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Indiana indie-rockers Murder by Death will play one of their last shows ever in Orlando
After playing thousands of gigs and releasing nine studio albums, the show is indeed over for Murder by Death. Their current tour, which heads to Orlando’s Social on Tuesday, is the band’s last. The seeds for closing up shop were planted back during the early days of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
Shane Hinton and Teresa Carmody read at Burrow Press event at Bynx
But back to the books! Burrow takes over Bynx to stage a two-headed reading from Shane Hinton and Teresa Carmody.
Stand-up and ‘Daily Show’ star Josh Johnson comes to Orlando for two sold-out shows
Armed with relatable storytelling, keen topical humor and progressive sensibilities, Johnson turns the bleak everyday into disarming laughs. The Louisiana native got his start performing at open mics in Chicago before landing writing roles on The Tonight Show and TDS, where he now also appears as a correspondent.
Insa dispensaries’ Central Florida cultivation complex is modern and massive
Massachusetts-based Insa is currently one of the smaller competitors in Florida’s medical marijuana market, with only nine dispensaries — including two in Orlando — across the state. But they’ve got huge potential for expansion
What to watch: ‘Pluribus’ on Apple TV reunites Vince Gilligan with his ‘Better Call Saul’ muse, Rhea Seehorn
Pluribus — Breaking Bad visionary Vince Gilligan reunites with his Better Call Saul muse, Rhea Seehorn, casting her as the one person immune to a worldwide virus that’s caused mass contentment among the human population. Among the medical profession, her condition is known as Leonard Cohen Syndrome. (Apple TV)
Swamp Sistas become Xistas ahead of most ambitious music and community-support project yet
For many years, Swamp Sistas have used music to raise funds for crucial homegrown aid organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Zebra Youth and The Center Orlando. And their next venture to support Second Harvest will be a new high-water mark in their artistic philanthropy.
Orlando darkwaver Crimesididntcommit unveils new album, ‘Made to Fade,’ live at Stardust
It’s enough to make anyone on the wrong end of it lose their shit a little. That trial and angst powers the darkwave songs of Orlando trans artist Crimesididntcommit, who’ll be celebrating her new album, Made to Fade
Young country star Lainey Wilson aims to make believers out of Orlando this week
The young singer already has a Grammy under her belt for Bell Bottom Country, and the sky seems the limit for this bold and boisterous singer. Wilson winds down her lengthy Whirlwind World Tour, a going concern since the summer, with a final date here in Orlando this weekend.
Maker Faire brings out Orlando’s creatively techy side at the Fairgrounds
This nonprofit, community-organized, family-friendly festival brings together more than 200 exhibits showcasing science, art, engineering and tech. From combat robots and cosplay creators to 3D-printed inventions, solar cars and crafts, there’s something for everyone.
Orlando will get freaky styley at Electric Daisy Carnival all this weekend
This is a festival that brings more than just cranked-up musical performances: a trippy Ferris wheel, interactive art installations, themed environments and an audience often more otherworldly than those onstage. So enjoy a night (or three) of neon lights and pyrotechnics during an EDM takeover of downtown.
Sooflay hits Orlando like an egg-punk Bob Log III this weekend
Instead of some rootsy, bluesy act, the solo vehicle of Indiana’s Sam Clay rips power-pop jams through a blared lo-fi filter like an egg-punk Bob Log III with a cardboard-art fetish.
Dive into the dark side of Disney with Ed Larson and ‘Disney Dan’ Becker live on stage
Dead Men Tell Some Tales: A Dark Dive Into Disney History, collaboratively created with YouTuber “Disney Dan” Becker, explores the tragedies, scandals and forgotten stories beneath the parks’ surfaces. It’s an “R-rated live comedy show.”
Comedian Doug Stanhope rages against the machine at Funny Bone this week
Stanhope, like a latter-day Bill Hicks, is not afraid to alienate — or maybe provoke thought — as he rails against the fractured American way, clad in a rumpled thrift-store suit like a crooner with nothing to lose, with maybe a dash or two of Howard Beale for spice.
Orlando’s Domu dares you to try the Dragon’s Breath Spicy Ramen Challenge this week
Competitors have 30 minutes to finish a bowl made with the Dragon’s Breath chili, which clocks in at a self-immolating 2.48 million Scoville units, one of the hottest peppers in the world. Survive a five-minute burn period, and you’ll score your ramen gratis, a winner’s T-shirt and a spot on Domu’s victory wall.






