April 16, 2015
What's HOT South Florida :: 04/16 - 4/22
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 4 MIN.
The 7th annual Miami Beach Gay Pride was once again hugely successful. It was so busy, that I am exhausted... If you weren't there, plan to be there next year!
Friday, April 17
Care Resource is hosting a community fundraiser to benefit AIDS Walk Miami from 6-9 pm at Dapur Asian Tapas and Lounge located on 1620 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. With each paid twenty-dollar admission, guests will receive a complimentary beverage and passed hors d'oeuvres. In addition, there will be live raffles for a 40? HDTV, an android tablet and a hotel stay in West Palm Beach.
Hunters Nightclub celebrates its 1st year anniversary for Furr Friday! They invite everyone to come out and celebrate with a complimentary buffet, Sexy Dancers and other surprises. Music by DJ Sol from to 9:30pm.
The Ramrod presents Mandance (Third Friday of the Month) with DJ Herbie James.
Saturday, April 18
Bigger Saturdays at Score presents "Road to MLV '15, Pre Party featuring DJ/Producer Hector Fonseca. Doors open at 11 pm.
Hunters Nightclub presents WOOF! Fort Lauderdale. A night of dancing to Sexy House Beats by DJs Doug Jackson and Roke Cabrera from 9 pm to 3 am with No Cover!
Stonewall Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Wilton Manors, 33305) invites everyone to Experience Stonewall Gallery, as part of the Art Walk On Wilton Drive on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 7-10 pm. Free admission and festive offerings along Wilton Drive and throughout Wilton Manors. ?Learn more at artwalkonwiltondrive.com.
Burst Saturdays at the Manor presents EDM Beats with DJ Xkuse in the Ballroom. In the Latin Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents both Miss Noche Latina's, Kalah Mendoza and Missy Meyakie Lepaige performing with DJ Nena spinning your Latin favorites. 11 pm to 4 am with Go-Go Boys and no cover!
Sunday, April 19
The Pride Factory introduces "Bully Wear" from 2 to 4 pm. The invite the community not to miss this live event featuring refreshments, Bully Wear Models, Giveaway and 20% off Bully Wear.
PAN, Performing Arts Network presents PAN Choreographers at Work at 3 pm, featuring performances by some of South Florida's culturally diverse dance ensembles and independent choreographers. As part of the In-Studio Performance Series, PAN Choreographers at Work will showcase performances by Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Momentum Dance Company, Tradisyon Lakou Lakay Afro-Haitian Dance Company, Atma Dance and Nina Martin, along with several independent choreographers.
With seating limited to just 100, the performances provide an up close and personal experience in PAN's intimate, in-studio theatre in North Miami. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; $10 for members, seniors and students. Limited seating, advance purchase recommended. Performances take place at the Black Box Theatre Studios of PAN, 13124 West Dixie Highway, North Miami. For tickets or further information, please call (305) 899-7730, or online at http://bit.ly/17cul6b
The new South Florida-set documentary film "Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!" tells the darkly funny story of Butch, a 67 year-old macho homophobic auto wrecker from Hollywood, Florida, who hides from the law as a woman during a nasty divorce, and then makes it permanent, reinventing herself as transgender activist Gloria Stein. Today from 4 to 6 pm there will be a party to help raise finishing funds for the film at Miami's recently-restored Vagabond Hotel, which will include light food and drinks, live jazz music, a silent auction, a chance to meet the film's director and cast, and a sneak peak of some of the documentary. A minimum tax-deductible donation of $65 is suggested at the door, with RSVPs to [email protected] or (305) 748-9773.
Ramrod presents EDC (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to midnight.
Village Pub presents "The Wonderful World of Miss Conception" at 9:30pm.
Tuesday, April 21
Village Pub presents Miss Conception Broadway Baby at 10 pm.
The Pride Center presents "Sex and The Black Man" in the Schubert Building from 7-9 pm. Join a community conversation about the complexities of sex and intimacy with Black men as it relates to safer sex practices. For more information call 954463-9011 ext. 305 or 306.
Wednesday, April 22
The Pride Center presents "Protecting Your Assets after Marriage Equality," (Estate, Financial and Gift Planning after Marriage Equality) at 6pm in the Schubert Building Main Hall. The experts presenting are George Castrataro, ESQ and Joseph Mahoney, US Trust. This event is free and wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served afterwards. RSVP to [email protected]
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The Plant Boat (12 East Oakland Park Blvd) presents 20% off the plant of your choice with a Jay Scott Planter Purchase. For more information go to ThePlantBoat.com
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Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.