Tag: 10/23/26

Enjoy A Movie Under the Stars at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel with Beetlejuice 10/23/26

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Enjoy A Movie Under the Stars at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel with Beetlejuice
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 5-10

Join us at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel’s Solei Beach Club to celebrate spooky season with an unforgettable showing of Beetlejuice. Gather with family, and friends to watch the Halloween classic in a one-of-a-kind beachfront setting. Each ticket includes one bag of popcorn—just bring your favorite beach chair or blanket and enjoy a cozy evening under the stars.

Celebrate Fête Gede at The Betsy 10/23/26, -, 10/27/26

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Celebrate Fête Gede at The Betsy
Sunday, 10/23/2026-10/31/2026, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Festival of the Ancestors / Day of the Dead is an African ancestral tradition preserved in Haiti – and we’re celebrating on October 31st as the closing celebration of “From Venice with Love”. This is a night designed for gathering: good food, shared company, and music that carries the spirit of the African and Caribbean Diaspora.

Join us for an evening surrounded by the work of Edouard Duval-Carrié—with galleries filled with his art and projections illuminating The Betsy Orb. The night features music by DJ Gardy and authentic Kreyòl paella prepared fresh on site. Costumed guests are invited to enjoy one complimentary rum cocktail, courtesy of Bacardi.

Join the spirit of the night Top hats or bowler hats, purple headscarves and sashes, wooden walking sticks or staffs adorned with skulls, and face paint in white, purple, and/or black — and for the ultimate finishing touch: one-eyed sunglasses.

Oct 23, 2026, 8:00pm to
Oct 31, 2026, 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Tamarac Estate Sale Jewelry Explosion and More 10/23/26, 10/24/26, 10/25/26

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Tamarac Estate Sale Jewelry Explosion and More
Friday, 10/23/2026-10/25/2026, 08:00 am-02:00 pm
Estate Sales By Ellyn
7100 NW 108 Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33321
Website
Cost: Free entry

Shop costume jewelry, colorful cookie jars, a floral Tiffany style lamp, vinyl records, glassware, figurines and seasonal decorations at this Tamarac estate sale.

Open sale. Friday and Saturday hours are 8 am to 2 pm; Sunday hours are 10 am to 2 pm. All times are Eastern. Closed overnight between sale days.

“Share the Warmth” Coat Drive at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 10/22/26 -11/27/26

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“Share the Warmth” Coat Drive at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 10/22/2026-11/27/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, a Centennial managed property, is proud to participate in “Share The Warmth,” a Centennial property-wide initiative, in partnership with national nonprofit One Warm Coat to help keep children and adults in need warm this winter. Now through November 27, drop off new or gently used coats, jackets, sweaters and blankets.

A collection kiosk will be located in the Palm Court so shoppers can make donations during mall hours. All items collected at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will be distributed by The Salvation Army of Broward County, ensuring donations directly benefit local individuals and families.

Help us make a difference – one coat at a time.

For more information about the “Share The Warmth” campaign at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Drag Madness: Friday Night Drag Cabaret 10/23/26

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Drag Madness: Friday Night Drag Cabaret
Friday, 10/23/2026-10/24/2026, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
Palace Bar & Restaurant
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Fridays at Palace South Beach are pure chaos in the best way. Join us for Drag Madness every Friday night from 7PM to 12AM, hosted by CC Glitzer and featuring the iconic Palace Divas.

Expect over the top performances, big personalities, and a high energy crowd ready to kick off the weekend loud and proud. With strong cocktails, electric vibes, and nonstop drag, this is where the party starts and the madness takes over right on Ocean Drive.

Round up the crew, bring the drama, and let the queens do the rest.

Come for the madness. Stay for the slay.

