ALIBI
2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Gayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable,
inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor
drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with
mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on
Thursdays.

BILL’S FILLING STATION
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Videos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour,
live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke
- and great burgers, to boot.
Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar.

BOARDWALK
1721 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Over 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world.
Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy
Hours. Drag emcees and did we mention the Boys?

BOOM
2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
The bar with two names features a dance club and
Gay- borhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke
Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and
Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday T-Dance.

CORNER PUB
1915 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors
Friendly atmosphere, unpretentious
clientele and staff. Next to Island City
Pizza (so you can get  your drink AND
your slice on).

CUBBY HOLE
823 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Butch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd
(and a fun nighttime one, too). Fifty cent pool,
2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games,
hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare
Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday the
fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where their
Grizzlies Grind)!

DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL
2935 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Adjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open
daily – No Cover or Day Pass. Great food,
daily happy  hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside.
Karaoke and live music.
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.

DUDES
3270 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale
Men dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale
atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet
interludes. Steamy shower shows.

JOHNNY’S
1116 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love
(to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest
(and karaoke!).

LIPS
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park
The Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights
a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with  the
Sisters of Sequins.

THE MANOR
2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
WeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the
Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle.
Theme rooms (salsa and merengue every weekend in the
Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining.

MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE
2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Drink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe.
75  Cent drinks on Wednesdays.
No Drama, No Smoking.

MONKEY BUSINESS
2740 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cozy neighborhood  bar. Karaoke, drag shows,
Patio Bar –  and open at 9 a.m. daily.

MONA’S
502 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers,
fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the  Legendary Jerry).
Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke,
Thursday Speedball Tournament.

NAKED GRAPE
2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique – the alternative gathering
place on Wilton Drive. Wine tastings  and events.
Tuesday and Wednesday Late Night In the Biz.

PJ’S CORNER POCKET
924 N Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale
Friendly neighborhood  interracial bar with drinks specials
every night of the week including, “In
the Biz Mondays” at 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 drinks
and $3 Cosmos and Apple Marti- nis, “Splash Friday’s”
wet underwear  contest, and Sunday’s pool tournament,
both with a $50 cash prize!

RAMROD
1508 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Voted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first
Saturday of the month – South Florida’s
Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at
Midnight  on Saturdays  – is there a downside to this?).

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL
2449 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors
Nexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without
making one). Food, folks, libations, and a  killer Sunday Funday.

SCANDALS SALOON
3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors
A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time.
Country and western music, two-steppin’,
three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year
‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much
fun, Pilgrim.

SIDELINES
2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Where Sports come first. Nationally known destination
sports bar with TVs streaming  NFL, MLB, NBA
and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and
large indoor (and  now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio
features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women
(who would have thought?).  Featured in Bloomberg
Businessweek and recommended by LOGO.

STABLE
205 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line
dance and the cowboys  are VERY friendly.

SMARTY PANTS
2400 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cozy
neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and
regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m.
Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, and with
matinee on Sunday afternoon.

TORPEDO
2829 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Dance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week.
Doors open at Midnight; dance til Dawn.

WHISKEY BLUE
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
In the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, downstairs it’s the
elegant Whiskey Blue, upstairs the  luxe Living Room: hot dance and
social settings in a distinctive atmosphere with signature
cocktails and upscale patrons.
Indoor and outdoor lounges.

WILTON’S BIER GARDEN
2245 Wilton DriveWilton Manors
German cuisine meets Der Gayborhood, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Upstairs dining, downstairs  outdoor patio and bar, DJ music, and
a fun staff make one of Wilton  Manors’ newest venues a good  time
to be had by all.

MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH

CLUB BOI
777 NE 79 St., Miami
With an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and
a diverse musical format, including Hip  Hop, R&B, House,
Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School.
Go-go bois and drink specials.

CLUB SUGAR
2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami
Gay Latin scene, with  Salsa, Merengue,  Reggaeton,
Hip-Hop and House music always playing.

DISCOTEKKA
950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in
the hot heart of Downtown Miami.

JOHNNY’S MIAMI
62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami
Club, bar and lounge. Johnny’s Miami boasts the best sound
system in town!  Plenty of safe, secured  parking.
Open 5pm to 5am daily.
Hot male dancers and daily drink specials.

MOVA LOUNGE
1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach
On Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover.
Drink  specials all week  long,  live DJs, high energy music and
a fun crowd getting their dance on  til late.

PALACE BAR
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
This bar and restaurant  in the heart of South Beach’s Art
Deco District. Mouth-watering  burgers,  boys (and girls!).
Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday.

SCORE
727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
Dance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road.
Tons of events throughout  the year,  including fundraisers for
Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride.

SPACE
34 NE 11th St., Miami
Mingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Down-
town Miami. Indoor dance floors and  outdoor rooftop bar,
spectacular light show.

TWIST
1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Great music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover,
always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men.
In SoBe’s Art Deco District.

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA

HANKS
5026 Edgewater  Dr., Orlando, FL
Friendly local bar with a cruisy attitude.  One of Orlando’s
oldest and friendliest Gay bars. Beer  and Wine. Pool Tables,
Video Games and a Large Patio area.

HAMBURGER MARY’S BAR & GRILL
110 W Church St., Orlando, FL
Eat, Drink & Be Mary! Tuesday BINGO with  Miss Sammy
& Carol Lee, Wednesday Trivia with Doug Bouser and Leigh
Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show is every  Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE
410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
All gay entertainment complex with 130 newly-remodeled
hotel rooms. Cruisy Hotel, Nightclub, Pool  Bar,
Bear/Leather Bar.

NEW PHOENIX
7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL
Winter Park’s ONLY Gay & Lesbian Bar.
Been There Forever!
Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday at 9
p.m. Drag shows every Saturday night.
Home of the $1 Jello shots.

PULSE
1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando,  FL
Orlando’s Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub with Ultra Lounge,
Jewel Box Dance Floor, and Adonis Dancers.
Twisted Tues- days with $10 All-U-Can Drink, College
Wednesdays (18+) and 2-4-1 every Friday for  Happy Hour.

SAVOY ORLANDO
1913 N Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
“The hottest” gay bar and nightclub in Orlando.
The MEN OF SAVOY Dancers from 6 p.m. til 2 a.m.
every night in the main bar! Video Bar, Pool Tables.

WYLDE’S
3557 S Orange Ave., Orlando,  FL
Neighborhood bar South of Downtown Orlando.
Jukebox, Video Games, Pool Tables and Dancers.

PARADISE ORLANDO
1300 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL
Orlando’s casual Gay & Lesbian bar and nightclub.
Patio, Tiki Bar and Pool Tables. Happy Hour 4 til
9 p.m. and drink specials every day til 9 p.m.

BAR CODES (Formerly Bear Bar)
4453 Edgewater  Dr., Orlando, FL
Friendly Bar, Real Men and Bears… Oh My!
Beer and Wine. Tends to attract the after work Happy
Hour crowd.

TAMPA BAY

2606
2606 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL
Tampa’s favorite Levi/leather bar has two floors (dimly lit),
with  the upstairs being the more  cruisy. There’s Hog House
shop on-premises, and the 2606 is home to the Tampa Leather Club.
Monday  is Underwear Night, Tuesdays are $1 drinks and
on Wednesdays, Longnecks are just $1.50.

AZALEA LOUNGE
1502 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL
Exposed brick, cold beverages and friendly staff are the
mainstays of the recently bloomed Florida Avenue flower!
Neighborhood bar, pool tables.

BAXTER’S LOUNGE
1519 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL
Tampa Happy Hour Tradition. Serving up some of the hot-
test dancers Wednesday thru Saturday nights  at 10PM.

FLIRT NIGHTCLUB & SHOWBAR
1909 N 15th St., Tampa, FL (Ybor City)
Get that hometown feeling. Amazing lazer shows, big
headliners and has been around for 6 years.

CITY SIDE
3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay’s “Best  Happy Hour”  til Midnight
every night of the week.

GBAR
1401 E 7th Ave., Tampa (Ybor City), FL
Dance Club & Video Bar. Open Tuesday through  Saturday,
4 p.m. til 3 a.m. No cover before 10 p.m., $5 after with ID.

VALENTINES NIGHTCLUB
7522 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL
Voted #1 Nightclub in Tampa. Open 7 days a week 3 p.m. to
3 a.m. Monday, Latin Night, Tuesdays are
Boys Night Out, Wednesdays are Karaoke Night, Thursdays,
No Cover Dance Party, Fridays feature Hot
Go-Go Girls, Saturdays are Latino Night “Uncut”  and
Sundays are Hip Hop Night.

KI KI KI III
1908 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
One of The Oldest Bars (beer and wine). A plain bar with-
out pretention with its share of young  regulars.

RAINBOW ROOM
421 S MacDill  Ave., Tampa, FL
A mix between a neighborhood bar and a community cen- ter.
Main bar with pool, darts, jukebox.
Outdoor Tiki patio has a full volleyball court and live bands.
Beer & Wine.

