Hotspots! May 25, 2023 (Issue 3811)

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Take Pride! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida at Galleria Mall Opening Reception on May 31st

New hosts, entertainment, and sponsors will add to the opening reception excitement of History Fort Lauderdale's “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” exhibit at 6pm on Wednesday, May 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. FayWhat?!, host of the The FayWhat?! Show and Shawn “Kitty Meow” Palacious, entertainment media personality, both form Hotspots

Magazine/Happening Out Television Network have been tapped to co-host the benefit ticketed evening, also serving as an official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event.

Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher will present a proclamation recognizing PRIDE Month followed by performances by entertainers Nicole T. Phillips and Erika Norell. DJ Aulden Brown will keep the music flowing.

The reception will recognize LGBTQ pioneers such as City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, Visit Lauderdale's Senior Vice President of Inclusion & Accessibility Richard Gray, South Florida Symphony Orchestra's Music Director/Founder Sebrina María Alfonso, WSVN Channel 7 Anchor Craig Stevens, South Florida SunSentinel Journalist Rod

Stafford Hagwood, renowned entertainer

Tiffany Arieagus, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus Founder Gary Keating, and

Founder of The Copa and entrepreneur John Castelli. This impactful free-to-thepublic exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, running during PRIDE month, June 1 – 30, will chronicle the gay rights movement and the impact of the LGBTQ community on South Florida's vibrant arts and culture, business, media, and political landscape.

“History Fort Lauderdale is grateful to our community of supporters who have recently joined us to showcase the valuable legacies of our LGBTQ businesses and influential leaders who have worked to make our great city an ideal place to live, work, and play...”

“History Fort Lauderdale is grateful to our community of supporters who have recently joined us to showcase the valuable legacies of our LGBTQ businesses and influential leaders who have worked to make our great city an ideal place to live, work, and play,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “Now, more than ever, education and tolerance are paramount as we continue to build upon these accomplishments, safeguard our progress and move forward to ensure that Fort Lauderdale remains a welcoming place to live and visit for all…during PRIDE month and beyond.” For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

The exhibit, located near Swarovski, between Macy's and Dillard's, will include over 100 historical photographs plus videos and costumes chronicling the growth, awareness, and struggle of the

exhibit will include the showing of “Open Dialogues,” an award-winning short film which captures the personal narratives of LGBTQ voices, produced by Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, directed by Miami-based filmmaker Freddy Rodriguez and funded by Community Foundation of Broward.

“Galleria Fort Lauderdale is a proud copresenter of this historical activation that will recognize PRIDE month,” said Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager of Galleria Fort Lauderdale. “We welcome everyone under the sun to join us in saluting local pioneers and learning how our destination has become a mecca for LGBTQ residents and visitors.”

Additional contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, and Key West Art & Historical Society.

LGBTQ community through the years. Photos will capture the liberation movement of the 1960s and '70s, the activism and rise of PRIDE parades and human rights rallies and the proliferation of gay-centric world-famous business endeavors including the Marlin Beach Hotel, The Copa and Backstreet.

A Photo Tribute Wall will feature lifestyle and significant event photos from Michael Murphy Photography. For more than 30 years, Michael Murphy has been capturing historic moments and memorable individuals that have shaped the South Florida LGBTQ landscape. In addition, the

History Fort Lauderdale's “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Visit Lauderdale, Castelli Real Estate Services, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Opening reception contributors include The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Tulio's Tacos & Tequila Bar, and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

Tickets for the May 31 preview reception/official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event are $35 and are available at bit.ly/HFLTakePride2023.

>>To see all photos, visit HotspotsMagazine.com

World AIDS Museum

Meet The Queens

Photos: Coco Alarcon

Sunfest Intracoastal Waterway

West Palm Beach

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HOT PUZZLE Raised in the Neighborhood

Arsht Center Presents the 6th Annual CommuniTEA Dance on June 4th

The Arsht Center's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns for its sixth year on June 4th, with festivities in the Thomson Plaza for the Arts. CommuniTEA Dance is a FREE event featuring South Florida's vibrant LGBTQ+ community with performances and DJs in the heart of downtown Miami!

From 1 to 3pm, guests of all ages are encouraged to explore the event's Pride Marketplace which spotlights local organizations, artisans, creatives and small businesses. Attendees will also enjoy family-friendly performances, activities for children, storytelling, and sing-alongs.