Quantum Dance Hypnosis Wellness Showcase Miami Beach 10/23/26

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Quantum Dance Hypnosis Wellness Showcase Miami Beach
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 05:30 pm-09:30 pm
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: from $77

Friday October 23 2026 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Ave
Miami Beach Florida 33141
Website
Cost: from $77
Quantum Dance Hypnosis and Wellness Showcase
Your Friday night reimagined. Dance breathe and connect at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort for an uplifting evening of movement connection and discovery. Explore Quantum Dance Hypnosis alongside a showcase of wellness experiences including Reiki acupuncture fresh juices B12 shots and more. Bring a friend meet the community and find your people. Tickets from $77 at bestlifeing.com

Contact email: hello@bestlifeing.com
Contact phone: (507) 543-3464
Website: https://www.bestlifeing.com/event-details/quantum-dance-hypnosis-wellness-showcase-2026-10-23-17-30

Not So Scary PJ Party 10/23/26

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Not So Scary PJ Party
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Eventbrite
Cost: 39.19

Come alive in the nighttime with Miami Children’s Museum at our evening full of blacklights, frights, and take-home bites! Learn the Monster Mash and shake, rattle, and roll your bones with DJ Pea mixing all your favorite Halloween hits, concoct glow-in-the-dark goo guided by our Mad Scientist, play an array of ghoulish games throughout our exhibits, test your courage on a tour of our Haunted House, and enjoy special spooktacular performances of Creepy Pair of Underwear by our in-house theater troupe. Make sure to uncover all our hidden ghosts with MiChi-Boo’s Scavenger Clues for a special squishy prize and snap a petrifying Polaroid.

Universoul Frequency: A Limited-Series Micro-Music Concert at Superblue Miami 10/23/26

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Universoul Frequency: A Limited-Series Micro-Music Concert at Superblue Miami
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Superblue Miami
1101 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost:

Experience an immersive evening of live opera, music, art, and sound healing with Universoul Frequency, a limited-series micro-music concert at Superblue Miami. Featuring international opera singer and composer Olga Miliuta alongside transformational coach Iryna Dalton, the experience blends captivating vocal performances with meditation and healing practices for a unique multisensory journey. Set within Superblue’s immersive art environment, the intimate concert invites guests to connect with music, mindfulness, and the transformative power of sound.

Trivia Night for NAAF – Halloween Edition 10/23/26

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Trivia Night for NAAF – Halloween Edition
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 06:30 pm-00:00 am
Ayala Law
2490 Coral Way, 2nd Floor,
Miami, Florida, 33145
Eventbrite
Cost: 40

A Frightfully Fun Night for a Fantastic Cause! No Tricks, only Treats!

🎃🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT FOR NAAF: HALLOWEEN EDITION! 🧠🎃
Grab your smartest (or most wicked!) friends and join us on Friday, October 23, 2026 for a fun night of trivia benefiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)!
📍 Ayala Law | 2nd Floor Event Space
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🧠 Trivia starts at 7:30 PM
🎟️ $40 donation per person
🍴🍷 Food & drinks included
🏆Fun prizes and goodies! No tricks, just treats!!!
⏰ We’ll wrap up by 10 PM
SuperFly Trivia will be putting our knowledge to the test, with some Halloween-themed questions mixed into the night!
And since it’s almost Halloween, come ready for our Crazy Wig & Hat Contest 🎩👻 plus Halloween-themed goodies and a few other surprises throughout the evening.
A huge thank you to Ayala Business Law for sponsoring our event space, and EPGD Business Law for sponsoring the food and drinks.
💙 All proceeds benefit NAAF and its work on behalf of the alopecia areata patient community.
Advance tickets are required and space is limited!
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://naaftrivia2026.eventbrite.com
Hosted by Deirdre Nero, Walk for Alopecia National Spokesperson & National Advocacy Ambassador for The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)
Sponsored by Ayala Business Law, NERO Immigration Law and EPGD Business Law
Trivia Presented by Stephanie Fernandez of SuperFly Trivia 🪰
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The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) funds research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the disease, and advocates on their behalf. Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting nearly 7 million Americans that results in total or partial loss of scalp and body hair.
Founded in 1981, NAAF is widely regarded as the largest and most representative alopecia areata advocacy organization. NAAF connects with the alopecia areata community, including patients, family members, healthcare providers, and researchers through its support programs, email newsletters, website, research summits, and annual patient conference.
NAAF is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit and a Candid Platinum-Rated charity and meets the rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance and the National Health Council.
Help support our goal to raise $1.65 Million for the 4th Annual Walk for Alopecia!