ST. PETERSBURG

GEORGIES ALIBI
3100 3rd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL
One of the most popular gay bars in St. Pete. It’s always busy!
Great VJ’s play Top 40 music.
Mondays are Drag BINGO and Talent contest, Pool tourney
Wednesdays, and the legendary Long Island
Iced Tea nights on Thursdays. Ages 21 and over, never a cover!

FLAMINGO RESORT
4601 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL
Florida’s “largest, luxury all gay resort.” Non-stop enter- tainment,
great menu, and drinks served  poolside at the Cabana.
Weekly events and 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour ($1 off) 11 a.m to  9 p.m.

GEMINI LOUNGE
2315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
Gemini Lounge aims to serve a variety of tastes; music,
karaoke,  Internet  access, poetry readings
and sports on TV.

OAR HOUSE BAR & LIQUOR STORE
4807 22nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL
Fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can get
great drinks at cheap prices! Drama free! Happy Hour daily
from 2 p.m. til 9 p.m.

HAYMARKET PUB
8308 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL
More of a Men’s bar. Showing hot videos, beer specials,
Saturday Underwear Night, and different  events each week.

HIDEAWAY
8302 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL
The oldest Womyn’s bar in the country. Where music is always the
main entree! Coldest selection of  beer in town.

DETOUR
2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
The hottest club in St. Pete. Daily specials, karaoke nights and
gogo boys from Rico’s Men.
Noted  for it’s Saturday Drag shows and Karaoke nights.
Full liquor bar.

MELBOURNE/COCOA

COLD KEG NIGHTCLUB
4060 W New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL
Largest Gay Club in Melbourne Florida and the Premier
Gay Bar & Nightclub in Brevard County.

ULTRA LOUNGE
407 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL
Nestled in Cocoa Village, this bar has a full coffee bar,
serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos as well as draft beers
& wine.

JACKSONVILLE

THE METRO
2929 Plum St., Jacksonville, FL
The Metro Entertainment Complex has been serving the
GLBT community for 17 years. Features a total of 7 different
venues under one roof to choose from. Lesbo-A-Go-
Go, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female
impersonators and live musicians.

BOOT RACK SALOON
4751 Lenox Ave., Jacksonville, FL
Your Neighborhood Gay Bar – the place for men. Cold beer,
music and a warm and cozy atmosphere. Hot men and
cheap beer… We all know where that leads!

AJ’S BAR & GRILL
10244 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL
Annie and Janie invite you to stop by and see some old
friends and meet some new ones! Great food, awesome
service, delicious mixed drinks and live entertainment.

PARK PLACE LOUNGE
931 King St., Jacksonville, FL
A fun and comfortable gay bar that’s accommodating to
both gays and non-gays. A great place to watch your favorite
game, or enjoy playing Wii while the liquor flows!

THE NORM
2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL
A neighborhood bar. Everyone is welcome, but remember it
is a girls bar! Beer and Wine only.

616 BAR
616 Park St., Jacksonville, FL
A warm and friendly atmosphere with a Patio bar. Karaoke
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays the Jax Bears are
here for happy hour. Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the “Beer
Blast.”

THREE LAYERS CAFE
1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville, FL
The name Three Layers comes from their large variety
of delicious three layer cakes. An inviting loft style cafe
located in Springfield. Enjoy a bistro style lunch or just stop
in for your morning coffee.

BO’S CORAL REEF
201 5th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL
There are great shows Thursday through Sunday with the
best of female impersonators. Pool tables, video games,
and a large outdoor patio. The only gay bar on the beach!

INCAHOOTS
711 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, FL
This club offers good crowds every night. Recently remodeled
with three bars and a friendly staff. Everyday is a different
special. A fun place anytime. Full Liquor bar. Closed
on Mondays and Tuesdays except for special events.

KICKBACKS GASTROPUB
910 King St., Jacksonville, FL
This is a top class venue serving over 600 different bottled
beers, 84 beers on tap, breakfast, lunch and dinner 20hrs a
day 7 days a week!

PENSACOLA

THE ROUNDUP
560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL
A neighborhood gay men’s bar… Pensacola’s Cowboy Bar.
Open 2 p.m. til 3 p.m. daily.

CABARET
101 S Jefferson St. #E, Pensacola, FL
Not strictly a gay bar, the charming and friendly Cabaret
is very much a fixture in Pensacola’s GLBT community,
drawing a mixed bunch each evening for happy hour,
karaoke, videos, comedy shows, live music, and all-around
hobnobbing and socializing.

KEY WEST

BOURBON STREET PUB
724 Duval St., Key West, FL
Opened in October of 1995 and has continued to grow
ever since, it is now part of the larger collection of gay
action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. Hot Go-Go boy
dancers and a busy crowd. “Where the boys are!”

801 BOURBON BAR
801 Duval St., Key West, FL
Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by
famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and
others. This legendary establishment has been around for
over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11
a.m. – 8 p.m.

AQUA NIGHTCLUB
711 Duval St., Key West, FL
Aqua features the “Reality is a Drag” show six days a week,
followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and don’t
miss the great happy hour specials from 3 to 8 p.m. daily.

KWEST
705 Duval St., Key West, FL
Daily Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m., and a piano sing-along
every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after
10 p.m. Weekly drink specials and “Wet Jockey” contests
on Fridays.

SALOON ONE
801 Duval St., Key West, FL (Behind 801 Bar)
This is the only gay leather bar in Key West. Conveniently
located behind 801 Bourbon Bar.

LA TE DA
1125 Duval St., Key West, FL
An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and
restaurant.

PEARL’S PATIO BAR FOR WOMEN
525 United St., Key West, FL
Tropical themed women’s bar for gay women and gayfriendly
women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring
drinks like “Cosmopearlitans” and “Pearl’s Passion”.

BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR
900 Simonton St., Key West, FL
The gay Cheers style neighborhood bar of Key West. Happy
Hour from Noon to 7pm, Karaoke on Sunday nights, pool
tournaments on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free Wi-Fi access.

GARDEN OF EDEN
224 Duval St., Key West, FL
A Rooftop Bar with the BEST VIEWS in the city & “BEST
Long Island Ice Teas made by Melinda!” Gay, straight, fat,
or skinny… Doesn’t matter! Clothing optional – gay friendly!

WEST PALM BEACH
H G Roosters
823 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
Dark bar that attracts a fun party crowd. Camp is in at
H.G.’s, where drag shows and bingo nights pack in crowds
looking for laughs and fun.

THE LOUNGE
517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL
Sushi, tropical views and tasty cocktails are accompanied
by acclaimed resident DJ Daisy DeadPetals.

FORT DIX BAR & CLUB
6205 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar is a bit on
the dark and dingy side, but who knows–that could be a plus.

FORT MYERS

OFFICE PUB
3704 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Oldest gay bar in South West Florida with a festive
attitude. This bear-friendly Office likes to have fun with
underwear parties, drag shows, Wii bowling! Check out
their country and western music night on Saturdays.

TUBBY’S
4350 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL
Where men come to compete (in tournaments). “Never a
cover… always a smile” Tubby’s is a no-frills video bar with
a total of 10 TVs and two projection screens available for
patrons to use as they wish. Add a six-hour 2-4-1 Happy
Hour during the Wii tournaments on the big screen!

THE BOTTOM LINE
3090 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL
This gay entertainment complex is one of the longest
running clubs in southwest Florida at over 20 years, The
Bottom Line features 7 bars, pool tables, drag shows and
occasional guest appearances by porno stars.

TOTI: Tavern on the Island in Venice
127 Tampa Ave. East, Venice, FL
This South Beach inspired gay bar, boasts a dance floor
and a game room with pool tables and dart boards. It’s
clean, the music is mixed and the staff are friendly. A
mixed crowd can be found most nights… younger, older
(duh, this is Venice), gay and straight. Did you know that
in the Caribbean, TOTI is slang for a beloved male appendage?
How apropos.

GAINESVILLE

SPIKES
4130 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL
It is a laid-back kind of place, with friendly bar staff. The
crowds vary depending on the night. The bar has a nice
open air patio area that is rarely used, but would be nice
if it was.

UNIVERSITY CLUB
18 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL
This is a fairly average small college town gay bar. It is
usually busy and crowded on Thursday nights.

The Florida Agenda wants you to
have fun while you are out with
your friends and family,
but remember:

DRINK RESPONSIBLY…
DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

ALIBI
2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Gayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting
atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and
dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce
Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays.

BILL’S FILLING STATION
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Videos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour,
live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great
burgers, to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar.

BOARDWALK
1721 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Over 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go
dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag emcees
and did we mention the Boys?

BOOM
2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
The bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood
bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays
and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and
(indoor) Sunday T-Dance.

CORNER PUB
1915 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors
Friendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff.
Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND
your slice on).

CUBBY HOLE
823 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Butch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun
nighttime one, too). Fifty cent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day
every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV.
Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and
Saturday the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where their
Grizzlies Grind)!

DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL
2935 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Adjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open
daily – No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy
hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live
music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m.

DUDES
3270 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale
Men dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale
atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes.
Steamy shower shows.

JOHNNY’S
1116 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to
ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!).

LIPS
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park
The Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a
week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins.

