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Florida may be a bit behind in the craft beer scene, but new breweries are on the rise throughout the state. With new breweries come unique beer activities to enjoy, from farm-to-table experiences to beer yoga, and fun runs where consuming beer is part of the race. Grab your beer-loving date by the hand and…
Date night can easily slip into routine after a few months of the same old dinner and a movie night out. That’s why we’re always looking for new, unique experiences for couples to enjoy together in Orlando. If you’re looking to pick up a new skill this spring, consider the new private woodturning date night…
Winter Garden is one of Central Florida’s fastest growing cities. It’s just 14 miles west of downtown Orlando and offers plenty of daytime and nighttime date options. Winter Garden was incorporated as a town in 1903 with a roaring train station and blossoming orange trees. Today, the beautiful architecture of Plant Street ─ the main…
Express yourself with words at one of these eight story clubs and events in Orlando! Updated August 2019 Whether it’s through reading or writing, there are many different forms of communication for our feelings, experiences and thoughts—along with many places in Orlando to express them out loud. From monthly story telling meetups to Florida’s Storytelling…
There’s something special about a small town during Christmas, and New Smyrna Beach is no exception. Below we have rounded up five reasons to come celebrate the holidays in New Smyrna. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and start planning your holiday visit to the beach! Light Up Flagler, December 2 With the twinkle…
Join in the holiday celebrations at Grande Lakes Orlando where The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando are hosting a slew of holiday events, activities and dinners designed to feed your festive soul. EVENTS Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 2, 5pm Kick off the season at the JW Marriott’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony complete with…
Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun, interactive night out together, you’re bound to find something you love from our list of 70 local cooking classes happening this November and December. Where to take a cooking class in Orlando: Truffles and Trifles Tapa…
Enjoy whiskey, movie night, food trucks, a block party and more this week in Orlando. The Illusionists – Live From Broadway Now thru October 9 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts $30.75 and up (psst… we saw the show on opening night and it was incredible!!) Bodega Norton Wine Dinner at Bella Tuscany in…
We’ve put together a few ideas for a Saturday SunRail date ideas with your sweetie or family. NOTE: SunRail operates on select Saturdays only. Please check Sunrail.com for an up-to-date Saturday schedule and timetable. STATION: CHURCH STREET You’ll be dropped in one of the best areas of downtown Orlando once you hop off SunRail at its station…
It’s HOT in the Kitchen, baby! Put an interactive and educational spin on your next date night dinner out with one of these Orlando cooking classes. Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun night out together, you’re bound to find something to love from…
Have you always wanted to bust a move or sweep your sweetie off her feet? You’re in luck because there are several dance studios where you can learn to dance in Orlando. Whether you want to waltz your girlfriend away or heat things up with a little salsa, here are some local studios to explore. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES…
I woke up feeling very angry and conflicted this morning. My editorial calendar states I’d be posting about summer getaways, Orlando dining deals and fun things to do this weekend. But that feels neither appropriate nor relevant at the moment. My first instinct is to stay silent this week. I mean, who wants to read about…
Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful spring weather at all of the outdoor events happening this weekend in Orlando! From festivals to Earth Day events to starlit concerts and movies, there’s plenty to enjoy for date night! Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival 2016 Thursday, April 21, 6-9pm Dubsdread Catering $45-$60 Symphony Under the Stars Thursday,…
