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National Coming Out Day in Orlando: However You Show Up, You’re Home
National Coming Out Day (Oct 11) in Orlando: however you show up, you’re welcome at Anthem, downtown’s LGBTQ+ bar. No timeline, no pressure, no labels.
A History of House Music: Chicago’s Real Story
The history of house music starts with Black and queer Chicago: the Warehouse, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy. Read the real story, then come dance it at Anthem.
Orlando Soccer Nights: Bars Near Inter&Co Stadium
Orlando Pride and Orlando City play downtown at Inter&Co Stadium. Where to go before and after the match: Anthem on Orange Ave, under a mile from the gates.
Bars Near Kia Center: Before and After the Game
Looking for bars near Kia Center in Orlando? Anthem is a short walk up Church St: happy hour from 3 PM, late nights after Magic games and concerts downtown.
Halloween Horror Nights Afterparty in Downtown Orlando
HHN 35 runs Aug 28–Nov 1, 2026. Where to go after Halloween Horror Nights: a late-night downtown Orlando afterparty guide, 20 minutes from Universal.
Christmas Eve in Downtown Orlando: Anthem’s Open Door
Looking for Christmas Eve bars in Orlando? Here’s what’s open downtown Dec 24–25, why chosen family fills the room, and what Anthem has on through New Year’s.
Veterans Day in Downtown Orlando: Wednesday, Nov 11
Veterans Day 2026 falls Wednesday, Nov 11. Where to go in downtown Orlando that night, plus a word on LGBTQ+ veterans and the welcome at Anthem on Orange Ave.
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Orlando: Nov 1–2
Día de los Muertos falls Nov 1–2, 2026. Where to celebrate in downtown Orlando, plus Latin nights, altars and reggaeton at Anthem on Orange Ave.
World AIDS Day in Orlando: December 1, 2026
World AIDS Day is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Free HIV testing in Orlando, why the day still matters, and how Anthem marks it downtown all year long.
Trans Awareness Week in Orlando: Nov 13–20, 2026
Trans Awareness Week runs Nov 13-19 and Transgender Day of Remembrance is Friday, Nov 20. How to observe both in Orlando, and where trans people belong.
