What's HOT South Florida :: 05/21 - 27

A week ago Tuesday, was the monthly Fort Lauderdale Mack Mixer, taking place this month at Taps Fort Lauderdale. Once again, it was a huge success.

Thursday was the monthly GLBX After Hours Mixer at new Boca Smiles in Wilton Manors. I would like to congratulate Dr. Costabile of Boca Smiles on his second location. Also on Thursday, Z-Roc Dermatology celebrated their second anniversary. Congrats to Drs. Matthew Zarraga and Khongruk Wongkittiroch on a great first year in business and we wish them many more years of success.

Thursday also brought us the annual Miss Village Pub pageant, which is now a preliminary to Miss Florida F.I. Well, there is something to say about persistence, as Alexis Couture was first runner-up last year and came back this year and won every category. Congrats to Alexis and Village Pub's owners and staff on a fabulous pageant. Filthy Gorgeous Fridays at Score presented, direct from Argentina, comedian Diego Garcia Moyano.

Last week there were two big anniversaries in town. The first one had Laurie, Jennifer and the entire Sidelines staff celebrating their ninth anniversary as the only gay sports bar in South Florida. The second was Noche Latina Florida celebrating their 17th anniversary at Noche Latina Saturdays at the Manor. Congrats to both teams and I wish them many more years of success!

Thursday, May 21

The Pride Factory presents their Memorial Day Sale from today until the 27th where they feature 20% off regular priced apparel and accessories. In addition take an additional 15% off Clearance (green dot) items.

Mix Designer Men's Clothing features their Memorial Day Sale for 5 days from today until Monday, May 25th where they will feature 20-50% off all merchandise.

Sharde Ross' Jump Start Thursdays presents "Royals" at 9:45pm featuring the new Mr. and Miss Village Pub; Jose Manuel Vega and Alexis Couture.

Friday, May 22

The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center is proud to announce as part of its cultural Arts program the 30th Anniversary Production of the award winning play "As Is" by William Hoffman. They have a very talented cast of local artists and the author William Hoffman is gives us great insight. This play will only run for two performances at The Main Library Auditorium in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased at The Museum in person with cash, check or credit card, or you can call (954) 390-0550 and purchase tickets with a credit card.

The Boardwalk presents adult video star Sebastian Young live and in the flesh, with 2 shows nightly tonight, Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, May 23

For the first time ever, the beach and the water front come to "the Drive" as Rumors hosts a Memorial Day weekend Beach Party with pool and sand. Grab your towels and beach chairs and tan your buns in the sand or cool off with a refreshing dip in the pool.

The Club House II invites everyone to join them for their annual Memorial Day Weekend Blackout Party starting at 8 pm.

The Manor presents "Confessions, A 2015 White Fort Lauderdale Event" featuring Celebrity DJ Tracy Young and recording artist Veronica performing her hits "Release Me," and "Alive." In the Latin Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents "Men In Uniform" starring Erika Norell with DJ Nena and special guest Missy Meyakie LePaige, Miss Noche Latina 2015 celebrating her birthday. The Manor Saturdays is from 11 pm to 4 am and features Hot Go-Go Boys and No cover.

Sunday, May 24

Gary Santis presents the 17th annual White Fort Lauderdale event at the Manor. Doors open at 10 pm. The night will star celebrity DJ Tony Moran along with Pearl from "Ru Pauls' Drag Race" Season 7 and the one and only Kitty Meow. Tickets are available at ShowClix.com. For premium VIP room bottle service or for more info call 954-557-4279.

Rumors Memorial Day weekend Beach Party continues, and they invite you to grab your sunscreen as the pool opens at 10 am and features live steel drum music from noon to 3 pm along with a "Hot Swimsuit" contest from 3 to 5 pm with a $100 prize.

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Pool Party at Inn Leather promises to be a party to remember. The party takes place from 12-5 pm and your $20 donation includes food & drinks, free parking at 777 Miami Rd. and great DJ entertainment with DJ Jimmy P. & Int. adult video star Milan Gamiani hosting.

Wednesday, May 27

Creative Male (at their new location: 3227 NE 2nd Ave) invites you to join them for their "Spring into Summer Party" from 6-10 pm, where they will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and boys in the latest underwear and swimwear.

The Stable presents the 5 year anniversary of Comedy Campo Bingo hosted by Candy Cox. The anniversary will feature gift bags to the first 50 people, gift baskets, $100 in Restaurant.com gift cards, and the final Blackout Bingo with $250 cash prize. In addition enter for a chance to win a 7 night Royal Caribbean cruise on the Anthem of the Seas sponsored by Cruise One.

Hot Stuff

"South Beach on Heels," the multi-award-winning documentary that follows the onstage, backstage and offstage lives of eight hard working drag and trans entertainers launched this week on Vimeo On Demand. ConDRAGulations to Miami Beach director Dmitry Zhitov and all the "girls" from The Palace who star in the movie. To check out the big heels, big costumes and bigger hair, go to SouthBeachOnHeels.com and follow the link.

This is HOT

Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey just released "Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity," on Epic Records/Columbia Records/Sony Legacy. For the first time ever, one career-spanning chronological collection will gather all 18 of her Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history.

The #1 chart hits on "Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity," range from "Vision of Love" and "Love Takes Time" in 1990, through "Thank God I Found You" (featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) in 2000, to "We Belong Together" (#1 for 14 weeks, the second longest running #1 in U.S. chart history, named the Most Popular Song of the 2000s Decade by Billboard, second only to Mariah's own "One Sweet Day" featuring Boyz II Men, 16 weeks at #1 in 1995, named the Most Popular Song of the 1990s), to "Don't Forget About Us," and "Touch My Body," to name just a few.

"Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity"

(All titles #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart)

"Vision of Love" (4 weeks, 1990)
"Love Takes Time" (3 weeks, 1990)
"Someday" (MTV Unplugged version) (2 weeks, 1991)
"I Don't Wanna Cry" (2 weeks, 1991)
"Emotions" (3 weeks, 1991)
"I'll Be There" (featuring Trey Lorenz) (2 weeks, 1992)
"Dreamlover" (8 weeks, 1993)
"Hero" (4 weeks, 1993)
"Fantasy" (Bad Boy Fantasy featuring O.D.B.)
(8 weeks, 1995)
"One Sweet Day" (featuring Boyz II Men)
(16 weeks,1995-1996)
"Always Be My Baby" (2 weeks, 1996)
"Honey" (3 weeks, 1997)
"My All" (1 week, 1998)
"Heartbreaker" (featuring Jay-Z) (2 weeks, 1999)
"Thank God I Found You" (featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) (1 week, 2000)
"We Belong Together" (14 weeks, 2005)
"Don't Forget About Us" (2 weeks, 2005)
"Touch My Body" (2 weeks, 2008)
"Infinity" (2015)

Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity is available Nationwide.