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CONTENTS JUNE 09, 2016 | VOL 342

20. DJ DEREK MONTEIRO SCREAMS MUSIC

DJ Derek Monteiro spreads his wings nationally as a sought out beat maker, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his ascendance to the top.

THE NEXUS

10. Gay D.D. 12. What's Next | Pride: Flag Day: Wear Your Pride 14. Next Shop: Shop Til You Drop 16. What's Next | Drag: Derrick Barry Opens Up

FEATURES

29. Brief Encounter: Local DJs 37. Spotlight: Artist Martin Kreloff

NEXT STEPS

43. Fitness: Summertime Workout Check List

50. Travel: 5 Tips For No More Jet Lag

NEXT WEEK 53. Calendar of Events

SHOT IN THE DARK 58. Party Pics

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DERRICK BARRY GETS HONEST & OPENS UP

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COMMENT OF THE WEEK:

“OK, then go in the bushes. I don’t know what to tell you, but I’m not gonna put my child’s life at risk because you want to change a law,” Stacy Dash told Entertainment Tonight. “So that you can be comfortable with your beliefs — which means I have to change my beliefs and my rights? No.”

JUNE 09, 2016 ON TOP YET AGAIN Bianca Del Rio wins again! Wolfe Releasing announced last week that it has acquired the revenge comedy Hurricane Bianca, starring our own Roy Haylock/Bianca Del Rio, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race. The sure-to-be-camp-classic made its world premiere at the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, June 3. Wolfe Releasing has secured exclusive worldwide rights with theatrical, DVD, VOD and digital platform releases planned for fall or winter 2016. GAY WEDDING GOOF Bud Light is getting in on LGBT Pride Month by featuring a samesex wedding in their latest commercial featuring Seth Rogen and Amy Schumer. Only they made a goof. Rogen and Schumer attend the wedding of Steve and Greg claiming that “gay weddings are just like anyone else’s wedding.” “By featuring Seth and Amy at a same-sex wedding, we’re showing how all weddings — regardless of who is getting married — share many similarities and

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moments to celebrate,” Alex Lambrecht, the vice president of Bud Light at Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement. “We created this spot because equality for all Americans is a concept that unites many Bud Light drinkers.” Go online to our sister publication’s website, nextmagazine.com, to find out the mistake. LUNATIC STATUS Stacey Dash will always have a place in our hearts for her role in Clueless. Not so much for anything after that though, especially since she became a regular Fox News contributor, seemingly doing her best to spout more and more outrageous things every chance she gets. So we’re hardly surprised that she has awful things to say about the trans bathroom rights row. “She’s saying she wants to go into the women’s bathroom; she’s a woman now. It’s tyranny by the minority,” she told Entertainment Tonight when discussing Caitlyn Jenner. Why do I have to suffer because you can’t decide what you wanna be that day?”

‘90S NOSTAGLIA Everyone's favorite pop diva and ally to the LGBTQ community just released a cover of one her favorite 90's anthems--and one of ours too. Betty Who releases her cover of Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever." Produced by longtime collaborator Peter Thomas, Who's rendition serves as a precursor to her long-awaited album, which is set to release later this year. Go to our sister publication’s website, nextmagazine. com, to hear the new ditty. A PLAY FOR THE GAYS Presidential Candidate, Bernie Sanders, is making headlines yet again in the gay community. But this time instead of battling a gay political icon (Barney Frank), he was partaking in one of our honored traditions, drag brunch. The democratic president hopeful was seen at a West Hollywood staple Hamburger Mary’s restaurant getting chummy with patrons and watching the drag show. Sanders was all smiles and even took pictures with potential “Feel the Bern” voters.

US PRIDE

Flag Day: Wear Your Pride

une 14 is Flag Day, a commemorative day of when the flag of the United States was adopted in 1777. Essentially, it’s a day to show American patriotism. But the month of June provides our community another reason to celebrate; it’s the start of LGBT pride. And this year in 2016, President Barack Obama solidified the deal with a Presidential Proclamation.

