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Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 20 excellent choices for some date night fun! Florida Music Festival April 16-18 Various venues FREE The Women April 16-May 3 The Princess Theater, Sanford $20 New Smyrna Beach Balloon Sky Fest April 17-19 New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport $10 (All…
CONTEST COMPLETE. WINNER: RICHARD GOTTFRIED The 24th Annual Florida Film Festival (FFF) is just over a week away. Beginning Friday, April 10, movie lovers will get the chance to see 177 films plus attend parties, celebrity Q&As and film discussions throughout this 10-day celebration of cinema. Individual tickets and packages are now available, but you might score some…
The 24th Annual Florida Film Festival (FFF) will return to Central Florida April 10-19, and with it comes more than 177 feature and short films plus a slew of celebrity guest appearances, forums and parties. The 10-day celebration of cinema will kick off with the Opening Night Film and Party on Friday, April 10. Welcome to Me, starring…
The sun is shining and the weather is still under 100 degrees, which means it’s the ideal time to head outdoors and enjoy all the free things to do in the Orlando area. We gathered a slew of suggestions for enjoying some quality time together that won’t cost you a penny. WATCH AN OUTDOOR MOVIE The…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 16 excellent choices for some date night fun! Get Your Jazz On Friday, March 13, 6-9pm The Alfond Inn $30/pp includes pig roast feast, wine portions and valet parking Motown the Musical Now thru March 15 Dr. Phillips Center for the…
Wander through the “Eats” section of Orlando Date Night Guide and it won’t be long before you realize that I love chef’s tables. If every dinner out was comprised of a series of small plates, each designed to showcase the chef’s current passion and creative flare, I’d be in epicurean heaven. I don’t need to see…
Eat Local Week, a week-long celebration promoting connection, community, culture and cuisine in Central Florida, returns March 7 through 14, 2015. With a calendar filled with special community events and fabulous dining establishments offering local-focused dishes, this foodie extravaganza is a terrific way to celebrate our local food culture. EAT LOCAL RESTAURANTS Visit these participating…
Looking for a relaxing, romantic, stress-free Valentine’s celebration? Here’s your special Valentine’s Spa Guide! Pamper your date (and yourself!) with these ultra romantic Orlando area spa packages! *NEW* Blue Harmony Spa at Wyndham Grand Valid thru February Blue Harmony Spa Many luxurious packages to choose from! “Something Sweet For Her” includes Whoopie! Hand Cream, Triple…
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 handful 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,…
**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,…
The countdown to Christmas is on and the entire city—from the theme parks to our delightful Main Street districts—has jumped on the holiday bandwagon. Tons of festive fêtes dot the calendar throughout the month of December. Here are a few that are perfect for date night: 12 Bars of Christmas Holiday Promotion Thornton Park Main…
**Check out our updated guide to things to do this Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando for 2017** 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…
It’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Gaylord Palms Resort and its annual winter fête, the legendary ICE! spectacular. For starters, the already magnificent resort is set aglow with 2 million lights centered around a towering 54-foot Christmas tree in the heart of the resort’s 4.5-acre atrium. It’s a dazzling sight to…
Pulp Fiction Live Friday, October 31, 8pm Will’s Pub $10-$12 Carlos Mencia’s Halloween Extravaganza Friday, October 31, 8pm Orlando Improv $25 PlayFest November 1-3 Lowndes Shakespeare Center $8 – $35 Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors Saturday, November 1, 7pm Amway Arena $26.25 – $1307.50 East End Market’s 1st Anniversary Celebration Saturday, November 1, 10am East…
Now in its fifth year, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic kicks off Friday, October 31 for an unforgettable two-night epicurean celebration. Featuring more than 40 food and wine stations, the event’s culinary causeway gives guests an all-access, all-inclusive feast prepared by award-winning chefs from the hotel’s restaurants, including Todd…
Two of my absolute favorite fall events, Taste of Thornton Park and Harbor Nights at the Portofino Bay Hotel, are on the horizon. It seems they always hit the calendar right when we’ve all begun to breathe a sigh of relief that summer is finally over and the cool, crisp nights of fall are finally upon…
