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May 12, 2016 | VOL 338

20. Dancing With The South Florida Stars’ Winning Team

Mia Patricyk and Kaio Nigro won over the audience and judges at the Dancing with the South Florida Stars’ sixth annual duo-dance fundraiser competition.

THE NEXUS

10. Gay D.D. 12. What's Next | Music: Raphael’s Album Release 16. What's Next | Musical: A Matthew Shepard Drama

FEATURES

28. Feature: Miami Dance Studio 36. Brief Encounter: MVP Malik Diamond

NEXT STEPS

39. Travel: Trip-top Shape

46. Fitness: Don’t Overdo It

NEXT WEEK 51. Calendar of Events

SHOT IN THE DARK 56. Party Pics

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On the Cover Miss Noche Latina 2016 Mia Patricyk and Rumors’ Bartender Kaio Nigro. Photo By Dennis Dean

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GAY D.D. · WHAT’S NEXT

Not In My Town

Musical Drama on Matthew Shepard's life page 16

COMMENT OF THE WEEK:

That’s bullshit, a child molester doesn’t need to put on a dress to enter bathrooms. You can google ‘sexually assaulted in a restroom’ and you get thousands of examples of cisgender straight men. - Dan Savage to Ann Coulter

MAY 12, 2016 SUPER, SUPER BAD Seth Rogen has admitted that not all of his films can stand up to the modern sense of what’s socially acceptable, singling out Superbad as “blatantly homophobic at times.” “It’s funny looking at some movies we’ve made in the last 10 years under the lens of new eras, new social consciousnesses,” he told The Guardian while discussing his latest film, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. “They’re all in the voice of high school kids, who do speak like that, but I think we’d also be silly not to acknowledge that we were also, to some degree, glamorizing that type of language in a lot of ways.” DAPPER AND DEBONAIR When it comes to accepting one’s own identity, feeling comfortable in your own skin can extend from flesh to fashion and beyond, and nobody understands that connection between identity and style better than Brooklyn-based clothiers Bindle & Keep. The tailor has designed a wealth of suits specifically fitted to gender-

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nonconforming and trans clients. The brand’s queer clients are the focus of the upcoming HBO documentary Suited—a celebration of the deep psychological connection between self-identity and fashion—directed by Jason Benjamin and produced by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner set to air on the cable network on June 20. COMING OUT COLTON 27-year-old heartthrob and former star of Arrow Colton Haynes came out last week in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “It was a complete shock. I wasn’t ready to be back in the headlines,” he said. “I should have made a comment or a statement, but I just wasn’t ready. I didn’t feel like I owed anyone anything. I think in due time, everyone has to make those decisions when they’re ready, and I wasn’t yet. But I felt like I was letting people down by not coming forward with the rest of what I should have said.”

BITTER RIVALRY FX has ordered yet another anthology series from Ryan Murphy, the mastermind behind American Horror Story and American Crime Story. The new series is entitled Feud and will focus on famous fights throughout history. The first eight-episode season will star Horror Story Emmy winner and diva Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford and ardent Bernie Sanders supporter Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. OUT AT ESPN Just weeks after firing Curt Schilling for a transphobic post on Facebook, ESPN has showed further LGBT solidarity by hiring US women’s soccer star Abby Wambach as a commentator. Wambach, a 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and twotime Olympic gold medalist, has agreed to a multiyear deal with the network that will see her cover sporting events beyond soccer, starting this summer with the UEFA European Football Championship 2016 in France and 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

MUSIC

Raphael: THE DARK OF MY MIND PHOTOS BY DENNIS DEAN

WHAT’S

inger Raphael might have only been singing professionally for three years, but his ambition to make his dreams happen are paying off. The beach blond dreamer will be releasing his first album on iTunes on Tuesday, May. 17. The 10-track album, The Dark On My Mind, is the vocalist’s version of a sexy and soothing compilation of songs placed on a moody trip-hop and electro-pop sound. The album is pleasing music that doesn’t tug at your emotional drawstrings, since there aren’t any breakup or rejection songs. It’s just smooth sailing through and through. It’s a laid back, feel good album that is meant for the gay listener. It took Raphael two years to perfect it, but considering that the Manhattan-born, Miami-raised dreamer has been waiting for this moment since he was seven years old, it was a short journey to actualization. And now it’s here, ready for the world to listen.

