Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend that are not NYE parties. If you’re looking for a NYE event, click HERE to see our roundup of your best options this Sunday. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
Fortune Feimster
7 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL$2
$29.50 – $100
Fortune Feimster made her way onto the comedic scene as a member of the prestigious Groundlings Sunday Company. She first became known nationally as a writer and panelist on E’s hit show Chelsea Lately before starring as a series regular on Hulu’s The Mindy Project and NBC’s Champions. […]
GRAND BUFFET
6-11 p.m.
1515 Lee Road, Orlando, FL, USA 1515 Lee Road, Orlando, FL
$100
Tired of your family? Want to eat and drink with random people in a strange place? TRY GRAND BUFFET. All you can eat and drink December 29th […]
Jazz and Poetry Jam
8 p.m.
Kerouac House 1418 Clouser Avenue, Orlando, FL
The Kerouac House is proud to sponsor a Jazz and Poetry Jam, featuring LOUDAR (poems in French and English by Patrick Sacleux, his son Pascal Sacleux on guitar, Ben Deckers on bass, Jesse Clark on drums, and more. . .) and other local poets. […]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
LOVESONG – The Night Before Curemas
7 p.m.
The Abbey 100 S. Eola Drive, Suite 100, Orlando, FL
$26
LOVESONG Presents : Nightmare Before Curemas, featuring the music of The Cure, plus more Halloween-inspired tunes from NIN, Ministry, Misfits, Echo & The Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, The Ramones, Radiohead, and songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. […]
Orlando Girls Rock Fest
2 p.m.
Will’s Pub 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL
$15.00 – $25.00
The Orlando Girls Rock Fest is happening at Will’s Pub on Saturday, December 30th from 2pm until midnight!! In addition to the great music line-up, there will be vendors & food from 2pm until 7pm at Dirty Laundry!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
7:30 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL
$39.50
Born Troy Andrews, he got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Shorty’s proven he’s more than just a horn player, though. Catch a gig, open the pages of the New York Times or Vanity Fair, flip on any late-night TV show and you’ll see an undeniable […]
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Jeff Wright
8-9:30 p.m.
Orlando Improv Comedy Club 9101 International Dr, Ste 2310, Orlando, FL
$32.00 – $92.00
Jeff Wright is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Orlando, FL. He is currently a writer and performer for NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Jeff rose to fame with his short, quick-witted sketches that he writes, directs, and stars in, often satirizing social media and pop culture brands. He has amassed over 2.5 million followers on TikTok and has established himself as one of the premiere comedic voices on the platform. […]