https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/actress-and-singer-alicia-witt-brings-christmas-show-to-judsons-live/
Nov 26, 2025 - Alicia Witt brings holiday spirit to the stage with a festive evening of Christmas music, featuring songs from her 2024 Christmas album I Think I’m Spending...
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Feb 20, 2026 - Orlando Weekly is your independent source for local news, music, food, arts, and events, with stories that keep Orlando and Florida informed.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-ag-asks-judge-to-toss-out-challenge-to-kratom-7-oh-ban/
Nov 20, 2025 - Uthmeier said banning the sale and manufacture of the byproduct was needed “to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety.”
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/madsoul-fest-returns-with-aly-and-aj-magdalena-bay-and-more/
Nov 21, 2025 - MadSoul Music and Arts Festival is coming back to Orlando in December with local and national names in music and politics.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/elena-rose-comes-to-orlando-as-part-of-first-headlining-u-s-tour/
Nov 26, 2025 - Formerly a songwriter to the stars, Elena Rose penned hits for the likes of Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and Karol G before stepping out on her own with debut...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/rocket-88-shake-rattle-and-roll-orlando-at-conduit/
Nov 19, 2025 - Ever since their emergence in the early 1990s, they’ve been the city’s flaming gold standard in rockabilly, with their flamboyant stage spectacles and...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/ocas-adoptable-dog-nite-train-is-waiting-to-meet-you/
Nov 26, 2025 - Most people walk right past Nite Train (A582844). All they see is a scarred, quiet, scary-looking dog. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, Nite...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando-area-news/heres-everything-and-everyone-we-saw-at-orlando-beer-festival-2025/
Nov 16, 2025 - The Milk District's Festival Park was taken over by brews, bevs and plenty of smiling faces this weekend at Orlando Beer Fest.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/desantis-asks-legislature-to-punish-inhumane-dog-breeders/
Nov 26, 2025 - He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/renaissance-theatre-co-finds-temporary-home-in-downtown-orlando/
Nov 26, 2025 - This announcement comes just in time to salvage the full run of the Ren's annual immersive holiday comedy Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show,...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/the-star-princess-cruise-liner-hides-a-very-special-secret/
Nov 24, 2025 - Everyone in Orlando knows where you can find a magical castle with princesses inside, but did you know that Florida is also home to a Princess with a Magic...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/wheeler-newman-plays-orlando-comeback-show-at-last-this-week/
Nov 26, 2025 - As forecast in my September coverage of his hiatus-breaking first new release in eight years, esteemed Orlando musician Wheeler Newman is officially back on...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/tampa-photojournalist-arrested-outside-ice-detention-center-in-miami/
Nov 24, 2025 - Decker, who was on assignment for three outlets, was covering a protest action by Sunshine Movement, which saw many of its members arrested.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/illinois-band-harrison-gordon-poised-to-get-emotional-at-orlandos-the-social/
Nov 19, 2025 - Although this bill skews young, these bands have the real stuff in their veins. Illinois headliners Harrison Gordon honor their Midwestern lineage by knowing...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orange-county-animal-services-pushes-to-revise-20-year-old-pet-policies/
Nov 21, 2025 - It will be the biggest rewrite of local animal rules in two decades, introducing major changes to the county's animal welfare procedures.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/24-orlando-restaurants-to-eat-cheap-for-15-or-less/
Nov 25, 2025 - These locally owned spots offer cheap eats like hot dogs, Pakistani barbecue, Mediterranean meals, burgers, tacos and more for $15 or less.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-representative-charged-with-stealing-5m-in-fema-funds/
Nov 24, 2025 - U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted for allegedly stealing $5M and laundering it toward her 2021 congressional campaign.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/hear-an-older-and-wiser-earl-sweatshirt-at-the-plaza-live-this-week/
Nov 24, 2025 - Sweatshirt leans into more recent work to fill out the setlists on this current tour, but since he goes for the full Springsteen of 20-plus numbers a night,...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando-area-news/epic-universe-may-already-be-expanding-permits-hint/
Nov 14, 2025 - Epic Universe may already be looking toward making some changes, according to permits hinting an expansion.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/drunken-monkey-plays-host-to-on-the-rise-central-florida-noise-heads-this-weekend/
Nov 19, 2025 - The evening starts as soon as regular hours are over at the Monkey, when an eclectic who’s-who of young Central Florida experimental talent with a decidedly...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/orlando-museum-of-art-to-host-major-david-lachapelle-retrospective-in-early-2026/