Is there a theme to your album? The album takes place in an idealized version of the world, specifically America where no one is defined by their sexual orientation. It’s about desire, sex, risky love and bringing the inhibitions you keep in the dark of your mind to light. What can your listeners expect when they hear the album? They will hear some intimate details, sexy beats and hopefully take my songs with them on their own naughty adventures. Who would you say is your target listener for this particular album? Anyone who is looking for an album that they can lie in bed and drift away to. And that person who wants to turn up while getting ready to go out.

Personality, what’s your favorite track on the album? So Quiet is my favorite song. We've all been in that space where we really like somebody, but we become frozen and so quiet when we're face to face with them. I think it is a very fun and sexy song. What videos have you recorded for the album? Boys Are Trouble and Superstar are two music videos currently available for viewing on YouTube. Can you give us a little inside detail about the videos? Boys Are Trouble takes place in a fight club. I’m caught in a love triangle with Cash, my hot but violent fight club boyfriend, and Max, a loser boxer with a winning heart. In Superstar, my high school boyfriend leaves a small town to make it big as a basketball star. He returns home after becoming famous, and I am hoping he still has feelings for me. Do you have anything special arranged for the album release? Some performances and possibly a new video. Stay tuned! Why are you down in Miami? I am working with my choreographer on an exciting new stage show that will incorporate a storyline with dancing and music from the album including styling by Patricia Field. Plus, I've always been back and forth between New York and Miami. Where can people listen to or download your album? Everyone can watch my music videos at youtube.com/officialraphael and listen to my music on iTunes and Spotify. You can find out more about my album at thedarkofmymind.com. ---Jameer Baptiste

MUSICAL

Matthew Shepard: Not In My Town 16

WHAT’S

irgit Fioravante is bringing us Not in My Town, a musical drama of the beloved Matthew Shepard, a gay angel whose life was cut way too short because of the harsh cruelties against our community. Matthew Shepard’s story is a devastating one that drums up sadness and tears, but it is a historical tale that everyone in our community should know about, especially our youth. The horrific tragedy sparked a sense of compassion in the hearts of many. But it also brought hatred to light in the voice of the devilish antagonist Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church. The talented and accomplished composer Michael Ross is the creator of the musical drama. With his gift for music, he has recreated Matthew Shepard’s story through the eyes of the one who knew him best--his best friend for life, Romaine Patterson. The lengths and creativity she went through to honor her internal love’s memory are preserved in Ross’ and many others’ stories. The production will open with a preview live performance as one of the official Stonewall Pride events at Sunshine Cathedral. There, viewers can witness arranged snippets of the actual full-length musical drama that will take place later in the month at the 400-seat University Theater of Florida Atlantic University. The full-length 90-minute production with a cast and crew of roughly 60 people including a chorus and live orchestra in the pit is part of Fioravante’s attempt to bring opera and classic music back to the forefront of today’s music connoisseurs.

Through her small nonprofit company, Opera Fusion, created in June of 2014, the longtime singer and voice coach produces different operas in an unconventional and amusing way. Their small productions (a 60-person opera is considered small compared to major opera

productions) are routinely housed in uncustomary opera venues like churches, playhouses and drama theaters. The purpose of the artist-driven company is to bring a new audience to opera and classic singing. And they do it with integrity and a renewed appreciation for the art form. Their first production, at the 300-seat Lake Worth Playhouse, was the challenging Hungarian operetta Duke Bluebeard's Castle and included a fun component to it. Since it was during Halloween, the audience was encouraged to dress in costume. Not In My Town (NIMT) is Opera Fusion’s first production with Ross. Fioravante has been a longtime admirer of Ross’ work. Most of his pieces are big productions out of the scoop of the nonprofit’s capabilities at the time, but NIMT fit the bill in more ways than one. When Ross, a Wilton Manors’ resident, presented the piece, the opera house just couldn’t resist producing the compelling story. Young tenor and actor Ryan Townsend, a masters graduate from University of Miami, plays the lead role as Matthew Shepard. Gordon Roberts is the orchestra's conductor and Ardean Landhuis is creative producer and the director. Join the cast and crew as they give a preview at the Sunshine Cathedral on June 17. The production will include arranged snippets of the musical drama and a 40-minute highlight of popular musical theater tones. Show starts at 8:00 pm and tickets are $38. Buy a VIP ticket for $100 for a pre-show dinner with open bar at 6:00 pm, VIP seating to the performance and post-show meet and great at the artist reception. Purchase tickets at operafusion. org. If you are interested in being a part of Opera Fusion as a volunteer, email info@ operafusion.org. ---Jameer Baptiste

