February 11, 2016
What's HOT South Florida :: 02/11 - 02/16
Scott Holland READ TIME: 5 MIN.
Thursday, Feb 11
South Florida Flag Football League presents the annual Florida Sunshine Cup, now in its sixth year, where teams from all across North America come to Fort Lauderdale and play for first place and a big trophy. The Florida Sunshine Cup continues through February 14. For more information on the Florida Sunshine Cup, e-mail Ron Via at [email protected].
Friday, Feb 12
"Where To Invade Next" opens today in Miami: AMC Aventura 24, AMC Sunset Place, Tropic Key West; in Broward at: Regal Oakwood 18/Hollywood, The Classic Gateway, Pompano 18; in Palm Beach at: Cinemark Palace 20 /Boca, Regal Shadowood 16/Boca Raton, Cinemark Paradise 24/Boca, Parisian CityPlace, Regal Downtown at the Gardens 16 Cinemas. Where to Invade Next is an expansive, rib-tickling, and subversive comedy in which Michael Moore, playing the role of "invader," visits a host of nations to learn how the U.S. could improve its own prospects. The creator of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine is back with this hilarious and eye-opening call to arms. Turns out the solutions to America's most entrenched problems already exist in the world-they're just waiting to be co-opted. Where to Invade is Rating: R and the run time is: 1 hr 50 minutes.
Saturday, Feb 13
Rumors celebrates their 3rd anniversary with "Vegas Night" starting at 6 pm. They are promising that this will be the largest Vegas Night ever done on the drive. Games include Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Roulette, Craps, Money Wheel and Slot Machines. There will be special raffles during the evening for some very great prizes, a free champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. Get your photo taken with some of the superstar impersonators: Whitney Houston, Elvis, Cher, Joan Rivers, Diana Ross, Donna Summer and Adele. All proceeds from this event benefit the Pride Center. Additional free parking is available at The Pride Center with free shuttle service from 5:30 to 11:00pm.
Lea DeLaria returns to Florida for the annual gala benefiting the Stonewall National Museum & Archives. The gala will be held at Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale at 8 p.m. For more information on Lea DeLaria, visit leadelaria.com. For more information on the Stonewall Museum & Archives, visit stonewall-museum.org.
The Ramrod features special guest DJ John Bata.
Wolf Bar presents DJGodfather, Herbie James spinning from 9 pm to close with no cover!
The Manor Saturdays presents "ZONE: Revolution" starring International DJ Tommy Love in the Ballroom along with sexy David Gravel (check him out on facebook, you will get addicted) as your VIP host and VIP host performer, the one and only Alan T. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays, invites everyone to bring your papi and celebrate Valentines with them or go there and find a papi to celebrate with. The night will be hosted by the Latina Goddess Erika Norell and feature their annual Hot Papi Contest with $300 in cash and prizes. The Latin room will feature the music of DJ Larry Larr and Latin Go-Go boys provided by Marco Perez. The Manor Saturdays is from 11pm to 4 am and features no cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for members and $7 for non-members.
Sunday, Feb 14
The Flamingo Theater Bar (The Four Ambassadors Building, 801 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami) presents a unique comedy full of family, misunderstandings, love, and of course, laughs! This show is called "My Latino Gay Wedding" and it will have its premiere at the Flamingo Theater at 6 p.m. tonight. A limited engagement, this show will be performed every Sunday at 6 p.m. through March 6. This is a bilingual production, but you will be sure to enjoy yourselves whether you speak only English, only Spanish or are bilingual. Tickets are on sale via the website ReadyToTickets.com. General admission costs $35 per person and VIP tickets cost $45 per person; the VIP tickets entitle you to share drinks and wedding cake with the cast after the show. For more information on "My Latino Gay Wedding," visit the show's Facebook page at facebook.com/MyLatinoGayWedding.
The Boardwalk presents the Mr. Heart On Contest, where past "New Meat" contest winners will return to compete for $1,000 in cash and prizes. For contest rules contact Victor.
Village Pub presents Electra in "Living The Legends" at 9:30pm. This is your last chance to see last summer's extravaganza that took Provincetown by storm. Dorectly following Electra's show witll be "Life's A Drag" with Daisy Deadpetals and Erika Norell.
Monday, Feb 15
Country Queen Mondays at 8pm at Scandals Saloon features hostess Candy as Loretta Lynn and special guests Agatha Talia, Misty Eyez and Leila.
Tuesday, Feb 16
The Pride of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen, and the E Street Band, will be the BB&T Center in Sunrise tonight at 7:30 p.m. Their current tour is called "The River Tour," which is an homage to the classic 1980 Springsteen album The River. Tickets are available to purchase online from TheBBTCenter.com or from the BB&T Center box office. Tickets start at $55 for plaza, mezzanine and club seating, and at $150 for general admission floor seating. For more information on Bruce Springsteen, visit brucespringsteen.net.
The Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC) presents their February Mixer at Caf� Vico (1125 N federal Highway) from 5:30-7:30pm. The night will feature appetizers provided by Caf� Vico and 1 complimentary Reyka Vodka cocktail. This event is free for GFLGLCC member s and only $10 for future members. To RSVP (not required) or for more info email Keith at [email protected].
This is HOT
Wolfe Video announces the release of the acclaimed international drama "How To Win At Checkers (Every Time)" on DVD via Wolfe Video and major retailers, plus across all digital platforms including iTunes, Vimeo On Demand, and WolfeOnDemand.com. Thailand's submission for Best Foreign Language Film to the 2016 Academy Awards, "How To Win At Checkers" is a riveting, bittersweet coming-of-age drama set on the gritty fringes of Bangkok.
Synopsis: Superstar Thai actor-model Toni Rakkaen headlines this striking debut feature from Korean-American writer-director Josh Kim. As the now grown Oat, he recalls his childhood experience of trying to rescue his gay older brother Ek from being drafted into military service. As Ek grapples with the gritty realities of life in Bangkok - working at a bar for male hustlers and sex-workers - he has also found love with his more privileged boyfriend Jai. When the moment of truth arrives with the draft lottery these 21-year-olds must draw either a black or a red slip to possibly be conscripted into the armed forces. Who will be sent off to the service and who will get to stay home? "How To Win At Checkers" is 80 minutes long and is available for $24.95 USA WolfeVideo.com