What's HOT South Florida (10/24 - 10/31)

On Tuesday, Care Resource celebrated their 30th anniversary at the Miami Botanical Gardens in Miami Beach. On Wednesday night the Coliseum presented the 2nd annual Miss Coliseum Pageant, and I was honored to be a judge. There were 4 contestants and in the end the winner was Valeria Coutier, who was not only great in all categories, but killed it in talent!

On Friday, the Task Force presented Sparkle Preview event at the Haven bar/restaurant in South Beach to raise awareness for the annual Gala. The walls at Haven are videos, and it was amazing what the Task Force did with the walls. The Hors D'oeuvres were outstanding. Friday night began the weekend celebration of Bill's 18th anniversary, but the major celebration took place on Saturday night with Lenora Jaye & the Ladies of Soul live, who performed 2 sets. The first set was a tribute to The Golden Era of Girl Groups featuring Motown inspired music and the second set was a tribute to "Dreamgirls," featuring songs from the Broadway musical and the motion picture. This was an amazing night of talent, and I am sure we will hear from this group again, but you can catch Lenore every Sunday night at Alibi.

On Saturday, The Task Force had another event, this time in Fort Lauderdale and was a fundraiser at the beautiful home of Russ Sassani and Mike Schneider. Saturday late nights, Discotekka has become the afterhours "Mekka" (pun intended) for the gay community. It seems like no matter what clubs people are partying at they are ending up early mornings at Disco to continue their party.

Thursday, October 24

The Village Pub presents a special event entitled, "A Night Of Illusions" at 9 pm starring Miss Gay Florida America 2013, Sharde Ross along with The Lady Fancy as Liza and Miss Village Pub 2013 Brianna Damore.

Starting today and going through October 30, the Pride Factory presents 30% off all regular priced clothing and swimwear.

Friday, October 25

The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills presents Tour de Fashion starring George Kotsiopoulos of Fashion Police from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 for the Designer Level and $75 for the Couture Level. This is a charity event and 100% of the profits go to 35 local charities including Poverello and Pride Center. Tickets can be purchased at: ColonnadeOutletsTourDeFashion.com.

Filthy Gorgeous Fridays at Score welcomes Miami's Housewife Lisa Hochstein to host one of Miami's trendiest/hottest Gay Friday parties with music & Videos by DJ Willy G and co-hosted by The Pennyback Boyz.

The Opening of the much anticipated new bar on Wilton Drive, The Drive, will be tonight. Don't forget to check it out!

Saturday, October 26

Epic Saturdays at The Manor presents "Carrie, You Just Don't Mess With A Girl's Prom Dress." In the Ball room they feature DJ Sushiro and a $1000 in cash and prizes costume contest. In The Latin Room and Patio Noche Latina Saturdays is hosted by Viva Mirage with special guests Champagne Bordeaux and DJ Larry Larr. 10:30pm to 4 am with no cover!

Beware of Score's Reign of Ass-assins "Pre-Halloween Party" featuring the music of Superstar DJ Joe Gauthreaux.

SAVE Dade presents their annual Halloween party this year entitled Armageddon and starring DJ Tracy Young as well as DJs FR8-O and Bill James along with Tiffany Fantasia. This year's event takes place at the Miami Convention Center and features an open bar all night. Tickets are $100 for general admission and $150 for VIP Admission.

Boom presents DJ Scott Mann spinning along with giveaways of his new CD anthem mixes including CD's, download cards, posters and more.

Evil has a name, address and zip code at Discotekka Miami where Halloween will come to life...The fear is alive, and the undead will be released. You will cry, you will scream, but you will not escape the haunted forest. The night will star DJs Dio Zambrano, Tony, Mike G and Carlos G along with their cast of diva's.

Sunday, October 27

Mizz Cori, Deadpaint.com and Bills Filling Station present the first annual Miss Hallows Eve Pageant starting at 8 pm. Categories include: presentation (black light), talent (Haloween theme) and Evening Gown (Lady in Black). The pageant will be MC'd by Misty Eyez and feature celebrity judges Detox and Latrice Royale from RuPaul's Drag Race. Admission is only $5 in advance and $10 at the door (proceeds going to Care Resource) with VIP tables at $150. For more information, go to MissHallowsEve.com.

The First Sunday T Dance at the new bar, The Drive takes place today from 4-8pm and stars my good friend, DJ Bill Hallquist.

The Village Pub presents their monthly Menergy (Nrg, Men, Disco, Tea) starting at 4pm and hosted by JC Ventura with Tea classics by DJ Galaxy.

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy Gospel Jubilee at 6pm. This is a joyful celebration of southern gospel music.

Tuesday, October 29

Starting tonight and every Tuesday thereafter join Kitty Meow and Daisy Deadpetals as they host Bowling Queens at Diamond Strike Lanes at 2200 N. Federal Highway in Pompano. For $20 per person + tax you can bowl all you want from 9 pm to 1 am with shoes included. They will also feature Drag Bowling, a Cabaret show on the alley as well as Spin and Win bar tabs and prizes.

Thursday, October 31 (Halloween Night)

The Pride Center and the City of Wilton Manors present Wicked Manors 2013 a Halloween street festival with the theme "Walking Dead on the Drive." The festival begins at 7 pm and features lots of contests and fun. For more info, go to WickedManors.org.

The Manor presents Dracula's Lair, an indoor/outdoor Halloween block party featuring a huge outdoor dance arena with DJ JPS and featuring LED screens and stage performances, and food trucks. Indoors dance to the sound of DJ Monty Q along with MC Electra and a $2500 in cash and prizes costume contest.

The Boardwalk presents a costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes at midnight hosted by Kitty Meow.

Score presents Halloween XIII Trick or Treat...You're Dead Meat starring the dark beats of DJ DAISY D, hosted by the queen of darkness Chyna Girl with a midnight Costume contest with prizes for the scariest and the funniest.

The Ramrod presents their annual Halloween Costume Contest at midnight with $700 in cash and prizes. There will be 2 categories Best Costume and Butchest Costume.

Twist presents the diva herself, DJ Power Infiniti, at the turntables and a $500 in prizes costume contest at 1 am.

The Village Pub presents Zombie Prom with 2 contests with $1300 in cash and prizes up for grabs. At 9:30pm they feature The Most Interesting Man in the World Look-a-Like Contest sponsored by Dos Equis Beer where the winner receives $300 in cash, 2nd place gets $200 in cash and 3rd place receives $100 in cash. The at 11pm they present a costume contest where the winner receives $200 in cash and a $200 VP gift card, 2nd place receives $100 in cash and a $100 VP gift card and 3rd place receives $50 in cash and a $50 VP gift card.

This is HOT

Since its Halloween week, I decided to list the TV shows that have Halloween themes (some shows already aired their Halloween episodes) as the "This is Hot" of this week, and they are:

On Friday, Oct 25:

"The Goldbergs" at 9 pm on ABC

"Trophy Wife" at 9:30pm on ABC

Monday, Oct 28

"Hart Of Dixie" at 8 pm on the CW

Wednesday, Oct 30

"Modern Family" at 9 pm on ABC

"American Horror Story" (can it get any scarier?) at 10 pm on FX

Thursday, Oct 31

"The Vampire Diaries" at 8 pm on the CW

"The Middle" at 8 pm on ABC

"Parks and Recreation" at 8 pm on NBC

"Back in the Game" at 8:30 pm on ABC

"Welcome to the Family" at 8:30 pm on NBC

"Greys Anatomy" at 9 pm on ABC

Friday, November 1

"Hawaii Five-O" at 9 pm on CBS