Thursday, Nov 2 – GLLN Social Luncheon – 11:45am - 1:15pm. Timpano’s, 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. www.glln.org/events
Thursday, Nov 2 – Pet Project’s “Now
That’s Fine Dining!” Event – 7:00pm – 9:00pm Courtyard Café, 2211 Wilton Drive. Limited Seating
$45 per Plate. Five course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, Live Jazz Music,
Cash Bar, 50/50 Raffle, Prizes and Giveaways. www.ThePetProjectFL.org
Thursday, Nov 2 – Artopia – Galleria At Fort Lauderdale. Please join the
GLBX as we showcase how Broward County’s professional and cultural communities
unite to celebrate our unique diversity that empowers our local economy to
prosper. GENERAL ADMISSION $100 (Special Performances, Interactive Artistic,
Exhibits, Complimentary Gourmet Food, Complimentary Adult Beverages)VIP
ADMISSION $150 (Entrance One Hour in Advance, Exclusive VIP Reception,
Performer/Artist Meet and Greet, Exclusive Specialty Food, Exclusive Specialty
Adult Beverages, Complimentary Valet Parking) http://glbx.org
Friday, Nov 3 – Dean Trantalis for
Mayor Campaign Kickoff Event – 5:30pm -7:00pm. C&I Studios, 541 NW1st Ave.-Ft.
Lauderdale. Isn’t it about time that Fort Lauderdale has LGBTQ Mayor? Census
data shows Fort Lauderdale as the city with the highest concentration of
same-sex couple households in the nation. Greater Fort Lauderdale has hundreds
of LGBTQ-owned businesses and annually welcomes more than 1.3 million LGBTQ
visitors. These tourists spent more than $1.5 billion here last year. As a Fort
Lauderdale City Commissioner, Dean Trantalis has been the voice of the LGBTQ
Community in the City of Fort Lauderdale Government. Let’s make him Mayor, and
amplify our voices. electdeantrantalis.com
Saturday, Nov 4 – 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/
Sunday, Nov 5 – An Afternoon with the Task Force
– 4:30pm – 7:00pm. Please join us
for an Afternoon with the Task Force with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Executive Director Rea Carey will share updates on the Task Force’s leadership
in the resistance against the current administration and how we will persevere
to win lived equality for LGBTQ people and their families. Located at the home
of Marti Smye and Lisa Madden, in the Las Olas Isles area of Fort Lauderdale.
Address will be provided upon RSVP. If you are not yet a donor to the Task
Force, we hope you will consider becoming a supporter. Tickets $50. Host
Committee currently in formation. Please contact Cindy Tomm at
ctomm@thetaskforce.org or 973.809.2665 with any questions or if you would like
to join our Host Committee. To RSVP please visit us at
Monday, Nov 6 – Grand Opening of Equality Florida’s Wilton
Manors Office –
6:00pm – 7:30pm. 2302 NE 7th
Ave. Wilton Manors 33305 (In the Italian American Club building).
Join Equality Florida for a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Wilton Manors
Commission; enjoy lite bites and bevvies, meet the South Florida team, and
check out the new space that will serve as South Florida headquarters for some
of the groundbreaking, life-changing Equality Florida programs. The office will
serve as a meeting place and internship center, where you can stop by and pick
up a new t-shirt, or check out the latest in Equality Florida’s efforts to
bring about full equality for the LGBTQ residents of Florida. For more info,
call Row at 305-335-2102.
Wednesday, Nov 8 – 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/
Friday, Nov 10 – The World AIDS
Museum and Educational Center presents An Evening with Cleve Jones – 8:00pm. Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale.
