What's HOT South Florida :: 01/07 - 01/13

A week ago Wednesday was the much anticipated grand opening of Sean David's Ballz Sports Bar. When I arrived at 7 pm, there was a long line to get in and once inside the place was packed. I would like to congratulate my good friend Sean, and wish him and his staff only the best!

Thursday night was New Year's Eve, and started a weekend celebration that was packed everywhere I went in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. From New Year's Eve Celebrations, to Genesis, to Urge Parties through Saturday night events, it was just amazing. I am sure Sunday night was busy also, but I was way too tired to go out again, so I had the pleasure to get tickets to see "Forbidden Broadway" (thanks Savannah), which was absolutely incredible. If you are a lover of Broadway, as I am, I urge you all to go see this show the next time it comes to town. I promise you will be laughing uncontrollably.

Afterwards, I went to Guillermo (AKA, Viva Mirage's) birthday house party, which was a low-key celebration of a great friend's birthday! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's weekend and I wish all the Hotspots readers a fabulous New Year!

Thursday, January 7

Starting today and going through the 13, the Pride Factory presents their Semi-Annual Storewide Clearance sale with 20-75% markdowns in all departments.

"I've Got A Little Twist," the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center at 8pm. This is a one-of-a-kind show that proves the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire is fun, fresh, and full-of-life. See for yourself as they celebrate the legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan in American musical theater, featuring favorites from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, Lerner & Loewe, Meredith Wilson, and Jerry Herman. Life is a cabaret and so is this show. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to AventuraCenter.org

"The Jackie Mason Musical" takes place at Empire Stage today and plays through January 24. The musical begins at a deli in Miami in 1977, where Jackie, a renowned 46 year old Comedian, spots twenty-something Ginger (played by Jackie's own daughter - comedian Sheba Mason). Along for the ride is her overbearing mom, Mrs. Olivier and a hilarious cast of six. Soon Jackie is wooing her each winter whenever he's in South Florida churning up laughs with the South Beach set. The trouble is, Jackie is also wooing Trixie - a ravishing young Latina, and Rosa, a senior citizen with attitude, a fact that sends Ginger into romantic distress. After 10 years, she becomes pregnant, Jackie denies his paternity, while still yearning to be with her, and a complicated relationship begins, including Sheba's own love for the man she knows is her father and whom she wishes she knew. The Original Score includes "Ode to the Early Bird Special" and "I Never Met This Yenta". For more info or to buy tickets, go to: TheJackieMasonMusical.com or call
845-598-2850

Friday, January 8

Village Pub presents Marti's Broadway Drags starring NYC's award winning queen, Marti Gould Cummings bringing her hit comedy show to Wilton Manors at 10 pm. The show also features the stars of Broadway and London's West End: From "Kinky Booty" Hernando Umana, and from "Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert," Adam Bailey.

Saturday, January 9

The Palace presents a Birthday Soiree for their very own Tiffany Fantasia. Tiffany's birthday bender will start at 6 pm.

Bigger Saturdays at Score presents the birthday bash for South Beach's own DJ Hansell Leyva.

The Manor Saturdays present "Heat," starring one of Brazil's Hottest DJs, Romullo Azaro. In The Ivy Lounge and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents Diva's Taina Norell and Cynthia Dietrich along with special guest DJ Larry Larr and sexy Go-Go Papi's courtesy of Marco Perez. The Manor Saturdays features Spectacular productions, amazing D�cor, beautiful dancers and is open from 11 pm to 4 am with no cover before midnight and only $5 after midnight for members and $7 for non-members.

Sunday, January 10

Scandals Saloon presents guest DJ, the iconic Robbie Leslie (Studio 54, The Saint and Fire Island) spinning for Sunday T from 4-11pm.

Monday, January 11

The entire south Florida community (and beyond) is invited to come celebrate Pompano Bill's 90th Birthday at the Boardwalk from 6-11 pm, benefitting Tuesday's Angels. The night will feature free drinks from 6-7 pm, a silent auction from 6-10 pm, a gourmet buffet from 8-10 pm and all-star celebrity entertainment from 8-11 pm. If there is anyone who would like to speak or perform, please contact Victor at 305-502-6000 or Wanda on Facebook/EdwardWandaWednesdaySawyer.

Tuesday, January 12

Mack Planet presents their monthly Mack Power Mixer at Fork & Balls (1301 East Las Olas Blvd) from 6:30-9pm. The $10 entry includes a complimentary Ketel One cocktail. No RSVP is required, but for more info visit MackPlanet.com.

Wednesday, January 13

The Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange, which is part of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, presents their After Hours Networking 7th anniversary at the Tower Club (100 SE Third Avenue) from 5:30-7 pm. Admission is complimentary for members and only $10 for non-members. To register, go to FTLChamber.com. For further information, contact GLBX chair Karen Prescod at [email protected]

This is HOT

Each year, SuperCar Week & SuperCar SuperShow Sunday celebrate the Art & Technology of Speed & Design and the passion of the creators, collectors and the individual and privileged owners of the most significant cars in the world. Hundreds of Super cars are on display on the West Palm Beach Waterfront., this year SuperShow Sunday is on January 10.

The VIP / Sponsors area is reserved for VIPs, Sponsors and their guests and features complimentary catering exclusively for VIPs, Sponsors and their guests. To purchase VIP tickets , go to SuperCarWeek.com