Ivanhoe Village and Mills 50 team up for Virginia Drive Live block party
The corridor between Ivanhoe Village and Mills 50 gets turned into a block party this Saturday. Purchase a $5 wristband and get drink specials at bars and restaurants like Ten10 Brewing, the Grape and Grain, and Santiago’s Bodega. Local businesses will be open and offering various specials as well, along with local artists and vendors…
College Park’s Spring Fest takes over Edgewater Drive Saturday night
Formerly known as Dancing on the Drive, College Park’s Spring Fest brings live music, art, games, food trucks and more to Edgewater Drive on Saturday. The thoroughfare closes to vehicle traffic from Smith Street to Bryn Mawr Street, about three blocks, so be warned if you plan on driving through the area Saturday night. Or…
Big-deal DJ Markus Schulz headlines Celine this weekend
German-American trance DJ Markus Schulz makes an appearance at Celine this weekend. The three-time winner of DJ Times’ America’s Best DJ title is also the host of the influential syndicated weekly radio show Global DJ Broadcast. This is your chance to see him in an intimate club environment at a fraction of the price of…
Orlando astrologer RJ Speiser welcomes the motherly embrace of Taurus season
I’ll be frank, April’s fiery transits kicked my ass. Last month I managed to get an obscene cut on my lip that didn’t heal for weeks, a sick armpit rash just as tank-top season arrived, then my washing machine broke, I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment while wearing only pajamas and finally, I…
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers announce Orlando show this fall
OG Irish punk legends Stiff Little Fingers — the force behind undeniable punk anthems like “Alternative Ulster” and “Suspect Device” — have announced a 40th(!) anniversary tour of the United States where they will be running through classic debut album Inflammable Material pretty much from start to finish. As added incentive, the tour will be…
14 free concerts coming to Orlando this week
Wednesday, May 8: The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 p.m. at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Basecode: DJ Dekay 10 pm at Stonewall Bar Orlando, 741 W. Church St. Wax Nostalgic: Bring Your Own Vinyl 8 pm at The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St. Thursday, May 9:Leisure Chief 10:30 p.m. at Tanqueray’s, 100 S.…
Camping World Stadium hosts the Monster Jam World Finals this weekend
The mega-popular touring exhibition of monster trucks returns to Orlando this weekend for the two-night culmination of its 20th season. The bigger-is-better model of motorsports pits behemoths like Grave Digger, Max-D, Megalodon and more against each other in various stunt and speed contests, scored by a rubric that guarantees each driver is incentivized to eke…
Cirque du Soleil’s new show will replace acrobats with stunt people and combat scenes
As Las Vegas struggles with visitor numbers flattening and MGM announcing hundreds of layoffs, Cirque du Soleil looks to be trying to bring excitement back to their shows with a brand-new concept. When R.U.N. debuts this October at the Luxor, the company’s “first live action thriller” will replace the acrobats that are typical of a Cirque show…
A small Chinese town dreamed of having a sex-toy main street but instead just got the shaft
China’s planned sex-themed main street, poetry village and crayfish town now look to be part of a massive multi-million dollar “illegal fundraising” scam. Just like in Central Florida, where small towns try their best to differentiate themselves with things like being New England-themed or celebrating seaplanes, in China, small towns are struggling as the megacities…
The FBI’s silence on a possible 2016 election hacking is pissing off Florida officials
The FBI is still keeping officials in the dark about a possible hack in Florida during the 2016 election, even as dozens of elections supervisors and representatives from across the state are demanding more information. The statewide ire stems from vague details in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 elections and…
Curse Mackey and SINE announce summer return to Orlando after saving the day for Peter Murphy
Okay, Orlando. They heard your cheers and heartfelt gratitude for helping David J rally and save the day the best he could, after Peter Murphy’s (second) last-minute cancellation last month. And now industrial stalwart Curse Mackey and Austin dark-rockers Sine have pencilled in a return to the City Beautiful in July with support from two…
Florida man arrested for having an ‘I Eat Ass’ sticker on truck says his rights were violated
