Thursday February 27
The National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party makes its return to Miami Beach for its 32nd anniversary celebration through March 4. Winter Party is an annual dance and music festival featuring a week-long series of events benefiting both local and national LGBTQ+ organizations. One of the highlights of the week is the annual Beach Party on the sands of South Beach at 10th Street. For a full list of events or to purchase tickets go to Winter Party.com or see the 4 page feature in this issue.
Bevnap Productions & Empire Stage present, direct from a sold-out run in Provincetown,
“The Devil Wears Payless,” which is playwright Jamie Morris’ 7th comedy parody play and will make its South Florida premiere today and runs through April 6th. “PAYLESS” parodies the Meryl Streep/Anne Hathaway/Emily Blunt film about the ultimate boss from hell…with a twist! Morris’ version answers the question, “What happens when Miranda Priestly is caught wearing Payless shoes?” 70 Mins, with no intermission, and tickets are $40 with a $5 discount by using the code “Early” and $30 for tonight’s preview performance. For tickets or more information, go to Empirestage.com.
Join the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at 8pm at the Sunshine Cathedral for a night of powerful music and community connection. Sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Funding Arts Broward, and HotSpots Happening Out, this concert weaves a profound narrative of justice and hope. The evening features Joel Thompson’s The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed, a moving tribute to lives lost to injustice that urges us all to reflect on resilience and advocacy. From this stirring beginning, the program transitions into uplifting ballads and songs of hope, brought to life by extraordinary guest artists. More than a performance, Unbroken Voices is a call to action against hate and a celebration of love, unity, and redemption. For more information, or to purchase tickets (which start at $37), go to GMCSF.org.
Friday, February 28
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts presents Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance in the Knight Concert Hall at 8pm. For over 50 years, Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. To purchase tickets, which start at $30, go to Arshtcenter.org.
Dance NOW! Miami 2025 Program II, featuring world premiere of Blue Pencil starts tonight at 8pm at Miami Theater Center (9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores). One of Florida’s leading contemporary ensembles tackles the issues of censorship and repression head-on. Blue Pencil was created in collaboration with Portugal’s Dança em Diálogos. Tickets are $40 general admission in advance & $45 day of show, $25 for Miami Shores residents and $20 for students, with valid IDs. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to dancenowmiami.org/events/bluepencil.
Saturday, March 1
The Seminole Hardrock Casino Hollywood presents Rod Stewart tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm. The concert promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the bestselling artists of all time. Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled five-decadeslong career, fans and critics alike hailed his latest tour as a must-see concert event. In the sixth decade of his career Stewart released his 33rd studio album, “Swing Fever,” a collaboration with Jools Holland in February 2024. He toured Asia and Europe before wrapping his record-setting 13-year Las Vegas residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” For tickets, or more information, go to Seminolehardrockhollywood.com/events.
Twist presents, as part of Winter party Week, “Feel The Heat” with DJ JRNY spinning all night long and as always never a cover!
Art United gallery presents their opening reception for “Power Imagined: The Art of Women’s Impact” as they celebrate international women’s history month. This is a juried exhibition from 7 to 10pm with awards and performance by Jamie Mattocks at 8:30pm. The exhibit runs through March 22.
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library presents their 3rd Annual Gala “Standing on the Shoulders of our Heroes” from 6 to 9pm at The Venue Wilton Manors. The event features amazing food, open bar, gaiety, and special honorees Edie Windsor and Tristan Schukraft. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to Stonewall-museum.org/gala-2025.
The Ramrod presents their monthly “Pig Dance,” which is always the first Saturday of every month from 10pm to 3am and this month features the sounds of DJ Rob Moore, and as always never a cover.
Wednesday, March 5
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts presents the 16th Flamenco Festival Miami from today, through Sunday March 9. This edition of Flamenco Festival Miami will bring together the most celebrated stars of contemporary flamenco direct from Spain, as well as a new generation of artists who are redefining the art form. Tickets range from $30-$135 and may be purchased at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org.
Thursday, March 6
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Disney’s The Lion King from today through Sunday, March 30. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King. For tickets go to Browardcenter.org.
The Seminole Hardrock Casino Hollywood presents Glady’s Knight tonight at 8pm. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 60 years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed No. 1 hits in Pop, Gospel, and Adult Contemporary and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance. For tickets, or more information, go to Seminolehardrockhollywood.com/events.
Tonight is the monthly Pride Skate, with the theme “Mardi Gras,” where they invite you to come out and get your beads. Pride Skate is a benefit for Stonewall Pride and takes place at Xtreme Action Park from 7-10pm on the first Thursday of every month and stars DJ T-Pro with performances by Velvet Lenore and Rianna Petrone. Buy your tickets online at Xtremeactionpark.com or purchase them at the door.
Friday, March 7
As its first production, “POW! in the Park” will present the zany, classic musical comedy, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” on March 7-9 and 14-16, at Mickel Park in Wilton Manors, Florida. Performances will be at 7pm each night, and are free to the public, although registration will be required. “Under the leadership of POW!’s founder and artistic director, Ronnie Larsen, “POW! in the Park” plans to offer a variety of theatrical productions in various venues throughout the City of Wilton Manors. The production will star 4-time Carbonell Award winning South Florida actress, Lourelene Snedeker. Further information including registration for free tickets can be found at www.POWinthePark.com.
Saturday, March 8
Mr. Eagle 2025, Razr Steele, presents “Think Hard, Play Harder, Trivia Night,” which is a fundraiser for ALD Recovery Fund and Mr. Eagle Travel Fund. The night will be hosted by Razr Steele with special guest Fay What?! From 5 to 8pm at the Eagle Wilton Manors. Tickets are $20 at the door or buy your ticket online at Eaglebarwm.com
Later that evening Scandals presents their annual Mizz Scandals Pageant at 9pm hosted by Jessica Channing and starring Sharde Ross, Mizz Scandals 2024, and many of the formers.
Monday, March 10
The Parker Playhouse presents the one and only Comedian Howie Mandel as part of the Truist Comedy Series. Howie has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years and has been a fixture as a long-time judge on NBC’s flagship series, America’s Got Talent.
Blinc, Blessing Hands, Trans Inclusive Group, Faith & Love Empowerment Center, and Positive People Network, Inc present National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Center for Spiritual Living (4849 N Dixie Highway). Moderated by Camille Lewis and featuring Kalenthia Nunnually, Cassandra Esperant, Franchesca D’Amore, Gena Barr, Nikkie Wimberley and Santi Flame. Free registration at nwghaadtownhall.eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, March 11
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Center presents The Book of Mormon from today through Sunday, March 16. Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing-room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language. For tickets, go to Kravis.org
Fort Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, a leader in protecting and preserving the history and culture of LGBTQ+ community, welcomes the iconic Bruce Vilanch for an exclusive reading and book signing of his new book ‘It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time’. To learn more information, visit https://stonewall-museum.org/bruce-vilanch-book-signing/ To RSVP as a guest, contact monique@stonewall-museum.org.
