THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
ORLANDO Vol. 8
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT ORLANDO
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT ORLANDO LGBTQ Orlando Orlando offers many theme parks for you to dicover such as Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland, Coca-Cola Orlando Eye, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, IFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving and more. When the sun goes down, Orlando heats up. Adults wanting to let loose can opt for downtown dance clubs, cozy pubs, cigar lounges, comedy clubs, live music and a number of area wineries and breweries. Mango’s Tropical Café Orlando combines lavish dining with vibrant dancers and live music, while ICEBAR Orlando features the largest permanent ice bar in the world. Discover a shopper’s paradise like no other destination in Orlando. Designer brands and the hottest fashion trends are always in style at The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall where shoppers will find top department stores. Today Orlando has much more to offer than Disney with many theme park choices, a growing live music scene, and yes, a vibrant gay bar and club scene too. If Gay Days at Disney hasn’t already tempted you, be sure to check it out, you’ll love it.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Soco Restaurant Casual, warm restaurant with a large patio serving elevated takes on classic Southern fare. 629 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL
Fresco Cucina Italiana Countryside mural decorates this familyowned Northern Italian restaurant. 7721 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL
Reyes Mezcaleria Regional Mexican dishes & a broad tequila-mezcal selection with a patio. 821 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Kadence Snug reservations-only Japanese restaurant featuring multi-course sushi meals plus sake. 1809 Winter Park Rd, Orlando, FL
Santiago’s Bodega A wide array of tapas-style dishes offered in a colorful restaurant with a full bar & patio tables. 802 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL
Mrs. Potato Restaurant Brazilian-American fusion flavors are featured in this restaurant, along with cakes & desserts. 4550 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL
Kres Chophouse Historic building housing a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours & late-night dining. 17 W Church St, Orlando, FL
Cuba Libre Restaurant Cuban bites & rum bar with Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing. 9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL The H Orlando High-end steakhouse with dry-aged cuts & seafood, plus handcrafted cocktails & an ample wine list. 7512 Dr Phillips Blvd Suite 80, Orlando, FL
Maxine’s On Shine Imaginative eatery with regular live music, plus an eclectic comfort food menu & weekend brunch. 337 Shine Ave, Orlando, FL
DoveCote Restaurant Refined French-inspired brasserie with a relaxed bar, a coffee station & patio dining. 390 N Orange Ave Suite 110, Orlando, FL
The Boheme Swanky spot adorned with sophisticated art features New American cuisine & a Sunday jazz brunch. 325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL Domu Restaurant/bar serving ramen & Asian small plates, cocktails, sake, wine/beer. 3201 Corrine Dr Suite 100, Orlando, FL
The Palm Storied chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds. 5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Canvas Restaurant Latin-inspired Southern grub served in a hip space offering all-day bites, plus a home goods store. 13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando, FL
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa Rustic counter-serve joint offering globally flavored BBQ dishes plus craft beers. 1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL
Delaney’s Tavern Traditional pub fare & cocktails served in a contemporary restaurant & bar with a terrace. 1315 S Orange Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL
310 Lakeside American fare furnished on a patio or in an upscale yet casual interior overlooking Lake Eola. 301 E Pine St, Orlando, FL
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE APRIL
building, and elevating consciousness in the Big Boy community and the public. There are pool parties, group discussions, live entertainment, seminars, cocktail parties, and lots of fun activities. bigboypride.com
APR 02
MILK DISTRICT COMEDY SATURDAY!
Bringing Orlando the absolute best standup comics working today. With hilarious headliners seen on places like SNL, Comedy Central, Netflix, Late Night and frequent famous drop-ins from your favorite podcasts and shows, this is widely regarded to be one of the premiere spots for comedy in the country! facebook.com/ milkdistrictcomedy
MAY
MAY 05
CINCO DE MAYO STREET PARTY
Live Band & DJ, Street Performers, Food & Beverage Specials, FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING. Outdoor Event / Rain or Shine shorturl.at/sFJKO
APR 03-04
MAY 07
NO RAP ON SUNDAZE : #1 R&B DAY PARTY!
