Florida Agenda

BITTER SWEET THURSDAYS
Grand opening of Bitter Sweet Thursdays starting Thursday, July 28, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. An evening for women who love women and their friends with live shows all night pushing the limit of sex with cutting-edge burlesque shows intermingled with the best in Indie, ‘80s and Top 40 music. Staring the Reckless Dames. Drink specials. VIP bottle service available, please contact (954) 626-0082.

“THE PILLOWMAN”
Empire Stage (1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale) presents the thriller, “The Pillowman” now through July 30th, shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. “The Pillowman” centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. “Comedies don’t come any blacker than ‘The Pillowman,’” stated the New York Times. “Even those familiar with this British dramatist’s blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door (cash only). To purchase tickets via credit card please go to www.infinite-abyss.com. For information and reservations, call (954) 678-1496.

SORDID CONFESSIONS
Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7 to 10 p.m., at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Del Shores, creator of the cult favorite TV series “Sordid Lives” (starring Olivia Newton-John, Rue McClanahan, Leslie Jordan and Caroline Rhea) is touring his hilarious new standup show, “Sordid Confessions.” Whether he’s recalling details of his “slut” years or calling out the assholes and bitches he’s worked with, no subject is off-limits in Del Shores: “Sordid Confessions”. Warning, very raunchy, not PC and very gay. Tickets available at delshores.tix.com.

Broward Bares it 2011
Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – this year is being super-sized for your pleasure!

Have you ever wanted to see some of your favorite local and national singers, dancers, comedians and performers take their clothes off

? Well, here is your chance because on Friday, August 19th, inside the Paradise Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Drive in Hollywood, FL.), a host of them will be getting together for one night and taking “IT” off for you – all in the name of a good cause. Broward Bares It is a hilarious, sexy, steamy and zany night of burlesque, comedy and vaudeville dance acts and songs presented onstage in a Broadway atmosphere. For more information, visit www.Browardbaresit.com.

EqualiTEA POSTPONED
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the EqualiTEA Dance must be postponed to a later date to be announced. After many months of planning and organizing, hand in hand from the beginning with the Pride Center, and great excitement from the community, we were in the final stages of producing a truly memorable fundraising event. For those who purchased advance tickets or sponsored the event via The Pride Center website, your money will be refunded to your account. If you purchased a ticket via other means, please contact Jason Burns via email at jburns@pridecenterflorida.org to arrange for a refund.

“THE PILLOWMAN”
Empire Stage (1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale) presents the thriller, “The Pillowman” now through July 30th, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. “The Pillowman” centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. “Comedies don’t come any blacker than ‘The Pillowman,’” stated the New York Times. “Even those familiar with this British dramatist’s blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door (cash only). To purchase tickets via credit card please go to www.infinite-abyss.com. For information and reservations, call (954) 678-1496.

21st Annual Poverello Center Bowl-a-thon
The teams are forming for the 21st Annual Bowl-A-Thon to be held on Saturday August 13th. Registration at 11am Bowling begins at Noon.

To Register visit www.poverello.org and for more information contact Dale Madison, 954-561-3663 Ext. 123. The event will be held at the Sawgrass Lanes 8501 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL, 33321

Broward Bares it 2011
Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – this year is being super-sized for your pleasure!
Have you ever wanted to see some of your favorite local and national singers, dancers, comedians and performers take their clothes off? Well, here is your chance because on Friday, August 19th, inside the Paradise Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Drive in Hollywood, FL.), a host of them will be getting together for one night and taking “IT” off for you – all in the name of a good cause. Broward Bares It is a hilarious, sexy, steamy and zany night of burlesque, comedy and vaudeville dance acts and songs presented onstage in a Broadway atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.Browardbaresit.com.

A.J. CROSS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY/FUNDRAISER

A masquerade ball and fundraiser for Covenant House will be held tonight, Thursday, July 14, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Johnny’s Fort Lauderdale, 1116 West Broward Boulevard.

