This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”
Click HERE to listen to Episode 367 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, and don’t forget that our February print issue is out in the streets and you can read it online HERE.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- The City of Orlando surprised everyone last week (everyone except the Orlando Sentinel who managed to have an article come out at the same time City Hall sent out a press release) with an update on the long-awaited Under-i urban park project. Spoiler alert, it’s now called The Canopy and it looks like the Wonderful Land of Oz.
- Orlando City Council wants to extend the current moratorium on nightclubs and bars downtown, citing that city staff needs more time to drum up ideas for more permanent changes to the city code that will make downtown more “neighborhoody” and family-friendly.
- Orlando City Soccer announced a new lineup of local food vendors ahead of their home game opener against Montreal at Inter&Co Stadium with new names like Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, King Bao, and Flippers Pizzeria on the roster.
- Leu Gardens is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale on March 9 and 10. It’s two full days of free admission to the gardens, over 50 plant vendors, and more, all in the beautiful historic botanical gardens in Audubon Park. Bring a wagon and/or consider biking.
- The Drake Kitchen and Bar is now open in downtown Orlando and yes they serve duck. Check out our photos of the media preview before you go.
- Snap! Orlando is opening three new photo exhibits next month and one of them has some pretty provocative photos of Eminem.
- Bungalower is the proud media sponsor of a St. Patrick’s Day water balloon tournament in Baldwin Park on March 17. Tactical Brewing will be hosting the show and Orlando Parking Lot Party will be inviting a curated list of some amazing food vendors. Bungalower Buddy members can get some free beer at the Bungalower tent.
- Beloved selfie warehouse, Wall Crawl Orlando, has just announced that it will be closing its Parramore space and is actively looking for a new home.
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts just shared the 2024-25 Broadway in Orlando lineup, which includes the return of some old favorites and a bunch of jukebox musicals.
- “How detectives uncovered Florida woman’s murder inside fixer-upper.” – ABC News
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Ann Teague’s Lamp Supply’s lamp supply could be yours.” – Bungalower
- “I Love Orlando Cafe now open by Lake Eola.” – Bungalower
- “A new cafe has opened at The Alfond Inn.” – Bungalower
- “New Italian concept announced for former Bem Bom building.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando City Soccer hosting ‘I Love the 90s’ concert on March 23.” – Bungalower
- “The Strand opens new bar concept next door in old British Shoppe.” – Bungalower
- “Meet the artist behind these Orlando-area murals representing Black culture.” – Click Orlando
- “College Park neighborhood business Apenberry’s Gardens sold.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Why the Central Business District may become a thing of the past.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “New Yorkers are moving to Orlando, here’s how sellers can appeal to them.” – Mansion Global
- “Brightline Orlando-to-Miami ridership jumps again in January.” – WFTV
- “WATCH: Large fight erupts among students in Pine Hills McDonald’s parking lot.” – WFTV
- “Family of man who police shot and killed at a wedding sues city.” – Winter Park Voice
- “A highway cap divides the city it was designed to reconnect.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “From Montreal to Berlin, cities aim to stay open 24 hours.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Despite a national spike in homelessness, some US regions are finding solutions.” – Brookings
- “Havana’s evolving public-private landscape.” – Common Edge
- “13 Worst Bike Lanes in the World.” – Discerning Cyclist
- “The New Urban Order: Do we really need more moveable chairs?” – The Philadelphia Citizen
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 2/26: Circus Berserkus (Mills 50)
- Monday 2/26: Disturbed – Take Back Your Life Tour (Parramore)
- Tuesday 2/27: Bungalower Drag Bingo and Music Video Dance Party (Baldwin Park)
- Tuesday 2/27: CONCACAF Champions Cup (Parramore)
- Tuesday 2/27: Judson’s Live – Sean Holcomb (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/27: Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets (Parramore)
- Tuesday 2/27: “Shaft” at Enzian (Out of Bounds)
- Wednesday 2/28: MojoMan’s Grand Opening Party (Milk District)
- Wednesday 2/28: Orlando Pride Kit Party (Downtown)
- Wednesday 2/28: YogaHigh at The Acre (College Park)
- Thursday 2/29: Leap Day Block Party with Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (Out of Bounds)
- Thursday 2/29: Plated – A Dinner Party on Park (Winter Park)
- Thursday 2/29: “Scalia/Ginsburg“ – Arts as a Catalyst (SODO)
- Friday 3/1: “Portrait of a Kiln” (Mills 50)