What's HOT South Florida :: June 9 - 15

Thursday, June 9

Key West Pride started yesterday, but the main events start today and go through Sunday. The Southernmost City will host a ton of LGBT themed events from the typical to the truly original, there is something happening during pride for the whole rainbow family. For more information go to: keywestpride.org.

Heathers: The Musical which will make its South Florida debut starting today, will run until Sunday, June 26. This production contains adult content, and is at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing arts with performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Office.

Victor Zepka & Alyson Thomas present the Boardwalk's "Mister Stonewall Pageant" at 9pm. The categories include Presentation: Pride, Swimwear and Talent. For moreinformation call Victor at 305-502-6000 or Alyson at 954-290-7474.

Friday, June 10

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and AEG LIVE are proud to present "Weird Al" Yankovic during his wildly successful Mandatory World Tour. Known as the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammy Awards and 15 career nominations, "Weird Al" Yankovic and his longtime band will bring his high-energy comedy rock show to the Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House at 8pm. Tickets are $39.50, $49.50 & $79.50 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center Box Office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at Arshtcenter.org.

Saturday, June 11

Treece Financial Group, Inc., presents Savvy Social Security & Savvy IRA Planning Master Class: from 10 to 11:30am at the Brockway Memorial Library, 10021 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores. Seating is limited. Please RSVP at 305-751-8855.

Hunters presents D.I.L.F by Man Upp: Daddies Do It Better, Jock Edition starring DJ Maz Bruce. Doors open at 9pm to 3am.

Lady Bunny and Derrick Barry, headline the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen competition on at Stage 305 at the Magic City Casino (450 NW 37 Avenue in Miami). The contestants will compete for a cash prize of $5,000 and for the title of the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen in a pageant style setting. The categories are: Solo Talent, Runway, and Q & A. Also performing that night will be the reigning Ultimate Miami Drag Queen, T.P. Lords, and former winners Missy Meyakie LePaige (2014) and T-Lo Ivy (2013). Ultimate Miami attendees must be 21 and over. General admission is $20 per person at the door. VIP tables are $300 and include seating for four. To reserve VIP tables, contact 305-631-4576. For more information and other event details, visit: Theultimatemiami.com or call 305-631-4576.

The W Fort Lauderdale and Westfield Broward presents "Pop With Pride" (A gay Pride Celebration with Music, Fashion and Art). This event will feature 2 DJs (Zepka and Alex Ferbeyre, a fashion runway by Macy's Summer Collection, Make Up looks by Dior and performances by Nicole Halliwell and the Pop Princesses. The Red Carpet arrival will be at 8pm, with live looks at 9pm and the runway at 10pm.

The Miami Lyric Opera will present Marina, the classic Spanish Opera at the Colony Theatre (1040 Lincoln Road) in Miami Beach today at 8pm and tomorrow at 4pm. There are several ways to get tickets, visit MiamiLyricOpera.org/tickets, or Colony Theatre at ColonyTheatreMiamiBeach.com. You can also visit the box office at the Colony Theatre or call 305 434 7091.

Noche Latina Saturdays, inside the Ivy Lounge and patio at the Manor presents their annual "Puerto Rican Pride Celebration" starring Carmen Adore and Selena Jimenez, along with their resident DJ Larry Larr spinning some of the hottest Latin sounds. The night will also feature their annual "Hot Boricua Contest," with $300 in cash and prizes. They also feature hot Latin Go-Go Papi's provided by Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature No Cover until midnight and only $5 after midnight for member and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, June 12

Maestra Sebrina Alfonso welcomes Excelsa Quartet as guest artist headliners for the rest of the 2016 Summer Chamber Music Concert Series of the South Florida Symphony. Excelsa Quartet which fashioned its name from "Picca excels", a distinct species of Northern European spruce trees used to make the top panel of fine musical instruments will be performing in Fort Lauderdale today at The Leiser Opera Center. Topurchase tickets, which are $35, call 954.522.8445 or visit southfloridasymphony.org.

Tuesday, June 14

The monthly Mack Power Mixer takes place this month at O Lounge at Y.O.L.O. (333 East Las Olas Blvd) from 6:30 to 9pm. $10 entry includes 1 complimentary Ketel One cocktail. No RSVP is required, but for more info visit: MackPlanet.com.

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents a Cabaret Benefit for "Kids In Distress," featuring members of the touring company of NETworks presents "Beauty and the Beast." The event takes place from 9 p to midnight and features a silent auction and raffle prizes.

Wednesday, June 15

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast" is returning to Fort Lauderdale. This elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from today until June 19. For information on the production, visit BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast are available at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, Browardcenter.org or call 954.462.0222. Ticket prices start at $35.

FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2016, a week-long event featuring artists who address gender, sexuality and issues of interest to the art community and their allies. Now in its seventh year, the series runs from today until June 18 in Miami Beach and features public performances, panel, workshops, master classes and artist-talks serving various sectors of the community.

For tickets and more information about the performances, visit: FundArte.us