What's HOT South Florida :: July 7 - 12

Thursday, July 7

"Rock of Ages," written by Chris D'Arienzo comes to the Lake Worth Playhouse from today until July 24. This musical brings back the 1980's, when Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flowed freely. Featuring music by Bon Jovi, Styx, Journey and Whitesnake, it tells the story of aspiring rock star Drew and small-town girl Sherri as they work in one of the Sunset Strips last legendary rock and roll venues. But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end, can Drew, Sherri and the gang of crazy characters save the strip and themselves before it's too late? For more information or to purchase tickets go to: Lakeworthplayhouse.org or call 561-586-6410.

The Pride Factory features 20% off regular priced underwear from today until July 13, so stop in and stock up!

"Marilyn: Kissing an Icon" will be featured at the Stonewall Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive) from today until August 7. Stonewall will examine a diverse collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia and fan collectibles in this exhibition of an extraordinary gay icon. From her tumultuous and ultimately tragic history to her struggle with identity and hyper-sexual persona, Monroe has been hailed as one of the ultimate gay icons. For more information go to Stonewall-Museum.org

The International Hispanic Theater Festival takes place from today until July 24 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The International Hispanic Theater Festival will feature 3 plays that will show for one weekend each throughout the month of July. Kicking things off will be "No dar� hijos, dar� versos (I Won't Bring Forth Children, but Poems)" from July 7-10. Following that will be "El Greco y la legi�n Tebana (El Greco and the Theban Legion)" from July 15-17. Finally, from July 21-24 El puerto de los cristales rotos (Harbor of Broken Glass) will round out this year's selection. For more information, visit ArshtCenter.org.

Friday, July 8

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents a special event as they celebrate my friend, DJ AJ Reddy's, birthday and his 1 year anniversary DJing on Fridays. AJ told me he is expecting lots of birthday spankings...LOL!!

Score and Athena Dion presents The Lab: Reinvent Yourself, celebrating Daisy's Birthday Kai Kai with door host Shelley Novak. There is no cover for Florida ID holders until 12:30am.

Culture Club will be performing tonight at the Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Relive the '80s! Culture Club is back on the road with its original lineup, fronted by the imitable Boy George. Whether Boy George is bringing the drama on with an upbeat favorite like "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" or melting hearts with his coy croon on "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," George charms audiences with his soulful delivery, infectious dancing and candid banter between songs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BrowardCenter.org

Saturday, July 9

Village Pub presents "Diva's Live" a charity fun-raiser for #WeAreOrlando at 7pm, hosted by Nicolette as Reba McEntire and featuring Shanondra as Tina Turner, Precious as Madonna and Rihanna, Anita Bump as Mariah Carey, Ginger Von Snap as Britney Spear and Lady GaGa, Adrienne Black as Whitney Houston and Miss Village Pub 2016 Kataleya Davenport as Beyonce.

Noche Latina Saturdays inside the Ivy Lounge and Patio at the Manor will be celebrating the birthday of Latina Diva Erika Norell with special guests Daisy Deadpetals (also celebrating her birthday) along with music by resident DJ Larry Larr. As always, NLS features 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.

Bigger Saturdays at Score presents "Hot Beats" with an opening set by Peter Jr and then featuring resident DJ Hansell Leyva.

Woof! Events (every 2nd Saturday at Hunters) presents "Freedom...Red, White and You" from 9pm to 3am starring DJ Roke Cabrera.

Sunday, July 10

Miami Beach Botanical Garden welcomes Edukos to the garden for a pop up with purpose - Edukos Pop Up BBQ & Brew. Join them as they enjoy a craft beer & tapas menu including five Venezuelan inspired BBQ items by Chef Jose Marmol paired with four spirited craft beer choices. For more information go to MBGarden.org

Monday, July 11

The Boardwalk presents a benefit for Rolly Villaverde (Mr. Florida EOY 2016) to send him to National Mister Entertainer of the Year. The event starts at 8pm and features lots of special performances and silent auction items and raffles.

Country Queen Mondays at Scandals Saloon at 8pm presents this week's hostess Candy performing as Shania with special guests Sally West and Agatha Tolia.

Tuesday, July 12

The monthly Mack Power Mixer takes place this month at Beauty and the Feast (601 N Ft Laud Beach Blvd) from 6:30-9pm. The $10 entry includes one complimentary Ketel One cocktail. No RSVP is required, but for more info go to MackPlanet.com

HOT Stuff

Bob Marley represented One Love, Peace and Equality for all under oppression against violence. "We got to realize we are one people, or there will never be no love at all." The South Florida Caribbean and Orlando ILEA Chapters- have joined forces with MBA Orlando and Equality Florida to help raise funds for the victims, their families and staff at Pulse Night Club to help offset the costs and losses suffered by these victims. How will we do this? An auction of a 6'H x12'L Graffiti Painting "One Love" of Bob Marley painted by Graffiti Artists Skapetron and Lushy will run until July 27, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. All Proceeds will go directly to the victims and their families via the Equality Florida Orlando Victims Fund (see information below).

The auction will open on June 29, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m. and end on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. Bidding for the auction is open and can be done at www.biddingowl.com/OneLove.