Friday, February 3
Edison Farrow (Yes, he is back in South Florida…YAY!) presents “Heaven,” South Beach’s new gay nightclub with its grand opening tonight and tomorrow night, Saturday, February 4. The club is located at 1060 Ocean Drive and features my friend Marco Perez and his dancers, as well as DJ Smeejay on Friday and Grammy Award Winner DJ Tracy Young on Saturday. For more information go to @Heavensouthbeach on Facebook or Instagram.
Twist presents their Bon Voyage Cruise Party from 11pm to 5am starring DJ D-Stu.
Florida’s LARGEST Home Expo is back in Fort Lauderdale from today through Sunday, February 5 at the Broward County Convention Center. Over 150k square feet of exhibits HGTV celebrity guests, featured Interior Designer’s, home and real estate seminars, hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of home products and services. For tickets go to: tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/home/Online/default.asp.
The City of Oakland Park invites everyone to enjoy live performances of Funk, Motown, and Soul hits by The Khemistry Band at Soul Fest! Join them for this fantastic, family-friendly event to celebrate Black History Month from 6 to 10pm at Jaco Pastorius Park, located at 4000 North Dixie Highway. Soul Fest will also feature kids’ activities and food from local vendors.
Free event parking will be available on Main Street/NE 12 Avenue. Parking is limited. Guests are encouraged to consider rideshare, carpooling, or public transportation. For more information, go to: Oaklandparkfl.gov/590/Soul-Fest.
The Eagle Wilton Manors presents “Cruise Friday” starring DJ Joe Pacheco.
Hamburger Mary’s Wilton Manors presents, direct from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, Irene Dubois with 2 seatings at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. If you can’t make it tonight, no worries as Irene will be there tomorrow as well for the same seatings. Book your reservations at: Hamburgermarys.com/wiltonmanors.
Leboy presents a kick off for the largest gat cruise in the world (Atlantis’ – Harmony of the Seas) with no cover all night, and 30 hot male dancers).
Saturday, February 4
The 2nd annual: “The Cookout: A Black History Month Celebration” takes place today at Mickel Park (2675 NW 7th Avenue) from 1-6pm. This free event will feature food, music, games, Spades& Domino’s to win cash prizes, and tons of fun. For more info go to: Hotspotsmagazine.com/Thecookout.
Hunters Nightclub presents the World AIDS Museums Red Dress, Dress Red Gala at the Design Center of the America’s (DCOTA). The night will feature from RuPaul’s Drag Race, celebrity host Trinity K. Bonet dancing, food, live entertainment, and a after party. To purchase tickets go to EventBrite.com and search for red dress, dress red gala.
Sunday, February 5
Wigwood is South Florida’s annual queer performance festival – featuring all types of drag performances, DJs, and vendors. Today’s event will be a daytime rooftop pool party at the brand new and luxurious Arlo hotel in Wynwood (2217 NW Miami Ct) from 3-7pm. Drag legend Lady Bunny will be headlining and DJing, plus there will be a variety of drag shows around the pool deck. For tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wigwood-day-2-tickets-495868715677.
Monday, February 6
Compass Community Center presents the annual Miss Palm Beach Pride Pageant at the Lakeworth Playhouse at 7pm. The pageant is hosted by the Queen of the Palm Beaches Velvet Lenore and the First Lady of the Palm Beaches Melissa St. John, and honoring Miss Palm Beach Pride Crystal Famouz. Contestants must contact Velvet at 561-543-9857.
Wednesday, February 8
Visit Lauderdale presents “Fashion Reaction – Best In Show” to benefit the non-profit ArtsUnited at Hunters Nightclub, 2232-2238 Wilton Drive, with doors opening at 6pm and the show beggining at 7pm. Tickets are $50 and include one Fashion Reaction signature drink, hors d’oeuvres by Joymob Hospitality and the fun show. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com/e/510937687377. International fashion designers who live locally and will be featured are Chris Lopez, Daniela SV Art, and Project Runway Season 17 Winner Sebastian Grey. Singer, actor, musician and emcee for the evening is Alexander Zenoz, who will entertain the audience, introduce the three designers and moderate a Q&A.
Palm Beach County presents HIV in Black Communities: Addressing Racial Disparities in Healthcare at 6pm at Mandel Public Library (411 Clematis St, WPB).
Thursday, February 9
Lips presents “A Night of Stars” the official Smart Ride kick off fundraiser to benefit Smart Ride 20. The event starts at 7pm and is hosted by Amanda Austin with special guest Michael Dean as Cher, and celebrity servers Jeff Delmay, Larry Davanzo, Will Portalatin, Laughton Droze and Mike Deleon. The cost is $60 for a three course dinner and show and $80 for VIP which includes premium seating and a cocktail.
