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UPDATED: Gunman taken into custody at Orlando International Airport
Footage of police in standoff with armed man at Orlando Airport. pic.twitter.com/q2vbELqPIa — Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) May 31, 2017 A gunman is reportedly in a standoff with authorities at Orlando International Airport. The airport’s official Twitter account posted about the incident, saying that police are currently on the scene after an armed man was spotted…
Muddy Waters, the restaurant replacing Mucho Tequila and Tacos, opens in Thornton Park this weekend
Thornton Park’s new New Orleans-style restaurant, Muddy Waters, will make its big debut this weekend. Muddy Waters, moving into Mucho’s spot at 101 S. Eola Drive, will hold a friends-and-family invite-only soft open this Friday, and then open to the public on Saturday, June 3. Reservations will be taken for the Saturday dinner service from…
Florida focuses on renewed Zika virus threat
Florida’s largely dry conditions, which might appear to be more conducive to wildfires, shouldn’t be seen as a reason to reduce vigilance in preventing the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. So far this year, Florida has had 50 cases of “travel-related” Zika —- people infected elsewhere who brought the disease into the state. That…
Rapper Bryson Tiller announces Orlando show for August
Rapper/singer/ Bryson Tiller is heading out on his “Set It Off” summer tour with Metro Boomin and H.E.R. later this summer. with The shows were announced today and an Orlando concert is in the mix. This round of touring will support his recent True to Self album, building on his previous Trapsoul popularity. Bryson Tiller plays the CFE Arena…
Rabbit in the Moon come to Orlando House of Blues this summer
Rabbit in the Moon, the godfathers of Florida house music, will be returning to Orlando this August. The psychedelic duo will be performing at the House of Blues on Saturday, Aug. 19. Doors open at 8 p.m. Since their reunion at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in 2016, following a six-year hiatus, singer-performer Bunny and…
Protesters demand an independent Russian probe at this weekend’s March for Truth in Orlando
Activists will voice their frustrations over the apparent mismanagement of investigations into Trump and Putin’s cozy relationship this weekend. On Saturday, June 3, Orlando will join 135 cities across the country for the March for Truth, a nationwide protest demanding transparency in the investigation of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election. The protest will begin…
Always check before you jump in a Florida pool
“Luckily, these homeowners took a second look this morning before jumping in to kick off their Memorial Day,” said the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office in a recent Facebook post. Deputies were called to a home in Venice, Florida, after a woman cleaning the pool found a 7-8 foot gator lurking on the bottom. A local trapper…
Pulse shooting survivor killed in head-on car crash
A woman who survived the mass shooting at Pulse is dead after a head-on car crash Monday on the Central Florida GreeneWay that also killed one other driver. The Florida Highway Patrol says Jahqui Sevilla, 20, was driving southbound on State Road 417 around midnight when her 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer crossed the median and hit a northbound 2016…
Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson appears on ‘America’s Got Talent’ tonight
Orlando comedian Jovan “Preacher” Lawson is set to make a splash on the season premiere of NBC’s competition show, America’s Got Talent. Lawson, who started doing stand-up when he was only 17, got his start in the open mics and showcases around town before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career. While we…
Orlando’s first medical marijuana dispensary opens on Friday
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Orlando is opening its doors to the public this Friday. Knox Medical, a Winter Garden-based company, was approved by the Florida Department of Health to initially sell non-euphoric medical cannabis products that are low in tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, at its locations. The dispensary at 1901 N. Orange Ave. will…
The famous double-decker hop-on, hop-off buses are headed to Orlando
Nearly every major city in the world has the iconic open-top, double-decker buses that tourists use to sightsee around the city. Now these famous buses are finally making their way to Orlando. Starting this summer, Florida Dolphin Tours will be offering hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours of the tourist district. The local tour operator has…
Orca Encounter show at SeaWorld San Diego points to the future of all orcas at SeaWorld
SeaWorld San Diego began soft openings of its new orca show, replacing One Ocean. The new show, which will be coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2018 and SeaWorld Orlando in 2019, replaces the theatrical elements with educational ones. In the past few years, SeaWorld has shifted away from the use of the term “killer…
