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Soulful country crooner hits UCF for the ECU showdown Homecoming weekend.
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It’s the holidaze and that means everyone starts drinking earlier!
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Where to be when the clock counts down to your future!
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Transiberian and a million more concerts this month!
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Because the month isn’t over yet, there is still time to party!
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Ok, keep that party machine rolling into another year!
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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION TEN YEARS Mark your calendar! Our 10th Annual Holiday Lights ride is coming up! Want to put a new “spin” on taking in the festive holiday lights displays? Let’s do it by bicycle (decorations are encouraged)! Meet at B3 at 6:00 PM for a fun holiday lights tour (we depart at 7:00 PM sharp).We’ll ohh and ahh our way around town on a kid friendly ride and then return to B3 for hot drinks, warm conversation. Note: Helmets, front AND rear lights are required. Singing holiday carols as we ride? That one’s totally optional! We are asking that riders donate $2 each (or more if you like), we are donating 100% to Audubon Park Garden District.
14 Winter Spark Baldwin Park
BALDWIN PARK 4990 New Broad St., Orlando Baldwinparkevents.com Saturday, Dec.9• 3-9p.m. / Prices vary This family friendly event begins with a festival (3-6pm) filled with artists, vendors, food, a holiday “cheer” garden and kiddie zone including pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus. At 6pm sharp, a fantastic lighted parade will march down New Broad Street toward the lake. Be sure to stay after the parade to enjoy music and holiday “cheer” in Harbor Park by Lake Baldwin Lane.
01 MIX 105.1’S ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS FT. FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS @ HOB
01 Mix 105.1’s All I Want for Christmas ft. Fitz and the Tantrums Swamp Rabbits HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Thursday, Dec.7• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
06 Xxyyxx with special guest Chrome Sparks THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, Dec.7• 10 p.m. / Prices vary
07 Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets
02 2017 FHSAA Football Finals
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Thursday-Saturday, Dec.7-9• Times / Prices vary
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Dec.8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
08 Gondwana
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Dec.8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
03 Dead & Company: Fall Tour 2017
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Dec.7• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
09 The Kills
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Friday, Dec.8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
04 The Werks & Passafire
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Dec.7• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
10 Arts & Drafts- Celebrating Local Artists & Regional Craft Beer
05 Game Grumps Live!
HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Thursday, Dec.7• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Come hang out with Arin and Danny for a live episode of Game Grumps!! The two will be playing games, making jokes and having a blast in front of a live audience; ending the night with a super sensual Q&A session!!!
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HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Saturday, Dec.9• 1 p.m. / Prices vary Come check out the first edition of Arts & Drafts! Sip some craft beer and stroll some artist tents! Event is all ages and there is no cover. Event is located in the House of Blues Courtyard from 1pm - 4pm.
15 5k Zombie Run
BILL FREDERICK PARK 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando 5kzombierun.com Saturday, Dec.9• 8 a.m. / Prices vary Runners wear 3 flags on a belt. Protect these flags, they’re your “life.” Zombies are staged throughout the course ready to chase you and steal your flags.Try to survive, if you can... Lose your flags, and you can still finish the course as a runner. Look for Safe Zones at mile markers 1 and 2 with water, and pick up an extra life flag! Prepare for walkers, runners, crawlers... and some surprises.
16 SantaCon 2017!
WILL’S THORNTON PARK DISTRICT 608 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Thorntonparkdistrict.com Saturday-Sunday, Dec.9-10• 5 p.m. / Prices vary SantaCon is celebrated all over the country and is simply a gathering of people dressed as Santa that go as a group from Restaurant and Bars celebrating the Holiday Season with some tasty Adult Libations! This year we are again encouraging participants to bring musical instruments, Example:Tambourines, Harmonica’s, Guitar’s what ever you have to bang, play on and make some joyous noise!
17 Harlem Globetrotters
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Dec.9• 12 p.m. / Prices vary
18 R.LUM.R
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, Dec.9• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
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11 UCF Knights Men’s Basketball vs. Southern University Basketball CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Cfearena.com Saturday, Dec.9• 12p.m. / Prices vary
12 Festival of Lights Parade
DOWNTOWN KISSIMMEE Broadway Ave, Kissimmee Kissimmee.org Saturday, Dec.9• 7-9p.m. / Prices vary The City of Kissimmee presents the Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, December 9th, at 7:00 p.m. Residents, groups and businesses are invited to participate in this unique evening parade which illuminates the streets of downtown Kissimmee.
