Whats HOT South Florida :: Feb. 25 - March 2

Thursday, Feb 25

Natura Dermatology and Cosmetics presents a Live Demonstration Event from 11am to 6 pm. In honor of their body contouring center in coconut creek, join them for special event only discounts, refreshments, raffle prizes, and a live demonstration of UltraShape, which is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses pulsed ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells - with no downtime or signs of treatment. RSVP at 954-537-4106 or at NaturaDermatology.com.

Village Pub presents Celebrity Squares with Jerry Halliday and his world-famous puppets at 9:30pm (the 4th Thursday of every month).

Cargo Imported Furniture welcomes "The Pink Nail Society" for their prostate cancer awareness event from 7-10 pm. The event will feature a silent auction, on site health screenings, and complimentary food and drinks. For more information visit them online at: PinkNailSociety.com

Lake Worth Playhouse presents Inherit the Wind. This is the play that has as its genesis the events of the famous Scopes trial. Preview night is tonight at 8pm with opening tomorrow night and running through March 13. To Purchase tickets call 561-586-6410 or online at Lakeworthplayhouse.org

The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) presents its Spotlight Mega-Mixer Networker from 6-9 pm at Mina's Mediterraneo (749 NE 79th Street). Cocktails will be served courtesy of Bacardi & Grey Goose Vodka. Complimentary food courtesy of Mina's Mediterraneo. Mingle and network with over 200 Chamber members, guests and the community at large. Admission is free for Chamber members; based on level of membership and $15 for non-members. RSVP at Gaybizmiami.com, [email protected] or call 305-673-4440.

Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive) presents a free film screening and discussion of The Naked Civil Servant at 7pm. Based on Quentin Crisp's 1968 autobiography. Hosted by Larry Ferber, three time Emmy-Nominated television producer and host of The Living Room movie series at FAU. Join them for a glass of wine before the film. Seating is Limited.

Friday, Feb 26

KINK: a Leather, Fetish, Rubber, Gear party takes place at Wolf Barat 9pm. Bears, leather men, guys of all ages and sizes, put on your gear and get to Wolf for KINK; Gear Invasion. Kink will feature vendors, demonstrations, and free giveaways by Treasure Island Media & Dark Alley Media. More information at wolfbars.club or #Jointhepack at Wolf Bars on Facebook & Twitter/wolfbarftl on Twitter

Saturday, February 27

The Ramrod presents Drummer, Drummer, the Leather Fraternity Party with no cover and dancing and demos beginning at 11pm.

The Manor Saturdays presents sexy DJ Paul DeLeon in the Ballroom. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents a tribute to the start of Ru Paul;'s Drag Race Season 8 with Season 5 star, Puerto Rican, Lineysha Sparx. Lineysha will be hold a meet and greet following the show. The night will also star Sasha Lords, and DJ Larry Larr spinning all your favorites. Hot Latin Go-Go Papi's provided by Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4am with no cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for member and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, February 28

Wolf Bar Wilton Manors presents the premiere of DrinkNDrag Sundays at 11pm, and they invite you to join the show stopping cast for two back-to-back shows starring Calypso Monroe, Twat LaRouge, Deja Devonier, Sasha Lords + weekly special guests. Hosted by Nicole Halliwell.

Unity Coalition presents "Elevate," a day of workshops, tools and inspiration at the Miami Botanical Garden from 10am to 4 pm. Admission is $30 for adults and $20 for anyone 18 and under. For more information go to: UnityCoalition.org

Jackhammer Sundays at Club 2031 presents Adult Video star Rocco Steele with 2 live shows at 8 and 10pm along with DJ Adam West all night. Doors open at Jackhammer Sundays at 4 pm and they feature $1 hotdogs until 5pm as well as many other specials all night long.

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy's Gospel Jubilee at 6pm. This is a joyful celebration of Southern Gospel.

Monday, February 29

Country Queens at Scandals Saloon at 8pm is hosted by Nancy as Martina McBride and features Mitzi Goldberg and Doug Blevins.

The Boardwalk presents a "Leap Year Party" as they throw back to 1985, the year the Boardwalk opened up. The night will feature special guest performances doing shows from that ERA and 1985 prices.

Tuesday, March 1

The GFLGLCC's (Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) quarterly luncheon takes place from 11:30am to 1:30pm at J. Marks. Admission is $35 for members and $40 for future members and includes a 3 course lunch, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity. To RSVP or for further information email [email protected]

Wednesday, March 2

Wolf Cuff 6th annual benefit for Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue (Grateflpaws.org) takes place at Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar. From 6-8pm is the VIP Cocktail reception followed at 8-10:30pm by the main event.

This is HOT

In the fall of 1973, a cocktail party was given by Charles Pollack, a West Hollywood designer, for his house guest Bette Davis and her guest Mae West. Bette and Mae had never met, but each held the other in high regard.

Miss West was accompanied by her two escorts, Stan Musgrove and Glenn Shahan, who were eager to meet Miss Davis. Also present were Chuck Pollock, Vik Greenfield, who had been Miss Davis's personal assistant, and Wes Wheadon, a neighbor and friend of the host and Miss Davis.

That night, Wes was the bartender, and he tape recorded the evening as he served drinks. The conversation was kept lively thanks to questions posed by the guests. Nothing was sacred, and alcohol loosened tongues as the evening progressed. The conversation covered a multitude of topics. The ladies discussed their careers, how they crafted their unique styles of acting, and their screen images. They discussed writing scripts, demanding pay, screen rights, residuals, the film business and politics of the film business at its height. Censorship, the Hays Code, popularity, husbands, boyfriends, children and family and even what each thought of being impersonated. Fairness in employment was discussed, and a host of other topics. "Girl Chat" as it were.

In 2011, the tape recording made that night was painstakingly restored and synched to on-screen actors' movements to create this film, bringing the original party back to life. It was completed late in 2014. Many invented and innovative techniques were used to bring the evening to the screen The documentary also adds backstory clarification to the topics under discussion, narrated by Sally Kellerman, illuminating the very real impact each woman had not only on film history, but on our culture today. When Bette met Mae is available from MVD Entertainment Group (mvdb2b.com) and is on sale for only $11.21.