What's HOT South Florida :: July 14 - 19

Thursday, July 14

Starting tonight and going through Sunday is the 10th anniversary weekend of Miami Beach Bruthaz. To purchase tickets or to find out more info go to MBB2016.com or call 866-981-5009 (or you can see the feature in this issue of Hotspots).

Village Pub presents "Feel The Pulse" a benefit for Orlando starting at 9:30pm. This event will feature a night of stellar entertainment hosted by Miss Village Pub 2016, Kataleya Davenport Dupree, and feature singers, dancers, and drag artists, who will all unite to support those affected. There will also be raffles and auctions.

The Pride Factory is featuring their annual Summer Clearance form to day until July 20. The bins are back, so this is a great time to stock up on clothes at really great prices!!

The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) presents their monthly After Hours Networker at the Pride Center at Equality Park. This one will also feature their annual "Back to School Community Extravaganza" and they ask all attendees to bring school supplies. If you cant shop prior to the event, they kindly request a $10 minimum donation and they will do the shopping for you. For a list of items needed, or to register go to FTLChamber.com

Friday, July 15

Twist features house legend DJ Mark DeMarko behind the turntables until 5am!

Ramrod presents their monthly Mandance (third Friday of every month) featuring the sounds of DJ Herbie James.

Saturday, July 16

Scandals Shockwave presents Balls N Dolls 2, a benefit to send them to the 2016 NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series. The event takes place from 6-9pm at Scandals Saloon and will feature entertainment from Cookie, Nina Sucia, Ebony Sunshine Onassis, Starlet Skye, Leila, Candy Cox, Rajean Cox and guest judges Lady Guy, Tom Runyan and more. There will also be raffles, silent auction, Gummy Bears, Jell-O shots and more. A portion of the proceeds they will be donating to the Pet Project. For more information or VIP Tables contact Brian at 715-764-0770.

Smarty Pants presents a benefit auction for The Pet Project starting at 2pm. The invite everyone to donate things for auction and drop them off at Smarty Pants before 1pm day of auction.

Noche Latina Saturdays inside the Ivy Lounge and Patio at the Manor will be celebrating Colombian Independence with special guests Colombian's Noel Leon and Lola Lotus along with Omar on Bongo's and 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.

Sunday, July 17

Miami Beach Botanical Garden welcomes Hernan Helfer, master craftsman from the Miami Paper Museum, for an inspired Workshop from 10am to 1pm. Collect flowers and leaves from the Botanical Garden to create your own paper! Ample parking in 17th Street Lot. For more information or to purchase tickets go to: mbgarden.org

The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to midnight.

Monday, July 18

Country Queens at Scandals Saloon features hostess RaeJean performing as Trisha Yearwood with special guests Glamora, Leila and Agatha Tolia.

Blue Events presents the 35th anniversary of Nikki Adams being crowned Miss Florida F.I. at Boardwalk.

Tuesday, July 19

The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) presents their July Mixer on the Water Taxi. The networker will take place in 2 stages: from 5:30 to 6:30 the boat will be docked (Briny Irish Pub Waterfront, 305 South Andrews Avenue) and then from 6:30 to 7:30 is an optional cruise. Admission is free for GFLGLCC members and only $10 for future members and includes a complimentary Reyka Vodka drink and Hors D'oeuvres provided by Water Taxi. To RSVP, which is highly encouraged, email Keith at: [email protected]

Hot Stuff

Stonewall National Museum & Archives Wilton Manors Location is pleased to announce the exhibition Marilyn Monroe - Kissing An Icon through August 7. Over the last thirty years, Ed Witkowski has amassed a vast collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, including photographs, books, porcelain figures and other artifacts, as well as stacks of magazines and tabloids with the movie star on the cover. Stonewall Museum 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. She was also ahead of her time on LGBT issues and social justice issues. She famously fought for Ella Fitzgerald in a time of racial discrimination and according to a recent biography, referred to a lesbian relationship of her fan club president saying, "It's two human beings. It's beautiful. Love is beautiful. It's that simple."

This is HOT

GLAAD and Interscope Records today released "Hands," a musical tribute to the victims of Orlando, featuring Mary J Blige, Jason Derulo, Tyler Glenn, Selena Gomez, Halsey, Ty Herndon, Imagine Dragons, Juanes, Adam Lambert, Mary Lambert, Jennifer Lopez, the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, Kacey Musgraves, MNEK, Alex Newell, P!nk, Prince Royce, Nate Ruess, RuPaul, Troye Sivan, Jussie Smollett, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, and Meghan Trainor. The tribute will be made available at iTunes exclusively. Proceeds from the sale of the new tribute single in the United States will benefit Equality Florida Pulse Victims Fund, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, and GLAAD.

Orlando's broken hearts have been lifted by the outpouring of love and support from people near and far," said Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith. "There has been beauty in the midst of our grief and we are grateful to these talented artists, producers, and GLAAD for helping us mourn and laugh and cry and sing together."

"Hands" was written by Warner Chappell writers Justin Tranter & Julia Michaels, and BloodPop�; produced by BloodPop�, Mark Ronson, and Justin Tranter.