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Jo Koy returning to Orlando’s Kia Center for 2027 tour

Sexy comedian Jo Koy (Website) is returning to Orlando’s Kia Center on Saturday, January 30, 2027, as part of the winter leg of his 2027 Koy Meets World Tour, produced by Icon Concerts. Koy, known for stand-up rooted in his Filipino-American heritage, consistently ranks among the world’s top-grossing comedians by Pollstar and Billboard. And me. […]

Park Avenue District debuts first Pumpkin Patch on Park this October

The Park Avenue District (Website) is debuting its first-ever Pumpkin Patch on Park, sponsored by AdventHealth, running October 10 through 31 on the lawn of Winter Park City Hall in downtown Winter Park, giving visitors a spot to pick out a pumpkin and take photos throughout the month, with additional programming still to be announced. […]

Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Danza headline new Judson’s Live Cabaret Collection

Dr. Phillips Center is launching a new cabaret series this fall at Judson’s Live, opening November 3 with Broadway and television star Cheyenne Jackson, followed by Tony Danza on November 13 and a holiday show featuring Isaac Mizrahi on December 2. Jackson, a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor, makes his Judson’s Live debut […]

Mastodon kicking off Poisonous Weapons Tour at Hard Rock Live

Grammy-winning metal band Mastodon (Website) is kicking off its “Poisonous Weapons Tour” at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on Wednesday, September 16, at 7 p.m., with support from Deafheaven and Alcest. The 27-date North American run stretches through late October, closing with an October 22 hometown show in Atlanta before a final festival appearance at […]

Guitar legend Robin Trower plays The Plaza Live this month

Legendary British blues-rock guitarist Robin Trower (Website) plays The Plaza Live (Website) in Orlando on Friday, September 18, at 8 p.m. The Orlando stop is part of a 2026 US tour announced in May, which also includes dates in Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Atlanta, Nashville, and several stops along the East Coast through early October. […]

Orlando City shuts out Toronto FC behind Griezmann’s record streak

Orlando City SC beat Toronto FC 3-0 on Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium, extending the club’s unbeaten streak to four games and keeping the Lions sixth in the Eastern Conference with nine games left in the regular season. Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring just before halftime, meeting a cross from Zakaria Taifi with an insane […]

Plantmania Expo bringing rare houseplants to Central Florida Fairgrounds

Plantmania Expo (Website) is bringing a tropical plant market to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on September 26 and 27 and will apparently feature rare and exotic houseplants from growers around the world, according to its website. Saturday’s schedule opens at 8 a.m. for VIP and early bird shoppers, with general entry starting at 10 a.m. […]

OCPS approves $7.9 billion budget amid enrollment decline

Orange County Public Schools approved a nearly $7.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year last week, which is an increase of about $500 million from last year, even as the district grapples with a steep enrollment decline and plans for further cuts. The budget passed after a public hearing where teachers, community members and […]

Ace Monroe’s Southeast run stops at Will’s Pub this week

Rock band Ace Monroe (Website) plays Will’s Pub (Website) in Orlando’s Mills 50 district on Monday, September 14, with doors at 7 p.m., joined by Eric Jafet and The Liszt. The show is part of a run of Southeast dates for the band, including stops in Charlotte, Aiken, Tampa, and Tallahassee this month. According to […]

Horrorlando hosting free Cabin in the Woods screening this week

Horrorlando (Instagram) is hosting a free screening of “The Cabin in the Woods” on Tuesday, September 15, at BookBurn Cafe and Social. Trivia kicks off the night at 7:45 p.m., followed by the screening at 8 p.m. The 2011 horror film, known for flipping genre conventions on their head, runs as part of a night […]