After 3pm, the event will transform into an 18-and-over tea dance, MC'd by 99JAMZ's She-J Hercules, featuring tunes by Deejay Smeejay (DJ at Sky Sundays at Esme Hotel, OUTShine Film Festival, Miami Beach Pride), a marketplace, performances by local artists and a rousing show headlined by Martha Wash, the original Weather Girl, platinumselling recording artist and twotime Grammy Award nominee. Ms. Wash, also known as “The Queen of Clubland” and lauded for her distinctive and dramatic voice, will delight fans with megawatt hits such as “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” “It's Raining Men,” “Strike It Up,” “Everybody Everybody” and C+C Music Factory's “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Join us to enjoy happy-hour food and drinks, express yourself with the arts and learn from our community partners and vendors!

For more information, go to ArshtCenter.org

By Maria Espinal

El Churrasco Grill

11608 City Hall Promenade • Miramar, FL 33025

954.885.4800 • elchurrascasogrill.com

Mon – Thur & Sun 1pm – 2am • Fri – Sat 1pm – 2:30am

With five locations in South Florida, El Churrasco offers mainly exquisite Brazilian cuisine and have a variety of dishes from different countries and places, such as Puerto Rico, India, Spain, Portugal, Asia, and more. Highlights from their menu: Toston Gaucho (feta cheese, cranberry, tomato and green onions), churrasco, lamb chops and pork tenderloins. Cannot leave out Brazil's famous drink, Caipirinha. Check their menu and place your takeout order.

La Vie Lebanese Restaurant Palm Beach

1540 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd #110 • West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.614.0000 • lavieflorida.com

Mon - Thur & Sun 12pm – 10pm • Sat 12pm – 11pm

La Vie offers amazing Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine dishes inspired by the fresh and local ingredients from farmer's markets mixed with our organic imported spices. Dining there is a festival of rich appealing tastes, enticing colors, live music and warm Mediterranean hospitality. Highlights: Chicken & Beef Kabob, chicken shawarma, Moroccan seafood tagine and their C'est La Vie Salmon to name a few. Belly dancer shows Wed – Fri, times may vary. Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available. It is definitely fun!

Omakai

2107 NW 2nd Ave. • Miami, FL 33127 786.579.9995 • omakai.com

Sun-Thurs 12pm-10:30pm • Fri-Sat 12pm-11:30pm

Omakai is redefining the standard of sushi by bringing an authentic omakase experience for all and takes pride on embodying the Japanese concept of Omotenashi, which stands for hospitality from the heart – honest and without pretension. No matter the menu, all guests can indulge in top quality sushi at an accessible price. Various hand rolls, nigiri and sashimi are available a la carte. Come in and enjoy the Omakai experience!

Sea Watch on the Ocean

6002 N. Ocean Blvd. • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

954.781.2200 • seawatchontheocean.com

Daily lunch 11:30am-3:30pm • Dinner 5pm – 10pm

Enjoy three acres of unspoiled Atlantic beach at Sea Watch on the Ocean, Fort Lauderdale's most popular seafood restaurant! Offering lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus, let's highlight their crab cake and crispy calamari with a great ginger-sesamelime & cilantro sauce, lobster bisque and its Karen's club sandwich. Out of their specialty menu: roasted salmon & angel hair pasta with goat cheese. Venue available for your special event.

Slow Cooker Meatballs

Recipes

By Andreus Quinones

1.5lbs of ground beef

32 oz jar of grape jelly

3 tablespoons of chili powder

2 15 oz cans of Tomato Sauce

½ teaspoon of salt

Pinch of Cinnamon

2 eggs

½ teaspoon of cumin

½ teaspoon of pepper

½ teaspoon of onion powder

2 tablespoons of minced garlic

Combine eggs, salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, minced garlic, and cinnamon with ground meat. Shape ground meat into desired sized meatballs and refrigerate for one hour. In a slow cooker, combine grape jelly, tomato sauce, and chili powder. Gently place meatballs in the mixture and cook at low for 3-4 hours. Enjoy!

