What's HOT South Florida (12/26 - 01/01/14)

Thursday, December 26

The Pride Factory presents 15% off all lubricants from today until Jan 1.

Friday, December 27

Bubble Gum Fridays at The Manor presents the 2nd annual Gay*Sha party with Taiko drummers appearing live along with divas Serena ChaCha and Estephania as well as DJ's JPS and Miik. No cover before midnight for 21 and up. 18-20 is $12 all night; 21 and up is $7 after midnight.

Saturday, December 28

Discotekka in association with Milancita and Danny Villar present "Goodbye to MMXIII," the last party of 2013 with DJs Sushiman and Carlos G with divas Poizon (the movie star), Sasha, Serena, Gina, Maite and Lola.

Epic Saturdays at The Manor presents Enchanted Asia with spectacular Asian theme and visuals. The Ballroom features DJ Terrance Lalley with a performance by Erika Norell and Cast and in the special guest DJ George Ferrero (of Planeta Macho), Hot Latin Go-Go Papi's along with hostess Viva Mirage and special guest Champagne Bordeaux celebrating her recent graduation from Culinary school. 11 pm to 4 am with No Cover!

Hilton Wolmans Salvation 2014: A Space Odyssey takes place at Score and stars DJ Susan Morabito.

Sunday, December 29

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy's Gospel Jubilee at 6pm. This is a joyful celebration of southern gospel music.

Industry Playgrounds Funkhouse Sundays at Score presents the Last Party of the Year starring DJs Vinicio Rotelli and David Solero along with special guests.

The Village Pub presents their monthly Menergy T Dance at 5 pm hosted by JC Ventura Tea Classics by DJ Galazy.

Monday, December 30

The Ramrod's P*rn Star Mondays presents special guest bartender Rikk York at 10 pm.

Tuesday, December 31

The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is celebrating New Years with a live performance by Nic Hawk from Season 5 of The Voice, 2 DJ's: Jason Gonzalez and Spencer, a buffet from 8 to 9, and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $35 in advance at RoyalPalms.com/events or $50 at the door.

Hunters Nightclub presents A Night In Black and White; Studio 54 featuring legendary Studio 54 DJ Frank Corr, a balloon Drop at midnight and a complimentary champagne toast with no cover!

Discotekka in association with Milancita and Danny Villar present the Countdown to 2014, a mega party. The night will star DJ Carlos G and 4 other DJ's along with shows by the Discotekka divas. Doors open at 11 pm and as a thank you to all their loyal customers they feature no cover before 2 am. The night will also feature a champagne toast and fireworks at midnight, party favors and afterhours at 4 am. They invite you to party until 3 pm the next day!

The Ramrod features their annual Balloon Drop at midnight with $800 in cash and prizes as well as free champagne.

The Alibi presents 2 great parties - indoors and outdoors which will feature balloon drops, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, 2 VJs; Robert Frye and Cliff Roberts, a live performance by Lenora Jaye and the Ladies of Soul. VIP tables are available; No Cover!

The Manor presents a spectacular return to elegance and debauchery as they present "The Great Gatsby" starring DJ David Knapp, recording artist Pepper Mashay, a Gatsby production by Erika Norell as well as 1920s style entertainment. General admission is $20 in advance. VIP admission is $75 and includes open bar all night in exclusive, furnished VIP lounge. To purchase tickets go to ShowClix.com/event/themanor or at the Manor box office.

The Village Pub presents Black and White NYE with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, hats and noise makers and a balloon drop with over $500 in cash and prizes. The night will feature DJ Galaxy spinning some of the hottest dance hits all night long!

The Boardwalk presents the Queen of P*rn, Chi Chi LaRue, spinning live on stage along with 30 + dancers and the Male2Male all male review.

Score Productions and Hilton Wolman present Urge New Year 2014 starring DJs Abel and Alain Jackinsky. Discount advance tickets are available at UrgeMiami.com.

Rumors presents Debby Holiday live on stage from 11:30pm until midnight, a presents balloon drop at midnight followed by performances by Alandra Matthews and company.

Scandals Saloon presents Country music inside and a New Years Eve "T" outside with a midnight balloon drop with tons of prizes where every balloon is a winner with $500 in cash plus prizes, and never a cover.

Twist presents DJ Sushiman 2014 New Year's Eve where the entire club opens at 10 pm to 7am and they advise to arrive early to avoid the lines. They will also feature a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

Sidelines Sports and Video bar presents the best of 2013 music videos with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.

The Stable presents a special Lady Fancy New Years Eve featuring Lady Fancy as Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin. The night will also feature a midnight balloon drop with prizes with $250 in cash + prizes where every balloon is a winner, a free raffle for every drink purchased to win the big pot cash raffle at midnight, and no cover.

The Drive presents a New Years Eve Dance party featuring DJ Billy Hallquist. For only $19 per person you get hot and cold Tapa delights, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

Swinging Richards presents New Years Eve 2014 for $75, and it includes open bar, free regular VIP rooms, a hot holiday buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are sold at the club, but there is limited space so get your tickets fast!

Bill's presents Tony and Gloria in the mustang lounge from 6-9pm and Kenny Poole VJing in the main room starting at 9pm with a balloon drop, a champagne toast, party favors, and no cover.

Wednesday, January 1

The annual Genesis New Years Day Party takes place from 8 am until late in the afternoon at Mansion. This iconic yearly event features the sounds of DJs Tracy Young, Paulo and Blue/Live. Limited advance tickets are available at Wantickets.com/Genesis14.

The Alibi presents New Years Day Game Show with a New Years Eve Replay for those that missed it with a replay of Times Square Ball Drop on the hour and 5 balloon drops and giveaways on the hour.

Bill's invites you to break your New Year's Resolution with the Karma's A Bitch Show with your host Karma Bee.

This is HOT

Jennifer Holliday is undeniably one of R&B and Broadway's greatest voices. Endowed with a commanding and irresistible voice, immeasurable range and artistry that few can rival, Holliday has long stood in a class by herself. The dynamic songstress' now legendary show-stopping, heart-wrenching performance of the torch ballad "And I'm Telling You, I'm Not Going" in the smash hit Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls," made her a household name and introduced her big soulful voice to the world.

Her portrayal of Effie "Melody" White, a role she co-created, not only brought theatergoers to their feet for eight performances a week, but also garnered her a Tony-Award for Best Actress in a Musical and her first Grammy-Award for Best R&B Female Vocalist. From Broadway to major TV appearances including ("Ellen," "Ally McBeal" and "Touched By An Angel") and half-a-dozen soundtrack credits, Jennifer Holliday is one of the most distinctive, enviable and revered voices in modern music.

Through the years, Holliday has collaborated with everyone from Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, David Foster and Paul Simon, to Michael Jackson, Maurice White and Foreigner. She has also sung with the Boston Pops and The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with Peter Nero, among numerous other esteemed orchestras. Considering herself a "bi-partisan songbird," Jennifer is both honored and grateful to have performed at the White House for President Ronald Reagan, President George Bush, President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush.

On January 21, Shanachie Entertainment will release Jennifer Holliday's highly anticipated label debut, "The Song Is You," an enchanting collection of R&B and Jazz numbers that showcase Holliday at her best. Shanachie General Manager Randall Grass says, "Jennifer Holliday is one of the greatest voices of our time; her many fans are hungry for new music from her. This new album may be the most complete fulfillment of her artistry and vision as she recorded it free from any pressure to fit a commercial format."

"The Song Is You" is Jennifer's first pop album in 23 years and it defies expectations. Produced by Daniel Moore and Jennifer, much of it is her take on standards but there are also previously unrecorded songs and lesser-known compositions.