Mid-August in downtown Orlando means the AC is working overtime and so are we. This week brings an open-stage drag competition on Tuesday, free bachata and salsa lessons plus DJ Jery on Thursday, a superhero-themed burlesque showcase for Sapphic Fridays, and HYDRO WKND closing out Saturday. Here is everything happening at 100 N Orange Ave from Monday, August 10 through Sunday, August 16.
Monday, August 10
- 3 PM – 7 PM: Best Happy Hour in Downtown Orlando Four hours of drink specials to take the edge off a Monday.
- 7 PM – 10 PM: Orlando Gayming League Tavern Brawl takes over the tables. All skill levels welcome, and you do not need to bring anything but yourself.
- 8 PM – 2 AM: Encore Mondays at Anthem For everyone who refuses to accept that the weekend is over.
Tuesday, August 11
- 3 PM – 7 PM: Best Happy Hour in Downtown Orlando
- 8 PM – 12 AM: Spotlight Tuesday The stage is open and the spotlight is looking for someone.
- 8:30 PM – 12 AM: Fun Bags, Open Stage Drag Competition Medusha hosts the open-stage drag competition, showtime 8:30 PM. 21+.
Wednesday, August 12
- 3 PM – 7 PM: Best Happy Hour in Downtown Orlando
- 3 PM – 2 AM: Rewind Wednesdays at Anthem Throwback night, running eleven hours deep.
Thursday, August 13
- 3 PM – 7 PM: Best Happy Hour in Downtown Orlando
- 8:30 PM – 11 PM: Latin Night Dance Lessons Free beginner-friendly bachata and salsa lessons, no partner needed. Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
- 10 PM – 2:30 AM: Latin Night Vol 2 With DJ Jery No cover, DJ Jery on the decks, $20 all-you-can-drink wells and $5 shots. 21+.
Friday, August 14
- 3 PM – 7 PM: Best Happy Hour in Downtown Orlando
- 10 PM – 2:30 AM: Sapphic Fridays: Masc vs Femme Superhero Edition A comic-book burlesque showcase hosted by Sir Gorgeous, with DJ Nani Soul on music. Capes encouraged. 21+.
Saturday, August 15
- 9 PM – 2:30 AM: HYDRO WKND with DJ Cesar Hrndz & DJ Erik Armiliato Pool-party circuit house all night long in downtown Orlando.
Sunday, August 16
- 2:30 AM – 6 AM: KIKILAND Orlando Orlando’s alcohol-free after-hours, rolling straight out of Saturday night with DJ Yordy Batista and DJ Danny Ramirez. Held at Encima Venue, not at Anthem.
- 2 PM – 2 AM: Renaissance Sundays (Sunday Funday) Twelve hours of Sunday Funday, because one afternoon is never enough.
Come through. We are at 100 N Orange Ave in Downtown Orlando, and the full calendar lives at anthemorlando.com/events. See you on the floor.
