What's HOT South Florida :: April 7 - 12

Friday night Rumors presented Chubs in Paradise at featuring the 3rd annual "Big Belly Contest" with a $100 cash prize and hosted by the one and only Daisy Deadpetals. Directly following the contest was Daisy's weekly show.

Saturday during the day was the 7th Annual Gay Polo tournament in Wellington and they could not have had a more beautiful day. Saturday evening we started out at Ramrod's monthly Pig Dance (this was #92) which featured DJ Doug Jackson.

Afterwards we headed over to the Manor Complex to celebrate in The Latin Room and Patio the Victories of 3 of their Former Mr. Noche Latina's. The Party was for Jose Vega winning the national title of All American Gent, C.A. Lopez winning Mr. Liberty Continental and Rolly Villaverde winning Florida Entertainer of the Year. It was clear that these guys are popular as the Ivy Room and patio were both packed.

Sunday the Stonewall Museum and Archives, Wilton Manors Gallery presented "And Then I Danced - Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality" author presentation by Mark Segal, the nation's most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media. Signed copies were available for sale. Also on Sunday was the return of the Vagabond Hotel's Vagabundos Pool Party, which was clearly missed if you go by the crowd that attended.

Flip Flops Dockside Eatery presented their monthly T Dance, which is the the only T dance in Fort Lauderdale on the Intracoastal. The T Dance featured hostess Amanda Austin, DJ Barry Huffine and this month's special guests Mia Patricyk (Miss Noche Latina 2016), Nicole Sapphire and Jasmine Pryce Lords.

Thursday, April 7

"Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income" from 6-7pm at Brockway Memorial Library, 10021 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores, FL. Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime. Learn the answers to your questions: Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement? A FREE educational workshop sponsored by Brockway Memorial Library and Treece Financial Group. RSVP: call 305-751-8855, email: [email protected] or register at our website: TreeceFinancialGroup.com.

The GLLN is pleased to announce their next luncheon is open to everyone and is at Tee Jay Thai Sushi (2254 Wilton Drive) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Cost is $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. For more information email: [email protected]

Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) presents John Waters Turns 70! - Film Festival. John Waters, celebrates his 70th birthday on April 22. Stonewall celebrates the ways that this out gay cult filmmaker has explored and exploited themes of sexuality, gender and social norms in his transgressive films with a month-long film festival of his work starting tonight at 7 pm with Divine Trash, which is a 1997 documentary, directed by Steve Yeager. A look at the early career of cult filmmaker John Waters from his childhood puppet shows in his native Baltimore to the successful release of Pink Flamingos (1972), widely regarded as the most important underground film ever made; the overview paints a portrait of a fiercely dedicated and ambitious young filmmaker and the loving family of actors, collaborators and oddballs which surrounded him.

The Pride Factory is featuring 30% off select swimwear from today until April 13.

Catch my buddy Lee Fox teaching Line Dancing for beginners at Scandals Saloon starting at 7:30pm.

Friday April 8

Starting today and going through Sunday evening is the annual Miami Beach Gay Pride. For a full list of events, check the feature in this magazine or go to MiamiBeachGayPride.com.

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents their monthly D.I.L.F. Leather Event in the Woof Den starring DJ Bryan Reyes during their very successful weekly Growl party, which stars DJ AJ Reddy on the main dance floor.

Saturday, April 9

Score Productions and Hilton Wolman present, the official Saturday night event of Miami Beach Gay Pride, URGE: Prismatic featuring world renowned DJ/Producers Isaac Escalante and Paulo. This event features special extended hours from 10pm to 7am, and advance tickets are available at UrgeMiami.com.

Rumors presents Latin Invasion at 9pm with their show cast Carmen Adore Natasha Danielle hearts and Justice Perez with special guest Jasmine Lords. The night also features DJ Joshua Atom.