Cleave Jones conceived the AIDS Memorial Quilt at a time when death from AIDS
was shameful and hidden. An American folk art form was adapted to celebrate and
honor the lives of those who died. The “When We Rise” mini series that aired on
ABC in 2017 was adapted from Mr. Jones book of the same name. Tickets $30. VIP
Tickets $45. http://www.worldaidsmuseum.org/ewcj-payment-page/
Friday, Nov 10 – 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, Nov 11 – 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/
Saturday, Nov 11 – GFLGLCC Business
& Community Expo
– 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Westin
Fort Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334. Please join
us for our annual GFLGLCC Business & Community Expo - in conjunction with
Hot Spots Media and presented by PNC Bank at the beautiful Westin Fort
Lauderdale ballroom. We'll have lots of business and community booths as well
as learning seminars presented by our members. Complimentary health screenings
(cholesterol, glucose, vitals and BMI) provided by Broward Health Imperial
Point Hospital. https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-business-community-expo-3367
Saturday,
November 11 – South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble’s Heavy Classics 2! – 7:00 PM.roward Center for the
Performing Arts. Join South Florida’s premiere LGBT band at the Broward Center
for the Performing Arts for an evening of classic works from some of the most
beloved composers of the classical and romantic periods. Our program includes:
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor , 1st
Movement(Beethoven)
Carnival of the Animals - Finale
(Saint-Saëns)
Contrapunctus IX from “Art of the
Fugue”(Bach)
Largo al Factotum from “The
Barber of Seville”(Rossini)
Turandot – Selections from the
Opera(Puccini)
The Star Spangled Banner(Smith)
Symphony No. 5 – Finale(Shostakovich)
Erl King Excerpts(Schubert)
Excerpts from Pictures at an
Exhibition(Mussorgsky)
Danse Bacchanale from “Samson and
Delilah”(Saint-Saëns)
Tickets are $30.00 and are available online at www.browardcenter.org or
by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.
Sunday, Nov 12 – The 2017 Equality Florida Broward Gala
– 5:30pm -8:30pm. The Crystal Ballroom (inside the main entrance at Pier
Sixty Six). 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. Celebrating 20 years of Equality
Florida! Gala tickets are $175; Greg Louganis will be presented with the
Voice For Equality award. Valet parking provided; Self parking available. More
info and tickets can be purchased at equalityflorida.org/browardgala
Monday, Nov 13 – Our Fund’s 7th Annual LGBT Leadership Forum –
6:00pm. NSU Museum of Art Horvitz Auditorium One East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330. The theme is: Florida’s LGBT Future. Our Fund
Foundation is gathering a panel of visionary leaders who understand the
importance of coalition-buidling to advance LGBT values statewide. Using
lessons learned from Colorado in the early 2000s as progressives swept into
power in that state, our panel will discuss how Florida can position itself to
experience a similar trend. Admission is free. RSVP at
www.our-fund.org/forum2017 or 954-565-1090
Wednesday, Nov 15 – 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, Nov 21 – GFLGLCC Mixer – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. BalQony at the
Hilton Fort
Lauderdale Beach Resort, 505 N. FT. Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304. Join us as Reyka Vodka presents the Aug Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater
Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Complimentary Reyka
Vodka Drink. Complimentary for GFLGLCC Members. $10 for Future Members. RSVP
Encouraged: https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-november-mixer-on-the-balqony-at-the-hilton-fort-lauderdale-beach-resort-4084
Saturday Nov 25 – PUSH-UPS FOR PETS – 2:00PM – 4 PM, Please join the
Pet Project to help raise funds so they can continue their Mission. The Pet
Project is a nonprofit organization that enables those who are financially
challenged due to illness, disability, aging to keep their pets. Silent
auction, Trophies. www.petprojectforpets.org
Monday, Nov 27 – SAGE of South
Florida Men's Night Out – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Rumors, 2426 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, FL
33305. Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics for
cocktails, dinner and lively conversation. Please Note: Men's Night Out has
moved to Rumors on Wilton Drive (across from Rosie's)
http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Wednesday, Nov 28 – Stonewall
Library & Archives Open House –- 6:00 pm -
8:00 pm. Stonewall National Library & Archives 1300 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale. Free to attend. Refreshments provided courtesy of Barefoot
Wine & Bubbly. Enjoy a drink and check us out! Enjoy a social evening
gathering members of Stonewall National Library, and supporters of Stonewall
National Museum & Archives as we throw open our doors to thank our current
members and invite anyone interested in learning more about our massive 27,000
LGBT lending library that features a film collection of more than 5,000 DVDs -
the majority of which are not available from Netflix! Come out to meet likeminded
people, enjoy a tour of the archives and enjoy food, soft drinks, and wine
provided by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. Bring a friend to the Stonewall Open
House! https://www.stonewall-museum.org
Save the Date:
Tuesday, Dec 12 – GFLGLCC Holiday
Networking Luncheon –
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM. Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 North Fort Lauderdale
Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Join us as the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Convention & Visitor's Bureau presents the GFLGLCC- Greater Fort Lauderdale
Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Holiday Networking Luncheon at the
beautiful new Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach. The chef at the Conrad will create
a wonderful 3-course plated lunch, served with sparkling or still water.
