FLIX: THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND
By Alyn Darnay
Judd Apatow, a director known for both his edgy comic dramas and his eye for discovering unknown talent, has not been living up to his reputation lately. The King Of Staten Island is a prime example of that. I seriously don’t know what I’d classify this film as. Is it a comedy perhaps? No, because unless I missed something, there isn’t a single laugh in the whole film. OK, so maybe it’s a drama then? Again, no, because the drama is so light you miss that too. I guess I might refer to it as a stoner film, or cotton candy for the school-age set, or maybe even a tattoo tribute film.
Whatever you call it, the film is painful to watch. Maybe that’s the whole idea; make a film for people who want to watch two hours of its main character going through a meaningless, painful daily existence. Now there’s an idea I never again wish to see come to fruition.
I like Pete Davidson, he’s funny, so I’m baffled. On the one hand, you have a talented young comic actor – a mainstay on Saturday Night Live with a large fan base. On the other hand, you have a lost and very troubled young individual, and you choose to tell a loosely based, vapid story of his mental challenges instead of his rise to comic acceptance. That could have been an excellent film. This is not.
Here’s the storyline…
Twenty-four-year-old Scott (Davidson), a weed-smoking slacker, is still living at home with his overworked ER nurse mother (Tomei) on Staten Island.
He dreams of being a tattoo artist, an art form he seems to have little or no actual talent for. He’s quite satisfied sitting on a couch with his buds, getting lost in online games and clouds of smoke, while occasionally hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Powley). When his younger sister (Apatow) heads off to college, and a firefighter named Ray (Burr) starts dating his mother, Scott’s life starts taking a radical turn. Among the many things bothering him about his mom’s dating is the fact that it brings up the painful memory of his father, also a firefighter, who died in a fire when Scott was seven.
These two major developments, and several other minor chains-of-events, force Scott into the world in a way he never expected. Can he survive the catharsis and become a functional human being, or will he get lost in the ‘morass of the lost’?
There is nothing new here; it’s a standard doper film without the usual humor. The fact that Davidson is appealing as a performer, and has some real acting chops, helps the story a bit, but all his charisma doesn’t help the film come far enough to make it palatable for a general audience.
The film was released worldwide on Friday, June 12th.
My take…
If you’re up for this kind of film, by all means, watch it. Personally, I’d rather watch Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle or Superbad again.
Directed By: Judd Apatow
Screenplay By: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus
Cast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, Ricky Velez, And Steve Buscemi
THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND
Rating: 2.5 Stars (out of 5)
Rated: R (for language, drug use throughout, sexual content and some violence)
Running Time: 2 hours & 17 minutes
Alyn Darnay is a film critic; feedback is encouraged at adarnay@wiremag.com.
This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 8.2020
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TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and Nicole Halliwell with sounds by DJ Mika. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
BEARSURRECTION WEEK: April 6-12, 2020. BearSurrection Fort Lauderdale is back! For the fourth year in a row, this week-long festival has made its mark for the South Florida region and brings worldwide exposure to Bears and their admirers. A week full of fun, beach, music, parties, food, and fellowship is planned with The Grand Resort and Spa now the official sponsor hotel for the week. Events are currently being planned that will include a pool party at The Grand for Sunday, April 12th.
NAKED WEEK: April 13-19, 2020. Enjoy being naked during one of The Grand’s special Naked Weeks – where the entire property is clothing optional. Guests will be able to sunbathe in the buff on our sundeck, swim naked in the turquoise heated pool, and stroll in your birthday suit around our common grounds! Guests will be required to wear a towel only when you visit us in the office when purchasing alcohol or during breakfast and happy hours in the Club Room. Footwear is highly recommended.
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TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Josh Riptide. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
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HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
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HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and Nicole Halliwell with sounds by DJ Joshua Atoms. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
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MIAMI MOTEL STORIES: NORTH BEACH: An immersive theatre experience with stories based on the real lives of those who lived, worked & played there in North Beach. From the 1920s to now, the history of North Beach comes alive The Jungle Inn and prohibition starring Titans-Artist June-Raven Romero to stories of segregation and integration, snowbirds, domestic workers, the mob, Little Buenas Aires, the observant Jewish community, Versace’s murder at the Broadmoor Hotel, 7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach. Thursday-Sunday, February 6-29, 7:30 & 9:30pm. Free parking. miamimotelstories.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
BEARSURRECTION WEEK: April 6-12, 2020. BearSurrection Fort Lauderdale is back! For the fourth year in a row, this week-long festival has made its mark for the South Florida region and brings worldwide exposure to Bears and their admirers. A week full of fun, beach, music, parties, food, and fellowship is planned with The Grand Resort and Spa now the official sponsor hotel for the week. Events are currently being planned that will include a pool party at The Grand for Sunday, April 12th.
