What's HOT South Florida :: Dec. 1 - 5

Thursday, December 1

Today is World AIDS Day, which has been recognized internationally since 1988 with a variety of events held across the globe to raise awareness, decrease stigma, and remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS and to stand in unity with those currently infected and affected.

In Wilton Manors, Broward House presents a Vigil and Remembrance Walk, which kicks off at Hagen Park at 7pm. Participants are invited to meet at Hagen Park in Wilton Manors and start gathering at 6:30pm. The walkers will proceed north on Wilton Drive to 9th Avenue where they will turn toward Dixie Highway. The Walk will conclude with a brief Vigil at the Pride Center at Equality Park and will include a performance by the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida. Free parking will be available for participants in the Hagen Park and Richardson Park lots from 6:00 p.m. - 10 p.m..

Care Resource is offering testing through mobile units at several community locations. HIV Mobile Testing will occur with Walgreens at Congresswoman Frederika Wilson's office (161 NE 54th St., Miami, FL 33137and at Florida Memorial University from 10 am - 2 pm and at Care Resource's Midtown and Fort Lauderdale offices from 8:30 am - 5 pm. Care Resource will also be at the World AIDS Day Event at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus. It will take place from 11 am-3 pm in Wolfe University Center (WUC) Panther Square. A representative will be talking about PrEP - when taken consistently, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by over 92%.

Pride Factory is featuring 30-50% off on all Fall Fashions from today until December 7.

Since 2002, Art Basel has established its Miami show as one of the premier art shows in the country. This year's Art Basel show will take place starting today and going through December 4th with the bulk of events taking place at the shows home in the Miami Beach Convention Center and in Wynwood, Miami's official Arts District. There are multiple ticket options, starting at $50. They can be purchased online in advance or at the box office at the Miami Beach Convention center. Senior citizen discount as well as student tickets are available, as are group tickets. For more information about the show, venue locations, and exhibitors, visit ArtBasel.com.

Friday, December 2

The South Florida Mustangs are showcasing a Square Dancing event at 7:30pm at Scandals Saloon.

Saturday, December 3

Club Fort Lauderdale presents Res-Erection, their monthly Naked Blackout Event starting at 10 pm. This is always a sold out event so get their early!

Do you want to find out what 100 Pigs look like, well then join Ramrod with DJ Alex Ramos as they present Pig Dance #100 (First Saturday of every month), and you will find out.

Celebrated New York stage actor, stand-up comedian, and one of the cast members of "Sex in the City," Mario Cantone, is back at the Parker Playhouse in Mario Cantone's Broadway Holiday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$100, and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Office.

Straight from the basement of New York's Studio 54: The Skivvies come to the intimate Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts tonight with two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Singer/actor/musicians Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley literally strip down to their underwear to combine Broadway with burlesque as an almost-naked Cearley strums the ukulele while Molina straddles her cello wearing revealing Victoria's Secret attire in this explicit, adults-only show. Tickets are $35-$45. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Office.

Sunday, December 4

Flip Flops Dockside Eatery presents their monthly T Dance, the only T dance in Fort Lauderdale on the Intracoastal. The T Dance, which is from 4-7 pm, is hosted by Amanda Austin with DJ Barry Huffine and this month's special guests Asheeria Pryce, Athena Dion and Angie Ovahness.

Monday, December 5

Superstar siblings Donny and Marie bring a special holiday-themed show to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 8 pm with doors opening at 7pm. Ticket Prices are $40, $70 and $90 and can be purchased at: TicketMaster.com.

Scandals Saloon presents their all new Monday show, "Cigars & Stilettos" with host RaeJean at 8 pm. This show will have a whole new attitude. Also on Mondays, they are now featuring Poker on the Patio with Mike 6 at 6 pm.

Hot Stuff

Adams Interiors (3900 North Federal Highway) is featuring a Holiday Gift Sale where ALL ACCESSORIES are 30% off!

This is HOT

The First Annual South Beach Jazz Festival will take place throughout various venues on Miami Beach December 7 through December 11, with many of the events free and open to the public. Performances will take place at the Colony Theatre, on stages set up throughout Lincoln Road, at Hotel Astor and Rare.

Presented by Power Access, the South Beach Jazz Festival is an event unlike any other, "Each musical performance will showcase the artistry of at least one person with a disability," according to David New, who conceived the event. "The sheer talent of the artists will promote the festival's dual goal, to entertain, and to define others by ability rather than disability. The festival is all about bringing our community together through the universal sound of music."

Now age 46, David lost his sight 15 years ago and was rendered paralyzed from the waist down for two years. Since that time, he has been a steadfast advocate for people with disabilities, especially with his ongoing efforts with the City of Miami Beach. Through his Miami Beach-based companies, Ability Explosion, Access Now and Power Access, David has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of people with disabilities, including the "Dining in the Dark" and Biz-Ability events.

The South Beach Jazz Festival presents 16 jazz artists over the course of four days, with performances produced by KCC Productions. The Colony Theatre and Rare will host ticketed concerts, with free performances on stages at Euclid Circle and 1111 Lincoln Road.

For further information on tickets, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, go to SoBeJazz.com or call (786) 607-JAZZ.