Pumpkins Meet Palms: Coconut Grove Harvest Brings Halloween to Miami’s Village 10/23/26

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Pumpkins Meet Palms: Coconut Grove Harvest Brings Halloween to Miami’s Village
Friday, 10/23/2026-11/01/2026, 09:00 am-06:00 pm
Fuller Street Coconut Grove
Fuller Street Coconut Grove,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: Free

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. — Fall in Miami comes with a tropical twist. From October 23 through November 1, 2026, Coconut Grove Harvest will bring pumpkins, costumes and neighborhood discoveries to the Grove, with a pumpkin patch on Fuller Street and a Halloween evening of storytelling, live entertainment and trick-or-treating.

Presented by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID), the celebration pairs seasonal traditions with the village’s tree-lined streets, independent shops and local gathering places. Families can make an afternoon of exploring the pumpkin patch, return in costume for Halloween, and discover participating businesses through a new stamp scavenger hunt that carries the celebration into the holiday season.

A Pumpkin Patch Beneath the Grove’s Canopy
From October 23 through November 1, Fuller Street will host a pumpkin patch in the heart of the neighborhood. The seasonal setting offers a place for fall photos surrounded by the Grove’s tropical landscape, with shops and restaurants nearby for a longer visit.

At CocoWalk, a fall-themed photo opportunity will add another stop for families and friends from October 30 through November 1.

Halloween, Village Style
On Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., Fuller Street and Downtown Coconut Grove will host a family-friendly Halloween celebration. The evening’s lineup includes:

6 p.m.: Halloween storytelling at Books & Books Coconut Grove.

6–8 p.m.: A live DJ on Fuller Street, trick-or-treating at participating local businesses, and The Grove Stamp Scavenger Hunt throughout Downtown Coconut Grove.

6:30–7:30 p.m.: Fantasy Theatre Factory presents Little Monsters Tales on Fuller Street, bringing Halloween stories to life for young audiences.

7:30 p.m.: A costume contest to round out the evening.

Ten Stamps. More Reasons to Explore.
Launching October 31, The Grove Stamp Scavenger Hunt invites visitors to collect 10 Grove Stamps and complete their stamp cards as they explore Downtown Coconut Grove. Completed cards unlock special perks from participating businesses, redeemable throughout November and December 2026.

The hunt gives families a reason to step into somewhere new, reconnect with neighborhood favorites and return to the Grove after Halloween.

Event at a Glance
Coconut Grove Harvest: October 23–November 1, 2026

Pumpkin Patch: Fuller Street, October 23–November 1

Halloween Celebration: Saturday, October 31, 6–8 p.m.

CocoWalk Fall Photo Opportunity: October 30–November 1

Presented by: Coconut Grove Business Improvement District

For more information, visit coconutgrove.com or the Coconut Grove Harvest Eventbrite page.

NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month 10/1/26 – 10/31/26

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NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month
Saturday, 10/01/2026-10/31/2026, 06:00 am-
City of North Miami Beach
17011 NE 19th Avenue,
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Website
Cost: Free

NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month

Join us all October long for NMB Bites, a citywide celebration of North Miami Beach’s vibrant culinary scene! Explore over 20 participating local restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and lounges offering exclusive multi-course prix fixe menus at 20% or more off regular prices.

Lunch & Brunch: $25 (Entrée + Starter or Dessert)
Dinner: $45 Prix Fixe
No passes or tickets required—just visit a participating spot and ask for the NMB Bites menu!

Explore menus and participating locations at nmbbites.com.

