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Spooky Empire presents MAY-HEM, the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Horror convention that takes place in Orlando.  Spooky Empire, has become the largest horror convention in the US and in 2011 decided America needed more, and launched MAY-HEM. This weekend be prepared for gore and horror in a weekend unlike any other.
Tags: Orlando Convention, Orlando Halloween, May-Hem, Spooky Empire

Quidam, the latest traveling show from Cirque du Soleil comes to Orlando May 16-19, 2013 and I had a chance to go behind the scenes for Whats2Hot.com!
Tags: ucf arena, Cirque du Soleil, Quidam

The last time we (Whats2Hot.com) showed up for a party at Loft 55 it was a doozie. Thankfully we had our handy event photographers on site to take photos (see photos below). We also LOVE a good theme party! Masque, the first of many to come theme events at Loft 55, is a perfect chance to enjoy a change of scenery while enjoying all that is Downtown Orlando.
Tags: Whats2Hot Event, loft 55, Magic Mike

Summertime in Florida is perfect for cocktails and outside patios. Ember has been a Downtown staple for years.  They are still open for lunch and dinner (and the food is awesome.. I recommend The Empanadas) but we are giving away VIP packages each Saturday night through June 1, 2013.
Tags: ember, VIP Giveaway

Our friends at aXis Magazine put together a really awesome event happening on Saturday, from 3- 7pm in Downtown Orlando. They have organized 11 bars and breweries for one awesome craft beer sampling meets bar crawl. Enter to win a pair of tickets ($60.00 value) from Whats2Hot.com.
Tags: ticket giveaway, Orlando beer Festival, craft beer orlando

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Cinco de Mayo  (the fifth of May which is observed in Mexico and Mexican-American communities in the United States to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862) is celebrated in full force here in Orlando. Mariachi bands, mustaches, and tequila make it an almost inappropriate festival of fun...
Tags: cinco de mayo, Wall Street Plaza, best of

This year Orlando is making a bigger deal of derby than in previous years. Why not? Bright colors are in, football is over, and the Orlando Magic are ... not in. Us Floridian's enjoy our day sunny weather and disposition, especially when cocktails are involved.
Tags: Ghost Bar, kentucky derby

What a great week in events around Orlando. Every week we hand pick our favorite photos and show them off for you to see. Like what you see? Share it with friends on Facebook or Twitter! If you use a Whats2Hot.com photo for Instagram use #whats2hot and tag us, @whats2hot!
Tags: the attic, ember, Jack Daniel's Rye, crizzly, Best of photos

This weekend marks the return of the annual Florida Music Festival. The festival takes over Downtown Orlando for the weekend sticking world famous, local, and up and coming talent all into various bars along Orange Avenue. Tags: live music, music festival, Wall Street Plaza, lupe fiasco, Supervillians, FMF

Stars Gentleman's Club (5581 S.Orange Blossom Trail) owners invite you to join them April 17th, 18th, and 19th to celebrate a full VIP treatment with complimentary cocktails and Hors D'euvres from 5:30pm-8:30. Whether you have the day off or you want to swing by after a long day at work. Enjoy a few drinks and enjoy being THE STAR.
Tags: Stars Gentleman's Club

Last week was so busy it was almost a blur. From $1 Drink night at Chillers in Downtown Orlando to Big Gigantic rockin' it out at Hard Rock Live to promote the Made in America Tour presented by Busweiser... check it out. Not to be missed.
Tags: orlando guide, vain, Hard Rock Live, edm, r3hab, big gigantic, Best of photos

Earthday Birthday returns to Tinker Field for its 20th Anniversary on April 13th. Read for info on how to win a pair of tickets from Whats2Hot.com
Tags: Earthday Birthday, Tinker Field, Rock Concert, Rock, live music, Tickets, ticket giveaway

This week we see photos of zombies, barbies, and lots and lots of PDA. Orlando, we love you.
Tags: Best of photos, Photos, Highlights, orlando, downtown orlando

Orlando based clothing company Duvin Design brings you the best Orlando has to offer this Friday 3/29 Tags: Peninsula Surf, Danielle Hein, Duvin Design, Downtown Events, orlando, Elixer Bar, nightlife, Art

If you are looking to hit the town, Saturday Night is the night to do and Downtown Orlando is the place to go. There is no arguing that. There is also no argument that for the 23+ crowd there are not a whole lot of options... well until recently. Loft 55 (55 W. Church St. Located above Urban Flats) has done a Saturday Night makeover.
Tags: downtown orlando, whats2hot party, loft 55, dj magic mike

We wrap up March with a host of awesome events and  around town Tags: nba, orlando magic, wall street, Downtown Events, orlando, Whats2do

St Patty's Day is behind us but, no need to be sad! There's plenty to do around town this week! Tags: Downtown Events, downtown orlando, orlando, Weekly Specials, Best of Events

John Jameson was a great individual that, through the ages, has fought to keep his delicious whiskey safe from sea monsters and no-good=doers alike. Saturday Night Whats2Hot.com's own Chris Biggins (@bigginslife on Twitter and Instagram) and John Jameson invite you to join us to celebrate the countdown to the beloved holiday of St.Patrick himself.
Tags: chris biggins, st.patrick's day 2013, ember, downtown orlando, jameson

From St.Patrick's Day to checking out Tenacious D in concert... this week is packed full of awesome things worth checking out.
Tags: Green, Wall Street Orlando, Wall Street Plaza, ember, orlando, Orlando Downtown Party, St Patty's day