lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Fort Lauderdale

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The Awards of Excellence recognize industry professionals and organizations who exemplify excellence and have helped fuel business and economic growth in South Florida.

The PINK-O Charitable Foundation is excited to host its Fifth Annual PINK-O de MAYO®, “the party for a purpose” on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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.

Vibee is excited to team up once again with Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival to offer festival hotel experience packages! Book a 3-night stay at your choice of the finest hotels in Fort Lauderdale, and secure your 2025 festival pass early.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Feeding South Florida®, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its 14th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K.

Explore the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Food Forest and dive into the world of sustainable gardening and permaculture! Learn how to grow your food forest, identify tropical plants, and take home cuttings to kick-start your garden adventure.

Embark on an intimate underwater adventure every Saturday evening between 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. at South Florida’s only mermaid-themed experience: B Ocean Resort’s Wreck Bar!

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.

The South Florida Pride Concert band is thrilled to be part of the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts series.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra will conclude its powerful 27th season of Icons & Rebels with Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic” on April 9 at The Parker.

Tickets are officially on sale for our 2nd Annual Culinary Takeoff: Fueling Futures 4KIDS!

The Fifth Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza will provide a groovy opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a Hippie-D’ Hoppity day.

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.

On Swift Horses, a poignant film about the journeys of risk, romance, and self-discovery, will open this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world.

Get ready to see Warren Zeiders in Fort Lauderdale at Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood. Secure your tickets now to Warren Zeiders before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Merengue Hip Hop icon Magic Juan is set to ignite Stage Bar with a high-energy, free performance exclusively for Unity members.

Get your tickets now to see MJ - The Musical in Fort Lauderdale! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts.

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort’s signature Allison Restaurant and Bar. Join us on April 20 from 7 am - noon for a casual breakfast buffet surrounded by friends and family.

Celebrate Easter with a Grand Oceanfront Brunch at Pelican Grand Beach Resort.

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa’s signature Beach Terrace Restaurant. Join us on April 20 from 1 - 4 pm for a family-friendly brunch by the sea.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pepsi Challenge Comes to South Florida on March 27 to Prove Pepsi® Zero Sugar Tastes Better and is More Refreshing Than Coke Zero Sugar Take Home Free Pepsi Zero Sugar and Let Your Taste Decide Why It’s the Preferred Cola Choice!

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.

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!

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.

Children ages 5 – 10 will take flight this spring break as they learn about the Wright brothers, create flying inventions and race drones. Discover gravity, lift & the thrill of skydiving at the Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: Aviation

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!

History Fort Lauderdale’s third floor resident artists’ collective will present its annual show from March 12 – April 20. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross & Marene Down.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” presented by UKG photography exhibition celebrates six impactful women of today.

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).