Category: Ft. Lauderdale

PAW Patrol™ Adventure Play at the Museum of Discovery and Science 9/12/25 – 1/10/26

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PAW Patrol™ Adventure Play at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 09/12/2025-01/10/2026, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Kids and families can now play and save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol™ pups, at the brand-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play traveling exhibit presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and Chewy VetCare, opening September 12 at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, this interactive exhibit gives kids and their grown-ups an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment. The exhibit runs through January 10, 2026.
Families will visit Adventure Bay with a group of eight rescue pups. Each pup is inspired by a real-world job like a police officer (Chase), a firefighter (Marshall), a construction worker (Rubble), a fearless pilot (Skye) and more. Just as the heroic pups, who believe “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” work together to protect the community on the TV show, families will work together to save the day with a can-do attitude. In the process, kids learn about different jobs within a community and how those real-life professionals coordinate to keep people safe and happy.
Each of the pups has special skills, gadgets and vehicles to help them on their rescue missions. In the exhibit, families are invited to pop on a pup pack containing their own imaginary tools and check out the lay of the land from the lookout tower. They can head to Jake’s Mountain and scope things out near the snowy slide to see if anyone is in trouble. They can also board the PAW Patroller, push buttons, and drive it up the mountain to help Rubble and Everest rescue a snowboarder stuck in the snow. Those with a taste for foodie adventures can whip up tasty treats in Porter’s Café and help Adventure Bay win the Tallest Cake Competition by stacking cake layers as high as they can. Families can also cruise Adventure Bay aboard the Sea Patroller, steering it to rescue baby seagulls and turtles.

The hands-on, immersive PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit is a fun way for the whole family to learn bravery and heroism, with exciting stories. The whole family will learn how to combine their skills to problem-solve together and save the day.

Wanna Be Weekends in October and November: No Job Too Big!
MODS will extend the PAW Patrol: Adventure Play experience with Wanna Be Weekends, taking place every Saturday and Sunday in October and November. These themed weekends feature engaging, hands-on activities highlighting real-life community heroes and STEAM-based careers. From designing rescue vehicles and building homes to meeting local police officers, firefighters, first responders and even learning how to be a pilot, families will discover how teamwork, compassion and problem-solving shape the world around us. Thanks to support from the JetBlue Foundation, young aviators will have the chance to explore flight science and aviation careers through special programming and guest speakers.

On select days, Chewy VetCare will also host an interactive Vet Clinic, where children can step into the role of animal caretakers by practicing empathy and learning how to care for pets and other animals in need.

Each weekend brings new partners, fresh adventures and opportunities for children to imagine how they can make a difference just like the heroic pups of Adventure Bay.

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play is included with admission to MODS. For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/exhibit/paw-patrol-adventure-play/.

The Glassworker 9/5/25

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The Glassworker
Friday, 09/05/2025-09/07/2025, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

A young glassworker-in-training living with his pacifist father finds his apprenticeship upended by an impending war and the arrival of an army colonel to their seaside town.
In a town divided by duty and class, Vincent, a glassmaker’s son, and Alliz, a violinist who is the colonel’s daughter, fall in love. As their bond grows, rising tensions between their families threaten to pull them apart. Brought to life through stunning hand-drawn animation, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love, family, and the price of staying true to your art.

“Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film ever, and as Walt Disney did with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Riaz creates a masterpiece on his very first try.” – Next Best Picture

Sep 5, 2025 at 6:00pm (Fri)Sep 5, 2025 at 8:00pm (Fri)Sep 6, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sat)Sep 7, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sun)Sep 7, 2025 at 3:00pm (Sun)

AutoNation Free Car Care Clinic – Fort Lauderdale, FL 8/23/25

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AutoNation Free Car Care Clinic – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, 08/23/2025-, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Mercedes Benz of Fort Lauderdale
2411 S Federal Hwy.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

To keep young drivers safe and vehicles road ready, AutoNation is helping local families start the school year off on the right track by hosting free one-hour Car Care Clinics at select stores.

AutoNation’s expert technicians will share essential car care advice such as jumpstarting a battery, proper tire inflation, changing a flat tire, checking vehicle fluids and safety items to store in a car in case of an emergency, and more.

Clinics will also incorporate driver safety education led by local community partners on topics from distracted and impaired driving to proper driving positioning, seatbelt usage and more. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and will receive a mini car care kit with essential items.

Parents and guardians must attend with their young drivers. For more information and to register for an AutoNation Car Care Clinic, visit https://tinyurl.com/3kppjetb.

Broward Center Fall Classes Open House 8/23/25

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Broward Center Fall Classes Open House
Saturday, 08/23/2025-, 10:00 am-02:30 pm
Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will host its free annual open house showcasing fall classes on Saturday August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. First time students who register in person at the open house will receive a 10% discount.

During the open house, guests can tour the education center, observe or participate in classes, meet the teaching artists, sing in Broadway Karaoke, win prizes, and enjoy an array of family activities and light refreshments.

Singing, dance, improv and acting classes for children, teens and adults at the Broward Center are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a fun and supportive environment. Special classes for people with physical and intellectual disabilities are also available. Additionally, students have the opportunity to audition to be in a show or represent the Broward Center at upcoming community performances.

Fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 2 and the majority continue for 10 weeks. Classes are limited in size and tailored to the appropriate age and skill levels from beginner to more advanced. All class fees include complimentary parking. Online class registration is quick and user friendly, and students who purchase a second class can enjoy a 10% discount on any additional class.

Fall classes and open house schedules are available at BrowardCenter.org/Classes. Guests who plan to attend the open house are encouraged to RSVP in advance via online registration form at https://browardcenter.wufoo.com/forms/rsvp-open-house-fall-classes-2025/, via email at registrar@browardcenter.org, or by phone at 954.468.2689.

Bhagavad Gita Decoded 9/7/25

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Bhagavad Gita Decoded
Sunday, 09/07/2025-09/11/2025, 06:30 pm-07:45 pm

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Cost: Free

Ancient wisdom for everyday life
Nobody can bring you peace and happiness except yourself.
Join Sunandaji for a five-part online series on Chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita. Through a clear, practical explanation of each verse, she will teach us how the wisdom of Vedanta can help us develop strength, clarity and peace in everyday living.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale 9/10/25 – 10/19/25

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-10/19/2025, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present its fourth annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The fine art exhibit, running from September 10 through October 19 during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela).

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Meet the Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale 9/10/25

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Meet the Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present its fourth annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The fine art exhibit, running from September 10 through October 19 during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 10 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Guests may register for the free preview reception at bit.ly/HFLVivaPreview2025.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Wild Rescue at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 9/5/25 – 1/15/26

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Wild Rescue at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 09/05/2025-01/15/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26 Notes: Tickets may be purchased at the box office upon arrival.

Wild Rescue, an uplifting film following the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life, opens at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Friday, September 5. Produced by Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc., Wild Rescue is based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and its dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild animals. The film is narrated by Marc Summers of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” and Food Network’s “Unwrapped.”

From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox evacuated during a wildfire, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments and the delicate balance of wildlife care. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance – and that hope is worth fighting for.

Wild Rescue was filmed using the latest Red Digital Cinema camera systems, including the Red Raptor VV X. The film team captured breathtaking detail and dynamic range, enhancing every visual element for an unparalleled cinematic experience. Combined with cutting-edge aerial cinematography, immersive sound design and advanced visual effects, the film delivers a visually stunning and emotionally rich theater experience.

The official trailer for Wild Rescue can be viewed at wildrescuemovie.com.

At MODS, explore Broward County’s wildlife and ecosystems in the immersive Nature Explore: Outdoor Exhibit. This interactive space fosters biodiversity by inspiring environmental stewardship, sustainability and lifelong learning for all ages. Guests can dig like a gopher tortoise, build a coyote den and craft butterfly wings from natural materials — showcasing the importance of Florida’s wildlife corridors and conservation. The exhibit supports the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation by raising awareness about protecting and connecting vital habitats across the state.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The film Wild Rescue is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Florida Summer Strings 8/17/25

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Florida Summer Strings
Sunday, 08/17/2025-, 03:00 am-04:30 pm
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: $25

Hello all,

Join us for one of the concerts this weekend with Musicfor America Strings joined by European guest artists in residence under the baton of Music Director, Lorenzo Turchi-Floris.

Friday, August 15 at UUFBR in Boca Raton

OR

Sunday afternoon, August 17 at UCC Church in Ft. Lauderdale

See attached flyer for locations and times!

Share and post the attached flyers so more folks may join us !

Live Music & Festival Wrap-Up 8/19/25

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Live Music & Festival Wrap-Up
Tuesday, 08/19/2025-, 05:30 pm-06:30 pm
Wild Sea Las Olas
620 East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost:

Tuesday, August 19 at The Riverside Hotel’s Wild Sea Room in Ft. Lauderdale

Join us for a casual Festival Wrap-Up with drinks and music by the Musicfor String Quartet and acclaimed classical guitarist, Alessio Nebiollo

History Fort Lauderdale presents “A Stitch in Time” Free Quilt Show Series Launch 9/7/25

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “A Stitch in Time” Free Quilt Show Series Launch
Sunday, 09/07/2025-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds. This free public exhibition series, launching with the Sunday, September 7 collaboration with the Southern Star Quilt Guild, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship.

Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and showcased inside the New River Inn Museum, offering visitors a rich blend of craftsmanship and history.

Additional shows are scheduled for Sunday, October 5 and Sunday, March 8, 2026 with collaborators to be announced.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) 9/14/25

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Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)
Sunday, 09/14/2025-, 05:00 pm-06:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life.

Sierra Falconer’s perceptive debut feature immerses us in the rhythms of life on Green Lake, drawing us into distinct slices of life unfolding. Each chapter introduces new lives and relationships portrayed with subtlety and nuance, capturing the quiet beauty of human connection. Against the backdrop of the lake, the characters experience a profound yearning for something different while discovering new facets of themselves — independence, joy, excitement, and heartache.

Kinky Boots: The Musical 9/18/25

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Kinky Boots: The Musical
Thursday, 09/18/2025-09/25/2025, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Direct from the London stage, the ‘freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical of the decade’ (The Hollywood News) KINKY BOOTS, comes to U.S. cinema screens with this dazzling musical. Come sporting your own most outrageous KINKY BOOTS for a free mixed drink at any screening.
With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), this ‘dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting’ (Time Out) award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s heartwarming and beloved musical, based upon the Miramax movie written by Geoff Deane & Tim Firth, filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London makes its way back to South Florida for a 4-night stay at Savor Cinema.

Based on true events, this huge hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie, a factory owner, struggling to save his family business and Lola, a fabulous entertainer with an exciting idea, the pair learn to embrace their differences. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, they create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!

Run time: 133 minutes including one 10 minute intermission

Remember, come sporting your own most outrageous KINKY BOOTS for a free mixed drink at any screening.

Photography as Art 9/17/25

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Photography as Art
Wednesday, 09/17/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Presented by James Schot, Photography as Art takes you on a journey through pre-visualized narrative explorations—experiments in light, optics, and composition, all shaped by the precision of traditional photographic tools.

Photography as Art takes you on a journey through pre-visualized narrative explorations—experiments in light, optics, and composition, all shaped by the precision of traditional photographic tools. Through intricate staging and logistical coordination, this documentary embraces the artistry of the camera itself, inspired by a deep passion for the medium.

Presented by James Schot, the featured works stand apart from digitally constructed imagery, often mistaken for software-generated compositions. To define this distinction, he describes his photography as a bridge between analog and digital. Step into the creative mind behind the lens and discover the artistry woven into each framed canvas.

SPECIAL GUESTS: James Schot

Eight Stories About My Hearing Loss 9/10/25

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Eight Stories About My Hearing Loss
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $5.00

When I became deaf at the age of 23, I decided to get a cochlear implant. As I began to regain my memories of lost sounds, I asked myself: How does someone who doesn’t hear listen?
Diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural progressive hearing loss in the first grade, Charo became fully deaf by the age of 23, and received a cochlear implant against her parents’ wishes. Structured with eight distinct stories and questions, Mato’s autobiographical documentary flits between childhood stories and digressive memories, the scientific and medical explanations of hearing loss and implants, and poetic ruminations on the nature of life and language. Mato uses the film to process her own experience, interweaving home videos of her childhood with the stories and lives of people she’s interviewing for the film, and exploring the stories and lives of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing while resisting a monolithic experience. A beautiful, highly personal film processing and celebrating the experiences of those with hearing loss.

ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence Opening Reception 10/17/25

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ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence Opening Reception
Friday, 10/17/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

The ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence will explore the aesthetics of Florida through the lens of the Gilded Age of America from October 10 through January 2, 2026. This unique member’s exhibition delves into the beauty, wealth and historical significance of Florida’s past, bringing together a collection of stunning works that capture the essence of the state’s opulent history.
ArtServe will feature two solo exhibitions awarded through the Broward County Cultural Division: “Please Touch” by artist Cary Daly and “Marking the Moments” by artist LuRu.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on October 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that will feature live music by the jazz band Totem Cave.

Shoshana 8/29/25

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Shoshana
Friday, 08/29/2025-09/04/2025, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv.

Set in 1938, the film takes place in Tel Aviv, where tensions are high as the British, under their League of Nations mandate, attempt to maintain order in a city with a mixed Arabian and Jewish population. Thomas Wilkin, a British deputy superintendent of the Palestinian police, becomes romantically involved with Shoshana, the daughter of Ber Borochov, a co-founder of the Zionist labor movement.

It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley 8/29/25

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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Friday, 08/29/2025-09/04/2025, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.
IT’S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST OF MEMPHIS), covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice and boundary-pushing artistry, who left the ’90s music world reeling when he died suddenly, at age 30, after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Grace.” Told through never-before-seen footage from Buckley’s archives and intimate accounts from his mother Mary Guibert, former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser, Jeff’s former bandmates, including Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred, and luminaries like Ben Harper and Aimee Mann, IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY illuminates one of modern music’s most influential and enigmatic figures.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 8/24/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 08/24/2025-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open two hours early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Mai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian ShowsMai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian Shows 9/11/25

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Mai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian ShowsMai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian Shows
Thursday, 09/11/2025-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Mai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian Shows
3599 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: 45

Palermo, Landsman & Ross presents Mai-Kai and Mingle, benefiting Children’s Harbor, to be held at the Mai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian Shows. This will be a night filled with delicious food, refreshments, entertainment, raffles, and networking–all for a great cause. All of the event proceeds will directly benefit Children’s Harbor to help its mission of strengthening families and equipping teens who have aged out of foster care in South Florida. Tickets are required. For more information about this event, please contact events@childrensharbor.org.

Dine Out Lauderdale at Ocean2000 8/3/25

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Dine Out Lauderdale at Ocean2000
Sunday, 08/03/2025-09/30/2025, 05:00 pm-
Ocean2000
2000 North Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $60

Celebrate unique coastal flavors with serene ocean views and a sumptuous 3-course, prix fixe Dine Out Lauderdale dinner menu from Executive Chef Steve Mendez.

Available Sunday through Thursday, throughout August and September.

APPETIZER
select one:

Arugula Salad (GF, N)
baby arugula, creamy goat cheese, candied walnuts,
fresh strawberries, lemon vinaigrette

Spicy Tuna Tartare
ahi tuna, avocado, sesame oil, crispy wonton chips

ENTRÉE
select one:

Pan-Seared Snapper (GF)
herb crusted, asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, citrus beurre blanc

Grilled Seafood Paella (GF)
shrimp, mussels, clams, saffron infused rice,
roasted bell peppers, peas, fresh herbs

6 oz Filet Mignon & Tempura Shrimp
truffle infused mashed potatoes, red wine reduction

DESSERT
select one:

Vanilla Panna Cotta (GF, V)
rich cream, vanilla bean, berry compote, mint leaves

Chocolate Fondant
sea salt, caramel

Catch & Cut Uncorks an Evening of Wine, Cuisine and Conversation with Shafer Vineyard 9/10/25

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Catch & Cut Uncorks an Evening of Wine, Cuisine and Conversation with Shafer Vineyard
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-, 06:30 pm-
Catch & Cut
1309 E. Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $295

Uncork an unforgettable evening as Catch & Cut presents a wine dinner with Shafer Vineyards on Wednesday, Sept 10. From the Shafer Vineyard to the table, guests will enjoy an intimate, immersive epicurean experience with five courses. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Celebrating the artistry of food and fine wine, Catch & Cut Managing Partner and Executive Chef André Bienvenu will prepare a thoughtfully curated five-course menu, each dish expertly paired with exceptional wines from Shafer Vineyards, hand-selected by Certified Sommelier Stephan Cole. Each pour will showcase the richness of the season and the nuance of the vintage.

Guests will enjoy an exclusive experience promising a night of elevated flavors, warm hospitality and engaging conversation with Shafer Vineyard South East Director of Sales Melinda Barrett, Chef Bienvenu and Certified Sommelier Stephan Cole.

Wine Maker Elias Fernandez has been making wine at Shafer Vineyards for 40 years, forging the winery’s style of opulence, balance, and elegance. The Shafer Vineyards property has been the site of grape growing and commercial winemaking since 1880, during Napa Valley’s first boom as an American wine country. Napa’s pioneer vintners not only filled San Francisco’s wine cellars but shipped wine across the country and earned gold medals at the 1889 Paris Exposition. Shafer Vineyards takes inspiration from nearly 150 years of our passionate and gifted predecessors, who saw the rich promise of this site, cared for it meticulously, and preserved its beauty and power for future generations.

