What's HOT South Florida :: 11/26 - 12/02

A week ago Monday, Scandals hosted their annual Corn Queen Pageant and congrats goes out to this year's winner, J.S. Monroe. On Tuesday night the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce held their monthly mixer at the beautiful Gallery One Hotel. Directly afterwards we headed over to the Broward Center for the opening night of Newsies.

On Wednesday, we were invited to a luncheon to meet the cast, which is always amazing. On Thursday, Village Pub hosted the 2015 Smart Ride It's a Wrap Closing Party and lots of riders came out to reminisce about their journeys.

On Friday, the GLBX held their 2nd annual Artopia fundraiser at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, with hostess Daisy Deadpetals. After Artopia we headed over to the grand opening of Matty's on the Drive at The Gables at Wilton Park, and we here at Hotspots would like to welcome Matty back!

Later that night was Ramrod's monthly Mandance filled with leather men and their admirers. The 2nd annual Seed Food & Wine Festvial (Vegan/Plant Based Life) at Mana Wynwood took place on Saturday and Sunday and was a huge success. I would like to congratulate my friends Alison and Michelle for a job well done!

Saturday night, the Manor Complex celebrated their 6th Anniversary with headliners Christian Stoinev and Scooby from America's Got Talent. The show was amazing and the crowd clearly enjoyed it if their roars were any indication. Congrats to Brett, Paul and Gary for 6 fabulous years!

Wednesday, November 25

Tonight is the start of the annual White Party, which is a long weekend of parties and events produced and to benefit Care Resource. This event will bring thousands of people to Miami to party at some of the most iconic locations with some of the hottest DJs in the world. Tonight in association with Milancita.com, White Party presents "White Heat" delivering the party's splendor to a whole new level, creating a bigger - stronger event with the Bailo Nightclub magic featuring Miami's own "Marytrini" and "The Latin Divas" plus some of the hottest Latin dancers working their magic. They invite you to dance to the Latin drum beats of DJ Otto, DJ Kike and DJ George Ferrero. For more information go to: WhiteParty.org.

Hunters presents their Fireball 2 starting at 9 pm, starring the sounds of DJ Freddy Arends.

Village Pub has started a new promotion entitled "Sing Out, Louise Wednesdays," which features Sing-A-Long Piano Bar with Jack Aaronson from 6:30-9 pm and Karaoke with Andy and Ricky from 9pm to 1am.

Thursday, November 26

Scandals Saloon presents "Turkey Turnabout" at 9 pm hosted by Jessica Channing with the proceeds going to Animal Aid, Inc and American Cancer Society.

Rumors is open regular business hours. HoBo's is featuring a traditional Thanksgiving Buffett for only $13.

Starting tonight and going thru Sunday catch adult film star Ryan Rose live at the Boardwalk with 3 shows nightly.

Village Pub opens at 4 pm and presents a complimentary Thanksgiving Buffet at 5:30 pm which is open to all. Starting at 6 pm and going to 9 pm is the Hurricane Showdown Registration Party. At 10 pm catch the "Miss Hurricane Showdown Pageant," which is open to all players, coaches and fans with the highest tip total winning. The pageant is hosted by Wanda Wednesday and is a benefit for the Pet Project.

My Tropixxx presents their Black Friday Sale, which starts Thanksgiving evening, Nov 26 from 6pm to close and continues all day Friday. Featuring 25% off everything (excluding Cigarettes), with Ruby Members getting 45% off everything.

Friday, November 27

Pride Factory presents the "Black Friday Sale" from today through Sunday with 30-50% off Swimwear, 20-50% off underwear and 30-50% off fashions.

Hunters in association with Joe Soler and John Thorpe present "Revival, A Fundraiser for Poverello" from 9 pm to 3 am starring DJ Lydia Prim with a special appearance by Kitty Meow.

Alibi/Monkey Bar welcomes all Hurricane Showdown participants with 20% off food with your wristband starting today and going all weekend.

Saturday, November 28

Lambda Men's Brotherhood presents the Leather Masked Ball at Rumors Bar. The doors open for the event at 9 pm, and the bar will be closed to the general public from 9 pm to 1am. For more information or to purchase tickets go to LeatherMaskedBall.org

The Manor Complex presents their annual "Free Membership Card Party." In the Ballroom they present a Tribute to "Star Wars, The Force Awakens," with a spectacular themed party featuring LED Robots invasion, Novelty Acts and beautiful dancers all dancing to the sounds of DJ Sushiman.

In the Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents a FREE Raffle to win tickets (10 to give away) to El Nuevo Zol 106.7fm's "Grand Slam Party Latino." The night will star Kalah Mendoza (Miss Noche Latina 2015), Dayani LaFontaine (celebrating her birthday) and the sounds of DJ Nena. Catch Sexy Latino dancers courtesy of Marco Perez. The Manor Saturdays is from 11 pm to 4 am with No Cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for members and $7 for non-members.

Hunters presents guest DJ Neon, the Glow Go Bear of Atlanta spinning from 9pm to 3am with a special performance by Daisy Deadpetals as well as sexy box boy dancers.

Scandals Saloon presents the official after party for the Hurricane Showdown at 7 pm. They will be featuring Country Patio Remix at 9 pm.

Sunday, November 29

The Palace presents 3 powerhouse DJ's: Alex Acosta (Mexico), Sushiman (Miami), and Pablo Lopez (Colombia) for their Block Party official White Party T Dance.

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Anastasia's Gospel Revival at 6pm.

Monday, November 30

Twist presents the 22nd annual Swan Song (the official last party of White Party week) starring DJ Deanne from 11pm to 5am.

Tuesday, December 1

Broward House presents World AIDS Day Vigil and Remembrance Walk starting at 7pm at Hagen Park and ending with a vigil at the Pride Center at Equality Park.

Wednesday, December 2

Hotel Gaythering (1409 Lincoln Road) presents "Art Gaysel Miami Beach" from tonight thru December 6th. Art Gaysel is an emerging, affordable gay art fair featuring art, photography and performance. The event is open 3pm to 11pm with free admission.

This is HOT

If you are like me, you were not very patient during the 4 years it took Adele to put out her new album "25," but fret not as it was worth the wait. After the huge success of "21," Adele considered quitting the music industry and going out on a high. However, Adele decided to take a hiatus instead and raise her son.

According to Adele, "My last record was a break up record and if I had to label this one I would call it a make-up record. I'm making up with myself. Making-up for lost time. Making-up for everything I ever did and never did."

The lead single, "Hello," was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts in 28 countries including right here in the United States, where "Hello" became the first single ever to sell one million downloads in a release week.

This is definitely a must have CD. To find out more about Adele, follow her on: facebook.com/Adele; twitter.com/Adele or instagram.com/Adele