Thursday, May 21
321 Slammer brings back their Leather Thursdays with $5 off for all members in more than one piece of significant and appropriate gear after 8pm. For appropriate gear see their ad in this mag.
Friday, May 22
Harmony Waves presents “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Show” starring Seth Rudetsky at 8pm. For those of you who don’t know Seth (OK, I am taking away your gay card) he is an American musician, actor, writer, and radio host best known for his Broadway expertise as host of a couple shows on SiriusXM’s. This will be a treat for all Broadway lovers, so get your tickets at Graybox.theater.
The Epiphany Theatre, a non-profit 501c3 Theatre Co., is proud to present the engaging play by Peter Quilter, “End Of The Rainbow.” This is a fascinating play about Judy Garland performing in London in 1969 and her fiancé Mickey Deans and her drug addiction which ended her life soon after. This play was a huge success in London and on Broadway and they are excited to bring this story to our community. This play was the inspiration for the 2019 film JUDY starring Renee Zellweger. “End Of The Rainbow” and will open today at The Sanctuary Auditorium (1400 N. Federal Hwy. FTL) and go through June 7th; Thursdays and Saturdays at 7pm. and Sundays at 5pm. Tickets are $40 & $35. The show is directed by Ed Sparan, and stars Brian Shaer as Anthony, Sam Lantz as fiancé Mickey Deans and Susanna Ninomiya as Judy. To purchase tickets, go to: https://EndOfTheRainbow.eventbrite.com
Saturday, May 23
Hued Songs will present The Juneteenth Experience 2026, a month-long series of free cultural programming from today through June 20, across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, celebrating Juneteenth through music, dance, spoken word, visual art and community gathering. The series builds toward Hued Songs’ signature Mainstage Performance, which will be presented in Miami Beach on June 19 and Fort Lauderdale on June 20. Now in its sixth year, The Juneteenth Experience has grown from a single sold-out performance at the Miami Beach Bandshell in 2021 into one of South Florida’s most anticipated cultural month-long traditions. For more information, or to see a full list of events, go to: huedsongs.org
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show is returning to Miami Beach today and tomorrow. The two-day, free and open-to-the-public event is one of the nation’s largest military tributes and a major draw for both locals and visitors over Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, please visit: USASalute.com.
Sunday, May 24
Chapter and Coast Mobile Bookstore Present Bookish Bar Crawl Oakland Park from 12 to 6pm at Tripping Animals Taproom, 3555 N Dixie Hwy.
The Seminole Hardrock Hotel and Casino Hollywood presents Jeff Dunham in: Artificial Intelligence” at 7pm. Beyond the stage, Dunham has also filmed 12 record-breaking comedy specials and currently holds three of the top five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, “Minding the Monsters” (2012) and “Controlled Chaos” (2011) were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years, while 2008’s “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program of all time. His 2019 Netflix special “Beside Himself,” still ranks in the top five most watched among all Netflix Comedy Specials. All-in, his specials have garnered nearly 2.5 billion views across all digital and broadcast platforms. To see this incredible talent live, go to Casino.hardrock.com
Wednesday, May 27
From today through May 31, Greater Miami & Miami Beach presents “Miami Swim Week” where they welcome leading designers, emerging brands and a global audience of fashionistas for a week of runway presentations, trade exhibitions, wellness events, industry panels, brand activations and programming with headline-worthy celebrity and influencer appearances. Past years included appearances by Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, Kim Kardashian, Kate Upton, Bethany Frankel and Alix Earle. Headquartered at Mondrian South Beach, Miami Swim Week – The Shows will host dozens of events across multiple venues, featuring over 150 national and international designers. For more information, tickets and VIP tickets, go to: Miamiswimweek.net
Thursday, May 28
History Fort Lauderdale presents Take PRIDE!” 2026, a benefit cocktail reception and exhibition honoring LGBTQ+ community advocates. The special event, hosted by previous “Take PRIDE!” honoree FayWhat?!, will kick off Wilton Manors Stonewall PRIDE Parade & Street Festival activities and pay tribute to some of South Florida’s most impactful LGBTQ+ leaders with surprise performances. Attendees will also receive a sneak preview of the exhibition “Coming Out of the Shadows” that will run from May 29 – June 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, cocktails and light bites. This year’s “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Chris Caputo, commissioner and vice mayor of the City of Wilton Manors; Dennis Dean, executive director of ArtsUnited; Robert Griffin and Durell Watkins, the bishops of Sunshine Cathedral; Ronnie Larsen, actor, director, playwright, and producer; Rafaelé Narváez, co-founder and director of health programs for Latinos Salud; Jason Parsley, owner and publisher of Out South Florida; William C. Schultz, police chief, City of Fort Lauderdale; Nicole Stodard, artistic director of Thinking Cap Theatre; and Tatiana Williams, founder and executive director of TransInclusive Group, Inc. Tickets for the May 28 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at Historyfortlauderdale.org.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and one of the lead organizations in promoting Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk and downtown Riverwalk District as a premier location to live, work and play, will host the 26th Annual Riverwalk Tribute, presented by Wells Fargo, today at the Riverside Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 2026 honorees, Andrew Britton, Walter B. Duke, III, Susan Renneisen, and Stephanie J. Toothaker, Esq, have helped shape Fort Lauderdale’s civic, cultural, business, and philanthropic landscape while strengthening the vitality of the downtown Riverwalk District. For more information on this event including ticket sales and silent auction donations visit GoRiverwalk.com/Tribute.