Southernmost Playboy House – Beach Bunny Pool Party Bash 10/23/26

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Southernmost Playboy House – Beach Bunny Pool Party Bash
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 10:30 am-05:00 pm
Southernmost House Key West
1400 Duval Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Buy Tickets
Cost: $40.00

Join us at The Southernmost House from 10:30AM to 5PM for the hottest, most glamorous oceanfront, adults-only Playboy Bunny Pool Party! Enjoy an all-day pool pass, live DJ beats, drink specials, and plenty of sunshine. And yes—topless sunbathing is welcome, as long as you’re sporting your bunny ears. Includes access to the Southernmost Pool area and bar, where you can soak up the Bunny Pool Party atmosphere, enjoy music and entertainment, grab your favorite drinks, and take in the oceanfront setting throughout the event. . Admission: $40.00 |1400 Duval Street | 305-296-3141 | 10:30AM-5PM Purchase Tickets – HERE

The Ghost Light Hour 10/23/26

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The Ghost Light Hour
Saturday, 10/24/2026-10/23/2026, 06:30 pm-
Lehman Theater
11380 NW 27 Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33167
Website
Cost: 20-60

The Ghost Light Hour is a Mossaic classical performance that blends opera and zarzuela masterpieces into a new dramatic narrative without altering the original music. It is staged in a near‑darkened theater lit only by the ghost light—the single bare bulb traditionally left glowing onstage after everyone leaves. This setting becomes the central metaphor: a beacon for voices, memories, and performers of the past, inviting them to “return” for one more appearance

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Love on a Tightrope, its Noche Cinemundo Ladies’ Spotlight Film & Afterparty 10/23/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Love on a Tightrope, its Noche Cinemundo Ladies’ Spotlight Film & Afterparty
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami
300 SE 3rd St., #100,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: $40 + service fees; Includes afterparty

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition presents the international premiere of the romantic drama Love on a Tightrope (Spain, 2026), its Noche Cinemundo Ladies’ Spotlight Film, on Oct. 23., at 7 p.m., at Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami. An afterparty will follow the screening.

Set in 1968, Love on a Tightrope is inspired by the real encounter between legendary trapeze artist Pinito del Oro and poet Natalia Sosa Ayala. When Pinito hires Natalia to help write her memoirs during her final tour with the Circo Price, what begins as a professional collaboration slowly evolves into an emotionally charged and deeply intimate connection. Through letters exchanged over decades and memories reimagined across time, the film reconstructs a relationship shaped as much by longing and imagination as by reality. Blending lyrical storytelling with restrained emotional intensity, Arima León’s debut explores love, silence, and the constraints imposed by a society unable to name what exists between them.

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles and runs 116 minutes.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition runs through Oct. 25 with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from Oct. 26 – Nov. 1.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition is made possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners as well with the support of the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council. Support has also been provided from the Broward County Cultural Division, who is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This program was also made possible by a joint grant from The Our Fund Foundation and support from FAB! Funding Arts Broward.

It is presented by CAN Community Health and HotSpots! Media/It’s Happening Out. The Premiere sponsor is Gilead and Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, and Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. Major sponsors are PreventionX, QCare+, Delta, Tito’s and AHF. Supporting sponsors are Latinos Salud, Fast Printz and Planet Printers. Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, EDGE Media, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations. Screening and Community sponsors are J. Mark’s Restaurant, Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Total Wine & More and Broward Arts Calendar.

Tickets for this event are $40 each (not including service fees). OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events, and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Narciso, its Noche Cinemundo Men’s Spotlight Film & Afterparty 10/23/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Narciso, its Noche Cinemundo Men’s Spotlight Film & Afterparty
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 07:25 pm-09:30 pm
Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami
300 SE 3rd St #100,
Miami, Florida, 33153
Website
Cost: 40

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition presents the historical mystery-drama Narciso (Paraguay, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Spain, France, Uruguay, 2026), its Noche Cinemundo Men’s Spotlight Film, on Oct. 23., at 7:25 p.m., at Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami. An afterparty will follow the screening.

