Top 10 of the Week

COMEDIAN – Kathy Griffin

She speaks! After a year of national scandal and following a sold-out run of stand-up shows and rave reviews around the globe, Kathy Griffin is returning with the much-anticipated North American continuation of her “Laugh Your Head Off” World Tour armed with the story of the now infamous and controversial photo (yes…THAT photo). She will also be breaking down everything in the pop-culture landscape from Trump to the Kardashians.

Wed, September 12; 8 pm; Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: start at $39.50; ArshtCenter.org. 

CONCERT – Paul Simon

Legendary songwriter, recording artist, performer, and half of he legendary Simon and Garfunkel, will be bringing his Farewell Tour to South Florida. Catch this iconic performer one last time, and watch one of the best musicians of our time.

Sat, September 8; 8pm; BB& T Center (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise); Tix start at $46; theBBTCenter.com 

POVERELLO – Bowl a thon

The 28^th annual Bowling to Fight Hunger (which us old timers still refer to as the Poverello Bowl-A-Thon raises tens of thousands of dollars for this important organization. If you can’t bowl, there are many ways to support: You can attend and bid on the many silent auction items and/or buy raffle tickets, you can sponsor a bowler(s) or team(s) or you can just make a donation.

Sat, September 8, 12-4pm; Sawgrass Lanes (8501 N University Drive, Tamarac); Poverello.org

DRAG RACE – Queens Live!

Murray & Peter Present War On The Catwalk – The Queens From Season 10. An evening of high energy drag starring some of the contestants from the reality television show on VH1. Scheduled to appear is: Miz Cracker, Monet X Change, Vanjie, Vixen, Blair, Dusty and Monique.

Sat, September 8, 8pm (VIP Meet and Greet 6pm); Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale); Tix start at $23; (Parkerplayhouse.com)

CONCERT – K.D. Lang

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her GRAMMY-award winning, critically acclaimed album Ingénue, she brings her platinum-selling record to audiences that will experience the album performed live in its entirety, including the Grammy Award–winning hit “Constant Craving”—along with hits from her 2004 Nonesuch debut album, Hymns of the 49th Parallel.

Fri, Sep 7; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $30-$89; BrowardCenter.org. 

FESTIVAL – Art Launch 2018

This is Miami’s biggest annual event celebrating and kicking off the Arts Season—and it’s FREE! Join them for a day of fun and discovery: family activities, mini performances, a community arts village of more than 100 arts and cultural organizations, chef demonstrations, food, live bands, DJs and more. Plus—the majority of the Arsht Center’s season will go on sale for individual show tickets for the first time—and if you purchase in person at the box office, they will waive their ticket handling fees!

Sat, September 8; Starts at 10am and goes all day; Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); free admission.

COMEDIAN – Drew Lynch

Who can forget the lovable Drew from his performances on Americas Got Talent in 2015 (he was 1^st runner up)? He moved to Los Angeles a few years prior to that with aspirations of becoming a fully articulate film actor. Then something completely unpredictable happened; during a softball game, Drew got hit with the ball causing damage to his vocal cords which left him with a stutter. Embrace life even when it throws you a curveball; he brings to life the social hardships of dealing with a newly-found speech impediment. 

Fri & Sat, September 7 & 8; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave. Suite 250 / West Palm Beach); Tix: $22; PalmBeachImprov.com.

MOVIE – Peppermint Peppermint is a revenge story centering on a young mother who finds herself with nothing to lose, and is now going to take from her enemies the very life they stole from her. This Action/Drama/Thriller stars Jennifer Garner, Tyson Ritter, Annie Ilonzeh, and Richard Cabral. In theaters Fri Sep 7. Rated R;

CONCERT – Salsa

The City of Miami Beach presents “First Friday” concerts this month featuring the José Fajardo Salsa Project celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Friday, September 7; 7-10pm; Normandy Fountain (7802 Rue Vendôme, Miami Beach); Free

TV- Reality Finales

Some of the most successful reality Television show are coming to their finales that you surely will not want to miss. Starting with So You think You Can Dance on Monday, September 10; World of Dace on Wednesday, September 12 and lastly America’s Got Talent on Wednesday, September 19.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/09/05/top-10-of-the-week-2/