THE MANOR
2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
WeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the
Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms
(salsa and merengue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!).
Live dancing and dining.

MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE
2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Drink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75
Cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking.

MONKEY BUSINESS
2740 N Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drag shows, Patio Bar –
and open at 9 a.m. daily.

MONA’S
502 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers,
fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry).
Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball
Tournament.

NAKED GRAPE
2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique – the alternative gathering
place on Wilton Drive. Wine tastings and events. Tuesday
and Wednesday Late Night In the Biz.

PJ’S CORNER POCKET
924 N Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale
Friendly neighborhood interracial bar with drinks specials
every night of the week including, “In the Biz Mondays” at
9 p.m. with 2-4-1 drinks and $3 Cosmos and Apple Martinis,
“Splash Friday’s” wet underwear contest, and Sunday’s
pool tournament, both with a $50 cash prize!

RAMROD
1508 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Voted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first
Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest
Monthly Party (with caged hunks at Midnight on Saturdays
– is there a downside to this?).

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL
2449 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors
Nexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without
making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday
Funday.

SCANDALS SALOON
3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors
A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time. Country
and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool
tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and
Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim.

SIDELINES
2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Where Sports come first. Nationally known destination
sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college
games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and
now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for
smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would
have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and
recommended by LOGO.

STABLE
205 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line
dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly.

SMARTY PANTS
2400 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and
regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke
Friday and Saturday nights, and with matinee on Sunday
afternoon.

TORPEDO
2829 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Dance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors
open at Midnight; dance til Dawn.

WHISKEY BLUE
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
In the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, downstairs it’s
the elegant Whiskey Blue, upstairs the luxe Living Room:
hot dance and social settings in a distinctive atmosphere
with signature cocktails and upscale patrons. Indoor and
outdoor lounges.

WILTON’S BIER GARDEN
2245 Wilton DriveWilton Manors
German cuisine meets Der Gayborhood, in a fun, relaxed
atmosphere. Upstairs dining, downstairs outdoor patio and
bar, DJ music, and a fun staff make one of Wilton Manors’
newest venues a good time to be had by all.

MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH

CLUB BOI
777 NE 79 St., Miami
With an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and
a diverse musical format, including Hip Hop, R&B, House,
Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School. Go-go bois and drink
specials.

CLUB SUGAR
2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami
Gay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip
Hop and House music always playing.

DISCOTEKKA
950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in
the hot heart of Downtown Miami.

MOVA LOUNGE
1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach
On Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover.
Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music
and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late.

PALACE BAR
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
This bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art
Deco District. Mouth-watering burgers, boys (and girls!).
Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday.

SCORE
727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
Dance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln
Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including
fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach
Gay Pride.

SPACE
34 NE 11th St., Miami
Mingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown
Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar,
spectacular light show.

TWIST
1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Great music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never
a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In
SoBe’s Art Deco District.

JOHNNY’S MIAMI
62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami
Club, bar and lounge. Johnny’s Miami boasts the best
sound system in town! Plenty of safe, secured parking.
Open 5pm to 5am daily. Hot male dancers and daily drink
specials.

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA

HANKS
5026 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL
Friendly local bar with a cruisy attitude. One of Orlando’s
oldest and friendliest Gay bars. Beer and Wine. Pool Tables,
Video Games and a Large Patio area.

Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill
110 W Church St., Orlando, FL
Eat, Drink & Be Mary! Tuesday BINGO with Miss Sammy
& Carol Lee, Wednesday Trivia with Doug Bouser and Leigh
Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show is every Saturday, 7:30
p.m.

Parliament House
410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
All gay entertainment complex with 130 newly-remodeled
hotel rooms. Cruisy Hotel, Nightclub, Pool Bar, Bear/Leather
Bar.
New Phoenix
7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL
Winter Park’s ONLY Gay & Lesbian Bar. Been There Forever!
Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday at 9 p.m. Drag shows
every Saturday night. Home of the $1 Jello shots.

Pulse
1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
Orlando’s Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub with Ultra Lounge,
Jewel Box Dance Floor, and Adonis Dancers. Twisted Tuesdays
with $10 All-U-Can Drink, College Wednesdays (18+)
and 2-4-1 every Friday for Happy Hour.

Savoy Orlando
1913 N Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
“The hottest” gay bar and nightclub in Orlando. The MEN
OF SAVOY Dancers from 6 p.m. til 2 a.m. every night in the
main bar! Video Bar, Pool Tables.

Wylde’s
3557 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL
Neighborhood bar South of Downtown Orlando. Jukebox,
Video Games, Pool Tables and Dancers.

Paradise Orlando
1300 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL
Orlando’s casual Gay & Lesbian bar and nightclub. Patio,
Tiki Bar and Pool Tables. Happy Hour 4 til 9 p.m. and drink
specials every day til 9 p.m.

Bar Codes (Formerly Bear Bar)
4453 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL
Friendly Bar, Real Men and Bears… Oh My! Beer and Wine.
Tends to attract the after work Happy Hour crowd.

TAMPA BAY

2606
2606 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL
Tampa’s favorite Levi/leather bar has two floors (dimly lit),
with the upstairs being the more cruisy. There’s Hog House
shop on-premises, and the 2606 is home to the Tampa
Leather Club. Monday is Underwear Night, Tuesdays are $1
drinks and on Wednesdays, Longnecks are just $1.50.

Azalea Lounge
1502 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL
Exposed brick, cold beverages and friendly staff are the
mainstays of the recently bloomed Florida Avenue flower!
Neighborhood bar, pool tables.

Baxter’s Lounge
1519 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL
Tampa Happy Hour Tradition. Serving up some of the hottest
dancers Wednesday thru Saturday nights at 10PM.

Flirt Nightclub & Showbar
1909 N 15th St., Tampa, FL (Ybor City)
Get that hometown feeling. Amazing lazer shows, big
headliners and has been around for 6 years.

City Side
3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay’s “Best Happy Hour” til Midnight every night
of the week.
GBar
1401 E 7th Ave., Tampa (Ybor City), FL
Dance Club & Video Bar. Open Tuesday through Saturday,
4 p.m. til 3 a.m. No cover before 10 p.m., $5 after with ID.
Valentines Nightclub
7522 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL
Voted #1 Nightclub in Tampa. Open 7 days a week 3 p.m.
to 3 a.m. Monday, Latin Night, Tuesdays are Boys Night
Out, Wednesdays are Karaoke Night, Thursdays, No Cover
Dance Party, Fridays feature Hot Go-Go Girls, Saturdays are
Latino Night “Uncut” and Sundays are Hip Hop Night.
Ki Ki Ki III
1908 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
One of The Oldest Bars (beer and wine). A plain bar without
pretention with its share of young regulars.

Rainbow Room
421 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL
A mix between a neighborhood bar and a community center.
Main bar with pool, darts, jukebox. Outdoor Tiki patio
has a full volleyball court and live bands. Beer & Wine.

ST. PETERSBURG

Georgies Alibi
3100 3rd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL
One of the most popular gay bars in St. Pete. It’s always
busy! Great VJ’s play Top 40 music. Mondays are Drag
BINGO and Talent contest, Pool tourney Wednesdays, and
the legendary Long Island Iced Tea nights on Thursdays.
Ages 21 and over, never a cover!

Flamingo Resort
4601 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL
Florida’s “largest, luxury all gay resort.” Non-stop entertainment,
great menu, and drinks served poolside at the
Cabana. Weekly events and 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour ($1 off) 11 a.m to
9 p.m.

Gemini Lounge
2315 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
Gemini Lounge aims to serve a variety of tastes; music,
karaoke, Internet access, poetry readings and sports on TV.

Oar House Bar & Liquor Store
4807 22nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL
Fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can get
great drinks at cheap prices! Drama free! Happy Hour daily
from 2 p.m. til 9 p.m.

Haymarket Pub
8308 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL
More of a Men’s bar. Showing hot videos, beer specials,
Saturday Underwear Night, and different events each
week.

Hideaway
8302 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL
The oldest Womyn’s bar in the country. Where music is
always the main entree! Coldest selection of beer in town.

Detour
2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL
The hottest club in St. Pete. Daily specials, karaoke nights
and gogo boys from Rico’s Men. Noted for it’s Saturday
Drag shows and Karaoke nights. Full liquor bar.

MELBOURNE/COCOA

Cold Keg NightClub
4060 W New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL
Largest Gay Club in Melbourne Florida and the Premier
Gay Bar & Nightclub in Brevard County.

Ultra Lounge
407 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL
Nestled in Cocoa Village, this bar has a full coffee bar,
serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos as well as draft beers
& wine.

JACKSONVILLE

The Metro
2929 Plum St., Jacksonville, FL
The Metro Entertainment Complex has been serving the
GLBT community for 17 years. Features a total of 7 different
venues under one roof to choose from. Lesbo-A-Go-
Go, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female
impersonators and live musicians.

Boot Rack Saloon
4751 Lenox Ave., Jacksonville, FL
Your Neighborhood Gay Bar – the place for men. Cold beer,
music and a warm and cozy atmosphere. Hot men and
cheap beer… We all know where that leads!