Pairing passion with every pour, the five-course menu includes:

First Course:
• Crab and Lobster Avocado Sphere – Spicy mustard sauce and red masago, paired with 2023 Chardonnay, ‘Red Shoulder Ranch,’ Napa Valley, Carneros, CA

Second Course:
• Bluefin Tuna Tartare – Pickled wakame salad with seaweed cracker and togarashi salt, paired with 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘TD-9’, Napa Valley, CA

Third Course:
• Berkshire Pork Belly – Crispy with cherry berry compote, paired with 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘One Point Five’, Napa Valley, CA

Fourth Course:
• Colorado Lamp Chop – Coffee crusted with mango jelly and mint oil, paired with 2019 Syrah, ‘Relentless’, Napa Valley, CA

Fifth Course:
• Rosewood Ranches American Wagyu – Grilled rib cap with bordelaise and red sea salt, paired with 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Hillside Select’, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, CA

Dessert:
• Chef’s Selection

Chefs Helping the Homeless 9/27/25

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Chefs Helping the Homeless
Saturday, 09/27/2025-, 06:00 pm-
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

Broward Partnership will host its annual Chefs Helping the Homeless event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, presented by Lauderdale BMW of Pembroke Pines. Since 2007, this signature evening has united the community and South Florida’s top chefs to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Guests will kick off the evening with a lively cocktail reception at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, where they’ll draw numbers to determine their surprise dining destination—revealed only by their chauffeur. From there, guests are whisked away by limousine to one of Broward’s premier restaurants for a multi-course, wine-paired dinner and a personal visit from the Executive Chef.
All proceeds directly support Broward Partnership’s mission to help individuals regain stability, secure employment, and obtain permanent housing.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: Cocktail Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Participating Chefs & Restaurants Include:
• Chef Alex Becker – Kuro at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Chef Angelo Elia – Casa D’Angelo (Fort Lauderdale)
• Chef Youssef Hammi – The Secret Garden
• Chef Michael Lewis – Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
• Chef Robbyns Martinez – Anthony’s Runway 84
• Chef Lyndsey Waters-Soto – TRP Taste
For tickets, tables, and sponsorships:

Chefs Helping the Homeless

Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Museum of Discovery and Science 8/9/25,8/10/25

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Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 08/09/2025-08/10/2025, 10:15 am-04:15 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior $23

Tickets are on sale now for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on August 9 and 10!

This popular limited-time event, produced in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and locally presented by Chewy VetCare, celebrates the power of imagination with a weekend full of Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed fun, including an exclusive meow-gical Meet and Greet with Gabby, the beloved costumed character.

Enjoy paws-on activities like:

• MerCat’s Water Walking Spa
• The Hamster Kitty Craft
• Cozy storytime sessions
• A Museum-wide scavenger hunt to find Gabby’s friends
• And more!

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Reservations are first-come, first-served. Guests without a reservation may not be able to meet Gabby or take a photo.

Tickets include:
• Meet and Greet with a costumed Gabby character (not Laila Lockhart Kraner, who plays
Gabby on the show) within your reservation time.
• Museum admission.
• Additional Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed activities.

It’s a purr-fect celebration for curious kids and families!

Plus, during your visit to MODS, uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through final days of the dinosaurs during Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals! This captivating traveling exhibit, developed by Stage Nine Exhibits and locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, takes you through the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of the dinosaurs. Guests will marvel at life-size animatronic dinosaurs and mammals, complete with realistic movements and sounds, and delve into fascinating educational and interactive hands-on activities including cutting-edge paleontology experiences as they journey through extinction, evolution and resilience.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

For more information about Gabby’s Dollhouse, please visit GabbysDollhouse.com.

For more information about MODS, please visit mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

South Florida Career Fair – A Career Fair For Professionals 8/21/25

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South Florida Career Fair – A Career Fair For Professionals
Thursday, 08/21/2025-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 N. Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15 in Adv $30 @ the Door

South Florida Career Fair

Connecting the Best Companies with the Best Candidates

This is a Career Fair for Professionals!

Info: (954) 565 – 5750

email: MemberServices@SouthFloridaChamber.org

Register to Exhibit at the Broward County Chamber of Commerce Shopping Cart at www.SouthFloridaCareerFair.com

Or Register on Eventbrite at https://SouthFloridaCareerFair.eventbrite.com

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 4pm – 8pm

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North Conference Center and Hotel

6650 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Matching Career Seekers with the Best Careers

Save Time & Cut Recruiting Costs + Free Job Postings.

Making Connections Face to Face with Qualified Candidates

Reach the Most Local Qualified Talent

Our Events are Ideal for All of Your Hiring Needs

Dozens of Community Partners

Hundreds of Media Partners

Email, Text, Fax, Social Media, Phone Campaigns

Job Sites & Job Boards Promotion

Don’t Miss This Great Event!

Register to Exhibit at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/product-category/career-fairs/cf082125/

Presented by the Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Miami-Dade County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Chamber of Commerce, CHAMBER APPROVED Local, Regional, State & National, and International Chamber of Commerce, plus many other World Class Organizations!

The Broward County Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Chamber of Commerce, CHAMBER APPROVED & It’s Partners are the first and original presenters of the Broward County & South Florida Expo’s with 812 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows since 1998, Over 49,658 Exhibitors, Over 1 Million Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products!!

Our Mission

At the Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Our “Highest Priority” is to “Bring Business to Our Members.” When you join our chamber, you, in effect, are hiring a professional marketing company, a public relations firm, a multi-media consultant, an advertising firm, a merchant services company and an “Outside Sales Force” at an incredible “mere” fraction of the cost. Our specialty is driving new customers to your door, to your phone and driving traffic to your website.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BONUS – Two Memberships for the Price of One. When you join the Broward County Chamber of Commerce, you will receive a one year gratis membership into CHAMBER APPROVED – Your Local, Regional, State, National & International Chamber of Commerce which gives you exposure and brings your business from all over South Florida and the United States. Your company will be listed on the BCCC website and the Chamber Approved Website with a combined total of more than 2 million hits every month.

Annual Membership Drive Bonus – TWO MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIP with your annual membership purchase!

Join today, Call 954-565-5750 You can also join online at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/broward-county-chamber-of-commerce/

if you would like to finance your annual membership with a small monthly payment, you can join at https://www.browardbiz.com/join

Sign up for our Newsletter at www.ChamberRSVP.com

Email Here With Questions About This Event

Register for ALL Future Expo’s Here

www.ChamberRSVP.com

Broward County Chamber of Commerce

(954) 565 – 5750

275 Commercial Blvd Suite 280

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

www.BrowardBiz.com

Sistrunk Souls For Success – Back-to-School Community Resource Fair 7/26/25

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Sistrunk Souls For Success – Back-to-School Community Resource Fair
Saturday, 07/26/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free (registration required)

The YMCA of South Florida, in partnership with The Experience Foundation, will host this FREE back-to-school community resource fair at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale. The fair takes place from 11 am to 3 pm and is open to everyone (pre-registration is required).

Onsite services and resources will include free backpacks & school supplies, health screenings (medical, vision, immunizations, etc.), workshops, and much more!

To receive services, parents and students must pre-register online.

St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 8/14/25

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St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome
Thursday, 08/14/2025-08/24/2025, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome takes you on a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures: St. Peter’s (one of the 25 destinations most visited by international tourists from all over the world), St. John in the Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Four majestic buildings – each with a precious papal altar, each a treasure trove of timeless works of art and a destination for millions of travelers and pilgrims over the centuries.

Aug 14, 2025 at 5:30pm (Thu)Aug 18, 2025 at 5:30pm (Mon)Aug 23, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sat)Aug 24, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sun)

South Florida Business Conference and Expo 2025 8/21/25

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South Florida Business Conference and Expo 2025
Thursday, 08/21/2025-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 N. Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
RSVP / Register
Cost: $15 in Adv $30 @ the Door

Call Theresa Ford, Event Coordinator Today at 954-565-5750.

Register Here: https://www.chamberrsvp.com/prod…/business-expos/be082125/

The Greatest Marketing, Exhibitor & Membership Package for your Business!

POWER Marketing, Membership & Exhibitor Package 1:

  1. Standard Exhibitor Space. (No Large or Free Standing Displays) Linen Covered Table, 2 chairs & table signage.

  2. Twelve Month Membership into Broward County Chamber of Commerce and into CHAMBER APPROVED.

  3. Four Social Media Blasts Reaching 350k professionals.

  4. One Email Blast to Business Owners in your zip code.

  5. One Press Release to 1,179 Media contacts & 1 Article on Florida Business News.

  6. Two Event Postings, 2 Coupon Postings, 2 Job Postings, 2 Store Item Postings, 2 Article Postings, 2 Gallery Postings on Website.

  7. Exclusive Exhibitor ONLY VIP Networking plus much more!

Price: Only $595, Value $2,795.00

South Florida Business Conference & Expo 2025 – THE LARGEST BUSINESS EXPO OF 2025!

This will be a FULL DAY OF BUSINESS with Breakfast Meetings, Lunch Meetings, Trade Show, Seminars, One on One Meetings, Speed Networking, Private Seminar Rooms available and special room rates to make the most of your Exhibitor Investment!

RESERVE YOUR EXHIBITOR SPACE NOW!

1) Before Prices Increase!

2) We limit the number of Exhibitors per category, so booking early is the BEST WAY to ensure you STAND OUT!!

3) Exhibitors who register early are assigned the BEST Locations on the Showroom Floor!

4) Immediate $395 Social Media Blast Free

Premier Sponsorships Available Now – Reach over 500,000 Professionals in South Florida through our Broadcasts!

Take one of the Extremely Valuable Sponsorships for this show, pay now and reap the benefits immediately and through all of 2025-2026.

Please email Event Questions to MemberServices@BrowardBiz.com

Put Your BUSINESS, Your BRAND, Your PRODUCTS & SERVICES in the SPOTLIGHT at the 2025 South Florida Business Conference & EXPO

Register at www.ChamberRSVP.com or CALL 954-565-5750

or https://www.chamberrsvp.com/prod…/business-expos/be082125/

This VIP Event is Being Held a the WORLD FAMOUS Fort Lauderdale Marriott North Resort & Conference Center!

Featuring a Business to Business Trade Show, Condo Operators & Property Managers Expo, International Expo, Technology Show, Hospitality Showcase, Real Estate & Developers Showcase, Finance & Venture Capital Expose, Start Up Exhibition, Medical & Senior Services, Health Fair, Career Fair, Motivational Seminars, Educational Workshops, Block Chain, Crypto-Currency & Artificial Intelligence Summit, VIP Networking, & How To Do Business With City, County, State & Federal Governments.

HIGH CALIBER ATTENDEES & HIGH CALIBER EXHIBITORS

There are Many POWERFUL Reasons that all 812 of our Expo’s have been Sold Out! One great one is the EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITOR ONLY NETWORKING That happens before the Show opens to the public. Don’t Miss Out On This KEY Networking Time. Your Exhibitor Table serves as Command Central for your Sales team!

Presented by the Broward County Chamber of Commerce plus many other WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATIONS

Exhibiting at South Florida Business Conference & EXPO 2025 allows your company to showcase your Companies products and services in front of hundreds of top-level executives, professionals, and key decision makers. Offering a great opportunity to debut new products and services at a very reasonable cost. This is a High Energy, High Quality Attendee, High Quality Exhibitor Networking Expo.

All of the Movers and Shakers in South Florida will be there!

We Make Exhibiting For Your Company EASY. We provide the Space, a Linen Covered Exhibitor Table, 2 Chairs and a Table Top Sign. All you need to bring is a fishbowl to collect business cards, bring at least 300 of your own business cards, Flyers, Brochures or Postcards about Your Company and a smiling face and a friendly personality and put your cell phone away for a few hours and we will provide you with new prospects and clients.

25+ Reasons to Exhibit at the South Florida Business Conference & EXPO 2025:

Secure new business contacts, develop prospect database, accelerate the sales process, access the decision maker, provide hands-on exposure to products and services, identify and assess new markets, maintain market viability, introduce a company to a new market, launch a new product or service, counteract competitor claims, generate media exposure, build brand awareness, recruit new distributors, retailers or representatives, recruit personnel with specialized skills, network with the regional business community, expand your business out of county and Internationally, gain customer feedback, maintain profile with competitors, test the market for new product or service development, identify and assess new markets, getting your customers to buy more, maintain or extend relationships with existing clients, trade show return-on-investment is lasting, market research, prevent client switching.

INFO: (954) 565 – 5750 www.ChamberRSVP.com

GROW Your Business, GROW Your Network, GROW Your Client Base, GROW Your Knowledge Base

Sponsored By Microsoft, Google & Constant Contact

Register here or at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/prod…/business-expos/be082125/

The Broward County Chamber of Commerce is the first and original presenter of the South Florida Business Expo with 812 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows since 1998, Over 49,689 Exhibitors, Over 1 Million Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products!!

Social Media Extravaganza including Facebook After-Hours, LinkedIn Meet Up, Google+ Circle Event, Twitter Networking, Meet Up Social Networking & Event Brite VIP Event.

The Miami Dolphins Will Be Present with great Tickets and Raffle Prizes.

The Miami Heat Will Be Present with Great Tickets and Raffle Prizes.

The Miami Marlins Will Be Present with Great Tickets and Raffle Prizes.

The Florida Panthers Will Be Present with Great Tickets and Raffle Prizes.

Ultimate Networking Will Be Hosting an Event & Seminar.

The Millionaires Investment Group Will Be Hosting an Event & Seminar.

Broward County Government Will Be Presenting On How To Do Business With Broward County.

Drinks, Entertainment, Over 150 Great Raffle Prizes worth over $150,000.00.

This EXPO & VIP Event Will Sell Out!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOST

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North Resort & Conference Center

The Broward County Chamber of Commerce has been assisting companies with their growth and development for over 30 years!

Sign Up For Our Official Newsletter Which Includes VIP Invites at www.ChamberRSVP.com

Our staff is on your team and at your service!

HAVE A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY!!!

Broward County Chamber of Commerce

275 Commercial Blvd. Suite 280

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Office (954) 565 – 5750

Fax (954) 906 – 8622

Website: www.BrowardCountyChamber.org

Our Mission

At the Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Our “Highest Priority” is to “Bring Business to Our Members.” When you join our chamber, you, in effect, are hiring a professional marketing company, a public relations firm, a multi-media consultant, an advertising firm, a merchant services company and an “Outside Sales Force” at an incredible “mere” fraction of the cost. Our specialty is driving new customers to your door, to your phone and driving traffic to your website.

Annual Membership Drive Bonus – TWO MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIP with your annual membership purchase!

Join today, Call 954-565-5750 You can also join online at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/broward-county-chamber-of…/

For those companies who want to pay monthly and finance their annual membership, they can do so at www.BrowardBiz.com/join

REGISTER NOW for the Largest Business Expo & Conference of 2025 at www.ChamberRSVP.com or CALL 954-565-5750

The Shadow of the Sun 8/14/25

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The Shadow of the Sun
Thursday, 08/14/2025-07/21/2025, 07:15 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

When a deaf young man asks his estranged older brother to join him in a musical contest, this salt-of-the-earth blue collar worker must dust off his musical chops in order to be his little brother’s voice.

Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Full Moon Affair 7/10/25

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Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Full Moon Affair
Thursday, 07/10/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier
250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.,
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062
Website
Cost:

Celebrate the magic of the full moon at Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier. The Full Moon Affair, synchronized to the lunar phases, takes place monthly from 7 to 10 p.m. With the iconic Pompano Beach Pier as the backdrop, Oceanic offers boundless views of the Atlantic Ocean and front row seats to the glowing moon rising.

Boasting breathtaking views from every angle of the restaurant, guests can enjoy a moonlit dinner on the oceanfront patios or inside in the oceanfront dining room. Each celestial celebration features a rotating selection of themed chef-inspired dishes, and specialty cocktails, all crafted to rejoice the full moon and changing tides.

Oceanic’s chef-driven menu features coastal-inspired cuisine with fresh seafood and creative dishes crafted with high-quality ingredients. Oceanic is dedicated to delivering a high-quality dining experience and warm hospitality.

The 2025 full moon schedule:
• July 10: Buck Moon
• Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon
• Sept. 7: Corn Moon
• Oct. 6: Hunter Moon (Supermoon)
• Nov. 5: Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
• Dec. 4: Cold Moon (Supermoon)

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach to Host Tiki by Twilight Full Moon Party 7/10/25

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Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach to Host Tiki by Twilight Full Moon Party
Thursday, 07/10/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach
65 N. Beach Road,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost:

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach invites the community to make moonlit memories at its monthly Tiki by Twilight full moon party. Sitting on an 18-foot elevation, the beachfront restaurant is the perfect front-row seat to admire the glow of the full moon rising above the tides.

The monthly event series revolves around the schedule of the full moon throughout the year. During each full moon, Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach adds a sprinkle of magic to the occasion with live music and themed tiki bar bites and tropical cocktails inspired by the full moon. Guests can dance in the moonlight or pull a seat up to the bar to watch the magical moon rise above the shoreline.

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach is the ultimate beachfront restaurant, where locals and visitors alike can walk right off the sand, sip on tiki bar cocktails and enjoy fresh, coastal-inspired eats — all with a stunning ocean view. The casual, family-friendly restaurant features a Florida Keys-style outdoor tiki bar, a cafe deck and a covered live music bandstand, plus lawn space for events. The charming, laid-back Old Florida ambiance of Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach offers live music every day and welcomes guests to bring their dogs or dress in their bathing suits after a day at the beach.

Helmed by Chef Ovidio “Nery” Leal, Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach features a delicious menu including casual seafood, sandwiches, smash burgers and salads. Highlights (“Lucky Picks”) from the breakfast menu include the Breakfast Burrito, Lucky’s Hangover Hash and Lucky’s Breakfast Scramble. The grab-and-go breakfast menu includes bagels, Danishes, muffins, croissants, coffee and orange juice. “Lucky Picks” on the lunch and dinner menu include Tuna Poke Nachos, Killer Conch Fritters, Island Chopped Salad, Tropical Shrimp Wrap, Florida Fish Sandwich, Hooked-Up Tacos, Mariner’s Platter, Lucky Fish Bowl, Triple Treat Burger, Key Lime Pie and Fried Oreos and Vanilla Sauce. The Happy Hour Menu, offered Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., features $7 cocktails, $5 draft beer and $6 wine by the glass.

