of the

collaboration with Reebok Classic Leather dubbed “1983 Vintage.” Tonight, this is the only “Ocasión” that matters. 8 p.m., Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., amwaycenter. com, $61-$181.

— Reina Nieves

Pride Prom

Either for those who maybe didn’t enjoy prom the first time around, or those who want to celebrate with their community when the essence of LGBTQ+ pride is more essential than ever, the second annual Pride Prom is happening at the Orlando Science Center Friday. Themed around “Planet EVO: Evolution Is Inclusion” — which becomes ever more mordantly ironic given the dangerously stupid devolutionary tendencies of our Republican state majority, up to and including last week’s anti-drag and anti-trans bills — the event promises dancing, a photobooth, DJ Scott Robert, cocktails and mocktails. Headlining regally will be RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Kerri Colby. Shine on, you’re all royalty to me. 8 p.m., Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., comeoutwithpride.org, $30-$125. — MM

Two powerhouse thinkers unite tonight as Mikki Kendall converses with Dr. Chesya Burke about Burke’s latest book, Hero Me Not. There is no denying the foothold comic books have on the American psyche; generations of artistic imagination and self-identity have been shaped by the exploits of the heroes/antiheroes on those brightly colored pages. Hero Me Not focuses in on Storm, who embodies multiple contradictions — an X-Man who’s a woman; a woman of African descent with black skin, but pale hair and blue eyes; a Black character whose actions and motivations have been shaped by white writers and artists over the decades. Burke will discuss the intersections of race and gender and the coded messages within Storm’s representation with Kendall, author of Hood Feminism and the recent graphic novel Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists, at this event hosted by Zeppelin Books, Orlando’s newest independent bookstore. Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. 6 p.m., East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, 321-236-3316, zeppelinbookstore.com, free but reservation required. — Jessica Bryce

Young

It’s been a few years, but the all-star comedic duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short are back together on the road again. The longtime friends and collaborators formed their alliance on the set of the 1986 buddy pic Three Amigos, and most recently collaborated on the Hulu true-crime spoof Only Murders in the Building (which just wrapped a third season) and several years’ worth of raucous, co-headlining tours (including Orlando in 2019). The duo are headed to the Dr. Phil this time as part of their ongoing “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” jaunt. Promised comedic fodder includes the weird nature of celebrity in the 21st century and then, even better, they’ll turn their barbed wits on one another. (Few do faux-pompous putdowns better.) Make sure to buy popcorn and maybe wear a shirt with the popcorn emoji. Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers will be special guests for the evening. 8 p.m., Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $69.50-$799. — MM

Kali Uchis

The stars are aligning perfectly as Kali Uchis brings her “Red Moon in Venus” tour to the City Beautiful. Soulful singer Kali Uchis was born of Colombian descent and rose to fame after notable collabs with Diplo and Tyler, the Creator (who she opened for in 2021 at the Amway Center as well). Since then, she’s partnered creatively with the all-star likes of Bootsy Collins, Snoop Dogg and Steve Lacy. Her most recent album Red Moon in Venus is her third studio album, finding lyrical inspiration in nostalgia, femininity and spirituality. The lush, sultry album was a hit on the charts, ranking No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with hits like “I Wish You Roses” and “Hasta Cuando.” She just killed at Coachella with a triumphant set — now see her command the spotlight. Special guest Raye opens the evening. 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., hardrock.com/live, $49.50$79.50. — RN

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Bandidos 10 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $20.

Candlelight: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Scores 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $35-$45; 407-704-6261.

Crywank, TV Dinner 8 pm; Framework Craft Coffee House, 1050 N. Mills Ave.; 321-270-7410.

Default Friends, Eric Jafet, Loner, Miramar Drive

8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

Donnie Lee 6 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; free; 321-444-6331.

JazzPro Series Presents: LaRue Nickelson Quartet 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951.

Schaffer The Darklord, Coolzey, Symphonic Pheenix Force

7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $13; 407-673-2712.

Spiritbox, After The Burial, Intervals

6 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $32.50-$72.75; 407-934-2583.

Sun Room, Hotel Fiction

7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $17; 407-246-1419.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6:30 & 9 pm; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $45$55; 407-623-3342.

The Chosen Phoo 7 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; free; 321-444-6331.

Hayley Kiyoko 6 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $35-$75; 407-934-2583.

Hekler, LouieJayxx 10 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $10.

Jet Black Roses 8 pm; The Tin Roof, 8371 International Drive; free.

Mac Sabbath , Must Not Kill 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; 407-673-2712.

Matthew Wayne, John Ashley And The Swamp Bandits 7 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $10; 407-322-7475.

Naomi Raine, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Natalie Grant, Taya 6:15 pm; Calvary Assembly of God, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park; $45; 407-644-1199.

Rise Up: A Broadway Dance Party 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.

This Is Jesus: A Worship Concert Event 7:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $19.75; 407-358-6603.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

5 Billion Dead, Auditory Armory, Corium 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $12; 407-673-2712.

Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.

Bacilos 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-2583.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen 6:30 & 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; 407-704-6261.

Eli and Fur 9 pm; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St.; 407-985-3507.

Gorgon City 9 pm; The Vanguard, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $19.99$64.99; 570-592-0034.

Iesha Marie 7 pm; Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; free; 407-732-4008.

Mephiskapheles, 430 Steps, Control This, Dougie Flesh and the Slashers 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20.

Midnight Mayhem 8 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; free; 321-444-6331.

O.A.R. 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $42.50$55.50; 407-351-5483.

Pegasus Music Festival: Mirror Parts, Sistamatic, Way Out, Memory Well, Sigaro X Inqu 5 pm; Ace Cafe, 100 W. Livingston St.; $8; 407-996-6686.

The Smoogies 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $25; 407-595-2713.

Spike Hellis, Mother Juno, Body Shop 9 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; $15.

Sugar: The Nu-Metal Party 9 pm; Level 13 Event Center/ Soundbar, 5043 Edgewater Drive; $25; 407-717-5312.

Travelin’ McCourys 7 pm; Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales; $45-$50; 863-676-1408.

Upsahl 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $18-$63; 407-246-1419.

The Za-Boo-Zays 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; $20-$140.

Beemo 7 pm; Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; free; 407-732-4008.

The Black Dahlia Murder, Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, Phobophilic 5 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave; $25; 407-648-8363.

The Chotchkies, Dollmaker, Bryan Raymond 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-270-9104.

Classic Albums Live: The Eagles Hotel California 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $20-$35; 407-351-5483.

The Commodores 7 pm; Bayside Stadium, 5677 SeaWorld Drive; $9.99-$85.

Cortez and Koelble 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951.

Electronic Railroad: An EDM Festival 2 pm; Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $33.48; 407-295-3247.

Gasparilla Music Festival 1 pm; Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; $65-$200.

Massacre, Morta Skuld, Druid Lord 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20$25; 407-673-2712.

Me Nd Adam, Nightbreakers, Night Winds 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.