Eagle Wilton Manors Titanium with Djs AJ Reddy & Dimitry

Photos: Coco Alarcon

By Scott Holland

One of my favorite annual weekends, Gay Disney returns, and whether you are going to GaydayS, One Magical Weekend, Girls in Wonderland, or a combination of them, check out all the info >>>>>>

Gaydays is very excited to be returning home to the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld as their GayDays host hotel! When I asked new owner, Joseph Clark. about his thoughts, he said: “This year's event is going to be special in multiple ways as we return home to the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld. This year 's event lineup includes some traditional Gay Days events with four days of pool parties, at both our main pool, and a bear pool which go until 2am every day till Monday morning, the GayDays expo, Mr. GayDays Leather Competition, GayDays Puppy Mosh, Taste of GayDays, Drag Queen and Porn Star Bingos and of course the Miss GayDays Pageant. We've also added some new featured events: on Saturday, June 1st with the Andrew Christian Get Wet Pool

Orlando on Saturday, June 1. DJs Joe Pacheco and Tony Moran will be spinning at this new Waterpark Party at this amazing location! The best part is that Aquatica is located across the street from our host hotel, so you don't have to worry about driving there if you're staying with us. We've had a lot of questions over the past few months on whether Gay Days Orlando was still happening based on the current actions from the state of Florida. We want to ensure everyone that it is not stopping us from coming together to celebrate Gay Days,

Iconic photo during Gay Days in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, 2007.

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wearing red, and being seen. If anything, I believe it has made our annual event more important for us to gather as a community and share with the world and the state that we are here and not going anywhere!”

Rooms must be booked for a minimum of three nights and include Friday and Saturday. Rooms include (2) pool passes for each day booked. There is a fee for additional guests over 2. Party pool view rooms face the GayDays party pool and will be loud during party hours. Pool bands represent a $80 value per band per night. That is $160 per night value. Self-Parking for guest staying at Host Hotel - $12 per day (Discounted for GayDays Guests, regular rate $25).

>> Almost all the Gaydays events take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld. The events are:

GayDayS Welcome & Information Booth

Stop by the Official Host Hotel and pick up your FREE Official GayDayS 2023 Welcome Bag! Abassadors will answer any questions you may have.

GayDayS Ticket & Merchandise Center

Your one-stop location to pick up or purchase Official GayDayS event tickets, pool party bands, and exclusive merchandise including official GayDayS 2023 Merchandise.

GayDayS Expo

Experience one of the largest Gay & Lesbian Expos in the world featuring businesses from all over the world! Showcasing a variety of goods and services. Over 20,000 attendees, over 100 booths, giveaways, AND free prize raffles.

GayDayS Adult 18+ Expo

Enjoy a selection of Adult Vendors.

Daytime Pool Parties (11am to 5pm)

Lay out in the Florida sun, grab an ice-cold beverage, and enjoy the variety of live entertainment and DJs. Advance $30; At Door $35. The Saturday Pool Party will be hosted by Andrew Christian and his models, and Andrew said: “I'm super excited to be hosting for the first time the Andrew Christian Wet Pool Party at Gay Days. I will be bringing a large group of my Trophy Boys with me. It's always so much fun when these boys are around; but I am still trying to decide if I should put them in skirts, underwear, swimwear, or maybe, nothing at all...haha. Also, I have a few surprises planned that will show off the best of the Trophy Boys' assets. There will also be tons of Andrew Christian giveaways along with some of my new THICK underwear that I am so proud to introduce. I spent months perfecting THICK; and my new design has larger legs, a larger back panel, and an increased waist measurement that easily fits up to a 3XL. THICK is perfect

for guys with thick legs, thick butts, or anyone looking for a more comfortable fit. I hope everyone is ready to get soaking wet....and I will see you on June 3 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.”

Evening Pool Parties (5pm to 2am)

Experience the same thing you did during the day, just with it being dark and the lights making the party even better. $40/advance and $45/door.

Taste of GaydayS

(Thursday June 1; 6 – 10pm; 21+ event)

One of the tastiest annual events returns! Enjoy samplings from local restaurants, exciting beverages, and live entertainment! Note: This is not intended to be a dinner, just light bites, and drinks. $40/advance and $50/door.

Drag Queen Bingo

(Friday, June 2; 5 – 7pm)

Family-friendly event Drag Bingo is hosted by Twila Holiday. Bingo with a twist of drag!

$15/advance and $25/door.

XXX Porn Bingo

(Friday, June 2; 7:30pm)

Back by popular demand, play bingo with host Addison Taylor and her team of Fabscout Porn Stars. Just wait till you see what happens when O-69 is called! $20/advance and $30/door.