13 10TH Annual Holiday Lights Ride THE KILLS @ THE BEACHAM
BIKES, BEANS, & BORDEAUX CAFE 3022 Corrine Dr., Orlando Bikesbeansandbordeaux.com Saturday, Dec.9• 6-9.m. / Prices vary
R.LUM.R @ THE SOCIAL
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WILL MELT YOUR FACE NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 19 Freestyle Holiday Event Ft. Performing Love TKA ft. King of Freestyle of Bronx, NY,DJ Cilo THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Saturday, Dec.9• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
20 Squirrel Nut Zippers- First Annual Christmas Caravn Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Sunday, Dec.10• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
21 JD McPherson and Charley Crockett
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Monday, Dec.11• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
21 JD MCPHERSON AND CHARLEY CROCKETT @ THE SOCIAL
22 The Book of Mormon
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 s. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Tuesday, Dec. 12• Time / Prices vary
23 Art Night Out: Textile Design: Holiday Style
ORLANDO MUSUEM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Omart.org Tuesday, Dec. 12• 6-8:30 p.m./ Prices vary What happens when a simple shape is repeated on paper and fabric? Find out in this holiday-themed workshop.We’ll be designing on fabric tote bags and paper bags perfect for gift giving. No drawing skills required!
24 David Ramirez: We’re Not Going Anywhere with Molly Parden THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, Dec.12• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Dec.14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
29 The Fritz with Leisure Chief and Oklahoma Stackhouse THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Dec.14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
30 Luke Combs: Don’t Tempt Me with a Good Time Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Thursday, Dec.14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
31 Holiday Movies in the Park: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
LAKE EOLA PARK-DISNEY AMPHITHEATRE 99 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando Downtownorlando.com Friday ,Dec. 15• 7 p.m. / Prices vary Experience the sights and sounds of the season when visiting Downtown for the Holidays.Throughout the entire month of December, Downtown Orlando is offering holiday events for all to enjoy! Grab a blanket and join the Downtown Development Board and MIX 105.1 on December 15, 2017 at Lake Eola Park to enjoy a free showing of the holiday movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
25 Giraffage
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Wednesday, Dec.13• 10 p.m. / Prices vary
26 Orlando Magic vs. Clippers
32 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, Dec.13• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
ACTION/ADVENTURE Friday, Dec.15
33 Bassment Takeover with Paint (Tsuruda X Huxley Anne), Sumthin Sumthin, Eazybaked, Milano and Untitld
27 Rosario Flores-Gloria a Ti HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Wednesday, Dec.13• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
Orlando Pub Crawl is doing it again! And with the help of Orlando Sport and Social Club, Guys with Ties Ambassadors, Mel’s Bad Girls Club and 101one WJRR! It’s time to crawl and help out a great cause during the holidays. Let’s share the OPC cheer we have all year long and help out the less fortunate families in Greater Orlando during the holidays.
37 Real Radio 104.1/The News Junkie presents The Just Ok Holiday Party HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, Dec.15• 9 p.m. / Prices vary The News Junkie presents The Just OK Holiday Party - a freak-show themed event with stage performances, musical acts, amazing feats, and other interactive experiences, all with The News Junkie crew.