A Florida man is claiming his First Amendment rights were violated after he was arrested Sunday for sporting an “I Eat Ass” sticker on his truck, which is apparently a violation of the state’s obscenity law. According to the Lake City Reporter, 23-year-old Dillon Shane Webb was pulled over on Highway 90 after an officer…
LaFontaine Oliver leaves Orlando’s local NPR affiliate 90.7 WMFE
LaFontaine Oliver, president and general manager of 90.7 WMFE, announced today he will leave the station. Oliver has accepted a new position in Baltimore as president and general manager of public radio news station WYPR. Oliver will remain in place in Orlando for at least two months to oversee the transition, while WMFE’s Board of Trustees starts a…
Stonewall kicks off Basecode, a new night of harsh industrial music with DJ Dekay
Stonewall devotes itself to the aggressive sounds of harsh industrial beats this Wednesday. Dance or nod along to genre niches like EBM, aggrotech, witch house and dark synth curated by DJ Dekay from industrial band Syn Nine. Similarly themed dark DJ group Crux takes over the patio, so it’s basically a BOGO on all things…
Quintron and Miss Pussycat return to Orlando in November
The legendary outsider music duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat are returning to Orlando this November, with all of the puppetry, pageantry and organ-bashing and Drum Buddy-ing that you would expect. But beyond just a date on a tour, this will also be the release show for the long-promised solo exotica record from Quintron courtesy of…
Joe Lopez announces rematch against John Mina in 2020 Orange County sheriff election
Retired Florida Highway Patrol chief Joe Lopez announced Monday he’s running again for Orange County sheriff in 2020, setting up a rematch against Mina, a 2018 foe who bested Lopez by 32 points in November. Lopez registered for the race on Monday, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website. Both Mina and Lopez…
10 dead issues from the 2019 Florida legislative session
Maybe next year. When lawmakers hit the road Saturday after ending the 2019 legislative session, they left behind hundreds of bills and issues that did not pass. But there’s always the 2020 session, which will start in eight short months. Here are 10 high-profile issues that didn’t make it through the Legislature: —- ABORTION: The…
Shakey Graves’ Orlando show proves you don’t have to get soft to deliver folk music for the masses
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Shakey Graves and Michael McArthur, Plaza Live, May 5 There are exceptions, of course. But often, the prospect of an actor dabbling in music (and vice versa, TBH) draws reaction that ranges somewhere between a raised brow and an eye roll. Thankfully, Austin native Alejandro Rose-Garcia – aka Shakey Graves – is…
Retired WWE wrestler Matt Morgan is now the mayor of Longwood
Retired WWE wrestler Matt Morgan was voted mayor of Longwood by his fellow commissioners Monday. The two-time Impact World Tag Team Champion has been a city commissioner in the Seminole County municipality since 2017. Longwood is among the Florida cities that opt to let their commissioners pick a new mayor each year. All five city commissioners voted…
You can now buy beer and wine at Wekiwa Springs
Beer and wine are now for sale at Wekiwa Springs State Park. The Orlando Sentinel reports the popular Central Florida hangout started selling alcohol at its concession stand in April. Wekiwa Springs and 31 other state parks are selling beer and wine to raise more money for the parks department. The alcoholic beverages can only…
Hepatitis A cases soar past 1,000 in Florida
Florida has had a reported 1,037 cases of the liver disease hepatitis A this year, nearly double the amount reported for all of 2018, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website. The numbers, as of Saturday, show a continued escalation of the contagious disease. Health officials say the outbreak started last…
Medical marijuana firms want to open more storefronts in Florida
Two medical marijuana operators want the state to give them the same treatment as Florida’s largest medical-cannabis firm, after health officials allowed Quincy-based Trulieve to open more dispensaries than a state law allowed. Trulieve challenged a limit on the number of storefronts that was included in a 2017 law aimed at carrying out a 2016…
Plan to expand school vouchers in Florida goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday formally received a major education bill that includes the addition of a new school vouchers program. DeSantis will have until May 21 to act on the bill (SB 7070) and is expected to sign it. In part, the bill calls for creating the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, which would use…
‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah brings his comedy tour to the Amway Center
The Daily Show host and comedian Trevor Noah is bringing his stand-up tour “Loud & Clear” to Orlando’s Amway Center this fall. Noah will be in Orlando on Sept. 28 for one night only. Tickets, which range from $36.50 to $96.50, go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Aside…
Incubus brings ‘Make Yourself’ anniversary tour to Orlando this fall
The 2000s-era alternative rock band Incubus is bringing their show to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center. Incubus brings a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its breakout album, Make Yourself, to Orlando on Nov. 29. Mexican punk band Le Butcherettes plays support on select dates. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. “Make Yourself…
Puerto Rican ice pop company Señor Paleta is opening at the Florida Mall on May 11
Puerto Rican ice pop company Señor Paleta is opening a spot in the Florida Mall this Saturday. The artisanal paleta outpost in Orlando is Señor Paleta’s first venture outside the island and is part of a larger movement of Puerto Rican companies setting up shop in Central Florida to meet the demands of the growing diaspora…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rips Florida Sen. Rick Scott a new one and it’s glorious
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, like pretty much every other Republican in Congress, is obsessed with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The former Florida governor has taken to trolling the New York representative in tweets, letters, op-eds and TV interviews, seemingly in the hopes of getting any kind of attention. On Monday, Scott tried to come for Ocasio-Cortez and her…
Universal Orlando unveils first look at Hagrid in ‘Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure’ coaster
Universal Orlando just gave us a first look at the Hagrid animatronic that will be featured in “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.” On the immersive coaster that debuts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 13, riders will come face-to-face with the Hogwarts gamekeeper as he tries to contain his Blast-Ended Skrewt. “The gentle half-giant will guide…
Jay Boyar, longtime Orlando film critic, passes away: ‘He was made of better stuff’
For Central Floridians of a certain age, the name Jay Boyar will always be synonymous with film criticism. He was the movie reviewer for the Orlando Sentinel at a time when the trade was at its Ebert-driven zenith. Locally, Boyar both benefited from and helped fuel that renaissance. He liked to say he could remember…
Icon Park wants to dominate I-Drive with the world’s tallest drop tower and largest slingshot
Nearly 8 months after announcing the International Drive project, construction has begun on two new record-breaking attractions at Icon Park. The spot formerly known as I-Drive 360 is already home to the tallest observation wheel on the East Coast and the world’s tallest swing ridge, but now it plans to add the world’s tallest drop…
Disney World will soon have new entrances at every single theme park
As Disney World prepares for a massive influx of visitors heading to the resort for Star Wars land and the upcoming 50th Anniversary in 2021, upgrades and expansions can be seen across the resort. At the Magic Kingdom, where crowds are already massive, a new entrance experience is now in the works. World Drive, which…
Florida lawmakers want to make it harder for citizen initiatives to get on the ballot
A measure intended to make it harder for citizens’ initiatives to reach the ballot is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis, after proposed petition-gathering rules were tacked onto a bill in the waning hours of the last full day of the legislative session. The House added the petition-gathering restrictions to a bill focused on local sales…
Hot Snakes make an astonishing comeback at the Abbey
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Hot Snakes, Mannequin Pussy and Witchbender, The Abbey, April 30 Deep pedigree, white-hot output and brief lifespan have given Hot Snakes a particular kind of legendary underground cachet. But it’s looking like they’re now making their story even more surprising and interesting with their current postscript. After ripping three impacting albums of…
Bill creating agricultural hemp program in Florida heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis
Moving quickly after the passage of a federal law, the Florida Legislature on Friday gave final approval to a bill aimed at creating an industrial-hemp industry in the state. Senators voted 39-0 to pass the bill (SB 1020), after the House approved it in a 112-1 vote Wednesday. The bill is ready to go to…
Orlando’s new rideshare hubs open in downtown tonight
Orlando’s new rideshare hubs will open in downtown Friday starting at midnight. The six-month pilot program is launching a rideshare hub at Magnolia Avenue near Heritage Square and a second hub at Gertrude’s Avenue near Jefferson and Washington Streets. The areas will have dedicated pick-up lanes for Uber, Lyft and cab drivers, plus public restrooms, enhanced…
Felipe Rodriguez Tequila House opens in Thornton Park Friday night
It’s only the third of May, but as of tonight, there’s a new spot to get your Cinco de Mayo vibe on. Felipe Rodriguez Tequila House has taken over the Thornton Park space on East Washington Street that was most recently the Truck Stop Restaurant (and once upon a time, very long ago, a gas station).…
Everything wrong with that trailer for the killer Florida alligator movie ‘Crawl’
The trailer for the upcoming Florida-set summer horror flick Crawl premiered today on YouTube, and quickly amassed more than 5 million views. But we think a good chunk of that view count must be from Floridians watching it over and over again to try and figure out just what in the everlovin’ Sunshine State is going…
Get a free Häagen-Dazs ice cream cone in Orlando on May 14
Indulge in a free ice cream cone from Orlando’s Häagen-Dazs locations this month. The ice cream brand is giving out one free scoop of ice cream in a cup, sugar cone or wafer cone at all participating Häagen-Dazs locations on May 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to a news release. No purchase is…
Florida minister could lose his church after officiating wedding between two women
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” –Matthew 18:20 (New International Version) That’s not how every Methodist church feels about LGBTQ marriage, but Andy Oliver, the pastor at Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, certainly sees it that way – and Oliver’s remained steadfast in this, even…
Red Bull’s BC One breakdancing competition comes to Orlando this weekend
Red Bull’s BC One – the world’s largest B-Boy/B-Girl competition series – comes to Orlando this weekend with an All-Star tour stopping in two locations. Tonight, May 3, the BC One All-Stars show off their skills against the Flipside Kings at an exhibition battle and welcome mixer at the Henao Center. Tomorrow, May 4, local…
Gatorland celebrates 70-year anniversary with Gatorpalooza Fun Fest this month
Gatorland is celebrating 70 years of jaw-snapping thrills this month with its first “Gatorpalooza Fun Fest.” The alligator capital of the world kicks off Gatorpalooza on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a press release. The reptiles that call Gatorland home will be joined that day by live music, artisans, vendors, games…
Controversial plan to make former Florida felons pay fees before restoring voting rights clears Senate
Seeking to carry out a November constitutional amendment, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would require repayment of financial obligations before felons’ voting rights could be restored, an issue that’s been a sticking point as lawmakers grappled with one of this year’s most controversial pieces of legislation. The Senate spent about two…
Florida lawmakers just passed one of the strictest laws in the nation against ‘sanctuary cities’
Legislation that would give Florida one of the strictest laws in the nation against so-called sanctuary cities is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving him a chance to fulfill a key campaign promise. The governor praised the final passage of the bill Thursday by the House and Senate after emotional debate in both chambers during…
Acclaimed indie up-and-comer Lucy Dacus brings big sound to the Social
Heavy is the head upon which rests the crown of buzz, but Richmond singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is clearly in this for the long haul, not for the clicks or likes. Dacus has a big voice, guitar chops for days, and a seemingly endless supply of elegant hooks and equally elegant lyrical turns of phrase, all…
Uncomfortable Brunch gets a head start on celebrating Mother’s Day with Cronenberg’s ‘The Brood’
The Uncomfortable Brunch crew doesn’t often program films that are actually considered part of the horror genre. They know that watching a pedophile in Todd Solondz’ Happiness or Dustin Hoffman lose his shit in Straw Dogs or Harmony Korine’s so-called movie Gummo is more likely to make you feel terrible than any amount of gore…