7th Annual Miss Gaydays Pageant

(Sat June 3; 6-8pm)

Honoring Phoenix Endora, Miss GayDayS 2022. The Contestants will battle it out until only one remains and takes the crown! $20 in advance and $30 at the door. I asked Phoenix about her reign: “Being crowned Miss GayDays 2022 has been one of life's absolute blessings. During my reign, I was called upon to travel around the country representing the Miss Gay Days title. Some of my best moments were spent getting down to the little one's level and chatting with the next generation. My experience gave me hope. Here at home, however, the LGBTQ+ community and Drag performers are being attacked and targeted. Don't Say Gay is not only policy; but the practice has now been extended to include high school curriculum and our transgender brothers and sisters are being devastated by the new health care regulations that have been put into place. We need to continue to fight for our rights, continue to entertain, to inspire, to live, to say GAY! That's why I am so excited for this year's GayDays events. It's a chance for us to gather and celebrate our community, to focus ourselves on the battle ahead and to

remember why we are all fighting in the first place! So come on down and join me for Gaydays 2023.”

Beach Ball at Aquatica Orlando

(Sat, June 3; 7pm to 1am)

Get Ready to make a splash at GayDays

Orlando's new waterpark party at Aquatica Orlando! Join them at this new party and dance the night away to the beat of their amazing DJs - Joe Pacheco & Tony Moran, relax in the wave pool, and enjoy the park's attractions under the stars. Admission is $90 in advance. I spoke to both DJs to ask them their thoughts on playing this inaugural event:

Joe Pacheco: “I'm so ecstatic to be making my debut next month for Gay Days' inaugural waterpark event at Aquatica. It's such a full circle moment because some of my best childhood memories have been of Orlando and Seaworld. I'm also looking forward to playing alongside Tony Moran; not only is he a living legend, but he's also one of the DJs that truly ‘gets it.’ Every time I've been on his dance floor, he would always deliver music that keeps me dancing until those club lights turn on. A Waterpark. Fierce Music. Great Vibes. At Night? Sign me up! I'm ready to kick off Pride month with such an awesome event, and I hope all of you can join me. Let's make a splash.”

Tony Moran: “Gay Days 2023 is going to be unforgettable. I am honored to be a part of the history of this event and

along with Joe Pacheco, you can expect many original sounds, edits and remixes that will stimulate your aquatic journey.”

GayDayS Puppy Mosh

(Sunday, June 4; 2pm – 4pm)

Who doesn't love puppies! Join the other puppies in an indoor puppy mosh! The human pups will romp, wrestle, and play. Your tail will wag for sure! Come jump in the balls or just run around the yard! $10 in advance and $20 at the door.

Mr. GayDayS Leather Competition

(Sunday, June 5; 5-7pm)

Who will take home the sash and patch this year at their Mr. GayDays Leather Competition and represent GayDays at various events and prides in the coming year and go to IML next year? You must be there to find out. Admission is $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

I asked the Gaydays Entertainment Director, Chantel Reshae, her thoughts about the upcoming Gaydays 2023: “The best thing about this year is that we are returning to the Doubletree at a time that we need to. Gay days started cause a group of people were met with opposition and now we are moving back to our hotel to fight against all the things that are being thrown at us. We are coming together as a community to fight against people who think we shouldn't have any rights! We are going to have a lot of the events that made Gaydays special. We are also creating new events and moments that only this location allows us to. In addition to Beachball at

Aquatica, we are also introducing Adison Taylor as a permanent member of our family, and she will continue with Porn Bingo, be the pool game hostess, and is now our pageant manager for Miss Gaydays. As someone who started working at Walt Disney World in 1991 and experienced the birth of Gaydays, I am excited that nothing is able to stop us and we are back in all our glory.”

> For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: Gaydays.com

OneWeekendMagical

One Magical Weekend returns to the popular Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort for a 4th time and invites you to join them for their amazing weekend of events. The Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort features 2 resort-style pools, spacious fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fabulous restaurant and much more. When I asked owner Tom Christ about his excitement going into this year, he said: “OMW 2023 is set to be the biggest yet! The Host Hotel has sold out and we are working on a second overflow property. The events are going to be packed with revelers ready to kick off Pride month and celebrate RED Shirt Pride Day. We are working hard to make 2023 an exceptional experience with the introduction of an EDM Twilight at Riptide

with DJ Shane Codd along with an exceptional DJ lineup including Paulo, Tom Stephan, and many of the most famous DJs on the planet. We are thrilled to have Jorgeous, Phoenix, Peaches, London Adour and Cara Cavelli Andrews to werq the stages! Don't MISS it!”

