Part of the Gay Fort Lauderdale Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 16, 2026
High-energy Friday drag dinner revue hosted by Amanda Austin with Drag Race's Lucky Starzz and the AquaMarines.
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Sat, Oct 17
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Aquanettes Brunch at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: a Saturday afternoon drag brunch hosted by Velvet LeNore featuring Mhi'ya from Drag Race Season 16.
WeeklySat, Oct 17
7 PM - 9 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
The Aquanettes Review at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: a Saturday night drag dinner show of over-the-top glamour and high-energy performances.
WeeklySun, Oct 18
2 PM - 4 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Aquanettes Brunch at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: a Sunday afternoon drag brunch show hosted by Nicolette, with brunch entrees and bottomless cocktails.
WeeklySun, Oct 18
7 PM - 9 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
80s/90s Retro at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: a Sunday night drag dinner show of 80s and 90s hits hosted by London Adour.
WeeklyWed, Oct 21
7 PM - 9 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Balls to the Wall Bingo at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: Wednesday dinner, drag performances and bingo rounds hosted by Velvet Lenore, featuring Mhi'ya from Drag Race S16.
WeeklyThu, Oct 22
7 PM - 9 PM
Aquaplex, Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Impersonations at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale: a Thursday drag dinner show of music-diva impersonations hosted by Amanda Austin.
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