Disney debuts a new show at Hollywood Studios, without a single announcement
In a surprise move, Disney World unveiled a new projection show Friday night at Hollywood Studios with only a few hours’ notice. The new show, roughly 10 minutes in length, is a celebration of Disney movies, from Mary Poppins to Guardians of the Galaxy. The odd thing about the surprise premiere of the new projection…
Taxwatch: Fewer turkeys, less transparency in Florida’s budget process
Reforms to the way the Legislature puts its budget together lowered the number of “turkeys” wedged into the spending plan, but there are still some items Gov. Rick Scott should consider vetoing, a Tallahassee-based think tank said Friday. Florida TaxWatch included $177.8 million worth of spending in its annual “Turkey Watch” report —- aimed at…
Band of the Week: A Feasting Beast
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you A Feasting Beast. A Feasting Beast is playing Uncle Lou’s on May 30 with Of Tyrants, Young Ghosts, and Tusk. The band is also playing a CD release show on…
Photos from Copper Rocket’s ‘Bar Rescue’ grand reopening
We're here at the filming of the Copper Rocket "Bar Rescue" episode for SpikeTV. The name of the bar will remain, but as you can see in the photos, the interior has gotten a full remodel. #barrescue #copperrocket #maitland #orlando #spiketv A post shared by Orlando Weekly (@orlandoweekly) on May 27, 2017 at 4:28pm PDT…
Country 500 comes to the Daytona International Speedway
The Country 500 “Great America Music Fest” is racing back to Daytona International Speedway this Memorial Day weekend. With tent and RV camping, carnival rides, and two stages playing live music until around midnight on all three days, country music-lovers are in for a weekend packed with Red Solo cups. Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Kid…
Two Florida men arrested for possession of 500 sea turtle eggs
Two Florida men were facing felony charges after allegedly digging up 500 sea turtle eggs to sell on the black market. Last Wednesday, Riviera Beach residents Raymond Saunders and Carl Cobb were arrested after they were caught with 500 turtle eggs on North Hutchison Island, Florida, reports TC Palm. Considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures, Florida…
Florida college cuts spur calls for Rick Scott to veto budget
Upset over a $30 million cut in remedial education funding, state-college advocates are asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto a $1.2 billion portion of the state budget, forcing lawmakers to revamp the spending plan for the 28 colleges. The college advocates say the cuts would have “a devastating impact” on the system and that the…
Feld Entertainment applies for permit to send tigers to German circus
Last Sunday marked the last show from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and many people expected that the animals would finally be able to catch a break. However, unlike the elephants, who are reportedly getting sent to a conservation center, the Bengal tigers may unfortunately be sent to another circus in Germany. Parent…
Indie weirdo Emperor X plays Will’s Pub tonight
Royalty-in-exile Emperor X (aka Florida transplant Chad Matheny) is making his near-annual trek to the Sunshine State for a series of typically exuberant performances of skewed indie-electronica, including one in Orlando tonight with a bunch of promising locals. A stacked bill of Emperor X, Slumberjack, Harsh Radish, Donking and Someday River happens tonight at Will’s…
UPDATE: Lineup announced for RAINN benefit show replacing PWR BTTM concert
In the thick of their very public and precipitous fall from grace, we reported on May 16 that the Orlando stop of the now-canceled tour by PWR BTTM was being steered locally into something positive: a benefit for Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation’s largest organization battling sexual violence. Now, the final details…
A Florida cyclist hit by a truck is being deported after deputy asks if he’s ‘illegal’
An undocumented cyclist who was hit by truck at a crosswalk in Key West is being deported after a responding deputy asked him if he was “illegal.” Univision reports Marcos Huete, 31, of Honduras, was riding his bicycle to work on April 27 when he was hit by a driver with a GMC Sierra SUV.…
Enjoy this drone footage of sharks snacking on a bait ball off the coast of Florida
An impressive drone video shows a couple of lucky sharks snacking on the ocean’s version of an all-you-can-eat fish buffet. The video, by YouTube user Ceebz Gerard, was filmed near Fort Lauderdale and shows a massive school of mullet being chased around by sharks and a few other larger fish. It must be pretty great…
Grumpy old man unplugs bounce house at Florida birthday party