Boxers and Briefs Auction

Will be held at Bill’s on Wilton Drive on Monday, July 18, starting at 8 p.m.

A benefit for Tuesday’s Angels. Featuring some of the hottest bartenders in South Florida. Nikki Adams of Broward House, Miss Kitty, Russell Matheny of The Stable and Greg Phelps from Georgie’s Alibi are this year’s auctioneers and Toni Barone is this year’s special guest emcee. This year will feature a live underwear auction, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

Broward Bares it 2011

Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – this year is being super-sized for your pleasure!

Have you ever wanted to see some of your favorite local and national singers, dancers, comedians and performers take their clothes off? Well, here is your chance because on Friday, August 19th, inside the Paradise Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Drive in Hollywood, FL.), a host of them will be getting together for one night and taking “IT” off for you – all in the name of a good cause. Broward Bares It is a hilarious, sexy, steamy and zany night of burlesque, comedy and vaudeville dance acts and songs presented onstage in a Broadway atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.Browardbaresit.com.

21st Annual Poverello Center Bowl-A-Thon

The teams are forming for the 21st Annual Bowl-A-Thon to be held on Saturday August 13th. Registration at 11am Bowling begins at Noon. To Register visit www.poverello.org and for more information contact Dale Madison, 954-561-3663 Ext.

123. The event will be held at the Sawgrass Lanes 8501 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL, 33321

Leather Masked Ball Pool Party

Sunday July 17th The Cheston House will host the Leather Masked Ball Pool Part from 1-5pm. $10donation includes beer and light food. There will be free parking for the first 25 cars. The Chesterton, 520 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Center of the universe
The Manor Entertainment Complex presents The Center Of The Universe Gathering on Saturday, July 2nd , from 6:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Sorcerers, wizards, witches, princesses, warlords, magicians, hobbits and other ghastly creatures from across the galaxy will be converging on the Mystical Manor for a diplomatic mission involving potions and preposterousness. There will be dance floor position jostling from competing star system crews so, to avoid embarrassing defeat, we advise touching up on “the force” before mounting your broomstick/unicorn/spaceship/ beam-me-down-machine. The Loose Cantina Band will be playing from 10 to 11:30 p.m. followed by D.J. Irish Neal the Leprechaun plus D.J. Harry Pothead. The Manor is located at 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.

equaliTEA Tea Dance &?Pool Party
Sunday, July 24, from 2 to 7 p.m., at 641 NW 36th Street in Oakland Park. Featurinig D.J. Julian Marsh with complimentary full bar and food.

Free Hopper Shuttle (gratuity not included) and parking at Auto Zone at 35th and Andrews. Tickets are $25/door ($20/in advance at PrideCenterFlorida.org). 100% of the proceeds to benefit The Pride Center at Equality Park. Door prize: one week stay at Eagle Creek  Log Cabin in Maggie Valley, NC, near Asheville. Transportation not included.

(www.RoaringCreekCabins.com). Sponsorships available: Supporting ($100), VIP ($250) & Angel ($500) – Contact Jason Burns or Thomas Cross for more information. Want to volunteer? Contact Thomas Cross or Jeff Black.

broward bares it 2011
Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – this year is being super-sized for your pleasure!

Have you ever wanted to see some of your favorite local and national singers, dancers, comedians and performers take their clothes off? How about seeing them tempt you by doing a slow, sexy striptease? Well, here is your chance because on Friday, August 19th, inside the Paradise Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Drive in Hollywood, FL.), a host of them will be getting together for one night and taking “IT” off for you – all in the name of a good cause. Broward Bares It is a hilarious, sexy, steamy and zany night of burlesque, comedy and vaudeville dance acts and songs presented onstage in a Broadway atmosphere. The show climaxes in a not-to-be-missed mega-steamy finale, erupting with hot bodies all over the stage to make sure you get a happy ending. Be prepared to laugh, sweat, whistle, cat call, scream and salivate because the performers are going to give you all they got. After all, you wouldn’t want it any other way. For more information, visit www.Browardbaresit.com.