Nov 21, 2025 - David LaChapelle: As the World Turns — opening Jan. 31, 2026 — will reportedly be the largest U.S. museum retrospective of the photographer's works to...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/ivanhoe-village-gets-all-festive-for-this-years-jingle-eve/
Nov 19, 2025 - Jingle Eve happens on Saturday, Nov. 22 starting at 4:30 p.m. all along the main drag on Orange Avenue, taking in chunks of Virginia Avenue and Gaston Edwards...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/jazz-giant-robert-glasper-plays-an-eye-popping-three-nights-in-orlando-this-week/
Nov 19, 2025 - The prolific, Grammy-winning musician has released four albums over the last couple of years — including, because why not, a Christmas album, which we hope...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/orlandos-dj-all-stars-throw-a-thanksgiving-eve-dance-party-at-the-beacham/
Nov 24, 2025 - It’s been a longstanding local tradition that, the night before you suffer through a meal with actual family, you kick up your heels with chosen family at...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/20-places-to-see-christmas-lights-in-orlando-this-holiday-season/
Nov 26, 2025 - Orlando boasts holiday festivals, light shows, parades, illuminated lights and more over-the-top twinkle to see this year.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/ohps-suga-live-features-a-whole-world-of-rb-on-thanksgiving-eve/
Nov 24, 2025 - What better way to jumpstart the holiday season than with a backyard-style R&B party in the heart of Mills 50? Or at least, so says Dennis Mero, local DJ...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/orlando-restaurants-offering-thanksgiving-specials-and-take-out-meals/
Nov 20, 2025 - There's a slew of Thanksgiving options from brunch buffets to prix fixe dinners, plus take-out and family-sized meals.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/photos-gnarly-barley-hosted-a-malort-cocktail-competition/
Nov 27, 2025 - Bartenders both local and from lands afar travelled to the restaurant to show off their 'tending and drinking skills.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-republican-files-bill-to-decriminalize-drug-testing-tools/
Nov 19, 2025 - Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman has filed a bill that would aim to help curb drug overdose deaths by decriminalizing drug-checking equipment.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/orlando-bands-rage-to-benefit-punk-rock-saves-lives-this-weekend/
Nov 26, 2025 - In the true spirit of giving thanks, a cavalcade of Florida bands including M.A.C.E., Hollow Leg, Gnarcoossee, Days Spent, High Pressure, Curb Cut and...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/b_ank-is-ready-to-get-quiet-and-calm-in-orlando-this-weekend/
Nov 19, 2025 - To those who saw him seated in the middle of the Falcon among revelers mantrically drumming on a single snare, eyes beatifically closed, this next chapter will...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/canadian-dream-pop-group-men-i-trust-play-two-nights-at-orlandos-house-of-blues/
Nov 19, 2025 - Three weeks into the North American leg of their Equus tour, dream-poppers Men I Trust are coming to the Sunshine State for five shows in St. Petersburg,...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/photos-murder-by-death-said-goodbye-to-orlando-in-grand-fashion-at-the-social/
Nov 13, 2025 - It was a send-off that was equal parts bittersweet when Murder by Death played the Social in the waning days of what they say is their final tour before...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/wanzies-deloris-scrud-returns-to-orlando-to-save-the-holidays/
Nov 18, 2025 - It’s been awhile since we’ve seen local playwright, actor and theatrical impresario Michael Wanzie on an Orlando stage. And it’s been even longer since...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orange-county-moves-forward-with-effort-to-revive-local-film-industry/
Nov 21, 2025 - The county will join a half-dozen others in Florida that have created their own incentive programs to draw in film production.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/downtown-arts-district-opens-cityarts-cafe-this-week/
Nov 11, 2025 - Arts and culture hub Downtown Arts District opens a new café this week that's set to fuel Orlando while supporting local artists.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-election-supervisors-again-ask-lawmakers-to-make-it-easier-to-vote-by-mail/
Nov 20, 2025 - Whether the GOP-controlled Legislature will act on the request is questionable, because they ignored a similar request earlier this year.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/thanksgiving-events-in-orlando-2025/
Nov 24, 2025 - Charitable events, 3K, 5K and 10K turkey trots, holiday arts and crafts, and Thanksgiving eve concerts in Orlando.
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/lindsey-stirling-snow-waltzes-into-orlando-as-part-of-holiday-tour-this-week/
Nov 24, 2025 - She’s currently on her eighth holiday tour, Snow Waltz, and returning to Orlando for some caroling. Setlists combine her holiday songs with her more familiar...
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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/marijuana-amendment-group-confident-itll-make-2026-florida-ballot/
Nov 26, 2025 - Despite a legal setback, those behind a new amendment to legalize marijuana in Florida insist they still can qualify for the 2026 ballot.
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