OUTShine LGBTQ+ Film Festival unveils its full film lineup for this year’s Fall Edition running Oct. 15 – 25 in South Florida.
This edition brings more than 20 new international, North American, East Coast and Florida premieres from 20 countries to Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The festivities kick off on Oct. 15, with a screening of the award-winning historical drama “La Bola Negra” at Regal Dania Pointe. It weaves a tale of three gay men living across three generations who find their lives linked by love, loss, and an unfinished work by Federico García Lorca. It stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close.
The centerpiece of the festival is the Florida premiere of the folk horror story “No Rest for the Wicked,” at Savor Cinema on Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. A forbidden romance takes a dark turn into tragedy when a vampire’s curse threatens to separate them forever. This haunting film will be followed by a spirited Halloween afterparty. For the full schedule and ticket info, go to OutshineFilm.com.
Maltz Master Class Series, a free, hour-long program of talks on Saturdays with Andrew Kato, Producing Artistic Director, throughout the season will offer an in-depth look into Maltz’s offerings this season. The series starts on Dec. 5, with “Swing, Satire, and Survival: The World Behind ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’.” Other presentations in the series focus on scenery and the automation that makes it work, the dance of “La Cage aux Folles,” and a look inside the production center of the theater. For more information, go to jupitertheatre.org.
Broward Center’s Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, “Death Becomes Her,” Dec. 15-27. Tickets start at $55 and are available at BrowardCenter.org.
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The line-up for this year’s “Taste of the Island” on Nov. 16, looks like it will be better than ever. Fay What?! returns as host, with musical guests The Synergy Twins. Among the food and drink vendors signed up are: J.P.’s Delights, Another Perfect Party, Wilton Discount Liquors, PRP Wines, Press & Grind Juicery & Coffeehouse, Le Patio, Captiva Spirits, Polar Water, Ethos Greek Bistro, Sunburn Cannabis, Woof Gang, Jazzberry Creamery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Aunt Jenn’s Tea & Spice Shop, Sixty Vines, Jet’s Pizza, Courtyard Café, The Naughty Nibbler, Chef TG’s Kitchen, Major League Heros, and Gulf Stream Brewery. And that’s just the vendors signed as of the end of September! It’s nice to see some Wilton Manors’ businesses supporting this event. Hopefully, there will be more.
Big City Tavern on Las Olas is closing after more than two decades, but it’s not all bad news; there are a whole slew of places opening. Among the open, or soon to be opened, places are: Hula Kai Tiki Bar, 1075 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, from James Flanigan, of the Quarterdeck pub chain. Check it out at HulaKaiTikiBar.com. Grub, 14 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, which bills itself as a “Finer Diner,” will offer upscale takes on traditional diner fare. It’s from George Abbondante of the Hen and the Hog restaurants. The menu will include brisket croquettes, fried green tomato benedicts, shrimp and grits, and a bacon-onion fondue burger. Get more information at GrubDiner.com.
Flagler Village will get the first Magie Wine Bar outside of Miami-Dade County. Spanish and Portuguese wines join ritzy snacks (charcuterie boards, escargot, truffle grilled cheese, and caviar nuggets). Go to Instagram.com/MagieWinebar. Something is finally opening in the old Mango’s space at 904 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. NAIA, from restaurateur Tim Petrillo (S3, YOLO, Java & Jam) will feature Mediterranean-Asian cuisine. For more information go to NaiaLasOlas.com. Pelican Landing will reopen at Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale this month. The two-story, open-air eatery overlooks yachts and will offer classics such as conch fritters, spiny lobster, Key West shrimp, and a raw bar. Go to PelicanLandingRestaurant.com.
