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EDC Orlando 2026 Afterparties at Anthem — Dickerman Thursday + Festival Weekend
EDC Orlando 2026 runs Friday November 6 through Sunday November 8 at Tinker Field in downtown Orlando, and Anthem is hosting four nights of programming around it. The weekend starts Thursday November 5 with a confirmed EDC pre-party headlined by DICKERMAN — $10 tickets, 9pm doors, themed rave dress code. Festival afterparty programming for Friday…
Pulse Remembrance 2026 — Honoring 10 Years
Friday, June 12, 2026 marks ten years since the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. On that morning in 2016, 49 people lost their lives and 53 were wounded. The Orlando community gathers every June 12 to remember the lives taken, to hold the survivors and families, and to affirm that the work of honoring…
Free HIV Testing in Downtown Orlando: Anthem, AHF & Impulse Group Partner for Testing, PrEP & Education — Saturday, May 23, 2026
Free HIV testing, free PrEP enrollment, and queer-affirming sexual health education come to Anthem Orlando on Saturday, May 23, 2026 — a partnership with AHF & Impulse Group.
This Week at Anthem: May 11 – May 17, 2026
Anthem May 11–17: gothic drag Monday, drag bingo Tuesday, sing-along Wednesday, Drag Race Friday, XXX Leather Saturday, Disco Fever Sunday.
This Week at Anthem: May 4 – May 10, 2026
Your full lineup at Anthem May 4–10: Cinco de Mayo Tuesday, Drag Race All Stars Friday, plus Latin night, drag, and dance floors every night.
This Week at Anthem: April 27 – May 3, 2026
Your week at Anthem Orlando, April 27 – May 3: Latin nights, drag, Sapphic Sound jam, Perreo Central guest show, and a full White Party with DJ Dani Brasil.
The History of Drag: From Underground Ballrooms to Orlando’s Stage
A beginner’s guide to the history of drag — from 19th-century balls and the Harlem ballroom scene to modern drag shows in Orlando. Discover the culture, language, and legacy behind every lip sync.
Trans Rights in 2026: What’s Happening and How to Show Up as an Ally
A 2026 overview of the biggest trans rights issues — state bills, Supreme Court cases, healthcare access — and a practical guide for how cisgender allies can actually show up for the trans community.
Remembering Pulse: How Orlando’s LGBTQ+ Community Keeps Rising
A reflection on the Pulse tragedy, the interim memorial, and how Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community continues to live loud and love proud — with resilience, joy, and community at the center.
Orlando Pride Month 2026: Events, Parades, and How to Celebrate
Your complete guide to Pride Month 2026 in Orlando — events, parades, drag, where to celebrate, and how to show up for the LGBTQ+ community this June and beyond.