Daily Loaf

It’s hard enough to wrangle a hip group of artists/musicians/designers/models together at the same place and time, but it’s even harder to convince anyone to come see the spectacle. The visionaries at Square One do just that with scenester-crowded, can’t-miss-‘em shindigs — like Saturday’s eco-themed Magnum Opus — that draw party people in droves. More than 75 visual artists display their work (among them CL faves like Bluelucy, Kat Wilson, KLAAREN and Robert Wegmann), Jeremy Gloff hosts his album release party, and dance and fashion shows by Bella Danza, Enigma Dance Kru, Kinetic Dance Group and Wear To The Tear Fashion mean that there’s always something shiny and new to look at onstage. The cherry on top is that this nightlong shindig is completely gratis. Sat., Nov. 14, 7-10 p.m. , The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, free, squareoneflorida.com. – Franki Weddington

What goes together better than wine and blues? The holy union (which drew more than 30,000 folks downtown last year) gets its due this weekend at Dunedin Wines the Blues, when the Suncoast Blues Society heats things up at Dunedin’s Second Friday Art and Wine Walk and a blues jam takes the stage to accompany the arts and crafts, food and wine vendors. The real party gets started on Saturday, with an all-day jazz and blues jam-session that welcomes Grammy-nom John Lee Hooker, Jr., The Steve Arvey Horn Band, Kathy Jo and The Bluzification Band to the stage. Visit dunedinwinestheblues.info for more info. Nov. 13-14, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Fri., 5-11 p.m. Sat., Downtown Dunedin, free. Read the rest of this entry »

Fri.-Sun., May 22-24: Fetish Weekend. Itching to break in a whip or have your nipples electrocuted? Toss your best fetish gear in the Honda and head over to Fort Lauderdale for the 14th annual Fetish Weekend. The largest fetish event in North America, this 3-day fiasco attracts 2,000 fetishists to its main ball and its themed socials: the beat & greet, alter ego, extreme players bash, and the pool party. Instead of a wine tasting or appetizer sampling, guests can mingle while “sampling” fetish gear and practices, from bondage to genital torture. Fetish workshops will cover all aspects of kink: pressure fetishes and objectification, body piercings, fire play, rhythmic impact play, and the art of cell-popping-semi-permanent branding with a searing point. Performances by Jackal & Hyde, Samar, Rebecca’s Rubber Room, Rubberdoll, and Ruby Luster. Dress code is strictly enforced so bring a few changes of your best rubber, vinyl, leather, corsets, sexy uniforms, fetish glam, gothic, kinky drag, and ultra formal wear. See Fetishfactory.com for more details.

Sat.-Mon. May 23-25. Caliente’s Memorial Day Weekend Bash. Poolside BBQ, nude gyro-sphere, caricatures, Jell-o wrestling, tiki bar karaoke, and a party later at Fiesta Night Club. 12-4pm. Caliente Resort 21240 Gran Via Blvd. Land O Lakes, FL 34637. Read the rest of this entry »

Sat., April 11: Taboo 2 : A masquerade party with a sexy fetish edge. Performances by Rubberdoll, Strukervawn, Rebecca’s Rubber Room, Evelyn Rose and the Vaudevillains. The event will also feature new fetish equipment, a naked dessert bars, and a rubber shadow box. 18+. $17-$20. The Castle in Ybor City.

Sat., April 11: Exotique Fetish Party. Fetish Factory’s 6th annual Exotique event – a tribute to 1950s fetish and the immortal Bettie Page. Participants are encouraged to break out their corsets, garters and girdles. The retro fetish theme is encouraged but not required, but a fetish dress code is strictly enforced! $15-$20. Purgatory Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale.

Sat., April 11. Fetish Circuit’s Monthly Party and Munch. All area fetish enthusiasts are encourage to come meet local players as well as a large group of Orlando Kinksters. The event will feature vendors with new toys and clothing, equipment, and a DJ spinning into the early morning. Fetish Circuit will also host its monthly munch earlier at MyPlace Bar & Grille. 9pm-3pm. $10. 18+. The Honeypot. Ybor City 1507 E 7th Avenue, Ybor City. Fetish Attire Requested. Read the rest of this entry »

Sun., March 29. Bikini Contest. Strokers hosts a $1000 bikini, calendar girl contest the last Sunday of every month. To sign up, email floridasfinestbikinibabes@yahoo. 11pm. Strokers 11236 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Fl. 33635.

Mon. March 30. Lingerie Mechanical Bull Riding Contest. Think Urban Cowboy except with hotter girls and less clothing. $1 drinks all night. Girls in lingerie drink free. $1000 in total prize money. Strokers 11236 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Fl. 33635.

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Wed. April 1. Pornaoke at the Pegasus. There’s no better way to spend a Wednesday night than watching your friends karaoke while grainy porn plays on the wall behind them. If the songs don’t have you laughing or moving, then the adult films will. The Pegasus Lounge. 10pm. 10008 N. 30th St Tampa. Read the rest of this entry »

Sat. March 14. Medical Fetish Party. Are you in the mood for some kinky sexual healing? Check out Fetish Factory’s medical-themed Fetish Party. Dress code is strictly enforced, so come out in your best dirty doc and naughty nurse outfits. $10 online.  $20 at the door. Purgatory Night Club. 1000 W. SR-84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315.

Sat. March 14. Fetish Circuit’s Monthly Bash. Tampa’s Fetish Circuit invites fellow fetish enthusiasts  to their monthly gathering at the Honeypot, which will offer a balcony view of the Rough Rider’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 7^th Ave. Attendants are also encourage to check out the monthly Tampa Munch earlier in the day at MyPlace Bar & Grille on Busch Blvd.

Sun. March 15. Spring Break Party w/ DJ Lauren Lane. SocialiteTravel.com and HRC VIP Events Presents: A Spring Break Kick-Off Party Hosted By Lauren Lane – Pacha NYC and the Hard Rock Calendar Girls! Lauren Lane is a New York City based DJ/Producer. Lauren regularly DJs at Pacha NYC and has also played at venues such as Cielo, Love, Sullivan Room, LeSouk, Water Taxi Beach, Deko, Bliss and Neptune Beach Club. She has also played at Karu and Y in Miami, as well as in Toronto at Century Room, Tryst and Lot 332. If you catch her set, you can expect to hear a mix of house/tech-house, minimal drums, deep, electronic, funky dance floor inspired beats. $15-$20. 10pm. The Kennedy Soho. 2408 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida.

Mon., March 16. Amateur Strip Contest. The 1^st & 3^rd Monday of each month The Penthouse Club Tampa holds a $1000 amateur contest for any women who think they know their way around a pole, and anyone interested in watching the display. Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday Feb. 22. Bikini contest. Florida’s Finest Bikini Babes. This spring break bikini contest happens every Sunday. Prizes are awarded at $500, $200, and $100. 5pm. Gilligans Bar and Grill (5232 Ocean Dr. Siesta Key 34242).

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Thursday – Saturday, Feb. 26-28. Nude Nite An exhibit celebrating the human form and featuring hundreds of pieces encompassing a array of sensual expression: paintings, photography, body painting, live performers, sculptures, and instillations. 6-12midnight. $20. 21+ (1925 E. 2nd Ave 33605, Ybor City)

Friday-Saturday, Feb 27th and 28th RuPaul. The famed male impersonator will perform at L’Olivier (Centro Ybor at the corner of 7th Ave. &16th St. Tampa, Florida 33605). Read the rest of this entry »