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Rustin was arrested in 1953 for having sex with another man in a parked car in Pasadena, California. People for the American Way called the pardon “longoverdue.”

“Rustin was a person of peace and principle whose unsung leadership within the civil rights movement deserves greater attention,” PFAW President Michael Keegan said in a prepared statement released Jan. 28. “He was undoubtedly harmed during his life by the racist and homophobic climate of the time, and nothing can erase the suffering he endured.”

In 2013, President Barack Obama awarded Rustin the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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alifornia Governor Gavin Newsom pardoned the late civil rights leader Bayard Rustin on Wednesday.

Rustin died in 1987 at the age of 75. He was a leader in the nonviolent movement for civil, labor and gay rights and widely credited for organizing the March on Washington and the Freedom Rides of the 1960s.

“In California and across the country, many laws have been used as legal tools of oppression, and to stigmatize and punish LGBTQ people and communities and warn others what harm could await them for living authentically,” Newsom said in a written statement. “I thank those who advocated for Bayard Rustin’s pardon, and I want to encourage others in similar situations to seek a pardon to right this egregious wrong.”

Newsom’s clemency program gives a pathway to pardons to LGBT Californians convicted for vagrancy, loitering, sodomy or other laws used to prosecute people for having consensual adult sex. A parole hearings board investigates pardon applications and makes recommendations to the governor, who has sole constitutional authority to grant them.

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pend Valentine’s weekend learning about relevant topics to the LGBT community, including business, healthcare and wellness, human rights, spirituality, civic engagement, and life planning impacting the community on local, national, and international levels.

On Feb. 14 and 15, the 2nd annual 4Ward Americas LGBTQI Human Rights, Business Expo and Life Symposium takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The business expo and life symposium features two days of speakers, workshops, and panel discussions. During the event, attendees will be able to interact with representatives from international chambers of commerce, local government, healthcare providers and advisors, and many other local businesses and organizations providing services and outreach specific to the LGBT community.

“The 4Ward Miami Human Rights and Business Symposium is an exemplar of

how human rights issues are a part of every aspect of our lives. It also highlights how the LGBT community is cross-cutting because we are a part of many segments of society in race, class, faith, and gender,” said Orlando Gonzales, Executive Director of the SAVE Foundation.

“We have a deep interest in matters of faith, health, and healthcare, business, and entrepreneurship, as well as our deep-rooted tradition of civic engagement and responsibility. Anyone that considers themselves a life long learner, a lover of life, should consider being a part of the symposium’s rich program.”

The first day of the expo is Friday, Feb. 14. Events on Friday and Saturday run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for both days are $125. They cost $90 for Miami Beach residents and $50 for students and seniors. Tickets include lunches and refreshments throughout the event in addition to a closing reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The business expo and life symposium features two days of speakers, workshops, and panel discussions.

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NN’s Chris Cuomo asked former Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a CNN town hall Thursday night what his win in Iowa should mean for LGBT people that may be watching the show.

Here are a few of the excerpts.

“Everyone’s story is different, but the thing I want people to hear is that it gets better. I would have done anything at a certain time in my life not to be gay and believed that as that reality became inescapable that it might cost, the chance to serve in uniform or in office,” the veteran told the audience. “And here I am now finding that very same fact that I thought might prevent me from having an impact in the world […] it’s actually very much part of the impact I get to have now.”

“I mean I’m not running to be the gay President of the United States I’m running to be a president for everybody, but talks about God having a sense of humor,” the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana said while the audience laughed.“I know right now there’s so many, especially young people, who question whether they fit in their own family, in their community, as they come to terms with who they are. We got a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ equality right now. But I think the fact that I’m standing here. The fact that my husband’s in the audience watching right now is just an amazing example of that belief that that yes, yes you belong. And this country has a place for you.”

Cuomo then asked about his victory speech on Monday night when it appeared he was

going to do very well in caucus, “What did it mean to you to look over at the person you love in that kind of moment and recognize that you actually were where you were?”

Cuomo was referring to Buttigieg’s husband Chasten.

“I don’t even have words for it especially because I wouldn’t be here without him.

When I was a bachelor mayor in South Bend. And honestly, kind of avoiding love, because I wasn’t ready for the consequences.

I never understood […] how anybody could possibly hold office, and also have a family, or a spouse. I just couldn’t imagine how you’d have room for both,” the presidential hopeful said. “It’s funny because now I absolutely cannot possibly imagine that without Chasten cheering me on, and also offering brutally honest feedback when I need it, and reminding me of who I am. You know when we had that conversation before deciding to do this. He let me know that he supported me, and he said that he’s all in for this, but, we will always be true to who we are, and our values.

And we have to find some joy along the way.

He’s been a partner in this whole thing, and I quite simply couldn’t do it without him.”

As Buttigieg finished the audience gave him a round of applause.

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he South Florida Flag Football League is hosting the tenth annual Florida Sunshine Cup this weekend in Fort Lauderdale.

“This tournament is going to be great, it’s our biggest one yet,” said Dominic Grasso, the league’s commissioner. “We have teams coming from all over the country.”

Twenty-eight teams will be competing coming from Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, Atlanta and more. More than 400 players will take part along with 30 national referees.

Grasso is expecting 500 fans and spectators as well.

This year, for the first time, the league is partnering with the Miami Dolphins. Grasso is especially excited about the collaboration.

Earlier in the season SFFFL partnered with the Dolphins on their first ever pride event that took place during the Dolphins game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 17.

The Dolphins are also sponsoring the tournament this year and representatives from the team will join the league on Saturday for the opening ceremony.

“We are super excited the Dolphins are coming on board to sponsor the Sunshine Cup,” Grasso said. He noted the team is very involved with “social justice activities” especially through their Football Unites program.