Paraguay, 1959. Returning from Buenos Aires with rock ‘n’ roll in his veins, the charismatic Narciso quickly becomes a radio sensation and a symbol of freedom in a nation suffocated by the military dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner. Admired by both men and women, his magnetic presence challenges the country’s rigid social order. But after his final performance, Narciso is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As rumors spread and fear silences the truth, his death exposes a society shaped by repression, prejudice, and political control. Inspired by real events, Marcelo Martinessi crafts a haunting portrait of a nation where identity, desire, and dissent carry deadly consequences.

The film is in Spanish and Guaraní with English subtitles and runs 101 minutes.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition runs through Oct. 25 with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from Oct. 26 – Nov. 1.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition is made possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners as well with the support of the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council. Support has also been provided from the Broward County Cultural Division, who is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This program was also made possible by a joint grant from The Our Fund Foundation and support from FAB! Funding Arts Broward.

It is presented by CAN Community Health and HotSpots! Media/It’s Happening Out. The Premiere sponsor is Gilead and Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, and Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. Major sponsors are PreventionX, QCare+, Delta, Tito’s and AHF. Supporting sponsors are Latinos Salud, Fast Printz and Planet Printers. Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, EDGE Media, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations. Screening and Community sponsors are J. Mark’s Restaurant, Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Total Wine & More and Broward Arts Calendar.

Tickets for this event are $40 each (not including service fees). OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events, and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition 2026 10/15/26 – 10/25/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition 2026
Thursday, 10/15/2026-10/25/2026, 07:00 pm-
Various locations
PO Box 530280,
Miami, Florida, 33153
Website
Cost: Prices for individual films start at $17 each with group discounts, memberships and additional offers available.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns for its Fall Edition running October 15 – 25, 2026, 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! Buckle down for the return of the intriguing OUTshine After Dark, a thrilling Halloween-themed Centerpiece Film and afterparty, a locally-produced documentary sneak preview and more special events, filmmaker panels and surprises created to unite South Florida cinephiles.

Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, this season’s OUTshine line-up reinforces the festival team’s commitment to artistic and cultural solidarity by offering vibrant, thought-provoking, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts.

Highlights include:

Opening Film: Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. – La Bola Negra (Spain, France 2026) at Regal Dania Pointe with an afterparty to follow at Dania Pointe’s 14 North Daiquiri Bar.

Men’s & Ladies Spotlight Films: Oct. 17, 7:15 p.m. – Flesh & Fuel (Du Fioul dans les artères) (France, Poland, 2026) and Mouse (United States, 2026) at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale with an afterparty to follow at J. Mark’s Restaurant.

Cocktails & Cinema: Oct. 19 & 20 – On Oct. 19 In Fort Lauderdale, it’s the Florida premiere of Loves Company (United States, 2026) at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale; In Miami, it’s The Old Man and The Parrot (USA, 2026), and the short films Hogar, Brackish, and Duke at O Cinema South Beach. On Oct. 20, Fort Lauderdale sneak preview of the hometown feature The Drive (USA, 2026); in Miami, it’s Bea Arthur: The Documentary (USA, 2026).

Centerpiece Film: Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. – Florida premiere of the folk horror story No Rest for the Wicked (Faroe Islands, 2026) followed by a spirited Halloween afterparty.

Noche CineMundo: Oct. 23, 7 p.m. – international premiere of Love on a Tightrope (Tal Vez) (Spain, 2026) and Florida premiere of Narciso (Paraguay, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Spain, France, Uruguay, 2026). The films are followed by the return of Outshine After Dark featuring the Southeast premiere of Corpus (USA, 2026) at Silverspot Cinema Downtown Miami.

