Thursday, August 22
From the best-selling book, Murray and Peter present: “Pray the Gay Away: A True Life Coming Out Comedy” starring the Zakar Twins (our cover models) at the Parker Playhouse from today through September 1. Tickets are on sale now at: BrowardCenter.org.
Lips, The Ultimate in Drag Dining (1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale), presents Dining with The Diva’s Fundraiser for Stonewall National Museum & Archives at 7pm. The celebrity hosts will be: Ronald Herron, Larry Karnoff, Marc Martorana, Adam Irvin, Brett Watts, and Rick Karlin, who will all be camping it up for SNMA! Tickets: $50 General Admission & $75 VIP or $600 for a VIP Table of 8 people. To purchase tickets go to: Stonewall-museum.org.
WMBA presents their Special Quarterly Lunch & Learn: The Power of Branding- Becoming Your Own CEO (Chief Experience Officer) from 11:30 to 1pm (11:30-12 pm Networking, 12-1 pm Lunch and Presentation) at Hagen Park Community Center (behind City Hall)-2020 Wilton Drive. The presentation will be done by Mr. Anthony LoGrande. Admission is $15 for WMBA Members and $20 for Future Members; Lunch will be catered by Red Chair Catering. Parking is FREE in the City Hall Parking Lot. Pre-Registration required by going to: wiltonmanorsbusinessassociation.com.
Friday, August 23
The Pub presents “Divas Live” which is all your favorite celebrities’ impersonations and special one of a kind collaborations. The event which starts at 9:30pm stars Starlet Skye, Erika Norell, Tiffany Arieagus, Alexis Couture, Bruce Negron and Jordana Forrest.
Saturday, August 24
The Ramrod presents DJ Bryan Reyes spinning from 10pm to 3am.
Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents their monthly “Beast” event featuring the sounds of DJ/Producer Alex Ramos. As always, no cover and the kitchen stays open late.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is having auditions today at 10am at the Sunshine Cathedral. They invite everyone to go and experience the difference your voice can make in opening minds, changing hearts and celebrating our common humanity! If you can’t make it today, they also have auditions on Monday August 26 at 7pm. To register for either auction, please go to: gaymenschorusofsouthflorida.org/auditions-html.
Noche Latina Saturdays in the In the Ivy Dance Room and Patio at the Manor Complex celebrates the birthday of Kalah Mendoza (Miss Florida F.I. 2017 and Miss Noche Latina 2015). The night will star Kalah along with Angelie Montier, DJ Cubano Miik and sexy Latin Go- Go Papi’s. Doors open at 11pm to 4am, and feature NO COVER before midnight (FL Res) and only $7 for members after and $10 for non-members (18-20 – $12 all night).
Sunday, August 25
The Pub presents Lady Fancy’s Gospel Jubilee, which is a church of a different kind and features good old fashioned Southern Gospel music at 6 pm.
Tuesday, August 27
Twist has a new Tuesday night called Arroz Con Mango and stars Miami’s Ultimate Draq Queen, Karla Croqueta in Bar 5. Showtime is at 1 am and is hosted by Yessie.
The Pet Project invites everyone to Quates Mexican Restaurant (3701 N Andrews Avenue, Oakland Park) for “Dine 4 Pets” between 6-10pm. The event will feature free chips and dip, DJ, Dancing area, Pets welcome on the patio, and 20% of all food ordered will be donated to The Pet Project.
HOT Stuff
The 2019 Imagen Awards were announced at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The star-studded ceremony was presented to over five hundred attendees representing Hollywood’s entertainment industry and Latinx community. Excitement arose with the winning of Best Television Drama Pose (FX) as well as Best Actress Mj Rodriguez. Imagen Awards is among the first to highlight the enormously popular series about the African-American and Latinx LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming ballroom culture scene. Additionally, Best Television Drama was tied with the energy crime driven series Magnum P.I. (CBS). Winners were judged and selected in 18 categories by an independent panel of entertainment industry executives and Latinx community leaders.
The iconic lyrics penned by rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot fill the casino floor as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. debuted the “I Like Big Bucks” slot machines in early August. The b. POD™ by Bluberi machine has players enjoying the beat of “Baby Got Back” during game play. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is the first casino property in Florida to have the slot machine. Sir Mix-A-Lot is credited to having a major influence on the creation of the game.
This is HOT
I wrote about “Rocketman” a couple months ago when I had the pleasure of seeing it, and now it’s available for purchase, so it gets my attention again. So far, in my opinion, this has been the best movie of the year. I highly recommend that you purchase it, as you will want to have this movie in your collection….I was lucky enough to get my copy early!
Hailed as “a spectacular journey through the mind of a genius” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)) and “one of the best films of the year” (IGN), Rocketman comes out on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD August 27 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes, Rocketman “explodes with energy” (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) and boasts incredible performances of Elton John’s beloved songs by Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service). This electrifying film also stars Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden (“Bodyguard”) as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.
“His music inspires you, his life will surprise you” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)). Rocketman is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John’s most beloved songs. Discover how a shy, small-town boy becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll. Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances and is “unlike anything you’ve ever seen” (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)).