The month of June is officially LGBT Pride Month in America. So why not use Flag Day to celebrate our pride. We at Next magazine propose that on June 14 we wear our pride. Check out the LGBT pride flags that represent your proud identity to don your pride on Tuesday, June 14. N – Jameer Baptiste

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Bear Brotherhood

Leather Pride

Genderqueer Pride

LGBT Pride

Bisexual Pride

Pansexual Pride

Asexual Pride

Transgender Pride

SHOP

SHOP TIL YOU DROP Shop With Pride’s (powered by Westfield mall) live photoshoot by Next South Florida magazine was a hit. Models Roger Roa, Diem Alezander, Vaughen Schmelzle and Gabriel Peralta wearing clothes from JC Penny’s played so well in front of photographer Dennis Dean's camera at the the recently renovated Westfield mall, that the four of them sure were crowd pleasers. The fun doesn’t stop there. There are

many more Shop With Pride festivities from A Night of Beauty (facials, botox and more) on June 10 to a Macy’s Private Shopping event with light bites, spa treatments and discounts on June 12. See the full schedule on Shop With Pride’s event page on Facebook. In support of The Pride Center, purchase your exclusive Shop With Pride beach bag packed with gift cards and more for only $20 (well below the value of the goody bag). n

US DRAG

f you haven’t heard, the ultimate Brittney Spears impersonator Derrick Barry will be performing live and in color this Saturday, June 11 at the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen event. The fierce competition, co-starring Lady Bunny, will put our local queens to the test at the chance to win the title of South Florida’s Ultimate Miami Drag Queen.

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Barry, himself, is no stranger to competition. The starlet Las Vegas performer has played the contestant role on television shows like America’s Got Talent and most recently on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8. But this interview isn’t about Barry’s ploy to trump the rest--because we all know how that played out.

Rather, this sit down was meant to hopefully get some juicy, new insight into what the Spears twin had to say about her former challengers and his unconventional, yet enduring, relationships. Can we just say he’s too kind! But there’s still juice to quench your thirst, so take a sip.

WHAT’S In the beginning of Drag Race, Bob the Drag Queen was your arch nemesis, but you two were able to turn that around. Are you two still buddy buddy now? In the beginning, he definitely was my rival, but as soon as we worked together that changed because the same thing that made us clash (our strong personalities) is the same thing that made us friends. I’m in his Purse First music video and there are some other projects that we’re working on together. He became my biggest supporter. Can you rank your fellow Drag Race contestants in order of best to least in terms of talent? I can do best and least. Best hands down is none other than Bob. Simply because he is so well rounded, even if his makeup wasn’t beauty, he would convince you that it was. He’s just that charismatic. Least would have to be Laila McQueen. I only say that because she didn’t have the confidence in herself. And when you lack confidence, you are your own worst enemy. Even though she’s a brilliant makeup artist and very creative, she blocked her own growth on the show. If you could do Drag Race all over again, what would you do differently? I would audition for season nine instead. I wasn’t ready to do the type of makeup they were looking for. I wish I would have challenged myself more creatively and believed in myself more, but they really break me down as the season went on. I came in strong thinking I could win it, but slowly my art form of drag was dragged down as somehow less, when it’s actually one of the oldest forms of drag.

Thunderfuck). Both of us obviously found him attractive, but there was something else that connected us three and within a month we were all together. It happened naturally and it wasn’t forced. Were you always welcoming to a thruple? I never thought I would be in one. I didn’t know or understand how it worked. You know, growing up you're taught to be with one person. My whole life, I felt like gay open relationships were complicating. But we’re not in an open relationship; it’s just the three of us. It’s actually pretty conservative, if that makes sense, compared to people out doing random hookups. There’s no cheating or anything like that.

