Social Miami events August 21-30

"Laugh Fest"

Wednesday, August 22, 8 p.m.

The Reach for the Stars Foundation is hosting their first ever "Laugh Fest" featuring Fort Lauderdale's THEY Improv troupe. Tickets are $15 plus tax (2 drink minimum), and 100% of the ticket sales goes to Reach for the Stars. Guests must be 18 or older. Come out and support a great cause - THEY will make you laugh!!


IMPROV Comedy Club at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood
305-865-5588



Red Cross Young Professionals Karma Yoga

Thursday, August 23, 6 p.m.

A workshop to benefit your mind and spirit! Enjoy an hour of yoga at Miami's most luxurious fitness facility where you will be provided a locker, yoga mat and bottled water. The event is sponsored by vitaminenergy, Eggwhites Catering, lululemon athletica, and SocialMiami.com. After-class refreshments and goody bags for all participants. Proceeds from the evening benefit The American Red Cross of Greater Miami & The Keys. Valet parking available. YPRC members $20; nonmembers $30.


The Sports Club LA/Miami
Four Season Towers, 4th Floor
1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-728-2517



Chocolate Tasting Party

Thursday, August 23, 7 - 10 p.m.

The ancient Mayans' Garden of Eden didn't have an apple tree—it had a cacao tree, the plant used to make chocolate. Strangely enough, chocolate didn't even exist for another half millennium. Then why was it so special? Come taste the world's best chocolate, learn everything about the "food of the gods," and mingle with other chocolate lovers-turned connoisseurs, just like you, at Miami's premier chocolate event. $25 online, $30 at the event. All profits go to charity.


Romero Britto Gallery
818 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-6033






Generation Obama Miami

Saturday, August 25, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Hear Senator Barack Obama speak. Must be 21 years of age to attend event at Mansion. RSVP required. Admission begins at $100 ($25 for students with valid student ID). Avoid long lines and RSVP online.


Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-442-7464






Ron Magill's Sex and the Animals

Saturday, August 25, 8 p.m.

Join Miami Metrozoo's Goodwill Ambassador Ron Magill for a fascinating slide presentation about mating behaviors in the wild. Presented in a lighthearted and fun manner, the program offers education through entertainment with unique and sometimes humorous depictions of mating rituals of animals from around the world. You'll learn unbelievable facts about animals. Tickets are $30 and include complimentary wine and dessert beginning at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Service Dogs Project, that provides support dogs to patients suffering from MS, Parkinson's and other debilitating illnesses.


Broward Library Auditorium
100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-274-8537






Caribbean "Team" Up Night

Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 10 p.m.

Join Equinox Fitness Club and Sandals Resorts for an evening of fitness, food, fun and frolic to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. Your $15 donation includes refreshments, a fitness class and the use of the club's state-of-the-art fitness equipment. There will be raffles throughout the event with great prizes, and a special raffle for a weekend getaway to any of Sandals' luxury resorts in the Caribbean. So get in the spirit and come on out—a prize goes to the best Caribbean-inspired fitness outfit!


Equinox Fitness Club
786-473-5708 (Olivia)






Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Luncheon & Boutique

Thursday, August 30, 10:30 a.m.

Katherine Fernandez Rundle, the first female Hispanic state attorney in Florida, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the Latin Auxiliary of Douglas Gardens at The Miami Jewish Home & Hospital during the group's annual "Hot, Hot, Hot" Summer Luncheon & Boutique. Rundle was appointed Miami's state attorney in 1993 and re-elected four times. The boutique will offer a vast collection of fashion and home accessories. Lunch begins at noon, and kosher dietary laws are observed. All proceeds from the event fund the salaries and equipment for the Music Therapy Program at Douglas Gardens. In conjunction with the University of Miami music therapy program, this program has become an effective tool in reaching patients with dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. The minimum donation is $45 per person and valet parking is available.


Douglas Gardens at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital
5200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami
305-762-1382






Showcase of Artworks from the Ann Storck Center

Thursday, August 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities at the Ann Storck Center are using art to discover their unique abilities and gain independence in everyday tasks. See this exhibition of their exceptional artworks, all of which will be available for sale, and enjoy the hospitality of Grumpy Dick's. A portion of the proceeds from the entire evening at the restaurant will go to the Center.
Pictured: "Chef 5" by Mindy S.


Grumpy Dick's Seafood & Grill in the Fountains Shops
801 S. University Drive, Plantation
954-452-1952






South Beach Fights Poverty with Fashion

Thursday, August 30, 7 to 10 p.m.

Style and Image Network and The United Nations Association of the Greater Miami Area's Young Professionals for International Cooperation invite you to an ethical fashion event to raise awareness about global poverty. See the stunning collection of Orangia's Janelle Funair of Miami. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members and can be reserved online.


The Bentley Hotel
510 Ocean Drive, South Beach
786-262-8555 (Patrick Valme)