Guests can enjoy live music Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on weekends, from 3 to 6 p.m., with no cover charge.

The 2025 full moon schedule:
• July 10: Buck Moon
• Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon
• Sept. 7: Corn Moon
• Oct. 6: Hunter’s Moon (Supermoon)
• Nov. 5: Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
• Dec. 4: Cold Moon (Supermoon)

ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence 10/10/25

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ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence
Friday, 10/10/2025-01/02/2026, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

The ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence will explore the aesthetics of Florida through the lens of the Gilded Age of America from October 10 through January 2, 2026. This unique member’s exhibition delves into the beauty, wealth and historical significance of Florida’s past, bringing together a collection of stunning works that capture the essence of the state’s opulent history.
ArtServe will feature two solo exhibitions awarded through the Broward County Cultural Division: “Please Touch” by artist Cary Daly and “Marking the Moments” by artist LuRu.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on October 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that will feature live music by the jazz band Totem Cave.

Mr. Blake At Your Service! 7/18/25

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Mr. Blake At Your Service!
Friday, 07/18/2025-07/24/2025, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Since his wife’s death, Andrew Blake is depressed. In an ultimate impetus, he leaves London to go back to France, in the house he met her. This journey through happy days memories won’t go as planned.

Prime Minister 7/26/25

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Prime Minister
Saturday, 07/26/2025-07/31/2025, 05:15 pm-06:45 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

To rule is easy. To lead is hard.

A view inside the life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, capturing her through five tumultuous years in power and beyond as she redefined leadership on the world stage.
In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office.

Ardern quickly became one of the most recognizable leaders in the world. She drew global attention from people craving a sensitive and compassionate approach to the critical issues of our time. In private, she struggled with being a mother and proving herself to a public skeptical of women’s leadership. A series of crises – the Christchurch massacre, pandemic lockdowns, and disinformation-fueled protests outside Parliament – would test that leadership and the feminine touch she brought to it. She resigned from office in January 2023, shocking her supporters and critics alike.

Rebel with a Clause 8/13/25

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Rebel with a Clause
Wednesday, 08/13/2025-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the stuff of grammar legend.

What happened next is the stuff of grammar legend.
Ellen and her filmmaker husband, Brandt Johnson, took the table on the road, visiting all 50 states as Brandt
shot the grammar action. But this story transcends grammar. It’s the story of an epic quest in a divided time to
bring us all closer together.

Tatami 7/18/25

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Tatami
Sunday, 07/18/2025-07/24/2025, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Gripping, in all senses of the term.

In first feature film to be co – directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, an Iranian female judokas struggles with an ultimatum given to her by the Islamic Republic.

Co-directed by Guy Nattiv (Academy Award-Winner for Skin) and Zar Amir (Cannes Film Festival Best Actress – Winner for Holy Spider ), TATAMI follows Iranian female judoka Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Zar Amir), who travel to the World Judo Championships, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Championships, they receive a chilling ultimatum from the Islamic Republic: Leila must fake an injury and lose, or be branded a traitor. With her own safety and her family’s freedom on the line, Leila faces an impossible choice: submit to the Iranian regime, as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on for the gold. TATAMI is the first feature film to be co -directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker.

Life of Chuck 7/13/25

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Life of Chuck
Sunday, 07/13/2025-07/17/2025, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Every life is a universe all its own.

In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Escape Rooftop Bar Celebrates Morgan Wallen “I’m the Problem Tour” 7/11/25

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Escape Rooftop Bar Celebrates Morgan Wallen “I’m the Problem Tour”
Friday, 07/11/2025-07/12/2025, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Escape Rooftop Bar, The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Escape Rooftop Bar, the rooftop oasis at The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale, turns up the volume all weekend long in honor of country superstar Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” tour stop. Enjoy a Southern-inspired sunset vibe with a curated playlist of country favorites and two limited-edition Jim Beam cocktails named after Wallen’s hits: the “Last Night” Nectar and the “I’m The Problem” Elixir, each priced at $15.

On Saturday, July 12 from 2PM to 4PM, join the exclusive Summer Country Cocktail Party sponsored by Jim Beam featuring complimentary cocktail samples, country beats, and limited-edition swag (while supplies last). Whether pregaming the concert or enjoying a night out with friends, Escape Rooftop is the perfect place to toast Southern nights with unbeatable views just steps from the beach.

Follow @escaperooftopbar on Instagram for updates.

The Last Class 7/25/25

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The Last Class
Friday, 07/25/2025-07/27/2025, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

A Great Teacher Inspires Hope

American political economist, professor, author, and social media sensation Robert Reich teaches his final “Wealth and Poverty” class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students.

American political economist, professor, author, and social media sensation Robert Reich teaches his final “Wealth and Poverty” class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students. One thousand fill the biggest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus, the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations not to accept that the world has to stay the way it is. His belief in the next generation’s ability to take on the fight is inspiring.

Jul 25, 2025 at 5:30pm (Fri)Jul 26, 2025 at 7:30pm (Sat)Jul 27, 2025 at 5:00pm (Sun)

Fallen Fruit 7/13/25

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Fallen Fruit
Sunday, 07/13/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Special Guest: Written, Directed by Chris Molina

A heartbroken 20-something reluctantly returns to his childhood home in Miami, where he’s forced to reevaluate his relationships in the face of a looming hurricane.

Alex (Ramiro Batista), is a 20-something-year-old who begrudgingly moves back to his childhood home in Miami from New York after a breakup. Blinded by his optimism of returning to New York after the Summer, Alex underestimates the inevitable hurricane that is adulthood. As his Miami life takes its turns, Alex documents his version of rock bottom with an old camcorder found in his bedroom-turned-storage closet. Looking for an escape, he soon finds comfort in Chris (Austin Cassel), a random hookup, who shows him what a life in Miami might have to offer. Blinded by optimism and lust, the reality of adulthood comes flooding in, forcing him to begin to grow up.

Frida. Viva la Vida 7/25/25

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Frida. Viva la Vida
Friday, 07/25/2025-07/31/2025, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

An iconic and independent woman versus the artist tormented by agony and love.

The two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: on one side the revolutionary, pioneering artist of contemporary feminism and on the other, the human being, victim of her tortured body and a tormented relationship.

Jul 25, 2025 at 7:00pm (Fri)Jul 26, 2025 at 1:30pm (Sat)Jul 27, 2025 at 3:00pm (Sun)Jul 30, 2025 at 7:30pm (Wed)Jul 31, 2025 at 5:30pm (Thu)

Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night featuring PATRÓN Tequila 7/16/25

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Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night featuring PATRÓN Tequila
Wednesday, 07/16/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $45

Lona Cocina & Tequileria, celebrated Chef Pablo Salas’ beloved soulful Mexican concept on Fort Lauderdale beach, is offering the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable beachside fiesta every month at its event series Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night. Taking place every third Wednesday of the month on Lona’s oceanfront tequila terrace, Mercadito Night aims to transport guests to the heart of Mexico with unlimited access to food stations showcasing bites from Lona’s modern Mexican menu, as well as free-flowing Lona Margaritas.

This month, sip and savor summer Lona-style as the fun-filled event returns featuring a special collaboration with PATRÓN Tequila. Attendees (ages 21+ only), can enjoy tequila tastings and surprise experiences from PATRÓN, plus unlimited access to live action stations featuring a vibrant lineup of bites, curated by Lona’s Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña, including handmade Tamales, Empanadas, Guacamole, Tacos, Churros, and more. Add live music, interactive entertainment, and bottomless Lona Margaritas into the mix, and it’s a recipe for an incredible night full of flavor and fun at a great price.

Shop & Stroll a Summer Art Show at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 7/26/25, 7/27/25

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Shop & Stroll a Summer Art Show at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 07/26/2025-07/27/2025, 10:00 am-06:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Beat the heat at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s cool Summer Art Show on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, July 27, from noon to 5 p.m. This indoor art experience will showcase over 50 professional artists whose works will be displayed throughout the mall for guests to browse, enjoy and purchase.

Following the success of BLOOM, Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 2025 Earth Day juried art exhibition, the Summer Art Show continues the mall’s seasonal celebration of creativity. The event will feature a diverse collection of artists offering photography, paintings, drawings, wood, clay, metal, glass, sculpture and mixed media works of art.

Working in tandem with Brush Strokes, a working artist’s studio located at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, selected artists to date include Marilyn Williscoft, Mona Schaffel, Jana Hanbury, Tricia Rutsis, Hitomi Saito and Connie Commette. Artist selection is ongoing. Submission details and access to the artist entry form are available at https://bit.ly/galleriasas.

For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 7/27/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 07/27/2025-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open two hours early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Paradise Under Palmettos,” A Fine Art Exhibit 7/10/25 – 9/7/25

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Paradise Under Palmettos,” A Fine Art Exhibit
Sunday, 07/10/2025-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale/New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Paradise Under Palmettos” from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, September 7. This free summer fine art exhibit, highlighting Florida’s wildlife and untamed beauty, will feature works by award-winning artist Tim Forman plus local artists Tammy Seymour, Hitomi Saito, Stephanie Leyden, Marene Downs, Heather Neiman, Sara Schesser Bartra and Danielle Perry. A free meet and greet with the artists will take place on Thursday, July 10, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue). Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.

Tim Forman is the third generation of Formans to have been born and reared in South Florida. He first picked up the brush at nine years old under the instruction of Peter Olsen. By 17, Forman was receiving commissions. Primarily a self-taught artist, Forman’s work is the result of dedicated practice. He uses field sketches, plein air paintings, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in layers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the splendor and simplicity of the natural world around us. Through his work, Tim seeks to lift the spirits and inspire awe above our day-to-day lives.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Paradise Under Palmettos” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about “Paradise Under Palmettos” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Secret Asylum An Intimate Showing 7/18/25

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Secret Asylum An Intimate Showing
Friday, 07/18/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

Get ready to ignite your senses and connect with the pulse of our community! Join us for the 3rd annual Secret Asylum, a powerful exploration of intimacy, mental health, community, and the current state of our world. This year, the thought-provoking work of Alana DaCosta, Barry Gross, Crystal Terlingo, T$adik and a collective of innovative creatives will be featured.

Through the transformative power of music, spoken word, dance, and visual arts, Secret Asylum creates a safe space for expression, healing, and the building of a stronger, healthier community. Prepare to be moved as creatives delve into the dynamics that shape our lives and challenge the systems that impact our well-being.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Bach & Dvořák 7/25/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Bach & Dvořák
Friday, 07/25/2025-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
4849 N Dixie Hwy,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: 35

Summer shimmers with musical delight as South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) beloved Summer with the Symphony chamber music series returns to enchant and inspire. These intimate evening concerts bring soul-stirring performances to inviting, candlelit venues full of charm in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. After the concerts, enjoy special meet-and-greet opportunities with the musicians.

July’s program, “The Titans,” pairs two monumental works that showcase the brilliance and depth of chamber music. Bach’s dramatic Keyboard Concerto in D minor pulses with rhythmic intensity, while Dvořák’s vibrant String Quintet No. 2 brings folkloric flair and lush harmonies to the summer stage. Musicians Huifang Chen (1st violin), Erika Venable (2nd violin), Brandon Wu (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello), Amy Nickler (bass), and Catherine Lan (piano) will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie
Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra
is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This
season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The
Music of ABBA, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the upcoming Back to the Future featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

The series is presented under the artistic direction of Sebrina María Alfonso, music director of South Florida Symphony Orchestra and curated by SFSO pianist Catherine Lan. Summer with the Symphony 2025 is presented with the support of Holy Cross Health, Robert Smith, City of Coral Gables and OutClique (Media Sponsor).

General admission tickets for each program are $35. Student tickets are 50% off ($17.50 each). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Free First Thursday – Sunny Days/Starry Nights with All Day Mini Muse 7/3/25

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Free First Thursday – Sunny Days/Starry Nights with All Day Mini Muse
Thursday, 07/03/2025-07/03/2025, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.

Mini Muse
11 am – 6:30 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening of FREE art-making at NSU Art Museum, where you can express your creativity!

This drop-in art-making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone, and let your imagination run wild.

Materials are provided and all are welcome.

Celebrate Father’s Day on the Coast 6/15/25

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Celebrate Father’s Day on the Coast
Sunday, 06/15/2025-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N. Ocean BLVD,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33302
Website
Cost:

Celebrate Father’s Day on the Coast this Sunday, June 15, with a beachfront brunch and dinner at OCEAN2000. Enjoy live music, a signature buffet brunch with coastal selections, and curated cocktails. Dads receive a complimentary pint of Noble Wolf Pilsner and a keepsake glass. Brunch seatings run from 12:00–3:00 p.m. and are $79+ per adult, $45+ per child (12 & under). In the evening, savor Chef Steve Mendez’s dinner specials alongside the à la carte menu starting at 5:00 p.m., all with stunning ocean views.

Creativity Exploration: Mindful Metal Work 7/12/25

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Creativity Exploration: Mindful Metal Work
Saturday, 07/12/2025-07/12/2025, 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for members and U.S. Veterans; $25 for non-members

Creativity Exploration workshops inspired by Kiki Smith’s use of symbology, which often incorporates animals, plants, and mythic imagery to explore themes of the body, nature, and transformation, create a metal relief sculpture using tin and embossing tools.

Creativity Exploration: Charming Creature Creations 8/9/25

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Creativity Exploration: Charming Creature Creations
Saturday, 08/09/2025-08/09/2025, 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for members and U.S. Veterans; $25 for non-members

Creativity Exploration workshops to explore the world of mini animal sculptures in this hands-on creativity class inspired by artist Diana Parkhouse.

Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Liberty & Libations, their Annual July 4th Party 7/4/25

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Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Liberty & Libations, their Annual July 4th Party
Friday, 07/04/2025-, 04:00 pm-11:00 pm
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier
250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.,
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062
Website
Cost: $30

Stars, stripes and savory bites! Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier will host Liberty & Libations, a Fourth of July celebration, on Friday, July 4, on its oceanfront rooftop. Boasting boundless views of the beach, guests will enjoy a front row seat of the City of Pompano Beach fireworks display to celebrate America’s birthday.

Guests can toast to freedom with themed cocktails and a full-service bar, enjoy all-American bites, participate in raffles and giveaways and celebrate under the stars with party favors.

The City of Pompano Beach’s Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza will kick off at 5 p.m., followed by live music from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. The celebration will culminate with fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.

The full Fourth of July menu includes:
• Caesar Salad ($11) – Homemade Caesar, Parmesan, garlic croutons
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip ($15) – Pico de gallo, tortilla chips
• Grilled Chicken Wings ($12) – Eight wings, grilled to perfection
• Shrimp Cocktail ($18) – Horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce, roasted garlic rémoulade, lemon
• All American Burger ($18) – Chipotle aioli and bacon, onion jam
• ¼ Pound Hot Dog ($9) – Ketchup, mustard, chopped white onion
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($15) – Buttermilk-battered chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickles, homemade apple slaw, remoulade, brioche bun and herb sea salt fries
• Half Rack of Ribs ($16) – North Carolina rib rub and sauce, herb sea salt fries and homemade apple slaw
• Salmon ($26) – Sixty South Antarctic salmon, seasonal fresh vegetables, baby heirloom tomato vinaigrette
• Key Lime Pie ($9)

Guests may also reserve tables for dinner on the oceanfront patios, dining room and downstairs bars.

Available parking is located at the end of Atlantic Blvd. and A1A. Both street parking and the Pier Parking Garage are also available. Parking will be available at the Pier Parking Garage for $20 (cash only). Valet parking is available to guests for an additional fee through the City of Pompano Beach.

Starting at 8:45 p.m., eastbound vehicular traffic going onto the barrier island will be shut down for the duration of the fireworks show. It will reopen once the fireworks have ended. Pedestrians will still have access to walk across the bridge the entire day and night.

Mercadito Night: Meet the Makers Edition hosted by LALO Tequila 6/18/25

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Mercadito Night: Meet the Makers Edition hosted by LALO Tequila
Wednesday, 06/18/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $45+

Lona Cocina & Tequileria, celebrated Chef Pablo Salas’ beloved soulful Mexican concept on Fort Lauderdale beach, is offering the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable beachside fiesta every month at its event series Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night. Taking place every third Wednesday of the month on Lona’s oceanfront tequila terrace, Mercadito Night aims to transport guests to the heart of Mexico with unlimited access to food stations showcasing bites from Lona’s modern Mexican menu, as well as free-flowing Lona Margaritas.

This June, the flavor and fun-filled event returns as a special Meet the Makers Edition sponsored by LALO Tequila and its founder Eduardo “Lalo” González who will be in attendance as honorary host to mingle with guests, discuss the history and making of the brand, and guide a special cocktail making experience for attendees. Muralist Timothy Robert Smith will be also onsite to lead live painting demos and a discussion about his upcoming mural project transforming the lifeguard towers on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

In addition, attendees (ages 21+ only) can enjoy unlimited access to live action stations featuring a vibrant lineup of bites, curated by Lona’s Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña, including Tamales, Empanadas, Guacamole, Tacos and Churros, plus several LALO-inspired dish specials such as LALO Tequila-braised Barbacoa, Salsa Borracha Enchiladas and Cajeta with Tequila Flan. Add live music, interactive entertainment, and bottomless Lona Margaritas into the mix, and it’s a recipe for an incredible night full of flavor and fun at a great price.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents Take PRIDE! Zorita’s World Free Photo Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 6/19/25 – 7/13/25

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents Take PRIDE! Zorita’s World Free Photo Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 06/19/2025-07/13/2025, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 free photo exhibition
Zorita’s World, featuring photography highlights from the life and career of famed burlesque dancer, icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Zorita, along with costumes and other historical artifacts..