38 Holiday Matsuri 2017
ORLANDO WORLD CENTER MARRIOTT 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando Holidaymatsuri.com Friday-Sunday, Dec.15-17• Times / Prices vary
39 Nightmare Before Christmas Party THE GEEK EASY 114 S. Semoran Blvd. STE.6, Winter Park Mygeekeasy.com Friday, Dec.15• 11 a.m./ Prices vary
40 Not so Silent Night 2017 w/ Up From Here, Dyne Side, Acaedia, and Fame on Fire THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org
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THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Dec.15• 9:30 p.m. / Prices vary
28 Ozuna & Wisin
34 Rhett & Link’s Tour Mythicality
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Friday, Dec.15• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
35 Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Dec.15• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
34 RHETT & LINK’S TOUR MYTHICALITY @ HOB
36 The 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl WALL ST PLAZA 25 Wall ST., Orlando Wallstplaza.net Friday, Dec.15• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
DAVID RAMIREZ @ THE SOCIAL
CARPE DIEM OTOWN! twenty eighteen is your year! WHO:
CHURCH STREET BLOCK PARTY including CHILLERS - BIG BELLY - LATITUDES • DON JEFE’S
WHAT: If you like inclusive drink packages, Orlando’s best DJs, a huge video wall synced to Time Square, fireworks, dancing, champagne, the Orange Drop and making the most out of your New Year’s Eve then you are at the right place. Every year they close down the world famous Church Street in order to give our guests the one-of-akind experience they want and deserve. Guests enjoy inclusive drink packages at all of the venues... Chillers (Key West Party Bar), Cahoots (the newest crafts and games) Latitudes (The Rooftop Getaway) and, of course, Church Street! . VIP TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 407.649.4270. WHEN: Gates Open at 8pm - 21andUp only INFO: Different Packages Available including $39/$59/$79/$99 / www.churchstreetbars.com/
HOUSE OF BLUES
WHO: WHAT: NYE Party featuring SWITCH & NERD RANGER rocking all the 80s classics!
WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.HouseofBlues.com/Orlando
EMBER
WHO: WHAT: Celebrate NYE on the Terrace with
special VIP levels available, including drinks specials until 11pm to get the night started.
WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.emberorlando.com
Hard Rock Live
WHO: WHAT: Rock ‘Til You Drop... brings you the
sing a long classics through the ages, for the ultimate live music experience to sing in the new year!
WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.HardRockLive.com
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WHO: WHAT:
WALL ST BLOCK PARTY
including SHINE • HOOCH • MONKEY BAR WAI TIKI • ONE EYED JACK’S • CANTINA SIDESHOW • OTHER BAR
Every New Year’s Eve Wall St. Plaza throws the biggest and best Block Party in Downtown Orlando and this year is no different! They’ll have 8 venues, 2 city streets, LED wall, stage, DJ Draven and a light show up and down the Plaza...plus a midnight surprise, all for one price! Drink and dance with thousands of your fellow friends and celebrate New Year’s Eve Wall Street style! Looking for an upgraded experience? Try the Resolutions Lounge with a private area within the event, open bar with Domestics and Import beers, Call Brand cocktails, champagne and a 2am breakfast buffett included. Head to wallstplaza. net for all the info and to buy your tickets now.
WHEN: 8p.m-2am. The Cantina, Hooch and Waitiki will be open for dinner if you want to come early and grab a table - kitchens will be open until 11pm.
INFO:
$25 for a limited time and $30 at the door. Resolutions (VIP) Package available for $100 with tented lounge and open bar, with breakfast bar at 2am. www.wallstplaza.net.
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK
WHO: WHAT: One of the best things about living in Orlando is being able to experience big
time entertainment at the parks. CityWalk knows how to throw a first class event and their New Years Eve Party is no exception. Six different party zones, live music, unlimited gourmet food and Orlando’s biggest dance floor! Weather you are bringing a date or looking to find that midnight kiss form someone from another state or even country, CityWalk will be an awesome time guaranteed!
WHEN: 8pm - 2am INFO: www.universalorlando.com
12/28 MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE
12/31
ROCK ‘TIL THE DROP NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY all ages welcome
COMING SOON 12/7
12/15
GAME GRUMPS LIVE
2/17
REAL RADIO 104.1 PRESENTS JUST OK HOLIDAY PARTY
ANDRES CEPEDA & KANY GARCIA
2/23
GEORGE LOPEZ
12/30 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PINK FLOYD dark side of the moon
1/28
IN THIS MOMENT WITH P.O.D.
1/30
G3 2018: JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI of dream theater, PHIL COLLEN of def leppard
3/9
RICARDO MONTANER
3/23
VIDEO GAMES LIVE: bonus round
3/24
ALICE COOPER
4/13
CECF PRESENTS REO SPEEDWAGON
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.
ORLANDO | UNIVERSAL CITYWALK® HARDROCK.COM
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Wekivaisland.com Saturday, Dec.16• 7-10p.m. / Prices vary Join us for our annual boat parade along the Wekiva River and experience our Winter Wonderland complete with snow flurries, Christmas lights, and decorations galore! General admission is free, but parking and entry is not guaranteed once we reach capacity.
