What's HOT South Florida :: March 24 - 29

Thursday, March 24

The Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents "The Importance of Diversity in Business" a networking luncheon and business expo from 11 am to 2 pm at the Miami Marriot Biscayne Bay. Admission is $40 for MDGLCC members and $50 for others. The marketplace Expo table is $45. For more info go to GayBizMiami.com or call 305-673-4440.

The national tour of the new musical comedy "Bullets Over Broadway," written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will be playing at West Palm Beaches Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as a part of the Kravis On Broadway series until March 27. Tickets start at $27 and are available at kravis.org.

Friday, March 25

Wolf Bar presents their monthly Kink: Leather, Fetish Gear, Rubber Party at 9 pm. Kink is hosted by Jim Ferace (who will also be bartending) nand features adult acors, demos and vendors as well as a clothes check and free giveaways from Treasure Island Media and Dark Alley Media.

Saturday, March 26

Julian Cavazos presents the second annual Bunnies on the Drive benefit. If you did not attend last year, Bunnies on the Drive is a garden party with lots of fun events, all the while raising money for charity. The event will be held at Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve (1937 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors) from 1 to 6 pm. This year's chosen non-profits are the Renand Foundation, Citizens of the World/Selfless Acts of Kindness, and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX). Julian requests that you dress in your colorful Easter best for this party. The suggested donation for entry into the party is $10 for adults.

The Pride Center at Equality Park presents the annual Tropical Plant Fair. This two-day outdoor event is located on the beautiful grounds of The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 North Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. The Fair will include more than 40 plant vendors from around the state showcasing outstanding plants and related accessories. Industry professionals, amateur gardeners and plant lovers are invited to attend this signature free event in Wilton Manors (including free parking) that takes place today from 8am to 4pm and tomorrow from 9am to 3pm.For more information, contact Richard Perez at (954) 257-2317.

The Manor Saturdays presents "The Road to MLV," starring MLV16, Matinee Pride 16 and Winter Party 2016 beach party headliner DJ Dan Slater in the Ballroom. Win free Matinee Las Vegas passes and giveaways. In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents the first $1,000 El Jimador Salsa Dance Contest hosted by Sasha Lords. The contest will take place the last Saturday of every month from March through August with the winners receiving $100 in cash and $100 in prizes and the finals will be on September 24 with the winners receiving $500 in cash and $500 in prizes. Tonight will also star Taina Norell, music by resident DJ Larry Larr and hot sexy Go-Go Papi's provided by Marco Perez. Saturdays at the Manor are from 11to 4 pm with no cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for member s and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, March 27

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy's Gospel Jubilee at 6pm, which is a joyful celebration of Southern Gospel music.

Rumors presents their 4th annual Big Basket Giveaway with $800 in cash and prizes. There are 6 winners every hour from noon to 6pm. Hobo's Easter Sunday Brunch is only $16 and will be served from 10am to 3pm.

Monday, March 28

Scandals Saloon presents Country Queens, this week hosted by Candy as Trisha Yearwood and starring Cassone, Mustang Mary and Agatha Tolia.

Legendary Italian actress and longtime sex symbol Sophia Loren has conquered the silver screen, and now it's her turn to debut a special one-woman show about her life and career. "An Evening with Sophia Loren" made its world debut at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Afterwards, she began a ten-city nationwide tour, and she will wrap things up right here in Florida. Catch Ms Loren at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase and start at $39 at kravis.org.

Tuesday, March 29

Florida Department of Health in Broward County and the Pride Center presents a 4-part Transgender Collabor-Active educational series. The first one, Educate, which explores self-awareness, self-advocacy, educational options as well as health wellness takes place tonight at 7pm at Fusion, 2304 NE 7th Avenue in Wilton Manors. Light Refreshments will be served.

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Gwen Stefani - Three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani has achieved worldwide success as a performer, songwriter and recording artist selling more than 30 million albums worldwide with No Doubt and as a multi-platinum solo artist. Stefani released two highly successful solo albums - "Love.Angel.Music.Baby" and "The Sweet Escape" - featuring hit singles "Rich Girl," "Sweet Escape," "What Are You Waiting For?" and "Hollaback Girl," a No. 1 single she recorded with Pharrell Williams that became the first digital download to sell more than 1 million copies in the United States. With her debut as a coach for the seventh season of The Voice Stefani released "Baby Don't Lie" and re-united with Pharell to release the high energy collaboration "Spark The Fire." In the fall of 2015 Stefani returned as a coach for the ninth season of "The Voice" and released the very personal single "Used To Love You." Stefani kicked off 2016 with the release of her second single "Make Me Like You" off her third studio album "This Is What The Truth Feels Like" available now via Interscope Records. For more information on the recently released album or on Gwen Stefani go to GwenStefani.com

Jordin Smith - "The Voice" Season 9 victor releases his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, "Something Beautiful" in stores everywhere and online. Upon its release, the singer's debut shot straight up the iTunes Overall Chart debuting at #2.

It was also just announced that he will perform "Stand In The Light" as part of the "Heroes for Change" segment at the Radio Disney Music Awards. The ceremony airs May 1 at 7pm on the Disney Channel. Be sure to tune in.

Throughout the album, his undeniable delivery and instantly recognizable range drives both original songs and cover tracks produced by legends such as Grammy Award winning producer David Foster [C�line Dion, Michael Bubl�, Josh Groban] and modern hit maker Stephan Moccio[The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Miley Cyrus].

The 22-year-old from Harlan, KY, Jordin Smith stands out as the highest-selling artist to ever emerge from NBC's Emmy Award-winning "The Voice." In less than six months, he sold over 1 million singles and made Voice history by landing eight songs in the iTunes Top 10-the first artist from any season to hit the iTunes Top 10 every single week of the Live Rounds. Of the eight songs that went Top 10 on iTunes, six hit Top 3, and three captured #1 on iTunes, all of which knocked Adele off the top spot!