Who would you say had the ultimate worst moment on the show? The double elimination was horrible. That lip sync sucked enough to where neither one of them at that point were good enough to survive. On the other hand, it was a great moment for the rest of us. Two down--that was good news. We enjoyed it.

After it all (Drag Race, America Has Talent, Vegas and The Tonight Show) is said and done, what is your ultimate happiness? Being on stage; it’s always been about being on stage. There’s nothing that makes me happier. It gives me life. That’s why I perform. I’ll be a 90-year-old man and still want to have an audience. If a week goes by without a show, I get anxiety and just can’t wait for the next one.

I heard that you are in a thruple relationship? I’ve been with my boyfriend Nick San Pedro, an artist, for nine years, and then four years ago we met Mackenzie Claude (aka Nebraska

Make sure to get a dose of Barry in his element this Saturday, June 11 at the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen event held at the Magic City Casino (450 NW 37 Ave Miami FL 33125; 305-649-3000) at 6:00 pm. N –Jameer Baptiste

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DJ Derek Monteiro Screams Music

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DENNIS DEAN 20

ON THE COVER

J DEREK MONTEIRO PROBABLY NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT HIS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN THE SMALL TOWN OF HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS WOULD TAKE HIM ON A JOURNEY TO NATIONAL FAME AND RECOGNITION BUT WITH A LITTLE INSIGHT YOU CAN SEE HOW IT DID. GROWING UP IN A VERY TRADITION YET UNORTHODOX PORTUGUESE FAMILY, MONTEIRO HAD A UNIQUE UPBRINGING IN WHICH HE WAS SURROUNDED BY DANCING AND MUSIC. HE’S HUGE FAMILY WAS PART OF A FOLK GROUP THAT TRAVELED THE EAST COAST PERFORMING AT DIFFERENT PORTUGUESE CLUBS. THAT EXPERIENCE HELPED CULTIVATE MONTEIRO’S LOVE FOR MUSIC, WHICH ONLY INTENSIFIED, AS HE GOT OLDER. SOON THE WITTY AND CHARMING MONTEIRO WAS EXPLORING THE TURNTABLES AS A DJ FOR HIS BROTHER’S FRIEND. HE LATCHED ON TO HIS BROTHER AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE LATE 90S, TAGGING ALONG TO UNDERGROUND DANCE PARTIES AND RAVES. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. THE BUDDING DJ’S HOBBY QUICKLY BECAME HIS OBSESSION AND ULTIMATELY HIS CAREER. HE SOON LEFT HIS SMALL TOWN FOR LOS ANGELES, WHERE HE STARTED TO LIVE OPENLY AND BEGAN TO ESTABLISH HIS BRAND AS A UNIVERSAL DJ. THE HANDSOME AND TALENTED MONTEIRO IS JETTING ACROSS THE COUNTRY EXPOSING HIS LOVE FOR MUSIC ONE BEAT AT A TIME. WE COULDN’T HELP BUT MIX IT UP WITH THE LAID-BACK GUY WHILE IN SOUTH BEACH AFTER HIS SET AT SCORE NIGHTCLUB. IF YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT SPINNING, HERE’S YOUR INSPIRATION. BY JAMEER BAPTISTE What helped you build your national name as a DJ? I think my strong work ethic and putting myself out there really helped. I've been at this a while, and putting in the work while consistently striving to kill every set, I think has started to pay off. How did you get your start? When I moved to LA, I started Continued on next page n

working at Rage nightclub and they gave me a shot along with playing private parties and birthday parties for some great people, who are now my friends, in the city. It all started when I moved out to LA in 2002. In your opinion, for someone just starting to DJ, should they get a mentor or is it best for them to go at it alone? Everyone is different. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a mentor but I had lots of friends who did it constantly as work. So I can see why a mentor could help. What is the hardest part about being a DJ? I love this way too much to think of it as being hard. In any career, you have to kick a$$ and go after it. Nothing comes easy, so (personally) I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind the hard work to stay relevant. What do you feel is the wave of the future for DJ technology? The wave scares me a little. As technology progresses, there are programs that will match music for you. But if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not up there listening and matching