Zorita’s World offers a glimpse into the life and career of famed burlesque dancer and icon Zorita, as well as her same-sex relationships and networks of friends. The performer and entrepreneur pushed boundaries in Miami and beyond in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s – a time when so much of what she did was often controversial and illegal. Today, perhaps more than ever, her legacy and influence offer important lessons on the power of individuals in shaping history and making necessary waves towards progress. The exhibit is curated by Julio Capo, Jr., Ph.D., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.

Additional contributors to this year’s reception and exhibit are Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University. Capó curated a different exhibition on Zorita’s life in 2024 for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during Galleria Fort Lauderdale hours.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” is sponsored by co-presenter Galleria Fort Lauderdale and title sponsor The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Our Fund Foundation, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology” and “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.”

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Seventh Annual Family PRIDE Day Celebration 6/28/25

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Seventh Annual Family PRIDE Day Celebration
Sunday, 06/28/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Free

You belong here for an inclusive day of colorful exploration during MODS’ seventh annual Family PRIDE Day Celebration on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE at this all-ages special event during PRIDE Month sponsored by AARP, Bank of America, The Our Fund Foundation, OutClique magazine, UKG and Xpress Entertainment (in-kind).

Explore the science of rainbows with colorful activities and a lively parade through our exhibits! Enjoy hands-on experiments, create instantly drying tie-dyed T-shirts (bring your own or buy one for $5) and experience the dazzling PRIDE KaBOOM! show. Little ones (ages 0-6) can dance, create vibrant masks and make rainbow prints in a day filled with fun and discovery.

Plus, uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through final days of the dinosaurs during Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals! This captivating traveling exhibit takes you through the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of the dinosaurs. Guests will marvel at life-size animatronic dinosaurs and mammals, complete with realistic movements and sounds, and delve into fascinating educational and interactive hands-on activities including cutting-edge paleontology experiences as they journey through extinction, evolution and resilience. Developed by Stage Nine Exhibits and locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the exhibit runs through September 1, 2025.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

MODS is known as a family-friendly community connector. Being welcoming to all is at the forefront of the Museum’s everyday experiences. For more information about MODS Family PRIDE Day, please visit mods.org/2025pride.
For more information about the Museum, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Full Moon Affair 6/11/25

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Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier to Host Full Moon Affair
Wednesday, 06/11/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier
250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.,
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate the magic of the full moon at Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier. The Full Moon Affair, synchronized to the lunar phases, takes place monthly from 7 to 10 p.m. With the iconic Pompano Beach Pier as the backdrop, Oceanic offers boundless views of the Atlantic Ocean and front row seats to the glowing moon rising.

Boasting breathtaking views from every angle of the restaurant, guests can enjoy a moonlit dinner on the oceanfront patios or inside in the oceanfront dining room. Each celestial celebration features a rotating selection of themed chef-inspired dishes, and specialty cocktails, all crafted to rejoice the full moon and changing tides.

Oceanic’s chef-driven menu features coastal-inspired cuisine with fresh seafood and creative dishes crafted with high-quality ingredients. Oceanic is dedicated to delivering a high-quality dining experience and warm hospitality.

The 2025 full moon schedule:
• June 11: Strawberry Moon
• July 10: Buck Moon
• Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon
• Sept. 7: Corn Moon
• Oct. 6: Hunter Moon (Supermoon)
• Nov. 5: Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
• Dec. 4: Cold Moon (Supermoon)

Scientastic Summer Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science 6/9/25 – 8/8/25

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Scientastic Summer Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science
Monday, 06/09/2025-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Museum members: $300 per week Non-members: $350 per week Aftercare tuition starts at $55 per child for weekly camps. Multi-child discount – save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Pre-registration is required.

Children ages 5 – 10 can enjoy a SCIENTASTIC SUMMER STEM experience at MODS’ summer camp program, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. At Camp STEAMology, campers will enjoy interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment, including a weekly IMAX immersion.

From June 9 – August 8, select your Camp STEAMology adventure…better yet, explore them ALL!

Children ages 5 – 10 can choose from the following exciting themes:

• Space Exploration with NASA (June 9 – 13)
• Expedition: Dinosaur! (June 16 – 20)
• Magical Camp Witches and Wizards (June 23 – 27)
• STEM: Water Play (June 30 – July 3)
• Padawan Academy (July 7 – 11)
• Animal Adventures (July 14 – 18)
• Messy Matter (July 21 – 25)
• LEGO Creation Explosion (July 28 – August 1)
• Enchanted Forests: Myths and Legends (August 4 – 8)

Plus, uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through final days of the dinosaurs during Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals! This captivating traveling exhibit takes you through the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of the dinosaurs. Guests will marvel at life-size animatronic dinosaurs and mammals, complete with realistic movements and sounds, and delve into fascinating educational and interactive hands-on activities including cutting-edge paleontology experiences as they journey through extinction, evolution and resilience. Developed by Stage Nine Exhibits and locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the exhibit runs through September 1, 2025.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Camp STEAMology weekly camps cost $300 for Museum members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child for the four-day camp and $55 per child for weekly camps. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at https://mods.org/camp.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

ArtServe’s Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers Reception 7/25/25

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ArtServe’s Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers Reception
Friday, 07/25/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

The fashion-forward exhibition, Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers, will highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of South Florida’s local fashion designers. The exhibition will run from July 18 through September 19, 2025, with a focus on homegrown clothing and accessories. “Walk the Runway” celebrates the diverse fashion landscape of the region and its influence on global trends. A free public reception will take place on July 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

History Fort Lauderdale & Galleria Fort Lauderdale present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 Benefit Reception 6/18/25

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History Fort Lauderdale & Galleria Fort Lauderdale present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 Benefit Reception
Wednesday, 06/18/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $50

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025, a ticketed benefit reception and exhibition honoring and showcasing LGBTQ+ community advocates. On Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m., a special opening preview reception hosted by FayWhat?! and previous “Take PRIDE!” honoree Shawn “Kitty Meow” Palacious will pay tribute to 10 new impactful LGBTQ+ community leaders with a special performance by Rianna Petrone along with music by DJ Jay McCracken of Spiked Entertainment. From June 19 – July 13, the public is invited to view the FREE companion exhibition, Zorita’s World, featuring photography highlights from the life and career of famed burlesque dancer, icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Zorita, along with costumes and other historical artifacts. As an added bonus, attendees can meet Fred Fejes and Rick Karlin, authors of “Last Call South Florida – A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts,” for a book signing.

The 2025 “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Steve Glassman, City of Fort Lauderdale District 2 Commissioner; the Honorable Robert Lee retired judge; Scott Holland, vice president of operations and associate publisher of HotSpots! magazine and Happening Out Network; Michael Berry, complex general manager at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; FayWhat?! Albernas, of The FayWhat?! Show on the Happening Out Television Network; Velvet Lenore, entertainer and philanthropist; T.P. Lords, entertainer and choreographer; Tony Lima, CEO and executive director, SunServe; Franchesca D’Amore, founding president and executive director of TransEd and Ed Hashek, arts advocate and philanthropist.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 exhibit will feature photos and ephemera from Zorita’s World, the life and career of famed burlesque dancer and icon Zorita, as well as her same-sex relationships and networks of friends. The performer and entrepreneur pushed boundaries in Miami and beyond in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s – a time when so much of what she did was often controversial and illegal. Today, perhaps more than ever, her legacy and influence offer important lessons on the power of individuals in shaping history and making necessary waves towards progress. The exhibit is curated by Julio Capo, Jr., Ph.D., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.

Additional contributors to this year’s reception and exhibit are Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University. Capó curated a different exhibition on Zorita’s life in 2024 for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” is sponsored by co-presenter Galleria Fort Lauderdale and title sponsor The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Our Fund Foundation, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tickets for the June 18 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at www.historyfortlauderdale.org. Guests will enjoy a preview of the exhibit, special performances, an open bar, and light bites courtesy of Dom Caruso’s, Seasons 52 and P.F. Chang’s.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology” and “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.”

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light 6/24/25

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Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light
Tuesday, 06/24/2025-06/26/2025, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Academy Award-winning director Paul Wagner trains his lens onto one of the most influential American artists of the 20th-century. Prior to achieving her fame, Georgia O’Keeffe spent every summer from 1912-1916 taking art classes at the University of Virginia, where she rekindled her joy and desire to pursue painting, which she had considered giving up altogether.

Spiritually replenished, “The Mother of Modernism” headed for New York, upending the 1920s art scene with groundbreaking paintings of flowers, bones, and the splendor of the natural world. Denying her work depicted sexual imagery, she also posed nude for controversial photographs taken by Alfred Stieglitz. In the 1970s, isolated in the New Mexico desert, O’Keeffe emerged as a second-wave feminist icon.

Weaving together a fascinating and complicated story of an artistic life lived to the fullest, this essential biography features narration by Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes, and music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch (All of Us Strangers, Living).

Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge 6/7/25

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Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge
Saturday, 06/07/2025-, 07:30 am-06:00 pm
270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.
270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.,
Pompano Beach,, Florida, 33062
Website
Cost: Student Player: $30 Individual tournament entry: $50 Team of six: $300 Team of seven: $350 Team of eight: $400

Bump, set, give back! Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – is excited to host its 39th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge on Saturday, June 7, on Pompano Beach.

The community event will feature a fun-filled day of volleyball, a live DJ, a raffle, prizes, lunch, dinner, beverages and more to make a difference in the lives of adults and children with developmental disabilities. Co-ed 6’s volleyball teams are invited to participate in the beach volleyball tournament in competitive or recreational divisions.

Teams must consist of a minimum of six players and can be a maximum of eight players. Players under 18 years old must sign a waiver.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $150 to $10,000. Individual tournament entry is available for $50 and registration for a team of eight is $400. Registration includes a shirt, meals, drinks and prizes.

Proceeds benefit Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.

2025 sponsors are Beach House, Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill, Oceanic, Gulf Stream Brewery, TDON and CHEW.

Roar & Explore Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 6/8/25 – 8/31/25

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Roar & Explore Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 06/08/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior. $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Embark on a roaring adventure through the Museum of Discovery and Science’s Expedition: Dinosaur Rise of the Mammals, where science and fun collide! During Roar & Explore Weekends, you can dig for fossils like a paleontologist, uncover the secrets of how dinosaurs evolved into the animals we know today and explore the incredible story of the extinction event that reshaped life on Earth. Get hands-on with real fossils, make your own shark tooth necklace and investigate prehistoric ecosystems. Meet living dinosaur descendants in thrilling animal encounters, discover the tools and techniques scientists use to uncover ancient secrets and even step into the shoes of a paleontologist in the Dino Dig Pit. Little ones can hatch dinosaur eggs, create fossils and bring dino puppets to life in fun activities just for them. It’s a dino-mite journey full of discovery, science and excitement for all ages!

Expedition: Dinosaur Rise of the Mammals is presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Explorers also won’t want to miss the new, revolutionary HoloTheater, set to debut this summer with Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure, a stunning visual journey through 140 years of paleontology that brings dinosaurs to life in jaw-dropping fashion. This dynamic and immersive storytelling attraction, the first of its kind on the East Coast of the United States, uses three-dimensional holographic technology, precise laser-projection and video mapping to bring audiences up close and personal to life-size dinosaurs. Developed by BASE Xperiential, producers of mixed-media and live holographic entertainment and brought to market in partnership with MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF), the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant-screen films, the HoloTheater redefines museum storytelling offering an interactive learning experience that blends advanced holographic projection, panoramic visuals and spatial audio to engage and inspire guests of all ages.

All activities are included with admission to MODS. For more information, visit mods.org/expeditiondinosaur.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

From Friday, June 13, through Friday, August 8, the Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (excluding Saturday, June 28).

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 6/29/25

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 06/29/2025-06/29/2025, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free for Fort Lauderdale residents

Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.
Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 6/22/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 06/22/2025-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open two hours early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Pride Films Retrospective 6/5/25

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Pride Films Retrospective
Thursday, 06/05/2025-06/08/2025, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Please see website for exact showtimes.

It’s hard to imagine that the mid-1990’s was 30 years ago!

We had our first Baby Boomer president, and we could not stop “Thinking About Tomorrow”. If you were really cool you had a Blackberry, a first-generation Nintendo or PlayStation, and if you were really, really cool you had already upgraded from a Walkman to a Discman.

In the 1990’s Homosexuality was no longer considered an illness by the World Health Organization.

In 1991, the red ribbon became the international symbol of AIDS awareness. AIDS became the number one cause of death for U.S. men aged 25-44 years old in 1992. By 1994, AIDS became the leading cause of death for all Americans ages 25-44 years old.

On TV and movies, more LGBT characters were added that their sexual preference were not their defining character. In 1993, President Bill Clinton announced an end to a longtime ban on gay men and women serving in the U.S. military. The new policy was a compromise that pleased neither conservatives nor gay rights advocates. But it was a step on a long road to today’s military policy of inclusiveness and support of its LGBTQ+ members. In 1999, Clinton officially declared in a presidential proclamation, June “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month”.

When selecting our films for Pride Month, we chose films aimed to be insightful, nostalgist, educational and most important entertaining for the entire South Florida Community.

We would love for everyone to send comments to info@fliff.com that we can add to this page with their opinions and memories.

All films are FREE to FLIFF Members

ArtServe’s Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers 7/18/25

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ArtServe’s Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers
Friday, 07/18/2025-09/19/2025, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

The fashion-forward exhibition, Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers, will highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of South Florida’s local fashion designers. The exhibition will run from July 18 through September 19, 2025, with a focus on homegrown clothing and accessories. “Walk the Runway” celebrates the diverse fashion landscape of the region and its influence on global trends. A free public reception will take place on July 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Timpano Las Olas Offers Special Father’s Day Menu All Weekend 6/13/25

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Timpano Las Olas Offers Special Father’s Day Menu All Weekend
Friday, 06/13/2025-06/15/2025, 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Timpano Las Olas
450 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost:

Timpano Las Olas is offering a special Father’s Day menu available for dinner Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, from 4 to 11 p.m., and all day Sunday, June 15. Sunday brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with dinner service continuing from 4 to 10 p.m. Menu offerings include Roasted Oysters with Parmesan, garlic and herb breadcrumbs; Sautéed Prawns & Crispy Eggplant with Calabrian chili honey sauce; and an 18 oz. T-bone Steak served with crispy rosemary potatoes and bourbon butter. Visit timpanolasolas.com for additional information and reservations.

Island City Stage presents The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas 5/22/25 – 6/15/25

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Island City Stage presents The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas
Thursday, 05/22/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $43 – $55

A salacious love triangle, secrets and intrigue haunt the modern American tragedy The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas making its South Florida premiere at Island City Stage on May 22. The show runs through June 15.

In The Dying Gaul, a grieving screenwriter compromises his ideals to make a small fortune that enables him to climb from invisible poverty into the rarefied seductions and surreal beauty of the Hollywood Hills. Hailed in 1998 as the best American play by The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, The Dying Gaul premiered off-Broadway at New York City’s Vineyard Theatre to rave reviews. Craig Lucas later adapted the play into a 2005 film (starring Peter Sarsgaard, Campbell Scott and Patricia Clarkson) marking his directorial debut. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and the National Board of Review awarded the film Special Recognition for Excellence in filmmaking.

The personal and professional life of acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and film director Craig Lucas is as engrossing as his plays. Abandoned as a child when he was eight months old and adopted by a conservative Pennsylvania couple, he repressed both his Jewish identity and sexual preference for years. It was only till he embraced his identity as a gay Jewish man that he was able to develop as an artist and as a person. A 1973 graduate of Boston University, earning a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and theater, his mentor Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Anne Sexton, urged him to move to New York City to become a playwright. In 1979, his life-changing professional break took place when he collaborated with theater and film director Norman René. The two wrote several plays throughout the 1980s. They both achieved their biggest commercial and critical success in 1990 with Prelude to a Kiss, which earned a 1991 Pulitzer Prize nomination. The play was later made into a film starring Meg Ryan and Alec Baldwin. René died of complications from AIDS in 1996. Since 2001, Lucas has received numerous awards as a playwright, director and screen writer including a 2001 Obie Award and a 2003 New York Film Critics Award. In 2022, he was nominated for a Tony Award for the musical, Paradise Square.

Island City Stage’s production of The Dying Gaul is directed by Rogow and stars Amir Darvish (Jeffrey), Jorge Amador (Robert), Autumn Kioti Horne (Elaine), and Ted deChatelet (Foss).

The Dying Gaul is co-produced by Thel Boyette and David Page. Talent Sponsors are DC Allen & Ken Flick and the No Gay Hate Fund at The Our Fund Foundation. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Costume Sponsor is the Parrot Lounge. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., The SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, Warten Foundation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Tickets for The Dying Gaul are $43 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee) and $48 (Saturday and Sunday performances). A Mimosa Sunday performance will take place on Sunday, June 1, with tickets at $55. The show runs for two hours and five minutes with one intermission.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

Cheers for Charity: Safe Harbor Society Mixer at LauderAle Brewery 6/7/25

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Cheers for Charity: Safe Harbor Society Mixer at LauderAle Brewery
Saturday, 06/07/2025-06/07/2025, 02:00 pm-05:00 pm
Lauderale Brewery & Tap Room
3305 SE 14th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Buy Tickets
Cost: 35

Join Children’s Harbor and co-sponsors Benchmark Mortgage and Parker Dentistry at the nonprofit’s next Safe Harbor Society Mixer in Fort Lauderdale. The community is invited to come together, network, and spread awareness for a great cause. Everyone can join and sip on a rotating selection of LauderAle’s locally brewed beers, from tropical IPAs to rich stouts and seasonal specialties. Attendees can grab a bite from local food trucks offering gourmet appetizers, comfort food, and vegetarian options. Additionally, attendees will enjoy live acoustic tunes or a chilled DJ set while enjoying the summer vibes. All admission proceeds will directly fund Children’s Harbor’s mission of helping teens and families in the communities it serves. Tickets are required for this event. Attendees must be 21+.