The Manor presents "Dance" featuring the sounds of DJ Paul De Leon in the Ballroom. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents a "Tribute to the Local Latin queens of Fort Lauderdale" starring Lana Lannude, Viola Rosa and Diosa Hipolita Politte. The night will also star DJ Larry Larr and feature hot Latin Go-Go papi's courtesy of Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature No Cover until midnight and only $5 after midnight for member and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, April 10

The Palace presents "Rock the Block," Palace's annual free Miami Beach Gay Pride block party featuring "Flower Power (Nina Flowers and Power Infiniti)," with an opening set by DJ Sushiman. The party kicks off at 3pm.

Celebrate Miami's friendship with Japan at Miami Beach Botanical Garden's Japanese Spring Festival. Some of the featured activities include: Taiko drumming performances by Fushu Daiko, Ikebana classes, the Japanese Art of Flower arrangement (for both children and adults), Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony, Children's martial arts demonstration, Anime-themed vendors and plant vendors, and much more. This event is free and open to the public and it will start at 10AM.

Vanguard invites you to the national premiere of Men, Music, Fashion (powered by Macy's) at 9:30pm at Icon (1235 Washington Avenue, South Beach). The event will feature music by Hector Fonseca and Marco Marco presenting his latest fashion installation featuring Detox, Raja, Willam, April Carrion and many other models with performances by Taryn Manning and Rilan with Elaine Lancaster hostessing. To purchase tickets, go to Wantickets.com/MMF.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

It's Not Too Late To Avoid A Medical & Financial Crisis is an important seminar to attend from 6 - 8 pm at The Pride Center at Equality Park, (2014 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors). Guest speakers will explain how important it is to have your "end of life" documents in order and the consequences that result if they are not. Speakers/Topics: Stephanie L. Schneider Board Certified Elder Law Attorney; "Medical Advance Directives for All Ages - The Top 10 Myths preventing you from protecting you and your pet's future." Ernest Olivas, Emerald Elite Home Care; "No, Medicare does not cover it - How to manage the rising costs of home care so you are not alone." David Treece, Treece Financial Group; "Getting Your Financial House In Order - Oops, I forgot to do that - now what? Real life stories about retirement planning mistakes." Jackie Murphy, J. Murphy Executive Services, LLC RSVP; "Decide What You Want To Do With Your Belongings or Someone Else Will - How to plan today for who gets your treasures tomorrow!" Refreshments will be served. Space is Limited. RSVP Requested by calling 954-382-1997 or [email protected]. FREE and open to the public.
The Monthly Mack Power Mixer takes place tonight from 6:30 to 9pm at Blue Martini (2432 East Sunrise Blvd). The $10 entry includes one complimentary Ketel One Cocktail. No RSVP required, but for more info go to MackPlanet.com.

This is HOT

Original "Jersey Boy" Michael Longoria is gearing up to release "Broadway Brick By Brick" on May 6th on Broadway Records. For "Broadway Brick By Brick,"Longoria has partnered with a dream team of musical greats including: Grammy winner John McDaniel (Patti LuPone), who music directed and arranged, Grammy winning producer Jeffrey Lesser (Barbra Streisand, Kristin Chenoweth), and orchestrator Jesse Vargas (Clay Aiken). The release offers Broadway's biggest songs, featuring Longoria's soulful voice and incorporating his Latin roots.

Each song offers a snapshot of Longoria's journey, starting with "Home" from "The Wiz," where he starts his tale as a child, listening to his mother's Mariachi music played on an old piano she bought from a priest in the '70s. "Maria" from West Side Story sets the stage for his very first audition in high school. "The Impossible Dream" reflects his efforts to acknowledge his immigrant father's wishes but to ultimately follow his own path, to New York and his dream of Broadway.

Longoria began his career as a Mariachi singer in his hometown of Los Angeles, before moving on to stage productions. At age fourteen he was accepted to the prestigious Los Angeles County High School of The Arts, and then earned a scholarship to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He is best known for his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the acclaimed production of "Jersey Boys." Longoria is currently performing in "The Midtown Men," the subjects of two PBS specials including "Meet The Midtown Men."