beats (yourself ) and but yet have a computer doing it for you. Please, go home and don’t return! Wh at a r e t h e m o s t impor tant aspec ts to being a good DJ? I think being authentic. You have to do it for the love of music and not because you want to be popular. Just know what you like and do it honestly. Work hard and study what you love. How did you break free of being a local DJ to booking gigs nationally? H u s t l i n g a n d h av i n g good relationships. That combination and getting the job done properly gets people talking and wanting to hear more from you. What advice would you give to aspiring DJs? (1.) Do your work and practice and master the craft. (2.) Don’t get caught up in a computer screen, but rather feel the crowd and the vibe you’re creating. (3.) Always stay humble and have fun with it. It’s music, which is one of the greatest escapes. (4.) Go out and make people happy. N

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

Go Deejay, Go Deejay hen we are partying up a storm, the hot W dance compilations have to come from somewhere. The superior sounds we get to

enjoy every night of the week routinely stem from the musical minds of our local deejays. These turntable jockeys create and keep the party going, each possessing an individual style and sound we have come to know.

BY JAMEER BAPTISTE

Whether they mix the tracks full-time or split the vocation with other entertainment ventures like our lovely drag stars Elaine Lancaster and Daisy Deadpetals, they relish being in the deejay booth getting us hyped all night long. By now you should know them all by name, but just in case you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the pleasure to meet them up close and personal, allow us to reintroduce our beat-makers. To those we couldn't feature we love you all. There're many more to come.

z DJ ELAINE LANCASTER Elaine Lancaster is an entertainment mogul with longevity that has been captivating audiences from South Beach to Italy and everywhere in between for years. How long exactly, a lady never tells. Whether she’s hosting a gig, turning out a stellar drag performance, singing on the mic or killing the tracks, she does it all with style and grace. She is such a powerful presence that even we couldn’t resist her charm and made her our official (Multimedia Platforms) Entertainment “Diva” Spokesperson. Be so lucky to catch her tunes when in town by following her gigs via social media. She’s always behind the mic at Senor Frog’s Drag Brunch (1450 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL 33139; 305-397-8628) every Sunday.

Twitter: @ElaineLancaster Instagram: @DivaElaine Facebook: Elaine Lancaster Fan Page

z DJ ALEX FERBEYRE

Twitter: @djmaximus3000 Instagram: @alexferbeyre Facebook: djmaximus3000

Alex Ferbeyre is an earthy, spiritual guy who loves to invoke a literal physical reaction in people when he's spinning his tracks. His passion for pop culture and music dictate his rotating style of music. His anthem laced and nostalgic music are beats that you can sing along too as well. Right now, Ferbeyre is dabbling in the Renaissance groove with 90s soulful house and 4x4 beats. Get a taste of his Renaissance interpretations at his different charity sets and nightlife gigs around town. To see where he’s and what he’s up to, check him out at AlexFerbeyre.com.

z DJ DAISY DEADPETALS

Instagram: @DaisyDeadpetals Facebook: Queen Daisy D

Not only is Daisy Deadpetals one of Florida’s legendary drag performers, she is also a powerhouse DJ cutting up the tracks all throughout South Florida. You know when you see Deadpetals behind the turntables, it’s going to be an all-out fun party. Her current hits mixed with 80s classics keep partygoers singing while prancing about. Nine out of ten times, it is a upbeat track you’re going to hear on the funny girls set list, something you can twerk to or house music that’s going to put you in a trance. Rock star Deadpetals is everywhere from West Palm to Miami. See where she makes her stops on Facebook at Queen Daisy D.

z DJ JOSHUA ATOM Joshua Atom has expanded his DJ tour from up North in West Palm Beach to now also being down south in Fort Lauderdale. What’s so awesome about Atom’s DJ sets is that the tech DJ gives you a little something- something that you don’t find in most DJs. He accompanies his songs with hypnotizing music video remixes. He also loves to get requests from the crowd, he’s a people pleaser, but why not play what your audience wants? His remixes extend from dance mixes to hip hop, Latin, EDM and disco. His stints in radio helped cultivate his mix show vibe. Atom hops from up north to Wilton Manors weekly. Visit him on Facebook at djjoshuaatom to see where he’ll be each night.

