1. Sunday

   May

   19

   8:00pm

   Paul McCartney

   Editor's pick

   Amway Center

   Orlando : 400 W Church St. , Orlando, 32801

   Maybe we should be amazed the former Beatle is coming this close at all. Although he's skipping Tampa Bay for Orlando, this stop on his Out There tour is his first there since 1993. Legendary for his work in the Beatles, Wings and as a solo musician, his most recent release is the 2012 album Kis …

   Price: $57.50-$250.

2. Thursday

   May

   30

   6:00pm

   Gay Days Orlando: A Taste of Gay Days

   Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

   Orlando : 10100 International Drive, Orlando, 32821

   The following are part of a week of gay pride events in Orlando.

   After a long day in the theme park, relax at this tasting event of beers, wines, spirits and hors d'oeuvres. 21 and older only with proper I.D.

   Price:

3. Saturday

   June

   1

   8:00pm

   Belinda Carlisle at Gay Days Orlando

   Parliament House Resort

   Orlando : 410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 32805

   Gay Days Orlando 2013 brings the lead singer of the Go-Go's to perform her hits including Heaven is a Place on Earth. The night includes a foam party with special appearances from adult video stars, two DJs, two dance floors and numerous local drag superstars. Carlisle is tentatively scheduled f …

   Price: $30.

4. Saturday

   June

   1

   7:00am

   Blue Skies Balloon Festival

   Formosa Gardens Area

   Orlando : Off U.S. Highway 192, Orlando, 34747

   Watch as dozens of balloons of all shapes and sizes take flight over the Orlando area. Put yourself directly into the action and enjoy the sights from above by jumping into a basket for a hot air balloon ride.

   Price: Free to spectators; $185 rides.

5. Saturday

   June

   1

   8:00pm

   Gay Days Orlando: An Evening of Laughter with Judy Tenuta

   Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

   Orlando : 10100 International Drive, Orlando, 32821

   The following are part of a week of gay pride events in Orlando.

   The popular female stand-up comedian is a two-time Grammy nominee for her comedy CD's: Attention Butt-Pirates and Lesbetarians! and In Goddess We Trust. $35 advance, $40 at the door, $65 VIP.

   Price:

6. Sunday

   June

   2

   6:00pm

   Andy Bell at Gay Days Orlando

   Parliament House Resort

   Orlando : 410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 32805

   The lead singer for Erasure brings his electronica power house hits including Chains of Love to the Gay Day stage at the Parliament. Bell is expected to take the stage at 1 a.m., but get there early for an 11 p.m. performance by club diva Kat Deluna.

   Price: $10, $20 after 6 p.m.

7. Sunday

   June

   2

   7:00am

   Blue Skies Balloon Festival

   Formosa Gardens Area

   Orlando : Off U.S. Highway 192, Orlando, 34747

   Watch as dozens of balloons of all shapes and sizes take flight over the Orlando area. Put yourself directly into the action and enjoy the sights from above by jumping into a basket for a hot air balloon ride.

   Price: Free to spectators; $185 rides.

8. Wednesday

   June

   5

   8:00pm

   The Postal Service

   Editor's pick

   Hard Rock Live/Cafe Orlando

   Orlando : 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 32819

   The Postal Service may be skipping the bay area for Orlando, but fans are probably happy they're coming nearby at all. The indie electronic duo, featuring Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, became adored after only one album, 2003's Give Up. Now they're playing a string of reunion shows featurin …

   Price: $36-$56.

9. Thursday

   August

   1

   7:30pm

   American Idol Live 2013 Tour

   Editor's pick

   Amway Center

   Orlando : 400 W Church St. , Orlando, 32801

   The season's top 12 finalists will tour the country this summer performing some of the season's top moments, and never before seen numbers. Tickets go on sale May 3 with $1 of every ticket donated to the Melanoma Research Alliance.

   Price: $31.50-$64.00.

10. Friday

    August

    16

    8:00pm

    The Killers

    Hard Rock Live/Cafe Orlando

    Orlando : 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 32819

    This is the perfect venue for fans who want to get up-close and personal with their favorite band.

    Price: $67.50-$123.

11. Friday

    September

    6

    4:00pm

    Rock the Universe

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    Universal Studios' annual Christian rock event features a slew of bands and stories from celebrity speakers.

    Friday's line up includes Switchfoot, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force 5, Colton Dixon, Kyle Sherman, Dara Maclean, OBB and Love & the Outcome.

    Price: $54.99 one-night pass; $79.99 two-night pass.

12. Saturday

    September

    7

    4:00pm

    Rock the Universe

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    Universal Studios' annual Christian rock event features a slew of bands and stories from celebrity speakers.

    Saturday's line up includes Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Relient K, Red, Everfound, Crave, Dara Maclean, OBB and Love & the Outcome.

    Price: $54.99 one-night pass; $79.99 two-night pass.

13. Saturday

    September

    14

    1:15pm

    Jack Hanna Weekend

    SeaWorld

    Orlando : 7007 SeaWorld Drive (Interstate 4, Exit 71) , Orlando, 32821

    Renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna returns to SeaWorld's Nautilus Theater for a special limited-time series, accompanied by amazing animal ambassadors.

    Price:

14. Saturday

    September

    14

    3:15pm

    Jack Hanna Weekend

    SeaWorld

    Orlando : 7007 SeaWorld Drive (Interstate 4, Exit 71) , Orlando, 32821

    Renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna returns to SeaWorld's Nautilus Theater for a special limited-time series, accompanied by amazing animal ambassadors.

    Price:

15. Sunday

    September

    15

    1:15pm

    Jack Hanna Weekend

    SeaWorld

    Orlando : 7007 SeaWorld Drive (Interstate 4, Exit 71) , Orlando, 32821

    Renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna returns to SeaWorld's Nautilus Theater for a special limited-time series, accompanied by amazing animal ambassadors.

    Price:

16. Sunday

    September

    15

    3:15pm

    Jack Hanna Weekend

    SeaWorld

    Orlando : 7007 SeaWorld Drive (Interstate 4, Exit 71) , Orlando, 32821

    Renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna returns to SeaWorld's Nautilus Theater for a special limited-time series, accompanied by amazing animal ambassadors.

    Price:

17. Friday

    September

    20

    5:00pm

    Halloween Horror Nights

    Editor's pick

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    On select nights in September, October and November, Universal Studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, including one tied to AMC's hugely popular zombie show The Walking Dead. Rumor has it, 2013 brings another haunted house based on season 3's prison setting. Costu …

    Price:

18. Saturday

    September

    21

    5:00pm

    Halloween Horror Nights

    Editor's pick

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    On select nights in September, October and November, Universal Studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, including one tied to AMC's hugely popular zombie show The Walking Dead. Rumor has it, 2013 brings another haunted house based on season 3's prison setting. Costu …

    Price:

19. Thursday

    September

    26

    5:00pm

    Halloween Horror Nights

    Editor's pick

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    On select nights in September, October and November, Universal Studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, including one tied to AMC's hugely popular zombie show The Walking Dead. Rumor has it, 2013 brings another haunted house based on season 3's prison setting. Costu …

    Price:

20. Friday

    September

    27

    5:00pm

    Halloween Horror Nights

    Editor's pick

    Universal Studios

    Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

    On select nights in September, October and November, Universal Studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, including one tied to AMC's hugely popular zombie show The Walking Dead. Rumor has it, 2013 brings another haunted house based on season 3's prison setting. Costu …

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