Closing Night: Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. – Florida premiere of Before I Do (United States, 2026), at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Other festival highlights this season include the world premieres of The Mirror (Argentina, 2026) and The Fixation (La Fijación) (Argentina, United Kingdom, 2026), plus international premieres of Ballroom (France, 2026), Whispering Trees (Germany, 2026), and The Last Routine (Šampión) (Slovakia, Czech Republic, 2026). Heir to Secrets (L’Héritier des secrets) (Morocco, Canada, 2025) will make its U.S. premiere while East Coast premieres include the animated sci-fi romp Jim Queen (France, Belgium, 2026), The Golden Age (L’Âge d’Or) (France, Italy, 2026), A Good Child (好孩子) (Singapore, 2025), The Arrangement (L’Arrangement) (France, 2025), and Chica Checa (Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, 2026). I Am Mario (Soy Mario) (Mexico, 2026), a Southeast premiere, takes the Trans Spotlight slot while Labrador or the Autopsy of Silence (Labrador or Autopsie du silence) (Canada, 2026), Downtown (Netherlands, 2026), I Come Home (Canada, 2026), and Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (United States, 2026) add to the regional Florida premieres.

The festival continues with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from October 26 – November 1.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition is made possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners as well with the support of the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council. Support has also been provided from the Broward County Cultural Division, who is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This program was also made possible by a joint grant from The Our Fund Foundation and support from FAB! Funding Arts Broward.

It is presented by CAN Community Health and HotSpots! Media/It’s Happening Out. The Premiere sponsor is Gilead and Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, and Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. Major sponsors are PreventionX, QCare+, Delta, Tito’s and AHF. Supporting sponsors are Latinos Salud, Fast Printz and Planet Printers. Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, EDGE Media, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations. Screening and Community sponsors are J. Mark’s Restaurant, Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Total Wine & More and Broward Arts Calendar.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets start at $17. OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed 10/23/26

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Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed
Friday, 10/23/2026-10/24/2026, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 Southwest 152nd Street,
Miami, Florida, 33177
Website
Cost: $12.24

What’s Happening?

🎃🚂 MONSTERS ARE TAKING OVER THE RAILS! 💀👻

Come explore the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, where the whistle blows after dark and history gets a spine-chilling twist! Step aboard a haunted world of ghostly tales, historic trains & treasures, and frightfully fun surprises lurking around every track. Dodge creatures as you wander the grounds, snag the perfect Halloween snapshot, and enjoy a spooktacular evening for the whole family.

👹 What awaits you in the haunted yard:

Come dressed in your best halloween costume!
Bring the whole family (kids zone on site)
Pose for photos with our spooky resident characters
Explore the museum like it’s never been seen before
Bewitching aerial silk performances
Our DJ keeping the monsters (and mortals) moving all night
Trunk or treat — little goblins can trick-or-treat their hearts out
Food vendors to feed the whole ghostly gang: burgers, BBQ, skewers, tacos, sweet treats, scary ghost cotton candy, lemonade & more 🍬
Entertainment & vendors conjured up by Central Makers Markets & Royal Studio Miami
Train rides depart every 45 minutes — grab your tickets ahead of time so you can haunt the museum while you wait. 🚂 All aboard 🚂

⚠️ Beware, ticket-holders: Choose the correct date at checkout — tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so don’t get spooked into the wrong night! Two haunted dates available:

👻 Friday, October 23

https://ticket.eventvesta.com//events/spooky-adventures-monsters-unleashed-gold-coast-railroad-museum

Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds 10/1/26 – 10/25/26

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Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds
Thursday, 10/01/2026-10/25/2026, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $50 – $62

The award-winning Island City Stage launches its 15th anniversary season in outrageous celebratory style! Get set for a raucous ride paying homage to everyone’s favorite drama queen, Joan Crawford, in the theater company’s revival of the hit world premiere of Michael Leeds’ Who Killed Joan Crawford? The show runs October 1 – 25 with tickets on sale now.

On a dark, stormy night in 1993, five men arrive at a cabin for a soap star’s surprise birthday party. Each guest has been asked to dress as the birthday boy’s favorite actress, Joan Crawford, in one of her signature roles… and the results aren’t pretty! As they wait for the star, the five “Joans” begin drinking and dishing. Dark secrets emerge and soon there’s one Joan less … and then another… leaving the remaining Joans — and the audience — asking, “Who Killed Joan Crawford?!”