Video shows man unplugging bounce house at a girl's birthday party, causing it to deflate with small children inside https://t.co/HGNbxrjkSN pic.twitter.com/Z87kT9d5Kd — ABC News (@ABC) May 26, 2017 A grumpy old man caused multiple injuries after he allegedly unplugged a bounce house at a girl’s birthday party in Port St. Lucie, Florida. According to CBS…
Please don’t use gators to open your shitty beer
A recent video posted to YouTube shows a pair of golfer-bros using a baby alligator to open a can of Bud Light, which was then, of course, immediately shotgunned. While it’s unclear if the video was filmed in Florida, it is clear that drunk bros are using wildlife to open their beer slightly more than…
DJ Magic Mike brings the bass back to House of Blues
As DJ Screw is to Houston and RZA is to New York City, so is DJ Magic Mike to Orlando. Basically, a treasure, a monument, an institution. And kicking back against becoming a museum piece, he’s still making music and DJing very regularly around town! Magic Mike (née Christopher Martin) is a worshipper at the…
Disney’s Pandora: The World of Avatar is now in soft-opening mode
Though the official grand opening isn’t until Saturday, May 27, right now guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can get a sneak peek of Pandora: The World of Avatar. So, if you’re planning on heading to the parks today, now’s your chance to hop on Flight of Passage or Na’vi River Journey before the general public.…
Caribbean Carnival comes to Camping World Stadium this weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is a reason for food, music and fun in a much different way for the Caribbean crowd. For years, the Original Orlando Carnival Association has turned the city into an extravagant, colorful celebration of island culture, and in its 30th year, it’s expected to be one for the books. High-energy, costumed dancers…
Return to the Black Lodge at Body Talk’s Twin Peaks Party this weekend
We’re not going to talk about Judy, we’re just going to keep her out of it. And we’re not going to speculate about the relative damn-fineness of David Lynch revisiting his iconic, deeply strange and dark-as-fuck television masterpiece after 25 years. However, we can predict that this Body//Talk Twin Peaks welcoming party will be a…
Bar Rescue is reportedly ‘rescuing’ Copper Rocket in Maitland
Bar Rescue, a reality show where host Jon Taffer viciously rips bar owners a new one on a weekly basis, is reportedly “rescuing” The Copper Rocket in Maitland at this very moment. A source close to the show told Orlando Weekly that Jon Taffer – a man who doesn’t embrace excuses, he embraces solutions –…
After failure from Florida lawmakers, health officials move ahead with marijuana process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation’s largest medical-marijuana markets. The Florida Department of Health on Thursday issued a “Notice of Regulation Development Procedure” establishing the process the agency intends to…
There’s a 45 percent chance 2017’s hurricane season will be brutal
With warmer oceans come stronger storms. Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast for the 2017 hurricane season, and essentially there’s a strong likelihood that this summer is going to be tough. To be more specific, NOAA forecasters predict there’s a 45 percent chance of an abnormal hurricane season. The report also…
Eco-sci-fi writer Jeff VanderMeer headlines Burrow Press’ Functionally Literate
Tonight’s Burrow Press event isn’t “just” a reading (not that there’s anything less than delightful about their readings); it’s a meeting of the minds between two environmental thinkers with very different takes on the natural world. Jeff VanderMeer, acclaimed author of the dystopian Southern Reach trilogy, released his latest novel, Borne, last month. Like the…
PechaKucha Night returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for its 20th outing
In Orlando, it’s been difficult for pechakucha to hold onto its mundane and simplistic nature. Originally created as a business presentation format, it became popular worldwide as a more culture-oriented fun night out, a way to give talks on anything from how to embroider to the top thrash-metal basslines of all time. But when Eddie…
This ‘Judgmental Map’ of Magic Kingdom is pretty accurate
Judgmental Maps, the site behind last year’s brutal map of Orlando, recently released a new Magic Kingdom edition, and it’s just as “judgy” as you’d expect. Click the photo above for a larger version. The new Disney map covers all the basic locations and it’s fairly spot on. A few of the standouts include the “Parade…
Puddles Pity Party coming to Orlando in July
Take a seat, Pagliacci, there’s a new singing clown in town. Songbird-creepy-clown hybrid Puddles is taking his Puddles Pity Party covers show on the road and there’s an Orlando date penciled in for the summer. The 7-foot-tall crooning clown – backed by Postmodern Jukebox live – gained notoriety for his cover of Lorde’s “Royals,” and…
Three Florida beaches named ‘Best in America’ by Dr. Beach