“It’s superb,” he said. “They really back LGBT causes when it comes to sports by using football as a uniting factor.”

On Sunday night during the closing ceremony the league will announce a new collaboration with the Broward County

Public Schools giving them $1,000 for a youth scholarship.

“We’re super excited about that too,” Grasso said.

This league continues to grow with 10 teams and 100 players competing this season.

Below is a complete list of events.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Early bird registration at 7 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 14

Registration party at 7 p.m. at Sidelines on the Drive

Saturday, Feb. 15 “Tight End Contest” 7 p.m. at Alibi

Sunday, Feb. 16

Closing Party/Awards Ceremony 7 p.m. at the Manor Games will take place at Central Broward Regional Park (Sunrise & 441) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15 (opening ceremony 9:45 a.m.) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.

There is a $1.50 per person parking fee.

Visit SFFFL.org to learn more about the league and SunshineCup.net for more information on the tournament.

Photo via the South Florida Flag Football League, Facebook.

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Chuck Nicholls of Tuesday’s Angels delivers a $5,000 check to Dr. Ana Calderon Randazzo, executive director of the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale. Photo credit: Diana Hanford.

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he mission of Tuesday’s Angels changed a bit in 2019, but its resolve to help the causes it cares about stayed firmly in place.

Three groups received their share of $25,000 in December from Tuesday’s Angels via its donor advisory fund through the Our Fund Foundation in Wilton Manors.

All three recipients assist, in different ways, those living with HIV/AIDS in South Florida.

“We’re really happy we’ve been able to continue to work with organizations we’ve worked with in the past,” Tuesday’s Angels president Mike Ross said.

In early 2018, Tuesday’s Angels announced it would dissolve after almost 30 years in operation. Now it distributes monies and donations through its donor fund. 

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The group — founded by gay men — became well known for a once a month Tuesday dinner in Wilton Manors where a hat was passed around for donations to go to those in crisis due to HIV/AIDS. The group has historically directed its funds to assist those already experiencing the effects of HIV/AIDS. The mission changed in 2019 to include HIV prevention efforts in South Florida through a new HIV/AIDS fund, also administered through Our Fund.

The group’s leadership said the new fund was specifically needed to assist efforts to combat the spread of new transmissions in South Florida.

The issue is urgent, they said, as the prevalence of new HIV infections in Broward County and Miami-Dade County has risen, even as the rate has plummeted nationally.

Both Florida counties have landed at or near the top for new infections since 2014.

Three awardees The first of its final awardees for 2019 was the Children’s Diagnostics & Treatment Center. It received $5,000 for its pediatric dental clinic.

While the CDTC has been supported by the group previously, this is the first time funds have been directed specifically to the clinic. The clinic cares for pediatric patients living with HIV. Tuesday’s Angels said the funds are critical because there is a higher instance of dental issues in HIV-positive children compared to their counterparts due to the effects of antiretroviral medications.

The second organization to receive funds — $10,000 — was the Pet Project for Pets in Wilton Manors.

The nonprofit assists more than 1,650 pets and their financially-challenged owners who are either affected by HIV/AIDS or a terminal illnesses or

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The Pet Project tries to keep pets at home with their owners and out of shelters.

Clients receive pet food, supplies and vaccines. If a client is homebound, volunteers will deliver to them.

This is the first time Tuesday’s Angels has donated funds to the Pet Project.

And finally, SunServe in Wilton Manors received $10,000 for its bus pass program.

SunServe and Tuesday’s Angels have teamed up for many years to provide bus passes for transportation to medical appointments for clients affected by HIV/ AIDS.

2020 focus In late 2019, the group announced it would dissolve in five years instead of 10.

The accelerated transitionary period will allow more monies from the advisory fund to go out each year, Tuesday’s Angels president Mike Ross said.

Ross said Tuesday’s Angels donor advisors are meeting in January to talk about plans for giving in 2020 and to evaluate how things went in 2019.

“We’re not sure who is going to approach us [for funding requests],” he said. “We are open to HIV organizations.”

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Groups interested in requesting funds can go online as well or call 954-565-1090.

Pictured left to right: David Jobin, president and CEO, Our Fund Foundation; Don Richard, Tuesday’s Angels; Dick Schwarz, board member, Our Fund Foundation; Susan Martino, executive director, Pet Project for Pets; and Chuck Nicholls of Tuesday’s Angels at the Pet Project for Pets location in Wilton Manors. Photo credit: Diana Hanford.

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Palm beach datebook Art After Dark Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach View an exhibition, attend a talk, participate in an art activity, enjoy a performance, concert, or film, sip cocktails, and dine in the Museum’s elegant new bar and restaurant. Free admission. Visit Norton.org.

Palm Beaches Prime Timers Second Saturdays at 3 p.m. at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth An active fraternal and social organization dedicated to bring together mature gay and bisexual men for friendship, activities, support, and personal growth for the best times of our lives.

Free. Call 561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com.

STD Testing and Flu Vaccinations First Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth The Department of Health comes monthly. Call 561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com.

Free Friday Concerts Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach Enjoy live music from the comfort of your picnic blanket or lawn chair every week, for free! Returns in October. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

Coffee Clatch at Compass First Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Compass, 201 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth A social group focusing on the mature LGBT+ community in Palm Beach County, providing a relaxed environment for meeting friends, discussing interesting topics, and engaging in community projects.

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Transcendence Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth A closed transgender youth support group for teens ages 12 to 19. For more information, email youth@compassglcc.com.

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Gay Chili Cook-Off Raises the Temp and Money for Compass’ Youth Group Deon C. Jefferson

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ompass hosted its eighth annual Gay Chili Cook-off on Sunday.

