This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”
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TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Orlando rallied around a young worker after E-Bike theft at Bad As’s Burgers.
- Daybreak Diner on Curry Ford closes after 27 years.
- New Thai-inspired Speakeasy “Noir” expands hours in Downtown Orlando.
- Pat Greene wants you to see the 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.
- Tidewater Home & Gift returns to Central Florida with new shop in Hannibal Square.
- The Mennello Museum’s new summer show, Pool Party: The Pool in American Art, is making a splash.
- The Orlando Museum of Art just landed its largest donation ever from the Council of 101.
- Tropical Storm Andrea became the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
- Shucked cast says Orlando might be their favorite stop on tour.
- Opera Orlando is turning 10, and they’re throwing a summer party you won’t want to miss.
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- Flamingos on Merritt Island show birds are giving Florida a second chance – Orlando Sentinel
- County leaders to vote on suspending Minority Women Business program to comply with anti-DEI orders – Orlando Weekly
- EDC Orlando reveals nearly 100-strong performer lineup for this year’s event – Orlando Weekly
- Enzian Theater revamps leadership with new executive director – Orlando Sentinel
- Orange County leaders seek to reduce inmate population, curb costs – Orlando Sentinel
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 6/30: Queer Book Club (The New Romantics)
- Tuesday 7/1: Loose Lips (Will’s Pub)
- Wednesday 7/2: Jeff Rupert Quartet (Judson’s Live)
- Wednesday 7/2: Kaleidoscope 360° Outdoor Feature: Tron (Luminary Green)
- Thursday 7/3: Hannibal Buress (The Abbey)
- Thursday 7/3: Baldwin Park Independence Bash! (Baldwin Park)
- Friday 7/4: Queer Anarchy (Will’s Pub)
- Friday 7/4: Fireworks at the Fountain (Lake Eola)
- Friday 7/4: July 4th Pool Party (Grand Bohemian)
Have an event you want Orlando to know about? Event listing on the Bungalower Event Calendar is free! Visit Bungalower.com/Events for more information.