AJ’s Bar & Grill
10244 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL
Annie and Janie invite you to stop by and see some old
friends and meet some new ones! Great food, awesome
service, delicious mixed drinks and live entertainment.

Park Place Lounge
931 King St., Jacksonville, FL
A fun and comfortable gay bar that’s accommodating to
both gays and non-gays. A great place to watch your favorite
game, or enjoy playing Wii while the liquor flows!

The Norm
2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL
A neighborhood bar. Everyone is welcome, but remember it
is a girls bar! Beer and Wine only.

616 Bar
616 Park St., Jacksonville, FL
A warm and friendly atmosphere with a Patio bar. Karaoke
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays the Jax Bears are
here for happy hour. Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the “Beer
Blast.”

Three Layers Cafe
1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville, FL
The name Three Layers comes from their large variety
of delicious three layer cakes. An inviting loft style cafe
located in Springfield. Enjoy a bistro style lunch or just stop
in for your morning coffee.

Bo’s Coral Reef
201 5th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL
There are great shows Thursday through Sunday with the
best of female impersonators. Pool tables, video games,
and a large outdoor patio. The only gay bar on the beach!

Incahoots
711 Edison Ave., Jacksonville, FL
This club offers good crowds every night. Recently remodeled
with three bars and a friendly staff. Everyday is a different
special. A fun place anytime. Full Liquor bar. Closed
on Mondays and Tuesdays except for special events.

Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King St., Jacksonville, FL
This is a top class venue serving over 600 different bottled
beers, 84 beers on tap, breakfast, lunch and dinner 20hrs a
day 7 days a week!

PENSACOLA

The Roundup
560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL
A neighborhood gay men’s bar… Pensacola’s Cowboy Bar.
Open 2 p.m. til 3 p.m. daily.

Cabaret
101 S Jefferson St. #E, Pensacola, FL
Not strictly a gay bar, the charming and friendly Cabaret
is very much a fixture in Pensacola’s GLBT community,
drawing a mixed bunch each evening for happy hour,
karaoke, videos, comedy shows, live music, and all-around
hobnobbing and socializing.

KEY WEST

Bourbon Street Pub
724 Duval St., Key West, FL
Opened in October of 1995 and has continued to grow
ever since, it is now part of the larger collection of gay
action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. Hot Go-Go boy
dancers and a busy crowd. “Where the boys are!”

801 Bourbon Bar
801 Duval St., Key West, FL
Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by
famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and
others. This legendary establishment has been around for
over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11
a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aqua Nightclub
711 Duval St., Key West, FL
Aqua features the “Reality is a Drag” show six days a
week, followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and
don’t miss the great happy hour specials from 3 to 8 p.m.
daily.

KWest
705 Duval St., Key West, FL
Daily Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m., and a piano sing-along
every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after
10 p.m. Weekly drink specials and “Wet Jockey” contests
on Fridays.

Saloon One
801 Duval St., Key West, FL (Behind 801 Bar)
This is the only gay leather bar in Key West. Conveniently
located behind 801 Bourbon Bar.

La Te Da
1125 Duval St., Key West, FL
An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and
restaurant.

Pearl’s Patio Bar for Women
525 United St., Key West, FL
Tropical themed women’s bar for gay women and gayfriendly
women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring
drinks like “Cosmopearlitans” and “Pearl’s Passion”.

Bobby’s Monkey Bar
900 Simonton St., Key West, FL
The gay Cheers style neighborhood bar of Key West. Happy
Hour from Noon to 7pm, Karaoke on Sunday nights, pool
tournaments on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free Wi-Fi access.
Garden of Eden
224 Duval St., Key West, FL
A Rooftop Bar with the BEST VIEWS in the city & “BEST
Long Island Ice Teas made by Melinda!” Gay, straight, fat,
or skinny… Doesn’t matter! Clothing optional – gay friendly!

WEST PALM BEACH

H G Roosters
823 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
Dark bar that attracts a fun party crowd. Camp is in at
H.G.’s, where drag shows and bingo nights pack in crowds
looking for laughs and fun.

The Lounge
517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL
Sushi, tropical views and tasty cocktails are accompanied
by acclaimed resident DJ Daisy DeadPetals.

Fort Dix Bar & Club
6205 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar
is a bit on the dark and dingy side, but who knows–that
could be a plus.

FORT MYERS

Office Pub
3704 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Oldest gay bar in South West Florida with a festive
attitude. This bear-friendly Office likes to have fun with
underwear parties, drag shows, Wii bowling! Check out
their country and western music night on Saturdays.

Tubby’s
4350 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL
Where men come to compete (in tournaments). “Never a
cover… always a smile” Tubby’s is a no-frills video bar with
a total of 10 TVs and two projection screens available for
patrons to use as they wish. Add a six-hour 2-4-1 Happy
Hour during the Wii tournaments on the big screen!

The Bottom Line
3090 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL
This gay entertainment complex is one of the longest
running clubs in southwest Florida at over 20 years, The
Bottom Line features 7 bars, pool tables, drag shows and
occasional guest appearances by porno stars.

VENICE

TOTI: Tavern on the Island in Venice
127 Tampa Ave. East, Venice, FL
This South Beach inspired gay bar, boasts a dance floor
and a game room with pool tables and dart boards. It’s
clean, the music is mixed and the staff are friendly. A
mixed crowd can be found most nights… younger, older
(duh, this is Venice), gay and straight. Did you know that
in the Caribbean, TOTI is slang for a beloved male appendage?
How apropos.

GAINESVILLE

Spikes
4130 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL
It is a laid-back kind of place, with friendly bar staff. The
crowds vary depending on the night. The bar has a nice
open air patio area that is rarely used, but would be nice
if it was.

University Club
18 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL
This is a fairly average small college town gay bar. It is
usually busy and crowded on Thursday nights.
The Florida Agenda wants you to
have fun while you are out with
your friends and family,
but remember:

DRINK RESPONSIBLY…
DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!

Prince Poppycock at the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando), Saturday, July 2nd, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Runner up in “America’s Got Talent, the one and only Prince Poppycock will be joining the Parliament House Resort for an awesome concert. No advance ticket sales. Come in early and celebrate with us all night long!

ORLANDO PRIDE

October 7 through 10. Nationally recognized celebrities and entertainment, respected speakers, scores of vendors, and the longest parade in the history of Orlando Pride all have contributed to this special event that continues to break records for Orlando LGBT festivals in which attendance has doubled or tripled each year. The Come Out with Pride committee is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to bringing a free, world-class event

to Central Florida. For more information, visit www.comeoutwithpride.com.

BACK DOOR BUMBY

Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR (iPhone App) and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. This is Orlando’s premier college night as you’ve never seen it before. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF MID-FLORIDA

Rescue can take many forms, from a single individual trying to make a difference by saving one dog to a group of people working together for the common goal of saving many animals. GRRMF concentrates on Golden Retrievers because they are passionately devoted to this breed. GRRMF is comprised solely of volunteers and is self-supporting, relying on fund raising and donations to support all rescue efforts including veterinary care. 100% of all donations are used for the rescue effort. GRRMF, Inc. is recognized by and affiliated with The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. GRCA is highly supportive of the rescue efforts of all of its member clubs.

For more information, contact the Intake Coordinator at 407-332-2840.

AN EVENING OUT WITH JACQUES RENAULT

Friday, June 17, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Bardot, 3456 North Miami Avenue in Miami. Love disco? Come out and enjoy some of the best music on the planet as Nightdrive Miami and Bardot host an evening featuring Jacques Renault. Producer and deejay Renault was a post-punk Washington DC native who moved to Chicago in 1997 to continue his studies of viola, but in turn got a serious education in dance music. Recently voted as Best NYC D.J. for Paper’s Night Life Awards, Jacques has held residencies at New York’s famed venues Happy Ending and Tribeca Grand while currently hosting a 205 Club party showcasing an impressive line-up of weekly guest deejays. Along with friends at DFA Records, Jacques is pushing the disco conscious sweep into the new dance-punk scene. With his edits, original tracks and collaborative project RUNAWAY, he has released music on internationally acclaimed New York labels Italians Do It Better, Editions Disco, and Wurst Edits, while having EP’s slated for Brennan Green’s Chinatown, Cosmo Vitelli’s I’m A Clich, Radio Slave’s Rekids and the new internet only label RCRD LBL. As well as getting coveted spots on the Glimmers’ Eskimo mix and the Lindstrom and Prins Thomas BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Mr. Renault appears regularly on Beats In Space, EVR and contributes a weekly show, Runaway Disco, to VIVA Radio.

“LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS”

The Miami Gay Men’s Choir presents “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” on June 17 & 18 at 8 p.m. at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, on Miami Beach.

Boys and boy bands have kept us singing and dancing since the 1050’s – Paul Simon, The Beatles, Elton John, Ricky Martin, The Village People, Elvis Presley and more. Premium seats $35, regular $30, balcony $25. For more information, visit www.miamigaychorus.org.