This year’s spicy cook-off was held at Penny’s at the Duke in Lantana.

The event featured entertainers, a 50/50 raffle, and eleven sizzling plates of chili.

Compass raised over $5,000 at the event — with the proceeds going toward its youth group. Last year the event raised about $4,000, thanks to the generous and hungry crowd.

“We are more than happy to have you this afternoon,” said Compass CEO Julie Seaver. “This happens to be one of the major fundraisers for our Equality Prom, as well as being one of my favorite community events.

The support this year has been amazing.”

There were 11 different local businesses competing this year. Local gay bars like The Mad Hatter Lounge and H.G. Roosters cooked to win, as well as some new competitors. Other clubs and organizations that participated were Night Runners of WPB, Haus of Quota, and the Rusty Gordon Palm Beach LGBTA Democratic Caucus.

This year also saw an influx of individual cooks like travel agent Aaron Kelly, Patty Lucia also known as “Mother Earth,” and David Vancamp of Gator Dave’s Swamp Shack who was representing “Team Everyday People” of Smart Ride. Lantana local Richard Edgerton who debuted his chili last year, returned as he showed off his culinary training with his contribution “A Taste of France.”

One of the newest groups to participate

Compass raised over $5,000 at the event — with the proceeds going toward its youth group.

The Eigth Annual Gay Chili Cook-off. Photo via Compass, Facebook.

in the cook-off was the Palm Beach County Public Library. John Campbell, who has worked for the library for 11 years was the chef. “I think this event very successful. I was super impressed with the turnout,” Campbell said. “I participated because my daughter is involved with her LGBT organization at her school, so we though this cook-off would be a good way to show our alliance.”

His daughter Serenity attends Lake Worth Middle School.

“I felt like it was really important for us to be here today,” said the middle schooler.

“Even though we’ve seen it die down a little, there is still tons of hate and discrimination towards the LGBT community and trans community. Events like this allow us to spread love and not hate.”

Although the chili was hot, the performances warmed the crowd up even more. There were several show-stopping performances by some of Palm Beach County’s most colorful entertainers and drag queens.

Audience members enjoyed appearances from Vasti Love Montana, Laila Cox, Tyresha Jones, and Danielle Montgomery. Returning as the show’s host, Melissa St. John not only performed to “Unbreak My Heart” and “Rock Steady,” she also gave the crowd three stunning outfit changes.

Last year the performers donated their tips

towards the cause. This year they earned $301 which they donated back to Compass.

The returning champs, Mad Hatter Lounge, took home the trophy for first place again this year. Second place went to The Imperial Sun Court of South Florida and third place to the Rusty Gordon LGBTS Democratic Caucus of Palm Beach.

“The Mad Hatter took home the award for Tim, one of the co-owners, who we lost last year,” Seaver said.

The local bar’s winning pot of chili was by Mareewan Khaland and Michael McLaughlin from Port St. Lucie. It included ground beef, fresh garlic, tomatoes, stew meat, green pepper, sliced onions, kidney beans and navy beans and was served with a shot of tequila.

“We also want to take the time to recognize another eight time chili cook-off winner that we lost and that’s PJ Emerson. She was always the first to sign up,” Seaver said. “We miss you guys, and thank you. Even in her death PJ is making an impact. She raised over $600 for today’s event alone.”

The Imperial Sun Court’s recipe included Corona, beef, jalapeno, chili peppers and South western spices. Rusty Gordon’s recipe included filet mignon and savory peppers.

The money raised from the annual event will go towards the Equality Prom, which Compass hosts in May every year and is free for the students to attend.

The Compass Youth Groupmeets every Wednesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The group is for LGBTQ teens and allies from ages 12-18. This group is open; anyone can join at any time. For more information contact Amanda Canete at amanda@compassglcc.com

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Same-sex Wedding Coming to Florida Capitol John McDonald

A Palm Beach County councilman is marrying his partner on Wednesday at the Florida Capitol.

Haverhill town councilman Daniel Sohn, who is bisexual, is set to wed his partner, Kaitik Chan, in an afternoon ceremony in Tallahassee.

Florida House Representative Carlos G. Smith is officiating the proceedings.

“Our wedding will be Florida’s first LGBTQ+ wedding in the Florida Capitol,” Sohn posted on Facebook.

Daniel Sohn was elected to the Town of Haverhill with more than 60 percent of the vote in 2018. He became the first LGBT elected council member in Haverhill’s history. He was elected at 27 years old

and Daniel Sohn (below) and his partner, Kaitik Chan. Photo via Daniel Sohn, Facebook.

becoming the youngest elected public official in Palm Beach County at the time.

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LISTINGS All Souls Episcopal Church 4025 Pine Tree Drive. Miami Beach Sundays at 8am and 10:30am.

305-520-5410 | allsoulsmb.org Congregation Etz Chaim 2038 N. Dixie Hwy (Pride Center Building B), Wilton Manors 954-564-9232 - etzchaimflorida.org RabbiNoahKitty@etzchaimflorida.org Friday Night Shabbat Service 8p.m.

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Holy Angels Catholic Community 2917 NE 6th Avenue Wilton Manors 954-633-2987 - HolyAngelsFL.net Sunday Mass at 11AM

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church 1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 954-942-5887 - stnicholasfl.org office@stnicholasfl.org Sundays 8:00AM & 10:30AM (9:30AM only from Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Christ Lutheran Church 1955 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale (954) 564-7673 - christlutheranfl.org pastordeborah@christlutheranfl.org Worship: Sunday 10:00am

First Congregational United Church of Christ 1415 North K Street, Lake Worth 561-582-6691 - fcclw.org office@lakeworthchurch.org Service Time: Sunday 10:30AM

Church of our Savior, MCC Church of Our Savior, MCC 2011 S. Federal Hwy. Boynton Beach. churchofoursaviormcc.org | 561-733-4000 Sunday Service 10AM

United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale 2501 NE 30th Street, Fort Lauderdale (954)563-4271 - uccftl.org revpatrickrogers@gmail.com Service Times: Thursdays 10:30AM (Elliot Hall) & Sundays 10:30AM (Sanctuary)

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his Valentine’s Day … Open your heart and show love.

