May 20-26, 2026
Orlando’s very own queen Myki Meeks wins “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18. Plus a review of Primo, preview of Blone Noble at Iron Cow, Patrick Hagerman’s new album, and things to do this week.
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Orlando drag performer Myki Meeks opens up about snatching the crown on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
“I don’t really want to restrict myself to a certain way of dressing when we are choosing what we want to be. I’ve always said that the character of Myki Meeks is the actress underneath it all, and she’s taking on whatever role is thrown her way.”
Primo presents gorgeous plates of Med-Italian fare prioritizing local ingredients
Primo holds a special place in my life — it’ll always be the restaurant in which my wife thought I was going to propose to her, but I didn’t. Perhaps “singular place” is a more appropriate term, because Primo really is just that. Singular for its longevity (the Grande Lakes outpost of the Rockland, Maine,…
Adoptable pup Chevy is a ‘big mush’ and a ‘Velcro dog’
Chevy is waiting to meet you at the Orange County Animal Services shelter.
Bad As’s Burgers closes Curry Ford operation; New York-famous H&H Bagels opens in Altamonte Springs
Orlando restaurant news of the week: openings, closings, moves, and special events
Now streaming: The Duffer Brothers are back with premiere of ‘The Boroughs’
Streaming Wednesday, May 20: Carizzma — An Argentinian influencer makes an ungainly stumble into her 30s, and things get only more complicated thanks to the arrival in her life of a messy gentleman with dissociative identity disorder. The twists here are that the title heroine is played by a man, one Julian Kartun, and each…
Blone Noble, Panic! DJs and the world’s strongest fog machine converge in Orlando
Salaway says “other masks” aren’t necessary now he has the Blone Noble persona, “because I’ve just got one good one now.”
Next Door Live features Orlando musicians playing impromptu sets all over Audubon Park this weekend
The Next Door Live lineup features 11 local musicians taking over various shops, stops and venues (ad hoc and not) throughout the day.
Leu Gardens hosts a deliciously educational honey tasting class this weekend
The event aims to teach about the history of honey-making, beekeeping and the various uses of different types of honey, hosted by environmental scientist, butterfly gardener and backyard beekeeper Christopher Stalder. The honey will be paired with madeleine tea cakes. As climate change ravages the honeybee population to record lows, it’s important to support awareness…
House duo Sidepiece poised to make Orlando sweat this weekend
The twosome of Dylan Ragland and Ricky Mears were already well-known as solo artists — as Party Favor and NITTI, respectively — but came together at first informally to bounce ideas off one another and quickly discovered a creative synergy that’s taken them all over the world. The Sidepiece sound spans the many flavors of…
Orlando Americana artist Patrick Hagerman at last releases debut album
With maturity comes the patience and commitment to know that something’s not ready until it’s right. And so it’s only now that Hagerman’s debut full-length album is finally set for release. On May 22, Gathering Turquoise will drop — and, befitting its time on the vine, the album is a crystal and comprehensive bottling of…
Two benefit shows for Uncle Lou are happening in Orlando this weekend
Benefit shows for the beloved Uncle Lou are sprouting up fast and rightfully furious. This week has two notable ones.
Miami’s Buko Boys breeze into Orlando for a show at My Sister’s House
Buko Boys honed their sound performing on the streaming platform Twitch, where they would jam, joke and share their close-knit personalities.
Orlando Downtown Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture in grand style this weekend
The annual Orlando Downtown Carnival is a three-day-long celebration of Caribbean culture through food, live music and connection. Beginning on Friday, festivities meet fashion downtown in Carnival on the Runway.
Sanford’s Hurricane Party promises a weekender of punk and ska worthies blowing into town
The Hurricane Party Music Fest lineup is one of the strongest in recent memories, featuring ska and punk malcontents like Against All Authority, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, The Supervillains, and even resurgent bands Skif Dank and The Spitvalves.
Meldamor headline ‘Kick in the Eye’ Orlando goth night
The night features two Florida-based post-punk bands, Last Grasp (Gainesville) and Glass Chapel (Jacksonville), with headliners Meldamor on tour from Phoenix.
Uncontrolled Voltage promises a night of synth adventurism at Will’s Pub
Any edition of live improvisation showcase Uncontrolled Voltage is worth your time just for experimental weirdness alone, but this latest is a particularly exceptional lineup.
Savor neighborhood flavors at Taste of Altamonte this week
Participating vendors include Alpine Bar & Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, First Watch and Hawkers Asian Street Food, among many others. Guests can explore a wide range of flavors — from elevated small plates to craft cocktails and curated wines — with live music soundtracking the flavors.