NAKED WEEK: April 13-19, 2020. Enjoy being naked during one of The Grand’s special Naked Weeks – where the entire property is clothing optional. Guests will be able to sunbathe in the buff on our sundeck, swim naked in the turquoise heated pool, and stroll in your birthday suit around our common grounds! Guests will be required to wear a towel only when you visit us in the office when purchasing alcohol or during breakfast and happy hours in the Club Room. Footwear is highly recommended.
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HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Inner Space Yoga with Joseph 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy $3 Stellas & $7 Titos.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday Brunch Extravaganza hosted by Noel Leon, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., join in for a Drag Gone Wild hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
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HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy Sunday Funday bar games with $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut flavors all night.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience, Brunchic. Two servings, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila’s Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays with drink specials.
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Josh Riptide. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and Nicole Halliwell with sounds by DJ Joshua Atom. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
ARTS & CULTURE
MIAMI MOTEL STORIES: NORTH BEACH: An immersive theatre experience with stories based on the real lives of those who lived, worked & played there in North Beach. From the 1920s to now, the history of North Beach comes alive The Jungle Inn and prohibition starring Titans-Artist June-Raven Romero to stories of segregation and integration, snowbirds, domestic workers, the mob, Little Buenas Aires, the observant Jewish community, Versace’s murder at the Broadmoor Hotel, 7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach. Thursday-Sunday, February 6-29, 7:30 & 9:30pm. Free parking. miamimotelstories.com
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
HÔTEL GATHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Get ready for Bingo Thursdays. For additional info, visit gaythering.com. 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
PALACE: Cafe con Leche Thursdays hosted by Missy Meyakie and Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305.587.3588 or visit palacesouthbeach.com. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.” 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
TWIST: Doll Brawl with Athena Dion. Music by DJ Aulden Brown. 2-4-1 drinks till 3 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. $3 Bud Lights & $7 Jack. Then join in for Bears & Hares at 9 p.m. Enjoy drink specials. No cover. 21+.
PALACE: Drag lunch 12-3 p.m. Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. Then at 7 p.m., Drag Madness hosted by TP Lords. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Heartbreaker. DJ JPS in Ballroom; and the Ultra Lounge with DJ Miik. $150 VIP room bottle special. No cover before midnight FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
TWIST: Always Packed with DJ D-STU “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Inner Space Yoga with Joseph 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy $3 Stellas & $7 Titos.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday Brunch Extravaganza hosted by Noel Leon, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., join in for a Drag Gone Wild hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Love Factory with red hot decor, shows, and beautiful dancers. No cover before midnight, for FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle specials all night.
TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika. 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy Sunday Funday bar games with $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut flavors all night.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience, Brunchic. Two servings, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila’s Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays with drink specials.
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Josh Riptide & Ebonee Excell. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and Nicole Halliwell with sounds by DJ Fernan Dcute. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
ARTS & CULTURE
MIAMI MOTEL STORIES: NORTH BEACH: An immersive theatre experience with stories based on the real lives of those who lived, worked & played there in North Beach. From the 1920s to now, the history of North Beach comes alive The Jungle Inn and prohibition starring Titans-Artist June-Raven Romero to stories of segregation and integration, snowbirds, domestic workers, the mob, Little Buenas Aires, the observant Jewish community, Versace’s murder at the Broadmoor Hotel, 7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach. Thursday-Sunday, February 6-29, 7:30 & 9:30pm. Free parking. miamimotelstories.com
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
HÔTEL GATHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Get ready for Bingo Thursdays. For additional info, visit gaythering.com. 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
PALACE: Cafe con Leche Thursdays hosted by Missy Meyakie and Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305.587.3588 or visit palacesouthbeach.com. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.” 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
TWIST: Doll Brawl with Athena Dion. Music by DJ Aulden Brown. 2-4-1 drinks till 3 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. $3 Bud Lights & $7 Jack. Then join in for Bears & Hares at 9 p.m. Enjoy drink specials. No cover. 21+.
PALACE: Drag lunch 12-3 p.m. Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. Then at 7 p.m., Drag Madness hosted by TP Lords. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: ‘90s Rewind. DJ JPS in Ballroom; and the Ultra Lounge with DJ Miik. $150 VIP room bottle special. No cover before midnight FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
TWIST: Always Packed with DJ Bill Hallquist. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Inner Space Yoga with Joseph 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy $3 Stellas & $7 Titos.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday Brunch Extravaganza hosted by Noel Leon, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., join in for a Drag Gone Wild hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Tribal Bitch with big shows, novelty acts, and beautiful dancers. No cover before midnight, for FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle specials all night.
TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika. 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy Sunday Funday bar games with $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut flavors all night.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience, Brunchic. Two servings, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila’s Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays with drink specials.
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Riptide. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and sounds by DJ Fernan Dcute. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
ARTS & CULTURE
MIAMI MOTEL STORIES: NORTH BEACH: An immersive theatre experience with stories based on the real lives of those who lived, worked & played there in North Beach. From the 1920s to now, the history of North Beach comes alive The Jungle Inn and prohibition starring Titans-Artist June-Raven Romero to stories of segregation and integration, snowbirds, domestic workers, the mob, Little Buenas Aires, the observant Jewish community, Versace’s murder at the Broadmoor Hotel, 7450 Ocean Terrace, Miami Beach. Thursday-Sunday, February 6-29, 7:30 & 9:30pm. Free parking. miamimotelstories.com
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
HÔTEL GATHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Get ready for Bingo Thursdays. For additional info, visit gaythering.com. 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
PALACE: Cafe con Leche Thursdays hosted by Missy Meyakie and Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305.587.3588 or visit palacesouthbeach.com. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.” 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
TWIST: Doll Brawl with Athena Dion. Music by DJ Aulden Brown. 2-4-1 drinks till 3 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. $3 Bud Lights & $7 Jack. Then join in for Bears & Hares at 9 p.m. Enjoy drink specials. No cover. 21+.
PALACE: Drag lunch 12-3 p.m. Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. Then at 7 p.m., Drag Madness hosted by TP Lords. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Merge with big shows, novelty acts, beautiful dancers and a surprise RuPaul star. DJ JPS in Ballroom; and the Ultra Lounge with DJ Miik. $150 VIP room bottle special. No cover before midnight FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
TWIST: Always Packed with DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Inner Space Yoga with Joseph 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy $3 Stellas & $7 Titos.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday Brunch Extravaganza hosted by Noel Leon, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., join in for a Drag Gone Wild hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Merge with big shows, novelty acts, beautiful dancers and a surprise RuPaul star. No cover before midnight, for FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle specials all night.
TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika. 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy Sunday Funday bar games with $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut flavors all night.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience, Brunchic. Two servings, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila’s Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays with drink specials.
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Riptide. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and sounds by DJ Bryan Reyes. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
HÔTEL GATHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Get ready for Bingo Thursdays. For additional info, visit gaythering.com. 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
PALACE: Cafe con Leche Thursdays hosted by Missy Meyakie and Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305.587.3588 or visit palacesouthbeach.com. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.” 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
TWIST: Doll Brawl with Athena Dion. Music by DJ Aulden Brown. 2-4-1 drinks till 3 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. $3 Bud Lights & $7 Jack. Then join in for Bears & Hares at 9 p.m. Enjoy drink specials. No cover. 21+.
PALACE: Drag lunch 12-3 p.m. Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. Then at 7 p.m., Drag Madness hosted by TP Lords. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Bubble Gum Fridays: Winter World. DJ JPS in Ballroom; and the Ultra Lounge with DJ Miik. $150 VIP room bottle special. No cover before midnight FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
TWIST: Always Packed with DJ Bill Hallquist. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Inner Space Yoga with Joseph 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy $3 Stellas & $7 Titos.
PALACE: Enjoy Saturday Brunch Extravaganza hosted by Noel Leon, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m., join in for a Drag Gone Wild hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
THE MANOR: Oscar G with shows, novelty acts and dancers. No cover before midnight, for FL Residents 21+. After midnight, members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. $3 well drinks 11 p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle specials all night.
TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika. 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Enjoy Sunday Funday bar games with $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut flavors all night.
PALACE: Join in for the most iconic brunch experience, Brunchic. Two servings, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila’s Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays with drink specials.
PALACE: Missy Meyakie Lepaige hosts Mondays Are A Drag with beer and burger specials.
TWIST: VJ Nathan presents Pop with DJ Riptide. “Never a cover… Always a groove.“
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Then join in for Tight Ass Two’s Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation-based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.
PALACE: Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with half off tacos and tequila specials. Hosted by Noel Leon. Shows at 7 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Arroz con Mango with Carla Croqueta. Music by DJ Mika. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers, $1 off well, $2 off call & $3 off premium drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your donations to play. Trivia night starts at 8 p.m. Winner gets $50 off their bar tab for the night. $3 PBRs & $7 Absolut all night.
PALACE: Way Back Wednesday hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with shows from 7-11:30 p.m. “Every Queen Needs A Palace.”
TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, featuring Josefina La Globos and sounds by DJ Bryan Reyes. Showtime 1 a.m. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”
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