Fort Lauderedale

BEAR CODES

Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Hombre (2500 West Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale). South Florida’s friendliest and hottest bear night – a weekly event for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers and friends. 2-4-1 drinks from 5 to 9 p.m. $10 Beer Bust from 9 p.m. Free pool tables all night.

SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES PRESENTS VICKIE SHAW

She looks like the woman next door … All-American with blond hair, lipstick and polished nails. Once she opens her mouth, you’ll know she was born and raised in Texas and you’ll never stop laughing. Vickie is a stand-up comic and came out as a lesbian at the same time she became one. She says, ‘I would’ve come out as a stand-up, but it would’ve killed my parents.’ Saturday, March 19 – Vickie Shaw: 8pm – Tickets: $25.00,Walt Lawrence & Stephen Lewis Center for Worship and the Arts, 1480 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 954.462.2004 ext 206 – www.SunshineCathedral.org.

LEATHER & FETISH NIGHT

It’s back and “bigger” than before. The Depot welcomes host, Michael Brandon and porn star, Caedon Chase for the return of Leather & Fetish Night. You can also hang out, meet, and get photos with the guys at the VIP after-party at Badlands’ “Midnite on the Mezz”. Friday, Mar. 11 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at The Depot (2935 N. Federal Hwy. in Ft. Lauderdale).

SIDELINES BENEFIT FOR FLORIDA AIDS WALK

Team Sidelines is hosting a fundraising charity party for the Florida AIDS Walk on Thursday, March 10th from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sidelines Sports Bar. Your $40 ticket donation will allow you to drink anything you’d like (open bar) from 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy some delicious cuisine donated by some of the area’s favorite restaurants, like J. Mark’s, Pink Submarine, Courtyard Cafe and J. Florant Belgium Chocolates. There will be plenty of giveaway items, raffles and prizes. Plus, Sidelines will announce their secret “luxury” raffle prize that night. Tickets for this one-time event are available at Sidelines. Ask for the manager on duty for your charity party tickets and have a good time for charity.

Miami

WMC: KEEP ON DANCIN’ MIAMI2011

Christina Visca in association with Joe (B) GMHC, Lifebeat, A.R.E.A. present Keep On Dancin’ Miami, remembering Mel Cheren with the music of the Paradise Garage. Music by Danny Krivit, Quentin Harris, Richard Vasquez and Tony Smith. Wednesday Mar 9, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., at Score, 727 Lincoln Road (Meridian Avenue) on South Beach. Proceeds to benefit $15 advanced tickets available through http://lifebeat.org/kod2011miami/, $20 general admission, $10 donation for WMC badge holders .H

WMC: RISE AFTERHOURS

Sin Morera (NYC/IML/Cherry) & Josh Karmin (Toronto/FLY Nightclub) — fierce beats, hot GoGos. $20, $10 reduced guestlist (text RISE to 77948), door by Asia. Friday, Mar 11 from 3 to 10 a.m., at Volume (formerly Nocturnal), 50 NE 11th Street in Miami.

WMC: CAZWELL SPECIAL PERFORMANCE & COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Grab your favorite Popsicle and head to Base on Lincoln Road for world-renowned deejay/producer/ rapper Cazwell’s special performance and CD/DVD signing cocktail party for Winter Music Conference 2011. Be ready to unleash your wild side with your fellow hipsters and fashionistas for this complimentary event. In between working the turntables, Cazwell will be signing copies of his latest album and DVD set. While enjoying Cazwell’s hot tracks, guests will be able to browse the latest Adidas SLVR collection exclusively sold at Base and enjoy complementary cocktails. Friday, Mar. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Base, 939 Lincoln Road on South Beach. After party at the Cha Cha Rooster at Lords with the world premier of Cazwell’s new music video, “Get My Money Back.

Bay Area

DRAG KING IDOL 2

Come out for the second Drag King Idol 2 which runs every Thursday in March. Grand prize $250 for the finals on March 31st. 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg. Some of the guest performers and judges are: Madisyn Michaels DelaMer, Dani Panic, King Aramis, D.J. Stacey X, Jo Jo, Teddy D, Tariq, Frankie J. Marstone, Michael Keefe, Lasha, Crystal and Natasha. No cover.

ALL AMERICAN GODDESS BENEFIT

Kori Stevens’ All American Goddess Benefit on Thursday, Mar. 10 from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight at the Flamingo Resort (4601 34th St. S, St. Petersburg). Come out and help raise funds to send Kori to the national finals of the All American Goddess Pageant in Dayton, Ohio.

MISS GAY FL USofA NEWCOMER PAGEANT

The Honey Pot (1507 East 7th Ave., Ybor City) will once again serve as the host venue for the 2011 Miss Gay FL USofA Newcomer Pageant on Sunday, Mar. 27 from 8 to 11 p.m. The evening will honor Alisa Summer (Miss Gay FL USofA Newcomer 2010) and features Amy DeMilo, Jocelyn Summers, Angelica Sanchez and Natasha Braxton. Hosted by Desiree Demornay (Miss Large & Lovely 2010) and Esmé Russell (Miss Heart of Florida Emeritus). VIP and reserved seating is available and additional information is available through Addison Taylor on Facebook. There will also be an after-party at G-Bar immediately following the pageant.

LADY GAGA IN TAMPA

Lady Gaga and special guests, Scissor Sisters will be coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday, April 16th from 7 to 11 p.m. Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, “The Monster Ball” tour, presented by Virgin Mobile. In 2010 the tour has taken her throughout Europe and North American, where she received rave reviews everywhere she stopped. With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady Gaga has announced she will be extending her North American 2011 tour, now including a stop at Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum.

Central Florida

“EROTICA” ORLANDO’S HOTTEST PARTY

The art of seduction! This is always a giant event with adult video stars everywhere. Meet with the stars starting at 10:30 p.m. and autographs at 1 a.m. Vendors in the courtyard. This is one you don’t want to miss, it’s one of the biggest events of the year, so make your reservations now rooms are limited. Lots and lots of half-naked men everywhere. Don’t forget you can also get a great bite to eat or a gourmet steak at the Rainbow Cafe’. Saturday, Mar 26, from 10 to 2 a.m. at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in Orlando.

MISS HEART OF ORLANDO PAGEANT

This is a preliminary to Miss Heart Of Florida. Monday, Apr. 18, from 9 to 12 p.m. at Mr. Sister’s, 5310 E Colonial Dr. in Orlando.

PRIDE ON THURSDAYS

Join us every Thursday night at Sun on the Beach to celebrate GLBT Pride! A party you’ll never forget! Drink Specials all night long! 18 and up to party, 21 and up to drink! Diamond Divas Show at midnight! Alexis Mateo from Ru Paul’s Drag Race Thurs Mar 17 9pm- 2am. Mile Marker 9 at OLD TOWN, 5770 West 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746. H “EQUUS” Equus will be presented at The Pointe Performing Arts Center, 9101 International Drive in Orlando. Dr. Martin Dysart, a psychiatrist, is confronted with Alan Strang, a boy who has blinded six horses in a violent fit of passion. This very passion is as foreign to Dysart as the act itself.Admission is restricted to 18 and older due to nudity and adult content. Performances through March 20th. For more information, visit http://fantasylandtheatrical. com/content/view/127/

BACK DOOR BUMBY

Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.