We often don’t notice how blessed we are, or how thankful we ought to be, until what we have is threatened or taken away. It is good and fitting that as Christians, we celebrate gratitude; for God has certainly been good to everyone here; here in South Florida, here in the US. Someone once said that gratitude is the source, the generator, if you will, for all other virtues. If that be the case, then perhaps we can assume that ingratitude may well be the source of all, or at least many of our missteps as well. When we take for granted what God has done for us, we become calloused and unable to fulfill what God has given us to do. For us, every day ought to be a day of thanksgiving.

OK, Father … what has this got to do with Valentine’s Day? We need to perceive the ways that God has blessed us. The devil will do her best to

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keep our perception from the blessings of life. Satan will constantly tell us how bad we have it, of how everything is wrong in our relationships. You see, it’s when we begin to realize how much we have, that we will truly begin to be thankful, and when we are thankful, our hearts will abound with love that has so graciously been given.

This Valentine’s Day don’t just buy someone a valentine!

Open your heart, your real heart, the one in you! Thank God for the person(s) who are a part of your life. Even better, thank the person(s) who are part of your life for being a part of your life.

Make this Valentine’s Day not one of hearts on cards or chocolates; but THE one when you show the heart that God placed inside you and represent the appreciation for the love that surrounds you on every side. In any way that you can, let those who love you know how much they are appreciated and what they bring to your life.

Love. What a blessing! Celebrate it.

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2020 pageant Photos by Michael Cushman

On Monday, Feb. 3 at Lake Worth Playhouse, 2019’s Miss Palm Beach Pride Kataleya Davenport Dupree passed the crown onto Taquoya Love Dupree after a pageant to see who would get to hold the honor as 2020’s Miss Palm Beach Pride!

Kataleya Davenport Dupree, the 2019 Miss Palm Beach Pride.

All queens at the pageant pose together proudly.

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Enjoy a Street Festival on swanky NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, with live entertainment, craft beer and wine, food, a fantastic car show, vendor booths, local pet rescues, and much much more! Come thirsty and come hungry!

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cost: General Admission is FREE. Purchase a wristband for Craft Beer and Wine tasting from area brewers and purveyors. $35 purchased in February 2020. $40 purchased March 1st to 6th 2020 $45 day of event $75 VIP Lounge with food, alcohol, wine, and beer samples in an A/C environment.

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Children’s venues will include a kids play area with even more fun outdoor activities.

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s a trans man, I feel ignored. I don’t see myself represented in mainstream media. There is hardly any research on trans men. Even in the trans community, transgender often seems to default to trans women.

In my current line of work, I’m part of a larger organization working to end the HIV epidemic. One of the priority populations of that epidemic is the transgender community. However, adequate research on the trans community is hard to find but then to find research specifically on trans men and HIV is even more difficult.

The Human Rights Campaign’s website states, “Despite several years of research on HIV/AIDS and the populations it affects, we know very little about transgender people and HIV…The few recent studies that consider transgender women (and even fewer that consider transgender men) reveal alarmingly high HIV infection rates.”

Even though we’ve been dealing with the HIV epidemic for almost 40 years, we still know next to nothing about HIV and transgender people, and even less about trans men and HIV. Even though I don’t feel represented in the public health world of HIV, I hoped that my own doctors would know about my health issues, but that hasn’t been the case. When I first started HRT in December 2013, my prescribing doctor asked me if I wanted to freeze my eggs first because my eggs wouldn’t be viable after starting hormones and I therefore couldn’t have biological children. I looked into it, but was told it would cost $10,000 to extract the eggs and then $2,000 a year to store them for up to 10 years. After 10 years, the eggs are essentially freezer burnt and unable to be used. I didn’t, and still don’t, have that kind of money so I chose not to freeze them.

A few years later when I was consulting with surgeons before my hysterectomy, my wife and I were interested in the possibility of having a biological child together and wanted to speak to a fertility doctor before removing most of my reproductive organs. The fertility doctor told me it was possible for my eggs to be viable to have a biological child but that it wasn’t a sure thing. Ultimately, we decided not to freeze my eggs but instead to leave my ovaries in for the possibility that my

I started a support group specifically for transmasculine individuals and 18 trans guys showed up for the first group.

eggs may be usable if we decided to have children biologically down the road.

However, when it came time to consult with the surgeons for the hysterectomy, one doctor told me to leave my fallopian tubes in because it would keep the blood supply to the ovaries and help increase the eggs’ chance of staying viable, while another surgeon said they had never heard of that and told me to remove the fallopian tubes because if I was to get ovarian cancer it could likely start in the fallopian tubes. My doctors didn’t know the best thing for me and they readily admitted that there isn’t enough research on trans men and the effects of HRT on fertility or reproductive organs. The research simply doesn’t exist.

It hasn’t just been in the research fields, though, where I haven’t seen myself properly represented. Even in transgender-specific spaces, unless it is specifically geared toward trans-masculine individuals, then the premise is often that it’s for trans women. When I was

an intern in graduate school, there was a transgender support group at the organization I was interning with.

Almost every attendee was a trans woman. I didn’t feel like that group met my needs so I wanted to start a support group specifically for trans men. At the time, it was thought that trans men simply weren’t interested in support groups, which is why they didn’t come. But I knew that the men just weren’t feeling heard. So I started a support group specifically for trans-masculine individuals and 18 trans guys showed up for the first group.