It’s HOT in the Kitchen, baby! Put an interactive and educational spin on your next date night with one of these Orlando cooking classes. Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun night out together, you’re bound to find something you love from our list…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 11 excellent choices for some date night fun. Magical Dining Month Now thru Sept. 30 70+ Participating Restaurants $33 for three-course meals 80’s in the Park: Lita Ford, Slaughter, Asia, LA Guns, Kip Winger and More! August 28-30 Melbourne Auditorium $20-$139…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 19 excellent choices for some date night fun! Orlando Art & Craft Week Now thru May 3 Multiple locations Prices vary Son Flamenco Now thru May 1, 9:30pm Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant No cover Snap! Orlando Presents: You Are Here…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 14 excellent choices for some date night fun! Pippin Now thru April 26 Walt Disney Theater $33.75 and up 100 for $100 April 24-26 Gallery on First, Sanford FREE Harbor Nights Primavera 2015 Friday, April 24, 6:30pm Loews Portofino Bay Hotel…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 12 excellent choices for some date night fun! Ralph Harris Now thru April 4 Orlando Improv $17 1st Thursdays: Florida Grown Thursday, April 2, 6pm Orlando Museum of Art $10 Flavor Farm Series: Chefs Hari Pulapaka and Aarthi Sampath Friday, April…
Put an interactive and educational spin on your next date night dinner out with one of these Orlando cooking classes. Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun night out together, you’re bound to find something you love from our list of 21 local cooking…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 13 excellent choices for some date night fun! Flight Night with Mark DeNote Thursday, February 26, 7:30pm-9pm East End Market $31.95 2015 Central Florida Fair February 26 – March 8 Central Florida Fairgrounds $10 Demetri Martin Friday, February 27, 7pm Hard…
Francis Biondi, Season 5 Finalist on FOX’s MasterChef, will host a series of cooking classes at Winter Park’s The Ancient Olive. These 60-minute culinary workshops are designed to dive deeper into such topics as ingredients, knives, basic cooking skills and the art of plating. Cost is $35 per person, per class. This is a demonstration and…
Looking for something to do this weekend in Orlando? Check out these best bets, 20 excellent choices for some date night fun! To Kill a Mockingbird Now thru February 11 Lowndes Shakespeare Center $18 – $43 Orlando Comedy Jam: Corey Holcomb, Earthquake, Arnez J Friday, February 6, 8pm CFE Arena $53.80 – $88 Date Night…
This Friday begins 53 days of foodie festivities at Epcot, home to the 19th International Food & Wine Festival September 19 – November 10. Nearly 300 chefs have come together to showcase fare from across the globe at more than 25 food-and-beverage stops, hundreds of food and beverage seminars and workshops, as well as dozens…
On select Fridays over the next few months, Crealdé School of Art will offer Date Night Ceramics Classes at their main campus in Winter Park. The monthly workshops, scheduled for Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, will take place from 7-9pm and will be led by third-generation artist, Vadim Malkin. The hosts will…
MOVIEOLA – Despicable Me 2 Friday, June 27, 6:30pm Lake Eola Park Free Sanford Art Walk 4th Friday of the month, 6-9pm Downtown Sanford Free The Voice Tour Friday, June 27, 7:30pm Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre $33-$63 George Lopez (stand-up) Saturday, June 28, 8pm Hard Rock Live $53-$71 Get Outdoors Casselberry Learn how to canoe,…
Local foodies take note: there are 2 wonderful events coming up in May that are sure to float your boat. The Homegrown Food Festival The first is a food truck night on Thursday, May 2, which will feature mobile chefs that are committed to using local farmers and artisans in their mobile meals. From 6pm…
If you don’t already frequent CultureClimax.com (@CultureClimax), I hope you’ll soon become as big of a fan as I am… this blog rocks when it comes to curating Orlando happenings and activities. This month, I asked CultureClimax editors to share their top event picks for couples to check out on their November date nights. Here…
If I could go out and do something fun every night this week, I totally would. Now that the cooler nights have started, the calendar has filled with fabulous diversions. Here are a handful of ideas for date night this week: MONDAYTaste of AltamonteMonday, October 8 @ 6 – 9pmCranes Roost Lake$30 – $35 TUESDAYWorkshop…
All you need is love. But a little chocolate, now and then, doesn’t hurt. – Charles M. Schulz A recent survey commissioned by a chocolate company (okay, so this is a biased study) found that when it comes to choosing between sex and chocolate, women just aren’t sure. When asked what they would be least…
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED: THE WINNER IS IRIS METEL! The Festival of Chocolate returns to Orlando April 27 – 29, this time in its new location at UCF Arena. This smorgasbord of sweetness will feature tons of treats from the region's best chocolatiers, confection companies, and pastry chefs, as well as a jam-packed schedule…
From February 1 – 29, the United Arts of Central Florida presents ArtsFest, a free smorgasbord of the area’s cultural offerings at 87 venues across 4 counties. This annual affair, designed to get locals to sample the arts, brings together an enormous number of events from the ballet to the symphony, from creative writing workshops…