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.
Saturday, June 2 – 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/
Thursday, June 7 – 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. www.glln.org/events
Friday, June 8 – 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, June 9 – Swim Wear Auction
for the Pet Project
– 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Village Pub, 2283
Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. From board shorts to speedos, an auction to
dive into. Register for this event today by calling (954) 568-5678. All
Proceeds Benefit The Pet Project. www.thepetprojectfl.org/calendar.html
Saturday, June 9 – 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 June 10 – Curtain Up! Light
the Lights! Tony Award Viewing Party to benefit Island City Stage – 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. The Pub, 2283 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors, FL.
“What good is sitting alone in your room?" when you can enjoy all the fun
of the Tonys? Enjoy the red carpet, the award presentations and performances
with other friends who love theater! During commercial breaks there will be
raffles, show tune sing-alongs and performances by special guests and your
Island City Board members. "That's Entertainment!" Scrape up "a
buck, a yen, a mark or a pound" and help make Island City Stage's world go
around. Everyone is welcome and there are a limited number of VIP tables
available for $100 each. VIP tables for
4 include free hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary bottle of champagne. There's
a cash bar and we'll have great-looking people serving special Tony Jello
shots! Seating is limited and we expect tickets to go fast. https://island-city-stage.networkforgood.com/events/6847-island-city-stage-tony-awards-viewing-party
Monday,
June 11 – Safe Schools South Florida's Turnabout 2018 Charity Event and Silent
Auction – 5:30 pm –
7:30 pm. Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar, 2266
Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL. Hosted by Dame Edna and Nikki Adams!
Come out to see your favorite bartenders and Alibi staff members perform as
your favorite Divas of the Drive! Come early to get a table and see the silent
auction. This will be a night to remember! Proceeds benefit Safe Schools South
Florida! Safe Schools South Florida's mission is to create safer schools where
all students can learn and thrive, regardless of real or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression, their own or that of their
parents/guardians. https://www.facebook.com/safeschoolssouthfl/
Wednesday, June 13 – 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.” www.dolphindems.org
Friday, June 15 – Our Night OUT – 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. The Manor
2345 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. Come OUT to OUR NIGHT OUT- the
official Friday night event of the 2018 Wilton Manors Stonewall Parade and
Festival! Be a part an unforgettable evening that brings together the Gay Men's
Chorus of South Florida, Island City Stage, Stonewall National Museum &
Archives and ArtsUnited, Inc. along with world class performers including
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 10’s Monét X Change for a proud celebration of the
uniquely creative expressions of the LGBTQ community. The evening culminates
with a stunning musical, theatrical and visual spectacular featuring the best
of South Florida's LGBTQ musical, artistic and cultural organizations. VIP
tickets are $50 and include early entrance at 7PM, two hours of complimentary
cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and exclusive mezzanine viewing for the show.
General admission tickets are only $10 for 8PM entrance to the all new Crystal
Ballroom. All tickets include free entrance to The Manor at 11PM (wrist band
required). A night of creative expression for all so come as you are and don’t
be afraid to serve up some looks and express yourself! Our Night OUT is a
production of Lightship Studios in association with Jonathan Hawkins. This
event is 18 and older only. https://www.facebook.com/events/567031663679708/
Saturday, June 16 – 2018 Wilton
Manors Stonewall Parade and Festival – 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. For the 19th consecutive year, the
City of Wilton Manors will host the largest LGBT pride event in the greater
Fort Lauderdale area! Commemorating the Stonewall Riots of 1969, the Stonewall
Parade and Festival draws nearly 40,000 participants from across the U.S. The
marketplace will open at 4 p.m. and feature more than 100 vendors, exhibitors
and food trucks. At 5 p.m., the much-anticipated Stonewall Parade will travel
down the north side of Wilton Drive, led by this year’s Grand Marshal, Chuck
Panozzo, bassist and cofounder of the band Styx and activist for AIDS awareness
and gay rights. Following the parade, live performances will take place until
11:00 PM. Price: Free. http://wiltonmanorsstonewall.com/
Tuesday, June 19 – GFLGLCC June
Mixer at the GalleryOne DoubleTree Suites by Hilton –
5:30 PM -
7:30 PM. Join us as Reyka Vodka Presents the June Mixer for the GFLGLCC.
You'll
enjoy: One Complimentary Reyka Vodka Drink; Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials;
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. $5 Valet Parking. Complimentary for GFLGLCC
Members. $10 for Future Members. https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events
Wednesday, June 20 – Stonewall Pride
Skate Night Fundraising Event at Xtreme Action Park – 8:00 – 11:00 pm. Xtreme Action Park 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Please join us for a unique fundraising event "Stonewall Skate Night"
at Xtreme Action Park benefiting Wilton Manors STONEWALL Pride Parade &
Festival
- Roller
Skating
- Dancing
- Live DJ
- Full
Liquor Cash Bar
- Special guests
-
Performances
GENERAL
TICKETS: Only $15 per person includes entrance, skate rental, festivities and
$5 from each ticket to benefit Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade. VIP
TICKETS: Or upgrade to our VIP Ticket for $25 per person includes entrance to
the party, skate rental, two beer or wine drink tickets, and a $5 donation. https://xtremeactionpark.com/stonewall-pride-skate-nights/
Friday, June 22 – The SMART Ride
15th Anniversary Non-Gala Gala – 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Pompano Beach Cultural Center 50 W
Atlantic Blvd, Suite #1, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. Live music, living art,
cocktails, and artistic culinary fare. Join us as as we celebrate the 15th
anniversary of the SMART Ride! 15th year, 14 Rides, $9.3 million raised, 100%
given back to the community. A celebration of the Ride, our agencies, and most
importantly, YOU, all of the participants who have forever changed the lives of
those living with AIDS/HIV throughout Florida. In honor of this milestone, we
are recognizing the following supporters for their contribution to the SMART
Ride and to the community! VIP private reception with honorees 7PM. Doors open
8:00 PM. Live music, living art, cocktails and artistic culinary fare
VIP –
Private reception celebrating honorees at 7:00pm. General admission $100 • VIP
admission $150. Tickets: www.thesmartride.org
Saturday, June 23 – Gay Men's Chorus
of South Florida Bold Voices Concert- Pride Edition –
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Parker Playhouse 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33304. A Celebration of the Human Spirit. Throughout the
years, music has galvanized oppressed communities and given them the strength to
come together and fight for their rights. The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
will join hands with special guest artists and celebrate the wonderful music
which has given voice to human rights movements throughout our history. Join us
for our pride concert on June 23rd at 8PM. An uplifting, empowering and
celebratory concert with award-winning music & show-stopping performances!
