Beth McKee
Local roots maestro McKee plays a stripped-down gig with her guitarist, Grant Peyton. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Imperial at Washburn Imports, free
Anuel AA
Puerto Rican trap sensation Anuel AA is back in a big way. Expect a scorcher. 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Amway Center, $39-$149
Townsky’s Holiday Revue
Ad hoc collective of local soul luminaries runs through the seasonal songbook, all for free!
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the New Standard, free
We Wish You a Rockin’ Christmas Part 2
Metallurgists and heavy music enthusiasts from all around the country converge on the Haven Lounge to play a seasonal charity benefit. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Haven Lounge, $10
SWIMM
Orlando expatriates and excellent psych-pop practitioners return for a hometown holiday show with Take Lead, the Hails and more.
6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Soundbar, $10
Xavier Wulf
Raider Klan alum and fearsome solo MC Wulf headlines Soundbar as a welcome live return to Orlando.
6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at Soundbar, $20-$30
The Circle
Christmas Eve edition of Thomas Wynn’s live songwriters circle. Hoping for a cover of “Christmastime Is Near.”
8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the New Standard, free
– This story appears in the Dec. 18, 2019, print issue of Orlando Weekly. Stay on top of Central Florida news and views with our weekly Headlines newsletter.
This article appears in The 12 Pups of Christmas.