Great Dates Orlando

Two Free Concerts

Head downtown this Saturday for the first of two downtown concerts that are free, wonderful free. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Hard Rock will present a concert with Collective Soul, Everclear, Tonic and DMC held on Orange Avenue and Wall Street between Washington Street and Central.

On Saturday, October 8, WMMO presents the B-52s starting at 4 p.m. in front of the Amway Center.

Hard Rock’s Downtown Orlando Block Party Saturday, October 1 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here for more info.

WMMO Downtown Concert Saturday, October 8 starting at 4 p.m. Click here for more info.

Music and Mojitos

This past Saturday, I was in the mood for live music and a thirst-quenching mojito. I don't know about you, but I've had a tough time finding my ideal live music locale in Orlando.

It's not that I'm all that particular. In fact, I really only have three items on my wish list: (1) it can't smell like a frat house, (2) the seating shouldn't compel me to whip out my sani-wipes (um hello, I'm a mom. Of course I keep sani-wipes with me at all times), and (3) they must be able to make a good mojito and/or French martini. 

So, I was pleasantly surprised when my hubby and I arrived at Drakes in Winter Park and all my three wishes were granted. Drakes is the drinking hole adjacent Boathouse, the new-ish "southern inspired" eatery right by the train tracks on Fairbanks Avenue. 

I like Drakes. Leather couches and a polished wood bar give it a classy feel without making the place feel pretentious. It gets busy but not crowded. It's lively but not loud. Chat, people watch, listen to the band... it's a great no-pressure, no-fuss date night. 

Check it out along with a few other easy peasy live music date night spots such as...

310 Park South

Imperial Wine Bar

Circa 1926 (starting back up in the fall)

Have a few more suggestions? Send them my way! 

 

 

N’awlins Date Night at Universal’s Mardi Gras

In these doom and gloom times, don’t we all need a little unruly, boisterous fun? There are still SEVEN MORE CONCERTS scheduled at Universal’s Mardi Gras… the perfect place to unleash your inner party animal. I just love their new one-night (after 5pm) Mari Gras ticket, a bargain at $45.99. The pass includes access to the park (and all the rides), the fabulous Mardi Gras parade (with tons of beads being thrown from zany floats), and the Mardi Gras concert (schedule below).

While you’re there, plan to nosh on tons of authentic Cajun and Creole bites and throw back some feisty cocktails. Plus, you can continue the party afterwards at CityWalk.

·         Mar. 14- Montgomery Gentry: 9:00pm

·         Mar. 21- Collective Soul: 9:00pm

·         FRIDAY Mar. 27- Boys Like Girls: 9:00pm

·         Mar. 28- Kelly Clarkson: 9:00pm

·         April 4- MC Hammer: 10:00pm (seriously!)

·         April 11- Trace Adkins: 10:00pm

·         April 18 – Nelly: 10:00pm

Universal Mardi Gras

Until April 18^th

www.universalorlando.com/mardigras

Check out these incredible Mardi Gras GETAWAY deals too…..