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The Community Paper - • 25th November 2025

All the Milk District wants for Krampus is you - The Community Paper

A warning to those who’ve been naughty this year: The mischievous Alpine creature Krampus returns to the Milk District this holiday season for KrampusFest on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 9 p.m.

Orlando Weekly • 24th November 2025

CityArts' 'Art Pollination' aims to tackle food insecurity through art

An exhibition highlighting local arts and addressing food insecurity through creative projects is now open at CityArts in downtown Orlando.

Orlando Weekly • 11th November 2025

Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week

Downtown Arts District, the nonprofit that oversees downtown arts and culture hub CityArts, is finally reopening the café that’s been idle for many years, frustrating arts lovers with a java jones.

Orlando Weekly • 5th November 2025

Orlando will get freaky styley at Electric Daisy Carnival all this weekend

Calling all “funkafied freaks,” the Electric Daisy Carnival is back, with five stages and more than 100 artists — including Zedd, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Green Velvet — ready for a phantasmagorical weekend.

Orlando Weekly • 4th November 2025

Vans Warped Tour pre-parties, events head to Orlando before fest

Vans Warped Tour is alive again and heading to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium this month to celebrate more than three decades of music.

Orlando Weekly • 30th October 2025

Universal Orlando's 'Wicked: The Experience' revamps ahead of new film

Universal Orlando is holding space for an updated shopping adventure delving into the magical world of Oz debuting this week, providing some fantastical cross-promotion for the upcoming film Wicked: For Good.

Orlando Weekly • 27th October 2025

Winter Park's Briarpatch is now open for dinner

Winter Park’s Briarpatch Restaurant, the longtime fan favorite that has been dishing out breakfast, brunch and lunch for more than four decades on Park Avenue, has broadened its culinary horizons.

Orlando Weekly • 23rd October 2025

Jonas Brothers are on the way to Orlando for two nights of pop hits

The boys are back in town and ready to perform not one, but two nights at the Kia Center as part of their reunion “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown” tour.

Orlando Weekly • 21st October 2025

Sleuths Mystery Dinner says goodbye after 35 years in Orlando

After more than three decades, the curtains are closing for Orlando’s own Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows on Orlando’s International Drive.

Orlando Weekly • 16th October 2025

Orlando's new pickleball spot, social club Hamlin House opens 'soon'

Orlando is getting a boujee new pickleball and social club concept, and it’s now accepting memberships ahead of its grand opening in SoDo.

Orlando Weekly • 16th October 2025

Bring your best business card to see 'American Psycho' at Theater West End

Theater West End debuts the latest production of its 2025 MainStage Series — a musical based on the most fashionable psychopath in popular culture.

Orlando Weekly • 15th October 2025

All the Orlando parties and events you need to know about at this year’s Come Out With Pride weekend

Orlando’s annual Come Out With Pride celebrations return in all their glory this weekend, pushing back against intolerance in our state and national governments.

Orlando Weekly • 8th October 2025

EDC and Warped Tour storm downtown, JoBros peg the nostalgia meter, and more (pumpkin) spicy gigs this fall

Temperatures are plummeting to a bone-chilling 85 degrees, spooky ephemera crowds the big-box and dollar store shelves, and concert calendars go into overdrive … fall is well and truly here.

Orlando Weekly • 8th October 2025

Live at the Oak brings together diverse Orlando artistry under one historic tree

Sit under a beautiful 350-year-old live oak tree this weekend and enjoy poetry and performances at the Mennello Museum.

Orlando Weekly • 3rd October 2025

Ivanhoe Village gets spooky with Once Upon a Halloween neighborhood event - Orlando Weekly

Ivanhoe Village ushers in the spooky season with its brand new “Once Upon a Halloween” event this weekend.

Orlando Weekly • 1st October 2025

Long-running Oktoberfest festivities return to Casselberry this weekend - Orlando Weekly

Drink beer, snack on giant pretzels and celebrate the month of October Bavarian-style at Casselberry’s Oktoberfest 2025.

Orlando Weekly • 1st October 2025

Lil Wayne steers 'Tha Carter' anniversary tour into Orlando - Orlando Weekly

Lil Wayne, who claimed the title of “best rapper alive” back in 2000, is touring on the release of his latest album, Tha Carter IV, and paying tribute to over two decades of his Carter series of albums.

Orlando Weekly • 29th September 2025

‘Nightmare on Orange’ Halloween pop-up is back at The Courtesy - Orlando Weekly

Halloween-themed pop-up “Nightmare on Orange” is back this fall at The Courtesy Bar.

Orlando Weekly • 24th September 2025

Mills 50 businesses throw a Fall Fest this weekend - Orlando Weekly

Lauded by National Geographic as a contender for “the most interesting neighborhood in Florida,” our ever-growing Mills 50 is throwing a Fall Festival, replacing falling leaves and pumpkin spice with local wares, artistry, and eats and drinks.

Orlando Weekly • 24th September 2025

Floridian swamp-rockers JJ Grey & Mofro head to the House of Blues this week - Orlando Weekly

Touting their first new album in nearly a decade, Olustee, JJ Grey & Mofro are hitting the road. The band’s next stop? House of Blues, alongside supporting act and local Americana power couple Harber Wynn.

Orlando Weekly • 22nd September 2025

Asian Lantern Festival is back at Central Florida Zoo this November - Orlando Weekly

The Asian Lantern Festival all-ages holiday event heads back into the wild world of Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for its sixth year this fall.

Orlando Weekly • 22nd September 2025

SeaWorld Orlando announces new deep-sea dark ride  - Orlando Weekly

Following the opening of Expedition Odyssey earlier this year, SeaWorld Orlando is now teasing the release of yet another new attraction for wannabe aquatic explorers.

Orlando Weekly • 17th September 2025

Universal Volcano Bay Nights is back for fall, now through October

After the launch of its first-ever nighttime waterpark event earlier this year, Universal Orlando Resort once again hosts Volcano Bay Nights event, on now through the end of October.

Orlando Weekly • 17th September 2025

Orlando’s Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibition is now open  - Orlando Weekly

The city of Orlando is now celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a month-long art exhibition and upcoming community celebration.