What's HOT South Florida :: April 14 - 18

Thursday, April 14

Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) continues its John Waters Turns 70! - Film Festival with "Polyester, "a 1981 American black comedy film directed, produced, and written by John Waters, and starring Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, and Mink Stole. It was filmed in Waters' native Baltimore, Maryland, and features a gimmick called "Odorama," whereby viewers could smell what they saw on screen through scratch and sniff cards. The film is a satirical look at suburban life involving divorce, abortion, adultery, alcoholism, foot fetishism and the Religious Right.

The Pride Factory is featuring 20% off select underwear from today until April 20. While at the PF check out the new line they are carrying: Eppure Luca Intimo.

Village Pub presents Village Voice 2015 winner, Michael Scott in "It's My Life." Their 2015 champion returns for another awesome concert.

Scandals Saloon presents a Pan-Fetish-Kink Kickoff party (leather to latex, pups to plushies) for Fur-Furl weekend. The night will also feature a best fetish gear contest at 11 pm with $250 cash prize.

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage comes to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a limited two week engagement (April 12 - 24 Tickets are available at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, online at BrowardCenter.org, or by calling (954) 462-0222. For more information, please visit us.dirtydancingontour.com.

Friday, April 15

Matty's Wilton Park presents "Matty's Marauders Damsel in Diss-Dress, Softball Turnabout Fundraiser" at 8pm hosted by Nancy Ross. The night will feature drag shows, and a silent auction.

Wolf Bar presents Direct from Las Vegas, Jerry Halliday and his famous puppets at 7pm. The Las Vegas Review-Journal said "A strong polished act with a lot of laughs brisk barbs rapid fire repartee and clever comedy material."

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to Fort Lauderdale at the Parker Playhouse for one night only. Toeing the line between high art and high camp, Les Ballets Trockadero is an international phenomenon, beloved for its parodies of ballet classics like "Swan Lake." "The Comedy of the Trocks" is only outmatched by the dancer's panache and technical prowess. This all male ballet company, delicately stuffed into tutus will delight dance aficionados and newbies alike. To purchase tickets go to BrowardCenter.org or call 954-462-0222.

Saturday, April 16

Wolf Bar premiers "Leather Wolf Saturdays" (Leather Fetish Latex and Kink) and if you wear your gear you get drink specials from all night long. The night will also feature no cover, free pizza after 9pm, and the pool tables open all night long.

Rumors, as part of Fur-Furl weekend presents "Roadhouse Rubber Party" (this is a latex/rubber/neoprene and everything in between party) at 9pm. The night will include a best rubber/gear contest at midnight with $300 in prizes.

The Ramrod presents the Policeman's Ball from 11pm to 3 am, which is a benefit for Mr. Ramrod Darran Mazaika (a medically retired Policeman) to help send him to International Mr. Leather in Chicago. The event will feature roaming judges giving away bar tabs for best police attire.

The Manor Saturdays presents the One Magical Weekend National DJ Tour starring DJ Deanne (who ROCKED the Manor when she was there 2 months ago). One Magical Weekend will be on hand giving out discount codes so this is a great opportunity to purchase your OMW tickets and save money. They will be giving out some free Hollywood Studio Saturday night tickets as well as tank tops T-shirts and swag. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio Noche Latina Saturdays presents special guests Taina Norell and Lady Charisse along with resident DJ Larry Larr and hot Latin Go-Go Papi's provided by Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature No Cover until midnight and only $5 after midnight for member and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, April 17

Comedienne Wanda Sykes will be performing at the Hard Rock Live Hollywood at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Hard Rock Live Hollywood box office and online via Wanda Sykes' website at WandaSykes.com. Tickets for the 300 level seats are $30 per person, 200 level seats are priced at $30 and $60, and main floor seating is priced at $45 and $60.

The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus under the direction of Gary Keating invites everyone to their 30th anniversary season fundraiser from 5-8:30pm at 13 Restaurant & Bar. To make a reservation please call 954-832-0060

Monday, April 18

I usually only write about events in South Florida, but here is the exception as tonight brings the return of MISS FLORIDA F.I. AT LARGE PAGEANT at the Parliament House in Orlando. Seating is at 7:30 with the pageant sharply at 8pm. For more information call 954-478-4587.

HOT Stuff

In recognition of the great strides made by the GLBT Community over the last year, each Menin Hospitality property (Gale South Beach, Sanctuary South Beach, Kaskades South Beach and Bentley South Beach) is offering a unique promotion: Guests who book and stay throughout the month of April will receive 25% off their stay. Each property is also conveniently just steps away from South Beach's top nightlife, restaurants and shopping districts to celebrate in style all month long.

This is HOT

Mind Of Mine, Zayn's highly anticipated debut album featuring the #1 hit single "PiLlOwT4lK," is available on RCA Records.

As an added bonus for his fans, ZAYN has premiered the latest visual element from Mind Of Mine with the video for "BeFoUr." The video is produced by Black Dog Films and the Directors Bureau and was shot in Manchester, England. Noisey calls "BeFoUr" "an ultra-dancey jam that combines a super groovy beat and ZAYN's super smooth voice," and the track was featured as one of Entertainment Weekly's "Best Songs of the Week." Teen Vogue proclaims "it's a clear message: ZAYN is a solo star, and he should be."

"PiLlOwT4lK," the first single from Mind Of Mine, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, #1 on the U.S. Digital Songs Chart, #1 on the U.K. singles sales charts, and #1 on Billboard's On Demand Songs Chart. The video for "PiLlOwT4lK" was released in January and has now amassed over 250 million views. Mind Of Mine is available in standard and deluxe editions, as well as a deluxe exclusive version available only at Target