The Sheraton Lake Buena Vista is Sold out (next year, book your rooms earlier), but there is great news as OMW has an overflow hotel – The Crown Plaza, which is an easy walk from the Sheraton and the daily Therapy Pool Parties, Cadabra After Hours Parties, WIG, and the Gay Biz Expo! Book your room now at the Crowne Plaza – one of the official host hotels of One Magical Weekend and the Pride Cup Athletes, as they are going fast. If you book your room there (3 night minimum) through the link on the OMW website you will receive 2 Therapy Pool Party Wristbands for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday pool parties ($180 value). Bring your confirmation from the Crown Plaza to the gay Biz Expo (11am to 6pm Fri and Sat; and 11am to 4pm on Sun) at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista after you check in to receive your passes.

>> The other events OMW have are: Riptide at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark (Friday, June 2; 8pm – 2am) For one night, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark becomes entirely

ours for one of the parties of the year!

OMW's signature event once again washes ashore Disney's entire 52-acre fantasy water park. 6,000 party animals clad in little more than a bathing suit dancing to the beats of International DJ GSP with DJ Shane Codd doing the kickoff set at sundown. In addition, DJ Paky Chulo will be spinning at the Tidal Wave Bear Lagoon. Don't miss the amazing water rides or just chill out inside this sprawling theme park. It's no wonder Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark is known around the world. Imagine you've been washed ashore a giant hidden lagoon where you encounter a massive six-foot wave pool and giant water slides. All around you lies the strewn debris of abandoned fishing ships. Explore isolated alcoves with your friends – or a special new friend.

I spoke to all 3 DJs about their thoughts at playing Riptide and they said: GSP – "I am super excited to be part of OMW this year. This will be my first time at the festival, but it has been on my DJ bucket list for many years. On top of that, performing at the iconic Riptide on Friday makes it even more special for me. Originally, I was supposed to perform at OMW in 2020, but covid had other plans. I’m incredibly honored this year to be

given this event to spin at and bring in my #gspinthemix sound to One Magical Weekend which will be truly magical!”

Paky Chulo - "I had replied with a comment to a very first post about Orlando Bear Pride and after a few days the proposal for a pool party arrived, but no one had revealed to me that it was the iconic Riptide. Just before signing the contract, I was told that it was the RIPTIDE and I said 'what!!!' I cried like a baby...."Me? Riptide? Walt Disney World?" It was obviously joy and fear at the same time. I always get excited in front of a new experience and although I started very young (I started in 1998) to give emotions and joy through this intense work I still get excited. I work a lot outside Italy and coming to the United States was a longedfor but far-away goal. I ask myself many questions including ‘will the bear community of the States like me?’ Let's cross our fingers and wish me good luck and hope it's the beginning of a new and long partnership. I am freaked out with happiness. I'm full of energy and I'm preparing music that excites me and the people who will listen."

Shane Codd – “I came to Typhoon Lagoon as a kid so it's amazing to be playing here now at Riptide! In my set you can expect to hear 90s and 2000 classics and remixes of them. I'll also be playing a lot of my own tunes and unreleased music I will be bringing out this year.”

Red Volume VI, Roundup

(Saturday, June 3; 8pm – 1am)

RED takes place at House Of Blues at Disney Springs and stars DJ/Producer Jackinsky with heart thumping sound and euphoric visuals, grab your friends and join them for the game! Don't miss 2 SPECIAL performances by RuPaul's Drag Race's Phoenix! Dress code: Show your RED Western Spirit #GearUp. I spoke to DJ Jackinsky: "OMW is going to be epic this year! Not only because of all the excitement and buzz around this event, but also because everyone involved with its production has been working very hard to make it an unforgettable one. Seeing what is happening around us, I feel that this year I must give more than ever to celebrate who we are, what we stand for, our rights to love who we want to, and enjoy what we want to without harm to anyone. Our community is resilient, has always embraced unity, and has made it through a lot, because love is powerful to conquer all. I am excited to be part of this event, and deliver a set that will make people happy. I am spinning for the Red Party, vol 6, which has been one of the hottest parties of the weekend, and I am super happy to share the spotlight with the fierce Phoenix. Expect a red-hot red-hot crowd, and music that will turn up the heat!”

Wig (Sunday, June 4; 9pm - 1am)

Get ready to strike a POSE and let your inner diva run wild! Hit the dancefloor at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort for their closing Sunday T-Dance party!

Whether you prefer a short bob, or a full blow out, rock your favorite wig and get ready to werq the floor with the sounds of International DJ Kitty Glitter! And of course, heels & harnesses are not necessary, but they are more than welcome at their 3rd Annual WIG party! Wig will feature special performances by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, Jorgeous as well as performances by Cara Cavalli Andrews and London Adour.

