‘Drag Race’ star Bosco pulls out all stops for headlining show at Orlando’s Plaza Live

That’s ‘The Marvelous Miss Gender’ to you, pal

by McKenna Fiorino July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Aliens, spaceships and drag are coming to the Plaza Live when Drag Race star Bosco headlines her first solo tour, The Marvelous Miss Gender.

Food + Drink

Orlando gets another Pho Bar; more fine dining and a German Hawaiian cafe to open downtown

And a cafeteria-style, pork-free, veg-friendly, soul food restaurant opens in Altamonte Springs

by Faiyaz Kara July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Music

Resurgent power-poppers the Smithereens might just ignite Orlando with overdue comeback

A Kurt Cobain fave

by Matthew Moyer July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Twisted Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

See Aladdin Like You’ve Never Seen It Before in ‘Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier’

New Greek Frozen Yogurt Shop Brings an Authentic Taste of Greece to Waterford Lakes

Reader Reactions

Letters to the editor: Marialana Kinter, Bale Dalton and Cory Mills; better public transit in Orange County

Readers write in about what’s on their minds

by Orlando Weekly readers July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Things to Do

Parties, fests and fireworks happening around Orlando this Fourth of July weekend

Here’s where to find Independence Day parties, live music, kids’ activities, pie bake-offs, firework displays and more this year

by Chloe Greenberg July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Rock n Roller Coaster starring the Muppets

Orlando Theme Parks

Two Orlando theme park updates that turned out far better than expected

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is Disney’s best makeover since Anaheim’s Tower of Terror was taken over by Guardians of the Galaxy

by Seth Kubersky June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Live Music Picks + Previews

Forget staying cool and comfy; get sweaty at these Orlando summer concerts

The likes of Rosalía, Gorillaz, A$AP Rocky, Tori Amos and so many more will be heating up Orlando stages

by Paige Bright, Asa Carvajal, McKenna Fiorino, Matthew Moyer and Juanita Olarte May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Things to Do

Horror con Spooky Empire conjures Halloween vibes in an otherwise sweaty Orlando this weekend

Freddy, Jason and Chucky will all be in the house

by Asa Carvajal May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Ferratti’s may be serving the city’s finest Italian fare out of a cramped stall in Avalon Park

Small wonder

by Faiyaz Kara May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

UCF students boo commencement speaker over AI praise

“No, they’re saying Boo-urns”

by Chloe Greenberg May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Yumee Katsu wows Orlando with deep-fried panko-breaded cutlets

It’s crunch time on Edgewater Drive

by Faiyaz Kara May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Live Active Cultures

Tip Jar

Winter Park gets bottle service and breakfast tacos; Brunch in the Park at Lake Eola next weekend

Superica taco pop-ups, superlative Filipino fare at Kaya, Ava Lounge hits Park Ave and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Arts + Culture

Fandom explosion MegaCon is back in Orlando, this time with the singular Mr. T

These days he’s more about the golden rule than the gold and jewels

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

News

The Love/Hate Issue: What we all love (and hate) about the City Beautiful

Luv ya, mean it!

by Orlando Weekly February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

Music

Folkie siblings the Wood Brothers return to Orlando in a ‘Puff of Smoke’

They celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album at the Plaza Live Thursday

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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