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, December 1 – Broward House
World AIDS Day Vigil & Remembrance Walk – 7:00pm. Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton
Manors. Join our community at Hagen Park and then walk to the Pride Center for
a World AIDS Day vigil at the Pride Center. www.pridecenter.org
Thursday, December 1 – Fort
Lauderdale World AIDS Day 2016 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Dillard High School, 2501 NW 11th
Street, Fort Lauderdale. Join the community for an evening of commemorating
World AIDS Day. Get involved. Get the facts on HIC. Learn where to get tested
and treated. HIV is preventable, and a healthy life after being diagnosed with
HIV is possible! Join us in calling on world leaders to keep the promise on
ending HIV globally. Free to the public. Free food after the program. Special
performance by South Florida artist Antonia Jenae’. Questions? Call Jeff Owens
at (404) 457-7247.
Saturday, December 3
–
SAGE of South Florida Monthly Luncheon – 12:30pm – 2:00pm at the Herb Skolnic Center in Pompano
Beach. Call (954) 634-7219 to reserve your space. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Monday, December 5 – Dining with
Pride – 11:00am –
10:00pm. Burger21, Both Locations: 2949 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale,
FL and 2451 S. University Drive, Davie, FL. Support the Pride Center by having
Lunch or Dinner at Burger21. MUST MENTION: “The Pride Center.” www.pridecenter.org
Monday, December 5 – The State of
Stonewall –7:00pm. ArtServe
Auditorium at Stonewall Library & Archives, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale. Let us catch you up on all that we have been working on. Please
join the staff of Stonewall National Museum & Archives for an interactive
presentation covering a report on our accomplishments over the past year and
what projects are being planned for the future. Be the first to hear an
announcement of the 2017-2018 exhibition schedule! The public is invited and
encouraged to attend. RSVP by emailing Chris Rudisill, Executive Director at
chris@stonewall-museum.org or by calling 954-763-8565.
Tuesday, December 6 – Mack Power
Lunch – 11:30am –
1:30pm TBD. 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.
$34.00, Advance Registration required: www.mackplanet.com
Thursday, December 8 – We Got Jokes
Poverello Comedy Night – 8:00pm – 10:00pm. We have 3 great comedians to perform. My Big Funny
Peter, K.C. Guy and Eric Contreras. 100% of the door proceeds will help
Poverello provide nearly 3,000 traditional holiday meals to the less fortunate.
Admission will be $20 at door or $15 if you bring a bag of canned goods. Each
door entry will provide a complete traditional holiday meal. Limited seating
available.
For more
information about the health and nutritional services provided at Poverello, go
to www.poverello.org
Thursday, December 8 – Wilton Manors
Holiday Lighting Ceremony – 6:30 PM.Jaycee Park
Wilton
Drive / NE 21st Court Wilton Manors, FL. The City of Wilton Manors welcomes one
and all to kick off the holidays at the annual lighting of the holiday Menorah,
Kinara and of course, the Wilton Manors Christmas Tree. There will be musical
performances by local artists, food, vendors and lots of holiday festivities. http://wiltonmanors.com/calendar.aspx?eid=2582
Thursday, December 8 –
SAGE of South Florida Monthly Women’s Luncheon – 12:00pm
- 2:00pm at The Ark, 6255 Sterling Road, Davie, FL. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Friday, December 9, 2016 – Pei Wei
Fundraiser for Pride Fort Lauderdale – 11:00am -
10:00pm.Pei Wei Fort Lauderdale, 1730 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. HELP MAKE PRIDE FORT LAUDERDALE A FREE EVENT!Have a meal at Pei Wei
and support Pride.Pei Wei will donate 20% of your total order when you MENTION
PRIDE at our dining event. This location only!
Friday, December 9 – SunServe
Silver Serve Luncheon
– 11:00am – 1:00pm (Second Friday of the Month). ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise
Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Every Second Friday of the Month. 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.
Saturday, December 10 – Holiday
Treasures With The South Florida Pride Wind – 7:00pm
- 9:00pm. Broward Center For The Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Join the
South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, Steel Band, and Jazz Ensemble as we renew
our holiday spirit with "Holiday Treasures"! Tickets are $20.00 and
are available online now!
browardcenter.org/events/detail/sfpwe1617-holiday-treasures
Saturday, December 10 – Pride Center Bingo – Second Saturdays of Each Month.
6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors.
Main Hall, Schubert Building. Bingo; proceeds benefit The Pride Center. The
cost is $15.00 for the Bingo Package. There will be a concession stand
open and there is a 50/50 raffle. In general about $1100.00 in prizes are given
out. http://www.pridecenterflorida.org/
Sunday, December 11 – SAGE Holiday
Party – 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Galuppi’s, 1103 N
Federal Hwy Pompano Beach, Florida. Join us as SAGE celebrates the holidays at
Galuppi's Restaurant. This event is a capacity only event so get your
reservations and payment in early as this event will surely sell out. sagewebsite.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FLYER-Galuppis-Holiday-Party.pdf
Sunday, December 11 – Gay Men's
Chorus of South Florida Holiday at the Hard Rock – 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Join the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida for
their season debut at the Hard Rock Live with an evening designed to bring
people of all backgrounds together through holiday music. The Chorus will
perform with a 12-piece orchestra, featuring special guest artist Linda Eder!
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00513BBA528DE0?brand=hrseminole
Tuesday, December 13 – Mack Mixer
Fort Lauderdale –
6:30pm - 9:00pm. TBD. 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! Entry $10 includes one Kettle One Cocktail.
For information, visit: www.mackplanet.com
Wednesday, December 14 – The Dolphin
Democrats Holiday Party – 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Coral
Ridge Towers East Clubhouse, 3601 NE 32 Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. $15 per
person, FREE with Dolphin Democrats membership or membership renewal purchased
AFTER October 1, 2016. http://www.dolphindems.org
Thursday, December 15 – Stonewall
Society VIP Preview –
6:00pm – 8:00pm. Stonewall National Museum, 2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Supporters
and guests of the Stonewall Society circle of donors to Stonewall National
Museum & Archives are cordially invited to attend a private VIP reception
of the exhibition opening of THE LURE OF PROVINCETOWN. Complimentary hors
d'oeuvres and Open Bar. To learn more about joining Stonewall Society or to
RSVP, email Chris Rudisill, Executive Director, at Chris@stonewall-museum.org,
call 954-763-8565 or join Stonewall Society online at stonewall-museum.org with
a gift of $250 or more.
Friday, December 16 – Celebrate the
Season with the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida – 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Avenue, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33315. Join the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida for their
encore performance of Celebrate the season at Sunshine Cathedral. This is an
evening designed to bring people of all backgrounds together through holiday
music. The Chorus will perform with a 12-piece orchestra.
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10121321
Friday, December 16 – Caroling
Together with Pride –
6:30pm – 9:00pm. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. Join in a
fun, festive night of singing songs of the Season to our seniors! Meet at
6:30pm sharp to socialize and “tune-up”, then spread holiday cheer at servers
neighborhood senior living facilities. Elf-wear & Xmas attire highly
encouraged! Wrapped present for our Annual Children’s Toy Drive welcome. www.pridecenter.org
Tuesday, December 20 – Greater Fort
Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Mixer On The River
Queen – 05:30pm - 8:00pm. Bahia Mar Marina
Fort Lauderdale, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Join us as
Reyka Vodka presents the December Holiday Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater Fort
Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce on the new River Queen
Riverboat. You'll enjoy:
· Open Bar with Reyka Vodka Drinks
5:30 - 7:30
· Cash Bar for all Other Drinks
· Heavy Hors d'oeuvres while Docked by
Temptations Catering
· Wonderful Deserts on the Cruise by
Temptations Catering
Agenda:
· We'll remain dockside from 5:30 PM -
7:00 PM
· Optional Complimentary River Cruise
from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-holiday-mixer-on-the-river-queen-2434
Monday, December 26 – SAGE
Men's Night Out – 5:30 pm at Tropics Piano Bar and
Restaurant. Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics for
cocktails, dinner and lively conversation. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Save the Date:
Thursday, January 5 – GLLN Social Luncheon – 11:45am - 1:15pm. Timpano
Chophouse
450 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301. Monthly luncheons are on 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. APPROVED FOR ONE (1) CLE ETHICS CREDIT FOR THIS LUNCHEON. http://www.glln.org/events/
Wednesday, January 11 – Dolphin
Democrats Meeting –
Second Wednesday of Each Month. 7:00pm. The Pride Center, 2040 A North
Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL. 7:00 pm – Pizza and social. 7:30 pm –
Meeting. “Further, it shall be the mission of this organization to foster good
will between gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the
Democratic Party and the community at large. We seek individual freedom in the
framework of a just society and political freedom in the framework of
meaningful participation by all citizens.” http://www.dolphindems.org/
Tuesday, January 17 – GFLGLCC
October Mixer –
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT. L Bar in the Seminole Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino. Join us as Reyka Vodka presents the October
Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of
Commerce. http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/
Wednesday, January 18 – 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
Thursday,
January 19 – GLBX After Hours Networking – 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TBD. Mix &
Mingle with a fun group of like-minded business professionals!
http://www.ftlchamber.com/index.php?src=events&submenu=Members&srctype=detail&category=Events&refno=110987
Thursday,
January 19 – GLLN Happy Hour – (Third Thursday
of Each Month). 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. TBD. Happy Hours are on the 3rd Thursday
of
every month at various locations
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks and
complimentary appetizers. Come networks with local professionals. For more
information, visit www.glln.org.
