▼ Culture Over the Rainbow Here’s your South Florida LGBTQ+ event guide for 2022. BY JOSE D. DURAN I f you’re laboring under the misappre- hension that South Florida’s LGBTQ+ event calendar starts and ends the first week of April, you’re so wrong. Miami Beach Pride is only the beginning of a jam-packed social calendar of queer events across South Florida. From film festivals to art exhibits, make room for the rainbow-hued events on the horizon. Miami Beach Pride There’s a lot to love about Miami Beach Pride. It takes place in April, so you don’t have to make a Sophie’s choice of which Pride event you want to go to. There are events at all times of day, whether you like sleeping in late or go- ing out while the sun is still up. This year’s fes- tivities occur April 1-10, with highlights including the second-annual Legends Ball (April 7) and the VIP Beach Affair at Lummus Park (April 8). Of course, the main event peo- ple attend is the parade along Ocean Drive (April 10). Expect a return to the pre-pan- demic days this year, with performances by Raye and Tai’Aysha. April 1-10, at various loca- tions; miamibeachpride.com. Ticket prices vary. “Marisol and Warhol Take New York” at Pérez Art Museum Miami Premiering on April 15, “Marisol and War- hol Take Take New York” look at two influen- tial figures at the dawn of the pop-art era in the early 1960s. The exhibit explores the par- allel rises of Marisol and Andy Warhol during their early careers from 1960 to 1968. The ex- hibition showcases similar themes in the art- ists’ works, as well as Warhol’s queer-coded early paintings and Marisol’s exploration of the female experience. In all, PAMM’s exhibit offers a rare juxtaposition of two artists who share many similarities while also producing work profoundly different from each other. April 15 through September 5, at Pérez Art Mu- seum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305- 375-3000; pamm.org. Tickets cost $12 to $16. Outshine Film Festival Featuring 45 international features and 12 12 premieres, Outshine Film Festival returns from April 22 to May 1. The Miami edition of the festival opens with the comedy-drama B-Boy Blues at the Black Archives History Lyric Theater on April 22. Other films on deck include romantic French comedy Anaïs in Love, Sundance Film Festival Audience award- winner Girl Picture, and Australian erotic romance Lonesome. The festival closes out with Icelandic action comedy Cop Secret at the Sandrell Rivers Theater on May 1. Outshine will return later in the year with its Fort Lauderdale edition October 13- 23. April 22 through May 1, at various locations; outshinefilm. com. Ticket prices vary. “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” In honor of Pride month in June, History Fort Lauderdale presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers.” The exhibition kicks off on May 31 with a special cel- ebration at the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Through images, videos, costumes, and artifacts, the show highlights six drag pi- oneers — Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra, and La- trice Royale. Best of all? It’s a free interactive experience. On view starting May 31, at the Gal- leria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; historyfortlauderdale.org. Ad- mission is free. The Mystery of Irma Vep at Island City Stage Celebrating its tenth anniversary season, Island City Stage is devoted to telling LG- BTQ+ stories on the stage. The Wilton Man- ors-based company is currently staging its production of Tennessee Williams’ Suddenly, Last Summer through April 17. However, it will return later this summer with The Mys- tery of Irma Vep. Directed by Andy Rogow, the Charles Ludlum play, which runs from June 9-July 10, is a campy send-up of gothic romance and horror films. The play only fea- tures two actors and quick costume changes. June 9 through July 10, at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors; 954-928- 9800; islandcitystage.com. Tickets cost $35. Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival Coinciding with the June’s Pride celebra- tions worldwide, the Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival returns on June 18. The event is South Florida’s oldest Pride parade, attract- ing over 35,000 spectators. While most Pride parades are free, Stone Pride asks for a $5 en- try fee to cover the cost of security and help support its initiative all year long. Last year’s event featured six stages, drag performances, live music, and more. 