Instagram & Twitter: @djjoshuaatom Facebook, Soundcloud: djjoshuaatom, snapchat: joshuaatom

z DJ CITIZEN JANE

Instagram, Facebook and Snap Chat: DJCitizenJane

You can call Citizen Jane an international DJ for the sample fact that she is one. From World Pride in Toronto to gay cruises to in the DJ booths of our cherished South Florida annual events, Jane is everywhere giving the crowd party beats they can’t deny. The star DJ can feel a crowd's pulse (vibe) and play beats to their liking as if she is a mind reader. Her musical talents make it virtually impossible to believe she has a shy and reserved personality. But like all other great stars, when she’s playing to her fans, her alter ego spins the tracks. Jetset across the global with Jane via DJCitizenJane on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

z DJ T PRO MIX

Mixcloud, Soundcloud, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter: YesCire.

Cire Citron, better known as T Pro Mix, is a clad hot DJ coming to us all the way from his stomping grounds--New York City. We’ve had the pleasure to dance to his sick beats for the past ten years. His time here might be extended, but his beats are still fresh and new. His New York style makes sure of that. He was once known purely as a Tribal and House maestro, but his sound has evolved to include Hip Hop and other genres. He has literally played at every major event in town and local establishments from yesteryear clubs like the Coliseum to today's hotspot, The Manor. Follow the bright-eyed musical hunk on Facebook at T Pro Mix or on Snapchat and Instagram at YesCire.

z DJ FRANK-O

Instagram: @dj_frank_o Facebook: franccojenkins Mix cloud: francco-jenkins

Fresh out of the gate, Frank-O has been spinning tracks for the past five years and quickly has found his place in the hearts of many partygoers throughout South Florida. Couple his people-person personality with his RuPaul themed mixes and you can understand why he has come up in the ranks so fast. The resident Le Boy DJ (1243 NE 11 Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33304; 954-368-8786) keeps the go-go dancers in a nice groove and the entertaining queens right on track. And for the guests, he loves to take request. Music is his life and he’s ready to reach further heights. Follow his journey and gigs on Facebook at franccojenkins.

z DJ GIL MARTIN You might mistake Gil Martin for a Spanish novella (soap opera) actor with his Latin heartthrob looks, but he's more than just a handsome guy. Martin is a successful DJ and producer with sets full of energy and passion. His progressive techniques and emotive style has earned him a devoted following both locally and nationally. His beats of house, electro, R&B, Hip Hop, Top 40 and Rock are transcendent, and are just as attractive as his looks. His innate desire to be innovative has created cutting edge tracks of pure emotion. He is a true artisan of music. Peer into his “dreamy” Facebook, Soundcloud and world on Facebook at djgilmartin. mixcloud: Djgilmartin

Martin Kreloff At A Glance BY JAMEER BAPTISTE

rtist Martin Kreloff’s attributes part of his success to his days in Miami, Florida. It‘s said that Kreloff’s contemporary work in the 1976 Miami Says Art show put the artist on the map. The Brooklyn native actually graduated with his art degrees at the University of Miami and as an avid gay activist co-created Miami’s first White Party in 1985. Some of his prolific work can be seen at the Norton Gallery in West Palm Beach. On June 10, Kreloff’s will be exhibiting his Retrospective of 50 Years’ Work in Las Vegas at The Studio @ Sahara West Library. We bring a touch of that art at a glance. In the ensuing pages, see his various mix-medium artworks of celebrities, portraits and eccentric Japanese themed art. 37

