The most famous opera in the world, Carmen, is coming to the Au Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale with Elaine Alvarez in the staring role. Tickets are $21-200. (Photo courtesy Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera)
Thursday 05.13.10
FLORIDA COUNCIL: APPRECIATION EVENT
Join Equality Florida from 6-8 p.m. for the Florida Council Mixer: An Appreciation Event for the Broward Florida Council Members and your guests (not a fundraiser). The event is at the home of Thomas Tabor and Ross Guedry located at 3304 NE 40th Street Fort Lauderdale.
Please RSVP to Stratton: stratton@ eqfl.org or 954-682-6094.
NORA’S WILL
In this Jewish/Mexican comedy, Jose discovers that Nora, the woman he had been married to for 30 years and then divorced, has committed suicide. The rabbi explains to Jose that due to the celebration of the Passover festivities, together with a few other factors, if Nora is not buried that same day they will have to wait almost five days to be able to carry out the burial. 6 p.m. Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 Street, Fort Lauderdale.
CARMEN
Carmen, a sex goddess, seductress and every man’s fantasy. Undoubtedly, the world’s most famous opera. And coming to FGO from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, where she had a critically acclaimed performance as Mimi in La boheme, is the young Cuban-American soprano Elaine Alvarez to sing Micaela.
The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Au Rene Theater located at 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are between $21-$200. 954-462-0222.
Friday 05.14.10
AIDS/LIFECYCLE FUNDRAISER
The Sunshine Cathedral is hosting an AIDS/Lifecycle fundraiser in Fort Lauderdale featuring Dixie Longate for one night only. She is America’s #1 personal seller of Tupperware. 8 p.m. $25. Sunshine Cathedral is located at 1480 Southwest 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-2004.
BALLET GALA
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Ballet Gala. Get ready for clowns, intrigue, and magic, not to mention more wonderful dancing. Catch these performances at the Amaturo Theater located at 201 SW 5th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25. 954-462-0222.
BACK-TO-BACK ROCK OPERAS
Rocky Horror Pictureshow and Repo! The Genetic Opera will play back to back. Expect a full bar, and a Transvestite floor show featuring The Midnight Cinema Rocky Horror Cast 10 p.m. $5 each film. Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 St., Fort Lauderdale.
www.FLIFF.com or 954- 525-3456. Free parking at the courthouse.
Saturday 05.15.10
AN EVENING OF SONDHEIM
An Evening of Sondheim presented by The South Florida Lambda Chorale under the direction of Gary E. Keating. The event is at 8 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living located at 1550 Northeast 26th St. Tickets are $20.00.
ART & SOUL BASH
Join Tigertail and the Haitian Cultural Art Alliance from 8-11 p.m. at the Bernard Zyscovich-designed Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami for a not to be forgotten Art & Soul Bash. It is an event filled with fun and the unexpected. Art & Soul is a meaningful fundraiser for artists here and in Haiti. This collaboration is a part of Tigertail’s 30th Anniversary Season. Help Haiti!
THE SUM OF US
The Sum of Us is a love story about a widowed father and his gay son, who’s trying to find Mr. Right. After meeting in a local pub, Jeff and a young gardener, Greg, hit it off and begin to date. When he meets Jeff’s stubborn, opinionated Dad however, Greg begins to back off. The show stats at 8 p.m.
Tickets: show only: $35.00 ; show and dinner package – 3 course Dinner at Primavera Restaurant (located across the parking lot): $60.00. Rising Action Theatre, 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park 954-561- 2225.
LAS OLAS WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
The 15th Annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival benefiting the American Lung Association in Florida will take place from 7:30-10 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard. More than 60 restaurants and 40 wine and liquor tables will participate. The Bonterra Vineyards VIP Reception will be held on the Riverside Hotel lawn (located on 8th Ave.) from 6p.m.–7:30p.m.
