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101 Things: It’s already April?
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Damn, this year is going fast, and it’s time to start prepping for Summer!
101 Things: Bands & Balls
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City Soccer, UCF Baseball and so many concerts this month!
Cinco De Mayo Guide
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Your official unofficial call out to all the places to find a Perfect Pint this month!
101 Things: Sum 41 & more
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Pop punkers are back in town at The HOB in April!
101 Things: Supertroopers again?!
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Oh man, this could get silly!
101 Things: So many shows!
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Too many indie bands with big hair to keep up with!
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@aXisOrlando | april 2018 | p5 14 Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, April 11• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
15 Acoustic Night
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Wednesday, April 11• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
16 OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, April 12• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
17 Steve Moakler’s Born Ready Tour: powered by Mack Trucks
10 POD TOURS AMERICA @ DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • SUNDAY, APRIL 8 • 7 P.M.
01 Orlando Museum of Art Free Family Day
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Omart.org Saturday, April 7• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Prices vary Bring your family for a day full of art, music and fun!Join us as we celebrate Native American culture inspired by the special exhibition “Enduring Beauty: Seminole Art and Culture.”This FREE Family Day features handson activities, storytelling, music, dancing, and more! Enjoy storytelling and Native American flute performances by Gordon “Ollie”Wareham, Mesoamerican Danza by Tara Chadwick, and colorful dances by Native Insights and the Talako Indian Dancers.
02 FAME
06 Uncomfortable Brunch Presents: Dogtooth WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, April 8• 1 p.m. / Prices vary
07 Orlando City SC vs. Portland Timbers
ORLANDO CITY STADIUM 655 W. Church St., Orlando Orlandocitysc.com Sunday, April 8•4 p.m. / Prices vary
08 Tommy Emmanuel
HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, April 7• 1 p.m. / Prices vary
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Sunday, April 8• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
03 Dave Hause
09 Riverside Dash: 5K/15K
FORT MELON PARK 600 E. 1st St., Sanford Riversidedash.com Sunday, April 8• 7a.m. / Prices vary The Florida Hospital/Centra Care 5K is a great opportunity for the leisure runner to compete on a great course and help the community at the same time.The 5K weaves through historic downtown Sanford and along the lakefront of Lake Monroe. The Allegiant 15k is one of Florida’s top races.Winding around the scenic shoreline of the St. John’s River, the 15k gives runners the only opportunity to run this road. It’s one of the fastest and flattest races in Florida and a place to set a personal record.
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, April 7• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
04 FRENSHIP:Good Morning, Goodbye Tour THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, April 7• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
10 Pod Tours America
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, April 12• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
18 IOA Corporate 5K
LAKE EOLA PARK 211 E. Robinson, Orlando Corporate5k.com Thursday, April 12• 6:45 p.m. / Prices vary Orlando’s largest office party! Held exclusively for Florida’s corporate community; businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and participate in the IOA Corporate 5k for camaraderie, friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers.The participating population is made up of over 18,000 runners and walkers from over 700 companies, non-profit organizations and 200+ CEOs.
19 The Revivalists
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Thursday, April 12• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
20 Dr. Dog with special guest Kyle Craft THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Friday, April 13• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
21 Rampage
ACTION & ADVENTURE/SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY Friday, April 13 Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson), a man who keeps people at a distance, shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Sunday, April 8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
05 Stars on Ice
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, April 7• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
11 Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20
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WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, April 8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
12 Doc Rotter/ Adult Life/ The Last Locals/The Dancing Bones! WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Monday, April 9• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
13 Curtis Harding OMD ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, April 10• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
19 THE REVIVALISTS @ HOUSE OF BLUES
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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 22 Katt Williams 11:11 RNS World Tour
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, April 13• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
23 Rock Fight V: Bigger! Boulder!! Better!
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Friday, April 13• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
24 10x10
MYSTERY & SUSPENSE Friday, April 13 Just a few days from opening her new business, Cathy’s (Kelly Reilly) fresh start is interrupted when she is attacked, kidnapped and locked in a room. She assumes the kidnapper wants her body or her life, but he is after something simpler...her name.
25 CECF Wish Foundation Presents REO Speedwagon HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, April 13• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
26 Blumhouses Truth or Date
ACTION & ADVENTURE/SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY Friday, April 13 A harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among friends turns deadly when someone--or something--begins to punish those who tell a lie--or refuse the dare.