48 Guaco/ CHYNO Miranda HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Sunday, Dec.17• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
49 Grandma Party Bazaar 2017
BILL BURR @ BOB CARR THEATER Saturday, Dec.16• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary
41 Holiday Market Under the Stars
CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Cfearena.com Saturday, Dec.16• 5-10- p.m. / Prices vary Light Up UCF welcomes back it’s third annual holiday market “Under the Stars” for one night only. Finish up your holiday shopping by visiting small business’ and local artisans’ vendor booths along East Plaza Dr. outside CFE Arena!
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50 Katy Perry: Witness The Tour
55 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com
54 Orlando Solar Bears vs. Norfolk Admirals
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Dec.21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
56 Orlando SantaPalooza 2017
43 Wayne Densch Inc. Presents: Jingle Jam
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Dec.16• 3 & 8 p.m. / Prices vary
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Dec.21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
CITYARTS FACTORY 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando Orlandoslice.com/group/cityartsfactory Thursday, Dec.21• 6-9 p.m. / Prices vary Join thousands of visitors who converge in Downtown Orlando for 3rd Thursday Orlando’s Gallery Hop,Tech Meetup and Business Networking events!
BOB CARR THEATER 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, Dec.16• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
44 Hallmark Channel Presents Trans-Siberian Orchestra
COMEDY Wednesday, Dec.20 When four high-school kids discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of--Jumanji--they are immediately drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the avatars they chose: gamer Spencer becomes a brawny adventurer (Dwayne Johnson); football jock Fridge loses (in his words) “the top two feet of his body” and becomes an Einstein (Kevin Hart); popular girl Bethany becomes a middle-aged male professor (Jack Black); and wallflower Martha becomes a badass warrior (Karen Gillan).What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji--you must survive it.
STARDUST VIDEO & COFFEE 1842 E. Winter Park Rd., Orlando Hob.com/orlando Sunday, Dec.17• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Prices vary Orlando has some seriously creative artists and makers that were hard to choose from, but she has picked some of the best of the best to share their craft with you. In addition to the great art, Grandma Party will have the best raffle in town! There will be interactive booths and DJ sets by Nigel John and Oled Dad and live music from Von Nacht, Tiger Fawn, TV Dinner and MORE! Of course, lots food and drinks too. Come shop, hang out with your friends at Dust and start ringing in the end of 2017 with Grandma Party!
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DOWNTOWN SANFORD Saturday, Dec.16• 3-10 p.m. / Prices vary Come Celebrate the holidays with us at this FREE to the Public Holiday Event covering several streets in Downtown Sanford! Festivities include LIVE MUSIC on 3 Stages, Holiday Vendors, Carnival Games, A Magic Show, Pictures with Santa, 15+ Gourmet Food Trucks, LIVE Wrestling Acts & much more! This is a Family and Pet friendly event!
52 Jumanji: Return to the Jungle
46 ELECTRIC BOUNCE HOUSE STARRING DILLON FRANCIS Sunday, Dec.17• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
51 Orlando Solar Bears vs. Norfolk Admirals
UCF PEGASUS BALLROOM AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, Dec.20• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
WALL ST. PLAZA 25 Wall St., Orlando Barcrawlnation.com Friday, Dec.22• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Come dressed as Santa or an elf, rock an ugly sweater or be “Hannukah Harry.” Complete the bar crawl and get the Santapalooza T-shirt, free! Exclusive drink specials 7 free cover at every venue!