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The Trophy Goes To

Mia and Kaio BY JAMEER BAPTISTE PHOTOS BY DENNIS DEAN

ON THE COVER

he votes are in and the winner of the sixth annual Dancing With The South Florida Stars (DWTSFS) is Mia Patricyk and Kaio Nigro, team Rumors Bar and Grill. It was a thrilling dance competition with every duo giving it their all for the coveted title but there could only be one winning team. And although each couple gave Patricyk and Nigro a run for their money, their fun and energetic routine stole the show. The song was "Jumpin’ Jack" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the genre was swing. And the dance, well, the dancers, Patricyk and Nigro, were impeccably in sync with their choreographed number with nothing but smiles the whole time as they stunned the crowd. The routine ended with roaring cheers and passionate clapping. The flips, footwork and swings were all thanks to Nigro’s husband who actually picked the song and crafted the routine. This was Nigro first time every really performing a choreographed dance of this caliber. The Rumors’ bartender did do a silly choreographed dance-off with his hubby for their wedding, which was actually the reason why the Rumors’ management asked him to represent them, but nothing to this extent. But the native Brazilian’s win is a testament to how magnificent the newbie was on his feet.

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WHEN WE FINISHED THE SONG AND EVERYONE WAS SCREAMING AND CLAPPING IT WAS A FEELING I NEVER FELT BEFORE,” THE AMAZED NIGRO RECALLED. “JUST LOOK AT THE FOOTAGE AND YOU CAN SEE IT IN MY FACE.” 21

Of course, he had the help from seasoned dancer and second- time winner of DWTSFS, Patricyk. Her exuberant stage performance coupled with her formal training as a dancer really allowed them to shine on the dance floor. “She totally made me feel comfortable,” Nigro couldn’t help but mention.

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YOU GO INTO IT TO HAVE A GREAT TIME AND DONATE YOUR PARTICIPATION TO A GREAT CAUSE,” THE HUMBLE PATRICYK CONVEYED. “WINNING IS JUST THE TOPPING ON THE CAKE."

Dance has been a longtime passion for Patricyk who started dance classes at the age of 13. It first struck a cord in her when she was 10 years old and every since then, her feet have been in the dancing groove, which helps the 2016 Miss Noche Latina steal the show whenever she hits the stage. “You go into it to have a great time and donate your participation to a great cause,” the humble Patricyk conveyed. “Winning is just the topping on the cake." One time is an honor. Two times is pure talent. Patricyk is the key to Rumors’ consecutive DWTSFS win. However, regardless how long her sleek ballet legs glide her across the floor, hard work is still part of the magic formula to their trophy win. Whenever the dancing duo could fit it in with their busy schedules they practiced, morning, noon and night. Rumors' bartender Nigro and New York Grill Cheese's server Patricyk were the perfect dance team, and the friendship that solidified during their time practicing together, really added to their dance performance. Stop into New York Grill Cheese on the drive and ask for the gorgeous Mia anytime – her feet are equally swift there as they are on the dance floor, and her smile is just as gleaming as it is during her performances around town. She might just show you that quick-step. Catch the tatted Brazilian muscle hunk Nigro behind the bar at Rumors every Monday through Wednesday, and rotating Fridays during the evening. And see if he can twirl around a bottle as he did with the slender modelesque Patricyk.