ORLANDO POTTERY FESTIVAL & SPRING ARTS MARKET
Get ready for the octave reaching, note hitting, slow whining turn up that you need. Whether ‘You Got It Bad’ like Usher or like to ‘Party’ like Beyoncé this is the place you need to be each and every Sunday. norapsundaze.com
Central Florida’s largest celebration and market of local handmade pottery perfect for the home, garden, and gift giving! orlandopotteryfestival.org
MAY 26-29
PODFEST IN-PERSON 2022
APR 09
Podfest Expo is a community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together. podfestexpo.com
ORLANDO SNEAKER CONVENTION
Fresh Nation x Unruly Culture Car Show: Buy, Trade, and Sell at Orlando’s biggest sneaker event. Meet and Greet, Art, Vintage, Collecties. Follow @orlandosneakerconvention on Instagram for more info.
MAY 28
APR 13
VALEVIBE FOOD INCLUSIVE TOUR
WINE & DINE 10-YEAR CELEBRATION!
Top local and international DJs, rhythm section and surprise guest performances will bring the Vibe and turn the heat all the way up! valevibeorlando.eventbrite.com
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE All INCLUSIVE --- “Unlimited Tastings” from over 35 vendors, craft beers, wine purveyors, specialty cocktails, soda/water, plus live music both inside and outside. winterparkevents.com
MAY 29
ORLANDO CARNIVAL
Orlando Carnival is back again for 2022, with Caribbean food, drinks and music as part of its very own Caribbean Carnival celebration! orlandocarnivaldowntown.com.
APR 28
THE OFFICIAL BIG BOY PRIDE
Big Boy Pride is about brotherhood, self-love and awareness, relationship
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BAR GU ID E Hanks No-frills neighborhood gay bar with a straightforward drink menu, pool tables & a landscaped patio. North Orlando - 5026 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL
Southern Craft Classic and creative hand-crafted cocktails are served in a bar with an industrial feel. 2405 E South St, Orlando, FL
Savoy Lively, multiroomed gay nightclub with dancers, billiards, TVs & an outdoor patio. North Orlando - 1913 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
The Monkey Bar Upstairs martini lounge where patrons sip creative cocktails on a balcony overlooking Downtown. Located in: Wall Street Plaza 26 Wall St 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL
BarCodes Easygoing gay bar with pool, video games & theme events, including biweekly underwear nights. Downtown - 4453 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL
Latitudes Palm trees & a DJ add to the festive energy of this tropical-themed outdoor hot spot. 33 W Church St 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL
Stonewall Your friendly neighborhood dive Downtown - 741 W Church Street, Orlando, FL
The Hammered Lamb Lively pub with ping pong, live music & an outdoor bar area, plus lamb items on the food menu. 1235 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Southern Nights Lively LGBT bar & dance club with theme nights, drag shows & a spacious outdoor area. 375 S Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL Bar Louie When you just want to chill and catch the game with friends. 7335 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JUNE
JULY
GIRLS IN WONDERLAND ORLANDO
FLIRT FRIDAY @ VINES GRILLE
JUN 02-06
JUL 01
Sandlake’s Sexiest new late night party... featuring Power 95.3’s DJ Chino... VIP Bottle Service & late night food available! shorturl.at/jxHXZ
Girls in Wonderland is the biggest LGBTQ festival in Central Florida. Comedy , dance party, mixers, pool parties and so much more. www.girlsinwonderland.com
JUL 02
GOAT YOGA @ ALASKA FARMS
JUN 04
Class Entails: Introduction, Stretches, 30 Minutes Of Goat Yoga, Feeding/ Photoshoot Time, And A Chance Play With The Goats Once Yoga Is Done! After, We Give Guests The Opportunity To Meet The Horses On Site At Alaska Farms! Follow us online on IG @ AlaskaFarms.co.
ILLUSIONS THE DRAG BRUNCH ORLANDO
The perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Orlando drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. www.illusionsthedragqueenshow.com
JUL 09
TRAP WING FESTIVAL
A Mini Pop Up Shop Wing Fest Event Curated By Atlanta’s Lit Ass Wings With A Trap Music Theme. We Combine Atlanta Hot Wing Cultural With Classic Trap Music & Unlimited Cocktails Creating The Most Dope Food Pop Up Shop Experience. Tickets Include Chicken Wings & Open Bar! Visit trapwingfestival.com.
