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February 2013, opening night at Rumors Bar & Grill, photo courtesy of the bar


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At the Broward Center
2012-2013 Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Through May 11, 2013, at the Amaturo Theater. Opening night contemporary program includes guest choreographer Yanis Pikieris piece "Danzon" and Vladimir Issaev's popular pieces "Four Seasons" with music of Verdi and "Fuga con Pajarillo" with music of Venezuelan composer Aldemaro Romero. March 9, 2013, Chipollino; May 11, 2013, Spring Gala.

Pin 1Broward Center for the Performing Arts

browardcenter.org
Pride in Streets of Wilton Manors
Stonewall Street Festival

June 23, 2013, the 13th annual festival, noon-10pm, multiple stages, exciting live entertainment; exhibits, merchants, games; street performers, gourmet food trucks & beverage stations, popular twilight parade.

www.jumponmarkslist.com/iso/us/fl/fll/events/stonewall-street-festival-wilton-manors.php
HBO 5th Annual
Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2013

Early October, 2013 (tentative), at Gateway Theater; 1820 East Sunrise Boulevard. See website for films and venue details.

Pin 3Gateway Classic Theater

www.flglff.com
The 28th annual
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2013

November, 2013 - over 200 films from around the globe; filmmakers and celebrities attending the many screenings and events over the 21 days. At Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th St - art-house films all year long.

Pin 2Cinema Paradiso

www.fliff.com
The largest Pride Festival in Florida
Pride South Florida

March 1-12, 2014, festival stage entertainment, vendors, dance tent, food & drinks at Holiday Park / War Memorial Auditorium (730 North Federal Hiwy). Nightclub parties and other special events throughout the week prior to PrideFest weekend, and continue through Sunday night After Pride T Dance.

www.pridesouthflorida.org
At Schubert Resort
Chubs In Paradise 8

April 2-5, 2014. Annual gay men's gathering for chubs, chasers and bears - meals, cook-out, pool parties, bar hopping,

Pin 35Schubert Resort

chubsinparadise.com
top experiences
Country & Western Lifestyle:

Besides their big rodeo each April, the Sunshine Stampede (see events), the Florida Gay Rodeo Association is a charitable, educational and social organization with plenty on all year to celebrate the country/western lifestyle. This year that included a six day adventure cruise to the Western Caribbean - visiting Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, following by a weekend of hot rodeo action and parties. Other events include: Royalty Competitions; weekends at Camp Mars (Venus, FL), with raffle, hayride, party and potluck dinner; a Christmas party at Lake Douglas Ranch (Christmas, FL); sessions of Rodeo School; plus country fairs, dances, barbeques, casino nights and other events at supporting bars and restaurants. See their website above for photos, and full details.

Gay Theater:
Pin 8Rising Action Theatre Company (840 E Oakland Park Blvd)

The Rising Action Theatre Company (840 E Oakland Park Blvd) "promotes diversity and tolerance with multi-cultural and socially relevant plays." If that sounds too weighty, there's plenty of campy fun onstage too. See their website for what's playing.

Good Sailing:

An extensive system of canals makes Fort Lauderdale one of the country's premiere sailing hubs. One of the best ways to see the city is on one of the dozens of water taxis that operate along its waterfront.

Informative Reading:
Pin 5Stonewall National Museum & Archives (1300 East Sunrise Boulevard)

The Stonewall Library and Archives (1300 E Sunrise Blvd) is one of the best places to learn more about the city's gay history. With more than 18,000 items, the library has one of the country's largest gay-specific collections.

www.stonewall-library.org
Leather Mecca:
Pin 22Inn Leather (610 SE 19th Street)

Fort Lauderdale has emerged as one of the country's premiere destinations for leather aficionados. Bars, clubs and boutiques that cater to them are located throughout Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and surrounding suburbs, and the guesthouse Inn Leather boasts a sling in every room.

Sun, Flirt, Splash:

The gay beach is in front of Beach Place, just opposite Sebastian Street. Hundreds of men can be found here most any nice day, sunning, flirting, chatting, reading or splashing in the warm water. People also gather for jogging, tennis, and "whatever" at Holiday Park (Sunrise Blvd, south side, at NE 12th Ave).


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