It’s frustrating to feel like your doctors, mainstream media, and even members of the LGBT community don’t know you at all. We need more representation. I want to see more trans guys in advertisements that isn’t even specifically geared towards transgender people.

I want to see more trans men of color in leadership positions. I want to see trans men in discussions about abortion and reproductive justice. There’s room for everyone at my table.

Atticus Ranck develops LGBTQ+ educational and training curriculum and resides in Albany, NY. Prior to this, he has worked at two different LGBTQ nonprofits, including as the Director of Transgender Services at SunServe.

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Latinos Salud

11th anniversary gala On Saturday, Feb. 8 at the DCOTA in Dania Beach, Latinos Salud hosted its 11th anniversary Gala to celebrate many years of advocacy and success. This year featured a special guest appearance from Trans celebrity Carmen Carrera.

Photos by J.R. Davis Carmen Carrera.

Stephen Fallon, Executive Director of Latinos Salud.

Jose Javier (left) with Stephen Fallon.

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Beautiful Florence (ID 626852) is a 3-yearold gal, who weighs 57 pounds. Her blonde, brindle coat is magnificent and her personality sparkles.

Florence has been through a lot; she was found with another dog emaciated and nursed back to health. She is good with people of all ages and is sure to turn heads when you take her for walks. Thanks to Paola, her adoption fee is sponsored, she just needs a loving home to adopt her. Could it be you?

The adoption fee for dogs over 6 months is $100 and felines over 6 months are $30. When you adopt from the Humane Society of Broward County the dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, receive preliminary vaccinations, cats are feline leukemia tested, and dogs over 7 months are tested for heartworm. They also receive a flea/tick preventative, a 10-day limited health care plan from VCA Animal Hospitals, 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance and a bag of Purina ONE pet food. The HSBC opens daily at 10:30 and is located at 2070 Griffin Road, a block west of I-95. For more details call 954-989-3977 ext. 6. To see who else is looking for a home visit www.humanebroward.com.

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Where to Eat for V-Day Rick Karlin Valentine’s Dinner and a Show at Wreck Bar. Photo via Facebook.

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econd only to New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day is a time to dine out and area restaurants are offering all sorts of package deals to entice lovebirds. And for those not in relationships, places are marketing “Galentine’s Day” celebrations when girlfriends (one assumes single) gather to celebrate. And if straight men weren’t so intimidated, they’d probably be promoting “Palentine’s Day” events as well.

One of the Galentine suggestions (which I think single gay men should adopt) is to attend the The Aquamen show in the Wreck Bar at B Ocean Resort. The Aquamen shows are held on Thursdays which is Valentine’s Eve. Doors Open at 7p.m., for dinner and drinks, then the show goes live at nine. Or dine at Naked Crab beforehand and enjoy a 5-course meal for $75, a complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne. For reservations call 954-245-3836 or go to boceanfortlauderdale. com. Valet parking is $5 with dining validation.

Death or Glory will have a Galentine’s Day Party on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Jen from Jen Blossoms Design will help guests make their own fresh flower heart shaped wreath.

All supplies, including fresh flowers, are provided. The cost to participate is $65 per person plus tax and includes a special cocktail. Space is limited. Must reserve in advance.

Elisabetta’s in Delray Beach will have a number of specials for Valentine’s Day, including kale salad, hazelnut cake and

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TooJay’s Deli celebrates Valentine’s Day from Monday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 16 with a $25.99 “Dinner for Too” featuring TooJay’s red velvet cake. The special includes a choice of two soups or salads, two entrées, two non-alcoholic beverages which can be upgraded to wine or beer for an additional $3 each, and a choice of one dessert to share. Guests are required to present a coupon (https://www.toojays.com/ wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ Valentines-Day-Dinner-forToo-25.99-Coupon.pdf) before ordering.

Dune at Auberge is offering options for Valentine’s Day for everyone from adoring couples to the uncoupled.

Louie Bossi’s will have specials for Valentine’s Day including: Maine lobster salad, Tomahawk ribeye for two and for dessert, orange and olive oil cake with zabaglione gelato and strawberries. Louie Bossi’s is located at 1032 East Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale 954356-6699, and at 100 East Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton, 561-336-6699.

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a boozy affogato--espresso poured over vanilla gelato with your choice of Kahlua, Sambuca or Amaretto. Visit elisabettas. com or call 561-560-6699.

Dune at Auberge is offering options for Valentine’s Day for everyone from adoring couples to the uncoupled. In its oceanfront dining room or on the breezy terrace, enjoy a slate of specials such as the “Stupid Cupid” menu for singles, while couples can enjoy “Love at First Bite” menu with indulgent dishes created for two. “Stupid Cupid” offerings include a $2 oyster special; all you can eat mussels for $22 per person and red velvet profiteroles for dessert for $10. Couples can partake in “Love at First Bite” featuring several decadent dishes for two including a 36 oz. dry aged porterhouse ($85); whole Maine lobster for two ($65) or the ultimate expression of culinary love — surf & turf ($145).

News You Can Eat Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, a Philadelphia-based restaurant group, will debut its second Florida location on East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

Four Cuba Libre restaurants are currently operating in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Orlando and Washington, D.C. The new restaurant will be located at 800 East Las Olas Boulevard and cover 9,200 square feet with seating for 250 (interior/exterior). It will feature high ceilings, dramatic interior and exterior theming, as well as a wood-burning Latin Grill & Chef’s Counter.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar will open this fall.

