Whats HOT South Florida :: 7/16 - 7/22

Last Wednesday the Alibi/Monkey Bar brought back the much loved and missed Alibi Feud. It was a great night of game show fun. On Thursday, was the monthly GLBX After-Hours Mixer, which this month took place at the The Pride Center.

On Friday there were birthdays everywhere: First there was 2 Guys on a Mic Karaoke Friday's at the Stable, which featured a birthday edition celebrating the birthdays of owner Ken and Manager Howard and then over at Rumors they featured a birthday celebration for hostess Daisy Deadpetals. Also on Friday, The Palace featured New York City Drag Legend Harmonica Sunbeam performing and as usual she turned it out!

Saturday evening my buddy John Best of JM Best Entertainment (who I met through Tommy and Billy of One Magical Weekend) invited me to attend the Miss Florida USA pageant (Yes, the biological girls) at the Parker Playhouse. There were 51 delegates, but in the end the beautiful Bree Gabrielle of Palm Beach deservedly took the crown and she will be a great representative for Florida at next year's Miss USA pageant.

Sunday afternoon, a few friends and I went to Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale for Brunch. Not only was the brunch scrumptious (I highly recommend the Smoked Salmon Benedict) and the service amazing, but it was heartwarming to drive up and see the rainbow flag with the "W" icon being prominently displayed. Sunday evening Dustin Reffca's Electric Sheep Sundays at Score presented, direct from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7, Kennedy Davenport performing live and as usual Kennedy turned it out!

Thursday, July 16

The annual Miami Beach Bruthaz weekend starts tonight and goes through Sunday July 19th. For more info, go to: MiamiBeachBruthaz.com

Starting today and going through July 22, the Pride Factory presents their Semi-Annual Storewide Clearance Sale featuring HUGE savings, and the bins are back!

Club Aqua has started Leather Thursdays, hosted by Milan Gamiani, direct from Inn Leather. They invite you to let your inhibitions go and indulge in pleasure.

Catch Art Hearts Fashion on Miami Beach on Collins between 21st and 22nd Street. The Main tent will be at Funkshion Miami and include designers Lacoste, Ca-Rio-Ca Sunga Co., Just Bones Boardwear, Koco Blaq, Mister Triple X, and Amato by Furne One. The Red carpet starts at 7 pm, followed by the runway show at 8 pm. The Fashion and Art Mixer takes place at 9pm and is presented by Planet Fashion TV. The After Party is at W Hotel South Beach at 10pm. For more info go to ArtHeartsFashion.com

Friday, July 17

Marytrini, along with Milancita.com, present the 5th anniversary of Wet Bar Fridays (1728 SW 8th Street) starting at 10:30 pm. The night will feature the sounds of DJ Tony, many surprise Latin Divas and guests, VIP Bottle raffles, Dinner giveaways to popular Miami restaurants, and much more.

Saturday, July 18

Village Pub presents "Glamorous With Glee," a Base-X turnabout as a fundraiser for the gay softball world series at 6:30pm. For VIP tables contact Village Pub Base-X on Facebook.

Hunters presents Woof, Fort Lauderdale (3rd Saturday of the month) featuring guest DJs Alex Ramos and Roke Cabrera from 9pm to 3 am with no cover.

Niki Lopez and Alana DaCosta, of The Elephant Art Show invite you to attend the opening reception at 1310 Gallery, which is located at 1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.), Ft. Lauderdale. The Elephant Art Show is a group arts exhibition featuring work that challenges both artist and viewer to consider their choices about what in our lives, should be revealed and what should be hidden. We want the elephant out in the open so we can find release.

Poverello presents a Casino Night fundraiser to raise funds for Bowling to Fight Hunger at Sidelines Sports and Video Bar. For more info go to Poverello.org or contact Kevin at 954-561-3663.

The Manor presents "Animale" starring international DJ Manny Lehman in the Ballroom. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents, back by popular demand, Latrice Royale, the star of RuPaul's Drag Race season 4 and All Stars live and in person with a meet and greet after the show. The Manor Saturdays features choreographed productions, novelty acts and sexy Go-Go Gods. 11 pm to 4 am with NO COVER before midnight and only $5 after midnight for members and $7 for non-members.

Tuesday, July 21

The Gay and lesbian Business Exchange & Oakland Park Wilton Manors Uptown presents a Council Luncheon at the Westin Fort Lauderdale (400 Corporate Drive) from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The luncheon will feature the topic Information Cyber Crime 101, how to best protect you and your business. The moderator will be Marty Gould (co-owner of Data Clique LLC and author of "The Customer Store"), and the panelists will be Michael Goodman, Angel Nazario and Yamilet Strauss. Pre-registration is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. It will be $10 more at the door. For further info contact Laura either at 954-462-4976 or at [email protected].

Village Pub presents "The Dozen Diva's Show" starring Dorothy Bishop who was seen on America's Got Talent. Tonight the theme is Broadway Divas and tomorrow she will take on Iconic Diva's. Both shows are at 10pm.

Please Help Deliver the Dream

Bertha (2007 Dodge Sprinter) - age 8, of Fort Lauderdale, who was a hard-working and devoted member of the Deliver the Dream staff drove on to greener pastures on July 8, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses involving her drivetrain, A/C, glow plugs and electrical system, eventually succumbing to the breakdown of her turbo and actuator. Bertha's bright-colored and inspiring wrap brought a smile to everyone who saw her on the road. In lieu of flowers, donations of any amount may be made to assist Deliver the Dream with defraying the unexpected expense of Bertha's successor so they may continue to help families dealing with serious illness and crisis. gofundme.com/deliverthedreamvan. For more information call 954-564-3512

This is HOT

"Finding Neverland: The Album" features Music's hottest artists reimagining the songs from Broadway's "Finding Neverland."

Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture by David Magee, and the play "The Man Who Was Peter Pan" by Allan Knee, "Finding Neverland" follows the relationship between playwright J. M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" - one of the most beloved stories of all time. Starring Matthew Morrison ("Glee," "South Pacific"), Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier," "La Cage aux Folles") and Laura Michelle Kelly ("Mary Poppins"), this new musical is packed with mesmerizing visuals, irresistible songs and plenty of laughs, is a timeless story about the power of imagination... and spectacular proof that you never really have to grow up. www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.

Finding Neverland: The Album Track listing:

Zendaya - "Neverland,"
Kiesza - "Stronger,"
Nick Jonas - "Believe,"
Ellie Goulding - "When Your Feet Don't Touch The Ground,"
Paloma Faith - "Circus Of Your Mind,"
Jennifer Lopez & Trey Songz - "What You Mean To Me,"
Rita Ora & Sage The Gemini - "Are We Gonna Play?,"
Christina Aguilera - "Anywhere But Here,"
Jon Bon Jovi - "Beautiful Day,"
Pentatonix - "Stars,"
John Legend - "My Imagination,"
Gary Barlow - "Something About This Night,"
Matthew Morrison - "We Own The Night,"
Christina Perri - "All That Matters,"
Goo Goo Dolls - "If The World Turned Upside."

Available NOW: http://smarturl.it/FindingNevTheAlbum