Mia Patricyk and Kaio Nigro are the sixth winners added to the DWTSFS Hall of Fame list. Turn the page and walk with us down â&#x20AC;&#x153;legendaryâ&#x20AC;? lane as we showcase all the talented winners that have earned the coveted title. 23

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Hall of Fame

SEASON 3. KRYSTAL K. AND FELIPE B. SIERRA

SEASON 1. ELECTRA AND BRUCE BOGAN

SEASON 4. ASHLEY BLAKE AND JERRY SOLANO

SEASON 5. MIA PATRICYK AND LOUIS MENDEZ

SEASON 2. GARY SANTIS AND ERIKA NORELL

Miami Dance Studio: MORE THAN JUST DANCE BY JAMEER BAPTISTE

FEATURE

n the outside looking in, the Miami Dance Studio seems as though it is just another dance space but there is more to the company than just what you hear in the name. Owners Jared Sharon and Pioneer Winters have created something quite unique and endearing. The two innovative thinkers had no idea that they would be a creative team when they first met. In fact, the two just happened upon each other as a means to console their broken hearts as they both were escaping from bad relationships. But the one time intention flourished into a meaningful purpose. After realizing they shared a common bond in the arts, Sharon made a grand proposal and asked Winters if he would like to open an artistic company together. Winters, hesitant at first, ultimately agreed and the Miami Dance Studio was born. The interdisciplinary space is a way for Sharon and Winters to pursue and finance their passions in the arts. Winters is a longtime performer, dancing since he was just three years old. He has perfected his passion attending a performing arts high school and dancing with the Miami City Ballet among other accolades. Sharon artistic expression is the realm of visual arts. Combine their two passions together and you get an explosion of captivating performance and visual exposure. They use their talents to express a message intended to provoke change and/ or communicate a publicly unfavored message.

“We use art in order to say something that is difficult to hear,” explain Winters. “Our art is a vehicle for social change.” Along with owning the studio, Winters operates his own nonprofit called the Pioneer Winters Collective. The Collective has three performance initiatives that are all centered on the two studio owners’ passion for conveying a message through artistic expression. Grass Stains is the Collective’s site-specific initiative in which the artists are taken out of the performance halls and into the community. LEAP is a queer youth theater initiative dedicated to equality, social justice and the transformative power of art. And then there are his guest artist residencies. Sharon can be seen helping with some of the Collective’s productions from time to time. Most recently, they collaborated on an all-male physical theatre work called HOST, which explores power, authority, control, isolation and desire in the queer community. We as queer males are host to an array of situations. We host a dinner party, an orgy, a virus and so much more.

Miami Dance Studio 222 NE 25 Street, Unit 102 Miami, FL 33137 305-572-1119

“We come to a project from different perspectives since our art forms differ,” admitted Sharon. “But the good thing about it is that a lot of our interests run parallel.” Both Sharon and Winters are currently (and have been) interested in looking at how the LGBTQ queer body is treated. But it’s not only about their work. Their dance studio is open to other artists who want to express their passion. It also doubles as a black box theater.

Malik Diamond: A Heart Of Gold Champion BY JAMEER BAPTISTE PHOTOS BY DENNIS DEAN

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As a male entertainmer you don't get recognized as much as the females do, so it's a great feeling to win.”

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

alik Diamond is the new Mister Village Pub 2016. The muscle-bodied chocolate-skinned Adonis took home the crown after competing against three other contests on Monday, May 2. Diamond went for the annual title after, Shardi Ross, a friend that he holds in high regard, encouraged him to enter the pageant. It wasn’t his first run of the mill as he has other titles under is belt so he was able to remain calm and collected throughout the whole competition. But there is more to Diamond than just pageantry. The unseemly quiet and shy tattooed beauty is compassionate and loving too. For the past 15 years, Diamond has been working in an addicition facility and currently works as a director in the substance abuse center. This one reason alone (not usually vocalized during a pageant) is a humble reason why the crown fits so perfectly on Diamond's head. If not for that, there is also his creamy skin, six pack abs, toned rear and bold eyes that make for good reasons too.

