lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Fort Lauderdale

It’s all hands on deck as Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach joins forces with the City of Dania Beach for the City’s Fifth Annual Beach Clean-Up on Monday, April 21, to commemorate Earth Day.

The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is hosting a Women of Vision: Brushes and Bubbles Networking Event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Get ready to see Symphony of the Americas: Una Noche de Zarzuela in Fort Lauderdale at Amaturo Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts. Secure your tickets now to Symphony of the Americas: Una Noche de Zarzuela before this show sells out as this will be one of the bigg

Direct from Las Vegas, leggy drag legend EDIE brings her sizzling new show “Queen of the Desert,” featuring tales of living in the hottest place on earth, to Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale at 8 p.m. on April 22.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtServe, ArtsUnited and History Fort Lauderdale, will present BLOOM, a juried art exhibition celebrating Earth Day, on April 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is pleased to present the international premiere of its Centerpiece Film – Accidental Friends (Amici Per Caso).

OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be parked at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join Children’s Harbor and the community at its next mixer at How at the Moon in Fort Lauderdale! Presented by Red Chair and hosted by Howl at the Moon Fort Lauderdale, this event will be filled with laughs, love, and unity as everyone comes together.

This celebratory event recognizes outstanding achievements in creativity, leadership and philanthropy.

Embark on an intimate underwater adventure every Friday evening between 9 - 10 p.m. at South Florida’s only mermaid-themed experience: B Ocean Resort’s Wreck Bar!

The exhibition combines art, education, and activism to address the environmental challenges faced by South Florida and offer solutions for preservation and conservation.

Celebrate Earth Month and flutter into the MODS Food Forest for an enchanting ladybug release on April 26! Explore the fascinating world of insects and learn how ladybugs play a vital role in keeping our environment healthy.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is pleased to present its Fort Lauderdale Men’s Spotlight Film – Midas Man.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is pleased to present its Fort Lauderdale Ladies Spotlight Film – Hot Milk.

Drunk driving deaths have increased by 31% over the past decade with someone being killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 78 seconds. Two out of three people will be impacted by drunk driving in their lifetime.

Start your morning with an enchanting mermaid experience on Sunday between 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at B Ocean Resort’s Wreck Bar, where family-friendly activities come to life with a nautical-themed dining experience.

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

Master Sommelier and restauranteur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host intimate “blind” wine tasting workshops at Marti’s Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on April 27 and May 25.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will present its in-person Closing Night Film – Four Mothers (Ireland/United Kingdom, 2024).

ArtsUnited will honor South Florida community leaders during its “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and FUNdraiser on April 30 at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale. The evening will also feature celebrity guest performers making their stage debut in drag.

Get your tickets now to see Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo in Fort Lauderdale! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker.

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from May 1 – June 29.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is located at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314. Cocktail attire is required.

Broward Education Foundation’s annual themed gala roars back to the ‘20s with a speakeasy soirée, transporting guests back in time for a grand night of fun and philanthropy.

American Heritage Schools invites the community to the Second Annual AHS Run for the Everglades 5K.

Saddle up for an beachfront Kentucky Derby celebration at the O2K Lounge at Pelican Grand Beach Resort.

Celebrating 50 years of keeping families safe, Women in Distress is hosting their annual Starfish Gala.

American Heritage Schools, in partnership with Lighthouse of Broward, presents its 5th Annual Heroes event.

We are proud to welcome Matthew Caldwell, President and CEO of the Florida Panthers, as the distinguished guest speaker for the renowned “Serving Up Leadership” luncheon.

The exhibition combines art, education, and activism to address the environmental challenges faced by South Florida and offer solutions for preservation and conservation.

Featuring the greatest heroes and villains' soundtracks of our time. Plus, two Broadway superstars, Tony Award winning vocalist Frances Ruffelle and Tony and Grammy Award nominee Max von Essen.

Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier is serving up a bite of paradise with fresh seafood and savory dishes this Mother’s Day.

The 37th Annual Broward College Golf Classic will take place on May 12 at the prestigious Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the First Generation in College Scholarship.

ChildNet will host its annual Care for Kids "Cocktails and Cheers" event, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, on Wednesday, May 14 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

On the Ball President Marc Nudelberg and Principal Steve Nudelberg are pleased to once again host Eat:Drink:Think on Tuesday, May 20, at O Lounge Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bollywood’s powerhouse vocalist Sunidhi Chauhan is bringing her high-energy "I Am Home!" U.S. Tour to Hard Rock Live Hollywood on May 24, 2025!

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, returns April 17 – May 4! This season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Get tickets to see the Leagues Cup: Inter Miami CF vs. Pumas UNAM at Americas Backyard! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Leagues Cup: Inter Miami CF vs. Pumas UNAM from the link above and save big!

Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring.

Journey beneath the ocean’s surface for an up-close exploration of how dolphins live, play and interact - both with each other and with humans – in Call of the Dolphins, the new giant-screen documentary now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater.

Soar with The Blue Angels, the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron, as never before in a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary film now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Discover how ordinary people changed the world with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science! Travel through history to meet inspiring inventors, groundbreaking astronauts, sustainability visionaries, & More.

Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, from January 17 – May 11, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS).