Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. You can also hear our editor’s event picks below.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
Benefit for Uncle Lou’s Legal Fund Day 1!!!
5 p.m.
Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall 1016 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL
$5
Uncle Lou is being privately sued for nuisance and noise ordinance and he needs our help. Lou has been there for all of us over the years and now it’s time to give back. Lou has been in the same location for nearly 20 years and now a neighbor has brought a lawsuit against him. […]
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Downtown Snowfall
5:30 p.m.
Lake Eola House 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
FREE
Experience snowfall in downtown Orlando this holiday season! Snow will fall on Washington St. by the Lake Eola House (located near the intersection of E. Washington St. and N. Eola Dr.). Snow will fall Friday, December 2 – Friday, December 23 on select evenings. The 15-minute snowfall schedule is below: Friday and Saturday: 5:30 pm, 6:30 […]
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Deck the Milk Jingle Ride: Elfie Edition
6:30 p.m.
Kyle’s Bike Shop 203 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL
FREE
Back by popular demand, the Deck the Milk Jingle Ride returns! This time we are getting elfie! Decorate yourself and your bikes in full elfie regalia and join us as we cruise around the Milk looking at the biggest and brightest holiday decorations! We are meeting up at Kyle’s Bikeshop at 6:30pm, with a 7pm […]
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Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park – Four Christmases
7 p.m.
Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
FREE
Pack your blankets, chairs, and snacks for the whole family to enjoy Four Christmases on the East Lawn at Lake Eola Park. Arrive early to see the beautifully illuminated Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree and watch in wonder as the lights dance to popular holiday music. Experience snowfall and shop local at our holiday market! Food […]
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Chuck Magid’s 7th Annual X-Mas Rager
8 p.m.
Will’s Pub 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando
$15
Oriented Music Group presents the 7th Annual X-Mas Rager with Chuck Magid, Oklahoma Stackhouse, and Cat Ridgeway! Join us for the holiday party of the year at Will’s Pub on Friday, December 16th. Doors open at 8pm and the music starts at 9pm! Wear your holiday sweaters and be ready to celebrate another year of […]
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Dizzlephunk’s 6th annual Shoe & Sock Drive & Blanket Orlando
9 p.m.
Grape and the Grain 1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL
By donation
Orlando! The time has come for our 6th annual Shoe & Sock Drive. This year we will be partnering with Blanket Orlando, benefiting the communities of Crosstown Orlando and Bithlo. Created by Frankie Messina, Blanket Orlando is an organization that collects blankets and clothing for the less fortunate. In 2020, along with Suzie Caffery, we […]
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Enzian Christmas Series: RARE EXPORTS
Noon
Enzian Theater 1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL
$11
An Enzian Holiday Tradition It’s the eve of Christmas in northern Finland, and an ‘archeological’ dig has just unearthed the real Santa Claus. But this particular Santa isn’t the one […]
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Soweto Gospel Choir’s Hope – It’s Been A Long Time Coming
3 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL
$45
The spectacular and colorful three-time Grammy®Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to North America with Hope – It’s Been A Long Time Coming. This special program will celebrate American and […]
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Holiday Market
4:30 p.m.
Lake Eola Park 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
FREE
Support local this season when shopping the Holiday Market. Here, you’ll shop from 30 local vendors with products ranging from soaps, candles, jewelry, and more! You will find the market […]
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BATS, BELLS, AND BOOZE
5 p.m.
Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL
FREE
Nostalgic for spooky season? Come join us for a nightmarish Yule celebration at Lil’ Indies and Dirty Laundry benefiting the Florida Bat Conservancy. Come sample ghoulish drinks, shop for devilish […]
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Bungalower does Orlando Zine Fest
6-9 p.m.
The Nook on Robinson 2432 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL
FREE
Orlando Zine Fest is back to celebrate Florida-based small press publishers, writers, creators, and indie print mediums on Saturday, December 17 at The Nook on Robinson in the Milk district. […]
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The Holiday Lights Bike Ride
6 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District Orlando, FL
FREE
B3 Cafe’s wonderful holiday tradition, their Annual Holiday Lights ride, lives on with our community and is happening again this year, with their blessings which we’re so grateful for. Want […]
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
2022 World Cup Final Watch Party at Ace Cafe Orlando
9 a.m.
Ace Cafe Orlando 100 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL
Various prices
Join Orlando City SC on Sunday, December 18th at Ace Cafe for our official World Cup Final Watch Party presented by Orlando Health! Doors open at 9:00 AM and kickoff […]
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The Wizard of Oz
Noon
Enzian Theater 1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL
$11
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick […]
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Daddy Yankee – Amway Center
7 p.m.
Amway Center 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL
$137
Global music icon, Daddy Yankee is known as the “King of Reggaeton” by music critics and fans alike. He is often cited as an influence by other Latin urban performers. In 2004, he released his international hit single “Gasolina”, which is credited with introducing Reggaeton to audiences worldwide, and making the music genre a global phenomenon. Since then, he has sold around 30 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Daddy Yankee’s album Barrio Fino made history when it became the top-selling Latin Music Album of the Decade 2000–2009.
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