The show is both written and directed by Michael Leeds. Leeds began his career performing on Broadway under the direction of such luminaries as Gower Champion, Ron Field, and Martin Scorsese before moving into directing, choreographing and writing. As a writer/director, Leeds is perhaps best known for writing and directing Swinging On A Star on Broadway, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. His plays also include The First Step, Impressions, The Gift, Starmaker, and his adaptation of Cole Porter’s Red, Hot And Blue which he directed at both Goodspeed Opera and PaperMill Playhouse as well as co-writing book, music and lyrics for Mating Habits of the Urban Mammal which has had productions throughout the country. For film, Leeds’ history with director Linda Yellen began when he choreographed End of Summer starring Jacqueline Bisset and Peter Weller. Since then he co-wrote with Yellen, The Simian Line starring William Hurt, Lynn Redgrave and Tyne Daly, The Last Film Festival starring Dennis Hopper and Jacqueline Bisset, Showtime’s Fluidity starring Nico Tortorella, and Chantilly Bridge, starring Lindsay Crouse, Jill Eikenberry, Ally Sheedy, Talia Shire, Patricia Richardson, Helen Slater and JoBeth Williams (Paramount+). His latest film, an adaptation of Stewart Lewis’s YA book, One Stupid Thing, starring Corey Fogelmanis (Girl Meets World), Skye Katz (Surviving Summer) and Jack White was awarded Best Picture at the Boston International Film Festival, Best Feature at the Edinburgh Film Festival, and is currently a semi-finalist in the London International Filmmakers Festival. As a director, aside from his Broadway credits, Leeds directed and choreographed the production of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah – The Songs of Allan Sherman for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Director/Best Choreographer. Other Off Broadway credits include Showing Off, the York Theatre’s revivals of 70, Girls, 70 and Lerner & Lane’s Carmelina which he adapted with the original book writer Joe Stein. His production of the European premiere of Arthur Miller’s Playing For Time won the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival First Award. He also directed and choreographed A Little Night Music for the Houston Grand Opera and Marc Blitzstein’s Regina for Florida Grand Opera. In South Florida, he’s directed at GableStage, Palm Beach DramaWorks, Broward Stage Door Theatre and Island City Stage where he is associate artistic director. His many productions there have earned him South Florida’s highest honors: the Carbonell, Remy and Silver Palm Awards.

Island City Stage’s 2026 revival production of Who Killed Joan Crawford? stars Michael Coppola (Harvey Goldberg), Luke Di Liddo (David Hoch), Christopher Dreeson (Stewart Fry), Jay Eisler (Trick Roberts), Bruce Linser (Gene Harlowe) and Stephen Trovillion (Leo Lawrence).

Who Killed Joan Crawford? Co-producers are Mark Tews & Raymond Griffis, Jeffrey Danielson and Michael Mullins & Terry Gaw. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg. Costume Sponsors are The Doug Pew & Don Croxton LGBT Trust at Our Fund. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique.

Individual show tickets start at $50. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Neil Blackwell will take place on October 11. A Women’s Night at the Theater with a pre-show reception will take place on October 23. The show runs for 90 minutes with no intermission.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStage and on Instagram at @islandcitystage.

Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed 10/23/26

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Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed
Friday, 10/23/2026-10/24/2026, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 Southwest 152nd Street,
Miami, Florida, 33177
Website
Cost: $15.00

🎃🚂 MONSTERS ARE TAKING OVER THE RAILS! 💀👻

Come explore the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, where the whistle blows after dark and history gets a spine-chilling twist! Step aboard a haunted world of ghostly tales, historic trains & treasures, and frightfully fun surprises lurking around every track. Dodge creatures as you wander the grounds, snag the perfect Halloween snapshot, and enjoy a spooktacular evening for the whole family.