Taste of Oakland Park, a grand tasting showcase of the city’s restaurants will be held at Jaco Pastorius Park from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 28. Tickets are $15 if pre-purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-oakland-park-2020-tickets-87445922107or pay $20 at the door day of the event.

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Rick Karlin is SFGN’s food editor.

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theater Don’t miss your last weekend to see “Steamworks the Musical” at the Foundry at Wilton Theater Factory, 2306 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. The campy musical about the customers of the famous Chicago bathhouse gets a South Florida update in this new production from Ronnie Larsen. And, just like the title implies, expect plenty of full-frontal nudity. Closes Sunday. Tickets start at $35 at RonnieLarsen.com.

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circus Tonight’s the night! Want to get your Valentine all worked up for an evening of romance? Take him (or her) first to see AirOtic, the sexy cirque troupe concluding an extended run as part of the Outlandish Performance Series at the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 S.W. 9th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The final performances are Feb. 13-14 and next week, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 at OutlandishFL.com.

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This season, the Symphony of the Americas has not only celebrated the three-decade legacy of founder and music director James Brooks-Bruzzese, the orchestra has also introduced audiences to the finalists to become his successor. Italian conductor Lorenzo Turchi-Floris is guest conductor with Brooks-Bruzzese for “Symphonic Favorites,” tonight at 7:45 p.m. at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $50 at BrowardCenter.org.

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“Penguins,” the true story of Roy and Silo, two male penguins who lived at New York’s Central Park Zoo and together hatched an abandoned egg and raised a chick, will be presented today at 10 a.m. at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

This new, non-verbal theater and dance production is a unique and engaging show about love, identity and the ever-evolving meaning of family. Tickets $12 at Kravis.org.

Miami City Ballet presents a thrilling program this weekend at the Arsht Center in Miami, including the company premiere of Stravinky’s “Firebird,” with choreography

by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. The men are also spotlighted in Justin Peck’s “Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes,” set to the suite by Aaron Copland. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at ArshtCenter.org.

Have President’s Day off? Maestro Valery Polyansky leads the Russian State Symphony this afternoon at 2 p.m. in a program of Tchaikovsky war horses at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. In addition to the heroic “Marche Slave,” Op. 31 and the Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Polina Osetinskaya will be featured soloist in Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Tickets start at $29 at Kravis.org.

Miami audiences finally get their chance to see the Broadway hit, “Hamilton.” The touring production opens tonight at the Arsht Center in Miami and runs through March 15. Be sure to do your homework before arriving because Lin-Manuel Miranda’s rap/hip-hop musical is a fast-paced, immersive look at the life of this oft-forgotten Founding Father and first Treasury secretary. Tickets at ArshtCenter.org.

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SAVE THE DATES! The South Florida Israeli-Jewish LGBTQA+ Film Festival All films will be shown at Congregation Etz Chaim, located at the Auditorium; B building at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors, 2038 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.

Each week will provide the audience with a glimpse of Israeli LGBTQ+ life not usually seen.

Some films will have a moderated discussion following the film. This Festival speaks to us as: Jews, as LGBTQA+ people, and as Allies.

February 16, 2020 I’m Fat screens at: 4.45pm

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February 23, 2020 The Sign for Love screens at: 4.45pm

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retend it’s happy hour and you and I are sitting at the bar. I look amazing and, I agree with you, much thinner in person. You look good, too.

Maybe it’s the candlelight, maybe it’s the booze, either way, let’s just go with it. Keep this all between you and me, and do me a favor? Don’t judge me if I name drop just a little.”

That’s the premise for television personality Ross Mathews’ new book and he’s coming to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Feb. 21, armed with a long list of names to “drop.”

Mathews, who first gained notoriety as “Ross the intern” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and more recently sits at the judging table on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” told SFGN, “I love pop culture myself, I always have. I feel like the super-fan who won the golden ticket, so I had an obligation to write this book. I will just tell you that no celebrity was harmed in the making of this tour, but I will certainly tell you the truth.”

During the 90-minute show, the seasoned television host will offer a mix of stand-up, readings from the book and an opportunity for audiences to play “Name Drop the Game Show.” In fact, hosting a television game show is one of Mathews’ bucket list items.

“I’ve been on television 18 years, since 2001 on ‘The Tonight Show.’ My career has evolved and I’m now on ‘RuPaul’s,’ which won an Emmy two years in a row…I’ve done the book and going on tour…I don’t think a game show is unrealistic,” he said.

His celebrity stories are sometimes juicy, but he often just finds the humor in ordinary situations. Mathews, above all, tries to be kind.

“Here’s the deal: there’s so much craziness in the world and I’m so tired of it. I just like to get together, shut the door and just laugh,” Mathews explained.

Even when he’s not touring, the performer likes to keep busy.

“I try to create every day…writing the book,

Comedian and television personality Ross Mathews dishes on his favorite celebrities at the Broward Center on Friday, Feb. 21. Credit: Ricky Middlesworth.

putting the tour together, potting a plant.

I say to myself I contributed that today,” he said with a chuckle.

Mathews likes to spend time in Palm Springs and, of course, he’s mastered the “art” of happy hour and he’s actively dating, noting “I’m really good at it.”

The 40-year-old is looking forward to his Florida tour stops, in particular. He’s spent a lot of time in South Beach, Naples, Tampa, even the panhandle.

“I love Florida,” he said. “It’s a big state and we have more in common than what divides us…We’ll be in Fort Lauderdale and Key West.

I’m smart and made sure to schedule it so I’d have a day in each place.”

On those days off, you just might find him out at happy hour, too.

Ross Mathews bring his “Name Drop” tour to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 at BrowardCenter.org.

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osé,” the award-winning feature film about a gay teen in Guatemala, opened to critical acclaim in New York and is coming to South Florida this weekend, but its young star will not share in the accolades.

