What’s Hot South Florida Nov. 15 – Nov. 21

November 14, 2018

Thursday, November 15

Give Miami Day is one of the biggest annual giving events in the United States. This year, it ignites Greater Miami for 24 hours, beginning at 12am on November 15th and ending at 12:00 am on November 16. Throughout the day, individuals may view online profiles of hundreds of nonprofit organizations serving Miami-Dade County and make a charitable gift. The Miami Foundation and their partners will maximize the community’s generosity by making a bonus gift for every donation between $25 and $10,000 received during this 24 hour period through givemiamiday.org.

Miami is hosting the first large-scale exhibition in North America by Danish artist collective, SUPERFLEX! The exhibit, We Are All in the Same Boat, will be premiering at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College. From corruption schemes to a flooded McDonald’s, the works will reflect upon the situation of Miami from the perspectives of art, finance, climate, and a fictional, if plausible, future.

Friday, November 16

The Pub presents The Synergy Twins at 9:30pm, where the vibe and the violins are electric and the performance is one of a kind. Let twins Steve and Jeff take you on a feel good, high energy musical journey that seamlessly combines well known classics and the latest dance tunes.

The Ramrod presents their monthly Mandance (3^rd Friday of every month) starring DJ Herbie James.

Saturday, November 17

Let’s Get Artsy at the Wilton Manors Art & Entertainment Expo from 6-9pm up and down Wilton Drive. For more info, go to: WMAE.org.

The Club Fort Lauderdale features their bi-monthly (1^st and 3^rd Saturday of the month) Res-Erection Naked Blackout event at 10p.m. This is always a sold-out event, so get there early!

W Fort Lauderdale and Ride Element invite you to: Glow Your Ride, a hi-energy sensory spinning experience taking place on the Wet Deck. There are 2 classes: at 7 and 8pm, and admission is $35, which includes the class, complimentary Valet, DJ Ricky Fatts, mini massages by Away Spa, Glowtasatic Body Art, workout cocktails, bites by Stephen Starr and a smoothie bar. Tickets are available at: theglowride.eventbrite.com.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents “Beast,” their monthly fetish and gear party starring DJ/Producer Alex Ramos.

The Art & Design Gallery (8690 Biscayne Blvd #2, Miami) presents a pre-Art Basel art show for one night only featuring the Marcelo Holzinger in a special celebration of Art & Life at 6pm. The night will feature an art show, cocktails, music, performances and lots of fun!

Noche Latina Saturdays inside the Ivy Dance Room and patio at the Manor Complex celebrates the 15^th anniversary of Female Impersonation for Viva Mirage. Viva would like to thank all her friends and supporters for 15 incredible years and would like to invite you all to come out And celebrate with her. She promises a fabulous show! The night will also star Taina Norell, DJ Cubano Miik, and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi’s. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11 pm to 4 am and feature NO COVER before midnight (FL Res) and only $7 for members after midnight and $10 for non-members (18-20 – $12 all night).

Sunday, November 18

The Pride Center at Equality Park presents: “Pride in the Park,” an informative workshop on PrEP and HIV for the community of Oakland and its neighbors at the Collins Community Center (3900 NE 3^rd Avenue). To register of for more info contact PrEP specialist Ed Sparan at 954-463-9005 ext: 210 or esparan@prideCenterflorida.org.

Chris AbFab’s Sunday T Dance at Camelot in West Palm features a Trivia night with fabulous prizes and shows by Erika Norell and Kataleya Davenport Dupree.

Tuesday, November 20

The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents their November Mixer at Xtreme Action Park (5300 Powerline Road) from 5:30-7:30pm. Admission in complimentary for GFLGLCC members and only $10 for future members. And includes one complimentary Reyka specialty cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres.

Wednesday, November 21

Scandals Saloon presents DJ Frank Corr in a special Thanksgiving Eve Tea Dance on the patio from 7pm to late with free valet and free pool.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents their annual pre-thanksgiving indoor/outdoor party starring DJ AJ Reddy.

Hot Stuff

Fort Lauderdale is ready to welcome 55 teams from two nations and 17 cities to its 24th annual Hurricane Showdown international softball tournament during Thanksgiving weekend. Games will be played Nov. 23-25, with the Home Run Derby highlighting Friday night’s action at Mills Pond Park, and the championship games for all three divisions at Mills Pond on Sunday afternoon. Prizes will be raffled off to all participants and fans in attendance on Sunday afternoon at Mills. The evening activities will begin with the pre-registration party at Infinity Lounge on Wednesday night and conclude with the Closing Ceremony at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar on Sunday evening. In between, Matty’s, The Pub, GYM Bar, and Hunters, will host events Thursday-Saturday. For more information on the Showdown, please got to: hurricaneshowdown.net.

This is HOT

“The Greatest Showman-Reimagined” comes accompanied by Kelly Clarkson’s stunning version of “Never Enough,” Panic! at the Disco’s “The Greatest Show,” P!nk’s rendition of “A Million Dreams,” as well as the “A Million Dreams (Reprise)” performed by her daughter Willow Sage Hart.

“The Greatest Showman-Reimagined sees songs from the film, all written by GRAMMY, Tony, and Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen) covered by a remarkable cast of artists. The album is highlighted by a new version of the 3x platinum certified smash, “This Is Me,” performed by Keala Settle, Kesha and the legendary Missy Elliott. Other superstars contributing include Sara Bareilles, Years & Years and Jess Glynne, MAX and Ty Dolla $ign, James Arthur and Anne-Marie, and Zac Brown Band, among others. As if that weren’t enough, the album will include three bonus tracks, performed by Pentatonix, Craig David, and Kesha. See track listing below.

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