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What Orlando is talking about
There’s another tropical storm brewing off our coast this week and somehow it just feels right that it’s named “Karen”.
At first, she didn’t really want to be about anything, was more of a “hi, I’m going to stop by for a bit, complain (rain) about something and head out” in Puerto Rico earlier this week. But by yesterday afternoon, she was strengthening and toying with heading north to the Bahamas and possibly Florida.
As of last night, Karen decided to calm down a bit and the jury’s still out on whether we will feel any effects from her.
Meanwhile, Karen’s other buddy in the Atlantic, Lorenzo, is predicted to become a hurricane — we just won’t be impacted because it looks like it’s heading west and staying out to sea.
In other news…
Tyler, the Creator is coming to UCF this weekend, and he’s bringing Jaden Smith with him. Tyler is promoting his latest album, Igor, at Addition Arena Friday night and tickets are still available. (Orlando Weekly)
Speaking of this weekend’s endless entertainment, comedian Dane Cook is hoping for a comeback on his latest tour. He’s performing at the Dr. Phillips Center Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (Orlando Weekly)
But the best of all weekend plans is probably the Soul Food Festival happening at Eagle Nest Park in Metrowest on Saturday and Sunday. There will be 15 food trucks slinging collard greens, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and more. (Orlando Weekly)
Last year, the owners of Church Street Station conducted a survey asking Orlandoans what they wanted to see in the Ferg’s Depot space. The website was called MakeOrlandoGreat.com and the offerings ranged from Soul Cycle to Chickfila to an Amazon store. A Chelsea Market concept was what Orlando voted for most, but the owners are staying mum about any developments at this time. (Bungalower)
Grab your lederhosen and dirndls, Oktoberfest has arrived in Central Florida and is in full effect this weekend at both Hourglass Brewing locations. (Bungalower)
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We’re back with another round of “Orlando Jeopardy” again this week with a clue inspired by Alex Gurtis on Facebook:
“This prominent author lived in Orlando at the height of his career.”
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Our partner events
💻 Thursday, October 3: Hey freelancers, learn how to best maximize your time (Downtown)
✨ Friday, October 4: Party under the stars at the Mennello with gourmet food and drink, live music, and 30 of Orlando's best artists. All proceeds go to the museum and the artists. (Loch Haven Park)
Around town
Today
🗣 Learn about intersectionality and building social change (Downtown)
🌱 Create a Florida-friendly landscape for your backyard (Winter Park)
🗣 Have a say in Orlando’s public parks scene (Dover Shores)
🍿 Go see “To Kill a Mockingbird” for $5 (Sanford)
🍻 Head to Aardvark for some bingo action (SoDo)
🥞 Eat breakfast for dinner for charity (Mills Park)
Tomorrow
💻 Co-work with the Run in Heels crew at A La Cart (East Colonial)
🎮 Learn from pros on how to make games on the fly through Sunday (Loch Haven)
🍊 Celebrate all things citrus at this art show (Maitland)
🎭 The Downtown Arts District’s is throwing their annual fundraising party and it looks regal af. (Thornton Park)
Saturday
🦞 Head north on I-4 for this annual seafood festival (Mt. Dora)
🐱 Get into cat pose with Orlando Cat Cafe (Clermont)
🎷 It’s a nice day for Jazz in the Park (Sanford)
👟 Run, eat, repeat on this fun race (Baldwin Park)
🍻 Drink bottomless beers with the Orlando Rugby Club (Ivanhoe)
🎸 Jam out with the Sh-Booms and Kolars (formerly He's my Brother, She's my Sister) at Will's. (Mills 50)
Sunday
☮️ Practice yoga in the sculpture garden at the Mennello (Loch Haven)
🛍 Shop this vintage makers market (Downtown)
🐶 Have your pup strut their stuff at the annual Shampooch event (Thornton Park)
🎷 Relax and listen to jazz in the garden to benefit Mead Gardens (Winter Park)
Monday
🎯 Play bingo at Wally's with the Bungalower folks (Mills 50)
☮️ Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock at Maxine's (Colonialtown South)
🍷 Have meaningful conversations over Merlot with the League of Women Voters (Lake Mary)
🍿 It's movie night at A La Cart and we're watching Harry Potter (East Colonial)
That’s all for today
We’ll see you again tomorrow, party people.
—Pulptown