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, along Wilton Manors Drive, Wilton Manors; stonewallpride.lgbt. Tickets cost $5. Wynwood Pride Wynwood Pride is set to return on June 10- 12 at a new location. The three-day event promises top-tier headliners, amazing drag performances, and international DJs. Also re- turning is Miss Toto’s Funhouse, a vendor mar- ket, and a nonprofit community village. It’s set to be Wynwood Pride’s largest event to date. Past headliners include Charli XCX and Pablo Vittar, so there are high hopes that the event will book another marquee name. June 10-21, at location TBA; wynwoodpride.com. Admission is free; VIP tickets cost $85 to $320 via tixr.com. Celebrate Orgullo Since 2011, Celebrate Orgullo has been Party Smarter Seven LGBTQ+ charties to keep in mind during Miami Beach Pride. BY JOSE D. DURAN W Outshine Film Festival opens a screening of B-Boy Blues on April 22. Photo courtesy of Outshine Film Festival celebrating Pride with a focus on Latinx and indigenous people. It’s set to return in October with music, art, dance, and theater. Back in 2011, cofounder Josue Santiago told New Times, “From our experience at the successful Miami Beach Pride, we noticed that, like the makeup of the mainstream community, a significant portion of attendees were Hispanic and most were interested in those things that they could identify with.” Last year’s event spanned 15 days, with a series of activations — from film screenings to a town hall — happening all over the city. October; celebrateorgullo.com. Ticket prices vary. The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala The National LGBTQ Task Force, which is based both in Washington, D.C., and Miami Beach, works year-round to promote the ad- vances of freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ+ people. On October 22, its annual gala returns where it will present the 2022 National Leadership Award and 2022 Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award to its honorees. Funds raised during the gala help educate elected officials and thought leaders on the need for nondiscrimination protec- tions at the federal level. It also benefits the Miami Foundation’s LGBTQ Community Fund, which distributes grants to local orga- nizations serving the community. 6:30 p.m. October 22, at Miami Beach Convention Cen- ter, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; thetaskforcegala.org. SAVE Halloween Ball “They’re using me to get invited to gay Halloween so they can meet hot girls!” pro- claimed Jenna Maroney on 30 Rock. Well, you don’t have to wait to score an invite to South Florida’s gayest Halloween event, SAVE’s Hal- loween Ball. This year’s date hasn’t been an- nounced, but expect it to fall on Halloween weekend. Last year’s theme was “Under the Big Top,” and featured drag performance and music until late in the night. There’s always a costume contest, so you better look fierce if you expect to win. Of course, proceeds from the party benefit SAVE’s mission of empower- ing South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. Oc- tober; save.lgbt/halloween_ball. Jose. [email protected] ith the party atmosphere sur- rounding most Pride events, it’s easy to forget the holiday is ob- served thanks to a riot. In 1968, tired of the po- lice raids at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in New York City, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people protested, making way for the modern-day Pride parades. That’s why partying shouldn’t be your only goal during Miami Beach Pride. It’s important to recognize that a lot of work remains to be done. Many organizations make it their mission to help the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year. If you really want to show your support for the community, educate yourself about the nonprofits doing the hard work. If you’re ready to take the extra step, consider donating money or your time. The alphabetical list below is is by no means a comprehensive list of all the LGBTQ+ charities in South Florida, but it’s a good place to start. Arianna’s Center ARIANNAS-CENTER.ORG Working to engage, empower, and lift IF YOU’RE READY TO TAKE THE EXTRA STEP, CONSIDER DONATING MONEY OR YOUR TIME. South Florida’s trans community, Arianna’s Center helps one of the most marginalized com- munities out there. With an emphasis on the trans-Latinx community, the organization pro- vides services like edu- cation, employment, and healthcare while also working on policy and advocacy. In addi- tion, Arianna’s Center helps undocumented immigrants, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people who have experienced incarceration. Pridelines PRIDELINES.ORG Since 1982, Pridelines has worked to educate and empower LGBTQ+ youth and the commu- nity. The organization hosts everything from so- cial groups to health services for those in need. Its groups are essential, providing a safe space for dialogue — an issue of increased urgency in public schools, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled state legislature. Prism PRISMFL.ORG South Florida-based Prism provides LGBTQ+ youth (with an emphasis on people of color) with resources to foster the next generation of entrepreneurs, artists, politicians, and more. Prism’s online resources supply context on sexual health, LGBTQ+ history, and queer POC. In the wake of the recent passage of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Prism has promised to step up its efforts to foster understanding of the LGBTQ+ experience. >>p13 MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 APRIL 7-13, 2022 NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS |
