Fort Lauderdale
FLAMINGO FEST AT FLAMINGO GARDENS
Flamingo Gardens hosts Flamingo Fest, a celebration of all things Flamingo, Jan. 15-16. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. both days. All the Flamingo art will remain on display in the Gardens and Gallery through Feb. 28. Admission to Flamingo Gardens is $17 ages 12 and up, $8.50 ages 4-11, and free for children 3 or younger and members of Flamingo Gardens. Admission includes the 60-acre Botanical Gardens, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, the Wildlife Encounters shows and tours of the historic Wray Home. Narrated Tram Tours through the park are additional. Local artists will exhibit original works of art, sculptures and art installations inspired by the pink birds throughout the Botanical Gardens and Gallery. There will be Flamingo art, crafts and merchandise for sale, Flamingo educational programs, kids crafts and food. Performances include music by local Indie-music favorite Alex Nelson on Saturday, the Charlie Steiner Jazz Trio on Sunday, and the Rainbow Circus’ Flamingo Stilt Walkers at noon both days Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. For more information, visit www.flamingoGardens.org or call (954) 473-2955.
EMPIRE STAGE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIER OF ‘SEX AND VIOLENCE’
“Sex and Violence” will run at Empire Stage Jan. 13 through Feb. 13. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Empire Stage is located at 1140 N. Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Set in 1979 and present day, the 90-minute play is inspired by the true story of a New York transsexual who kept a corpse in her closet for 15 years. For tickets and information, call (954) 678-1496 or visit www.empirestage.com.
‘KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE’
The 1964 play about an abusive lesbian relationship, the Killing of Sister George titillated and amused audiences in the ’60s. Move over Baby Jane … Here comes Sister George. The play runs Jan. 14 – Feb. 11, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. It will be performed at Rising Action Theatre, 1480 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. For ticket information, visit www.risingactiontheatre.com or call (800) 595-4849.
Miami
WHOOPI GOLDBERG LIVE
On Saturday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Ziff Ballet Opera House (Adrienne Arsht Center), 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. One of the very few extraordinary artists honored with Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy Awards, Whoopi Goldberg’s comic wit surpasses even her stunning list of accolades. Her wise and witty repartee is a daily treat on ABC’s “The View,” and her many stints as host of the Academy Awards are the stuff of comic legend. Goldberg’s talent as an actress spans the breadth of Broadway hits including “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Xanadu;” featured television roles on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “ The Cleaner,” “Hollywood Squares;” and unforgettable film performances in the comedies “Sister Act” and “Soapdish,” and stirring dramas “The Color Purple” and “Ghost.” Goldberg’s inimitable style and outstanding body of work have become part of the tapestry of great American artists and entertainers who both inspire and delight. For more information, call (305) 949- 6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org.
ART DECO WEEKEND
Art Deco Weekend will take place Jan. 14 – 16, and the Ocean Drive Parade will take place on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m.. The Grand Marshal for 2011 will be the renowned Miami Beach celebrity Elaine Lancaster. The Art Deco Dog Parade will join along with the main Art Deco Parade. Dog participants and their owners are encouraged to dress in their most glamorous costumes and meet at 10:30 a.m. on Jan.15 at Sixth Street and Ocean Drive just north of the yellow wash house in Lummas Park. For more information, visit www.mdpl.org.
MIAMI-DADE GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Business Builders Luncheon – Upper Eastside – January 20, 2011 – MDGLCC presents its monthly networking program on Jan. 20 at Soykas Restaurant, 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1 p.m. Cost for MDGLCC members is $30 per person and $40 for potential members ($10 applied to new membership). Includes seated-style lunch limited to 20 people. Please bring a friend. RSVP by calling (305) 673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net
Bay Area
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
A one night only event on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 p.m. in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. Also the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other nonviolent means. At Club Tropix behind the Tropical Car Wash, 810 Skagway Ave., Tampa.
CIRQUE TUESDAYS
Once again, the Flamingo Resort is bringing a whole new event to St. Petersburg as they proudly present Cirque. Starting Jan. 11 (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.) and continuing every Tuesday to follow, experience a whole new Flamingo for 18 and over. DJ Elix will be spinning the best music. They are putting on a whole new experience that will make the club kids of New York scream with envy. There will be special events and Conun Drum hosting the show. Be ready to experience a night that will leave you craving for more. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S., St. Pete.
OF MONTREAL WITH KID SISTER
Of Montreal with Kid Sister will be at The Ritz Ybor, Saturday, Jan. 15 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It has been said that an original artist is not a person who emulates no one, but rather is somebody that no one can emulate. Over the last 15 years, Of Montreal has imitated everyone (86 covers and counting) while developing its own inimitable sound — a unique mixture of indie-pop, glamrock, funk and R&B. The performance will be at The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City.
EL GANCHO
The main event of Gancho Tampa Gasparilla Weekend featuring DJ Abel, is the El Gancho Party on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the historic Ritz Ybor Theater. An amalgam of heavy tribal beats and diva anthems, spectacular lighting and eccentric performances will make this circuit event unlike anything Tampa has ever seen. For tickets and more info about other Gancho Weekend events, visit www.ganchotampa.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit Metro Wellness & Community Centers. Purchase tickets directly from the Ritz Ybor box office by (813) 247-2555 to avoid Ticketmaster fees. VIP floor is $125 and VIP balcony is $150, both include bottle service and private seating area.
Central Florida
CANDY LAND ‘KICK OFF PARTY’
Come join the Glitter Gurlz and Club S.N.O.N. at their Candy Land “Kick Off Party” on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Join the new cast: Twila, Summer Holiday, Jem Stone and E. Vayne Viper. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for and free drinks until 11 p.m., $5 cover for this event. 18+ to enter, 21 to drink. Come chute your ladders as the Infiniti Dancers; Cali, Skylar and Dash tear up the dance floor with sick beats and breaks. Guest performances by Kitana Infiniti and Kiana Thomsa and Alana Adonis. Glitter Gurlz drag show at 11:30 p.m. Nightly dance contest, sex toy giveaways, drink specials all night. Club S.N.O.N/CoCo’s, 11370 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.
CAZWELL LIVE AT THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE
See Cazwell live in concert on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1 a.m. His hits include “Seen Beyonce at Burger King,” “Tonight,” “Watch My Mouth” and “Ice Cream Truck.” A great night, don’t miss it. Parliament House is located at 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.H K.I.S.S. Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Revolution’s own DJ Infinite in the Hydrate Video Bar spinning hip-hop and R&B. DJ Pat Pat from South Beach taking over the dance floor with Top 40, house and dance. Special guest DJ Joey Paranoia from Raxxy’s Takeover bringing the hottest House, Electro on the patio. 21+ free before 11 p.m., $5 after. Shuttle from UCF Arena – $10 includes admission. Revolution is located at 375 S. Bumby Ave., downtown Orlando.
BOXERS VS. BRIEFS
Third annual Boxers vs. Briefs at Revolution, 375 S. Bumby Ave., downtown Orlando, on Thursay, Jan. 20 from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m No cover ‘til 11 p.m. for those 21+, no cover ‘til midnight with college or theme park employee I.D. Free drinks from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Showtime at midnight.
DRAG RACE SEASON 3 KICK OFF PARTY
Orlando’s official season 3 Launch Party for RuPaul’s Drag Races on Sunday, Jan. 23 from noon to 4 a.m. Meet Alexis Mateo from Florida, Yara Sofia from Puerto Rico and Mariah from Atlanta at the Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando. $1 well and beer until midnight, plus three shows with the world famous Footlight Players.