27 Soul Stomp & Dance Romp at the Orange Studio WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, April 14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
25 CECF WISH FOUNDATION PRESENTS REO SPEEDWAGON @ HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO Thebeacham.com Saturday, April 14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
32 Punchline/The Stolen/ Unsung Zeroes
42 Aterciopelados
33 Tax Day Southern Punk Sunday
43 Damien Escobar
34 The Black Angels: The Birds and The Bees
44 Jucier
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, April 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, April 15• 4:30 p.m. / Prices vary
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Monday, April 16• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
28 Mayim Bialik-OUC Speakers
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, April 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
29 Dan Newlin Presents FLO RIDA and TINASHE Free Concert
CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS-ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando Orlandoamphitheater.com Saturday, April 14• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
35 The Grizzly Atoms/CHEW/ The Welzeins WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Monday, April 16• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
36 Focus Series: Mozart and Dvorak THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Monday, April 16• Time/ Prices vary
37 Jukebox the Ghost
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, April 17• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
30 Eagles with Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Saturday, April 14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Wednesday, April 18• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, April 19• 8 p.m. / Prices vary THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Thursday, April 19• 8 p.m. / Prices vary WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Thursday, April 19• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
45 Smokepurpp
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, April 19• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
46 Henrietta’s Last Show
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Friday, April 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
47 Scot Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando
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38 The Attack/Buster Shuffle/ Mickey Rickshaw
31 The Oh Hellos w/ Family and Friends
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Wednesday, April 18• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando
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39 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Wednesday, April 18• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
40 Bon JoviThis House is Not For Sale tour
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, April 18• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
MAYIM BIALIK - OUC SPEAKERS
41 GoldLink- at what cost tour THE BEACHAM
THE BLACK ANGELS: THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
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Farva, are called in to set up a new Highway Patrol station in the disputed area. Unconventional police work follows, and the result is...SUPER TROOPERS 2.
1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, April 21• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Friday, April 20• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
59 Record Store Day 2018!
54 Minus The Bear
PARK AVE CDS 2916 Corrine Dr., Orlando Recordstoreday.com Saturday, April 21• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Record Store Day was conceived in 2007, to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1300 independently owned record stores in the USA, and thousands of similar stores internationally. This year, there are approximately 400 exclusive RSD-branded releases created for the US market; the list is extensive and diverse, ensuring that stores and customers can choose the special releases of most interest to them. Check out the official list at www.RecordStoreDay.com!
55 Modest Mouse
HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, April 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
56 Duck Duck Goose
ANIMATION Friday, April 20 After he’s grounded by an injury, a high-flying bachelor is saddled with two wide-eyed orphans as they come face-to-face with the dangers and beauty of the outside world.
57 Arts & Drafts
SUPER TROOPERS 2 • FRIDAY, APRIL 20
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, Aril 21• 12 p.m. / Prices vary Come out and enjoy Arts and Drafts Celebrating local artists and craft beer from Southern Tier Brewing Company! We’ll have live music from
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Friday, April 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
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49 I Feel Pretty
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, April 20• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
61 UCF Football Spring Game SPECTRUM STADIUM 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando Ucfknights.com Saturday, April 21• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
62 Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games
63 Earthday Birthday 25: Shinedown/ Seether/Three Days Grace/ Starset and More
48 Stephen Lynch: The My Old Heart Tour
50 Departure-Tribute to Journey
ORLANDO CITY STADIUM 655 W. Church St., Orlando Orlandocitysc.com Saturday, April 21• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Saturday, April 21• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
Drphillipscenter.org Friday, April 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
COMEDY Friday, April 20 An ordinary woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis wakes from a fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed?
60 Orlando City SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
MINUS THE BEAR @ THE BEACHAM The Mike Lynch Band and The Steve Hogie Band and giveaways from Southern Tier and HOB!
58 Room Full of Strangers/ The Crack Rock Opera/ Dr. Faux WILL’S PUB
CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS-ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando Orlandoamphitheater.com Saturday, April 21• 10 a.m. / Prices vary
64 Trixie MattelNow with Moving Parts Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Sunday, April 22• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
65 Orlando Pride vs. Houston Dash ORLANDO CITY STADIUM
51 420 Comedy Show w/ Jersey and Friends
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, April 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
52 Juanes: Amarte Tour with Mon Laferte AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, April 20• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
53 Super Troopers 2
COMEDY Friday, April 20 Everyone’s favorite law enforcement team is back by popular demand with the long anticipated follow up to the cult comedy classic... SUPER TROOPERS. When an international border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers- Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and
