Orlando Weekly

Orlando Weekly is a vibrant alternative newspaper serving the Greater Orlando area in Florida. Each Thursday, it distributes 40,000 copies to over 1,100 locations throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The publication is also available in more than 300 red street boxes (or brown ones in downtown Orlando) placed in prominent, busy spots across the region. Each week, over 200,000 readers pick up Orlando Weekly to explore its event calendar, stay updated on the latest movies, dining options, local music, and visual arts, as well as to read engaging stories covering a wide range of topics, including sports, relationships, technology, and local government.

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The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, a showcase for emerging Floridian artists, returns to Orlando for an 11th year

2 days ago | orlandoweekly.com | Kyle Eagle |Matthew Moyer

click to enlarge photo courtesy of Orlando Museum of Art Detail from 'Dreamscape' by Kelly Joy Ladd, on view as part of the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition It's Florida Prize time once again at Orlando Museum of Art and this year's group exhibition offers a compelling moment for reflection from the 10 contemporary artists selected from across the state whose intriguing works have taken over OMA.
Orlando’s iconic comedy showcase Shit Sandwich kicks off Year 14 with a new host, Aimee LeCours

2 days ago | orlandoweekly.com | Sarah Kinbar

click to enlarge Courtesy photo Aimee LeCours takes over Shit Sandwich from Ross McCoy (right) Aimee LeCours, who over the past five years has endeared herself to Orlando audiences eager for her style of comedy, is set to be the new host of legendary Milk District indie-comedy showcase Shit Sandwich. This news comes as Ross McCoy decided that after a decade, it was time for him to step back.
Salvation Army cited more than $120K following death of Orlando employee on the job

3 days ago | orlandoweekly.com | McKenna Schueler

click to enlarge via Apple Maps Salvation Army donation center and thrift store in Orlando, FL, on West Colonial Drive The Salvation Army, an international Christian nonprofit, must pay more than $120,000 in penalties following the preventable death of an Orlando employee who suffered a fatal fall on the job last year, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Lockheed Martin workers end strike, return to work with new union contract

4 days ago | orlandoweekly.com | McKenna Schueler

click to enlarge McKenna Schueler Hundreds of Lockheed Martin workers walk off the job on strike. (May 1, 2025) After nearly one month on strike, Orlando employees of weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin headed back to work Monday after securing a new union contract.
Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says Elon Musk leaves a 'dark legacy' behind in the White House

4 days ago | orlandoweekly.com | Mitch Perry

click to enlarge Photo by J.D. Casto Elon Musk’s tenure as a special government employee in the White House came to an end Friday, prompting Florida Democratic U.S. Rep.
Before Orlando show, Illuminati Hotties’ Sarah Tudzin talks fulfillment and fighting fascists

1 week ago | orlandoweekly.com | Ray Roa

click to enlarge Photo by Shervin Lainez Illuminati H\otties come to Conduit It’s a pretty good time to be Sarah Tudzin. The leader of Illuminati Hotties is in the midst of a European tour where she just celebrated her 33rd birthday in Scotland, and is approaching her second wedding anniversary this summer.
Orange County arts and cultural affairs board quietly removes ‘diversity’ from its mission statement

1 week ago | orlandoweekly.com | McKenna Schueler

click to enlarge photo by Andrew Tolbert Lesser-known artists who focus their projects on minority communities, but who have fewer connections in Orange County’s arts and culture scene, could soon face a harder time securing government arts grants moving forward.
Orange County Dems host town hall in Orlando Thursday on state and federal budgets

1 week ago | orlandoweekly.com | McKenna Schueler

click to enlarge photo by McKenna Schueler U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL) gathers with disability rights, labor and seniors advocates in downtown Orlando to slam the Trump administration's threats to Social Security. Orange County Democrats, responding to state and federal budget proposals, are hosting a town hall in Orlando on Thursday at the local firefighters’ union hall.
Post-hardcore’s Emery brings 20 years of ‘The Question’ to the Abbey

1 week ago | orlandoweekly.com | Chloe Greenberg

Post-hardcore’s Emery brings 20 years of ‘The Question’ to the Abbey Flake and ‘68 open By Chloe Greenberg on Wed, May 28, 2025 at 1:53 pm click to enlarge Courtesy photo Emery mark 20 years of 'The Question' Decades back, Southern gospel, Christian roots, post-hardcore influence and emotion-tugging lyrics came together with the creation of South Carolina’s Emery, and now the band is bringing a special 20-year album anniversary tour right here to Orlando. The band’s 2005 sophomore record The...
Sometimes adults-only museum takeovers do wear capes, like at Orlando Science Center's Science Night Live

1 week ago | orlandoweekly.com | Matthew Moyer

Sometimes adults-only museum takeovers do wear capes, like at Orlando Science Center's Science Night Live Downright superhuman edutainment By Matthew Moyer on Wed, May 28, 2025 at 1:54 pm click to enlarge Photo by Hannah Glogower Science Night Live happens at OSC this weekend Science Night Live takes over the Orlando Science Center this weekend for a 21-and-up "Evening of Super Hero Fun and Discovery." The superhumanly well-timed event — what with a new Superman flick right around the corner...