Gay Fort Lauderdale News & Events

Gay Fort Lauderdale Concerts

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE! TOUR 2009 - July 29, 2009
Location: BankAtlantic Center
One Panther Parkway, Sunrise
954-835-7469

THE JONAS BROTHERS WORLD TOUR 2009 - August 19, 2009
Location: BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise
954-835-7469

DEPECHE MODE - September 5, 2009
Location: BankAtlantic Center
One Panther Parkway, Sunrise
7:30pm
954-835-4835

Gay Fort Lauderdale Calendar of Events

Boca Raton Museum of Art  
501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-392-2500
info@bocamuseum.org 

David Maxwell: To The Point
Through July 19, 2009
Once you've seen a David Maxwell painting close up, you'll never look at painting the same way again. Often called a "contemporary Seurat," Maxwell (American, born in Chicago 1941-2006) painted the contemporary world in a meticulous pointillist technique. Thousands of perfect little dots come together to depict South Florida cityscapes and construction sites which Maxwell first photographed, as an aid to developing his compositions. 

58th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition (June 10 – August 30, 2009) 
This year’s All Florida Juried Exhibition presents 59 artworks – painting, sculpture, photography and installations – by 48 artists from across the state, selected from 1,260 entries. As the state’s oldest annual juried competition, over the years the Museum’s All Florida has introduced the work of thousands of Florida artists working in all media – emerging, under-recognized, and established younger and mid-career artists. The 58th All Florida Juried Exhibition reinforces the Museum’s commitment to Florida artists and reveals a provocative glimpse – through Florida artists’ eyes – of the state of the art today.

Sponsored by: AT&T: The Real Yellow Pages

Expanding Boundaries: Lyrical Abstraction – Selections from the Permanent Collection (June 10 – August 30, 2009)
In the long and rich evolution of abstraction in the twentieth century, Lyrical Abstraction arose in the 1960s and 1970s, following the challenge of Minimalism and Conceptual art. Many artists began moving away from geometric, hard-edge, and minimal styles, toward more lyrical, sensuous, romantic abstractions worked in a loose, gestural style. These “lyrical abstractionists” sought to expand the boundaries of abstract painting, and to revive and reinvigorate a painterly “tradition” in American art. 

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 5pm;
Wednesday 10am – 9pm; and Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 5pm. Admission is $8 for
adults, $6 for senior citizens (65 and older), $4 per person for group tours and $4 for
students. Admission during Special Exhibitions (December 16, 2008 – March11, 2009) is
$18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens (65 and older), $15 per person for group tours and
$6 for students. For more information call 561.392.2500 or visit www.bocamuseum.org

Florida Renaissance Festival - February 
Step back 500 days to the days of yore!! Relive life in 16th century Europe. 

Las Olas Art Fair - March 
A two-day event, this show boasts a collection of original works of art by over 250 outstanding artists from across the United States. Mediums on display will include, fine jewelry, oil on canvas, fiber art, metal sculpture, hand-crafted furniture, digitally enhanced photography and more.

Pride Fest  March 20-21, 2009
Pride South Florida (PSF) invites you to join tens of thousands of gays, Lesbians, Bisexual, Transgendered & their friends, families and supporters at Pridefest 2007 in celebration of our diversity

Sunshine Stampede Rodeo - April 
The Florida Gay Rodeo Association is hosting a gay rodeo in Davie with festivities, including rodeo competitions and concerts.

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - April 
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, is based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood and screens films and videos in locations throughout Miami-Dade county and Ft. Lauderdale.

Air & Sea Show - May 
The McDonald’s Air & Sea Show presented by CBS 4, which has become a signature South Florida event attracting visitors from around the world. This family-oriented, wholesome event reconnects the American public with the military, provides significant exposure for corporate sponsors, supports local charities and inspires the youth of our community to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Las Olas Wine & Food Festival - May 
The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, by far the leading wine and food event held in Broward County , will be held on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale .  Presented by Premier Beverage Co., one of the largest distributors of fine wines and spirits in Florida , the event will transform part of the city’s most charming and fashionable thoroughfare into four blocks of exceptional wines, live entertainment and world-class cuisine with over 45 restaurants. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Lung Association of Florida-South Area. 

Stonewall Street Festival - June 
A traditional street festival and parade to commemorate the Stonewall Riots. 

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival - Oct - Nov
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will reel out over 200 films from around the globe including one World Premiere, five National Premiers, and 52 Florida Premieres. Filmmakers and celebrities will attend many of the screenings and events over the 37 day fest.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Oct
The Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show^®, displays more than a billion dollars' worth of boats, yachts and accessories from every major marine manufacturer worldwide. It is the world's premier venue for superyachts.