Creativity Exploration: Curving, Coiling, and Creating 6/14/25

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Creativity Exploration: Curving, Coiling, and Creating
Saturday, 06/14/2025-, 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for members and U.S. Veterans; $25 for non-members

Inspired by the artist Joana Schneider, form a work of art by coiling and curving cord, yarn, and rope into an organic shape, going with the flow and peacefully creating.

Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of material exploration and the mind-to-body experience. Studies have shown that 45 minutes of creative activity a day reduces stress and offers mental clarity and relaxation. In addition to producing a sense of well-being, sessions expand participants’ perceptions of forms, while increasing brain connectivity through visual and cognitive stimulation. The workshop is led by educator Lark Keeler, a specialist in mindfulness education.

Preregistration Required. Space is Limited.

Creativity Exploration is made possible by the generosity of the Maurer Family Foundation.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Price, Debussy & Schubert 6/13/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Price, Debussy & Schubert
Friday, 06/13/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
4849 N Dixie Hwy,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $35 single concert; Student tickets are $17.50

Summer shimmers with musical delight as South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) beloved Summer with the Symphony chamber music series returns to enchant and inspire. These intimate evening concerts, once again, bring soul-stirring performances to inviting, candlelit venues full of charm in Fort Lauderdale and Miami through July. After the concerts, enjoy special meet-and-greet opportunities with the musicians.

June’s program, “Romantic Revelry,” presents a sweeping musical journey through passion, nuance, and emotion. The program includes Price’s expressive Fantasie No. 1 in G minor, the radiant, impressionistic textures of Debussy’s youthful Piano Trio in G major and Schubert’s richly emotional Piano Trio in E-flat major. Musicians Huifang Chen (violin), Claudio Jaffe (cello), and Catherine Lan (piano) will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the upcoming Back to the Future featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

The series is presented under the artistic direction of Sebrina María Alfonso, music director of South Florida Symphony Orchestra and curated by SFSO pianist Catherine Lan. Summer with the Symphony 2025 is presented with the support of Holy Cross Health, Robert Smith, City of Coral Gables and OutClique (Media Sponsor).

General admission tickets for each program are $35. Student tickets are 50% off ($17.50 each). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/25/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 05/25/2025-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open two hours early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 5/25/25

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 05/25/2025-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free for Fort Lauderdale residents

Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.

Free First Thursday – Sunny Days/Starry Nights 6/5/25

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Free First Thursday – Sunny Days/Starry Nights
Thursday, 06/05/2025-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.

Mini Muse
4:30 – 6:30 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening of FREE art-making at NSU Art Museum, where you can express your creativity!

This drop-in art-making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone, and let your imagination run wild.

Materials are provided and all are welcome.

Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/23/25 – 9/1/25

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Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 05/23/2025-09/01/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through the final days of the dinosaurs when Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, roars to life at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on May 23! This captivating traveling exhibit kicks off MODS’ Summer of Dinosaurs, a larger-than-life celebration filled with prehistoric adventures, hands-on discovery and dino-sized fun for the whole family. The exhibit runs through September 1, 2025.

Guests can expect to be awed as they encounter 12 gigantic animatronic dinosaurs and mammals including the mighty T.Rex, the armored Ankylosaurus and the curious Anzu brought to life with jaw-dropping movements and sounds. Guests can excavate fossils, create dinosaurs at the art spinner and test their skills in the Dino Operation Game. They can also dive into a 3D topography sandbox, scan fossils and explore a paleontologist’s field tent to uncover prehistoric secrets. Plus, guests can snap a selfie inside the mouth of a full-size T.Rex skull replica.
Adding to MODS’ Summer of Dinosaurs is the new, revolutionary HoloTheater, set to debut Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure, a stunning visual journey through 140 years of paleontology that brings dinosaurs to life in jaw-dropping fashion. This dynamic and immersive storytelling attraction, the first of its kind on the East Coast of the United States, uses three-dimensional holographic technology, precise laser-projection and video mapping to bring audiences up close and personal to life-size dinosaurs. Developed by BASE Xperiential, producers of mixed-media and live holographic entertainment and brought to market in partnership with MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF), the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant-screen films, the HoloTheater redefines museum storytelling offering an interactive learning experience that blends advanced holographic projection, panoramic visuals and spatial audio to engage and inspire guests of all ages.
Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals is included with admission to MODS.

For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/expeditiondinosaur.

Creativity Exploration: Making & Metamorphosis 5/10/25

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Creativity Exploration: Making & Metamorphosis
Saturday, 05/10/2025-, 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for members and U.S. Veterans; $25 for non-members

Inspired by the art of Kate Kato, transform art materials into a sculpture of a butterfly or moth while considering metamorphosis and mindfulness.

Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of material exploration and the mind-to-body experience. Studies have shown that 45 minutes of creative activity a day reduces stress and offers mental clarity and relaxation. In addition to producing a sense of well-being, sessions expand participants’ perceptions of forms, while increasing brain connectivity through visual and cognitive stimulation. The workshop is led by educator Lark Keeler, a specialist in mindfulness education.

Preregistration Required. Space is Limited.

Creativity Exploration is made possible by the generosity of the Maurer Family Foundation.

Birthday Block Party and Pool Bash at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center 5/10/25

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Birthday Block Party and Pool Bash at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
Saturday, 05/10/2025-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA / Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in Fort Lauderdale is celebrating its third anniversary, and the South Florida community is invited to join the ultimate Block Party on Saturday, May 10.

This exciting celebration is packed with a live DJ, family-friendly fun, delicious eats and treats from food trucks Kona Ice and Wingz on Wheelz 954, and interactive games and activities for everyone!

The fun does not stop there—cool off at our Pool Party featuring water games and refreshing poolside activities. It’s guaranteed to be a day filled with sun, music, and FUN!

Additionally, the Y will be hosting the following events leading up to the Block Party as part of the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center’s third anniversary celebrations:

• Member Appreciation Day (Monday, May 5 @ 7 a.m. – Noon) – The Y will serve complimentary refreshments for members from. Other activities include special group exercise classes and a wellness fair.
• Provident Hospital Reunion (Tuesday, May 6 @ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.) – Guests will come together in the Y’s Victory Black Box Theatre to honor the rich history and lasting impact of Provident Hospital.

For more information and to register to these events, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/la-lee-ymca-turns-3-4035703

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region & Annual Awards 5/22/25

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region & Annual Awards
Thursday, 05/22/2025-, 11:30 am-02:00 pm
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $95 per person

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s 2025 State of the Region & Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.). WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch will host this prominent event organized by the Broward MPO and local partners. This annual ceremony celebrates the impact of the MPO’s significant role in planning and directing transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the region and honors those who advocate for smart planning and connectivity. This year’s distinguished honorees are Glenn Wiltshire (Lifetime Achievement Award), Kareen Boutros (Champion Award), Bill Walker (Visionary Award) and Dodie Keith-Lazowick (Community Impact Award).

Previous Broward MPO State of the Region & Annual Awards honorees include Dr. George L. Hanbury II, president of Nova Southeastern University, Rufus James, airport director at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Lori Baer, executive director of Port Everglades Association, Alan Hooper, co-founder of Urban Street Development for The Restaurant People in Fort Lauderdale, George Platt, governmental and public policy law attorney and lobbyist, Gail Bulfin, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance VP, Joseph Yesbeck, T.Y. Lin’s International Rail and Transit Line of Business director, Beverly and Levoyd Williams, regional government officials and power couple policy makers, Richard Blattner, former Hollywood commissioner and past Broward MPO board chair, Christine Hunschofsky [D-96], Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Florida House of Representatives member and Sheila Rose, deputy city manager.

The event is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and supported by lead sponsors Deloitte, Port Everglades, WSP USA plus others such as Becker, Benesch, Brightline, Broward County Aviation Department, Broward County Transit, Broward Workshop, Cambridge Systematics, City of Coconut Creek, City of Deerfield Beach, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Hollywood, City of Miramar, City of Pembroke Pines, City of Plantation, City of Pompano, City of Sunrise, City of Tamarac, CTS Engineering, Florida East Coast Railway, Florida Power & Light, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, G.L. Homes of Florida, HDR Engineering, HNTB Corporation, Jacobs Engineering Group, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Port Everglades Association, SFRTA/Tri-Rail, Stiles, TYLin International, Urban Street Development and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman PL.

Tickets for the Broward MPO’s State of the Region & Annual Awards are $95 per person and available at www.browardmpo.org/state-of-the-region-annual-awards.

For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Henderson, Broward MPO, at (786) 985-6049 or at hendersonc@browardmpo.org.

There is Another Way 4/28/25

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There is Another Way
Monday, 04/28/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Savor Cinema

Combatants for Peace, nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes, is an extraordinary bi-national group of former enemy combatants—Israelis and Palestinians—working together during an ongoing armed conflict. Faced with escalating devastation and violence, the very core of the movement must face great challenges and show that there is another way. The first question they have to face is their own belief…is this possible?

Photography of Art 5/26/25

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Photography of Art
Monday, 05/26/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Photography as Art takes you on a journey through pre-visualized narrative explorations—experiments in light, optics, and composition, all shaped by the precision of traditional photographic tools. Through intricate staging and logistical coordination, this documentary embraces the artistry of the camera itself, inspired by a deep passion for the medium.

Presented by James Schot, the featured works stand apart from digitally constructed imagery, often mistaken for software-generated compositions. To define this distinction, he describes his photography as a bridge between analog and digital. Step into the creative mind behind the lens and discover the artistry woven into each framed canvas.

SPECIAL GUESTS: James Schot

Ada-My Mother the Architect 5/12/25

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Ada-My Mother the Architect
Monday, 05/12/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Ada Karmi-Melamede is one of the most accomplished architects in the world, yet her work remains largely unrecognized beyond architectural circles. In the 1970s, she moved to New York from Israel, following her husband’s rising career, and spent the next 15 years balancing academia, large-scale public projects, and motherhood. While teaching at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, she contributed to major urban initiatives, including a master plan for Con Edison, a study for mixed-use development along the proposed Second Avenue Subway, and a 1978 housing competition on Roosevelt Island—all while raising three young children.

But in the early 1980s, after being denied tenure at Columbia, Ada made a bold decision to leave New York and her family for the opportunity of a lifetime – the design of the new Supreme Court of Israel. While her career flourished, personal sacrifices mounted as she remained far from her family. Ada’s work gave physical form to some of Israel’s highest democratic ideals, shaping landmarks such as the Supreme Court Building, The Open University, the Israel Institute for Democracy, and Ben Gurion University, among many other civic institutions. Ada – My Mother the Architect, directed by Ada’s daughter, Yael Melamede, explores the profound tension between career and motherhood and a unique mother-daughter bond.

SPECIAL GUESTS
Introduction by Anthony J. Abbate, Professor, FAU School of Architecture
A virtual conversation with Yael Melamede follows the film

Wild Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/3/25, 5/4/25, 5/10/25, 5/11/25, 5/17/25, 5/18/25, 5/24/25, 5/25/25, 5/31/25

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Wild Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 05/03/2025-05/31/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Included with museum admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior. $23; Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure during Wild Science Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)! Ignite your creativity by making a lightsaber on Star Wars Day: May the 4th and journey into the heart of hurricane science with FREE admission to Eye of the Storm. From science enthusiasts to thrill-seekers, this month is your ultimate destination for fun, learning and excitement!

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You 5/4/25

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You
Sunday, 05/04/2025-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior. $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

It’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th from noon to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science!

Get ready for an interstellar adventure at MODS! Build a bot, train as a Padawan in our interactive Jedi workshop and engineer a starship to navigate challenges from a galaxy far, far away. Young Jedi (ages 0-6) can create Galactic Stars, launch ships into orbit and explore the magnetic mysteries of the universe. Discover the pull of gravity, the might of magnetism and the secrets of the cosmos in a day filled with starry adventures.

The force is strong with this one – may it guide you through an unforgettable day of discovery!

Plus, don’t miss the last few days of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at MODS which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. It is presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Star Wars Day activities are included with Museum admission.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

“Salut!” Julien Dassin sings Joe Dassin’s Greatest Hits 5/14/25

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“Salut!” Julien Dassin sings Joe Dassin’s Greatest Hits
Wednesday, 05/14/2025-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Pl,
lauderhill, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: $95-$145

Celebrate French culture and step into a universe of nostalgic melodies and timeless hits by Joe Dassin, the world’s most famous chansonnier, as his son, singer Julien Dassin, brings his father’s music and legacy to life on stage.

Through reimagined performances of Joe’s greatest hits, like “Les Champs-Élysées” and “Et Si Tu N’Existais Pas,” and backed by a full live band, Julien shares the journey of a musical icon who touched millions before his life was tragically cut short.

This concert isn’t just a tribute—it’s a celebration of love, family, and the songs that have shaped generations. Relive the magic of Joe Dassin’s songs in a musical evening filled with emotion and cherished memories. A night to remember for all generations!

Derby by the Beach: Kentucky Derby Watch Party at O2K Lounge 5/3/25

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Derby by the Beach: Kentucky Derby Watch Party at O2K Lounge
Sunday, 05/03/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N Ocean Blvd 33305,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: 0

Join the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at the beachfront O2K Lounge at Pelican Grand Beach Resort on Saturday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a stylish watch party featuring live music, themed cocktails, and savory tapas. Dress to impress— the first 50 guests in derby attire will receive a complimentary Mint Julep served in a commemorative glass. Experience a festive atmosphere, beachside and the chance to win prizes in the derby-themed contest.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival’s Drag Brunch To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar 4/27/25

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival’s Drag Brunch To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 12:30 pm-02:00 pm
The Well
2426 Wilton Dr,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $5 to reserve a spot; Brunch cost is extra/separate

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, presents a special Drag Brunch showing of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar at 12:30 p.m. on April 27 at The Well in Wilton Manors.

This special event, hosted by Jasmine Pryce Lords, will be a fabulous afternoon filled with amazing performances, delicious food, bottomless drinks and great company. Talented drag queens themed to the film will entertain during this scrumptious brunch. Come dressed to impress and get ready to have a blast!

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a 1995 American road comedy film starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens who embark on a road trip. Its title refers to an iconic autographed photo of Julie Newmar they carry with them on their journey. Newmar also has a cameo appearance in the film as herself.

This season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including premieres from 20 countries. OUTshine At-Home viewing will be available from April 28 – May 4.
OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by Gilead. The Premiere sponsor is Comcast with Grand sponsors Delta, Google and HotSpots! Happening Out. AHF, FastPrintz and Titos are Major sponsors and Axel South Beach, Hotel Greystone, Twist South Beach, Wilton River Suites, Lexi Goza/State Farm, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce are Supporting sponsors. Media partners include CultureOwl, Bulletin, #ILoveGayMovies, EDGE Media Network, Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, OUT SFL, Miami New Times, OutClique, QueerGuru, Skirt SoFlo, WIREMAG, Tampa Bay Gay, Mochee Digital Media, Luminary Catalyst and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Screening support is provided by The Well, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Planet Printer.
Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” Featuring Special Offers from Top South Florida Destinations 5/3/25

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Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” Featuring Special Offers from Top South Florida Destinations
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 09:00 am-10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Station (Various Locations)
200 SW 21st Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 5

Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” returns on May 3 offering $5 all-day train rides and special discounts at popular South Florida attractions. To add to the excitement, costumed characters, including Tri-Rail’s beloved mascot Conductor George Green, will make special appearances at four featured stations from 12 to 2 p.m.: MiamiCentral in Downtown Miami, Opa-locka, Fort Lauderdale off Broward Blvd. and West Palm Beach.

During this one day only event, train riders can enjoy exclusive rewards at participating attractions by showing a valid Tri-Rail ticket or EASY Card:
• Pérez Art Museum Miami – Free admission
• City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum – Free admission
• Opa-locka Heritage Journey – Free tote bag to the first 50 riders at the Opa-locka station, 15% off at the nearby JuiceDefined
• Museum of Discovery and Science – $2 off general admission
• History Fort Lauderdale – Buy one, get one free admission.
• Cox Science Center and Aquarium – Buy one general daily admission, get one free. (Up to four people per transaction.)
• Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society – 20% discount on general admission tickets. Discounts not available online.

Tri-Rail provides an affordable and convenient way to discover South Florida. Riders can hop on from any of the 19 conveniently located stations across South Florida and weekend fares remain just $5 for an all-day pass, and children under 5 ride free.

To learn more about Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” or to find train schedules, visit www.tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit 5/1/25 – 6/29/25

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit
Thursday, 05/01/2025-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Florida-based artist Christina Lihan transforms delicate paper into intricate sculptural landscapes, hand-cutting, folding, scoring and carving architectural forms that play with light and shadow. With a background in architecture from the University of Virginia and Columbia University, her work reflects a deep understanding of composition, technique, and design. Her meditative, labor-intensive process creates immersive environments that evoke a sense of place, often raising subtle questions of environmental justice. Her pieces have been exhibited internationally, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv, and she was recently commissioned to create eight large-scale sculptures for a new hotel in central London.

Fort Lauderdale artist and activist Abby Laughlin documents the beauty and history of mid-century modern architecture through photography and curated exhibitions. A former real estate professional with expertise in adaptive rehab, she brings a passionate, hands-on perspective to the importance of historic properties in shaping community identity. Laughlin serves on the boards of the Fort Lauderdale History Center and Docomomo US Florida, and is currently developing three major projects, including a fine arts book and a photography exhibit on mid-century landmarks. Her work captures both the nostalgia and urgency of preserving South Florida’s architectural heritage.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

Beginning May 1, History Fort Lauderdale will be open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

YMCA of South Florida’s Healthy Kids Day 2025 4/26/25

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YMCA of South Florida’s Healthy Kids Day 2025
Saturday, 04/26/2025-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost:

The YMCA of South Florida is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at seven of its locations across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

This free event, open to all South Florida residents regardless of YMCA membership, highlights health and wellness activities for children, such as summer camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more and offers a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities for the entire community to enjoy.

