Top 10 of the Week

DIVERSITY HONORS

This year will mark the fifth anniversary for the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park and recognizes those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. This year honorees are: Meghan McCain, Army Captain Jennifer Peace and Staff Sergeant Patricia King, Congressman Ted Deutch, Phill Wilson and Antonio “Tony” Lima.

Sat, March 30; 7-11pm; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood (1 Seminole Way); Tix: $250; DiversityHonors.com

PRIDE – Palm Beach

Compass Community Center will host their 28th annual Palm Beach Pride in Lake Worth. The festival is expected to draw over twenty thousand people to town for the weekend’s ever-expanding number of events and activities, which include the annual Pride Parade through downtown Lake Worth (Sunday), a “Youth Village” that is available to families on both days,  delicious international cuisines, and world-class entertainment.

Sat, and Sun March 30 & 31; 12 to 6pm both days (Parade on Sunday at 11am); Bryant Park; Tix: $10; compassglcc.com

MIAMI’S – Ultimate Drag Queen

Drag superstars Shangela and Miss Vanjie will headline the competition, where some of Miami’s fiercest drag performers will sashay on the runway and compete for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen. Showcasing the participants’ signature style and performance skills through three rounds of competition (Talent, Runway and Q & A). Past winners Tiffany Fantasia (2018) and Athena Dion (2017) will also perform live.

Sat, March 30; 8pm; Magic City Casino (450 NW 37 Ave); Tix: $25 (VIP Tables of 4 for $300); theultimatemiami.com

THEATER – 9 TO 5 The Musical

Slow Burn Theatre Co presents this iconic story where Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying boss Mr. Hart. Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy giving their workplace a dream makeover and taking control of the company that had always kept them down.

Thurs, Mar 28 through Sun, Apr 14; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $47-$60 ($25 Student and teacher tix’s available); slowburntheatre.org.

COMEDIAN – Rita Rudner

After appearing in several Broadway musicals, including “Follies” and “Mack and Mabel”, Rita Rudner began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. She has now performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in NY three times and the Universal Amphitheatre in L.A. twice. She’s also performed sell-out tours internationally in Australia and England. Rita is now officially the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas.

Thurs, Fri and Sat, March 28, 29 and 30; 8pm; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10); tix: $60 & $75; BocaBlackBox.com

JOE POSA – as Joan Rivers LIVE!

Award-winning actor and celebrity impersonator, Joe Posa, brings his “very-naughty-but-SO-much-fun” Joan Rivers tribute show for one afternoon only! Joan Rivers’ favorite “Joan” impersonator brilliantly recreates the comedy legend’s look, mannerisms and signature frenetic energy in an hour of non-stop laughs.

Fri, March 29; 2pm; Delray Beach Playhouse (950 Lake Shore Drive); Tix: $35; https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/

ICON – Neil Sedaka

Since the late 1950s, the well-known singer, songwriter and pianist has sold more than 40 million records and written more than 500 songs. Classically trained at Juilliard, the Brooklyn native’s hits include “Oh Carol,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Calendar Girl,” Where the Boys Are,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” and “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.”

Sat, March 30; 8pm; Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (5550 NW 40th St.); Tix: $50 to $80; seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

¿QUÉ PASA – Improv?

Are you ready for some bilingual comedy action? From their infectious, high-energy sets to their signature Telenovela format, QPI is set to bring it on. ¿No hablas español? No problem! Spanglish is the name of the game and QPI is here to serve it right.

Sun, March 31; 7pm; Just the Funny Theater (3119 Coral Way, Miami); Tix: $8 in advance, and $10 at door; justthefunny.com.

MOVIES – Dumbo

We all remember this classic from when we were kids and now it’s back. A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. This family/fantasy film which is 112 minutes in length stars Lucy DeVito, Eva Green, Colin Farrell, and Danny DeVito.

Premieres Friday, March 29; Rated PG

PRIDE – Tampa

Although they are not in South Florida they are our neighboring sister city and only a 4 hour drive away. Their Pride is a full day starting with a festival, and the parade in the middle of the day. This is followed at night time with all the clubs, bars, and restaurants having big parties. While there, don’t forget to check our Cristoph’s and Southern Nights Tampa.

Sat, March 30; 9:30am-5:30pm (festival and Parade), 7pm to 3am (bars, etc.); Ybor City;  TampaPride.org.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/03/25/top-10-of-the-week-30/