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It’s been a tough week for all of us. If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling sick with social media and CNN binging. The hateful act at Pulse Nightclub on June 12th has placed a dark cloud over this city and we’re all looking for answers. I’m not going to share with you a list of…
Whether you love great food, beer dinners, wine walks, glow yoga, nerd nights or movies under the stars, you are guaranteed to find an event that’s perfect for your date night this weekend in Orlando. Sabor! Summer Wine Dinner Experience Thursday, June 9, 6:30pm Tapa Toro $49/pp plus tax and gratuity Negroni Week benefiting Harbor…
Whether it’s Wine Pairing at Maxine’s on Shine or living out your comic book fantasies at Mega Con, you’ll be sure to find something fun and different to do for date night this weekend in Orlando! ORL Food Lab – Fresh From Orlando Wednesday, May 25, 6:30pm Workscapes (1173 N Orange Ave, Orlando) FREE admission…
The calendar is packed with foodie festivals, dinners and parties this spring. Having trouble narrowing down all the choices? Here are our picks for 9 upcoming Orlando events to top your list… and fill your belly! A Truly Floridian Experience: The History of Florida Through Eating Sunday May 1, 6:30pm East End Market $85/person Chef Greg…
Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful spring weather at all of the outdoor events happening this weekend in Orlando! From festivals to Earth Day events to starlit concerts and movies, there’s plenty to enjoy for date night! Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival 2016 Thursday, April 21, 6-9pm Dubsdread Catering $45-$60 Symphony Under the Stars Thursday,…
Say ‘I Do’ all over again when you renew your vows in Orlando, across Florida and beyond! By Erica Thomas There are few moments as special as vowing to love your spouse for the rest of your life. For some of us who have taken that journey and made the promise “for better or worse,”…
A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP will bring its inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression to the Dr. Phillips Center on March 23 and 24, 2016. Using household and industrial objects as musical instruments, the show take audiences on a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay…
Grab your green knee-high socks and lucky four-leaf clovers because St. Patrick’s Day 2016 is just around the corner. With that comes plenty of St. Patrick’s Day events in Orlando with drink specials, giveaways, costume contests and much more! Trying to figure out where and how to spend your St. Patrick’s Day this year? Here are…
Why settle for just dinner on Valentine’s Day in Orlando when you can splurge on an overnight package at one of our many area hotels? Sure, there are a few that will set you back quite a few bucks but in general, these packages are actually a lot more affordable than you might think! Check…
Updated for 2019. ** Updated for 2019** It’s almost time to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year! Have you started planning yet? If not, look no further than our official guide to things to do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2019. There’s something for every couple to enjoy in the city this year,…
It’s HOT in the Kitchen, baby! Put an interactive and educational spin on your next date night with one of these Orlando cooking classes. Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun night out together, you’re bound to find something you love from our list…
With its sprawling, 500-acre resort filled with more than a dozen restaurants and bars, it’s no surprise that Orlando’s Grande Lakes Resort is bursting at the seams with holidays offerings for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Here’s a peek at what’s on deck: CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas Eve at NORMAN’S, The Ritz-Carlton Seasonal four-course menu…
**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to ring in the New Year. From bar parties to hotel happenings, dinners and budget-friendly happenings,…
It’s social, it’s science, and it’s for grown-ups only! On Saturday, December 12 from 8-11pm, the Orlando Science Center will present a craft beer edition of Science Night Live, featuring craft beer samplings, short seminars and “exbeeriments” that will forever change your perceptions of beer’s place at the dinner table. Science Night Live has everything you…
It’s turkey time and while Thursday is devoted to doing some serious eating and football watching, the rest of the weekend is wide open. So, for those looking for some ideas on ways to spend quality time with that special someone without breaking the bank, check out this lengthy list of suggestions: Take a Hike!…
Looking for something to do this fall weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 18 excellent choices for some date night fun. 2015 World Food Championships Now thru November 10 Kenmore Kitchen Arena, Celebration FREE to $330 Taste of Nona 2015 Friday, November 6, 6-9m Marriott Courtyard Lake Nona $25 (Hurry! Only 22 tickets…