The mission of Healthy Kids Day is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Activities offered include sports and wellness demonstrations, bounce houses and slides, music with live DJs, community partner vendors, carnival games, food trucks, and much more. All attendees are also offered exclusive summer camp savings for registration onsite.

Additionally, the YMCA will host a special Salute to Fleet Week Healthy Kids Day at the Weston YMCA this year. It is a partnership with Top Gun Olympics and Broward County Public Schools JROTC. The Weston YMCA Healthy Kids Day will feature carnival games and activities for the entire family, the Top Gun Olympics fitness challenge with sailors, Marines, law enforcement and fitness enthusiasts, as well as robotics STEM activities.

Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Miami Marlins, Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Publix Charities.

For more information, contact the YMCA of South Florida at (954) 334-9622 or visit ymcasouthflorida.org/healthy-kids-day.

Healthy Kids Day Locations in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties:

• Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center | 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954) 989-9622

• Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center | 501 SE 1st Ave. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, (954) 889-9622

• L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center| 1409 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, (954) 467-2444

• Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center | 501 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029, (954) 727-9622

• Weston YMCA Family Center | 20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327, (954) 424-9622

• Village of Allapattah YMCA Family Center | 2370 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33142, (305) 635-9622

• South Dade YMCA Family Center | 9355 SW 134 Street, Miami, FL 33176, (305) 254-0310

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival’s Closing Night Film Four Mothers + Afterparty 4/27/25

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival’s Closing Night Film Four Mothers + Afterparty
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $75 + service fee

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, presents its in-person Closing Night Film – Four Mothers (Ireland/United Kingdom, 2024), a comedy about a shy, commitment-phobic gay novelist living with his elderly mother. The film screens at 6 p.m. on April 27 at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St. in Fort Lauderdale).

Four Mothers follows Edward, a burgeoning novelist whose debut young adult novel about queer romance gains unexpected popularity in the U.S. While preparing for a promotional book tour, Edward is also the primary caregiver for his 81-year-old mother, Alma, who is wheelchair-bound following a stroke. When his friends decide to attend a Pride event, they leave their own mothers in Edward’s care, resulting in a weekend filled with challenges as he manages four strong-willed, elderly women. The film explores themes of familial duty, personal ambition, and the complexities of caregiving. It vacillates between all too familiar moments of sadness as well as uproarious laughter.

The film runs 89 minutes.

An afterparty with light bites and an open bar featuring performances by Jasmine Pryce Lords and beats by DJ Erik Lords will follow at Savor Cinema Patio.

This season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including premieres from 20 countries. OUTshine At-Home viewing will be available from April 28 – May 4.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by Gilead. The Premiere sponsor is Comcast with Grand sponsors Delta, Google and HotSpots! Happening Out. AHF, FastPrintz and Titos are Major sponsors and Axel South Beach, Hotel Greystone, Twist South Beach, Wilton River Suites, Lexi Goza/State Farm, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce are Supporting sponsors. Media partners include CultureOwl, Bulletin, #ILoveGayMovies, EDGE Media Network, Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, OUT SFL, Miami New Times, OutClique, QueerGuru, Skirt SoFlo, WIREMAG, Tampa Bay Gay, Mochee Digital Media, Luminary Catalyst and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Screening support is provided by The Well, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Planet Printer.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Its Men’s Spotlight Film – Midas Man 4/26/25

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Its Men’s Spotlight Film – Midas Man
Saturday, 04/26/2025-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale
1820 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $35 + service fee

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is pleased to present its Fort Lauderdale Men’s Spotlight Film – Midas Man, a musical comedy-drama about Brian Epstein, the visionary who shaped music history by launching The Beatles’ meteoric rise. The film screens at 7:30 p.m. on April 26 at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E. Sunrise Blvd.).

Meet Brian Epstein. From managing a Liverpool record store to launching The Beatles’ meteoric rise, his journey was one of ambition, passion, and struggle. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as Epstein, navigating fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. Behind the success lies a gay, Jewish man seeking love and acceptance in a world not yet ready. Midas Man pulls back the curtain on the swinging ’60s, revealing the triumphs and heartbreaks of the man who changed music forever. Step into Brian’s world, where everything he touched turned to gold—except the happiness he longed for. The supporting cast includes Emily Watson and Eddie Marsan as Epstein’s parents, and Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan.

The film runs 112 minutes.

An afterparty will follow at LIT in Wilton Manors (2440 Wilton Dr).

This season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including premieres from 20 countries. The festival runs through May 4.
OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by Gilead. The Premiere sponsor is Comcast with Grand sponsors Delta, Google and HotSpots! Happening Out. AHF, FastPrintz and Titos are Major sponsors and Axel South Beach, Hotel Greystone, Twist South Beach, Wilton River Suites, Lexi Goza/State Farm, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce are Supporting sponsors. Media partners include CultureOwl, Bulletin, #ILoveGayMovies, EDGE Media Network, Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, OUT SFL, Miami New Times, OutClique, QueerGuru, Skirt SoFlo, WIREMAG, Tampa Bay Gay, Mochee Digital Media, Luminary Catalyst and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Screening support is provided by The Well, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Planet Printer.
Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Terra Mia I My Land 5/9/25

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Terra Mia I My Land
Thursday, 05/09/2025-05/10/2025, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
Broward Center & Aventura Center
3385 NE 188th St,
Aventura, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost: 40

Dance NOW! culminates its 25th Anniversary Season with Program III featuring the world premiere of Terra Mia I My Land for both Broward and Miami audiences in a two-night run.

Terra Mia I My Land showcases Italian heritage and history, filtered through the personal memories of company Director Diego Salterini. The ballet will highlight the dichotomy and intensity of the country, from the fashion of Milan to the bustle of the streets of Naples to the emerald shores of Sicily. “Italy is so much more than many people imagine,” added Salterini. The piece includes an original score by Federico Bonacossa, also an Italian native and long-time collaborator with Dance NOW! on pieces such as “Anusim, what is hidden is never lost.

The evening will also include several celebrated works from Dance Now’s repertory, among them the powerful and relevant finale from Bridges NOT Walls, their critically acclaimed work about immigration, borders and refugees, as well as Co-Director Baumgarten’s Machiavellian tribal Court Dance, and other works.
“At no time has it been easy to sustain a contemporary dance company like ours, and especially today, with the challenges to funding and content, it’s even more amazing to me that Dance NOW! Miami is thriving at twenty-five years old,” said Baumgarten. “For us, art is a necessity, and we will never stop dancing!”

ArtsUnited’s “Dining With The Divas” Celebration Dinner & FUNdraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 4/30/25

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ArtsUnited’s “Dining With The Divas” Celebration Dinner & FUNdraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 04/30/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: General admission = $75; $85 after April 23. VIP = $100

ArtsUnited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing quality cultural programming that showcases the LGBTQ community, will honor South Florida community leaders Don D’Arminio, Marc Martorana and Joe Pallant for advancing the arts during its “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and FUNdraiser at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale. Show hostess Velvet LeNore will emcee the entertaining evening which will also feature celebrity guest performers Victor Zepka, Joshua Justin and Jeffrey Roach, making their stage debut in drag to help raise more money for ArtsUnited.

Attendees will experience delicious new food choices in advance of a special awards presentation for D’Arminio, Martorana and Pallant. Honorees will have a special photo opportunity on the new Aquaplex stage with Dennis Dean before the exclusive show begins with the talented Aquanettes and some very special guests.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale) is going strong following recent exciting updates. The show palace interior features a modern Key West casual environment with an ocean-inspired epoxy floor, an expanded stage and a state-of-the-art LED Jumbotron wall. Digital screens throughout the venue are accompanied by concert-quality surround sound and an amplified stage lighting program to enhance the show experience.

General admission for ArtsUnited’s “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and FUNdraiser is $75 per person; $85 after April 23. A VIP ticket with one complimentary drink and premium seating is $100 per person. Each reservation includes a three-course dinner and show. A cash bar is available. To purchase tickets, visit artsunited.com.

The Penguin Lessons 4/13/25

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The Penguin Lessons
Sunday, 04/13/2025-04/15/2025, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

IN 1976 ARGENTINA, ON THE EVE OF A POLITICAL REVOLUTION, A TEACHER AND HIS STUDENTS AT AN EXCLUSIVE BOYS SCHOOL ARE ENLIGHTENED BY AN UNUSUAL GUEST.

Savor Cinema

The Penguin Lessons is a 2024 comedy-drama film directed by Peter Cattaneo based on the 2015 memoir by Tom Michell, a British teacher who taught at a boys’ boarding school in Argentina in the 1970s. While there, he rescued a penguin which he found soaked with oil on a beach in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este. He saved the penguin which then kept following him and so he took it back to the school, where it became a popular pet.

Adapted by Jeff Pope from Tom Michell’s memoir, the film stars Steve Coogan as Michell and Jonathan Pryce as the headmaster of the school. The film was shot in Spain in 2023. It premiered as a gala presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Its Ladies Spotlight Film – Hot Milk 4/26/25

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Its Ladies Spotlight Film – Hot Milk
Saturday, 04/26/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale
1820 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is pleased to present its Fort Lauderdale Ladies Spotlight Film – Hot Milk, an emotional family drama set amidst picturesque Almería, Spain. The film screens at 7:30 p.m. on April 26 at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E. Sunrise Blvd.).

Hot Milk explores the complex bond between a single mother and her daughter against the sun-drenched backdrop of Almería. Rose (Fiona Shaw) and Sofia (Emma Mackey) travel to the Spanish seaside to seek a cure from Dr. Gómez for Rose’s mysterious illness, which has left her in a wheelchair. In this sultry town, Sofia, long trapped by her mother’s condition, is drawn to the enigmatic and free-spirited Ingrid (Vicky Krieps), awakening newfound freedom. As Sofia pulls away, Rose’s control tightens, and simmering resentments rise. Under the scorching sun, their fragile relationship, and that between Sofia and Ingrid, teeters on the edge, threatening to unravel in a dramatic and emotional reckoning.

The film runs 93 minutes.

An afterparty will follow at The Well in Wilton Manors (2426 Wilton Drive).

This season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including premieres from 20 countries. The festival runs through May 4.
OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by Gilead. The Premiere sponsor is Comcast with Grand sponsors Delta, Google and HotSpots! Happening Out. AHF, FastPrintz and Titos are Major sponsors and Axel South Beach, Hotel Greystone, Twist South Beach, Wilton River Suites, Lexi Goza/State Farm, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce are Supporting sponsors. Media partners include CultureOwl, Bulletin, #ILoveGayMovies, EDGE Media Network, Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, OUT SFL, Miami New Times, OutClique, QueerGuru, Skirt SoFlo, WIREMAG, Tampa Bay Gay, Mochee Digital Media, Luminary Catalyst and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Screening support is provided by The Well, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Planet Printer.
Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

There Is Another Way 4/28/25

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There Is Another Way
Monday, 04/28/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:15 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Savor Cinema

Combatants for Peace, nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes, is an extraordinary bi-national group of former enemy combatants—Israelis and Palestinians—working together during an ongoing armed conflict. Faced with escalating devastation and violence, the very core of the movement must face great challenges and show that there is another way. The first question they have to face is their own belief…is this possible?

ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Opening Reception 5/9/25

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ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Opening Reception
Friday, 05/09/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

The environmental program and exhibition WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida will be open to the public, April 26 through June 20, 2025, to raise awareness about the impact of invasive species on Florida’s delicate ecosystems. The exhibition combines art, education, and activism to address the environmental challenges faced by South Florida and offer solutions for preservation and conservation. ArtServe will host a free opening reception on May 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 4/27/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Heroes 2025 5/3/25

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Heroes 2025
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
: American Heritage Schools Center for the Arts Auditorium
12200 West Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $25

American Heritage Schools, in partnership with Lighthouse of Broward, presents its 5th Annual Heroes event, a fundraising concert and auction to benefit the blind and visually impaired in Broward County, at American Heritage Schools’ Center for the Arts auditorium on Saturday, May 3, at 6 p.m. The event will be a 50s-themed prom night to remember featuring live music by Clay Cartland and American Heritage Schools’ Fine Arts Students.

The Lighthouse of Broward is the only private, non-profit organization in Broward County that provides comprehensive educational, rehabilitation, and counseling services to blind and visually impaired children and adults. Through their work, the Lighthouse of Broward enhances the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Broward County and empowers them to live independent, healthy, employed and fulfilling lives. All of the funds from the benefit concert and auction will ensure that the Lighthouse of Broward can continue to provide vital services to over 2,590 people throughout Broward County each year.

Attendees can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening and participate in a live and silent auction benefiting the Lighthouse of Broward. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best 50s style.
Sponsors include American Heritage Schools, Law Offices of McCullough & Leboff, P.A., MFO Worldwide, Leo Goodwin Foundation, and Centennial Bank. American Heritage Schools’ student orchestra, National Art Honors Society, Pre-Med and Pre-Engineering programs will be on-site to help make this event a success.
• Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 6-9 p.m.
• Venue: American Heritage Schools Center for the Arts Auditorium
• Address: 12200 West Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
• Cost: $25 per person, which includes admission, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
• RSVP: https://lhob.org/heroes

BLOOM, a Juried Art Exhibition Celebrating Earth Day, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 4/24/25

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BLOOM, a Juried Art Exhibition Celebrating Earth Day, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 04/24/2025-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtServe, ArtsUnited and History Fort Lauderdale, will present BLOOM, a juried art exhibition celebrating Earth Day, on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition, featuring more than 50 South Florida artists, will highlight artistic interpretations of our planet’s natural beauty, from oceans and mangroves to wildlife and blooming landscapes. The best-in-show artwork will receive a $500 prize during the complimentary BLOOM reception. The event will also feature a special performance by Ry Rivers.

Nearly 60 multimedia artworks will be on display from artists including Tim Forman, Jamie Rodriguez, Tricia Rutsis, Nadine Floyd, Suzanne Barton, Walter McBride and Claudette Sernius, among others.

To register to attend Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BLOOM, visit bit.ly/galleriabloomtix. For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Annual Ladybug Release 4/26/25

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The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Annual Ladybug Release
Saturday, 04/26/2025-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission:

Celebrate Earth month and flutter into the Food Forest for MODS’ annual Ladybug Release, presented by Truly Nolen on April 26, at noon and 2 p.m.! Watch in wonder as hundreds of adorable ladybugs take flight in this magical, hands-on experience that celebrates nature’s tiniest heroes. Discover how these spotted wonders help protect our planet by keeping ecosystems in balance. Don’t miss this enchanting encounter!

To learn more, visit mods.org/ladybugrelease. Included with Museum admission.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Food Forest Tours and exhibits are included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

“Queen Of The Desert” Starring EDIE at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 4/22/25

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“Queen Of The Desert” Starring EDIE at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 04/22/2025-, 08:00 pm-09:00 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $25 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Direct from Las Vegas, leggy drag legend EDIE brings her sizzling new show “Queen of the Desert,” featuring tales of living in the hottest place on earth, to Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale at 8 p.m. on April 22! With her high-kicking, feverish choreography and steamy storytelling through song and dance, EDIE turns up the heat with this red-hot new show. Part tribute to the 30th Anniversary of the queer cult classic film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, EDIE will take audiences on a scorching journey out west to the barren badlands she now calls home.

EDIE is best known from Cirque du Soleil’s hit show Zumanity where she starred as the emcee, the “Mistress of Sensuality,” at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. During her 13-year run, EDIE performed 5,600 shows for over six million people. EDIE began her professional dance career at the age of 17 with Ballet Oregon. For the next 11 years, she performed with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Chicago, and Pennsylvania Ballet before moving to New York to pursue musical theater. EDIE quickly became a fixture in New York City where she racked up a bevy of awards including Best Drag Queen (HX Award), Best Dance Artist and Entertainer of the Year (Glammy Award). She starred in her autobiographical, off-Broadway show LEGS!, performed on the MTV Video Music Awards, appeared on Sex and the City and was featured at Wigstock and Broadway Bares. She made her Broadway debut alongside Cyndi Lauper and Alan Cumming in the Tony-nominated revival of The Threepenny Opera at Studio 54.

The San Francisco Chronicle “strongly advises seeing the incredible EDIE whose talent and legs go on forever. Seriously, this gorgeous triple threat’s singing and dancing are spectacular.”

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale) is going strong following recent exciting updates. The show palace interior features a modern Key West casual environment with an ocean-inspired epoxy floor, an expanded stage and a state-of-the-art LED Jumbotron wall. Digital screens throughout the venue are accompanied by concert-quality surround sound and an amplified stage lighting program to enhance the show experience.

The bar features a variety of signature craft cocktails and premium liquor offerings with featured wines, Champagne, and other specialty spirits. The mouthwatering food menu offers a variety of delicious appetizers, beef, chicken, seafood, and pasta entrees plus desserts such as authentic Key Lime Pie direct from Key West.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is open seven nights a week plus weekend brunches. The entertainment venue is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion with the ever-popular cast, including beloved show hosts Amanda Austin, Nicolette, London Adour, Velvet LeNore and Jennifer McClain.

General admission is $25. Appetizers and drink options will be available. Ticket pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended and can be made on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edie-queen-of-the-desert-tickets-1298601625419.

The Assessment 4/6/25

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The Assessment
Sunday, 04/06/2025-04/10/2025, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Showing April 6th-April 10th…….PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR EXACT SHOWTIMES

Savor Cinema
In a not-so-distant future, where resources are scarce and tightly controlled, even the dream of having a child is not a given.

A baby is no longer a decision—it’s a privilege. Couples who want to be parents must pass a shadowy and mysterious test to prove they’re worthy. Children, in this world, are a double-edged sword – a heavy responsibility, but also a rare luxury that only the most ‘deserving’ can experience.

Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel) are one of the few couples allowed to take the test, having successfully navigated a brutal selection process. Now, as they brace for the assessment that will decide their future, “lucky” is the last thing they feel. Desperate to prove themselves eligible, they face their evaluator, Virginia (Alicia Vikander)—cold, unpredictable, and impossible to read.

For seven grueling days, she subjects them to a surreal sequence of challenges that will push them to the brink, making them question not only themselves, but the basis of the test itself. Virginia’s trials dig far deeper than just the physical, pushing Mia and Aaryan to face their deepest insecurities, shaking the foundations of their relationship, and what being parents really means to them. As the days drag on, their once unbreakable bond begins to crack under pressure. Eventually, they stumble upon the disturbing truth about Virginia’s personal motivations and begin to question the very principle of the assessment – and whether its origins are born of something much darker.

Magazine Dreams 4/7/25

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Magazine Dreams
Monday, 04/07/2025-04/10/2025, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 12

Showing April 7th-April 10th…….PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR EXACT SHOWTIMES

Savor Cinema

Killian Maddox is a young grocery store worker obsessed with bodybuilding. His dream to be the best in bodybuilding creates negative behavior. Killian has emotional outbreaks and he can’t express his true emotions. As he prepares for a show, he attempts to ask out his love interest at the grocery store where he works. In fact, he asks her out while he’s shopping, only to walk out awkwardly. He is also obsessed with fitness champion Brad who does not reply to Killian’s written letters. In his written letters, Killian talks about his goal and admiration for Brad. Killian also includes his phone number, hoping Brad would call.

Eventually, Brad calls when he has a local show where Killian meets him on a photoshoot. Killian also takes out his love interest where he makes a fool of himself. His date leaves him at the restaurant. He’s distraught as he focuses on his next fitness show. He also assaults the local painting store because the owner would not repaint his grandfather’s house. He eventually drives to the local paint shop and destroys it. The local painter owner’s nephew and friends assault him.

He’s badly beaten prior to his next show. After his beating, he drives to the show where eyewitness ask if he’s OK. He steps on stage, only to pass out. He wakes up in a bathtub, icing his body. His therapist/parole officer consults him in what he will do. He’s clueless as he does not express his true feelings. His true feelings are dark and violent. He fantasizes about killing Brad. His desire to kill him is based upon Brad’s indifferent attitude.

Killian drives home from Brad’s show as he goes home. He throws out his steroids, bodybuilding pictures, and starts flexing in his garage.

Elephants: Giants of the Desert at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 4/4/25 – 4/12/25

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Elephants: Giants of the Desert at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 04/04/2025-, 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included in Museum pricing

Follow Little Foot and her protective herd in Elephants: Giants of the Desert, a larger-than-life 3D documentary film about a rare group of elephants in the Namib Desert, now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Created by the filmmakers of popular giant screen titles Sea Lions: Life by A Whisker and Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa, Elephants: Giants of the Desert brings the inspiring story of a resilient elephant family surviving against the odds in one of the harshest environments on Earth – Africa’s Namib Desert – to the giant screen for the very first time.

Filmed on location in the Namib, one of the oldest and largest deserts, the film provides unprecedented access to one of only two populations of desert elephants in the world, totaling close to 150 individuals compared to a historic population of 2,500-3,500 in the 18th century. Despite having significant needs for water, these elephants have somehow learned to thrive in this land of extremes. With a slow reproduction cycle of 3+ years and a high mortality rate due partly to the desert conditions, every calf becomes more than precious, and the desert elephants themselves seem to know it well, too.

The film’s story is driven by Little Foot, a newborn calf, as she survives her perilous and most vulnerable first year despite the odds, helped by a fierce extended family of elephants. Audiences will follow Little Foot on an epic and at times whimsical journey, getting up close and personal with the largest land mammals on the planet as they care for the smallest member of the herd. Together the matriarchal herd of aunts and sisters will brave the desert’s elements and use some elephant superpowers, from finding underground aquifers to foreseeing sandstorms. Through the eyes of these elephants, audiences will also see the hidden side of an otherworldly and formidable landscape, where a cast of iconic animals including giraffes, monkeys and lions form a unique canvas of life.

To capture the adventures of Little Foot on screen, the filmmaking crew including Paul Phelan, Tamatea Kohu and Cam Batten lived another kind of adventure behind the camera, lugging intricate production gear into the remote desert, and battling the elements despite being out of their natural habitat. Earning the trust of the elephants, especially around their little one, took patience and respect, for which the filmmakers were rewarded with a close look into the lives of these enigmatic yet endangered creatures.

Elephants: Giants of the Desert is a family friendly movie filmed for Giant Screen and IMAX® theaters in native 3D, where state-of-the-art image and sound will immerse audiences in the unbelievable world of the elephants and their true story of family and survival.

Elephants: Giants of the Desert is produced by Definition Studios and distributed by K2 Studios.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The film Elephants: Giants of the Desert is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Howl at the Moon Mixer Benefitting Children’s Harbor 4/25/25

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Howl at the Moon Mixer Benefitting Children’s Harbor
Friday, 04/25/2025-04/25/2025, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Howl at the Moon Fort Lauderdale, 270 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
270 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
More Information
Cost: 45

Join Children’s Harbor and the community at its next mixer at How at the Moon in Fort
Lauderdale! Presented by Red Chair and hosted by Howl at the Moon Fort Lauderdale, this
event will be filled with laughs, love, and unity as everyone comes together to raise funds for
Children’s Harbor teens in foster care.
Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased online. Each ticket will cover admission, and
attendees will receive two drinks, appetizers, and a whole lot of fun. Save your seat today!
About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with
a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe
shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and
productive adults.
With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can
be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been
impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a
supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family
support services program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing free in-home
counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Additionally, Brown’s
Harbor is a supportive housing community dedicated to serving young adults, aged 18-23, who
have aged out of the foster care system. These young adults are provided with affordable
housing and the wrap-around support and independent living programs necessary to help them
overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood.
To learn more about Children’s Harbor and the difference we are making in the lives of children
affected by trauma and abuse, please visit childrensharbor.org.

The Sound Of Music: Sing A Long 5/14/25

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The Sound Of Music: Sing A Long
Wednesday, 05/14/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

THE HAPPIEST SOUND IN ALL THE WORLD!

Savor Cinema

Come celebrate and be part of the most popular musical of them all, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music

Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression and get ready to enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long! Join us at Savor Cinema om May 14th at 6pm for a screening of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics.

Based on the amazing true story of The Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music is a cinematic landmark and winner of five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film features timeless songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and more.

Enjoy the movie with your fellow attendees – costumed nuns, Maria look-alikes and von Trapp children – all singing their hearts out to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes. Costumes are not obligatory but highly recommended!

As we want the next generation to experience this amazing musical, all students 18 years and younger are FREE. But, they have to sing their hearts out! To reserve student tickets, please contact hal@fliff.com

This screening is made possible through the generosity of Rick and Flo Celender.

2025 Kentucky Derby Party 5/3/25

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2025 Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $100

Put on your Derby best for a fun-filled celebration of Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3th at Savor Cinema. FLIFF (Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival) and Steve Savor host a fun-filled Derby day with live entertainment, BBQ buffet and open bar – with mint juleps, of course.

The race will be projected on the theater’s 30-foot, high definition screen, prizes will be awarded for the most creative Derby hats, bonnets and outfits, and there is also a 50/50 raffle where guests can pick the horses they think will win, place or show.

Doors open at 4pm at Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, with free parking in the courthouse garage on SE 5th Avenue, adjacent to the theater. Tickets and information

Doors open at 4pm
Tickets are $75 for FLiFF | members, $100 for non-members.
Space is limited

Blood Drive at Holy Cross Health on April 25 4/25/25

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Blood Drive at Holy Cross Health on April 25
Friday, 04/25/2025-, 10:00 am-03:30 pm
The OneBlood Bloodmobile Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health
4725 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost:

Roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be parked at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, OneBlood T-shirt and wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Refreshments will be provided. Donors must bring a valid photo ID with the person’s first and last name.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Schedule an appointment at oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 2240.

Easter Indulgence: Brunch by the Beach 4/20/25

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Easter Indulgence: Brunch by the Beach
Sunday, 04/20/2025-04/20/2025, 12:30 pm-04:30 pm
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
3030 Holiday Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $94 per adult, $45 per child (ages 5-12)

This Easter, follow the bunny trail to Riva at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, where an exquisite beachfront brunch awaits. Savor a spread of classic favorites, from fluffy made-to-order omelets to golden waffles and French toast adorned with your choice of decadent toppings.
Hop over to the Dutch raclette station for perfectly griddled marble potatoes, or tempt your palate with the antipasti & seafood bar, featuring cold-water oysters, artisan cheeses, domestic cured meats, and more. For the main course, enjoy delights like butternut squash ravioli, Florida orange-infused chicken breast, or Caribbean snapper. If you’re in the mood for a carving, savor the rich flavors of smoked “1855” Black Angus prime rib.
No Easter celebration is complete without dessert—dip an assortment of treats into a velvety chocolate fountain, or indulge in carrot cake, chocolate roche eggs, chocolate chip cookies, and more.
Available on Easter Sunday, April 20, from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, the brunch is priced at $94 per adult and $45 per child (ages 5-12), including non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations can be made online via OpenTable.

Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night at Lona Cocina 4/16/25

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Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night at Lona Cocina
Wednesday, 04/16/2025-08/20/2025, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $45+

Lona Cocina & Tequileria, celebrated Chef Pablo Salas’ beloved soulful Mexican concept on Fort Lauderdale beach, is offering the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable beachside fiesta with its new monthly activation series on every third Wednesday of the month. Taking place on Lona’s oceanfront tequila terrace, Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night aims to transport guests to the heart of Mexico with unlimited access to food stations showcasing authentic Mexican bites by Lona’s Chef Juan Carlos Peña, as well as free-flowing Lona Margaritas. Enjoy unlimited bites from vibrant action stations offering Tamales, Empanadas, Guacamole, Tacos, Churros and more! Add live music entertainment and bottomless Lona Margaritas into the mix, and it’s a recipe for an incredible night full of flavor and fun at a great price.

The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Food Forest Tours and Tastings 4/5/25, 4/6/25, 4/26/25, 4/27/25

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The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Food Forest Tours and Tastings
Saturday, 04/05/2025-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
Museum of Discovery and Science,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission:

Explore the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Food Forest on select Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on select Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and dive into the world of sustainable gardening and permaculture! Learn how to grow your own food forest, identify tropical plants and take home cuttings to kick-start your garden adventure. It’s a botanical journey you won’t forget!

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Food Forest Tours and exhibits are included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

FLIFF & Flow Celebrate Our Local Women Filmmakers 3/26/25

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FLIFF & Flow Celebrate Our Local Women Filmmakers
Wednesday, 03/26/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $5

Savor Cinema

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and FLOW Festival invite you to celebrate Women’s History Month and join us as we celebrate tomorrow’s history with a collection of South Florida’s most dynamic women filmmakers of today.

Following the films, FLOW director Kimberly Douglas will moderate a panel discussion with filmmakers from our community; discussing thier journey and possible roadblocks on being a women in the film industry.

Celebrating Earth At Savor Cinema 4/17/25

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Celebrating Earth At Savor Cinema
Thursday, 04/17/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 0.00

Savor Cinema

Since 1970, April is celebrated as Earth Month. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Every April, leaders, and environmental activists from all over the world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon footprint and prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources. It’s increasingly important to observe this month as Earth starts to unravel the harmful effects of climate change which not only poses a threat to our existence but is irreversibly damaging all forms of life.

This year, The Broward County Film Society is proud to collaborate with two of South Florida’s most important organizations whose missions are to support the environment: The Everglades Foundation and Heal The Planet

Both events are FREE. However if you would like to make a donation to support the missions of the Broward County Film Society and Heal the Planet, CLICK HERE Or please visit our website

Celebrating Earth At Savor Cinema 4/22/25

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Celebrating Earth At Savor Cinema
Tuesday, 04/22/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 0.00

Savor Cinema

Since 1970, April is celebrated as Earth Month. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Every April, leaders, and environmental activists from all over the world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon footprint and prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources. It’s increasingly important to observe this month as Earth starts to unravel the harmful effects of climate change which not only poses a threat to our existence but is irreversibly damaging all forms of life.

This year, The Broward County Film Society is proud to collaborate with two of South Florida’s most important organizations whose missions are to support the environment: The Everglades Foundation and Heal The Planet

Both events are FREE. However if you would like to make a donation to support the missions of the Broward County Film Society and Heal the Planet, CLICK HERE Or please visit our website

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Prokofiev & Bruckner Masterworks V Season Finale at The Parker 4/9/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Prokofiev & Bruckner Masterworks V Season Finale at The Parker
Wednesday, 04/09/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker (Parker Playhouse)
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $25

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso, will conclude its powerful 27th season of Icons & Rebels with Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring guest pianist Catherine Lan and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic” at 7:30 p.m. on April 9 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. A pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason will take place 30 minutes before the show at The Parker featuring in-depth conversation and insights about the work and composer.

With its dreamy-yet-modernist structure, Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) remarked that his Piano Concerto No. 3 was “devilishly difficult.” A decade in the making, this popular work is beloved by audiences the world over, beautifully demonstrating Prokofiev’s genius and technical prowess. World class pianist Catherine Lan, and frequent SFSO guest artist will be the featured soloist.

Praised by critics as a pianist with “poise and artistry” (The Lancaster News), “fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and a probing intellect” (Palm Beach Daily News), Dr. Catherine Lan has performed worldwide and across the US at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Buda Castle in Budapest, Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Euphrasian Basilica (UNESCO) in Poreč, and Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. An avid chamber musician, she has collaborated with Itamar Zorman, James Buswell, David Requiro, Ayano Ninomiya, Aspen String Trio, Henschel String Quartet, and Maxwell String Quartet. Her highly acclaimed performances have been broadcast on WLRN Public Television, “Beethoven Universal TV” series, Maine Public, Fu-Hsin Broadcasting Station, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio. Lan’s many creative projects include her work as the founder and artistic leader of Duo Beaux Arts, Duo Arpeggione, Duo Formosa, Tallinn Piano Trio, Delray Piano Trio, Atlantic Piano Trio, and Beaux Arts Chamber Ensemble. Her album credits include Incandescent Piano Recital (Centaur), Bach & Beethoven – Live & Unedited and Saint Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 with UBC Symphony Orchestra under Jesse Read. Born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, Lan received Bachelor of Music from University of British-Columbia, Master of Music from Indiana University (Bloomington), and Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Miami. Lan serves on the faculty at Broward College and she is also the director of chamber music for South Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Anton Bruckner’s (1824-1896) Symphony No. 4, dubbed the “Romantic” will transport audiences to a lush soundscape bristling with Medieval romanticism. With its majestic brass fanfares and sweeping strings, Bruckner’s vivid orchestration concludes with a triumphant and uplifting finale.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for this Masterworks V program are on sale now beginning at $25. Buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (954) 462-0222; or in person at The Parker or at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage present Fat Ham 4/3/25 – 5/4/25

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Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage present Fat Ham
Thursday, 04/03/2025-05/04/2025, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $43 – $60

Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. This first-time historic partnership among three of South Florida’s leading theatre companies, made possible by a generous $250,000 grant from The Warten Foundation, will bring this imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues, to both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Fat Ham will premiere at Island City Stage from April 3 – May 4 and then moves to GableStage from May 16 – June 15, 2025.
Fat Ham transforms Shakespeare’s Hamlet into an over-the-top tale set in a North Carolina BBQ pit. With a twist, the Danish castle becomes a Southern backyard barbecue, and Juicy, a Black, gay southern kid, navigates familial legacies and a ghostly demand for vengeance. The clash of generations unfolds in this award-winning adaptation, exploring the complexities of identity and violence. Jesse Green, theater critic for The New York Times wrote, “That Fat Ham achieves its happy, even joyful, ending honestly, without denying the weight of forces that make Hamlet feel just as honest, is a sign of how capacious and original the writing is, growing the skin of its own necessity instead of merely burrowing into Shakespeare’s.”
Fat Ham is directed by T.M. Pride and stars Toddra Brunson (Rabby), Henry Cadet (Juicy), Melvin Huffnagle (Rev/Papa), Cassidy Joseph (Opal), Denzel McCausland (Larry), Mikhael Mendoza (Tio) and April Nixon (Tedra).
Fat Ham is presented by an arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The play runs for one hour and 35 minutes with no intermission.
Individual show tickets at Island City Stage start at $43. A Mimosa Sunday Brunch sponsored by Misty Daniels will take place on April 13 with tickets at $55. As part of this unique presentation, the theatre companies will also offer a series of fun cookouts and community conversations to engage audiences.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org.

On The Ball Free Sales Playbook Webinar 3/19/25

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On The Ball Free Sales Playbook Webinar
Wednesday, 03/19/2025-, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

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Cost: Free

Join On the Ball’s Marc Nudelberg for a virtual high-impact training where they will break down the exact system that has driven success for their team and their clients. On the Ball is a family-owned sales and leadership coaching agency with 25 years of experience helping business growth.

Nudelberg, president of On The Ball, is an author, speaker, award-winning leadership and sales coach, and former Division I football coach, dedicated to helping individuals and teams adopt a 1% better mindset. He will be hosting the webinar alongside Principal Steve Nudelberg, an author, award-winning sales trainer, business development expert, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in sales, as well as Director of New Business Kory Gil, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in growth opportunities and networking.

For those feeling stuck in the sales process, this webinar will provide actionable strategies to bring success to the sales game and turn challenges, like email and LinkedIn messages going unanswered or meetings not converting into sales, into opportunities.

Attendees will leave the 1-hour workshop with the step-by-step playbook On the Ball uses to close deals, knowledge on how to turn LinkedIn engagement into real revenue, how to use video messaging to their advantage, proven successful follow-up strategies, daily marching orders (DMOs) to create consistent sales success, and how to qualify the right prospects faster without wasting time.