The U.S. consulate in Guatemala City twice blocked a visa application for Enrique Salanic to enter the country to promote the film at screenings, citing a “flight risk” because he lives with his parents and has no permanent address in the U.S. Miami filmmaker Robert Rosenberg, representing Outside Pictures, was quoted in TheWrap: “It broke my heart that such a talented young actor like Enrique, who is the star of our movie, is being thwarted in pursuing his career by our own government in the U.S. Our policies should encourage this kind of ambition and success, not trap Central Americans in their countries, as if they were less than human.”

Director Li Cheng, who is also gay, is scheduled to address the issue on the Norm Kent Show on WWNN-95.3FM on Feb. 14 and notes the situation perpetuates many of the negative impressions the world has of America. “[The film] is really a page ripped from today’s news headlines,” Cheng said in a statement. “The crises of young people,

single mothers and dark-skinned peoples in Guatemala frames the film’s story.

Guatemala has become an increasingly violent and dangerous place, where more than half the people live in poverty.”

In Cheng’s story, co-written with George F. Roberson, José is a typical teen — head constantly buried in his phone — struggling to eek out a life with his mother in a dismal slum. He’s not only struggling with poverty and those awkward teen years, he also has a secret. The introverted boy hooks up with men and then lies about his comings and goings.

When he meets Luis, a migrant construction worker, José immediately senses a future where he can love and be loved unconditionally. Unfortunately, he struggles with this newly discovered intimacy and retreats to the safety of his mother and their familiar existence.

In many ways, Cheng’s film is the stereotypical coming out story that pervades LGBT film festivals, still. But Salanic brings a depth to the character — coupled with the dark setting amid contemporary events — that makes the film still feel fresh and especially relevant.

At a time when LGBT immigrants are often lost in the caravans and mass deportations, “José” puts a spotlight on their plight during the darkest of times.

“José” opens on Feb. 14 at Miami-Dade College’s Tower Theater in Miami, the Classic Gateway Theatre in Fort Lauderdale and Living Room Theaters in Boca Raton. Check local listings for show times.

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See and be seen at Oculus Bar, L Bar or Center Bar and then roll right into a night of play. Each unique experience is surrounded by 24/7 gaming action at the 150,000-squarefoot casino that houses 3,100 of the most popular slots and 195 table games.

Fresh Harvest Buffett, the resort’s new contemporary buffet offers guests five distinctly themed dining genres, arranged by food style, identity and décor. The varied selection offers a wide array of food options including salad/soups/raw bar; pasta/pizza; dim sum/rice and noodles/pork and duck carving; rotisserie and grill; and decadent desserts. With live-action stations showcasing chefs cooking to order, each section is a vibrant and energetic display of hustle and bustle — from pizzas rising in large hearth ovens, BBQ pork/duck carving, live fire wok cooking to solid fuel grilling.

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broward county *The Graduate

Through February 16, only at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Ft Lauderdale. Based on the 1967 academy award-winning film.

Benjamin Braddock has just finished college and, back at his parents’ house, he’s trying to avoid the one question everyone keeps asking: What does he want to do with his life? An unexpected diversion crops up when he is seduced by Mrs. Robinson, a bored housewife and friend of his parents. But what begins as a fun tryst turns complicated when Benjamin falls for the one woman Mrs. Robinson demanded he stay away from, her daughter, Elaine. Tickets $35 more information at empirestage.com

*The Rocket Man Show

Friday, February 28th at Coral Springs Center For The Arts. Remember when rock was young? You will after this show!Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos & photos! Picked by Elton himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in ‘The Rocket Man Show’ - driving a night of Elton’s greatest hits, with spot on vocals & fierce piano playing.Rus painstakingly recreates an early concert with gorgeous, colorful & flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton - including boots, glasses & jumpsuits from 1973, as well as his sparkly tuxedo from 1984! With all the classic young Elton antics, audiences are in for a night of nostalgia, singing, laughing & participation.

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Groundhog Day The Musical

Through February 16, Slow Burn Theatre Company at Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 2017’s Olivier Award Winner for Best Musical and critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Goundhog Day The Musical revels in one man’s journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Dan Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Awardwinner Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical).

Tickets $49.00 - $65.00 More information at slowburntheatre.org

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palm beach county *Lonely Hearts Club

Valentine’s night burlesque show, Friday, February 14th at 10:00pm at Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company 1000 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach.

Treat yourself and someone you love to something sweet this Valentines Day — dessert and a burlesque show that’ll leave you breathless.Hosted by Trisha the Doll with performances by Miss Mocha, LA the King, The Legendary Goddess Angelique Vanitas, and more!This event is presented in partnership with Haus of Quota, a multifaceted community organization working to make safer spaces for the local queer community. Tickets: $25 more information at actorsrep.org

On February 14th in West Palm Beach, treat yourself and someone you love to something sweet this Valentines Day — dessert and a burlesque show with Lonely Hearts Club that’ll leave you breathless. Tickets: $25, for information visit actorsrep.org

*The Secret Comedy of WomenGirls Only

Through February 23rd at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.

You are invited to laugh with the women in your life until you cry ... or pee.Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the woman’s world with joy, heart and intelligent wit. This fast paced journey from girlhood to womanhood will reawaken the connections between you and your fellow gal pals. It’s no secret that every woman deserves a laugh like this.

Bring your mothers, daughters, sisters and girlfriends - you’ll leave laughing! Tickets and details at playhouseinfo.com

* Skylight

Presented by Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach through March 1st. Winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Tom Sergeant, a wealthy, middleaged businessman, and the much younger Kyra Hollis, his former employee, had a long, ardent love affair until his wife discovered their relationship. Kyra walked out, and a year after his wife’s death, Tom pays a visit to his ex, who now teaches underprivileged children and chooses to live in poverty. Can incompatible values and opposing world views be bridged if the passion remains? Visit palmbeachdramaworks.org for additional information and tickets.

miami-dade county *Church and State February 7 - March 1, at Main Street Players, 6766 Main St, Miami Lakes.