JUN 10
RESET TOUR: A SPECIAL VISUAL EXPERIENCE
Insomniac & The Vanguard Present: Join us for an electrifying night on the dance floor with Party Favor at The Vanguard in Orlando, Florida! shorturl.at/oyE89
JUN 26
JUL 10
WRESTLEWAR 2022
FREE FAMILY FUNDAY
USA Pro Wrestling is BACK! WRESTLEWAR 2022 Will be at The Rosen JCC:Town Square of Orlando at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL.
Docent touring and art-making are back! Talk about the artwork with our knowledgeable educators and then create your own masterpiece. Join us at the museum for free admission all day,
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE plus a fine art project you can make with us or take home! mennellomuseum.org/ freefamilyfunday
screening series and networking community for independent and student filmmakers of all skill levels in Central Florida, and throughout the state of Florida! Be sure to follow us on social media @TheFilmSlam
JUL 15
RED VELVET BURLESQUE SHOW
Red Velvet Entertainment is the #1 Orlando burlesque show in the Orlando area. With burlesque shows every week, the ultimate cabaret show! redvelvetburlesqueshow.com
AUG 27-28
JURASSIC JUNGLE LIVE
Get up close and personal with dinosaurs so real, you won’t believe your eyes at the LARGEST touring dinosaur show in the U.S.! Featuring mind-blowing special effects, professional puppeteers, and the most realistic dinosaurs in the country for this fifty-five-minute prehistoric production! shorturl.at/grzJW
AUGUST AUG 04-05
RUM PUNCH ORLANDO
The weekly vibe is back! Ladies, it’s all about YOU! Free Parking! Food on sale! Drink Specials! shorturl.at/lpFZ2
SEPTEMBER
AUG 05
SEP 03
DIVA ROYALE DRAG SHOW
BOOZE N’ BRUSH SIP N’ PAINT
The Divas Have Arrived in Orlando! Diva Royale Restaurant is the Ultimate Drag Dining Experience and Orlando’s #1 bachelorette party & Gay bachelor party Haven! www.dragqueenshow.com
Join us for this Orlando Sip N’ Paint where you will be painting a canvas of a sexy next to nude male model with the direction from a painting instructor and enjoy the fun and excitement with your friends! www.boozenbrush.com
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SEP 04
FILMSLAM @ ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART
THROWBACK BRUNCH PARTY
FilmSlam has been a favorite of Florida’s independent filmmakers since 2004 and continues to be a very popular
A Brunch & Day Party is the perfect way to EXTEND your weekend. Meet us at Night Shade Lounge each and every
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE OCT 05
Sunday. We have an amazing selection of food, bottomless mimosas, drink specials, drink specials and music by top DJ’ KOOL MIKE SKI. Visit shorturl. at/qxzRV.
