Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.
I had the best time EVER checking out “Les Misérables” at the Dr. Phillips Center this week! It’s one of my favorites. I actually saw it five years ago at the Dr. Phillips Center, and I still felt this time was like a dream.
The singing, the production and the set designs were so incredible. I felt truly immersed and it was absolutely wonderful.
News 6′s Lisa Bell also checked out the show! Click here to see her review on it. Side note: Setting the Stage newsletter author Brooke Savage sat down with Nick Cartell, who plays lead Jean Valjean, to talk about the show and more. Here’s the interview.
If you’re like me and have seen it before, trust me. It is worth seeing again. You can catch it at the Dr. Phillips Center through Sunday, June 30.
Now onto the big stuff. Here’s what’s happening⤵️
Fourth of July is ONE WEEK AWAY!
Isn’t it crazy how fast this year is flying? We all know Central Florida shows up when it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks displays and events.
It’s best to plan ahead.
We put together a county-by-county guide on what’s going on for the holiday.
Click here to check out the full list.
Offering taxidermy classes and potentially haunted antiques, dark art, specimens in jars, spooky apparel, interesting gifts (all of the above?) and more, the Orlando Oddities and Curiosities Market 2024 comes alive this weekend!
There will be over 200 vendors at Osceola Heritage Park for the biggest oddities event in Florida, according to event organizers.
Click here to check it out and ticket info.
Other happenings:
🌊 Summer bucket list: When people think of what to do around Central Florida in the summer, the first thing that often comes to mind are the signature theme parks Orlando has to offer. However, these are not only expensive, but they are also in the glaring sun and packed with crowds. Here’s what you can do this summer.
🤤 Where to get your fill on National Food Truck Day: Friday is National Food Truck Day, encouraging foodies to get out there and support our local mobile eateries. Click here to check out a food truck near you.
🥁 Blue Man Group is BACK! Blue Man Group is headed back to Orlando, after leaving Universal Orlando Resort in 2021. See where you can catch them now.
🧜♀️ Mermaids AND pirates: The first-ever Mermaid & Pirate Fest will benefit Family Promise of Brevard, a nonprofit that helps families with homelessness. Click here for more info.
That’s all from me.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I’ll catch you all next week.
- Brenda