On this Blog, I will post a highlight of some of the LGBT
non-profit and political events that are going on in Ft. Lauderdale each month,
so folks who want to attend can put them on their Calendars.
Thursday, May 1 – GLLN Luncheon – 11:45pm – 1:15pm. Timpano
Italian Chophouse, 450 E Las Olas
Boulevard, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301. Monthly luncheons are the first Thursday of every month. The
mission for the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Network is to provide a social
network in which gay, lesbian and gay friendly lawyers can develop their
practices through friendships, referral relationships and professional
development. Our intention is to fully realize a true business and social
network and to provide the opportunity to our participants to support one
another in our practices, to promote ourselves within our firms, and to offer a
helping hand to each other when needed. http://www.glln.org/events/
Friday, May 2 - Sunday May 11 – The
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, is
based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood with additional
films screened at locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The 16th Miami Gay
& Lesbian Film Festival will take place from. The Miami Gay & Lesbian
Film Festival is committed to its mission: To inspire, entertain and educate
the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally
diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary
perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. The
festival has grown from a 3-day event in which 25 films were presented to the
current format of 10 days with 65+ films. The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film
Festival is an internationally acclaimed event serving as a platform for
numerous World Premiers, North American Premiers and East Coast Premiers. The
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is the first MAJOR LGBT film festival to
occur in the calendar year, setting the tone for the entire LGBT film festival
season. http://www.mglff.com/
Saturday, May 3, 2014 – NO H8 Campaign Photo
Shoot –
2:00pm - 5:00pm. The Wetin
Fort Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The first of three
Open Photo Shoots in FLORIDA. *This location is not to be confused with The
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. * *COME CAMERA READY *WEAR WHITE NOH8
Posing Fees/Costs: SOLO PHOTOS .......... $40.00. COUPLE & GROUP PHOTOS
........ $25.00 per person. Celebrity Photographer & NOH8 Co-Founder Adam
Bouska will be working around the clock to photograph 5-10 frames for each
person that comes through. The final selection he chooses will be retouched and
made available to you in approximately 8 weeks through the website (timeline
subject to change): www.NOH8Campaign.com
Tuesday, May 6 – Mack Power Lunch – 11:30am – 1:30pm at Beauty & The
Feast @ The Atlantic Hotel. 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale,
FL. At the beginning of every Power Lunch we offer approx. 30 minutes to
introduce yourself and chat with fellow attendees in a social setting. There
may be a very brief presentation by an event sponsor to share insights and
industry information. Then the rest of our time is enjoying lunch and breaking
the ice to develop professional friendships with everyone around you.
$33.00, Advance Registration required: www.mackplanet.com
May 7-12 – Beach Bear Weekend benefiting the Pride Center of
South Florida – Join
the migration with thousands of other bears to the warm beaches of Fort
Lauderdale May 7th-13th this event draws Bears from all over the globe to bask
on some of the best beaches in the world by day and have the crazy Fort
Lauderdale bear parties at night. http://beachbearweekend.com/
Thursday, May 8 – Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Gay and
Lesbian Business Xchange (GLBX) Business After Hours. – 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Curiosities Auction
House, 1105 NE 13th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Broward County's
premiere gay-friendly networking organization, maximizing our member’s business
profitability. The GLBX Business After Hours receptions are a key element
in creating and fostering these relationships. The GLBX meets either the
second or the fourth Thursday of each month, depending on venue. http://www.ftlchamber.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=GLBX%20admin%20Events
Friday, May 9 – SunServe Silver Serve Luncheon – 11:00am – 1:00pm. ArtServe, 1350 E.
Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL. SunServe is a model 501(c)(3) nonprofit
social service agency serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Questioning (LGBTQ) community in South Florida. We provide high quality,
compassionate, and progressive care for all, including those in financial need,
minorities, youth, seniors, families, and those with life-challenging physical
or emotional conditions. We also perform numerous education and outreach
projects. Kindly RSVP by calling 954.764.5150 ext. 114.
