“Bea Arthur: The Documentary – ‘I’ve done everything except porn’” screens at the Gray Box Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a Q&A with Bea’s assistant and friend, Dan Watt. The documentary has a never-before-seen interview that Watt did with her at her kitchen table, footage from her one-woman show and interviews with more than 30 people who worked with her or were her friends, including: Chita Rivera, Sheldon Harnick, Rosie O'Donnell, Adrienne Barbeau, Austin Pendleton, Renee Taylor, Bruce Vilanch, and Coco Peru.
The documentary also includes footage from her limited-run one-woman show and showcases Bea's support of the LGBTQ community and her support for and involvement with people with AIDS in the early 1980s, as she recalls a friend who was shunned by his family, whom she visited every day at the VA hospital. Watt visits the Ali Forney Center in NYC where Bea donated $300,000 in her will to buy a building and create a safe place for shunned teens. For more information, go to graybox.theater.
AHOY, MATEY
Imagine escaping to turquoise waters, a private beach at Great Stirrup Cay, and a pirate-themed adventure through historic Nassau. Now imagine knowing that your vacation is doing something even bigger. Every cabin booked on the Florida AIDS Walk Cruise helps support South Florida LGBTQ nonprofits — funding programs, services, and organizations that strengthen and uplift our community. Now imagine how good you’ll feel knowing that your vacation supports AIDS Walk. Cabins start at $500 for the five-day cruise.
ALOHA, MATEY
The Bears of South Florida (BOSFL) are migrating west for a Hawaiian Islands cruise from Feb. 27 to March 6, 2027, on NCL's Pride of America. You’ll hop from island to island; Oahu, Maui, Hawai‘i, and Kauai with overnights in Maui & Kauai. The package includes Wi‑Fi, specialty dining, a beverage package, and shore excursion credit. There are even pre and post-cruise add-ons available. For more information go to BOSFL.org.
HOLA, MATEY
If Hawaii is too far away, BOSFL are also arranging an all-inclusive Cancun trip for Apr. 8-13, 2027. The package (and it’s all about the package, isn’t it?) includes: round-trip airfare from Fort Lauderdale, transfers to and from the resort, all‑inclusive resort living at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, daily activities and optional excursions, pool time, beach time, and social time. The hosted experience starts at $1,900. For more information go to bit.ly/bosfl-cun27.
SAMPLE THE ISLAND
Taste of the Island, the quintessential evening of food and libation in Wilton Manors, is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16 at Richardson Park. Discounted tickets are available at tickettailor.com/events/tasteoftheisland.
TRUST FALL
Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar is embracing the flavors of Fall with a new limited-time seasonal menu that includes new menu items such as fire-roasted sweet potato tacos, a wagyu steak bowl, pumpkin tres leches, and pumpkin espresso martini. Available at all Tacocraft locations.