Contact Ronny Nadiv for Details. GFLGLCC Members: $40 Future Members:n$45
Includes: Luncheon, complimentary valet parking, taxes and gratuity. Please
Register Today - Space is Limited and this will Sell Out. https://gflglcc.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register?cid=6R8EKSQF5Y3Y76684Y2139n95GWC2Z4125BQye1H7W84xl173429p87LfiNY2g7w
December 17, 2017 - Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida with Tony Award-Winner Alan Cumming - 7:00 PM, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL. Alan Cumming -Tony Award-winner ("Cabaret") and Emmy nominated ("The Good Wife") - will join the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida for music and laughter in Holidays at Hard Rock Live. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D005325DBF5B891?brand=hrseminole
Tuesday, Dec 19 – GFLGLCC Holiday
Mixer on the River Queen – 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. We'll remain dockside from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Optional Complimentary River Cruise from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Jungle Queen Riverboat,
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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.Dress:
Cool and casual. You'll enjoy:
* Open Bar
with Reyka Vodka Drinks 5:30 - 7:00
* Cash Bar
for all Other Drinks
* Hors
d'oeuvres (while Docked) by Beehive Kitchen
* Wonderful
Desserts on the Cruise
Friday, January 19 - Saturday,
January 20 – Smart Ride 14 - Miami to Key West - The SMART Ride began as a dream to create a
bicycle event where 100% of pledges raised could go back to the communities to
be used for direct services. Thirteen years later, over $8.5 million has
been distributed throughout Florida, making SMART Ride the 2nd largest AIDS
bicycle ride in the country and the only one of its size to give back 100%. http://thesmartride.org
January – GFLGLCC Quarterly
Networking Luncheon
– 11:30am - 1:30pm. Sage French Café,
2378 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Join us as Northwestern Mutual
Striano Financial Presents the GFLGLCC- Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay &
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Luncheon at Sage French
Cafe.The Chef at Sage will Create a 3-course Plated Lunch, Served with a
Non-Alcoholic Beverage. This event will sell out so PLEASE register today!
GFLGLCC Members $35. Future Members $40. For more information: http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/
March 15-18 – 7th Annual Pride Center Cruise - Sign up today for a 4 Day
cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico aboard Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas. Special events and preferred seating for The Pride
Center group. For additional info, visit http://bit.ly/2wvVjXr or
call Freedom Travel at 954-565-2345.
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Thursday,
April 12 – SAGE & Friends Ft.
Lauderdale – SAGE
will be honoring Bruce Williams from the Pride Center for his amazing work on
behalf of LGBT older adults in Broward.
September 21 to October 1, 2018 – The Pride of Italy Tour - Join Robert Boo on a magical journey
totaling 11 Days/10 Nights (3 Nights in Upscale Hotel in Rome + 4 Nights in
Luxury Boutique Hotel in Florence + 3 Nights in Upscale Boutique Hotel in
Venice). The tour features the gay history of Rome, Florence, and Venice!
http://nadasitaly.com/tours/99
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September
21 to October 1, 2018 – The
Pride of Italy Tour - Join Robert Boo on a magical journey totaling 11
Days/10 Nights (3 Nights in Upscale Hotel in Rome + 4 Nights in Luxury Boutique
Hotel in Florence + 3 Nights in Upscale Boutique Hotel in Venice). The tour
features the gay history of Rome, Florence, and Venice!
http://nadasitaly.com/tours/99
Wilton Manors Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each
month – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. January through March, along the 1.1 mile Wilton
Drive, in the Wilton Manors Art and Entertainment District. A Showcase of local
artists, craftsmen, musicians, and businesses in the Arts & Entertainment
District and Dixie Village. This cultural experience brings a multitude of
visitors into our numerous unique galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants on
Wilton Drive and vicinity. http://www.wmae.org
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