Mid-July at Anthem means the World Cup runs right through our house: both semifinals, the third-place match, and the Final, all live on the big screens, plus drag every night, Latin nights, Sapphic Fridays and a charity day party. Here’s everything happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19.
Monday, July 13
- 3 PM – 7 PM, Happy Hour at Anthem: Start the week with drink specials in the heart of downtown.
- 8 PM – 2 AM, Encore Mondays at Anthem: The Monday-night dance party that keeps the floor going late.
Tuesday, July 14
- 3 PM – 7 PM, Happy Hour at Anthem: Afternoon drink specials before the night gets going.
- 3 PM – 6 PM, World Cup Semifinal: France vs Spain: The first World Cup semifinal live on the big screens, free entry.
- 8 PM – 12 AM, Spotlight Tuesday: An open stage for the performers who make this community shine.
- 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM, Fun Bags: Open Stage Drag Competition: A new open-stage drag competition hosted by Medusha, comedy, shock and awe.
Wednesday, July 15
- 3 PM – 12 AM, Rewind Wednesdays at Anthem: Throwback beats and easy midweek energy.
- 3 PM – 6 PM, World Cup Semifinal: England vs Argentina: The second semifinal live on the big screens, free entry.
- 7:30 PM – 10 PM, Beach, Please! Drag Queen Bingo: Beach-themed drag bingo with Aysia Black & Mystree Hugga, free cards.
Thursday, July 16
- 3 PM – 7 PM, Happy Hour at Anthem: Drink specials from 3 to 7 to start the night right.
- 8:30 PM – 11 PM, Latin Night Salsa: Beginner-friendly salsa and bachata with a live dance lesson, presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
- 11 PM – 2:30 AM, Perreo Central: Latin Drag Show: A late-night Latin drag show with DJ Mikhael Aaron on reggaeton.
Friday, July 17
- 3 PM – 7 PM, Happy Hour at Anthem: Wind up the workweek with drink specials downtown.
- 8 PM – 11 PM, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party: Watch All Stars with hosts Daisy Dior & Dr. Anna Eskamani, no cover.
- 10 PM – 2:30 AM, Sapphic Fridays: A night for women, femmes and sapphic energy with DJ Nani Soul.
Saturday, July 18
- 5 PM – 8 PM, World Cup Third-Place Match: The third-place match live on the big screens, free entry.
- 9 PM – 2:30 AM, Y2K Party with DJ Leo Blanco: A 2000s throwback night with Madrid circuit DJ Leo Blanco and Erik Armiliato.
Sunday, July 19
- 2 PM – 2 AM, Renaissance Sundays (Sunday Funday): Sunday Funday runs from afternoon into the night.
- 2 PM – 6 PM, Celebrity Bartending Benefit: A charity Celebrity Bartending fundraiser benefiting CFSL teams heading to the Gay Softball World Series.
- 2 PM – 8 PM, World Cup Finale Watch Party: The World Cup Final on the big screens with doors at 2 PM and a halftime show, the tournament’s grand finish.
That’s the week: come through. We’re at 100 N Orange Ave in the heart of Downtown Orlando, and the full calendar lives at anthemorlando.com/events. See you on the floor.