I was able to track down Jorgeous as she is traveling around the world performing and asked her about her thoughts at performing at the WIG party and she said: “OMG, I am so happy to be at One Magical Weekend! I saw all the posts last year and thought that looked like so much fun. I have not been to Florida in forever and can't wait to come and twirl!”

Therapy Pool Parties (12pm - 7/8pm)

The parties taking place daily alongside – and in – the two sprawling pools at Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort bring the concept of “pool party” to a whole new level. Whether just soaking in the rays and the manfilled landscape; dancing to the sounds of world-class DJs; or enjoying the refreshing drinks and light items from the Pool Bar & Grill, being surrounded by all your current (and new) friends is the kind of physical therapy you'll find at One Magical Weekend.

FRIDAY, June 2: DJ Roland Belmares & DJ Chris Sugden

SATURDAY, June 3: DJ Guy Scheiman & DJ Charlie B

SUNDAY, June 4: DJ Mohammad & DJ Tdon

Cadabra After hours (2am – 8am)

The Magic continues into the late hours as One Magical Weekend presents a series of After-hours Dance Parties that they call Cadabra at the host hotel, Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. This is magic and mystery, a sensual musical journey! Cadabra presents a world class dance extravaganza with a DJ lineup of only the very best. Welcome to Cadabra...the sixth year of the ONLY Afterhours to be held in Orlando during One Magical Weekend. Cadabra nights are 21+.

FRIDAY, June 3: DJ J Warren

SATURDAY, June 4: DJ Paulo

SUNDAY, June 5: DJ Tom Stephan

I caught up with the globetrotting DJ Paulo and asked him what we should expect from his set at Cadabra After Hours on Saturday: “I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be returning to OMW and to where it all started, where I'll be preparing a special wicked set! But it's not onl y about the music. As artists, we have a responsibility to use our platforms to send positive messages and bring people together - especially in our current political situation. That's why I’m excited to share this message to our community and remind them that we're

in this together - never take our freedoms for granted, so get ready to dance and spread some love! See you on the floor in Orlando!”

>>For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: Onemagicalweekend.com

Girls In Wonderland

Girls in Wonderland is your ultimate resource for women to create a magical weekend from parties to their exclusive women's resort (Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive – 8001 International Drive), to Kindred Pride's Red Shirt Day! So, hop on board for a weekend that promises something for everyone including Live Women's Music, spectacular dance parties, Celebrities, Pool Parties, a Comedy Show, theme parks and thousands of women from around the country and the world celebrating in grand style. All events including their resort are 21 and over.

Welcome Happy Hour

(Thursday June 1; 6 – 8pm)

Presented by Lexi Goza State Farm, mix and mingle with new friends at the NEW host hotel. Live music, and free bud light draft for GIW attendees until it runs out. Free for GIW host hotel guests.

Traffic Jam - GIW Opening Party

(Thursday June 1; 9pm - 2am)

This party takes place at Cuba Libre (9101 International Drive. Red means taken; yellow means approach with caution; and

green means GO FOR IT! Sexy go-go girls work the traffic all night long.

Out for Laughs Comedy Show

(Friday June 2; 7:30 - 9:30pm)

Opening comedians - Carolyn Bergier is a New York-based comedian, writer, and podcaster who produces and co-hosts the popular LGBTQ+ podcast Dyking Out & Lee Cohen is an Orlando based comedian, tiktoker, and influencer. Headliner is Sydnee Washington. Join them for an evening of laughs with some of today's hottest LGBTQ+ comics.

Black and White Masquerade Ball

(Friday June 2; 9pm – 2am)

Taking place at Pirates Adventure (6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando) this party is led by Ivy Les Vixen and her sexy Vixens, so get ready for a wild night. Shuttle service available.

GIW Signature Event

(Saturday June 3; 9pm – 2am)

Queer Prom - All Decades at the host hotel. Whether you went to your prom and want to relive it, or this is your first prom, this prom is sure to be a great time!

Last Chance Party

(Sunday June 5; 10pm – 2am)

Say goodbye to another amazing Wonderland in their Bud Light Disco with beats by their guest DJs at the host hotel.

Pool Parties (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 5pmish)

Get 'wet' at their pool parties for the weekend at their Host Hotel. Indulge in the scenery, relax, swim, eat, drink, and dance at their dual pools while dancing to your favorite DJs.