Martin Kreloff Contemporary Work

SPOTLIGHT

FITNESS â&#x20AC;¢ TRAVEL

Summertime Workout Check List BY TOM BONANTI

ummertime has arrived in South Florida. Whether you intend to stay put and enjoy the beach, the clubs, and less traffic, or plan to get away to Provincetown or some other cooler destination, don’t put your fitness regime on hold. In fact, this is a perfect time to rev up your current exercise program, change it altogether, or simply put some extra time in on those problem areas that you’ve neglected all year long. Here is a full body summer check list, head to toe, with advice, facts and exercises to help you put some heat under those workouts.

√ BRAIN:

The rest of your body degenerates much faster with age than the brain. In order to keep those neurons sharp and intact, read a book at the pool or beach, work crossword puzzles, join a bridge group, zone out with yoga, do math problems, or just listen to some quality tunes. The mind is a terrible thing to waste!

√ HEART:

Heart attacks kill one out of every five men each minute. Don’t become a casualty of cardiovascular disease, instead, lower your risk via regular moderate exercise. Anything cardio will do (swimming, power walking, biking, jogging, martial arts, etc.).

√ CHEST:

There’s no better badge of fitness than a great set of pecs--and they’re damn sexy, too. Grab a workout buddy, up your weights, and try some compound sets, forced reps and drop sets with your bench presses, incline presses, incline dumbbell flyes, and cable crossovers.

√ ABDOMINALS: No matter how many ab classes you take, the key to achieving a sexy six pack is adhering to a low-fat, carb-controlled nutritional plan. Work out your abdominals twice to three times per week like any other important muscle group.

FITNESS

Feet elevated crunches and bent-knee leg raises are your best bet for building these essential core muscles.

√ ARMS: Bulging, soft-ball size biceps are powerful and eye catching, but don’t neglect your triceps. These latter muscles make up 75% of your upper arm, so they require 3x the attention of your biceps if you want powerful “guns”. Front cable push downs, close-grip push-ups, dumbbell kick- backs and parallel bar dips are my recommended exercises for building beefy triceps. √ BUTT:

No matter where you strut your stuff, all eyes will follow you if you’ve got a great butt. All humor aside, your gluteals (the muscles that make up your ass) are important in all activities (running, walking, climbing stairs, getting up out of a chair, etc.) so they need to be worked and kept in condition. Walking lunges, squats, leg presses and weight free jump squats will build great glutes as well as thighs and calves.

√ KNEES:

Sitting behind a desk all day or traveling in a car for hours can cause dull aching pain in the knees because the joints aren’t being sufficiently lubricated. Do stretches for your knees regularly. Sit back, extend legs outward, with knees slightly bent and heels on the floor for a few seconds. Flex thighs and hold for 20 seconds. Do this several times each day and between sets when working out. Have a great summer and stay fit and active no matter where you may roam! Take advantage of some down time to relax and chill. N Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist (MA#40288) with his own one on one gym and studio www.pumpnincgym.com at 1271 NE 9th avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, fl. 33304. Call Tom today with any questions (954) 557-1119 and be sure to set up your free fitness consultation!

HEALTH & FITNESS

Tips For No More Jet Lag

A little planning goes a long way in jet lag deterrence, so stay on schedule, without losing Zzzs, with these preventative tips. BY MIKEY ROX

TRAVEL

Pack 24 hours in advance, and skip the going-away party. You’ll stress less the night before with travel essentials in order ahead of time, and no alcohol means you have a better chance of staying on-track sleep-wise.

Even though you’re excited to start your vacay, stick to your routine: Eat, exercise and sleep sufficiently to ward off the lag.

3 Adjust your schedule (just a bit) to accommodate the impending time change. Go to bed an hour early for a few days in advance of your trip if you’re going east, vice-versa if going west; same goes for your meal schedule.