Chicano Batman brings the smooth vibes of Tropicalia to Soundbar this weekend
It’s as if Tropicalia never existed – because for many people it never really did. If one has never heard the sound before, everything is new. David Byrne and Beck have dabbled in the sweet soulful moods of this perennial summertime groove, but Chicano Batman are the current ambassadors and stalwart chaps of laid-back South…
Freak Shop brings DIY artists, creators and music to Will’s Pub
Like an unholy combination of the annual Orlando Zine Fest and Punk Rock Flea Market and so much more, the debuting Freak Shop event (like the two aforementioned events, also outdoors at Will’s) is bursting with pure DIY potential and idealism. This is a formidable and free gathering of zine creators, artists, small record labels,…
Melbourne Seafood Station is opening a spot in Orlando this summer
Melbourne Seafood Station will bring their signature Florida low country boils to Orlando this summer with a new restaurant in Hunter’s Creek. The Space Coast business is opening their fourth location at 3900 Town Center Blvd. in the south Orlando neighborhood. The seafood venture founded by couple Nick and Naomi Moon and their friend Ryan Kelley already…
Disney’s Toy Story Land is getting a rodeo-themed BBQ restaurant
Disney World’s Toy Story Land is getting a rodeo-themed barbecue restaurant soon at Hollywood Studios. The new table-service restaurant will be called “Roundup Rodeo BBQ” and will be located in the backyard of Andy, the boy who owns Woody, Buzz and all the other toys in the original Toy Story movie. The restaurant is supposed…
Universal Orlando’s Today Cafe is opening May 16
Universal Orlando is grand opening its Today Cafe on May 16. The restaurant themed to look like the iconic set of the hit NBC morning show will host an opening later this month with “Today” show stars, including Al Roker, according to a news release. Aside from serving fresh pastries, salads, sandwiches and coffee, the Today Cafe is also offering…
Eola General just rolled out their breakfast menu and now we’re really hungry
Eola General, the new Orlando spot that replaced the shuttered Handy Pantry convenience store, just rolled out its new breakfast menu and made us all very hungry. The Lake Eola Heights store will now be serving fresh waffles with fruit compote, steak and egg sandwiches, and Havana tacos every day until 10:30 a.m, according to a…
Rich people in Orlando make 11 times as much as poor people, study says
Income inequality has increased significantly in Orlando during the past decade, to the point that rich people make 11 times as much as poor people, according to a new study from Apartment List. The analysis shows the wealth gap in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area jumped by 23 percent from 2008 to 2017. Back in 2008, the…
Melt Shop is coming to Orlando
Metro Orlando is getting six more chances to experience the perfect cheese pull. Fast-casual chain Melt Shop announced this week plans to open six Orlando-area restaurants. Industry publication CSA reports that the first Florida location will open later this year in Sunrise at Sawgrass Mall. The Orlando area franchise owner is Bob Picerne, who also owns several Five Guys…
The legendary Acid Mothers Temple lead a psychedelic parade at Will’s Pub
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Acid Mothers Temple, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan and Timothy Eerie, Will’s Pub, April 28 Musically and conceptually, the horizon of Japanese psych rockers Acid Mothers Temple is a wide one. Led by visionary Makoto Kawabata, they’re a collective whose door has been both open and revolving. Further obscuring their identity is their…
Bill that would allow Florida classroom teachers to carry guns heads to DeSantis
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday gave final passage to a wide-ranging school safety bill that would allow classroom teachers to be armed, reversing a decision made last year after the mass school shooting in Parkland. Despite backlash from Democrats, the Republican-dominated House passed legislation (SB 7030) that would expand the controversial school “guardian” program and carry…
Activists dragged out of Florida House chambers for protesting controversial ban on ‘sanctuary cities’
For the second time this legislative session, the House on Wednesday sent a strict “sanctuary city” bill to the Senate, where Senate President Bill Galvano has already said he plans to make changes and bounce the issue back to the House. “We are the Senate, and we’ve made our own adjustments and we will make…
