What's HOT South Florida :: 10/15 - 10/21

A week ago Monday was the first of eight days celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Village Pub. They started with their annual Turnabout, which as usual was packed and was a benefit for their Smart Ride Team, Team Cintora.

On Tuesday Mack Planet hosted their bi-monthly Mack Power Lunch at Capital Grill, and once again was packed. Tuesday Night was the Mark's List.LGBT Launch at Pride Center, which featured a packed house. The business owners were very excited to find out about all the exciting features on Mark's List that can help the build their return on investment.

On Wednesday Raul and Jorge presented the first annual Miss Miami F.I., which was the first preliminary for Miss Florida F.I. 2016. Congrats to the winner, Amanda D'rhod and first runner up Velvet LeNore, who will both be going to Miss Florida representing Miss Miami F.I. Additional congrats goes out to Raul and Jorge for putting on such a beautiful pageant.

On Thursday, GLBX hosted their monthly After Hours Mixer at Grille 401 on Las Olas. On Friday night was the opening party for the 7th annual Mifo Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. The events go through the weekend so check out the schedule at Mifofilm.com. Also on Friday, the Stonewall Museum and Archives presented their 1st annual Pub Crawl from 5-11 pm, which was the officially sanctioned Pride Fort Lauderdale kickoff party. They went to many establishments all over the drive.

Also on Friday was the Cake Cutting ceremony at Village Pub celebrating their 3rd anniversary. Pride Fort Lauderdale held their annual Pridefest on Saturday and Sunday at Holiday Park/War Memorial Auditorium. On Sunday night, The Ramrod presented their annual Mr. Ramrod Contest at 10 pm, which is a preliminary for International Mr. Leather. Congrats to winner Darran Mazaika.

Thursday, October 15

Le Boy presents the return of the Andrew Christian Hot Model Search at 11 pm starring 2015 Andrew Christian model Uriel Ramirez live.

Friday, October 16

Latinos Salud invites everyone to come be part of their annual Hispanic Heritage Food Bazaar at 8 pm at their Wilton Manors location. Honoring National Latinos AIDS Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage, you can sign up to represent your country! There will be prizes for Best Table, Best Food, and Best Costume. It's always a great time to make new friends and share delicious recipes!

Ramrod presents their monthly Mandance (3rd Friday of the month) which is a leather/fetish event featuring the sounds of DJ Herbie James.

Saturday, October 17

The Manor Saturdays presents the exclusive south Florida appearance of Candis Cayne, cast member of reality television show "I AM CAIT." Candis will be performing live. The night will also star DJ Monty Q in the Ballroom. In the Ivy Lounge and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents special guests Kalah Mendoza, Miss Noche Latina 2015, and Champagne Bordeaux along with DJ Nena spinning. The Manor Saturdays features, spectacular productions, incredible decor and beautiful dancers.Doors open 11 pm to 4 am and features No Cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for members and $7 for non-members.

The Las Olas Art Fair will be presented across two days: Today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the Las Olas Art Fair go to artfestival.com.

Compass, the LGBT Community center of Palm Beach County, presents their third annual Compass LGBT Business Expo at the Compass offices (201 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth) from WHSF-3041_Saturday212 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the business expo, visit compassglcc.com/expo.html

The Naked Magicians are a very sexy duo who have taken their native Australia by storm. AussieTheatre.com raved about The Naked Magicians, deeming their show "The most entertaining [this] year!" The Courier Mail said, "It's so, so funny!" Now South Florida audiences will get a chance to check out their magic act (and their hot bodies!) for three performances only. The Naked Magicians will bring their show to the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale for a two-night engagement: show times are at 7 p.m. today and tomorrow.

Bigger Saturdays at Score presents "Papa Returns to Miami" as they invite you to join Eliad Cohen for one of the sexiest rodeo's even in "Papa Wild West Miami. "The night will star DJ Alain Jackinsky. To purchase tickets in advance go to ScoreNightclub.com/tickets.

Hunters presents their monthly Woof Fort Lauderdale (3rd Saturday of the month) featuring DJs Herbie James and Roke Cabrera from 9 pm to 3 am with no cover.

Sunday, October 18

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence presents the House of the Rising Sun Car Wash fundraiser from 12 noon to 4 pm at Scandals Saloon

The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) night from 9pm to midnight on the Patio Bar hosted by the new Mr. Ramrod, Darran Mazaika.

Monday, October 19

The Boardwalk presents the 3rd annual "Pink Bra Auction" from 8 pm to midnight. This event benefits Susan G Komen and features a silent auction and a live auction to bid on bling-ed out bras donated and modeled by some of South Florida's famous bar personal and business owners. To participate see the front door staff at Boardwalk or email: [email protected].

Tuesday, October 20

Lambda Men's Brotherhood presents a "Silent Auction" at Rumors from 6 to 9 pm. Proceeds will go to Gilda's Club, Leather Archives and Museum, Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue, and The Original Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus.

The GFLGLCC presents their October Mixer at Alibi/Monkey Bar in the Manchester Room from 5:30-7:30pm. GFLGLCC members get in free and future members are only $10. The event features 1 complimentary Reyka Vodka drink and complimentary finger food.

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