4 Make yourself comfortable while traveling. Pack your own pillow and small blanket to help induce relaxation while en route.

5 Kick the caffeine. Coffee and soda can help you stay awake when needed, but you’ll crash (and wake you up more often once you fall asleep), which will further disrupt your peaceful transition.

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FRIDAY JUNE 10 NIGHT OF BEAUTY. Miami Beach Mini Med Spa 8000 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33388; 954-473-8100. It’s a special, treat yourself night, at the Westfield Mall’s Shop with Pride night. Enjoy special pricing on Botox/ Dysport, fillers, laser hair removal, facials and retails products. Event is from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 3rd Eye. Delano South Beach 1685 Collins Ave Miami FL 33139. Come one, come all.

Party at Miami Beach’s only gay basement club at the FDR club. The atmosphere is fun and posh, or casual. Whatever way you like to come is the way that the Eye will have you. Free Entry. Open at 11:00 pm. Growl. Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-565-2526, alibiwiltonmanors.com. Not only will you enjoy the furry, hunky men but you’ll also enjoy

SATURDAY JUNE 11 POP WITH PRIDE. W Fort Lauderdale 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33304; 954-414-8200. Westfield Mall’s Shop with Pride festivities will invade this luxury hotel with a Macy’s Summer Fashion Show, Dior makeup stations and a live DJ. Can you say chic? Cash bar available. 8:00 pm to midnight. ULTIMATE MIAMI DRAG QUEEN. Magic City Casino 450 NW 37 Ave Miami FL 33125; 305-631-4536. Celebrate this lively competition that awards one lucky contestant as the Ultimate Miami Drag Queen. Hosted by the famous Queen,

Lady Bunny and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 contestant Derrick Barry, the ultimate Brittney Spears impersonator. $20 cover charge. Starts at 9:00 pm. SELENA GOMEZ REVIVAL TOUR. American Airlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132; 786-777-1000, aaarena. com. Watch this pop sensation perform her chart-topping hits and fan favorites. Tickets are between $37 and $400. Show starts at 7:30 pm. SUMMER WITH DJ PAUL DE LEON. The Manor Complex 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-626-0082, themanor-

the 2-4-1 specials. DJ AJ Reddy and international DJ/producer Bryan Reyes will have you dancing all night long. OSKAR OFFERMAN AND DSAN. Treehouse 323 23rd St Miami FL 33305; 305240-9232, treehousemiami.com. Get a dose of this Berlin based DJ and producer who does showcases in Ibiza and abroad. Tickets are between $10 and $20 and the party starts at 11:00 pm. complex.com. Get sizzling this summer with one of the hottest DJs around. No cover before midnight, $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers after midnight. Make sure to get to the bar for $3 well drinks from 11:00 pm until midnight and $150 VIP room, bottle special all night long. HAPPY HOUR. The Bar Next Door 2519 NW 2 Ave Miami FL 33127. This new bar in Wynwood is one of class and a bit of spunk. Sip on crafted drinks while socializing with locals and friends.

SUNDAY JUNE 12 MACY’S PRIVATE SHOPPING EVENT. Westfield Mall 8000 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33388; 954-473-8100. Enjoy music, light bites and spa treatments (appointments only). Plus, there’s a selfie station. Get 30% off coupons and $10/50 for cosmetic and fragrance only. 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. DRINK-N-DRAG. Wolf Bar 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL

33305; 954-306-2510, wolfbars. club. Watch while Nicole Halliwell host alongside her star-studded cast. Get some refreshing cocktails and prepare yourself for a night of entertainment. Showtime begins at 11:00 pm. SUNDAY T-DANCE. Village Pub 2283 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 754-200-5244, villagepubwm.com. Drinks will be flowing all day at this liquid T-Dance

as VJ Marky Mark plays the best music videos from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am. SINGING WITH SEAN AND DEB. Beefcake’s Grill 1721 N Andrew Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33311; 954-463-6969, boardwalkbar.com. Get a delicious bite to eat while being serenaded by these two songbirds. Sean and Deb star at 6:00 pm.

