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Thursday, October 15
Local press Orlando Date Night Guide
Spooky Science Fun Returns to Orlando Science Center’s 21+ Halloween Party
Creep into Orlando Science Center on October 31, 2026, for OSC After Dark – a premier Halloween party only for adults 21 and older!at Orlando Date Night Guide
Gyspy Ray
Local press Bungalower
Local Disney Performers Bring The Midnight Drearies to Judson’s Live Oct. 27
What happens when two Disney performers gather some of Central Florida’s talented singers and give them a gothic makeover? You get The Midnight Drearies, a theatrical vocal ensemble bringing its haunting harmonies to Judson’s Live at the…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Orlando Weekly
Gala of Ghouls invites you to their anniversary Coven this weekend
It seems like only yesterday that ferocious trans drag performer Kissa Death started her Gala of Ghouls show — as a Come Out With Pride afterparty! — in Thornton Park.Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Matthew Moyer · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
Orlando hip-hop supergroup Resident Strangers electrify on debut album
From that historic event, Snotnoze Saleem and Sharp. made new history of their own by teaming up to become Resident Strangers.Music at Orlando Weekly
Bao Le-Huu · Music
Local press Orlando Weekly
Create for Our Communities, Now! is a zine workshop with a twist
Participants at this Orlando zine workshop will use Richey’s browser-based zine tool Ziner to generate original pamphlets from Ziner’s database of images and articles.Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Matthew Moyer · Things to Do
Local press Bungalower
Winter Park Offering Free Bulk Trash Pickup in November
Got an old couch, broken appliance, or a couple of old mattresses you’ve been meaning to get rid of? The City of Winter Park is offering free curbside bulk trash collection for residential customers in November. The city’s Natural…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Bungalower
From Mills 50 to MCO: The House on Lang Opens at One of America’s Busiest Airports
A little piece of Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood has landed at one of the busiest airports in the country. The House on Lang, the locally owned boutique at 1308 Lang Avenue, has opened a second location at Orlando International Airport as…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Bungalower
Snowbean Closes Suddenly on East Colonial Drive; Izziban Also Reportedly Shuttered
Snowbean, the popular lakeside coffee and dessert shop at 5310 E. Colonial Drive, has permanently closed, announcing its final day of business with little warning. In an Instagram post on October 14, the business told customers it would…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Wednesday, October 14
Local press Orlando Weekly
Queer-led punk band The Pheromones to join Rep. Maxwell Frost at Come Out With Pride
The Pheromones, an all-queer, woman-led Orlando band, are stepping up to the mic for this year’s float at the Come Out With Pride parade on Oct. 17 downtown.Music at Orlando Weekly
Paige Bright · Music
Local press Bungalower
Qreate Coffee Is Coming to Baldwin Park in 2027
Baldwin Park is getting more caffeinated. Qreate Coffee has announced plans to open a new location in Baldwin Park in winter 2027. The locally owned business first opened in Mills 50 in 2019, combining specialty coffee with a photography…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Orlando Weekly
Roxxxy Andrews is ready to headline Come Out With Pride Orlando
Orlando drag royalty Roxxxy Andrews celebrated her birthday recently under the lights of Southern Nights, the nightclub she’s called home for more than a decade. Now, the RuPaul’s Drag Race breakout star is preparing for another hometown…Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Eduardo Gomez · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry unite the underground tribes in Orlando
When hardcore ragers Knocked Loose dropped “Hive Mind” with rapper Denzel Curry back in February, fans immediately started clamoring for these two to go on the road together.Music at Orlando Weekly
Eduardo Gomez · Music
Local press Orlando Weekly
Early 2000s indie-folk maestros Great Lake Swimmers come to Sanford
Of the great, fertile wave of early 2000s indie folk that brought artists like Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens and Cass McCombs, Canada’s Great Lake Swimmers are one of the era’s best, most underrated acts. Then, in the 2010s, folk went pop,…Music at Orlando Weekly
Bao Le-Huu · Music
Local press Orlando Weekly
All the parties, events and parades you need to know about for Orlando’s Come Out With Pride
Are you ready to “Feel the Beat” at this weekend’s Come Out With Pride in Orlando? We’ve got you covered with a rundown of the official events and related shindigs to maximize your celebration.Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Angie Benbeneck · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
LGBTQ+ nightspot Anthem Orlando begins Year Two at Come Out With Pride
Michael Vacirca, co-owner of Anthem Orlando, says it was an important gesture to open during the Pride event, to “have that connection built into the space.”Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Matthew Moyer · Things to Do
Local press Bungalower
Black Phin Coffee Bar Moving Into Bash & Brew on Colonial Drive
Just days after saying goodbye to its original home at Harmon Collective in Winter Park, Black Phin Coffee Bar has announced its trading CrossFit for a playground on Colonial Drive. Black Phin is taking over café operations at Bash & Brew,…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Orlando Weekly
All the Central Florida pumpkin patches and fall festivals to enjoy this year
Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus 15051 Frank Jarrell Road, ClermontThrough Oct. 31The annual Pumpkin Ponderosa at Clermont’s Showcase of Citrus features a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, hay rides and pumpkin painting. Guests can ride…Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Chloe Greenberg and Eduardo Gomez · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