What are the other titles that you have won? I am Mr. Stonewall 2012 and first runner up for State of Florida Continental. How long have you been participating in pageants? I started doing shows at a young age and as I got older wanted to do pageants. I have been doing them for about the past five years now. How was competing like in your very first pageant? It was scary. When you have all eyes on you, it can be a very uncomfortable feeling. How confident were you that you were going to win Mister Village Pub? I mean you never know who will compete and what they are going to bring to the table. Okay, that’s understandable. So then what’s you secret weapon? I wouldn’t say I have a secret weapon. It’s

just all about being true to who you are. Then, what would you say is your strong suit when it comes to pageantry? I would say that I have my own style, which is mine alone. I try not to be the norm that helps me standout. Speaking of standing out, how do you come up with your talent routines? I do things that I like and are comfortable to do for me. For instance, to perform a song I have to like it. How do you come up with your outfits, which tend to set you apart too? My looks are items that I have seen on others and I change it to make the look fit my own style. What does it mean to you to hold the title as Mister Village Pub 2016? Any title that you win is important because you become the face of that entity and you always want to be positive and make them proud.

TRAVEL • FITNESS

5 Ways to Stay in ‘Trip-Top’ Shape While Traveling

Falling ill on a getaway is the pits, so save the wheezing and sneezing for the comfort of your own bed with these healthy travel habits By Mikey Rox

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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY And proactively protect your health while on public transportation. Up your vitamin C intake before departure; carry a water bottle to stay hydrated; and use hand sanitizer to reduce the amount of germs from tray tables, door handles and bathrooms. Bring your own relaxation essentials—pillows, small blankets, eye masks—to avoid carrier-issued items that may be used and unsanitary.

SKIP THE SUGAR Choose snacks of substance instead. There’s plenty of opportunity to indulge away from home, but keep your diet in check (at least while you’re en route) by stuffing your carryon with healthy nuts, protein-packed granola bars, beef jerky and other munchies that travel well and help you feel fuller longer.

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LIMIT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION And defend your system against its dehydrating effects. Dr. Carolyn Dean, a California-licensed MD and nutrition expert, recommends taking B1, B3 and B5 supplements pre-flight if you plan to drink, and magnesium during the flight to support the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme that breaks booze down and eliminates it from the body.

FIND TIME TO EXERCISE Even if it’s quick. Staying active will help you avoid the rut that leads to feeling run-down. Some hotels are making it easier to stick to your regimen, too: In addition to $5-per-day workout clothing and shoe rentals if you forgot to pack your gear, Westin Hotels provide “Running Concierges” at select locations who lead groups and advise guests on the best places to jog around town, while all Kimpton Hotels provide Gaiam yoga mats and a yoga channel in every room.

YOU STILL NEED YOUR ZZZS Getting proper shut-eye on-the-go is a feat unto itself, but a good night’s sleep is essential to keeping immunity at peak performance. “When choosing a hotel, get a room away from the elevator or ice machine, and make sure the window shades work properly,” says Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and author of Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day, adding, “Avoid bright light within a few hours of falling asleep at your destination.”

HEALTH & FITNESS

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Overdo It, Big Guy! By Tom Bonanti 46

FITNESS

n order to build quality mass and increase overall strength, you must subject your muscles progressively to more and heavier weight training. In addition, you need a periodized training schedule whereby muscle groups are worked to exhaustion using different and varying movements. All this requires effort, sweat and hopefully, for the most part, a degree of excitement. There’s nothing like seeing and feeling those results to spur you on to greater success! While there are loads of “ups” that go with weight training (bigger muscles, that endorphin pump, super- man strength, improved self-esteem, etc.), there is also a downside. There are those occasional pesky plateaus, where you just can’t seem to grow no matter how hard you work. There is the delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) that kicks your butt when you tackle a new training regime. All these are common complaints of those who work out religiously, and all can be overcome with time, patience and diligence in the gym. If you’re always sore, your joints ache, you can’t sleep at night, and you feel an overall malaise about going to the gym, you may be over training. This can prove to be a more serious matter than the issues discussed above. Overdoing it to the point of severe exhaustion, even risking injuries, is a common and serious problem which all fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders must address when it occurs, before it beats them. There are some common symptoms that indicate that you just may be overtraining: y Muscle and joint pain which persists for more than two or three days without showing improvement y Elevated heart rate that continues and causes you agitation even after you have finished working out y Loss of appetite y Difficulty being able to fall asleep and or interrupted, poor sleep patterns y A compromised immune system that causes you to suffer from, headaches, catch