URGE WITH D.J. ABEL

Sunday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dream, 1532 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. The biggest party of Miami Beach Pride returns for the July 4th long weekend. While Dream is one of the most sought after venues on the beach, with superb sound and lighting, they are severely limited in the number of people they can accommodate. Therefore, only 500 advance tickets are being made available, with the first 100 priced at only $20. Prices will increase on a tiered scale, so the sooner you buy tickets, the more you will save. 21 and over. Get tickets exclusively with ShowClix, http://getik.it/52098?f

Fort Lauderdale

OUT FOR LAUGHS

Jessica Kirson: Out for Laughs on Friday, June 17, at 8 p.m. at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. For more information; www.pandoraevents.com or call (954) 288-8691.

METAMORPHOSIS

The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida presents Metamorphosis on Friday and Saturday, June 17 & 18, at 8 p.m. at the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, 33315. For more information, visit www.gaymenschorusofsouthflorida. org.

FORT LAUDERDALE BEAR PRIDE POOL PARTY

Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. at The Depot, 2935 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. This is a special no cover event on Saturday afternoon during pride weekend. So, if you have not checked out this new very cool space yet, this will be the time to do it. This party will be sponsored by Gold’s Gym, Pride Factory and Swiss Navy Lube. Gold’s will give out a free week’s pass and a personal training session to everyone who attends. Pride Factory will be giving away gift bags to the first 100 people who show up and Swiss Navy will sponsor a hospitality suite at the hotel. There will also be a $12 beer bust with other drink specials. D.J. Daddy O will be on hand to make sure the groove is just right.

SUMMER SERENADE II

South Florida Symphony, String Quartet, Summer Serenade II, June 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center, 221 Southwest 3rd Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit www.southfloridasymphony. org.

LIVING OUT LOUD

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus: Living Out Loud, Saturday, June 25, at both 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5 Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit browardcenter.org.

RELATIONSHIFTS

Presented by OUTlet. Saturday, June 25. A conference for and by young women ages 15+. RelationSHIFTS is Outlet’s sister conference organized by OUTlet’s young women’s leadership conference devoted to four topics YOU desire to know more about: healthy relationships, healthy sexual intimacy, eating for wellness and healthy bodies and relationship violence. Free to attend, no walk-ins. Register online today at www.Outlet4YoungWomen.com.

DYNAMIC WOMEN

Dynamic Women: Gathering our Resources Together to Make a Difference on Tuesday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Join Brenda Hartley and the Staff at Bank United, 2723 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. Please RSVP to (954) 630-3126.

Bay Area

“PROTECT YOUR MONSTER” PARTY

Friday, June 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Chelsea Nightclub, 1502 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa. Join the Sister Bonnie Sattva for her Novice Project along with the other Sisters for a night of fun and frivolity as they present Harry Monster and Woo- Woo. Enjoy some Jello shots. Partake in the costume contest with a $25 prize for best outfit. So, bust out your feathers, fur and assorted monster wear. 50/50 raffles and a special safer sex basket will be auctioned off full of all kinds of goodies.

DIXIE LONGATE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY

Friday, June 17, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. It’s not your grandmother’s Tupperware party in conjunction with Florida LEGAL’s Annual Retreat. Be prepared to have great time, drink, laugh ‘til your sides hurt or pee in your pants. Dixie is amazingly funny and will again be donating all the proceeds to Florida LEGAL, Inc. Advanced ticket sales $15 via PayPal on the fla-legal.com website. Make sure to mark your donation payment for Dixie Longate and bring a copy for entrance to the event. Tickets at the door are $20. All donations to FLA-LEGAL, Inc., are Tax Deductable under §501(3)(c). The Flamingo Resort (4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg) will be providing a full cash bar, menu and table service during the event for your drinking and snacking pleasure. Donations are going to help with the cost of hosting the 2012 International Conference of LGBT Law Enforcement Professionals Conference, to be held in Orlando, FL the last week of May into June, 2012. For more information, go to www.dixiestupperwareparty. com.

SOUND GARDEN T-DANCE

Saturday, June 18, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Chelsea Nightclub, 1502 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa. Power Infiniti and Chhoy Sutimek Productions present “Sound Garden” with hosts Conun Drum and New York singing sensation, Frankie Presley performing live and doing a meet and greet. 3 to 4 p.m. open bar, after 5 p.m. $3 cover. Fire and Ice raffle items, hot music, cool vibe. Frankie was in the former pop group Wow. While with his former group, Frankie, he had the privilege to open for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Sean Kingston. Frankie joined Jason Derulo, Ludacris, Lyaz, T-Pain and many other artists at the Chicago B96s Summer Bash concert in 2010. Frankie can also be seen in multiple issues of Popstar! Magazine, Maximo TV and various interviews on YouTube, on Red Carpet and Charity Events.

Central Florida

ORLANDO GAY PARENTS GROUP

Social group for children of gay parents. Monthly outing to parks, zoos, puppet shows. Geared toward children under 10 years old. For more information, call (407) 420-9955 to receive newsletters and invitations to events.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF MID-FLORIDA

Rescue can take many forms, from a single individual trying to make a difference by saving one dog to a group of people working together for the common goal of saving many animals. GRRMF concentrates on Golden Retrievers because they are passionately devoted to this breed. All across America, local Golden Retriever clubs are working to save Goldens that show up wandering the streets or in shelters. GRRMF is comprised solely of volunteers and is self-supporting, relying on fund raising and donations to support all rescue efforts including veterinary care. 100% of all donations are used for the rescue effort. GRRMF, Inc. is recognized by and affiliated with The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. GRCA is highly supportive of the rescue efforts of all of its member clubs. For more information, contact the Intake Coordinator at 407-332-2840.

BACK DOOR BUMBY

Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR (iPhone App) and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. This is Orlando’s premier college night as you’ve never seen it before. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.

ORLANDO PRIDE

October 7 through 10. Nationally recognized celebrities and entertainment, respected speakers, scores of vendors, and the longest parade in the history of Orlando Pride all have contributed to this special event that continues to break records for Orlando LGBT festivals in which attendance has doubled or tripled each year. The Come Out with Pride committee is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to bringing a free, world-class event to Central Florida. For more information, visit www.comeoutwithpride.com.

“HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH”

Written by: John Cameron Mitchell and Steven Trask, directed by: Jeffrey D. Holmes, starring: Joe Harter, Blaze Powers, Dominick Daniel and The Angry Inch Band. Make your reservations now to see Hedwig and her band in action. Now through June 4, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets $30. For info and reservations: (954) 678-1496. Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash only). To purchase tickets via credit card and for special discounts, please go to: www.infinite-abyss.com.
You may also purchase tickets at: www.empirestage.com. The Empire Stage is located at 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.

BEYOND THE L-WORD
Fascinating performance workshop/ lecture on lesbian culture. This workshop/lecture invites participants to enact a colorful range of scenarios taken from lesbian history, lesbian theatre, and lesbian pulp fiction. Discover what has been missing in popular culture-the fierce and fascinating archetypes of women who choose women! Playwright and director Carolyn Gage is the author of more than sixty plays and seven books on lesbian theatre, and in 2009, she won the national Lambda Literary Award in Drama. From Sappho to Rachel Carson, from camp counselors to nuns, this workshop explores the historical enclaves where lesbians have attempted to live out our dreams and escape from our nightmares. This is a performance workshop for all abilities, all genders, and all orientations. Audience welcome. Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors.

WIN EPICUREAN DINNER CLUB
Women in Network’s Epicurean Dinner Club and The Pride Center Present: Brunch and T-Dance on Sunday, June 12th, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm for brunch and 3 pm for the Patio T-Dance at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Prix Fixe menu includes  two drinks. For further information please contact Joyce Schweitzer at 954-558-3657 or Toni Hadi at 954-565-0094.

MIXER FOR A CAUSE
Gilda’s Club South Florida LGBT Action Group invite you to an After Hours Mixer, join them for a cause and a good time. Gilda’s Club South Florida is a free cancer support community that welcomes all who have been touched by cancer. This event will be held on Thursday, May 26th – 5:00 to 8:00pm at Rosie’s Bar & Grill. 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. For more information or to RSVP call Thom Palumbo at 954-763-6776 or e-mail thom@gildasclubsouthflorida.org or visit them online:
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org.

Miami

SIZZLE MIAMI
May 26 – 31, 2011, in Miami. Party-seekers from around the world
convene in sunny Miami, Florida, celebrating life, pride and liberty. Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle Miami has evolved into a 5-day smorgasbord of captivating day-time events and pulsating nightlife. Although Sizzle participants are mostly comprised of African-Americans and Latinos, all races are welcomed and encouraged to participate. For more info, visit www.sizzlemiami.com.

GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH BEACH
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention Visitor Bureau, and the Miami Design Preservation League, present a ninety-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Florida on Saturday, May 28th. Tour departs at 5 p.m. from the Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street, and ends at the Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Ocean Drive, where a refreshing drink will be provided. Reservations are not required.

Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at MDGLCC or at MDPL’s Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street. FREE to MDPL and MDGLCC members. RSVP to (305) 673-4440 or to mdglcc@bellsouth.net.