Downtown Orlando could get a new food hall at Church Street
Downtown Orlando could be getting a new food hall at the former El Buda space on Church Street. Documents filed with the city of Orlando by the firm Baker Barrios Architects for the building’s owners, Mason Capital Partners, show plans for a “Church Street Food Hall” concept. The building is the site of the former Bumby…
Spooky Empire is leaving Orlando for Tampa this fall
The Spooky Empire convention is leaving Orlando and moving to a bigger space in Tampa this fall. Organizers say the fall 2019 convention will be at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., from Thursday, Oct. 31, to Sunday, Nov. 3. “Due to an increase in size and scope of logistics, the Spooky Empire team…
Nominate your local favorites in Orlando Weekly’s Best of 2019 readers poll
Orlando Weekly readers know this city better than anyone, which is why every year we look to all of you to inform the public about the champions in our local ring. From May 1 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 2, nominate your favorite restaurants, writers, comedians, dog groomers, politicians and anything else in Orlando that…
Live Nation is offering $20 concert tickets and here are the discounted shows coming to Orlando
Concert promoter Live Nation is celebrating National Concert Week again this year with discounts on a handful of upcoming shows both large and small. And starting today, you have just seven days to get in on this action. From May 1 to May 7, Live Nation is offering discounted tickets through its website and app…
Florida toll road expansion plan heads to DeSantis, despite environmental concerns
A plan for three new and expanded toll roads is traveling to Gov. Ron DeSantis over the concerns of Democrats about the potential for exorbitant costs and sprawling development across environmentally sensitive lands and farm fields. While the governor has not his announced his intentions, environmentalists quickly urged him to veto the legislation. The House…
7-Eleven is now testing a new beer delivery service in Orlando
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is trying to eliminate the need for a beer run. Starting last Friday, the chain began testing a new beer delivery service through its app, 7Now, in 18 cities across the nation, including Orlando, Tampa and Miami. “The Beer Necessities” will offer “everything from traditional beers to craft beers and ciders,”…
Florida toll road expansion plan advances despite environmental fears
The Florida House is ready to put the state on a path toward three new or expanded toll roads in mostly rural regions, despite fears from environmental groups and Democrats about sprawling development and damage to wetlands. With the issue a priority of Senate President Bill Galvano, the House on Tuesday set itself up to…
Florida lawmakers vote to ban cities from banning plastic straws
The Florida Senate on Tuesday passed an environmental bill that includes prohibiting local governments from enforcing regulations on plastic straws over the next five years. On a 24-15 vote, the Senate imposed a moratorium on plastic-straw bans, the latest example of the constant tug-of-war between the Legislature and cities and counties over local regulations. The…
Jonas Brothers comeback tour hits Orlando’s Amway Center this summer
The Jonas Brothers’ comeback will start in Florida two months after the release of the band’s fifth album, and its first in 10 years (Happiness, due on June 7). The band announced the news today, and shared that a 40-date tour would kick off with three Florida dates, including an Aug. 9 gig at Orlando’s…
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More Central Florida visitors experience the efforts of local artists inside a theme park during a single day than will step inside any of Orlando’s museums over the course an entire year. From a lone parade float to an entire themed land, there are countless designers, painters and sculptors laboring behind the scenes of every…
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ICYMI: Orlando Fashion Square Mall may be facing its final days, Florida GOP thwarts Amendment 4, plus other news
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Kabooki Sushi will open a second spot soon, Pizza Bruno closes its downtown counter and more in Orlando foodie news
OPENINGS: Henry Moso, chef/owner of Kabooki Sushi on East Colonial Drive, will soft-open the Dr. Phillips outpost of Kabooki Sushi some time next week in the Bayhill Plaza off Turkey Lake Road … After numerous construction delays, Chronic Tacos has finally opened at the Fountains at Bay Hill plaza on West Sand Lake Road ……