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MONDAY JUNE 13 HAPPY HOUR. Hunters 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954-630-3556, huntersftlauderdale.com. Enjoy $4 Cuervo Margaritas and $8 Don Julio Margaritas. Don’t forget the $2 bud Light and Shock Top Draft Beer from 9:00 pm until close. It’s also Service Industry Night, which get you IN THE BIZ Happy Hour prices all day.

TUESDAY JUNE 14 HALF PRICED BOTTLES. Naked Grape Wine and Tapas 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954563-5631, nakedgrapewinebar. com. Make your way over to this local wine establishment right on the Drive for light bites and, or course, wine. Don’t be shy to ask questions about anything wine related.

KARAOKE MONDAY NIGHTS. PJ’s Cocktails 2340 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors FL 33305; 954368-5516, pjscornerpocket.com. Grab the microphone and sing the night away at Wilton Manor’s interracial bar starting at 8:30 pm. $5 drink specials. Free parking and entry. SOUTH BEACH, WILTON MANORS AND THE HISTORY

POETRY SLAM AND OPEN MIC NIGHT. Dada Restaurant and Lounge 52 N Swinton Ave Delray Beach FL 33444; 561-330-3232, sub-culture.org. Check out this hip, trendy restaurant for a reliving section of yours and others creative expression. Free entry. SUBLIME HAPPY HOUR. Sublime 1431 N Federal Highway

AND FUTURE OF THE GAYBORHOOD. Fort Lauderdale Museum of History 231 SW 2 Ave Fort Lauderdale 33301; 954-463-4431, fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Learn the history of gay Miami and Fort Lauderdale from the Stonewall Museum and Archives in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Museum of History. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33304; 954-539-9000, sublimerestaurant.com. This is a happy hour with a delightful twist for those herbivores that never seem to have a party tailored just for them. From 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm, you’ll enjoy primo drink specials and fresh vegan option appetizers.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 15 BLACK OUT NIGHT. Jamboree Lounge 7005 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33138; 305-759-3413, jamboreeloungemiami.com. What happens in the dark, stays in the dark or in the confines of this clubs four walls. Have fun and enjoy $3 domestic beers from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Then let the dark take over. DART TOURNAMENT. GYM Sportsbar 2287 Wilton Drive Wilton

Manors FL 33305; 954-368-5318, gymsportsbar.com. Grab your friends and get down to this watering hole for darts and $5 Captain Morgan and $4 Smirnoff. Watch sports game on the many flat screens, too. It’s a sports cave for all you men who can’t get enough of the games. CLOUD 9 LOUNGE. 7126 Stirling Rd Hollywood FL 33024; 954-4993525. Looking to dance to the

THURSDAY JUNE 16 PAMM THIRD THURSDAYS: POPLIFE SOCIAL. Perez Art Museum Miami 1103 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132; 305-375-3000, pamm.org. Get into the infused rock and punk sounds of The Tremends and take advantage of happy hour drink and food specials.

TOWEL NIGHT. Le Boy 1243 NE 11 Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33304; 954-368-8786, leboynight.com. Take a look at what’s underneath the towels of these gogo boys at this staple bar. While your peeking beneath the terrycloth, take advantage of the $5 premium vodka special and Fireball all night.

best and latest in R&B, Hip Hop and rap music? Then look no further than this West Broward club. The lesbians and gays come out in full force every Wednesday night. The club is open for the better part of the day. But the party doesn’t get started until 10:00 pm. Cover varies and sometimes it’s free before a certain time. Call for detailed information. ART AFTER DARK. Norton Museum of Art 1451 S Olive Ave West Palm Beach FL 33401; 561-832-5196, Norton. org. This is where culture and entertainment meet. From film, to winetasting, to DIY projects, they have it all from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. They offer the best cultural experience, hands down.

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