TASTE FOR CHANGE WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Abzyme Research Foundation and Joel Santos invite you to this very special wine tasting. The vaccine for Polio was developed with grassroots fundraising through the March  of Dimes. ARF is funding a promising new therapeutic HIV vaccine through a series of charity wine tastings. Join them and support hope for a future without HIV/AIDS. All proceeds will go toward the continued development and advancement of HIV-EVAC, a revolutionary therapeutic HIV vaccine candidate. To learn more about
ARF and HIVEVAC, visit www.endhiv.com. Friday June 17, from 7 to 9 pm at Bar 721, 721 Lincoln Lane on Miami Beach. RSVP by Friday June 3 via Host Joel Santos: joel@sobeteethwhitening.com, (786) 267-0404. Suggested donation of $40, 21+ to attend this event.

BRITNEY SPEARS AT AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA
See Britney Spears live on the Femme Fatale Tour with special guest Nicki Minaj and opening performances by Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo. Tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster.com. The concert will be held on Friday July 22, 2011 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.

Bay Area

FIRE AND ICE WEEKEND AT ST. PETE PRIDE
Florida’s only Gay beach party of the summer with world renowned deejay, Luis Perez spinning Saturday. Fire & Ice Weekend represents what is so hot about a party on the beach and what is so cool about supporting St. Pete Pride. The very retro Postcard Inn (6300 Gulf Blvd.) on St Pete Beach will play host to the private gay party for the largest pride celebration in Florida on Friday, June 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Highlights of the weekend include Friday’s Fire Party that includes the hottest pool and beach event of the summer. Friday also includes St. Pete Pride’s Kick-Off Party at Georgie’s Alibi. Saturday will bring the parade and promenade at St Pete Pride. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday Ice Party with D.J. Luis Perez. Sunday will focus on a festival Beach Party including our pool party and beach pavillion, dancing on the beach, and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico open for business all day. Later attend the St. Pete Pride Closing Party at Flamingo Resort. Visit www.alandchuck.travel.com to book a room.

THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK
Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asian-themed patio with Jacuzzi.

FLAMINGO BINGO
Thursdays hosted by Kevin Johnson. Win free drinks and prizes from 8 to 10 pm. Code Bar opens at 7 pm, the Video Bar opens at 10 pm and don’t miss Girl’s Night in the Blu Room, which opens at 11 pm with $3 Miller Lite longnecks. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com.

GAY BOWLING
First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.

Central Florida

GAY?DAYS AT?WALT?DISNEY?WORLD
June 2 through 5, 2011 in Orlando The long standing Gay Day at Disney has morphed into a week-long celebration at the theme parks of Orlando. The days are focused on the parks and pool parties, the nights are packed with dance parties at various venues. Gay Days – the original group is still quite popular, especially among folks more interested in the park-focused events and connecting with others.

ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, from 1pm to 11 pm. North America’s largest electronic music festival comes to Orlando for the first time. Expect a wide array of attractions, full-size carnival rides, art installations and performers. World-class deejays, artists and performers, thousands of beautiful people, massive stages and full-size carnival rides. At Tinker Field, 1610 West Church St. in Orlando. For more information, visit www.electricdaisycarnival.com.

THE RED BALL
At the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando) Saturday, May 28, from 7 pm to 2 am. The ticket also gets you into the club for the night to see RuPaul Drag Race Runner Up Manila Luzon and the number one queen from Puerto Rico, Queen Bee Ho joining the Footlight Players. Every room will be decorated with a different style. See Judy Tenuta then enjoy the
rest of the night with all the Red Ball glory included in the price of your Judy Tenuta ticket. Judy, the self described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion,” is appropriately described as “Outrageous Mind-Blowing Comedy”. Don’t forget to wear red!

ORLANDO BLACK PRIDE
May 31 to June 5, 2011; Orlando Black Pride brings thousands of LGBTers together for a long weekend of events and entertainment. There are parties for the fellas, the ladies and everything in between and you can find all the great events on the official website. So head out to Orlando and get ready to party… www.orlandoblackpride.com.

A NIGHT OF PERPETUAL COMEDY
The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present a night of perpetual comedy on Thursday June 2. featuring the talents of improv comedians formerly of the Comedy Warehouse at Disney’s Pleasure Island and benefitting The Sister Claire Annette Blowood Memorial Granting Fund. Show times are 8 and 10 p.m. Cover: $7 suggested donation. To be held at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in downtown Orlando.

BEAR CODES PRESENTS SPLASH!
Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale at the Royal Palms Resort, 2901 Terramar Street. Monthly pool parties for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers and friends. Join them at the new Royal Palms Resort and Spa for the Official Opening Party of Splash with live deejays and more. The Royal Palms Boutique Hotel offers luxurious rooms, a full bar, a café serving great food and a full service spa and gym. And yes … a clothing-optional heated pool, so come in your swimsuits or your birthday suit… the choice is yours. As appreciation for your continued support of Bear Codes, they are extending to those that RSVP for the opening party event only, no cover charge (normal cover is $7). You must RSVP on Facebook to receive the free entry and you can only RSVP yourself. There will be an RSVP list at the door. Help spread the word and invite your friends on the invite link on the event page and give them a chance to RSVP and get the newest hottest pool party grand opening for free. Splash will be held monthly.

IGLTA’s ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Unleash your hidden talents at IGLTA’s Annual Global Convention. Professionals from around the world will unite in Fort Lauderdale May 10-15, 2011, to network, educate, brainstorm and take LGBT tourism to unprecedented levels. Educational programming, Unleashed 2.0, will serve as the cornerstone of future business development. Sessions will cater to all experience levels in social media, internet marketing and new travel technology trends to help you reach customers in a more efficient way. Mark your calendars now! This will be the must-attend event of 2011. Don’t let your competitors leave you behind.

STONEWALL STREET FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Sunday, Jun 19, 2011, in Wilton Manors from 3 to 8 p.m. Continues the Wilton Manors Stonewall tradition and adds some surprises & new highlights. The festival stretches from 5 Points to NE 20th Street on Wilton Drive with multiple stages filled with exciting entertainment, exhibits from sponsors, merchants, and area non-profits, demonstrations, games, street performers and an exciting assortment of gourmet food trucks and beverage stations. The twilight parade features floats from near and far.

For more info check out www.stonewallwiltonmanors.com.

Miami

LADY GAGA MONSTER BALL APRIL 2011
Wednesday, Apr 13, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Scissor Sisters and Semi Precious Weapons have been selected as the opening acts for the third North American leg of Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour.

MISS RICHFIELD 1981 IS HEADING TO MIAMI
Miss Richfield 1981 is coming to Miami for the very first time to officially kickoff Miami Beach Pride with a performance at the Colony Theater on April 15 at 8 p.m.  A portion of the tickets and proceeds from a raffle will benefit Miami Beach Pride and GLAAD. In her new show, “30 Years on the Throne!,” Miss R. looks back at her storybook life celebrating three decades of beauty sovereignty as reigning queen of Richfield, Minnesota, “where butter is a spice and gravy is a beverage.”
Miss Richfield has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Today” on NBC, “Cake Boss” on TLC and “Weekends with Samantha Brown” on Travel Channel.  Her live performances have received critical acclaim and The New York Post recently honored “Miss Richfield 1981” as the must-see act in Provincetown”. Tickets are $25/$35 and are available at the Colony Theater Box Office or www.missrichfield.com.  Miss Richfield 1981 will host an after-party at Mova Lounge following the show.

MIAMI BEACH PRIDE
On Saturday, April 16, Miami Beach will be more fabulous than ever! Miami Beach City Mayor Matti Bower, your friends, family and allies celebrate the 3rd annual Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event that featured a parade, a festival with exciting celebrity presentations and musical performances, and an expo with LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments and food, and a family-friendly “playzone”. Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary celebration that brings out the best in us all. Last year’s pride event brought out over 35,000 people from all walks of life and cities from across Florida — and across the world — making Miami Beach Gay Pride the city’s largest one-day event. This year will be even better!

Bay Area

RENEGADES SPLASH?POOL?PARTY
After a long morning of softball, come by to cool off with food, beer and Bob’s famous cupcakes, raffles and lots of prizes. Sunday, Apr. 3, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Gay St Pete House, 4505 Fifth Avenue North in St. Petersburg.

LADY?GAGA?IN?TAMPA
Lady Gaga and special guests, Scissor Sisters, will be coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday, April 16th,from 7 to 11 p.m. Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, “The Monster Ball” tour, presented by Virgin Mobile. In 2010, the tour took her throughout Europe and North American, where she received rave reviews everywhere she stopped. With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady Gaga has announced she will be extending her North American 2011 tour, now including a stop at Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum.

WET LUBE WRESTLING
Tampa Bay RULEs, Sunday Apr 17, 1 to 5 p.m., Chelsea Nightclub, 1502 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa. This month’s event is sponsored by WET. So cum get piggy, wear your rubber, jock or hottest leather, but get ready to get some WET wrestlin’ on. Bar opens to the general public from 3 p.m. on. Building leathermen/ fetishmen brotherhood and gathering just for fun without egos and attitudes. Get together to socialize, have a cigar or two, experience a demo, bootblacking services and maybe learn about the brotherhood of community bonding. It’s a good ole fashioned leather/fetish tea dance with a new twist… the twist is what you bring and who you are. Always open to suggestions and ideas to promote, build and excite OUR community! This is just the beginning… the future is so bright, let’s start burning those candles! tbrulesz@gmail.com

DIVERSITY SLAM SPRING FLING
Friday, Apr 22, 9 p.m. to 12 midnight,
L Train, 900 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg. Open mic night spoken word, acoustic jams.

