Orlando’s Leu Gardens offers evening springtime music event. Here’s what to expect

ORLANDO, Fla. – Spend a night at Harry P. Leu Gardens this spring and take in the evening with music, drinks and more.

Late Night Thursdays kicks off May 1 and runs through June 19.

There will be live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, included with general admission.

Here are the artists performing and when:

• May 1:  Don Soledad, flamenco guitar
• May 8: Jose Rodriguez, violin & guitar
• May 15: Brian Mays, jazz guitar
• May 29: Kalani Rose, Hawaiian vocals & ukulele
• June 5: John Olearchick, solo jazz, classical and pop pianist
• June 12: Tony Wynn and Cameron Brown, saxophone and trumpet smooth jazz duo
• June 19: Cigano Swing Duo, gypsy jazz guitar

This event also coincides with Leu Gardens’ Origami in the Garden exhibition, which transforms the timeless art of paperfolding into over 20 metal pieces made of aluminum, bronze and steel, created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box.

The larger-than-life sculptures include a winged horse, butterfly, ponies and more, celebrating the themes of “transformation, creativity and harmony with nature,” according to Leu Gardens.