Portrayal of Guilt ply their avant-heaviness with a late show at Will’s Pub
Few acts in the heavy underground right now are as convincingly experimental as Austin’s Portrayal of Guilt. Unbound by traditional genre boxes, they’ve built a name by mining the primordial murk where all hues of heavy music bleed…Music at Orlando Weekly
Bao Le-Huu · Music
Local press Orlando Weekly
CityArts throws a Día de los Muertos-themed art show and street party downtown
Downtown Orlando comes alive with art, music, and cultural celebrations with the 17th annual Día de los Muertos and Monster Party this week.Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Angie Benbeneck · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy is the co-headlining tour of music connoisseurs’ dreams
Both Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy have built up sizable fan bases with tuneful tales of heartbreak, growing up and self-discovery, turning them into intimate yet powerful indie rock.Music at Orlando Weekly
Angie Benbeneck · Music
Tuesday, October 13
Local press Orlando Weekly
Market of the Beast offers spirited shopping this fall
Market of the Beast has quickly carved out a reputation as a mandatory destination for those who like their shopping on the wilder side. Based out of loud and proud Winter Park metal venue Conduit, the market specializes in oddities,…Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Angie Benbeneck · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
‘Drag Race’ star Jane Don’t does a comedy gig at Orlando Funny Bone
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 breakout star Jane Don’t is coming to Orlando, but not for a glamorous headliner at Savoy or Southern Nights. No, she’s headed to … Funny Bone?Things to Do at Orlando Weekly
Matthew Moyer · Things to Do
Local press Orlando Weekly
Photos: Weezer punched the golden ticket at Orlando’s Kia Center
Weezer stayed gold at the Kia Center, touring through with heavyweight support in the form of The Shins and Silversun Pickups for their Gathering Tour.Music at Orlando Weekly
Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer · Music
Local press Bungalower
Something (Jelly)fishy Was Floating Over Orlando This Morning
If you looked up Tuesday morning and saw what looked like a glowing alien jellyfish floating over Orlando, you weren’t imagining things. The strange sight was courtesy of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Cape Canaveral at 6:33…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Bungalower
Orlando Science Center Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Animal Care
The Orlando Science Center has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), joining a select group of institutions recognized for meeting rigorous standards in animal care, welfare and conservation. The…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Bungalower
EarthGrounds Coffee + Matcha Opening Second Location in Thornton Park
EarthGrounds Coffee + Matcha is expanding into Thornton Park, with a second location set to soft open Monday, October 19. The new coffee spot will operate inside EyeGlam Studio, a beauty studio offering lash extensions, brow services, and…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Local press Orlando Weekly
The 21 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp
It's been a whirlwind of a year in Orlando's culinary scene, with longstanding restaurants shuddering and new concepts popping up all around.Food + Drink at Orlando Weekly
Chloe Greenberg · Food + Drink
Monday, October 12
Local press Orlando Weekly
Photos: Rebecca Black showed Orlando exactly who she is
YouTube child star Rebecca Black is no stranger to the kind of past that haunts the halls of your everyday life, but whatever you think you know about her, we guarantee you’re wrong.Music at Orlando Weekly
Grayson Keglovic · Music
Local press Bungalower
Orlando Pride Returns Saturday, Bringing a Parade, Fireworks, and Road Closures
Orlando’s annual Come Out With Pride celebration returns to Lake Eola Park on Saturday, October 17, with a full day of festivities, a colorful parade, and several downtown road closures. The free festival runs from noon-10 p.m., with the…at Bungalower
Zach Van Dyke
Orlando’s Best 100
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- 1 Ômo by JôntWinter Park · Japanese-inflected French Eat score, 92
- 1 SosekiWinter Park · Modern Kappo Eat score, 92
- 1 Victoria & Albert'sOrlando Eat score, 92
- 4 KadenceOrlando · Sushi Eat score, 91
- 4 SorekaraOrlando · Japanese Eat score, 91
- 6 CamilleOrlando · Vietnamese-French Eat score, 90
- 7 The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’sOrlando Eat score, 88
- 8 CapaOrlando · Spanish Steakhouse Eat score, 87
- 8 KayaOrlando · Modern Filipino Eat score, 87
- 8 Knife & SpoonOrlando · Steakhouse Eat score, 87
The full 100 → 95 ranked
- 1 Otto’s High DiveOrlando · Cuban Drink score, 79
- 2 JellyrollsOrlando Drink score, 77
- 3 AC Sky BarOrlando Drink score, 62
- 3 Aku Aku Tiki BarOrlando · Tiki Bar Drink score, 62
- 3 BauhausOrlando Drink score, 62
- 3 BellhopOrlando · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 62
- 3 Death in the AfternoonOrlando Drink score, 62
- 3 Hanson's Shoe RepairOrlando Drink score, 62
- 3 Kabooki SushiOrlando · Sushi Drink score, 62
- 3 Lil IndiesOrlando · Metal Tiki Bar Drink score, 62
The full 100 → 19 ranked
- 1 The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande LakesOrlando Stay score, 87
- 2 Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World ResortOrlando Stay score, 85
- 3 Conrad Orlando at EvermoreOrlando Stay score, 80
- 3 JW Marriott Orlando, Grande LakesOrlando Stay score, 80
- 3 Waldorf Astoria OrlandoOrlando Stay score, 80
- 3 Wave Hotel DriveOrlando Stay score, 80
- 7 JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & SpaOrlando Stay score, 76
- 8 ette hotelKissimmee Stay score, 74
- 9 AC Hotel Orlando DowntownOrlando Stay score, 72
The full 100 → 9 ranked
- 1 Conrad Spa OrlandoOrlando Do score, 86
- 1 Ritz Carlton SpaOrlando Do score, 86
- 1 Spa by JWOrlando Do score, 86
- 1 The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® ResortOrlando Do score, 86
- 1 Waldorf Astoria Spa OrlandoOrlando Do score, 86
The full 100 → 5 ranked
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