57 Reverend Horton Heat
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Friday Dec.22• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
58 Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com
45 Cure Bowl and Andy Grammer Pre-Game Concert
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Saturday, Dec.16• 2:30 p.m. / Prices vary Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Andy Grammer, headlines a Pre-Game Concert at the AutoNation Cure Bowl.The concert starts at Noon (12pm) and takes place on Tinker Field (Lot E), adjacent to Camping World Stadium. Concert Admission included with Game Ticket. Kickoff: 2:30pm. AutoNation Cure Bowl features an epic battle of NCAA teams from the American Athletic Conference & Sun Belt Conference with the goal to tackle breast cancer. Net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
46 Electric Bounce House Starring Dillon Francis HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Saturday, Dec.16• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
47 Annual Wekiva Island Boat Parade WEKIVA ISLAND 1014 Miami Sprints Dr., Longwood
56 ORLANDO SANTAPALOOZA 2017 @ WALL ST. PLAZA
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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION Thursday, Dec.28• 2p.m. / Prices vary
70 Michael Carbonaro Live! HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Thursday, Dec.28• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
71 Corey Smith
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Friday, Dec.29• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
72 Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Dec.29• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
73 Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, Dec.30• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
74 Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime
59 PITCH PERFECT 3 • FRIDAY, DEC.22 Friday, Dec.22• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
59 Pitch Perfect 3
COMEDY Friday, Dec.22 Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
60 King Britt Presents Fhloston Paradigm THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Dec.22• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
61 Orlando Solar Bears vs. Norfolk Admirals AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Dec.23• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
66 Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Dec.28• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Saturday, Dec.30• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
75 Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Dec.30• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
67 Man in the Mirror- The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band
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HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Thursday, Dec.28• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
68 Camping World Bowl: Big 12 vs ACC CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Thursday, Dec.28• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
69 UCF Knights Women’s Basketball vs. Davidson College Lady Wildcats CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Cfearena.com
NORA EN PURE @ THE BEACHAM
62 School of Rock
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 s. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Tuesday, Dec. 26• Time / Prices vary
63 Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape Tour
CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Cfearena.com Wednesday, Dec.27• 7:30-10:30 p.m. / Prices vary
64 Rocket Man- Elton John Tribute HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Wednesday, Dec.27• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
65 Nora En Pure
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, Dec.28• 10 p.m. / Prices vary
BADFISH, A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME @ HOUSE OF BLUES
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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary NYE in BP is an all-ages New Years Eve celebration, hosted in Baldwin Park! Why go anywhere else?! Purchase a ticket, and receive a wristband that will be your ticket to a special menu at the participating restaurants and bars in Baldwin Park. Specials vary at each location! In addition to receiving a wristband, you will also receive $20 in BP Bucks that you can use to spend at the participating locations. At midnight, join us by the lake for sparkling cider, and a countdown to the new year, followed by a firework celebration.
82 TOAST NYE 2018 Celebration
ALOFT ORLANDO 500 Orange Ave., Orlando Whats2hot.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary TOAST has become THE Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in town. Combined the classic “Ball Drop” visuals with a unique art/disco vibe created by local live artist installments, the World Famous group Violectric (returning from Japan for their 4th year with us), and for the first time ever: OPEN PREMIUM BAR FROM 10PM - 1AM!
83 NYE Masquerade 2018Blue Martini
KEVIN HART: THE IRRESPONSIBLE TOUR @ CFE ARENA 76 Rock ‘Til The Drop with Epic Evolve: The Decades show HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Join us for the biggest party of the year as we say goodbye to 2017 and ring in 2018! Hard Rock Live presents Rock ‘Til The Drop New Year’s Eve Party! Orlando’s best live music venue is opening its doors on New Year’s Eve for a night of Live Music, Delicious Food, Dancing and Fun for the entire family! Space is limited, make plans to join us now! A limited number of Lennon Room VIP Tickets are available to guests 21 years of age and older.
77 NYE Party 2017 featuring Switch Back to the 80’s HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
78 Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando
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Cfearena.com Sunday, Dec.31• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
79 2018 NYE Masquerade Ball ICEBAR ORLANDO 8967 International Drive, Orlando Icebarorlando.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
80 EVE at Universal City Walk Orlando
UNIVERSAL CITY WALK ORLANDO 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando Universalorlando.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary The whole year’s been leading up to this: EVE, Universal CityWalk’s eye-popping, mind-blowing, jam-packed New Year’s celebration. Enjoy signature drinks. Revel in six awesome CityWalk™ clubs with live bands and DJs. Feast on unlimited gourmet cuisine including prime rib, tenderloin and fresh seafood.And you can rock out on Orlando’s biggest outdoor dance floor.