Three days before his bid for reelection, in the wake of a school shooting in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, a Republican U.S. senator makes an off-the-cuff comment to a blogger that gets leaked on “the Twitter,” calling into question the senator’s stance on guns and God. As his devoutly Christian wife and liberal Jewish campaign manager try to contain the damage, this look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting. Details and tickets at mainstreetplayers.com or (305) 558-3737.

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Broward Support Services PFLAG

A support group for parents, family and allies of the LGBT community. Coral Springs: second Thursday of the month at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1400 Riverside Drive in Coral Springs. Fort Lauderdale Meeting: third Tuesday of the month, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. All meetings are 7-9 p.m. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for more information.

SunServe Youth Group

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times.

Survivor Support

First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.

broward county * Miss, Mr. & Mx. Gay Florida Pageant

Saturday, February 15th, 2020 7:00 PM at The Grand Hotel, 4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale. Come witness the crowning of the First Mr, Miss and/or Mx Gay Florida Imperial Sun Court of All Florida title holder. For more information visit imperialsuncourtfl.org

*Valentines Day Karaoke Duets

Friday, February 14thfrom 9 PM — 1 AM, at Smarty Pants Bar, 2400 E Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Karaoke with KJ Don Casteel and featuring a Night of Duets for Valentine’s Day! Find your Duet Partner and come join the fun! More info at smartypantsbar. com

SafeT Support Group

Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at SunServe, 2312 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors.

SunServe Mental Health Services & Midway Specialty Care Center Presents: SAFE T A weekly drop in group for anyone who identifies as transgender and or gender variant. Visit SunServe.org/SafeT for details.

Nonbinary and Gender Variant Support Group

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Trans-Scend Trans and Allies Spiritual Group

First Tuesday of every month from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at 1419 E Commercial Blvd, Ste B, Oakland Park. Enjoy spirituality, uplifting music, food, drinks and community!

Hall of Heroes

July 3 to September 2 at the Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale. This comic book superhero exhibit immerses you in the action as soon as you enter, with full-scale statues of biggies such as Superman, Iron Man, Batman (and his Batmobile) and The Hulk. At interactive stations, visitors can see how they match up against the superheroes. More info at MODS.org.

palm beach *45th Annual Greek Festival

St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. The 45th Annual Greek Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 14, 15, & 16! The theme this year is Greek Food & Wine Fest as we focus on authentic Greek cuisine and imported Greek

wine and beer. GreekFest 2020 will include a live Greek band, free Greek dance lessons, vendors of imported Greek jewelry, boutiques, arts and crafts, and Greek paintings, Greek Tavern with imported Greek wine and beer, Greek wine tastings, Greek kitchen and Greek grill with authentic Greek menu, Greek bakery and coffee shop, live Greek folk dance performances, a kid’s zone, and so much more fun for the whole family! More information at greekfestwpb.com

*Open Studio

Thursday, February 13th from 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM at Uptown Art 6018 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton. Let your imagination run wild during our open studio sessions. During these hours, we invite you to get creative, our supplies are at your disposal! You can choose to follow one of our step-by-step recipe cards or to create something completely your own. This “class” is perfect for artists looking for creative space to create.This class has no instructor, however there will be an artist in studio available to answer your questions and to help you create your masterpiece. For these sessions we will provide each painter with a 16X20 canvas, a set of brushes, paints, easels, aprons, etc. Online reservations are highly recommended but not necessary. Price: $20.00uptownart.com

Brazilian Carnivale Fundraiser

Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Loft at Congress at 530 NW 77th Street in Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its first annual Culture, Arts and Society Today Party as a fundraiser for student scholarships. The event will have a Brazilian Carnivale theme with exciting live entertainment and dinner by the bite. Tickets $125. Visit fauf.fau.edu/2020cast for details.

BBC Correspondent Kim Ghattas comes to FAU

Thursday, February 6 at 4 p.m. at the University Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton Campus. Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beach Book Festival present BBC Radio Correspondent Kim Ghattas with a lecture and book signing. Tickets $25, visit fauevents.com for more details.

miami-dade *Aqua’s Quinceanera Birthday Party

Sunday, February 16th from 12 PM — 2

PM at Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center, 1465 SW 8th St, Miami. Aqua Foundation is participating at Gay8 Festival with a Quinceanera Birthday party. What better area in Miami than Calle Ocho to celebrate Quinces! Start the festival by dancing with the board of directors and friends. Also have a surprise appearance by local entertainers that will surely make you dance.The mission of Aqua Foundation for Women is to serve and support the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives. All the detail are at aquafoundation.org

*Breaking Binaries

Saturday, February 15thfrom 11:30 AM — 2 PM at Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables. Breaking Binaries explores the concept of queerness as its own form of writing though a surrealist lens. Through a number of prompts and readings, we will lead participants through the numerous ways in which queering form, the hybridization of form, and cross-genre overlaps can bring about the visibility of queer bodies, thought, and existence in the world.

We will focus on concepts of space, time, and accessibility: literally and metaphorically, on the page and beyond. Through this disruption of form, together, we will craft a community space that challenges norms and resists definition. Details and more information at readingqueer.org

Arsht Center Farmers Market

Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Purchase fresh food from local farmers, including fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, as well as chefs, live music, and cooking demonstrations. Tickets $45 to $75. Free. Visit ArshtCenter.org/en/ Visit/Dining.

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