GAME NIGHT! @ROCKPIT BREWING
Come drink great beer and win prizes for playing party games from flip cup to Bingo! You can win free RockPit beer, RockPit merchandise, or cold hard cash just by playing bar games. You in? shorturl.at/bmyM3
SEP 06
GRUMPY’S UNDERGROUND COMEDY OPEN MIC
A weekly comedy open mic at Grumpys Underground Eatery and Lounge! Every Tuesday around 9 pm! Please RSVP, and bring a friend. We have tacos and drink specials all night. Come by and do some time. shorturl.at/acxGH
OCT 15
COME OUT WITH PRIDE ORLANDO 2022
Come Out With Pride, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization inspired to make an impact in Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community. Celebrated in October, Come Out With Pride welcomes everyone from Central Florida and beyond to come together. #KeepDancingOrlando #SayGay! comeoutwithpride.org
SEP 13
BE KIND TO YOUR MIND
Held every second Tuesday of the month from 6PM-7:30PM at the Stafford House. This community gathering is led by and for peers, 18+, that want to support one another in a nonjudgmental environment that welcomes vulnerability. shorturl.at/ kzG45
OCT 29
REPTILES AFTER DARK
Presented by Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show. This is the reptile show for those who can not make the daytime shows. This could also be a date night or a family fun night! Reptiles after dark is a different atmosphere, it’s more laid back! Tickets at the door or online: www.showmesnakes.com
OCTOBER OCT 03
HAPPY HOUR + ART @ THEFALCONBAR
Local vibes. Awesome people. Enjoy Happy Hour adult libations while viewing local art at one of Orlando’s favorite local spots for creatives! TheFalconBar.com
OCT 05
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
A gentle exercise program that is composed of slow deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance health and wellbeing. shorturl.at/fhmoE
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT+ Center Orlando The Center promotes the well-being of the Central Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. 946 N Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL Central Health Center HIV/STD testing available. 832 W Central Blvd., Orlando, FL Planned Parenthood Westside Birth control, STD testing and women’s health facility. 726 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL Orlando Gay Chorus The Orlando Gay Chorus is a renowned performing arts organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ community in Central Florida. Web: orlandogaychorus.org
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GOOD FOR BSINESS U SI NESS GOOD FOR BU Protecting LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination is Good for Business Business leaders know that protecting every American from discrimination is good for the economy. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults have a combined buying power of $884 billion dollars, and business leaders know that today’s generation of consumers prefer to shop at businesses that support gay and transgender people. Business leaders across the nation are leading the charge to secure nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people. Fairness for All Hardworking Americans • Gay and transgender people are our neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family. Hardworking Americans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law. Sadly, too many hardworking Americans are facing discrimination in areas like employment, housing and public accommodations, just because they are gay or transgender. • America is a land of opportunity and freedom, where people who work hard and meet their responsibilities have the chance to get ahead. Everyone deserves the freedom to achieve the American Dream, including gay and transgender citizens. Respecting Our Coworkers and Getting the Job Done • What’s most important is focusing on what we have in common, taking pride in our work, respecting our coworkers, serving customers, and getting the job done. • Employees should be judged on their qualifications, experience, and the job they do – nothing more, nothing less. Non-Discrimination Protections Are Good for Business • Business leaders across the nation, including conservative leaders, agree: Discrimination is bad for business. Today’s top job creators seek states and communities that are welcoming to everyone, including their families, employees and customers. • When every American is given the opportunity to work hard and earn a living, our economy, communities and nation succeed. To download a PDF version of this resource, go online and visit: freedomforallamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BusinessBackgrounderFFAA.pdf
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Excerpt from freedomforallamericans.org
BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER The Guest House Ocala................... front cover, 12-13
PACKING & SHIPPING The UPS Store......................................................... 19
BATTERY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Law Office of Corey Cohen & Associates............. 7
PEST CONTROL Truly Nolen of America Inc...............front inside cover
CARPET & FLOORING Sanford Carpet and Flooring.................................. 11
PLASTICS AND FABRICS REPAIR & RESTORATION Creative Colors International.................................. 21
CREDIT UNION Addition Financial Credit Union............................... 9
PRINTING The UPS Store......................................................... 19
CRIMINAL DEFENSE Kerestes Law Firm PLLC........................................... 21 The Law Office of Corey Cohen & Associates............. 7
TITLE SERVICES Orlando Title Services LLC....................................... 18
DUI The Law Office of Corey Cohen & Associates............. 7
TOWING Johnson’s Wrecker Service Inc................................ 17
FINANCIAL PLANNER Moran Wealth Management.............................14-15
VINYL Creative Colors International.................................. 21
FINANCIAL PLANNING LaPorte Financial LLC................................................ 3
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Moran Wealth Management.............................14-15
LEATHER Creative Colors International.................................. 21
WINE & SPIRITS ABC Fine Wine & Spirits............................................ 5
LIFE COACH Coffee with Sue......................................................... 9
WRECKER SERVICES Johnson’s Wrecker Service Inc................................ 17
LIQUOR STORE ABC Fine Wine & Spirits............................................ 5 MORTGAGES Chris Hardiman- Amerifirst....................................... 1 Jenna Smith- Southeast Mortgage......................... 21
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