81 NYE in Baldwin Park BALDWIN PARK EVENTS New Broad St., Orlando Baldwinparkevents.com
BLUE MARTINI POINTE ORLANDO 9101 International Drive, Ste.1182, Orlando Bluemartinilounge.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
84 NYE 2018 at Howl at the Moon
HOWL AT THE MOON ORLANDO 815 International Drive., Orlando Howlatthemoon.com Sunday, Dec.31• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
85 Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Street Party 2018
THORNTON PARK 700 E. Washington St., Orlando Thorntonparkstreetparty.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Now stretching two city block in the Thornton Park District.Including 7 different venues, Multiple Stages, 3 ticket options.Party at Grafffiti Junktion,The Veranda, Dexters, Burtons, Island Time, Mother Falcon,The Truck Stop and rock the night away at the street party covering two city blocks.
86 Wall Street Plaza NYE 2018
WALL STREET PLAZA Downtown Wallstplaza.net Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary All of the action kicks off December 31st at 8pm. General Admission tickets give you access to all 8 venues and the outdoor dance party for only $25 pre-sale or $30 on New Year’s Eve until we run out of space! Buy online now or pay cash at the door. Come early and sit down for dinner in one of our restaurants. Food will be served until 11pm.
83 NYE WSP BLOCK PARTY 2018 @ WALL STREET PLAZA DOWNTOWN
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94 Citrus Bowl
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Monday, Jan.1• 1 p.m. / Prices vary
95 WWE Smackdown Live
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Tuesday, Jan.2• 7:45 p.m. / Prices vary
96 Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, Jan.3• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
87 NEW YEAR’S EVE 2018 @ CHURCH STREET DOWNTOWN
87 Church St. Bars NYE Block Party
CHURCH STREET BARS ORLANDO 33 W. Church St., Orlando Churchstreetbars.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary When it comes to Ringing in the New Year in Orlando, there’s no better place to be than Church Street Bars NYE Block Party 2018!!.The “City Beautiful’s” PREMIERE PARTY for over 25 Years, let us make your final day of 2017 a memorable one. Celebrate along Church Street all night long or make your way inside to Downtown Orlando’s ONLY 3-Tiered
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91 Silvester Celebration: Countdown Auf Deutsch HOLLERBACH’S WILLOW TREE CAFE 205 E. 1st St., Sanford Hollerbachs.com Sunday, Dec.31• 12-6:30 p.m. / Prices vary
92 The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
EVE ORLANDO 110 S. Orange Ave., Orlando Eveorlando.com Sunday, Dec.31• 9:30 p.m. / Prices vary Put on your fanciest suits and your glitziest gowns for a night of cocktails, dancing and entertainment at Orlando’s most remarkable venue. Electro-swing, glow performers, burlesque dancers and silk acrobats are just some of the entertainments to get you into the swing of things!
93 Orlando New Year’s Eve 2018 Gala
THE END IS NYE @ THE GEEK EASY
VENUE 1010 Church St. W., Orlando Amazingnewyearseve.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8:30 p.m. / Prices vary Orlando’s Most Exclusive NYE Gala presented by Tommy & Astryd benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. This is a “Black Tie” event. Formal dress is REQUIRED.We are so looking
97 Under Armour All-America Game presented by American Family Insurance
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Thursday, Jan.4• 6 p.m. / Prices vary More than ninety of the nation’s premier high school football players have been selected by ESPN recruiting to participate in the 2018 Under Armour All America Game presented by American Family Insurance.
98 Slippery When Wet- Bon Jovi Tribute HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Friday, Jan. 5• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
99 Insidious: The Last Key
HORROR Friday, Jan. 5 Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet - in her own family home.
100 La Sonora Poncena
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/orlando Saturday, Jan. 6• 8:30 p.m. / Prices vary
101 Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Jan. 6• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
88 Sanford Brewing Company- SBC’s Brew Year’s Eve Bash SANFORD BREWING COMPANY 400 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford Sanfordbrewing.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8:30 p.m. / Prices vary
89 NYE with The Supervillains and more at West End Trading Co. WEST END TRADING CO. 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford Drinkatwestend.com Sunday, Dec.31• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
90 The End is NYE
THE GEEK EASY 114 S. Semoran Blvd. STE.6, Winter Park Mygeekeasy.com Sunday, Dec.31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary This has been a year of ups and downs but people only ever remember the end, right? So we’re partying like it’s the last event we’ll ever throw! Drink specials, custom cocktails, and anything else we can think of. It’s not the send off 2017 deserves...it’s the one WE all deserve!
92 THE GREAT GATSBY NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA @ EVE ORLANDO
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