Feliz Cinco de Mayo! With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start making plans for how best to celebrate the Mexican holiday here in Orlando! Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate the Mexian army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a major celebration, and Orlando is no exception, with a huge choice of events to celebrate, and whet

Rocco's Taco's is celebrating its 18th Annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities, including an Orlando Block Party with a special appearance from Fat Joe and owner Rocco Mangel. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar , the modern Mexican dining destination known for its lively atmosphere and celebrations, has announced the return of its annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities for the 18th year in a row. This year's celebrations will take place across all Rocco's Tacos locations throughout Florida,

Your away days are covered Orlando! Expanded pub partner program brings 19 locations together to show every City and Pride match all season long. Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride today announced the launch of an expanded and fully integrated Pub Partner Program for the 2026 season, uniting 19 Central Florida bars and restaurants in support of both teams. This year’s upgraded program ensures every partner location will broadcast all Orlando City and Orlando Pride matches

Since you've been gone, Howl at the Moon have been cooking up your favorite event of the year. 2000’s Night returns to Howl at the Moon on Friday, April 10, 2026, and I Gotta Feeling that tonight the’ll Bring you Back to Life! Get ready to belt it like Mariah or lip sync like Ashlee to the hottest bops of the 2000’s! Howl at the Moon is throwing it back to Y2K with all the early 2000s bangers! Plrs, their featured drinks will have you Crazy in Love, or Complicated by the end

A dog-friendly, rave-style experience is coming to BarkHaven featuring two live DJs, glowing lights, a foam Pparty and more. Get ready to unleash the party, Orlando! This Spring, Orlando’s ultimate canine paradise and community social hub, BarkHaven, is inviting dogs and their humans to dance, wag and glow at Barkhaven’s first official “Barkchella” Presented by Duvin Design Co. dog-friendly, rave-style music festival experience on Saturday, April 18, 2026. As the sun sets,

The good times will soon be rolling again as the former Disney Boardwalk favorite, Jellyrolls, reveals that is opening a new location in Lake Buena Vista. Almost a year ago as Jellyrolls celebrated the beginning of their 29th year on Disney's Boardwalk, the dueling piano bar announced that the lively nighttime location was closing. Jellyrolls which was named one of the best bars in America by Esquire in 2023, was a regular fixture at Disney's Boardwalk since opening in 1996,

At AVA Lounge, indulgence is in every detail. Each drink is thoughtfully crafted, layered with flavor, and meant to be experienced. AVA MediterrAegean , located at 290 S Park Ave, in Winter Park is redefining what a night out looks like in Winter Park, introducing a DJ-led late-night experience rarely found in the area. By night, AVA MM transforms into AVA Lounge — a polished nightlife destination with curated DJs and vibrant energy. Beginning at 10 pm Thursday through Sun

Sideward's three co-founders — Garrett, Mandy, and Austin opened Sideward in March 2019. Sideward Brewing Co., the family-owned brewery, taproom, and kitchen located in downtown Orlando's Milk District neighborhood is celebrating seven successful years, and everyone is invited to join them in celebrating the occasion! Located in a 100 year old warehouse at 210 N Bumby Ave, Suite C, Orlando, Sideward turns seven this weekend with three days of fun from March 27-29, 2026. You

Brewlando, Official Craft Beer of UCF Athletics, launches free pint promotion ahead of Friday's Tip-Off. Brewlando, the Official Craft Beer of UCF Athletics, today announced a promotion that puts Orlando's biggest fans at the center of every UCF victory. Every time the Knights win a tournament game, every qualifying guest at a participating location receives one complimentary pint of Brewlando craft beer on the house. The promotion launches today, Friday, March 20, 2026,

New community-inspired collection debuts with multiple styles now pouring, additional releases planned. Brewlando, Central Florida’s largest microbrewery and the Official Craft Beer Partner of UCF Athletics, has launched Brew-CF, a new craft beer line created to celebrate the culture and community of Central Florida. The Brew-CF line debuts with four styles now pouring across Brewlando taprooms, with a fifth beer set to release soon. The collection is designed to offer a rang

Orlando brewery earns Gold, two Silver and Bronze at Best Florida Beer Championships, and celebrate the wins with St. Patrick’s Day festivities across all locations. Orlando-based craft brewery Brewlando is bringing home four medals from the 2026 Brewer’s Ball, presented by Best Florida Beer, and will celebrate the wins with St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Tuesday, March 17 at all Brewlando locations. Competing against breweries from across the state, Brewlando earned a Gold

Get ready for a fun filled St Patrick's Day of pipes, singing and dancing! The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub on I-Drive is hosting what they say is the most authentic Irish party in Orlando! This St Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17, wear. your luckiest green outfit and head to The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub, located at 7032 International Dr. Orlando. The bar is the only one in Orlando to be Guinness Certified and holds the Guinness Perfect Pint Award. The St Paddy's Day Party wi

Hamburger Mary's search for a new home is over, rolling into Old Town on the 192. American bar and grill chain Hamburger Mary's know for its diner classics and cocktails, served with a side of quirky entertainment, announced in May 2024 that it was to close its downtown Orlando location in the historic Bumby Building after 16 years. The much loved location at 110 W. Church St. closed its doors for the last time on Sunday June 2, 2024with regular live entertainment includin

Another popular bar is closing in downtown Orlando, with the lively bar, Cocktails and Screams announcing its closure. Cocktails and Screams, a longtime fixture in downtown Orlando is closing its doors after six years. The popular horror-themed bar located at 39 W Pine St, Orlando, has announced the sad news via social media that it will close later this month with the venue open for the last time on Friday, March 20 , 2026. Cocktails and Screams featured a lively mix of year

Heatwave, a multi-function LGBTQ+ space offering dining, coffee and nightlife has announed it's closure this weekend A new "multi-function LGBTQ+ space" opened in the former home of Stonewall Bar Orlando at 741 W Church St in the Parramore Neighborhood in August last year. The building which had been sitting vacant for almost three years since Stonewall closed on New Year’s Eve, 2021 , found a new lease of life with K evin Varanai and Andrea Dunn transforming the former ni