👹 What awaits you in the haunted yard:

*Come dressed in your best halloween costume!
*Bring the whole family (kids zone on site)
*Pose for photos with our spooky resident characters
*Explore the museum like it’s never been seen before
*Bewitching aerial silk performances
*A DJ keeping the monsters (and mortals) moving all night
*Trunk or treat — little goblins can trick-or-treat their hearts out
*Food vendors to feed the whole ghostly gang: burgers, BBQ, skewers, tacos, sweet treats, scary ghost cotton candy, lemonade & more 🍬

Entertainment & vendors conjured up by Central Makers Markets & Royal Studio Miami

Train rides depart every 45 minutes — grab your tickets ahead of time so you can haunt the museum while you wait. 🚂 All aboard 🚂

⚠️ Beware, ticket-holders: Choose the correct date at checkout — tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so don’t get spooked into the wrong night! Two haunted dates available:
👻 Friday, October 23
💀 Saturday, October 24

Snag your tickets here: Early Bird Pricing Starts at $15.00 for Kids & $20.00 for adults. Prices increase 10/1. https://ticket.eventvesta.com//events/spooky-adventures-monsters-unleashed-gold-coast-railroad-museum

Oct 23, 2026, 6:00pm to
Oct 24, 2026, 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Folklore & Foliage 10/23/26

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Folklore & Foliage
Friday, 10/23/2026-, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Ctr Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

As darkness falls, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will transform into a place for the curious and unconventional—a space where forgotten histories come to light, strange ideas take root, and the boundary between the natural and the otherworldly begins to blur.

Wander the Garden as lush foliage and shifting shadows take on a new character beneath the night’s sky.

Peruse dark and gothic art, curiosities, and unexpected treasures from participating Oddities & Arts Festival vendors.

Listen to the esoteric lore of Old Florida. Presented by Books & Books, author Thomas Smith will share stories from and sign his new book, The Ghosts of the Florida Atlantic Coast.

Watch Miami’s local artist Cristina Pettersson explore resurrection, mythology, and the sorcery of the night through a site-specific shadow puppet performance, as well as projected archival footage from Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Archives Collection featuring vintage Florida Halloween festivities and news stories about haunted South Florida locations.

Experience astrology and tarot readings with Aída The Energy Witch and take a moment to reflect on your own soul’s journey.

Join us for this FREE evening where weird is welcomed—art is reimagined, stories are shared, and magic meets creativity.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale 9/17/26 -10/25/26

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/17/2026-10/25/2026, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will present its Hispanic Heritage Month fifth anniversary exhibit, “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.” The free fine art exhibit, running from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, October 25, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). New this year will be sculptures from Norman Silva (Nicaragua). The exhibit will be available to view at History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org

The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 9/10/26 – 11/10/26

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The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/10/2026-11/10/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden in support of Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH) in collaboration with the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee. This public art initiative is designed to honor veterans while raising awareness and funds for critical mental health services. Shoppers can take colorful photos and selfies to share online and connect with and donate to HBH’s virtual Legacy Wall which encourages friends and families to honor loved ones who have served or are currently serving our country. The cherished photo opportunity with the larger-than-life artistic poppy flowers will run through November 10 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.).

Designed by South Florida based Ingham Landscaping and presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, the two-month living garden will be a colorful and lively setting featuring the five-and 6-foot striking handcrafted fiberglass poppy flowers which are a remembrance of those who protect and serve our country. The inside mall garden will include a variety of tropical ornamental plants and shrubs that will complement the artistic poppy works of art.

Adding to the installation, will be “Soldier Stories,” an exclusive exhibition by award-winning artist Marilyn Johansen honoring veterans and the military. Visitors will also be encouraged to select free postcards and add a personal message to current servicemen and women. This special moment is arranged by the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee. Special retail offers will coincide with this community project.

Inspired by the poppy’s historical significance as a symbol of sacrifice, rooted in the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields,” and later adopted as a national emblem of remembrance, HBH’s The Poppy Project brings this tradition to life in a local and meaningful way.

The effort is sponsored by key community partners and supporters including The Leo Goodwin Foundation, Arlene Pecora, the Henderson Behavioral Health Board of Directors, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee, Community Foundation of Broward, Disabled American Veterans-Gold Coast Chapter 133, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

To learn more, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.