Dr. Beach, arguably the authority on all things beachy, has once again confirmed what Floridians and snowbirds already know: The best beaches in America are here in Florida. However, according to this year’s list, Siesta Beach is as good as it gets. Dr. Beach, also known as Stephen Leatherman, released his 2017 annual list of America’s…
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs bill ending ‘tampon tax’
Today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott approved a bill that would make feminine hygiene products tax-exempt. The bill, which covers items like tampons, pads and menstrual cups, was included in a $180 tax cut package passed by Florida Legislature and will go into effect next January, reports the Associated Press. The tax cut package also includes a three-day tax…
Universal’s Volcano Bay is now officially open
#VolcanoBay is now officially open @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/WS9x1GsUnT — Seth Kubersky (@skubersky) May 25, 2017 Volcano Bay, Universal’s new water theme park, has officially opened today. This morning’s grand-opening celebration included an elaborate ceremony involving drummers, singers, outrigger canoes and, of course, the “native” Waturi islanders. To mark the official opening, islanders handed Universal president Bill…
Del the Funky Homosapien proves being weird and articulate aren’t mutually exclusive
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Del the Funky Homosapien and Sean Shakespeare, The Social, May 23 In perspective and aesthetic, Del the Funky Homosapien has often seemed more from outer space than the West Coast. The chill step and left lean of his signature lyrics and flow have made him one of the most consistently intriguing rappers…
Orlando’s Haitian community calls on Trump to keep his promise
As they stood in front of Universal Studios in Orlando this week, the local Haitian community chanted one message for President Donald Trump: “Keep your promise.” Haitian refugees say they want the Trump administration to continue expanding immigration protections into the long term. Earlier this week, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly decided to…
Rick Scott vetoes bill to tear down Florida’s ‘liquor wall’
Pointing to concerns about preserving small-business jobs, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday vetoed a heavily debated and lobbied measure that supporters said would repeal a relic of the nation’s emergence from Prohibition. The so called “liquor wall” law, which requires hard spirits to be sold in separate facilities from most retail goods, will remain in…
Local grunge band Yogurt Smoothness to play Will’s Pub tonight
Proopulsive local grunge revivalists Yogurt Smoothness return to an Orlando stage tonight. Expect monolothic riffs paired to eccentric song structures. Yogurt Smoothness play Will’s Pub with A Wolf in the City and Fingerstripes at 8 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $-$8. Related Stories
Bizarre WFTV segment calls Lake Eola a terrorist ‘soft target’
Following Monday’s bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, U.K., local television station WFTV stated in an extraordinary segment, that on any given day, downtown’s Lake Eola Park could be a target for terrorists. In the segment, “Security expert breaks down safety at Orlando venues, parks,” WFTV’s Karla Ray calls upon security expert Zach Hudson to…
28 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, May 24 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Dearest, Colorvision, Bluesferbones, hyper goods, Pseudo 8 pm at…
Major Florida marijuana grower and processor changes hands
A Canadian-backed firm will take over management of Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, one of Florida’s seven medical marijuana operators, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal involving Aphria Inc., a marijuana grower and processor based in Ontario, and Chestnut Hill comes on the verge of a massive expansion of Florida’s medical-marijuana market, sparked by a November constitutional amendment…
Trump budget would eliminate Amtrak in Florida
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018 calls for some of the most aggressive spending cuts the country has seen in years. Among those cuts, the Trump budget proposes reducing Amtrak’s funding by 50 percent. Amtrak says the budget cuts would shut down service in 23 states, including Florida. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson says…
The Pro Bowl will return to Camping World Stadium in 2018
The Pro Bowl is coming back to Orlando. The NFL announced today that the all-stars of the AFC and NFC conferences will again face off at Camping World stadium on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Of course, Mayor Buddy Dyer was thrilled: Thrilled that @NFL Pro Bowl will return to @CWStadium in '18. This solidifies our reputation…
Trump gave Pope Francis a sculpture made by a Florida artist
While visiting the Vatican Wednesday, President Donald Trump, a man who once referred to Pope Francis as “disgraceful,” gave His Holiness a first-edition set of writings from Martin Luther King Jr. and a bronze sculpture created by a Florida artist. “Rising Above,” by Stuart, Florida, artist Geoffrey C. Smith, portrays a lotus plant, which, according to…
