13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.
For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.
BEAR Nation South
Bear Nation South will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Bar 721, 721 North Lincoln
Lane in South Beach. Free Herradura Tequila shots for everyone. Featuring Bear Nation resident DJ, Pabel Lima, legendary DJ, Mike Mucci and the Bear Nation Go-Go Bears. No cover. $8 Bud and Bud Light bottles and Southern Comfort/Jack Daniels Honey Shot combos, $8 Chambord Vodka cocktails, $1/hour parking right next door.
Miami Beach Arts Gala
On Saturday, October 22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Ballroom D. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The evening will honor Mary Luft (Lifetime Achievement Award), Neisen Kasdin (Visionary Award) and George Neary (Cultural Arts Champion). All money raised will be granted to arts organizations to produce events on Miami Beach. Tickets $300, VIP tickets $500. For tickets or more information, call 786-498-0962 or www.miamibeachartsgala.com.
HELLROTIKA
SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advanced-sales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.
429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH
Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basil. Guests who RSVP will be entered to win a San Francisco getaway which includes a suite at the Hotel Nikko, tickets to the symphony, and dinner for two courtesy of the San Francisco Tourism Board. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch-by-fiat-500/rsvp