May 14-18 Aqua Girl 2014 – As the largest charity women’s
week in the country, your participation in Aqua Girl® contributes to a
very good cause. In fact, 100% of the proceeds from Aqua Girl® benefit the
Aqua Foundation for Women, a
not-for-profit foundation whose primary mission is to serve as the funding
catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South
Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives. For information on Aqua
Girl® including media information, sponsorship, or performing at Aqua Girl®,
please contact Robin Schwartz, Executive Director of Aqua
Foundation for Women. http://www.aquagirl.org/
Tuesday,
May 13 – Mack Mixer Fort Lauderdale
– 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Dapur, 1620 N Federal Hwy., Fort
Lauderdale, FL. There’s no doubt MACK continues to redesign how business people
create new relationships and establish friendships - regardless of sexuality.
MACK aims to be the most reliable business and social network for the Gay and
Lesbian Community of South Florida. Join their mailing list, register for a
lunch, swing by one of the mixers, but most important - bring your friends!
Everyone is welcome. MACK is less about orientation and all about discovering
untapped opportunities! For information, visit: http://mackplanet.com
Tuesday,
May 13 – The Pride Center’s Founders Circle Reception
–
6:00 – 8:00pm. Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, 2473 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33304 . The Founder's Circle are individuals who make a monthly gift of
$100 to the Pride Center. If you are interested in attending the event to see
what it is all about, just email me at rubinlee@yahoo.com and I will put you on
the Guest list. There is no commitment to become a Founder, just a chance to
meet folks and hear about the great work the Pride Center is doing.
Thursday, May 15 – GLLN Happy Hour – 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Mustang Lounge at Bill’s Filling Station,
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Complimentary
appetizers and 2-for-1 happy hour drink prices The mission for the Gay &
Lesbian Lawyers Network is to provide a social network in which gay, lesbian
and gay friendly lawyers can develop their practices through friendships,
referral relationships and professional development. Our intention is to fully
realize a true business and social network and to provide the opportunity to
our participants to support one another in our practices, to promote ourselves
within our firms, and to offer a helping hand to each other when needed. http://www.glln.org/uncategorized/happy-hour/
Saturday, May 17– Pet Project Yappy Hour – 3:00pm – 9:00pm. Hunters Fort Lauderdale, 2232 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. Dog Wash 3-7pm, Small Dogs $10, Bigger Dogs $15,
Silent Auctions. Make a donation or drop off Pet Food and receive a FREE drink
ticket. ** Dogs are allowed in the bar during Yappy Hour. PLEASE SHARE IS WITH
ALL YOUR PET LOVER FRIENDS. https://www.facebook.com/events/265494833623953/
Wednesday, May 21 – The Equality Garden Club – The Equality Park Garden Club meets
every 3rd Wednesday of the month except December. It is a Gay and
straight friendly garden club with a variety of plant related events.
Meetings include a guest speaker with a horticultural topic, plant
exchange, raffle table, and refreshments. For more info contact for Chuck
Nicholls at canick@aol.com
Tuesday, May 27 – GFLGLCC Lunch, Learn & Network with Advocates for Surrogacy – 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Dapur, 1620 N Federal
Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL. Join us on May 27th when we will take over the Bali
Room at Dapur for an intimate lunch of not more than 25. We'll begin at Noon
and end promptly at 1 PM. Our featured speaker will be Candace O'Brien of
Advocates for Surrogacy. The subject will be "Building Your Family Through
Surrogacy.” https://www.facebook.com/events/651225274956345/
To see a listing of other
events, check out OutClique, South Florida’s newest and most fabulous site for Gay South
Florida. They feature gay and gay-friendly events. Drink specials, social
events, charity functions, leather themed groups, dance parties, whatever is
going on, its there. OutClique is your one-stop-shot for the gay happenings in
South Florida. http://www.outclique.org/index.php/event-list
Save the Date:
Saturday, September 20 – 3rd Annual Reverse Quinceanera Pageant benefiting Sunserve –6:00pm – 9:00pm. Second Presbyterian Church located at 1400 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 SAVE THE DATE!!!
Island City Art Walk – Held
on the 3rd Friday of each month, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., November through April,
along the 1.1 mile Wilton Drive, in the Wilton Manors Art and Entertainment
District. The official participants include galleries, eclectic stores, cafes,
boutiques and upscale restaurants, which will host over 40 local artists. This
is a grassroots collaboration bringing culture and business together for the
public to enjoy. http://www.islandcityartwalk.com/
December 11 – Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Holiday Party – 6:00pm –
9:00pm. Blue Martini, 2432 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. http://www.glln.org/events/
Thanks,
Lee Rubin
rubinlee@yahoo.com
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