What's HOT South Florida :: Sept. 15 - 20

Thursday, Sept 15

The Pub Grub at Village Pub is participating in the "Dine Out for Orlando" event, and they are contributing 20% of all food service revenue today.

As excitement continues to build for the October 7th opening of Fort Lauderdale's 8th Annual MiFo LGBT Film Festival (MiFoFilm.com), organizers present a screening of Esteros on at 7 pm at Fort Lauderdale's Classic Gateway Theatre, 1820 East Sunrise Boulevard. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door and are available online at goo.gl/xVl6VZ. Look for updates on movies, times and happenings by visiting MiFo at mifofilm.com, Instagram at #UNITEDWEFILM and on Facebook. For further information, including sponsorship opportunities, call (305) 751-6305.

Friday, Sept 16

W Fort Lauderdale and Yogi Cristal Gould, are inviting guests to take "The Journey" to the hotel property's terrace for a full moon yoga experience and fiery open drum circle on from 7 - 10:45 p.m. Jolenny Piedra from Sacred Soul Living will kick off the evening with an eye gazing journey to open up the sacred space within before moving into an hour flow session led by Lululemon Ambassador and host Cristal Gould. DJ Jonny Eso will set the tone with pulsating beats as the sunsets and the moon emerges. After the yoga flow session, guests can enjoy the fire dancers or can retreat to the pool, hot tub, bar or cabanas before ending the night with a closing circle sound bath at 10:45 p.m. Tickets are priced at $20 for entry to the event and $5 for valet parking. To book tickets, visit wyoga.eventbrite.com.

Ramrod presents their monthly Mandance from 11pm to 3am with DJ Herbie James. This month Mandance is an official "One Orlando South Florida" event.

Village Pub presents their "Full Moon Party" featuring a best chest contest at 11pm where the winner gets a $50 VP Card and $50 in cash. The winners are chosen by crowd response and start up starts at 10:30pm.

Saturday, Sept 17

Noche Latina Saturdays in the Ivy Lounge and Patio inside the Manor Complex presents The Finals of the El Jimador Salsa Dance Contest where the winners of the last 6 months will compete for $1,000 in cash and prizes ($500 in cash and $500 in prizes) chosen by audience applause. The night will be hosted by Sasha Lords and resident DJ Larry Larr will be spinning some of the hottest sounds in Latin music. The Sexy Go-Go papi's are provided by Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature No Cover before midnight and after midnight only $5 for members and $7 for non-members.

Beefcakes features a special Drag Brunch Buffet from 11am to 3pm. This is a benefit event where all the proceeds go to the "One Orlando South Florida." The event will feature local and special guest performers and for costs only $19.95 and includes all you can drink Bloody Mary's or Mimosa's (regular menu also available).

The Ramrod features special guest DJ Barry Huffine spinning from 10pm to 3am.

The original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus concludes its 30th season with a special fund raiser concert; its traditional, "R" rated "Fall Follies" at 8pm at the NSU Art Museum (1 east las olas blvd) . Come early and enjoy drinks, finger foods and a silent auction. Then join us in the auditorium where we will highlight music from "Red Hot Mamas and Belters" with all the songs you'd expect and some surprises! Enjoy coffee with cordials and deserts at intermission then back to the auditorium for more amazing talent! All this fun for only $40!

Sunday, Sept 18

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents "Legends of Rock" featuring Jefferson Starship, Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, Rick Derringer and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels at 6:30 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater. Tickets are priced at $25-75 with $105 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating. VIP tickets are available for $155 offering premium seat locations, a meet and greet with select artists and exclusive use of the Intermezzo Lounge with complimentary appetizers and desserts and a selection of beverages including seasonal craft and premium beer, wine and champagne. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222.

Tuesday, Sept 20

The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) presents their September Mixer at the Westin Fort Lauderdale (400 Corporate Drive) from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is free for GFLGLCC members and only $10 for future members and includes a complimentary Reyka Vodka drink, Hors D'oeuvres, a cash bar happy hour and complimentary parking. RSVP is highly encouraged by emailing [email protected]

This is HOT

Tony Award-winning singer/actor Idina Menzel has announced her forthcoming album" idina.," which will be released September 23 on Warner Bros. Records. The record will mark Menzel's first original studio album since 2008's Stand and its first single "I See You" is available everywhere now. The album, produced by Eric Rosse (Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles) and Greg Wells (Katy Perry, OneRepublic), is now available for pre-order at idinamenzel.com.

"This is one of the most personal, introspective albums I've ever made. Throughout my career I've been so fortunate to play the most incredible characters and sing their powerful songs. But with this record and these songwriters that I have collaborated with, I have been able to reflect on the last two years of my life, a crazy time," said Menzel. "Songwriting and recording are such an outlet for me to get honest with myself through music. That's why it felt right to call it 'idina."'

Menzel's career has traversed music, stage, film, and television. With her role as Elsa in Disney's global box office smash "Frozen," and singing the multi-platinum Oscar-winning song "Let It Go," she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting. Menzel went on to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIX, before launching a global concert tour.

Menzel earned her first Tony Award nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical "Rent," won the Tony Award for her performance as Elphaba in "Wicked," and received her third nomination as Elizabeth in "If/Then." Other notable roles include Rachel Berry's mother, Shelby Corcoran, on the hit television show "Glee," as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon and Amy Adams in Disney's "Enchanted." Menzel starred in her own PBS special, "Barefoot at the Symphony," with an accompanying live album of the same name. In addition to cast albums, Menzel's prolific recording career includes the solo albums "I Stand," "Here" and "Still I Can't Be Still."