Wilton Artworks presents their Resident Artist Show Opening Reception from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Their resident Artists are Joel Baxter, Michael Craft, Diane Martin Lublinski, Michael Mills, Dooney Potter, Dennis Rhoden, and Francisco Sheuat. Look for the ad in the mag to get 10% off a piece of artwork from this show.
Friday, May 29
Unity Coalition and +VOCES Chamber of Diversity of PERU present “Diversity, Tourism, Business & Culture Connections: Lima-Miami” at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center (111 SW 5th Avenue) at 7pm. Join then for a night of Peruvian Art & Music, drinks, and Hors d’oeuvres. This is a unique opportunity for local business, and not for profit and other community leaders interested in networking with other businesses and community leaders form Lima to establish alliances, support diversity and programming between South Florida and Peru.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens announce Vizcaya Summer Fridays, a new series of extended evening hours on select Fridays from today through September. Included with standard daytime general admission ($20 for adults), visitors can explore the historic bayfront campus beyond the usual 4:30pm closing time. Every Summer Friday, the Main House stays open until 7:30pm and the gardens until 8pm. Each evening features DJ sets for a laid-back, social vibe as the sun sets and the lights of nearby Downtown Miami begin to pepper the horizon behind the iconic Stone Barge on Biscayne Bay. In the gardens, a live artist demonstration invites visitors to connect with the creative process and discover local talent. To round out the evening, light bites and libations are available for purchase on-site from a rotation of local vendors. General admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children up to age 13, and FREE for children aged 5 and under. For details and to reserve tickets, visit vizcaya.org/summerfridays.
Saturday, May 30
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL) will kick off Pride Month with a dual celebration: the opening of The Many Faces of Pride, a vibrant new exhibition drawn from Stonewall’s vast collections, and the inaugural Stonewall Honors dinner, recognizing ten LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations whose work continues to shape the movement. A centerpiece of the launch is a permanent interactive exhibit debuting at SNMAL that will memorialize all ten 2026 honorees—and will be available online to audiences worldwide, ensuring their stories and impact can be experienced well beyond the evening’s celebration. The official reveal of the interactive exhibit will take place at 5pm. Stonewall Honors will spotlight the activism and stories of community heroes and everyday people and the legacy-building leaders building and strengthening LGBTQ+ communities across the nation. The 2026 Stonewall Honors Honorees are: Mark Berryhill – Equal Pride; Denise Spivak – CenterLink; Jaymes Black – The Trevor Project; Rand Hoch – Palm Beach County Human Rights Council; Kierra Johnson – National LGBTQ Task Force; Ben Garcia – American LGBTQ+ Museum; Julia Seaver – COMPASS; Robert Griffin & Durrell Watkins – Sunshine Cathedral; Alan Beck – Fun Maps and Marc Martorana & Commissioner Don D’Arminio. For more information or tickets, go to: stonewall-museum.org/stonewall-honors/
Sunday, May 31
Get ready to sip, sashay, and celebrate at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s spectacular Pride Drag Brunch at 11:30am. This high-energy event features show-stopping performances by South Florida’s most dazzling drag queens including Daisy Deadpetals, Erika Norell, TP Lords, FKA Twink, Quinn Zrenity, and Christopher Peterson. Enjoy a lavish chef-curated brunch with premium open bar, witness The Pride Center Icon Awards ceremony, and support vital LGBTQ+ programs all in the glittering Seminole Ballroom. With fierce fashion, unforgettable entertainment, and specialty cocktails, all to benefit the Pride Center. For tickets, go to Pridecenterflorida.org/hard-rock-drag-brunch/
Tuesday, June 2
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presents the Broadway touring company of Beetlejuice, from today through Sunday, June 7. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “Screamingly Good Fun!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O! For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to Kravis.org.
