March 25-31, 2026
The Commission Beer Chamber issues its third mixtape; we review Seemo’s Shawarma; Anthem Orlando hosts “Love Is Love” variety show; Ironing returns to Florida, and more.
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Commission Beer Chamber releases third volume in mixtape series spotlighting Orlando hip-hop
Now on its third volume, the Beer Chamber Mixtape series is an official bottling of what goes down at the Commission.
Adoptable pup Puffin is incredibly mushy and extremely treat-driven
Puffin is a 1-year-old stray at Orange County Animal Services who was found running in traffic at night by a good Samaritan.
If you had a ruff week, Pints N’ Paws in Sanford might be just what you need
Born from the founder’s love for both craft beer and his faithful pup, Pints N’ Paws brings together more than 70 local breweries, businesses and performers for a day of beer tastings, live music and activities for both humans and canines. All proceeds from Pints N’ Paws are donated to care for area dogs and…
Comedian and actress Ali Wong takes the stage at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center this weekend
Multi-talented comedian, actress, director, writer and producer Ali Wong is getting back to her roots with a stand-up tour that stops in Orlando this week.
Winter Park Playhouse closes their Orlando Shakes residency with a Kevin Kelly cabaret
Over the past quarter-century, Kevin Kelly has become one of Central Florida’s most celebrated crooners by effortlessly transporting audiences back to the era of Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra.
Perla’s Pizza x Smoke + Donuts collab in the Milk District; Unplugged Social Cafe opens on I-Drive
Unplugged Social Cafe has opened at 8267 International Drive, featuring ethically sourced coffee, dirty sodas, locally sourced pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads by day — and wine, charcuterie and small bites by night … Uma Sushi & Ramen has opened in the old Takumi Ramen space at 486 N. Orange Ave. near Amelia St. downtown…
Seemo’s Shawarma will make your weekend dining decision quick and easy
Steak shawarma wrapped in Palestinian saj bread comes stuffed with house pickles, tomatoes, red onions and parsley. Then tahini and pomegranate sauce is spooned in, followed by a dash of sumac. Wonderful stuff
Dimas Sanchez & the Afro-Latin Jazz Project spread the gospel of Latin music in Orlando this weekend
Spotlighting Latin jazz here should be considered compulsory, and few are better suited to showcase it than Dimas Sanchez. As one of the city’s preeminent ambassadors of Latin music, Sanchez doesn’t simply play the music, he spreads the gospel of its heritage with scholarly knowledge and purpose.
Orlando Ballet takes on the works of Balanchine, Godden and Gill at Steinmetz Hall
The troupe will perform George Balanchine’s 1950s “Allegro Brillante,” alongside contemporary pieces by Mark Godden (“Angels in the Architecture”) and, much closer to home, Heath Gill’s “Confronting Genius.”
K-Pop stars Twice come to Orlando for a two-night run of shows
Twice differs from other K-pop ensembles with their playful and carefree synth-pop sound.
Void and Herakleion headline a good old-fashioned thrash bash in Orlando
Classic metal crew Void are headlining a good old-fashioned thrash bash that calls for wild theater and full regalia, so break out the studded cuffs and leather because the rock flames are gonna fly.
New on Netflix: ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ on Thursday
Streaming premieres this week: “Bait” — Jeff Bezos gets all meta (you should pardon the expression) with a comedy series that stars Riz Ahmed
The National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant crowns a winner in Orlando this week
As you read this, the National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant preliminaries are already underway at Southern Nights, with the final round happening Wednesday night.
Cabaret show ‘Love Is Love’ brings all the feelings to Orlando, one song at a time
Aka Cabaret is turning Anthem Orlando into a pink-hued, rose-festooned celebration of love and community with its variety show “Love Is Love.”
Ride the chaos flow with Ironing at My Sister’s House in Winter Park this week
“If I practice, I’ll practice techniques, but not ever try to recapture exactly what happened a certain way when I was practicing, because it’ll never happen the same way twice,” Chadwick says.
BoDeans mark 40th anniversary of rough and rustic debut album on stage at Judson’s Live
This 100-plus-show extended fete is worthy of an album like Love & Hope, a platter that was defiantly timeless upon its 1986 release.
North Carolina darkwave duo Feyleux return to Will’s Pub this week
LGBTQ+ darkwave duo Feyleux return to Orlando. In contrast to their oft ethereal and eerie recordings, live the duo of Erica Gilstrap and Laurie Ruroden are a rougher proposition
