Classics on Celluloid

"Death Becomes Her."

Join OutSFL on Oct. 10 at Stonewall Museum and Archives, 1300 E. Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, for the debut of our monthly film series.

We begin with a film perfect for the season, “Death Becomes Her,” hosted by moi. The screening starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but due to limited seating RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The next film in our series is “Parting Glances,” hosted by our film reviewer Gregg Shapiro on Nov. 14. Our monthly series will continue, alternating, camp classics with important LGBTQ films.

CABARET FOR A CAUSE

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining, and giving back as Undercover Santa hosts its 2nd Annual Cabaret for a Cause, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Tropics Grille. South Florida’s finest entertainers support Undercover Santa’s mission to assist local families in need. It begins with a silent auction and cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course dinner. After dinner the cabaret begins, featuring co-hosts Miss Bouvèé and Rick Leonard on piano, alongside performances by Dre Acevedo, Matthew Darren, Lenora Jaye, Brendan John, Brian Mason, Ralph Meitzler, Natasha Ricketts, Mailyn Soulfree, and Alexander Zenoz. For more information call 954-693-6008 or visit undercover-santa.com.

NEW WORKS NEW VOICES

Many South Florida theater companies are giving unknown playwrights a chance to have their works heard before audiences. City Theatre in Miami is presenting readings of short plays mixed with live music by Hola Hi, followed by a community conversation led by Artistic Director Margaret M. Ledford on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and “Sips & Shorts” at Pinecrest Gardens, short plays that delve into the eerie, the suspenseful, and the wholly unpredictable on Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Now in its fifth year of producing one-act plays by local playwrights, the Delray Beach Playhouse’s Festival of New Plays 2024, featuring 10 one-act plays by local playwrights, will be held on Oct. 19 and 20.

VIVA HISPANICA

The Norton Museum of Art will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its free Nuestra Cultura Community Day, set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Expect to see plenty of art, along with opportunities to make your own art. There will be music, dancing and other fun for guests of all ages, and the restaurant will prepare food inspired by cuisines from across the Americas. Admission and parking are free. The Kravis Center presents The Miami Kids and The Maya, a documentary film by Victoria Alonso Noujaim, Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Follow the incredible journey of Victoria, a Venezuelan migrant, as she uncovers a powerful story of resilience, hope and cultural revival amidst the backdrop of the Guatemalan-Mayan genocide. Victoria’s path leads her to the heart of the Guatemalan Mayan Center and SALTT, a remarkable high school club dedicated to preserving Mayan heritage and supporting displaced families.

PSSST!

Larry Buzzeo’s ArtBuzz Theatrics opens “Steel Magnolias” on Oct. 3, at Empire Stage. Given his track record, we’re looking forward to another terrific show.

CARBONELL AWARDS ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR 2023-2024 SEASON

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s theater and arts honors, announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach). Ronnie Larsen Presents/Plays of Wilton! got three nominations. Island City Stage, Wilton Manor’s professional LGBT theater company was not nominated. The 47th Annual Carbonell Awards will be presented on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. For more information on tickets and a complete list of nominees go to carbonellawards.org.

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