Saturday, January 21 – Wilton Manors Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each
month – 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. 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.
Experience Stonewall Gallery, as part of the Art Walk On Wilton Drive.
Free admission and festive offerings along Wilton Drive and throughout Wilton
Manors. https://www.facebook.com/events/1636973699909440/
Monday, January 23 – Wilton Manors’
Annual Classical Concert – Hagen Park Community Center, 2020 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305.
7:00pm -10:00pm. Come out to Hagen Park on Monday, January 23, 2017, for a
night of music and community as Wilton Manors hosts their Annual Classical
Concert. This year, attendees will enjoy the musical talents of Solo Guitarist,
Jack Sanders. This concert, sponsored in part by the Piatigorsky Foundation, an
organization with the mission of making live classical music an integral part
of everyday life for communities throughout the United States, is free to
attend and appropriate for all ages. Price: Free Contact Information: For more
information, call (954) 390-2130 or visit http://www.wiltonmanors.com
February – GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon – 11:30am - 1:30pm. Events by The Grateful
Palate, 3003 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308. Please join us for
the GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon, you'll meet new friends, make
business connections and enjoy a wonderful luncheon http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-quarterly-networking-luncheon-presented-by-the-greater-fort-lauderdale-convention-visitors-bureau-cvb-2430
Sunday, February 5 – Gay Men's
Chorus of South Florida Third Annual Gala Fundraising Brunch – 5:00pm. Hyatt Regency Pier
Sixty-Six, 2301 S.E. 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Tuesday, February 14 – Kristen Chenoweth featured Performance at
the Stonewall Fundraising Gala – Au Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sparks
will fly this Valentine's Day in what the New York Daily News calls the
"nuclear glow" of this "stick of blond dynamite" when
Kristin Chenoweth, the incomparable Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and
singer, returns to the Broward Center stage to steal your heart.
Tickets:
VIP - $200
Includes pre-concert event with Silent Auction, Open Bar,
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and Lower Orchestra seating for 8 p.m. Performance.
Following concert join us for a champagne reception to celebrate the mission of
Stonewall National Museum & Archives.
Gala Reception - $100
For those who may have already purchased tickets to the
concert. Includes only pre-concert event with Silent Auction, Open Bar and
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres. Does not include tickets to concert. http://www.stonewall-museum.org/event/kristin-chenoweth-stonewall-gala-fundraiser/
Wednesday, March 1 – Monday, March 6
- National LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party Festival 2017 – Miami Beach. Back in 1994, our
founders decided to kick up their heels and invite the LGBTQ community to party
on the sands of South Beach. More than twenty years later, that one night has
become an iconic six-day celebration of people – all kinds of people from all
over the globe – who come together to learn, live, love, laugh and forge
lifelong relationships. With over 12,500 guests from around the world attending
six days of events, the scale of Winter Party Festival is inspiring. But the
sense of welcome is warmly personal and sincere. Regardless of sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity or belief, anyone and
everyone is made to feel comfortable and at home. Winter Party Festival is that place where for
one week, the world is full of acceptance and love. And we can take a deep breath of the ocean
air and clear our heads. Fill our
hearts. Engage our minds. Kick up our
heels. And return to everyday life
happier, stronger, wiser, and ready to ignite the world.
March 16th, 2017- March 20th, 2017 –
6th Annual Pride Center Cruise 4 Day Cruise Including Key West & Nassau,
Bahamas – We are
excited to announce that The Pride Center and Freedom Travel are once again
teaming up to present the 6th Annual Pride Center Cruise March 16th thru March
20th, 2017 from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
These cruises have been a huge success, raising over $50,000 to benefit
The Pride Center's programs and services.
Join us again this year on the newly renovated Celebrity Summit! RESERVE
YOUR CABIN TODAY WITH A $100 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TODAY! http://www.bookfreedomtravel.com/2017-pride-center-cruise
March 30 – SAGE & Friends Ft. Lauderdale – 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Private Home. Please join SAGE
to honor George Zuber. Tickets $100. http://sageusa.org/newsevents/calendar.cfm
TBD – GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon – 11:30am - 1:30pm. TBD. Please join us for the
GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon, you'll meet new friends, make business
connections and enjoy a wonderful luncheon prepared by the Riverside Hotel.
Luncheon Details: The Riverside Hotel will serve a 3-course lunch, choice of
nonalcoholic beverage, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Cocktails, wine and beer
are available. Reduced Valet: $4. Fees/Admission: GFLGLCC Members: $35
Future-Members: $40. http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/the-cia-presents-the-gflglcc-quarterly-networking-luncheon-05-18-2016-714
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