After Hours Parties (2am to 5am)

Sat AM June 3 - After Hours, Afterglow

The party continues back at the hotel, with Guest DJ TBA who will throw down house, indie beats, and more in the Bud Light Disco for a late night social. Sunday Am June 4, After Hours, GIRL

One of the biggest and best lesbian party in the country, Girl The Party, takes over the afterhours for a night of debauchery. All your favorite DJs, go-go Vixens, and more hit the stage. Guest DJs throw down house and indie beats in the Bud Light Disco.

>> For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: Girlsinwonderland.com

While in Orlando for Gay Disney, don't forget to stop by all your local bars, restaurants, Nightclubs, and establishments as many of them are also celebrating with fabulous events for Gay Disney!

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Holland Taylor Goes “Untitled”

This isn't a permanent situation, but right now there's a film in production and its working non-title is “Untitled Sandra Oh and Awkwafina comedy film.” Like we said, that'll change, but it's important that everyone know that elder lesbian queen Holland Taylor will be in this movie. She's the octogenarian legend who's been bringing it all

By Romeo San Vicente

Hale and Will Ferrell. All of these folks make us eager to see the no-name-having movie, even if the plot didn't involve a stolen dog, a game show freak, gambling debts, a cross-country road trip, Holland Taylor, and who knows what else. It drops on Hulu later in the year. Now will someone please give it a title?

Glitter & Doom and… The Indigo Girls

At this year's 33rd annual Inside Out Toronto

2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival –rolling out queer films from 30 countries from May 25th to June 4th – there's not one but two movies featuring music icons the Indigo Girls. We already reported on the Alexandria Bambachdirected Indigo documentary “It's Only Life After All,” which explores the legacy of the duo's music. But now comes word of

since the 1960s, raising the queer bar and partnering up with Sarah Paulson for good measure. Here's the non-Holland Taylor information we have:

Sandra Oh and Awkwafina are the two leads, playing a pair of chaotic sisters, the director is Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu and it co-stars Jason Schwartzman, Tony

Photo: Wikimedia

Photo: Wikimedia

“Glittler & Doom,” from filmmaker Tom Gustafson. Starring Canadian-Filipino queer actor Alex Diaz, newcomer Alan Cammish, Lea DeLaria, Missi Pyle, MingNa Wen, Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Tig Notaro and the Indigo Girls — Amy Ray and Emily Saliers — themselves, it's a love story (about a person named Glitter and another named Doom, of course) told through Indigo Girls song lyrics. This means it's a jukebox musical, but we wonder if that means all the dialogue will rhyme, or be sung instead of spoken, or what. And yes, obviously, we can't wait until it finishes its film festival life and gets itself on a local theater screen so we can drink it in and sing along.

Come join 'The Mattachine Family'

We're really into the current vibe of all-queer casts in films, so it's exciting to announce that the indie film “The Mattachine Family,” about to make the film festival rounds, is serving queer in front of and behind the camera. The debut feature from the married creative team of director Andy Vallentine and screenwriter Danny Vallentine is a drama about a couple navigating foster care and defining for themselves what makes a family. And the cast is, as far as we can tell, all non-heterosexuals: Nico Tortorella (“Younger”), Juan Pablo di Pace (“Fuller House”), Carl ClemonsHopkins (“Hacks”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt's Creek”), Jake Choi (“Single Parents”),

and the great Heather Matarazzo (“Welcome to the Dollhouse”). In fact, it looks like producer Zach Braff might be the lone straight in the room. He'll be fine. Look for this one to drop into theaters or streaming (or both) before year's end.

Intersex documentary 'Every Body’ hitting theater screens for Pride month

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Julie Cohen (“RBG”) is back with a new documentary called “Every Body,” about the lives of intersex people. The film tells the story of three people born intersex, which is when a person displays physical characteristics — chromosome patterns or genitalia — that don't fit traditional binary definitions of gender, often

causing doctors and families to actively assign a gender to the newborn child. The adults profiled in the film share their experiences of forced surgeries, shame, and secrets, and have now chosen to be public to advocate for the end of medically unnecessary interventions. Produced with NBC News and distributed by Focus Features this June, it's a timely and urgently needed film to help squash the ignorance about gender currently running rampant in the United States. Make it a Pride Month watch and buy a ticket when it comes along.

Romeo San Vicente is finally closer to fine.