INTERPOL
Thursday, Apr 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ritz Ybor, 1507 East 7th Avenue in Tampa. $24 advance tickets, all ages.

GAY BOWLING
First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.

Central Florida

SCISSOR  SISTERS
Scissor Sisters at Hard Rock Live, Thurs., Apr. 7, 7 to 10 p.m., 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando.

RICKY MARTIN LIVE
Friday Apr. 8, 2011, in Orlando from 6 to 9 p.m, Amway Center, 400 W Church St.

THE MONSTER BALL
Lady Gaga at the Amway Center, Friday Apr. 15,, 7 to 11:30 p.m., 400 W Church St in Orlando.

ORLANDO WHITE PARTY
Saturday Apr. 16, 201,1 from 8:30 p.m. to
2 a.m. at Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando. Time to start planning for one of Orlando’s biggest parties of the year. Featuring Juju Bee, Alexis Mateo, Shangela and Yara Sofia. D.J. Brianna Lee spinning the hits for “Elevate”. White attire encouraged. Rooms are going fast. Book now at www.parliamenthouse.com.

babes in bonnets fundraiser at parliament house
Monday, Apr 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando. This is a citywide event benefiting the Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA), a local charity that provides free of charge, peer-to-peer support groups, education and a positive environment for Orlando’s LGBT youth. Hosted by: Darcel Stevens & Michael Wanzie.

MISS HEART OF ORLANDO PAGEANT
This is a preliminary to Miss Heart of Florida. Monday, Apr. 18,  from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight at Mr. Sister’s, 5310 East Colonial Dr. in Orlando.

NINA VS. RAJA
RuPaul’s Drag Race girls at the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando), Saturday May 7, 2011, in Orlando from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. 1st runner up of season one, Nina Flowers and  top 5 (as it stands right now), Raja of season three will be joining the award winning Footlight Players: Darcel Stevens, V, Armani, Sassy Devine and the Men of the Footlight Theater. Three rooms of music –  featuring D.J. Brianna Lee of Gayinternetradiolive.com in the disco, Pop 40 mix in the video bar and hip-hop/pop in the piano bar.

VEGAS NIGHT—CHIPS FOR CHARITY Wilton Manors Council and Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) announces its first fundraising reception. Vegas Night – Chips for Charity, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Admission is $40 per person and includes tastings from local restaurants, five hours of gaming, live music, and open bar service. The event will raise money for the Chamber and Kids in Distress. For more information, call 954-462-4911 or e-mail Dan@FTLChamber.com.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” What would Christmas be without Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. The Empire State Theater at 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, is presenting a oneman version Thursday – Saturday until Dec. 25. Scott Sowers, who recently appeared in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” plays all the parts. For showtimes, tickets and information, call (954) 678-1496 or visit www.empirestage.com.

“BROADWAY BOUND” BY NEIL SIMON The Boca Raton Theater Guild Presents “Broadway Bound” by Neil Simon Jan. 7-16 at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 301 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday). Tickets are $18. For more information, call (561) 948-2601 or visit www.brtg.org.

“ROCK OF AGES” Broadway Across America presents the highly-acclaimed “Rock of Ages,” Dec. 28 – Jan. 9 at the Broad Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $21. “Rock of Ages” is an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, facemelting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on featuring some of the greatest hits of the ’80s. For more information, call (954) 462-0222 or visit www.browardcenter. org.

MIAMI

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR It’s time for the Miami International Art Fair (MIA) in Miami Beach, Jan.

13-17, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Come experience America’s most exciting midwinter contemporary art fair. MIA will be an inaugurating, intriguing and unique new model this year, combining a highly selective art fair with a strong, central curatorial vision, in addition to independently curated projects. Highlighting MIA in 2011 is the special installation Museum of Modern Ice, bringing Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s dazzling paintings in ice to sunny South Florida for the first time. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call (239) 949 5411.

JUMP! SUNDAYS Edison Farrow, Omar Gonzalez and Tony Ferro present JUMP! Sundays, South Beach’s new hot spot on Sunday nights. Doors open at 10 p.m. with free Svedka vodka drinks until 11 p.m. Admission is $10. JUMP! takes place at Lux (formerly Liquid Niteclub), 1439 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

BARTON G PRESENT CHEYENNE JACKSON The star of “GLEE,” “30 ROCK” and BROADWAY’S “XANADU” will be on hand to ring in the New Year on Friday, Dec. 31 & Saturday, Jan. 1 Tickets are $75 and $95and are available by calling (305) 357-7900 or visiting www.preludebybartong.com. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Venue is located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Stepping up to a new arena of entertainment which now counts three successful restaurants, The Villa By Barton G (former Versace Mansion) and a corporate events division that services national and international clients, New Year’s Eve will mark the entry of restaurateur/hotelier Barton G. Weiss’ newest venture, PRELUDE BY BARTON G PRESENTS.

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S “THE NUTCRACKER” Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 23 at the Adrienne Arsht Center Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. This production is a magical treat for young and old. Miami City Ballet’s production boasts beautiful sets, lavish costumes and magical special effects. A large, talented cast present a holiday treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call (305) 949-6722. Prices vary.

BAY AREA

DRAG BINGO BENEFIT Nicky Summers Drag BINGO Benefit night on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill Tampa, 1600 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Proceeds from this night to benefit Nicky Summers in her quest to capture the title of “Miss Large and Lovely.” Come support your hometown girl as she prepares to compete in something she truly believes in. BINGO starts at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Amy Demilo (“Miss Heart of Florida”). Free Jello shots and performances by the girl of the hour. Reservations are highly recommended. Call (813) 241-6279 or Nicky at (813) 447-5786.

MASQUERADE BALL AT FLAMINGO Friday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St. S., St. Pete. The event will star comedienne Chtistine O’Leary at 10 p.m. Evening includes a mask contest and Burlesque show at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. amd a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Holiday buffet dinner for $24.95. For reservations, call (727) 321-5000. Two seatings: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Party in the Blu Room until 5 a.m. Visit www.FlamingoFLA.com for more information.

“NEW YEAR’S EVE IN WHITE” PARTY Hosted by Steam Fridays/Tease Saturdays at The Honey Pot, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City on New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Join over a thousand of your closest friends and ring in the New Year at Tampa Bay’s biggest LGBT party. Honey Pot will be all decked out in fabulous white with special lighting and effects along with three floors of entertainment, great dance videos in the main room and Hip Hop/Top 40 on the third floor. A special drag show at 11 p.m. with the state’s top divas, lots of free party favors and champagne toast at midnight followed by an amazing production number by Macaviti and Company. White attire suggested. Doors open at 9 p.m. with no cover before 9:30 p.m. and $10 cover after 9:30 p.m. Enjoy $1 drinks from 9 p.m. to10 p.m.

DRAG QUEEN BINGO FOR GAGME 2011 At Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill, 1600 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Most everyone knows the fun at Mary’s on Wednesday nights, so head out there for the first Wednesday of the New Year and enjoy some fun Drag Queen BINGO. The cost is $10 per set of BINGO. Invite all of your friends as the proceeds for this event will directly benefit GAGME 2011 and the charities that it supports.

CENTRAL FLORIDA

FELIZ NAVIDAD Christmas Eve Celebration: Feliz Navidad on Friday, Dec. 24 from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Revolution Nightclub, 375 S. Bumby Ave., Orlando. Orlando’s hottest Christmas Eve celebration with no cover until 11 p.m. for 21+ (18+ welcome). Free drinks from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Ladies of the Majestic Theater Shows at 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. featuring: Lisa Lane, Maya Andrews, Selena, Susan Whitney and special guest Kimora Santi. D. Lui Lou spinning Latin house, freestyle, salsa, merengue and dance in the main room. DJ Infinite dropping the hottest beats in hip/hop, top 40s, old school and more in the Hydrate Video Bar.

PULSATE CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 25 from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Pulse, 1912 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. Complimentary valet. Come and check out your favorite things and have a chance to win fabulous gifts. 18+ welcome, 21+ no cover before 11 p.m. DJ Scott Robert with “The Official Night of House Music.” Showtime at 12:30 a.m. hosted by Blade Mathews and Roxxxy Andrews with Tyra Sanchez and Axel Andrews. Featuring the Pulse dancers, Orlando’s hottest dancers up close and personal.

SIP’S NEW YEAR’S BLOWOUT Party at Sip, 724 Virginia, Orlando from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Everyone is invited to party it up big time at Sip this New Year’s Eve. DJ Di will let you sing away 2010 with karaoke and then DJ Sketchy will mix it up to dance into the New Year. Free champagne at midnight and party favors for all guests.