55 MODEST MOUSE @ HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO • FRIDAY, APRIL 20 • 8 P.M.
4/26 101.1 WJRR PRESENTS
MINISTRY, CHELSEA WOLFE, AND THE GOD BOMBS
5/4
JIM NORTON
COMING SOON 4/6
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ELTON JOHN “GREATEST HITS”
4/7
FAME ORLANDO
4/13
REO SPEEDWAGON
5/18
LITTLE STEVEN AND THE DISCIPLES OF SOUL
5/20 101.1 WJRR PRESENTS
THEORY OF A DEADMAN
6/2
THE MAGIC OF ROB LAKE
4/20 FOUNDATION AND
6/15
5/10 RUBEN STUDDARD:
6/16 FARRUKO
HRL PRESENT MODEST MOUSE
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: QUEEN “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA”
ALWAYS & FOREVER AN EVENING OF LUTHER VANDROSS
8/3
5/11
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: TOM PETTY “DAMN THE TORPEDOES”
11/16 KATHLEEN MADIGAN
5/12
VICTOR MANUELLE
5/16
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC “RUMOURS”
12/16 CELTIC THUNDER
KENNY LOGGINS
TICKETS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE HARD ROCK LIVE BOX OFFICE AT +1-407-351-5483 OR TICKETMASTER AT TICKETMASTER.COM OR +1-407-839-3900 Artists, showtimes & prices subject to change. All shows are all ages unless otherwise stated.
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Saturday, May 5• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
96 Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Church St.
CHILLERS/CAHOOTS/LATITUDES/ IRISH SHANNON’S 33 W. Church St., Orlando Churchstreetbars.com Saturday, May 5• 5 p.m. / Prices vary When you have a FIESTA this big, you gotta shut the block down amigos! Join us for one GRANDE of a Cinco de Mayo Block Party as we throw a blowout celebration equipped with Coronas, Modelos, Sombreros, a Mariachi Band, and of course everyone’s favorite hombre...TEQUILA! Plus when you RSVP, you’ll pay NO COVER till 6p & get FREE MARGARITAS from 6-7:30p.To top it off, everyone who comes through our gates has the chance to win a PALLET’S WORTH OF CORONA!
97 Free Comic Book Day
a graffiti writer and a DJ at 10 years old. Earl would go on to work for many Hip Hop artist to include Das Efx, Fat Joe, Pitbull,Akon and the first Latino MC to go platinum, Big Pun.
COLISEUM OF COMICS 4672 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando Coliseumofcomics.com Saturday, May 5• 10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Prices vary Free Comic Book Day is May 5 - a single day when participating comic book shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores, with no purchase required and no strings attached. Fans new and old are welcome at all Coliseum of Comics locations for fun events and free comics!
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98 Cinco de Mayo Orlando Bar Crawl
91 GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC @ HOUSE OF BLUES • FRIDAY, MAY 4 • 7:30 P.M. 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Wednesday, May 2• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
89 1st Thursdays: Healing Arts
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Omart.org Thursday, May 3• 6 p.m. / Prices vary Healing arts today include art to x-rays, traditional Chinese medicines to genetic engineering. Science heals the body but art heals the soul. This show has paintings and poetry, sculpture and dance, all designed to heal. All media with a focus on science and healing are encouraged.
94 Jim Norton
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99 Blue October
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, May 5• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
90 The Brian Jonestown Massacre THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, May 3• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
91 George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, May 4• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
SHOTS 69 E. Pine St., Orlando Orlandobarcrawls.com Saturday, May 5• 7 p.m. / Prices vary Join hundreds of crawlers on Saturday, May 5th for our Inaugural Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl! Crawl your way through Downtown Orlando and enjoy 6 FREE drinks & ridiculous drink specials at all participating venues!
BLUE OCTOBER @ HOUSE OF BLUES 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, May 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
95 Bhad Bhabie-Bhanned in the USA THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com
100 Orlando City SC vs. Real Salt Lake
ORLANDO CITY STADIUM 655 W. Church St., Orlando Orlandocitysc.com Sunday, May 6• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
101 Sum 41: Does This Look Infected 15th Anniversary Tour HOUSE OF BLUES
92 Matthew Logan Vasquez WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Friday, May 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
93 Big Earl’s 50th Birthday Celebration
BLACKSTAR 46 W. Concord, Orlando Theblackstar.club Friday, May 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Come help us celebrate the 50th Birthday to one of Hip Hops unsung heroes. Born Earl Lugo, but known to many of us as Big Earl. Earl was fortunate to grow up in the South Bronx, witnessing & participating in the evolution of Hip Hop first hand amongst the Universal Zulu Nation, the Cold Crush 4, Fascinating Force, the world famous Tats Cru, etc. Earl was
98 CINCO DE MAYO ORLANDO BAR CRAWL @ SHOTS • SATURDAY, MAY 5 • 7 P.M.
Enjoy Mexico’s finest this Cinco de Mayo.