colds and other infections, loss of weight and even depression which causes you to withdraw from the gym and other social situations that you used to enjoy y Weakened and compromised tendons and reduced muscle strength, all of which make you a prime candidate for muscle sprains and strains Exercise is supposed to enhance your quality of life. When it controls your thought processes, causing you to over-train or train foolishly disregarding the need for rest and proper exercise form, then you need to take a break. There are some important measures you should take if you feel like you may be overtraining. First, take an exercise break, allowing your body to rest and heal for a few days or even weeks. Secondly, seek medical attention for any muscle or joint pain that has persisted over time. Never ignore pain; it is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Finally, if you can’t take a complete break, pull back on your exercise routine by varying your intensity, taking time to warm up, stretch, drink water and cool down after your session. Exercise is beneficial to your health and longevity. Enjoy the results and the attention it garners you. Just be sure not to overdo it, Big Guy, by risking illness and injury which are counter-productive to your goals and dreams!

Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist (MA#40288) with his own private, one on one gym and studio www.pumpnincgym.com at 1271 NE 9th Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33304. Contact Trainertomb@aol.com with all of your questions regarding your health and fitness. Call Tom today (954) 557-1119 to set up a free fitness consultation!

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The Finale

Your guide to the best viewing parties around town.

FRIDAY MAY 13 BEARS & HARES. Hotel Gaythering 1409 Lincoln Road Miami Beach FL 33139; 786-2841170, gaythering.com. Join all of your favorite woodland creatures for a night of wild debauchery. The party starts at 10:00 pm and goes until 2:00 am.

Harvey Milk Day events across the nation and will honor the men and women who continue to strive for diversity of the human spirit in their community. Tickets are $175 per person and a table of 10 is $1,750. Black tie optional. Begins at 7:00 pm.

DIVERSITY HONORS. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 1 Seminole Way Fort Lauderdale FL 33314; 954463-9005 ext.105. This glamorous occasion will kick off

3RD EYE. Delano Hotel FDR Club 1685 Collins Avenue Miami Beach FL 33139; 310359-3088. Party with a mixed crowd of energetic locals and travelers in South Beach every

Friday night at this beautiful basement club in the posh and upscale hotel. Opens at 11:00 pm. Free to get in. FUR FRIDAY. Hunters Nightclub 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 33305; 954-630-3556, huntersftlauderdale.com. Enjoy $2 happy hour starting at 4:30 pm until 9:00 pm and stick around for Fresh Friday’s and enjoy $5 stoli and stoli martinis.

SATURDAY MAY 14 ARTS BALLET THEATRE OF FLORIDA SPRING GALA. Aventura Arts and Cultural Center 3385 NE 188 Street Aventura FL 33180; 305-4668002, aventuracenter.org. Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev brings the season to a close along with high quality dancers that will perform a repertoire of classical performances. Latecomers will not be seated until intermission. Show begins at 7:00 pm and tickets are $30. WINE TASTING. Rumors 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL

33305; 954-565-8851, rumorsbarwiltonmanors.com. Join the staff at this local favorite for a fabulous night of wine and food parings with a total of 6 selections. All wines are South American. $40 per person (wine and food included).

view through May 28. General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors, students. Free for 18 and under and U.S. Military.

NO MAN’S LAND. Rubell Family’s Collection 95 NW 29 Street Miami FL 33127; 305-573-6090, rfc.museum. View this exhibition that celebrates and focuses on work made by hundreds of female artists of different generations, cultures and disciplines. The collection is on

OUT CON. Miami Airport Convention Center 777 NW 72 Avenue Miami FL 33126; 305-261-4200, outconvention.com. Join queer fans of all things nerdy. Attend panel discussions, meet and greets and enjoy some cool cosplay. This con goes from 11:00 am until 11:00 pm. General admission tickets are $10.

T-DANCE. Scandals Saloon 3073 NE 6 Avenue Wilton Manors FL 33334; 954-567-2432, scandalsfla.com. Strap on your boots, throw on a 10-gallon hat and enjoy an afternoon with some good ole’ boys starting at 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm. Karaoke with Ric D. begins at 9:00 pm. And don’t forget about the Roc N Roll food truck.

BACKYARD BOOGIE. Wood Tavern 2531 NW 2 Avenue Miami FL 33127; 305-7482828, woodtavernmiami. com. End your weekend at this Wynwood watering hole with old-school hip-hop as the grill masters fire up the grill and cook an assortment of meats. Sip on spiked lemonade and $5 sangria.

