lgbtq nightlife
Friendsgiving in Downtown Orlando
Friendsgiving Orlando, chosen family, and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving downtown. Thanksgiving is Nov 26. See what Anthem has on that week. Read more
Drunk Drag Bingo with Kitana Gemini at Anthem Orlando, Tuesday 12/1, Sponsored by CREW Health
Mike Vacirca
Drunk Drag Bingo takes over Anthem Orlando Tuesday, December 1 from 9 PM to 11 PM, hosted by Kitana Gemini and sponsored by CREW Health, with shows by Angel Rush and Nene, drinks and prizes to win, and no cover in downtown Orlando. Read more
Adi’s Love Fest: Crazy for the 80’s Edition at Anthem Orlando (Tuesday, November 24)
Mike Vacirca
Adi’s Love Fest Crazy for the 80’s Edition drag show at Anthem Orlando on Tuesday, November 24: doors 9 PM, showtime 10:30 PM, hosted by Adi Love, $5 admission, 21+. Read more
XPLICIT Tuesday: Late-Night Drag at Anthem Orlando (Tuesday, November 17)
Mike Vacirca
XPLICIT Tuesday late-night drag at Anthem Orlando on Tuesday, November 17: doors 10 PM, showtime 11 PM, hosted by Kitana Gemini, $4 admission, 18+. Read more
What Circuit Music Is, and Where It Came From
Mike Vacirca
Circuit music explained: tribal house, big vocals, and the gay floors that raised money while they grieved. Read the history, then see Anthem’s calendar. Read more
Latin Night Vol 2 With DJ Jery: Thursday 12/3 at Anthem Orlando
Mike Vacirca
Latin Night Vol 2 With DJ Jery at Anthem Orlando on Thursday, December 3, 2026: free cover, 10 PM to 2:30 AM, all you can drink from $20, 21+, in downtown Orlando. Read more
Latin Night Dance Lessons: Thursday 12/3 at Anthem Orlando
Mike Vacirca
¡Baila Bachata! at Anthem Orlando Thursday, December 3: free beginner-friendly bachata and salsa lessons at 8:30 PM, no partner needed, in downtown Orlando. Read more
A Glossary of Queer Nightlife Language
Mike Vacirca
Queer nightlife slang, explained and credited: kiki, tea, read, house, mother and more, with the Black and Latino ballroom origins the words came from. Read more
The Ultimate Day Party: Rep Your Team at Anthem Orlando, Sunday 11/22
Mike Vacirca
The Ultimate Day Party: Rep Your Team at Anthem Orlando in downtown Orlando, Sunday, November 22, 2 to 7 PM, with Zayden, Brandon, MC Boom and DJ Que. Read more
Fun Bags Open Stage Drag Competition with Medusha at Anthem Orlando: Tuesday 11/10
Mike Vacirca
Fun Bags open stage drag competition at Anthem Orlando in downtown Orlando, Tuesday, November 10: hosted by Medusha, beats by Figmnt, show at 8:30 PM, 21+. Read more