MASQUERADE BALL New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at Pulse, 1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Free champagne toast at midnight. DJ Scott Robert spinning the top hits from the past 10 years. Showtime 12:30 a.m. hosted by Angelica Sanchez, Roxxxy Andrews and Blade Mathews. Great New Year’s drink specials and more.

GILDA RETURNS TO THE MANOR

She’s back for Christmas at The Manor with new holiday songs and some new dresses too. Come hear her stories about her years in Hollywood, on Broadway and on television. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you won’t believe a word of it. Dec. 9 – 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $35 for VIP. Call 1- 800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets. com/event/136281.

A NIGHT WITH ACTRESS LESLIE CARON

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLiFF) hosts two evenings with Oscar® nominated actress Leslie Caron. Fans can join Caron on Friday, Dec. 10 for a tribute film and book signing event at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; and on Dec.11 for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Tickets for the FLiFF tribute evening are $30 in advance/$35 at the door. FLIFF Member price is $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Tickets for the Winterfest Boat Parade are $150 for general admission/$125 for FLiFF members, and must be purchased in advance.

WIN BRUNCH 2011

Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a special brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Torch Club. The brunch will include entertainment and there will be a t-dance following the brunch with music provided by Bonnie. Tickets are $25, which includes brunch, two drinks, entertainment, the t-dance and tax and gratuity. Admission to just attend the t-dance is $10 and starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call Geri/Joyce at (954) 354-0548 or Toni at (954) 565-0094.

“HOLIDAY TREASURES” CONCERT

Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 15 for a very special holiday concert as the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Chorus and the South Florida Pride Jazz Ensemble present “Holiday Treasures,” a fun-filled romp through your holiday favorites. The Jazz Ensemble will perform familiar tunes with a jazzy twist while the Women’s Chorus will put you in the holiday spirit as they perform everything from traditional hymns to the hysterical “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. and will take place at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, New River Room, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets can be purchased at www.browardcenter.org/fortlauderdalewomenschorus

Miami

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR

It’s time for the Miami International Art Fair (MIA) in Miami Beach, Jan. 13-17, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Come experience America’s most exciting mid-winter contemporary art fair. MIA will be an inaugurating, intriguing and unique new model this year, combining a highly selective art fair with a strong, central curatorial vision, in addition to independently curated projects. Highlighting MIA in 2011 is the special installation Museum of Modern Ice, bringing Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s dazzling paintings in ice to sunny South Florida for the first time. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call (239) 949 5411.

MIAMI GAY MEN’S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT – DEC.

On Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday Dec. 11, the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus will present their annual holiday concert at 8 p.m. with special guest Sharon Gless. This year’s performance, “Destination Holiday,” will be at the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Come fly with them as they take you through a musical journey of song and dance around the world. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. For tickets or more information, visit www.miamigaychorus.org.

MDGLCC TOY DRIVE & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Please join the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for a toy drive and holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Visitor’s Center, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Please bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Miami Beach Police Toy Drive.There will be an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, a visit from Santa Claus and other special surprises. Please RSVP to Stephanie@tma-pr.com or call (305) 673-4440.

SANDPIPERS NETWORKING EVENT

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly Sandpipers networking event on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. The event will take place at Angler’s Resort Hotel, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. There will be a cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres. The event is limited to 50 people. Call (305) 673-4440 or email mdglcc@bellsouth.net.

Bay Area

CHRISTMAS PARTY FATURING DJ ALYSON CALAGNA

will be held at G-Bar, 1401 E. Seventh Ave., in Ybor City on Saturday Dec. 11 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. No cover until 10 p.m. and a $5 cover after. $1 drinks from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m.. The entire club will be decked out for the holidays by Mathieu.

LEATHER BENEFIT

The Tampa Leather Club will hold a Leather Benefit for Francis House at the Ybor Eagle, 1909 N. 15th St., in Ybor City. Francis House has been providing spiritual, emotional, educational help to individuals and families infected, affected and at-risk for HIV/AIDS.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE ST. PETERSBURG MEN’S CHORUS

The Gay St. Pete House will he holding a fundraiser for the St. Petersburg Men’s Chorus on Thursday, Dec. 23 at the Gay St. Pete House, 4505 Fifth Ave., N., Saint Petersburg. Enjoy a relaxing evening poolside with incredible eats, full open bar, live entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer. No gifts, but please make a donation to the chorus. All proceeds from your donation goes to the chorus. For more information, visit www.stpetemenschorus.com.H STEAM

FRIDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTY

DJ Manny Lehman will headline at Steam Fridays’ Christmas Party, to be held at The Honey Pot, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. The party will be held on Friday, Dec. 17 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. D.J. The club will be transformed into the “Nutcracker Suite” and will come to life with aerialists performing and so much more. Doors open at 10 p.m. with no cover until 10:30 p.m. and $10 after. $1 drinks for everyone from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

FLAMINGO TURNABOUT

The first-ever turnabout at the Flamingo Resort. All the money raised will go to benefit A.S.A.P. Don’t miss this event as everyone will be in rare form and it will be the only time you will see most of the staff dressed up and performing. Make your plans now to attend on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St. S., St. Petersburg.

HOLIDAY HOOPLA!

The Gulfport Merchants Association presents Holiday Hoopla on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Santa, The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation, and Get Rescued. Admission is free. Brighten your holidays with a visit to Beach Boulevard in Gulfport at the Holiday Hoopla. For more information, call (727) 322-5217 or visit www.gulfportma.com.H

Central Florida

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS”

… is being performed now through Dec. 19 at the Garden Theatre, 160 West Plant St., Winter Garden. Dickens’ classic family tale ushers in the holiday season and the wonderful sprit (or spirits) of Christmas. Film and television star Dennis Neal portrays the miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24 ($20 seniors/students) $10 for children under 12 on Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.gardentheatre.org.

FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS

This Orlando Gay Chorus concert will feature many of your favorite songs and some new tunes, too. Once again, OGC will be serving as a collection site for the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” programand will mark its 20th year of collecting for “Toys for Tots.”Your generous donations of toys have brought joy to thousands of deserving children in Central Florida. Just bring any unwrapped toy to either show for collection. Two performances: Dec. 11 and 12 at The Plaza Theatre, 425 North Bumby Ave., Orlando. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at www.orlandogaychorus. org.

“GOD HELP US, EVERYONE”

Ashton Kutcher, Lucille Ball, Joan Crawford, Miss Piggy and Cher (or at least their impersonators) present “A Glittering Star-Studded Christmas Carol” on Saturdays, Dec. 11 and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Footlight Theater at the Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.

CLAUS FOR PAWS – THE ROAD RALLY ADVENTURE

A four-person auto adventure with stops and fun along the way throughout downtown Orlando on Dec. 11. Entry fee $100 per team. Presented by and a fundraiser for the Sunshine Invitational Tournament, and a portion of the proceeds benefit Paws Care, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to care for the pets of those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other terminal and devastating illnesses. For more details, visit www.sitorlando.org/fundraising.

“THE NEARLYWED GAME”

at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. This is a fun and new twist of the classic TV game show, “The Newlywed Game.” Each month, six couples (same-sex and opposite sex couples) will compete to see who knows, or thinks they know, each other the best. For more information, visit www.hamburgermarysorlando. com.H

With temps in the low 80s, low humidity and high spirits, the annual “Come Out with Pride” parade in Downtown Orlando w as

a rousing success. Central Florida businesses and civic groups proudly walked the parade route through many thousands of spectators including infants in strollers and senior citizens in wheelchairs and everything else in between!

Most every nightclub catering to the LGBT community, along with gay-friendly businesses and numerous social, political and religion-based groups, marched along the streets of Lake Eola and Thorton Park to celebrate the diversity and creativity of our community.

It was a complete success, and my view from the truck bed pulling the Parliament House float was, in my opinion, the best seat in the house. Check out my videos of the parade on YouTube. Just pull up my videos under the name “mrcrazyjohn.”

Now, with the gay pride events complete, it’s time to look ahead to the upcoming week. From October 15th to 18th, it’s not only “Bear Weekend” in Orlando; it’s also my birthday week, too!

My favorite birthday gift this year will be, once again, hosting “Twisted Tom’s Perky Butt Contest 2010” on Friday night, October 15th starting at 12 midnight on the pool stage in the Parliament House Resort’s courtyard. Join me and thousands of bears and their admirers as we rate the “perkiest” butt in all of Central Florida. Do you have what it takes to be the perkiest butt? Sign up by the pool stage from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m.

In addition to the BC3 events taking place at The P House, the Bears of Central Florida (BOCF) will be hosting their 20th annual “Bear Bust” at The Royal Plaza Resort at Walt Disney World from October 14th through the 17th. For more info about all the “Bear Bust” activities and run package info, log onto their website at www.bocf.org.

And finally, join me on Monday, October 18th as I hopefully make it to 45. I will be at the helm of my annual birthday edition of “Monday Happy Hour Karaoke” and reeking of booze and passed out in front of my soundboard — only at The Parliament House Resort. Joel will have the bar open at 4 p.m. and show time is after 5:30 p.m. See ya there.

Twisted Tom will be in this space next week. I’ll talk to you again on October 29th. Bye for now.