up fire
Tamara Modern Cuisine aims to lure the moneyed folks of Heathrow while attracting a younger demographic to their social media-friendly confines. I
Rosalia brings big-time Lux tour to arena stage in Orlando
Rosalía brings a fusion of flamenco, electro-pop and R&B to the City Beautiful this week. The Spanish singer-songwriter, praised by critics for her future-forward update of the traditional flamenco style, is at her artistic peak.
Stars from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 bring their Kitty Kat Ball tour to Orlando
Glamorous alumnae of the recently wrapped RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 converge on Orlando this week for Kitty Kat Ball.
Two Orlando musicians encourage your inner bard with their Poets Anonymous workshop series
They discovered mutual interests in poetry — Dylan Thomas comes up as a shared early point of reference — and the DIY instinct to demystify and democratize the creative process.
Prodigal rockers Fast Preacher return to Orlando to kick off their Interstate Tour
Hanson tells Orlando Weekly that the magic of performing live is the ability to mold and expand the sound of his original songs around the varying influences and styles of the other members of Fast Preacher.
A third Greenery Creamery; two Swigs for Orlando; cooked sushi at H Mart and more Orlando restaurant openings and events
ORLANDO RESTAURANT OPENINGS: Another Greenery Creamery will open inside Orlando Racket Sports in a beautiful space next to matcha and coffee bar Saikō. Look for this third outpost of the local ice creamery to open in late June. Swig, a Utah-based “dirty soda” company, has opened at 3607 Aloma Ave. in the Bridgewater Commons plaza in…
Nineties fave Shawn Mullins is ready to sing a ‘Lullaby’ or two in Orlando this week
Nineties favorite Shawn Mullins brings his acoustic Americana groove to the Dr. Phillips Center.
Maverick musical icon Steve Earle sure to wake up sleepy Mount Dora this Sunday
A true maverick icon will be in our midst when alt-country pioneer Steve Earle swings through Central Florida this week.
Orlando Brick Convention presents two days of Lego-mania at the fairgrounds
Lego lovers are building up to the Orlando Brick Convention, showcasing builds, merchandise and all things Lego this weekend.
Orlando hip-hop mainstay TektheINTERN releases eclectic and impressive new album
TektheINTERN is an in-house producer for Beer Money Unlimited and has done production work for local stars.
Central Florida Public Media showcases Orlando finalists in Tiny Desk contest at the Beacham
Each year, emerging artists compete locally in showcases around the country to snag a coveted gig at the Tiny Desk.
