What's HOT :: South Florida (3/8-3/13)

Friday, March 8

Pride South Florida will be featuring a new event during Pride Weekend; the Pride Comedy Night that they are co-promoting with The Broward Center for the Performing Arts at the Parker Playhouse. The show will star Jason Stuart and Jessica Kirson and start at 8pm. To purchase tickets go to ParkerPlayhouse.com.

After the comedy fest Scandals will be hosting the Official Pridefest welcoming party featuring some of the hottest country music with sexy cowboys!

As part of their Winter Party celebration Twist Presents DJs Lydia Prim and Jeffrey Jacobs spinning tonight for your dancing pleasure.

Island City Stage and Empire Stage are pleased to announce their co-production of the play Body Awareness by Annie Baker, which will be performed at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Dr., beginning tonight. The official opening is set for tomorrow, March 9, and the play will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 5 pm, through April 7. The ticket price is $30. For reservations, or further information, call 954-678-1496 or go online directly to IslandCtyStage.org, EmpireStage.com or SmartTix.com or call Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

Saturday, March 9

Today starts Pridefest Fort Lauderdale at Holiday Park/War Memorial Auditorium from 12 to 7 pm. For today or tomorrow's schedule visit PrideSouthFlorida.org.

The Depot presents the official after Pride Saturday party at 7 pm poolside featuring a special meet and greet with Frenchie Davis, the bon voyage celebration for Derek and Romaine and music by Melissa Fuller. This event is no cover and all are welcome.

Score's Bigger Saturday's presents direct from NYC DJ Eddie Elias with a warm up set by DJ Paul De Leon.

The Manor presents Pure Pride Party starring DJ Kidd Madonny in the Epic Room featuring the CD release event for Wurkout Vol 1, Kidd's CD. In Latin Lounge and Patio they invite you to celebrate Pride Latin style with DJ Larry Larr and shows by hostess Viva Mirage and special guest Champagne Bordeaux.

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force presents Sweat, A Leather Party at Bill's form 9pm to 3am. DJ Herbie James will be spinning and advance tickets are available at WinterParty.com

Get ready to melt in this winter as Discotekka and Milancita.com bring you the Official Pre-Kick Off Party Of Winter Music Conference 2013. Feel the energy, dance to your favorite tunes, and join Discotekka in the party that will start the WMC2013 madness featuring DJ's Miik, Sushi Man and after hours resident DJ Carlos G. The night will also star, the one and only TP Lords, Gina D'Angelo, Poizon Ivy and Sasha Lords as well as Juan Saco shooting your pics. The night will also be celebrating The Birthday Bash of Wildchild

The Ramrod presents, back by popular demand, DJ Lydia Prim.

The Anita Priest "Whispering Angels" scholarship foundation presents "Broadway to Hollywood" at the Costume World Broadway Collection (2313 30th Place, Pompano FL) at 6:30pm. This will be a huge gala celebration featuring performances by Michael Walters, Debra Hampton, Humberto Fortuna, Sandy Warren and hosted by Sandra Holiday. The special honoree will be Tony award winning actor Gary Beach. Tickets are only $100 and are available by calling 954-972-7929.

The newest sensation to seduce South Florida, The Knockouts Burlesque Show, features glamorous girls taking the stage with guest star Kristine W at 9 pm for a night filled with decadent burlesque dancing at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek - The Pavilion (5550 NW 40th Street). The Knockouts perform under the direction of Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard who has worked with Michael Jackson, Usher and Destiny's Child. For more information, please call Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at 954-977-6700, visit www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

Sunday, March 10

The 2013 official Pridefest closing party takes place at Sidelines from 7pm to 12 am with no cover, DJ Silvio and entertainment by Yovanni.

The Manor is presenting their traditional after gay pride party featuring international recording artist Veronica performing her hits "Someone To Hold," "Release Me," and "I'm In Love" along with music by DJ JPS starting at 5 pm with no cover.

Monday, March 11

The Ramrod presents special guest bartender, legendary video star Trace Michaels.

Tuesday, March 12

The Village Pub presents Liza's Back and they invite you to celebrate her birthday with the incomparable Jim Dionysius at 9:30pm.