Friday, February 10
Pride Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors Entertainment Group in association with Alibi, Hunters, The Wilton Manors Business Association, and Sterling Accounting present “Pride on the Drive” in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors from 6-11pm. On the Alibi side it’s a Pridefete takeover with Caribbean Music and Talent, Food Trucks, and Masquerade Dancers. On the Hunters side, they will be featuring the talents of Thunderpuss for your dancing pleasure.
The Venue Fort Lauderdale LIVE (2345 Wilton Drive) is excited to present American R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer, Ginuwine will be performing live in concert on tonight. This is the perfect way to kick off Valentine’s Day weekend with your significant other or with your Galentines. The Venue Fort Lauderdale LIVE provides a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, and table and bottle service. The concert will be featuring a live band, making it an unforgettable experience. Tickets are available at GinuwineLive.Eventbrite.com. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm.
Saturday, February 11
Pride of the America’s presented by Visit Lauderdale presents their parade at 12 noon, with the festival from 1-9pm at Las Olas Promenade Park (80 Las Olas Circle). The festival will feature DJ’s Manny Lehman and Paulo and the headliner at 7:30pm is the one and only Boy George. In addition there will be lots of vendor booths, food trucks, libations, and nonstop entertainment from open to close. For more info go to: Prideoftheamericas.org.
The official after-party for Pride of the America’s takes place at The Manor Complex, where the entire club will be open. In The Crystal Ballroom they feature DJs Isis Muretech and Ana Pauls and Noche Latina Saturdays takes over the Epic Ballroom with DJ Duniel Juan and starring, from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Puerto Rican Jessica Wild. Doors open 1 hour early at 10pm for this special event. Come early as admission is only $10 before 11pm and $20 thereafter.
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies, authors of “Florida: A History in Pictures,” today from 1– 3pm. Their appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed. Guests may RSVP at bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesMcGinnessDavies2023. For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.
The Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts presents Varla Jean Merman in “Ready To Blow” at 8pm. Tickets are $35-$65 and can be purchased at Sunshinecathedral.org/Arts.
Sunday, February 12
Pride of the America’s in association with Midland Family and Can Community Health present Pride Splash T Dance Pool Party at Rock Bar Day Club (220 Almond Ave on the beach) starring DJs Deanne and Alex Acosta, and hosted by Prince Triila. Tickets are available at Prideoftheamericas.org.
Ed Lugo Resort presents a Pool Party for James Tyrcha, Mr. Ramrod 2023 for his IML Travel Fund from 12-5pm. $40 entry includes limited open bar (provided by Ramrod) and raffle (provided by Leatherwerks) and this is a clothing optional event hosted by Doggie James and Cupid Ken.
The Eagle Wilton Manors, as part of Pride of the America’s Weekend, presents Leather Bear Ball from 9pm to 2 am featuring DJ Lisa Frank.
LIT invites you to watch the Superbowl with them.
The Pub presents Superbowl LVII starting at 7pm with $5 for 5 wings and many other $5 deals.
Tuesday, February 14
R House is opening their doors in the name of love this Valentine’s Day. Guests can look forward to a special “Disco Inferno Of Love” show with not-to-be-missed performances by producer and host, Athena Dion, and talented Juicy Love, British Jay Foxx, and the grand return of France Has Got Talent twin sisters, Oscar and Tiffany. Priced at $75 pp (plus tax and gratuity) each guest is welcomed with a glass of bubbly and a delicious pre-fix menu. A la carte menu options are also available. Reservations for Valentine’s Day will be open from 6:30pm with the show starting at 8pm. R House is located at 2727 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood. To make a reservation or for more info call (305) 576-0201 or go to: Rhousewynwood.com.
Lips presents Valentines: Glitz, Glam & Love hosted by London Adour with a 3 course Prix Fixe dinner and fabulous show. For more info or to book your reservation go to: Lipsusa.com.
Hot Stuff
The 19th Annual Miss and Mr. Noche Latina Pageant (Official Preliminaries to the Florida F.I. And M.E. Pageantry Systems) takes place on Monday, February 20 (President’s Day) at Lips – Fort Lauderdale with the theme of “Under the Sea”. The night will star Calypso Monroe Lords and Javier Rivera (Miss & Mr. Noche Latina 2022) as well as Juliana Rivera, Rolly Villaverde, Tasha Long and Tayanna Love (Miss, Mr, Supreme and At Large – The Florida court 2022/23), as well as plenty of the Noche Latina formers. Categories for Competition are Evening Gown/Wear, Swimsuit, Talent, and Q&A. Doors open at 8pm and the pageant starts promptly at 9pm with general admission in advance is $25 (includes a seat) and VIP seats $35 (best seats in the place)! For more information, to order tickets, or to sponsor pageant call 954-478-4587.
