Florida Agenda

“THERE COMES A TIME”
Miss Coco Peru in her all new show “Miss Coco Peru: There Comes a Time” on Friday, September 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. The return of the celebrated monologist/singer/actor-actress Miss Coco Peru in an all-new, cabaret-style evening of stories, songs, lots of laughs – and a surprise or two. Legions of Coco-philes know that Miss Peru’s shows fearlessly explore all facets of human nature, expertly turning darkness into illumination.

“This time,” says Coco, “I’ve decided to do something a little different. I wanted to try something a bit lighter, a night of pure fun with Coco.” For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/183543.

LAY-BEAR DAY POOL PARTY
Sunday, September 4, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Last year, 500 people attended, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. This will also be a kick-off party for Beach Bear Weekend 2012, that will be happening May 10th-14th of next year. A $12 beer bust along with the $8 rum buckets and $4 Russian Standard Vodka specials. D.J. Daddy-O will once again be spinning his signature mix of music, so big thanks to him for making all the parties sound so great. There will be a Hospitality Suite at the hotel for the guests that want to take a play break. No cover. At The Depot, 2935 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Parking is available up and down the street and they have rented the Citibank parking lot on the corner of Oakland Park and Federal for the over flow.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
Celebrate two amazing years with Adam and Gallery 101 along with the debut of Fresh Catering and Events. Bring a friend to eat, drink and view art. On Saturday, September 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gallery 101, 3350 NE 33rd Street in the Galt Ocean Village Shoppes in Fort Lauderdale.

PET ADOPTION WEEKEND
A Pet Adoption Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at The
Pet Project, 1164 E. Oakland Park Boulevard. Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Rescuers and shelters are welcome to bring “adoptees”. Water and treats for the pets will be provided and hot dogs and sodas will also available for sale. There will also be a tent sale with 50% off selected merchandise at The Pet Project Thrift Store. For more information, visit www.petprojectforpets.org.

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENT
Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament taking place on three nights, Saturday, September 17, Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, November 5. Tournaments will be limited to the first 32-40 players who sign up. To register, please visit womeninnetwork.com/Poker.html.

HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR
An all new spin on the traditional happy hour that will get your heart beating, your mind relaxed and your body’s energy flowing. August 18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Pride Center’s PALS Project will partner with CAMP For Health for a Healthy Happy Hour. Are you curious about acupuncture, but scared of the needles? Have you ever wanted to try yoga, but doubted your flexibility? Have you heard of Reiki, but aren’t sure exactly what it is? This is the event for you. Simple acupuncture, massage, Reiki, yoga and guided meditation. Please dress comfortably to participate. Registration/light refreshments from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Presentations and demonstrations from 6 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP or for more information, contact Michael Childers at (954) 463-9011×305. To be held at the Pride Center, 2040 Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors.

Broward Bares it 2011
Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – th is 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.

ROYAL PALMS AUGUST T-DANCE
Featuring deejays Lydia Prim and Jason Gonzales on Sunday, August 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 717 Breakers Avenue on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Domestic beer buckets $12, import beer buckets $12, Finlandia Vodka drinks $5, Bacardi Rum buckets $10. Cover $5. RSVP on Facebook and receive free admission. (Each attendee must RSVP individually)

“THERE COMES A TIME”
Miss Coco Peru in her all new show “Miss Coco Peru: There Comes a Time” on Friday, September 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. The return of the celebrated monologist/singer/actor-actress Miss Coco Peru in an all-new, cabaret-style evening of stories, songs, lots of laughs – and a surprise or two. Legions of Coco-philes know that Miss Peru’s shows fearlessly explore all facets of human nature, expertly turning darkness into illumination. “This time,” says Coco, “I’ve decided to do something a little different. I wanted to try something a bit lighter, a night of pure fun with Coco.” For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/183543.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
Celebrate two amazing years with Adam and Gallery 101 along with the debut of Fresh Catering and Events. Bring a friend to eat, drink and view art. On Saturday, September 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gallery 101, 3350 NE 33rd Street in the Galt Ocean Village Shoppes in Fort Lauderdale.