On May 5, 1862, there was this battle in Puebla, Mexico, where the Mexicans conquered the French. For all people who party, that outcome was a triumph. Cinco de Mayo was born, and for some blessed unbeknownst reason, everyone celebrates it. So you, whoever you are, shall block-party Wednesday for…

If you live just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, call yourself a Flagler Village resident. We’re not going to get all hoity-toity here and tell you exactly the property lines to see if you fall inside the village limits — but belonging to the community if you can will be…

We’re proud to give a graduation announcement: Twelve drag queens — brand-spanking new — are about to enter the professional drag world at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Atomic Boom (2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors). They went through ten weeks of free workshops, coached by professional drag queens. They learned how…

The quaint Undergrounds Coffeehaus on Oakland Boulevard beats any Starbucks-type coffee joint, even ones with a drive-through. For starters, the coffee is tastier: Some caffeinated gems are the iced chocolate cheesecake espresso, Turkish coffee, or the peanut butter latte. It also trumps the others with its service. The woman who…

Miami-based artist Terribly Odd will showcase his interpretations of European social history at Bear and Bird’s newest exhibit. At “Le Iconique: Terribly Odd Solo Show,” iconic French figures such as Joan of Arc and Napoleon will be painted or printed on distressed wooden boxes. “For me, it’s been interesting to…

Sure, downtown Fort Lauderdale transforms into a fun drunk fest for major holidays such as St. Patty’s and Halloween, for any weekend, for post-Wednesday’s kickball practice. But at only one special juncture every year does the land of liquor and ladies turn into a smorgasbord of top-quality domestic and imported…

It’s “Bitter Sweet” night at Propaganda (6 S. J St., Lake Worth). At 8 p.m., the Reckless Dames Burlesque Troupe will turn this indie-music venue into a big candy land. As bands Viva Le Vox, Kill Now?!, and a Hunter’s Pace perform, the Dames will show off their goodies on…

It’s understood that menopause and the songs it inspires won’t appeal to everyone. Menopause the Musical, written by Jeanie Linders, will have a niche target audience. That’s right: There’s a truly original musical out there covering the funny side of hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, wrinkles, and mood swings…

One night last April, a couple of thousand people roamed throughout the 43-room historic boutique hotel in West Palm Beach. For that night, more than 20 artists had taken over the rooms — including the swimming pool — at the Biba and transformed those spaces into site-specific art. Organized by…

If by chance you find yourself lost in Fort Lauderdale around 9 p.m. this Tuesday, seek out the nearby not-so-castle-like saloon J’s Bar (2780 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). Because, inside, some strange cats will be holding something akin to an Annual Transylvanian Convention. This Tuesday’s showing of Scary-O-Kee is themed:…

God Bless Florida — land where bikini-clad women stroll throughout bars. Sure, these glorious beings are typically found in bars near the beach, but that’s not a fashion show; that’s a dress code. For fashion, Chris Michael’s Boca, a new restaurant and lounge, will host from 8 to 10 p.m…

Saturday, Cinema Paradiso will be all about the kids. The annual Easter EGGtacular event will start out with a 10 a.m. screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox, an adult- and kid-approved film. Afterward, there will be an Easter egg hunt, magicians, and farm animals. Children want their faces painted. They want…

If you’re in the market for a new apron, no better time than today to head on over to South Florida’s vintage staple Jezebel (1980 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). From noon to 4 p.m., the place will host a Yummy Cupcake & Fancy Apron Party. Cupcakes and refreshments will…

All right, if you’re reading this and you have no brunch plans for Easter already, we’re guessing you don’t have a special Easter bonnet all picked out. But since it is Easter, hell, brunch sounds nice. Here are two last-minute eateries you can hop to: Rosie’s Bar & Grill (2449…

There’s a renewed interest in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and as a result, the rightful tea partiers are back: the Mad Hatter ones. The Miramar Cultural Center took notice, and on display until September at Ansin Family Art Gallery is a travelling Salvador Dali exhibit called “Down the Rabbit…

A model bodypainted in Liquid Latex poses in an uncompromising position with some not-yet-revealed props. Every 15 to 30 minutes, the crowd at MI-VI nightclub rips the paint off her body. Then she is repainted by bodypainter Troy (bodyartbytroy.com). This erogenous performance will take place at 10 p.m. Friday at…

Do booze and creativity go hand in hand? We don’t know if it’s been scientifically proven, but we do know of some pretty bad-ass bibulous artists. Van Gogh, for example, drank absinthe and created Starry Night. OK, so you might think that’s a bad example because he cut off his…

The next stop for Jonathan Brilliant, a South Carolina-based installation artist, is Fort Lauderdale’s 18 Rabbit Gallery. For his Have Sticks Will Travel World Tour, Brilliant sets up an eight- to ten-day residency in a gallery, where he builds an on-site installation made out of nothing but a shitload of…

The Classic Spring Block Party at Seminole Casino covers the interests of a large pool of South Florida citizens: The weekend features a battle of the disc jockeys, a battle of the bands, a cougar contest, and a beefcake contest. As with every battle worth fighting, the victor should get…

The days of spring are upon us — and this year, South Floridians could actually take notice. With cold weather lasting until early March, there might be no better year to commemorate the season known for warming up the Earth. You can shed those jackets (this is not a weather…

Say adieu to the archetypal ringmasters of Ringling Bros. past. Instead of a red-top-hat, ornate-overcoat-wearing man, you’ll find “Tony Tone.” He’s witty and hip and embodies the spirit of the UniverSoul Circus. Operated and owned entirely by African-Americans, this big-top traveling circus is based in Atlanta. The soundtrack at this…