“The Art Of Drag” Fundraiser Returns - Star-Studded Performances And Culinary Delights Come Together To Support Arts And Culture Programs

"’The Art of Drag’ is a community favorite that sells out each year because it is such a fun event,” said Jennifer Homan, Executive Director of the Hollywood Art and Culture Center. "This is a night where creativity, community, and performance come together to support the arts. The team at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale puts on a phenomenal show helping the Center raise much needed funds for our arts programs."

This year’s event will highlight performances by the Aquanettes, joined by Celebrity Guests Dey Gonzales Lopez, Founder of The FIT Gallery and Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood and Board Member of The Center. The evening will also welcome back crowd favorite John Mabry, community arts advocate and board secretary, who will take the stage for his sixth consecutive appearance at this fundraiser.

Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle and silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Highlights include a Hard Rock Spa Basket, Wine & Dine package with dinner for two at a Hard Rock fine dining restaurant, and the ultimate Bora Bora Cabana Experience for up to 10 guests at the Guitar Hotel pool, valued at more than $2,500.

Proceeds from “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit the Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale will provide the perfect backdrop for this vibrant evening, with a three-course dinner and show included in the ticket price. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert and a complimentary beverage: choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with tiers including Diva Sponsor for $2,500, Champagne Sponsor for $5,000, and Presenting Sponsor for $10,000.

To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://bit.ly/artofdrag2025.

About Hollywood Art and Culture Center

Founded in 1975, the Hollywood Art and Culture Center (known as The Center) provides a central space that unites the community and serves as an inclusive catalyst and incubator for South Florida artists and performers to activate and elevate their work. The purpose is to help people connect, create and communicate to improve well-being and strengthen our community through art and cultural experiences for residents and visitors. The Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as the county's third oldest arts nonprofit and serves over 55,000 guests each year. The campus includes the new Hollywood Arts Hub that adjoins the current Main Galleries in the historic 1924 Kagey Home in downtown Hollywood, which features a 110-seat Arts Auditorium, Create More Art Studio, Digital Media Lab, and the Imagine Courtyard. The Center presents year-round programs and venues that make numerous art forms accessible to all ages. In addition to the contemporary galleries in the Kagey Home, The Center operates the Artist In Residence Studios in the Art School on campus, manages facilities and delivers performances at the 500-seat Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, and festivals and screenings at Cinema Paradiso Hollywood for independent, foreign language and first-run films. The Center is located at 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. For more information, call: (954) 921-3274. Or visit: www.artandculturecenter.org.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale, continues the tradition of offering an immersive and interactive entertainment experience with leading drag entertainers. Sold out audiences indulge in a variety of show concepts performed by the Aquanettes and an elevated bar and dining menu. Aquaplex is open Tuesday through Sunday nights with weekend brunch shows. Happy hours are Tuesdays through Fridays starting at 5 p.m. Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 about one-mile east of I-95. For more information, call: (954) 567-0987. Or visit: aquaplexftl.com. It is the sister property to Aquaplex Key West at 711 Duval Street, Key West, Florida 33040 which has gained the reputation as the leading entertainment destination on the southernmost tip island with a multitude of experiences all under one roof including the Aqua Theater & Bar, Back Bar, 22& Co. Bar and the Aquabelle Fusion Food Truck. The Birdcage Cabaret Show, a Las Vegas style production hosted by internationally recognized entertainer, Christopher Peterson, is featured on select nights.