Tickets: $75. VIP Reception Tickets: $225. Wine Dinner. www.lasolaswineandfood. com
GIRLS NIGHT – THE MUSICAL
Girls Night: The Musical follows five friends in their 30s and 40s during a wild and outrageous girls night out at a karaoke bar. Friends since their teens, they have all had their fair share of heartache and tragedy, joy and success. Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets are $45-55. www.HardRockLiveHollywoodFl.com
Sunday 05.16.10
GREEN DOG DAY FESTIVAL
The 13th Street Alliance and SoRDI (South of the River District) proudly announces their First Annual Green Dog Day Festival from Noon until 5 p.m. Proceeds go to The Pet Project to help those with HIV/AIDS care for a pet. The event is at 13th St. between Dixie Highway and Flagler in Fort Lauderdale.
A GIRL’S JOURNEY
Join the Girl Choir of South Florida as they take you on a musical voyage around the world. You will circle the globe in song, exploring the sounds of cultures near and far. The performance starts at 4 p.m. at the Amaturo Theater located at 201 Sw 5th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
Tickets are $22 and $45 (VIP). 954-462-0222
FAIRCHILD ARTISTS IN BLOOM
The Fourth Annual Fairchild Artists in Bloom Exhibition and Sale is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. The event showcases more than 150 original oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors and botanical illustrations; $20.
FOUNDER CIRCLE RECEPTION BRUNCH
The Board members of the Pride Center at Equality Park invites you to attend The Founder Circle Reception Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the second floor. The event is at 2040 N. Dixie Hwy. in Fort Lauderdale. RSVP to Robert Boo at rboo@glccsf.org or 954- 463-9005 by May 14. Delicious!
Monday 05.17.10
“RUTHIE & CONNIE: EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE” SAGE
and the GLCC/Pride Center Present: “Ruthie & Connie: Every Room in the House”, directed by Deborah Dickson at 6 p.m. at the GLCC/Pride Center located at 2040 N. Dixie Hwy in Wilton Manors. Light refreshments will be served. 954-463-9005.
11TH ANNUAL CULINARY CREATIONS
The Quantum House has paired up with The American Culinary Federation for the 11th Annual Culinary Creations. Guests will enjoy 4 round robinstyle courses. Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $125/person.
FLORIDA MARLINS VS. ARIZON DIAMONDBACKS
Watch the Florida Marlins vs. the Arizona Diamondback battle for the title of state with the most retirees at 7:10 p.m. at the Sun Life Stadium located at 2267 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens.
For tickets visit www.sunlifestadium.com
Tuesday 05.18.10
SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE
Chrystal Hartigan presents Songwriter’s Showcase showcasing local, national & international singer/songwriter’s “in the round” style at 8 p.m. at the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. There’s also an open mic session for those who want to try out their musical chops in front of an audience. $10. 954-462-0222
COLLEGE BASEBALL
Check out the hot young studs while they are still in college. The University of Miami Hurricanes take on Florida Gulf Coast University in a battle of intrastate schools. Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, US1 and South Red Road in Coral Gables.
THE DAHLIA MORGAN LECTURE SERIES
The Dahlia Morgan Lecture Series is a discussion of the common themes uniting much of the art-that of identity, place, politics, and the fantastic. 10:30 am. The event is at the Horvitz Auditorium at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Ave. Lecture only (one time): members $15, non-members $25. Lecture & lunch (one time): members $30, non-members-$40. 954-262-0320.
Wednesday 05.19.10
JON PAUL BUCHMEYER BOOK TOUR
Recovering celebrity publicist Jon Paul Buchmeyer, author of Alphabet City: My So- Called Sitcom Life, swings through South Florida May 19-23, revealing hilarious NYC antics. More information about Jon Paul, the book and tour is available at ABCityblog.com. The Miami appearance is part of the Alphabet City Book Club Tour.
SPRING SERENADE
Enjoy an evening of entertainment benefitting the South Florida Symphony Orchestra from 6-11 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 located at 2301 SE 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. The night’s setting shall take you back to the glorious days of the famed “Supper Clubs,”. A medley of Jazz, Latin, and Classical music with silent auction.
EQUALITY PARK MEMORIAL GROUP OF THE WEEK: GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Club, is meeting is from 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at the Pride Center located at 2040 North Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. The purpose of this group is to develop a small portion of Equality Park into a memorial garden that will be an inspiration to everyone. 954- 975-7304 or MeowsFive6710@aol.com.