SUNDAY MAY 15 FOUR-COURSE DINNER. E11even 29 NE 11 Street Miami FL 33132; 305-829-2911, 11miamirooftop.com. Take part in Brickell Restaurant Week and see what Miami’s booming culinary scene has to offer at this outdoor rooftop lounge. Reservations are $35.

MONDAY MAY 16 RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE FINALE VIEWING PARTY. Village Pub 2283 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 754200-5244. Come watch as Ru puts the crown on “America’s next drag superstar,” and afterwards, stick around for Dragicide with host, Misty Eyez at 10:00 pm.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE FINALE VIEWING PARTY. Progress Bar 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954553-4916, progressbarsouthflorida.com. Watch the season 8 finale with host Twat

LaRouge and indulge in 2-4-1 specials after a Manic Monday at the office. After show performances will include the performers of the House of Lords: TP, Sasha, Calypso and more.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY. Rumors Bar 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-5658851, rumorsbarwiltonmanors.com. Try the delicious food from Hobo’s Grill, while you wait with bated breath to see who will be crowned the next drag superstar on

the highly watched show’s finale episode.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY. Twist 1057 Washington Avenue Miami FL 33139; (305) 538-9478, twistsobe.com. Hurry the show is in the video bar with bartender host Carlton and his homemade vodka cupcakes. Stay for resident diva Pussila’s after show number as she opens the Bungalow bar that features male dancers all night until 5:00 am. Before RuPaul crowns her winner starting at 9:00 pm, enjoy 2-4-1 drinks at the bar.

TUESDAY MAY 17 TRIVIA THUNDERDOME. Gramps 176 NW 24 Street Miami FL 33127; 305-699-2669, gramps. com. Have drinks in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Miami and show everyone how smart you are. Classic cocktails range from $10 to $16 and House cocktails including beer $6 to $27.

HALF-PRICE. Naked Grape Wine & Tapas 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 33305; 954-563-5631, nakedgrapewinebar.com. Enjoy a bottle of wine for half the price at this quaint spot. It’s our own little quasi winery in the heart of Wilton Manors on the Drive. You can’t beat that.

WEDNESDAY MAY 18 FAENA LIVE SPRING CONCERT SERIES – MIIKE SNOW. Faena Theater 3201 Collins Avenue Miami Beach FL 33140; faena.com. Everyone’s favorite Swedish/American duo take their talents to the road in support of their new album, “iii.” Tickets range from $210 to $260.

KARAOKE NIGHT. Wolf Bar 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-306-2510, wolfbars. club. Sing your favorite tunes with featured talents DJ Shawn and Lisa Ladonna. There are drink specials all night, happy hour daily from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. No Cover.

LIPS SERVICE WEDNESDAY. Progress Bar 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-553-4916, progressbarsouthflorida. com. It’s always a themed entertainment show with Amanda Austin and cast of performers. Plus, a special audience lip sync contest.

DINNER WITH THE DIVAS. 1421 E Oakland Park Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33334; 954-5670987, LipsUSA.com. Hosted by Nicolette and Amanda Austin, as they put on the ultimate dining experience and celebrity impersonation show all for a good cause. The dinner and show will benefit Island Paws Rescue.

OPEN MIC. Club Luck 1610 NW 119 Street Miami FL 33167. Enjoy a live band in between the poetic sounds of different creative audience members who are willing to share their thoughts and opinions in a welcoming sitting. Showtime 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

THURSDAY MAY 19 MARLON WAYANS – SCANDAL-LESS. 1700 Washington Avenue Miami Beach FL 33139; 305-673-7300, fillmoremb.com. Join comedian Marlon Wayans as he brings his hilarious standup comedy tour to south Florida. Tickets are $39.50 to $49.50. This is going to be a hoot. Don’t miss it.

2FER TUESDAY. GYM Sportsbar 2287 Wilton Drive Fort Lauderdale 33305; 954368-5318. The New York Sportsbar has surely adapted to sunny South Florida and we are happy for their hospitality and graciousness. Head over to this local hotspot for $2 tacos, beers and half-priced burgers.

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