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ stars stop into Southern Nights for a special benefit
Superstar drag queens get together for a good cause at Southern Nights this week. The slate includes stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race, including Season 1 winner BeBe Zahara and Season 9 stars Valentina and Eureka O’Hara. Spring for VIP if you want to meet and mingle with the ladies. 6 p.m. Wednesday; Southern Nights, 375…
Help fight Katie Ball’s brain cancer at a benefit David Bowie dance party at Will’s Pub
Once upon a time, Katie Ball was our favorite cheerleader of all things local and awesome. She wrote and photographed a book about Florida bands called Any Cool Music? (still available on Amazon!), she served as director of programming at short-lived but groundbreaking cultural hub Urban ReThink, and she was just an all-around irrepressible bundle…
MegaCon hosts a star-studded benefit for Equality Florida this weekend
Even if we did get treated to a fantastic Star Wars Celebration earlier this year, MegaCon is still the kingpin when it comes to our annual pop-culture convention season. With numerous guests from the worlds of film and television (Tim Curry!, Eliza Dushku!, the Stranger Things kids!), comics (Tom King!, Dan Slott!, Stan Lee!), video…
Florida judge backs two more medical marijuana licenses
In a long-awaited decision, an administrative law judge Tuesday called for the state to issue two new licenses to medical marijuana operators, saying competing businesses —- which lost out to another operator selected by Florida health officials in 2015 —- were virtually tied. Administrative Law Judge John Van Laningham’s recommended order came months after a…
Tim Keating takes the kitchen at Urbain 40, Taste of Haiti happens in early June, plus more in our weekly food news roundup
NEWS/EVENTS Tim Keating, formerly of Disney’s Flying Fish Cafe, is now executive chef of Urbain 40 in Dr. Phillips … The trio behind the soon-to-open Kadence in Audubon Park will take over La Pollita in Miami from May 26-28 … Celebrate National Donut Day at Orange County Library’s Edgewater Branch Friday, June 2, at 2…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Juan Chávez Martínez
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: Juan Chávez Martínez By day, Juan Chávez Martínez worked diligently as a housekeeping supervisor at the Reunion Resort in Kissimmee. But in his spare time, the 25-year-old Davenport resident…
Savage Love: ‘Breathless’
I have two female sex partners who want to be breath-play dominated. I know the practice is dangerous, and I employ the rules of consent and communication a pro-Dom escort friend taught me. But is there a legal release document we could sign that protects consenting adults in the event of an accident or death?…
Things to do on 4th of July weekend in Orlando
Fireworks at the Fountain Thousands of central Florida residents gather for a fireworks display and laser show. Tuesday, July 4, 4-10 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; free; cityoforlando.net. Fourth of July Party Celebrate independence with grilled meat and patriotically themed decorations. Sunday, July 2, 4:30-10 pm; FUSE-Young Adults, 2021…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Goldie
Looking for a furry friend? Meet Goldie! Goldie (A374570) is 10 years old and came to us as a stray. She’s a little shy at first, but she is a very sweet cat and she loves to be petted. She’ll even roll around, purr and knead when you give her attention! Goldie enjoys eating treats,…
Tribute to slain owner of legendary Orlando club UV, the In-Between Series goes full noise, Sheer Mag on the rise
Remember the tragic story last week of the owner of a tow truck company senselessly shot dead by a man trying to steal his car back? Well, that victim was Paul Gren, and he was also an important part of Orlando music history as the owner of Ultraviolet (or UV), a late-night club that, like…
Everything worth doing in Orlando this summer (that we know of so far)
Wednesday, May 31 Buster’s Mal Heart Emmy-winner Rami Malek portrays a man with a broken mind, who has to learn to live with himself and the consequences of the choices he made. Through June 1; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. Delicious Disney A multi-course wine dinner from Chef John Clark celebrating the Silly…
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Spiritualist community Cassadaga is one of the overlooked treasures of old Florida
If you’re heading up I-4 East on a lazy summer weekend and suddenly the thought of jostling for your two square feet of space on a crowded Daytona or New Smyrna Beach gives you premonitions of disaster, then friend, you need to reward those budding divination skills and get off on the Deltona/DeLand exit to…