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73 Bad Balloon Presents: Canker Blossom
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Wednesday, April 25• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
74 Ministry with Chelsea Wolfe HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Thursday, April 26• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
75 Emo Nite
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, April 27• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
76 Avengers: Infinity War
71 P!NK: BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA WORLD @ AMWAY CENTER • TUESDAY, APRIL 24 • 7 P.M. 655 W. Church St., Orlando Orlando-pride.com Sunday, April 22• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
66 One night of Queen-Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.com Sunday, April 22• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Tuesday, April 24• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
72 Something Rotten!
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING
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67 Total Punk Presents: Mayhem on Mills
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, April 22• 3 p.m. / Prices vary Total Punk Turnbuckle Tuesday is taking the next step in their plan for world domination. Bring down the Mills strip and the rest will follow. No more pretend wrestling on the stage of Will’s Pub.Turnbuckles aren’t just for Tuesdays anymore. April 22 Total Punk is putting Sunday in a submission hold it will never forget. We’re plopping down a legit ring in the parking lot of Will’s for a day of bands, wrestling, and booze.
68 Halo Circus/Gary Lazer Eyes WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Monday, April 23• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
ACTION & ADVENTURE Friday, April 27 An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time.The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
77 Orlando Rocks!
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, April 27• 8:30 p.m. / Prices vary
78 Funk Fest 2018Festival Grounds Series
CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS-ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando Orlandoamphitheater.com Friday-Saturday, April 27-28• Times / Prices vary
TOTAL PUNK PRESENTS: MAYHEM ON MILLS ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Tuesday, April 24-29• Times / Prices vary
79 John Mark McMillan
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, April 27• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
69 Sandy Shugart & The January Band
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Monday, April 23• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
70 Skinny Lister
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, April 24• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
71 P!NK: Beautiful Trauma World AMWAY CENTER
MINISTRY WITH CHELSEA WOLFE @ HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO
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Enjoy Mexico’s finest this Cinco de Mayo.
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AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Sunday, April 29• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
86 Poca’s Hottest 7th Annual Sauce Cook-Off
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, April 29• 2 p.m. / Prices vary A fun filled family friendly event loaded with great food, killer tunes, and all the sauce you can handle
87 Pianos Become The Teeth, The World is a Beautiful Place, I am No Longer Afraid to Die
BAD BUNNY @ AMWAY CENTER • SUNDAY, APRIL 29 • 7 P.M. 80 Lewbowski Fest!
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave, Orlando Willspub.org Friday-Saturday, April 27-28• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
81 The Great American Bacon Race 5K
BILL FREDERICK PARK 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando Americanbaconrace.com Saturday, April 28• 8 a.m. / Prices vary A bacon lovers 5k run series. Featuring multiple bacon stations throughout the course and the “Bacon Bash” after party. Join us for a fun day out, get some fresh air and exercise, then top that with bacon. What’s not to love? Enjoy various “baconey” treats along the 5k course. After the event stick around for the Bacon Bash After Party. Featuring bacon themed food trucks, music, and entertainment.
82 Local Brews Local Grooves: The Ultimate Craft Beer, Food, and Music Festival HOUSE OF BLUES
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1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, April 28• 4 p.m. / Prices vary
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Sunday, April 29• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
88 Todrick Hall American THE PLAZA LIVE
83 Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign FC
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ORLANDO CITY STADIUM 655 W. Church St., Orlando Orlando-pride.com Saturday, April 28• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
84 Drink Around the World
WALL ST PLAZA 25 Wall St., Orlando Orlandopubcrawls.com Saturday, April 28• 6-9 p.m. / Prices vary Travel to all of your favorite countries while enjoying authentic FULL size signature cocktails from around the globe.Travel the World by your palette without leaving Downtown Orlando. Each themed area will represent each Country’s culture with cocktails specifically crafted from that part of the World for your drinking pleasure.You can experience some world culture as you make your way around Wall St. Plaza and the Orange Co. Regional History Center.
TODRICK HALL AMERICAN @ THE PLAZA LIVE
85 Bad Bunny
86 POCA’S HOTTEST 7TH ANNUAL SAUCE COOK-OFF @ WILL’S PUB • SUNDAY, APRIL 29 • 2 P.M.
DISCOVER YOUR
URBAN. There’s always something NEW TO DISCOVER in downtown Orlando. BE ENTERTAINED with a Broadway show at the performing arts center. TASTE local flavor while dining outdoors at one of our award winning restaurants. EXPLORE local art at a nearby art gallery. INDULGE in retail therapy with boutique shopping. UNCOVER Orlando’s rooted history with a walking tour.
AND WITH EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DISCOVER,
YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP COMING BACK.
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18TH ANNUAL
FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL
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1 2 0 2 1 0 1 Y 8 A M O n rlando w o t n w Do3 Days / 10 Stages / 150 Bands
For schedules and more , check out FLORIDAMUSICFESTIVAL.COM
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