Tickets: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00534CADC39A7E?brand=parkerph&camefrom=cfc_parker_web&webview=1
Monday, June 25 – 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/
Tuesday, June 26 – Equality Florida Broward Pride Equality
Connection – 5:30
pm – 7:30 pm. Rosie’s Bar and Grill 2449
Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors 33305. At the June 26th "Connection" event
at Rosie's, Equality Florida will be awarding Peter Clark and Hotspots! - Genre
Latino with the Community Partner for Equality Award, in thanks for and
recognition of years of upholding the LGBTQ community of South Florida through
generous coverage of all issues, events, businesses, organizations, and
individuals, including gracious media sponsorships of Equality Florida and
other organizations. Please join in thanking Peter and the team at
Hotspots! Media at this very special event. There will be complimentary
appetizers and drink specials, raffles and more. This event is open to all
to gather, celebrate and to get engaged in Equality Florida! There is no
charge, so please bring a guest! These mixers are a great way to introduce
friends to the work of Equality Florida. RSVP to runar@equalityflorida.org
Thursday, June 28 – South Florida
Business Journal’s Business of Pride Awards – 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Kimpton EPIC Hotel; 270
Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131. Join us for a celebratory evening as we
profile and honor our inaugural class of "Outstanding Voices" - a
group of outstanding LGBTQ business leaders, individuals, allies and advocates
in the South Florida area who are making a difference in advancing equality in
the business world. The evening will include cocktails, stations and passed
hors d'oeuvres, followed by dessert displays and coffee service during an
energetic awards presentation. South Florida Business Journal, in partnership
with the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber AND The Miami-Dade Gay and
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, introduces the inaugural Business of Pride awards,
presented by Celebrity Cruises. Honorees include:
· Kerensa Butler-Gile, Partner &
Managing Director, RSM US LLP
· Darrin P. Gayles, U.S. District
Judge, Southern District of Florida
· Richard Gray, Vice President, LGBTQ,
Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
· Yosbel Ibarra, Shareholder,
Greenberg Traurig LLP
· Michael Kennis, Vice President, Bank
of America
· Michael "Miik" Martorell,
CEO, Planet Printer, President of Pride Fort Lauderdale
· Andy McNeill, Founder and CEO,
American Meetings
· Hector Ponte, Regional Bank
President, Wells Fargo
· Gary Resnick, Mayor, City of Wilton
Manors, Shareholder, Gray Robinson
· Lee Rubin, Director, Citrix
· Mark Scott, Partner, Kaufman Rossin
· Cristina Serralta, Print &
Graphic Innovator, Amazon Services
· Rick Siclari, CEO, Care Resource
· Kim Stone, Executive Vice President,
Miami Heat, General Manager, American Airlines Arena
· Mark Trowbridge, President and CEO,
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Save the Date:
TBD – Pride Center Founders Circle
Reception – 6:00pm
- 8:00pm. 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, 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. Free
parking is available but limited. RSVP to RSVP@PrideCenterFlorida.org or
954.463.9005 x 104.
Saturday, July 28 – Pet Project’s
Bowl-A-Thon – 1:00pm. Manor Lanes, 1517 NE 26th
St., Wilton Manors, FL 33305. After party at Smarty Pants 4:00 pm. Register for
this event today by calling (239) 900-9890. All Proceeds Benefit The Pet
Project. www.thepetprojectfl.org/calendar.html
Thursday, August 30th – Equality FLorida Gala Host
Committee Kickoff
Thursday, September 6 – GFLGLCC
Quarterly Networking Luncheon – The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Lona Cocina
Tequileria, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Join
us as our newest Chamber Partner The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
presents the GFLGLCC- Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Quarterly Networking Luncheon at the stunning Lona Cocina Tequileria inside The
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Includes full lunch, desert, non-alcoholic
beverage, tax & gratuity. GFLGLCC Members: $35. Future Members: $40. $3
Valet Parking. Please Register Today - Space is Limited and this will Sell Out.
https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-quarterly-networking-breakfast-presented-by-northwestern-mutual-striano-financial-7708
Saturday, September 15 – Pet
Project’s Leather Auction– The Pub Wilton Manors, 2283 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Leather
gear for you, a fantasy auction like never before.
Register
for this event today by calling (954) 568-5678. www.thepetprojectfl.org/calendar.html
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
Thurs Oct 11 – Equality Florida Host Committee Meeting
Sat Nov 10 – Equality Florida Broward Sponsor Private Reception
Sun Nov 11 – Equality Florida Broward gala Pier 66 –
Tickets
$175. www.eqfl.org/browardgala
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