Legal Public Notices 5/24 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff, v. GREGORY A. MAYS A/K/A GREGORY MAYS; RAINEY MAYS, et al., Defendants. CASE NO.: 2012CA004372 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, Maryanne Morse, Clerk of…
Orlandoans’ favorite weekend getaway New Smyrna Beach serves up plenty to do
Located a little less than an hour’s drive from the heart of Orlando, New Smyrna Beach is a favorite day- or weekend-long excursion for Central Floridians. The sleepy seaside town offers plenty of options whether you’re a foodie, drinkie, or just want to relax and enjoy some sand, surf and sun. NSB is known as…
Plan your summer around these Orlando concerts
Wednesday, May 31 BlackFootJoe 9:30 pm-2 am; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 317-991-8618. Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Hail the Sun 6 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $13; 407-999-2570. Teen Night Foam Party 7 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange…
Ten perfect Florida places to float a tube down a river
The Florida heat can be vicious, and there are more ways to cool off than just going to the beach or the pool: It’s time to tube. While some of these places are nearby and some may be a bit far from Orlando, it just gives you an excuse to plan a road trip. (See…
Like revenge, these five dishes are best served cold
Frigid fare for a sweltering season
Beat the heat while treating your brain at Orlando’s (literally) coolest museums
Orlando Museum of Art 2416 N. Mills Ave., 407-896-4231, omart.org, $15 admission Through June 11: Matthew Weinstein: The Living End — Videos, paintings and drawings by a conceptual artist who works extensively in 3-D animation and explores the technical and narrative concerns of this medium in his art (pictured above). Through Oct. 30: J. Hyde…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Thursday-Sunday, 25-28 MegaCon EVENTS Even if we did get treated to a fantastic Star Wars Celebration earlier this year, MegaCon is still the kingpin when it comes to our annual pop-culture convention season. With numerous guests from the worlds of film and television (Tim Curry!, Eliza Dushku!, the Stranger Things kids!), comics (Tom King!, Dan…
The 2017 summer blockbusters are coming, so open wide
Wonder Woman In the trailers, Gal Gadot’s Diana tells Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor that she was brought to life by Zeus. He replies that this sounds “neat.” Wait a minute – was that term even in use during World War I, when the movie is set? Thirty seconds of Googling reveals that the word did…
Best of the Fest: Our top Orlando Fringe shows of 2017
Caws and Effect You’d have to be birdbrained to miss this mesmerizing show For those of us old enough to remember the days before every classroom had a TV, the overhead transparency projector was the lowliest of media presentation devices, way less cool than the 16-millimeter projector and even lowlier than the filmstrip. Well, now…
10 can’t-miss Orlando summer concerts
Flee from the unyielding heat of sticky summer nights into your favorite hole-in-the-wall venue or enormodrome and experience some live music. The summer months are when musicians both mainstream and obscure hit the road in droves and there’s sure to be something to pique your interest. Sure, Orlando didn’t score a date on the Paul…
ICYMI: A local tow truck owner is killed, a Confederate solider statue is being moved, a gator roadblock and more
Orlando tow truck owner killed over $285 bill: The owner of an Orlando tow truck company was shot and killed last week by a man angry about a $285 bill for his impounded car. Tremain Polk, 35, was arrested on first-degree murder charges after he was accused of firing a gun at Paul Gren, 53,…
Events and parties at the 2017 Gays Days and One Magical Weekend
TUESDAY, MAY 30 Official GayDays Kick-Off Party Annual GayDays kick-off party hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Coco Montrese. All proceeds go to the onePULSE Foundation. 6-10 pm; STK Orlando, 1580 Buena Vista Drive; $10-$75; gaydays.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Drag Bingo Harmony Breeze and Alexis Mateo host an evening of live performances, prizes and bingo. 7:30-9:30 pm; DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando…
New rooftop bar M Lounge officially opens Wednesday in Ivanhoe Village
Ivanhoe Village’s first rooftop bar will officially start pouring drinks to the public Wednesday night. M Lounge, located at 2000 N. Orange Ave. on the third floor of the former Orlando Surgery Center, will celebrate its grand opening party beginning at 4 p.m. You might want to bring a poncho. The weather forecast isn’t looking too great,…
Get Your Jazz On returns for a party in the Alfond Inn’s courtyard
The Alfond Inn’s swanky outdoor jazz concert is only half of the fun for these nights. Make sure you come on an empty stomach, because you’ll probably want second helpings of the included award-winning roast pig, to say nothing of the wine and craft cocktail selections. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New…