Photo: focusfeatures.com

“Drag Me to Dinner” Stars

Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, Haneefah Wood, David Burtka, Murray Hill, alongside 40 stunning drag queens

“Drag Me To Dinner” is a riotous, format-busting, fourthwall-breaking, unapologetic sendup of traditional reality competition shows! In each episode, two teams of successful drag queens go head-to-head to throw the most fabulous, awe-inspiring, dragtastical dinner parties of all time, and be crowned champion by three judgers: the multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris, drag superstar Bianca Del Rio, and the funny and fabulous Haneefah Wood.

Hosted by the hardestworking middle-aged man in show business: dapper NYC legend Murray Hill, each episode has its own unique theme, as revealed by resident expert, life of the party, and show producer David Burtka.

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Teams will focus on multiple criteria: Food & Drink, Design & Decor, and Entertainment & Overall Vibe – let the comedic culinary costumed chaos commence!

At the end of each episode, one team will be proclaimed the winner and walk away with the grandest “prize” in the history of television: The Glorious Golden Grater – because one team may be GREAT … but the other is GRATER!

I was given access to the first episode which starred 2 RuPaul's Drag Race most famous names of all time and 2 iconic NYC Drag Queens. All four are known internationally and this first show is slapstick entertainment at its best. I highly recommend that you put this show on your must-see list!

Drag Me To Dinner is the glamorous, messy, faux competition show that no one takes too seriously. It's deliciously addictive, so pull up a chair and dig in!

QUEENS:

Alaska, Alexis Mateo, BeBe Zahara

Benet, BenDeLaCreme, Biqtch Puddin', Chelsea Piers, Darienne Lake, Detox, Gigi Goode, Ginger Minj, Heidi N

Closet, Heklina, Jackie Beat, Jaida

Essence Hall, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Jinkx Monsoon, Kiki Ball-Change, Kim

Chi, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Marti

Gould Cummings, Mayhem Miller, Meatball, Merrie Cherry, Morgan

McMichaels, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Naomi

Smalls, Nina West, Peaches Christ, Peachez Iman Cummings, Pixie

Aventura, Raja, Rhea Litré, Selma Nilla, Sherry Vine, Symone, Thorgy Thor, Trinity the Tuck, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and Willam.

“Drag Me to Dinner” premieres on Hulu on Wednesday, May 31.

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By Andreus Quinones

Dear Andreus,

I have the best boyfriend in the world. He is kind, attentive, loyal, loving and communicates well. Like me, however, he doesn't like to hurt people's feelings. The issue is my best friend. My best friend is very touch-feely by nature, and every time we are out, he is a bit too touchy with my boyfriend. I believe it is harmless, but it makes my boyfriend uncomfortable, and I find it unnecessary. The thing is, that my best friend is very sensitive, so I don't want to hurt his feelings by bringing it to his attention. I told my boyfriend to say something, but he says that since it's my best friend, that it would be better coming from me. What do you think?

Sincerely,

William K.

Dear William,

Well, if your boyfriend is not going to say anything, then maybe he is right – you should. If your best

friend's behavior makes your boyfriend uncomfortable, and you see the behavior as unnecessary, then you should address it. As I always say – “delivery is everything”. Try to talk to your best friend one on one, and as gentle as possible. He may not even be aware of his beh avior, especially if that is a part of his personality. But if it is an issue, it will only become a bigger issue in time if you don't bring it to his attention. Boundaries are important, and they only way they exist, is if we set and enforce them.

Dear Andreus,

My husband's parents are elderly. They have dual citizenship but are from Colombia. They now have rapidly declining health and cannot really live on their own anymore. He has been talking about them moving in with us, but I have suggested something different, like assisted living. I feel like they might be better equipped to care for his parents, but he is totally against that idea. I know that he loves and cares for his parents, but this decision affects both of our lives. I also feel like it might put a strain on our relationship if they were to move with us as well. Am I being harsh? Please help.

Sincerely,

Jasper M. Dear Jasper,

I know that it is a lot to process, and it will certainly change your lives. I can understand how the responsibility and fear of not being equipped to truly care for them could be a frightening scenario. On the other hand, coming from Latin America myself – it is a part of the culture to care for the aging, usually until death. We are not big on putting our family members into facilities. He undoubtedly feels an obligation. Maybe the best course of action is for all of you to sit down together and figure this out, meaning you, him, and his parents. No matter what, it is going to impact your relationship, but making the decision together might make it a bit easier. Try to come to a middle ground, maybe even having them at home with some type of home health aide. I hope that helps.