The countdown to the opening of the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is on as the state-of-the-art, 330,000 square-foot space gets ready for its November opening. Spanning two blocks of downtown Orlando and housing the 2,700-seat Walt Disney Theater and the 300-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the center aims to be a…
Lots to do this weekend… get off the couch! Date Night at Leu Gardens – A Streetcar Named Desire Friday, May 2 Gardens open at 6:00 pm, movie starts at 8:30 pm Garden Admission is $6 adult; Leu Members receive free admission. Dixieland Food Truck will be onsite starting at 6:00 pm. Christina Perri Friday, May…
Nautique Wake Games April 24 – 27 Orlando Watersports Complex $7 online in advance 100 for $100 April 25-27 Gallery on First, Sanford Free Hairspray the Musical April 25- May 25 Garden Theatre, Winter Garden $12-$29 Great American Pie Festival April 26-27 Lakeside Park, Celebration $10 for Never Ending Pie Buffet tickets 53rd Annual Apopka…
National Margarita Day is this Saturday, February 22 and the celebration will be commemorated at a handful of local eateries across Orlando. Margaritaville Orlando is hosting Margaritaville University, a complimentary one-hour bartending class where select Margaritaville bartenders will teach guests how to make up to three of their signature margaritas from 3 to 4pm. Each…
New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 8:30 pm – 2014 An al fresco affair featuring select wines and sparkling wines, gourmet food and desserts. Entertainment includes live DJ and live opera will crescendo from the balconies, culminating in a celebration to toast and welcome in the new year! Adults $135 High…
Time to ring in the New Year, hopefully on a fun date night out on the town with your sweetie. Here are a handful of ideas to consider: Great Gatsby New Year‘s Celebration Taverna Opa Orlando 9pm to 2am $125 per person for dinner and bottle of vodka for every table of four (tax and…
It’s official! The holidays are here so you might as well join in the merry revelry. Not feelin’ the festive vibe? Check out these holiday happenings and you’ll turn that Grinchy mood around. MOVIES Light Up UCF Through January 5 CFE Arena, University of Central Florida Outdoor movies Wednesday through Saturday FREE Holiday Movie in…
Retro Game Night Friday, November 15, 7 p.m. – midnightOrange County Regional History Center $5 Josh BlueNov 15 – 17Orlando Improv$18 Brewery Ommegang Game of Thrones Beer DinnerFriday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. – midnightJake's American Bar, Royal Pacific Resort$55/person International Freethought Film Festival Nov. 15 – Nov. 17 The Peacock Room$65-$75 Happy Hour Paddleboarding PartyMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,…
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, October 11, 7pm Amway Center Various prices Food Truck Throwdown: Miami vs. Tampa vs. Orlando Friday, October 11, 5-9 pm Celebration Community Center Free The Rocky Horror Picture Show October 11-12, October 25-26, November 8-9, 11:45pm Universal Cineplex 20 Address: CityWalk at Universal Visit website for more details Jazz’n Blues…
In the September issue of Orlando Magazine, I had the opportunity to showcase a handful of Orlando local events designed to engage your inner nerd. I bet you’ll find at least a few worth checking out on your next date night. Get Your Geek On Orlando’s nerd culture blooms with help from nightly local events. Thanks…
Congratulations to the following couples selected to be our first 3 couples on September 14th. 3 more couples will be selected for Game #2 during the intermision. Marty and Sharon Hall Nicole & Garrett Hayman Jamie McCullers & Jay Murphy Coupled: The Game Show & Game Night will return to The Abbey on Saturday, September 14…
The Cortez Method August 29- September 22 Mandell Theatre, Lowndes Shakespeare Center $17-$25 World premiere of the dramatic play by Rob Keefe as directed by Mark Routhier Wine Rocks – Kim Crawford Wine Dinner Friday, August 30, 6:30 pm Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando $95 per person An evening exploring the relationship between wine,…
Orlando’s Magical Dining Month returns this September with 30 days of savings in the form of fabulous prix fixe menus at more than 60 area restaurants. Here’s a list of participating restaurants and the menus they have created to showcase their culinary prowess. In addition to the magical menus, several area hotels will be offering…
Congratulations: Kim Griffith Katie Kaste Yil Acosta We are just about a week away from the debut of Coupled: The Game Show & Game Night, which premiers at The Abbey on Saturday, June 15th at 7:30pm. Six couples will be competing in this live Newlywed-esque Game (with a twist) for unbelievable prizes including an overnight at the Grand…