Those of us with kids know this dilemma: when you book a sitter for three hours, a one-hour dinner doesn’t cut it but there’s no way to fit in dinner plus a movie. So, Marc and I have figured out a way to make dining out not only longer but also more engaging. We do…
Our favorite local food hub turns two in just a few weeks and to mark the momentous occasion East End Market has a few stellar events planned. Here are all the details: Midnight Market: Two Year Anniversary Celebration Friday, October 30, 9pm – midnight The weekend festivities kick off with an after-hours fiesta coinciding with the…
Get ready for plenty of awesome Oktoberfests, beer dinners, concerts and Halloween events with your date this weekend! Orlando Film Festival Now thru October 25 Cobb Plaza Cinema Café $20-$50 Food Truck Fridays Friday, October 23, 5-9pm Artegon Marketplace FREE Admission (Bring a receipt for $20 from any store in Artegon to guest services and…
**UPDATED FOR 2016** Can you feel it? Fall is slowly creeping into Orlando, one cooler day at a time. Soon we’ll all be reminded of all the things that make living in Central Florida so great: perfect temperatures, chilly nights and an endless offering of outdoorsy things to do. Time to start planning some fun…
This is right around the time each year when the heat of summer starts to get old… really old! Let’s be honest, summer and fall in Orlando is really only bearable when you’re floating around a swimming pool with a frosty drink in one hand. Lucky for us locals, scores of Orlando hotels feel our…
This August 1 – 8, Orlando’s Main Street districts will host the inaugural Main Street Restaurant Week, a celebration of the spectacular cuisine offered in our eight Main Street districts: Audubon Park Garden District, Church Street District, College Park Partnership, Downtown South, Gateway Orlando, Ivanhoe Village and Thornton Park District. All week, restaurants from each…
Whether you’re looking to save some money or maybe eager to try something completely new for your next date night, consider the suggestions housed in this collection of ideas, events and specials. $25 Off Your Bill Luma For the entire month of July, Luma on Park will give you $25 off your next bill. All you…
UPDATED: JUNE 2016 They don’t call this the Sunshine State for nothing. From top to tip and coast to coast, Florida is packed with fabulous ways to enjoy the summer, even when the temperature soars into the 90s and beyond. Need a few ideas to get your summer plans started? No problem. Check out our…
**Updated for 2018** There’s no better way to spark fireworks with your date than to go and watch the real thing! Pack a basket with your favorite goodies, grab a blanket and head out to one of these July 4th celebrations for a spectacular display! There are loads of events beginning Sunday, July 1, and…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 20 excellent choices for some date night fun. Ain’t Misbehavin’ Now thru 7/5 Mad Cow Theatre $29.25 and up Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: 2U – A Tribute to U2 Now thru 6/20 Epcot Included with general admission The Flick Now…
By Autumn Sirmeyer Here’s an interesting date night for couples who enjoy adventure, history and discovery: Mummies of the World: The Exhibition! The largest collection of mummies ever assembled has made a stop at the Orlando Science Center. This rare collection first opened to the public on Saturday, June 13th and will remain here until…
UPDATED FOR 2016 Waldorf Astoria Orlando has again brought back its annual summer-long celebration, Enchanted Evenings, running weekends from May 27 through September 4, 2016. Save up to 25% off overnight plus take part in a slew of day and night activities and experiences that make this an ideal staycation idea for couples. Here’s a taste of…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 14 excellent choices for some date night fun (and 31 awesome Memorial Day ideas!) Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Now thru May 25 Loch Haven Park Free – $90 Sensory Overload Art Show Thursday, May 21, 6pm-9pm City Arts Factory Free…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 19 excellent choices for some date night fun! Orlando Art & Craft Week Now thru May 3 Multiple locations Prices vary Son Flamenco Now thru May 1, 9:30pm Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant No cover Snap! Orlando Presents: You Are Here…
From April 26 thru May 2, local artists and bartenders will unite all over the city for Art & Craft Orlando, an eight-day fête celebrating canvas and cocktails. The collaboration will take place at various venues around Orlando, which will host exhibits, demonstrations, themed happy hours and watch parties for next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. EVENTS Monday 4/27 The Courtesy…