One attendee will win a free 1-year membership ($1,297) to the On The Ball Virtual Development Community. This group connects link-minded entrepreneurs, business leaders, and revenue generators, offering a space to network and enhance their skills in an interactive virtual environment. Monthly coaching calls provide an opportunity for community building, implementation, Q&A, and problem-solving. The community also offers weekly morning huddles for celebrating wins, networking, and creating mid week momentum.

Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. (ET)

Where:
Virtual (link provided after registration)

Cost:
Free

How:
To attend, please register at https://landing.ontheball.co/otbmarch19webinar.

About On The Ball
On The Ball is a family-owned sales and leadership coaching agency led by Marc Nudelberg and based in South Florida that has been devoted to helping businesses grow for over 25 years. With expertise in business strategy, building high-performance culture and habits, business development, leadership development, and individual growth, On The Ball empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve their peak performance. The mission is to pair fresh ideas with proven strategies to develop a culture of continuous learning and development, focusing on getting 1% better every day. For more information, please visit ontheball.co/home.

Jack Alexander’s Magician Exposed Residency 3/22/25

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Jack Alexander’s Magician Exposed Residency
Saturday, 03/22/2025-05/01/2025, 07:00 pm-11:00 am
Hunters Night Club
2232-2238 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $45-$60

JACK ALEXANDER: MAGICIAN EXPOSED
A Magical Experience You’ve Never Imagined—Until Now
Prepare to immerse yourself in a night of magic and seduction as Jack Alexander, the provocative new face redefining illusion, takes the stage for the first-ever residency Magician Exposed all the way from Las Vegas at Hunter’s Theatre (2232-2238 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305) in Wilton Manors—this is more than just a show; it’s an invitation to the unseen, a journey into the erotic heart of magic.
JACK ALEXANDER: MAGICIAN EXPOSED
March 22, 2025 – 7PM | April 5, 2025 – 7PM | April 19, 2025 – 7PM | May 1, 2025 – 7PM
The Hunter’s Theatre, Fort Lauderdale
MagicianExposed.com
Magician Exposed is not just a magic show; it’s an erotic odyssey that pushes the limits of what’s possible on stage. Each act plunges the audience into a heightened world of sensuality, where the boundaries between fantasy and reality disappear. With Jack’s electric personality, razor-sharp wit, and enticing charisma, the night is charged with a captivating allure that blends humor, seduction, and audience engagement, creating an atmosphere that’s as interactive as it is unforgettable.

Sunset Chef’s Table & CW Intercept Wines Pairing 3/26/25

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Sunset Chef’s Table & CW Intercept Wines Pairing
Wednesday, 03/26/2025-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Escape Rooftop Bar
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $110++

Escape Rooftop Bar at the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is presenting a very special five-course wine dinner featuring the locally-sourced delectable coastal Italian cuisine of Chef Michael Mayer, who also helms the hotel’s signature restaurant La Fuga. Accompanying Chef’s delectable menu will be selections from CW Intercept Wines, an award-winning California winery owned by NFL Legend, Super Bowl Champion, Hall of Famer and the only defensive player to ever win the Heisman Trophy, Charles Woodson. Woodson himself will be in attendance at the dinner to guide guests through the exclusive experience and discuss his journey from football super star to winemaker extraordinaire. The dinner will take place at Escape Rooftop, Kimpton Shorebreak’s spectacular rooftop bar and lounge renowned for offering up some of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s best sunset views. Tickets for this sure to be memorable evening are limited and required to attend.

Dawn Of Impressionism: Paris 1874 3/19/25

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Dawn Of Impressionism: Paris 1874
Wednesday, 03/19/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Savor Cinema

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

On March 23rd at Savor Cinema, Resident art instructor Sylvie Anidjar will be hosting 3 painting sessions related to the showing of ” Dawn of Impressionism”. The sessions are absolutely free of charge, materials all include. Come enjoy the power of Art ,in an intimate space & friendly atmosphere starting @ Noon, for the 1 pm show, then @ 2 pm for the 3 pm show & finally @ 4 pm for the 5 pm show

Foursquare Rum Tasting & Dinner Pairing 3/27/25

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Foursquare Rum Tasting & Dinner Pairing
Thursday, 03/27/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Sunness Supper Club
2465 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $125

Sunness is presenting a special one-night-only five-course Rum Tasting & Dinner Pairing. Every course of the vibrant menu – created in collaboration by James Beard Award-winning Chef Allen Susser and the restaurant’s lead mixologist Ally Champion – will be expertly paired with creative handcrafted cocktails featuring expressions from the Foursquare Rum portfolio. The dinner, which will be limited to 40 guests and is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required; to book, please call the restaurant directly.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/23/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 03/23/2025-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

South Florida Pride Bands presents Springtime Soundscapes 4/6/25

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South Florida Pride Bands presents Springtime Soundscapes
Sunday, 04/06/2025-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral
1480 SW 9th Avenue,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
Website
Cost: $25

The South Florida Pride Concert band is thrilled to be part of the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts series. The concert will feature the Pride Jazz Band, under the direction of Edgar Rubio, and the Pride Steel Drum Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron Hughes, as well as other small ensembles from within the Pride Concert Band. The music will be an entertaining combination of audience favorites and new music highlighting the unique sound of our small ensembles.

ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Exhibit 4/26/25

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ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Exhibit
Saturday, 04/26/2025-06/20/2025, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

The environmental program and exhibition WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida will be open to the public, April 26 through June 20, 2025, to raise awareness about the impact of invasive species on Florida’s delicate ecosystems. The exhibition combines art, education, and activism to address the environmental challenges faced by South Florida and offer solutions for preservation and conservation. ArtServe will host a free opening reception on May 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

YMCA of South Florida’s “Swim for Jenny” Week 2025 3/24/25, 3/25/25, 3/26/25, 3/27/25, 3/28/25

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YMCA of South Florida’s “Swim for Jenny” Week 2025
Monday, 03/24/2025-03/28/2025, 08:00 am-08:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost:

Florida continues to own a devastating statistic when it comes to childhood drownings. The Sunshine State has the highest rate of drowning in the nation for those under 18 years old, more than double the next closest states of Texas and Arizona.

To counter those statistics, the YMCA of South Florida, which has one of the most comprehensive water safety and drowning prevention programs, highlights the importance of swim lessons with its annual “Swim for Jenny,” a week-long initiative providing free swim lessons to individuals of all ages throughout South Florida, with the goal of reducing the risk of drowning and promoting a culture of aquatic safety in local communities.

Generously underwritten by Nicklaus Children’s Health System, this year’s Swim for Jenny is set for March 24-28 at the following YMCA locations:

• L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center – 1409 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale
• Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center – 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood
• Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center – 501 SE 1 Avenue, Hallandale Beach
• Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center – 501 SW 172 Avenue, Pembroke Pines
• Weston YMCA Family Center – 20201 Saddle Club Rd, Weston

Launched in 2013, “Swim for Jenny” is named after a young girl who drowned two years prior because she couldn’t swim. Since the initiative was implemented, more than 25,000 people have taken part, and more than 100,000 swim lessons have been provided.

Miami-Dade and Broward counties lead the nation in child drownings, and last year alone, 101 child fatal drownings were reported in Florida. For every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.

To register for free swim lessons through “Swim for Jenny”, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/swim-for-jenny or call 954-334-9622.

Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night 3/19/25

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Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night
Wednesday, 03/19/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $45

Lona Cocina & Tequileria, celebrated Chef Pablo Salas’ beloved soulful Mexican concept on Fort Lauderdale beach, is offering the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable beachside fiesta with the launch of its new monthly activation. Taking place on Lona’s oceanfront tequila terrace, Flavors of Mexico: Mercadito Night aims to transport guests to the heart of Mexico with unlimited access to food stations showcasing authentic bites from the restaurant’s acclaimed modern Mexican menu as well as free-flowing Lona Margaritas. Enjoy unlimited access to live action stations featuring a vibrant lineup of bites by Lona’s Chef Juan Carlos Peña, including Tamales, Empanadas, Guacamole, Tacos, Churros and more! Add live music entertainment and bottomless Lona Margaritas into the mix, and it’s a recipe for an incredible night full of flavor and fun at a great price. Advance reservations are highly encouraged and can be booked through Eventbrite.

ANORA 3/6/25

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ANORA
Thursday, 03/06/2025-03/06/2025, 08:45 pm-10:45 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Savor Cinema

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

5 time Academy Award Winner. Including: Best Picture, Best Actress, Film Editing, Best Direction & Best original Screenplay

Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes 4/27/25

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Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
201 SW Fifth Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
RSVP / Register
Cost: 139.50

Master Sommelier and restauranteur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host an intimate “blind” wine tasting at Marti’s Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of sipping six diverse varietals including renowned red and white wines while learning the art of blind tasting and hearing firsthand from Miliotes about his journey through the wine world and what it takes to become a Master Sommelier. Guests also will be immersed into the world of wine as they are guided through each varietal. Each glass will spark lively conversations, uncover vineyard stories and challenge every palate. In addition to the wines, guests will also enjoy a shareable charcuterie board amid breathtaking views of the New River and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Miliotes, who lives in Orlando, became a Master Sommelier by passing a series of rigorous examinations that require candidates to identify wines by taste, aroma and sight. A firm believer in lifelong learning and sharing his knowledge with others, Miliotes studies wine continuously, identifying the most interesting varietals through annual trips to wine growing regions from France to South Africa.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. For tickets and additional information, visit www.browardcenter.org.

Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes 5/25/25

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Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
Sunday, 05/25/2025-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 139.50

Master Sommelier and restauranteur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host an intimate “blind” wine tasting at Marti’s Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of sipping six diverse varietals including renowned red and white wines while learning the art of blind tasting and hearing firsthand from Miliotes about his journey through the wine world and what it takes to become a Master Sommelier. Guests also will be immersed into the world of wine as they are guided through each varietal. Each glass will spark lively conversations, uncover vineyard stories and challenge every palate. In addition to the wines, guests will also enjoy a shareable charcuterie board amid breathtaking views of the New River and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Miliotes, who lives in Orlando, became a Master Sommelier by passing a series of rigorous examinations that require candidates to identify wines by taste, aroma and sight. A firm believer in lifelong learning and sharing his knowledge with others, Miliotes studies wine continuously, identifying the most interesting varietals through annual trips to wine growing regions from France to South Africa.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. For tickets and additional information, visit www.browardcenter.org.

Canadian Bacon 3/6/25

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Canadian Bacon
Thursday, 03/06/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $5.00

SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING

Savor Cinema

In a desperate bid to revive his abysmal peacetime approval rating, the president of the United States (Alan Alda) agrees to a scheme proposed by corrupt cabinet member Stu Smiley (Kevin Pollak) and launches a top-secret propaganda campaign to vilify Canada. As U.S. citizens get caught up in a xenophobic hysteria, a group of residents of Niagara, N.Y., wielding machine guns, organize a vigilante invasion that could trigger a real war with America’s gentle neighbor to the north.

Spring Break Camp STEAMology: Aviation Academy at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/21/25 – 3/31/25

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Spring Break Camp STEAMology: Aviation Academy at Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 03/21/2025-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Museum members: $440 Non-members: $490 Aftercare tuition is $75 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out.

School is out, but MODS’ Camp STEAMology: Aviation Academy is in!

This spring break, children ages 5 – 10 will take flight as they learn about the Wright brothers, create flying inventions and race drones. Discover gravity, lift and the thrill of skydiving. By week’s end, campers will be soaring high as an aviation expert!

Plus, kids can learn about aviation heroes like Amelia Earheart as they explore Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. It is presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology spring break camp costs $440 for members and $490 for non-members. Aftercare tuition for this seven-day camp is $75 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at https://mods.org/camp.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King! 3/23/25

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Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King!
Sunday, 03/23/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Buy Tickets
Cost: $275 $2,500

The Broward Performing Arts Foundation is hosting a roaring good time with a special brunch party and performance of Disney’s The Lion King during ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King!’ at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 23. The festivities begin with a brunch party at 11 a.m. in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, followed by Disney’s The Lion King in the Au-Rene Theater at 1 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a variety of activities including themed food and beverage stations at the King of the Feasts Buffet, safari arts and crafts, face painting, a “wild adventure” photo op and a DJ Dance Party. Presented by long time Broward Center supporters Alice and Mike Jackson and Michelle and Donald Sussman, ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration” is a benefit for the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs.

At 1 p.m., the curtain will rise and giraffes will strut, birds will swoop and gazelles will leap as the entire Serengeti will come to life in Disney’s The Lion King. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, unforgettable music, and uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Performances at the Broward Center run from March 6-30. For a complete list of show dates and times, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/the-lion-king-2025.

Single tickets for the “Hakuna Matata Family Celebration” are $275 per person and include the brunch party and performance. For large groups and families, tables are available for $2,500 and include the brunch party for 10 guests and 10 prime seats for the performance. Sponsorship opportunities start at $5,000. For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tables and tickets, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/hakuna-matata-a-family-celebration, call (954) 468-3298, or email Foundation@browardcenter.org.

“Dragged Diznee” at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 3/18/25

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“Dragged Diznee” at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 03/18/2025-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $25 per person; $35 VIP

The Off-Broadway sensation “Dragged Diznee” will make its Fort Lauderdale debut at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.) for one night only on Tuesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). The show ran for 12 years in New York City and traveled to Fire Island, Philadelphia, Key West, and even Disneyland for Gay Days. The cast features a talented roster of entertainers including show host Holly Dae along with Fifi DuBois, Androgyny and Inita D who will offer a unique twist on beloved Disney characters.

Given the combination of drag, Disney, and a bit of “distorted” fun, the show will feature some creative reinterpretations of classic Disney characters in a way that blends humor, camp, and fierce performances. Expect over-the-top looks, catchy remixes of iconic Disney songs, and lots of surprises!

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale) is going strong following recent exciting updates. The show palace interior features a modern Key West casual environment with an ocean-inspired epoxy floor, an expanded stage and a state-of-the-art LED Jumbotron wall. Digital screens throughout the venue are accompanied by concert-quality surround sound and an amplified stage lighting program to enhance the show experience.

The bar features a variety of signature craft cocktails and premium liquor offerings with new featured wines, Champagne and other specialty spirits. The mouthwatering food menu offers a variety of delicious new appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is open six nights a week plus weekend brunches. The entertainment venue is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion with the ever-popular cast, including beloved show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, London Adour, Velvet Lenore and Tlo Ivy.

General admission for “Dragged Diznee” is $25 and a VIP experience is $35. Appetizers and drink options will be available. Ticket pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987 or visiting aquaplexftl.com or opentable.com.

Rise & Recharge Community Wellness Event 3/15/25

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Rise & Recharge Community Wellness Event
Saturday, 03/15/2025-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
3333 North Federal Highway
3333 North Federal Highway,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: $5

Join Us for a Morning of Movement, Recovery, and Community!
Kick off your day with an energizing lineup of workouts and wellness experiences. Whether you’re looking to sweat, stretch, or connect with like-minded fitness enthusiasts, we’ve got something for everyone.

What to Expect:

  • High-intensity workouts by F45
  • Pure Barre for strength and stability
  • Cold plunge and recovery station from Pause Wellness
  • Ear seeding for balance and wellness
  • Expert care from Avion Physiotherapy
  • Chiropractic support from Carpe Diem
  • Hydration station featuring Smart Water & Vitamin Water
  • Nutritious meals by Prime Meals
  • Delicious acai bowls and healthy bites by Vale Foods
  • High-energy music to keep the vibe alive
  • Exclusive giveaways and much more…

Finish off your experience with access to our pool and hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

At Pause Wellness, we are committed to fostering health, wellness, and connection within our community. Pause is here to help you take a moment for yourself, recharge, and focus on what truly matters—your well-being.

History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Meet & Greet and Annual Show 3/12/25

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History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Meet & Greet and Annual Show
Wednesday, 03/12/2025-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33300
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale’s third floor resident artists’ collective will present its annual show from March 12 – April 20. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Marene Downs. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Great Heroes Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science 3/1/25 – 4/27/25

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Great Heroes Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 03/01/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included in Museum Admission

Discover how ordinary people changed the world with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science! Travel through history to meet inspiring inventors, groundbreaking astronauts, sustainability visionaries and more. Explore their stories and lessons through hands-on fun for the whole family!

Presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, his new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Broadway Blockbusters 3/21/25

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Broadway Blockbusters
Friday, 03/21/2025-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s spring concert, Broadway Blockbusters, will be on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8 pm at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Broadway has always held a special place within the LGBTQ+ community. Its stages have been a sanctuary for artistic expression, its stories a mirror for our joys, struggles, and triumphs. From heartfelt ballads to high-energy showstoppers, Broadway’s music speaks to resilience, love, and the unapologetic embrace of who we are. This concert will demonstrate how these songs have echoed through our lives and translated our stories in powerful, unforgettable ways. You will hear infamous Broadway tunes from Les Misérables, Company, Into the Woods, Oklahoma!, The Book of Mormon, In The Heights, Rent, and, of course, Wicked!

Let’s SHOUT! for the blockbuster tunes that originated on the Great White Way. These are not your average, everyday show tunes. These powerful songs had a life that reached beyond the stage. They made their way into our daily lives, were covered by pop artists, appeared quoted on T-shirts and memes, and are still celebrated as some of Broadway’s all-time eternal best.

Tickets start at $45. This concert features the best of Broadway and is sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, AARP South Florida, Holman, and OutClique.

***Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or in person at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM. You can also purchase tickets by phone and customer care: 954.462.0222, press 1, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Parker offers group discounts of 10% or more for most performances. Contact their box office for more information.

Dazzling Divas 6/21/25

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Dazzling Divas
Saturday, 06/21/2025-06/21/2025, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s celebratory Pride concert, Dazzling Divas, will be on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 8 pm at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

A Pride Celebration Like No Other. GMCSF will light up The Parker in Fort Lauderdale with Dazzling Divas, a Pride concert celebrating the powerhouse women who have left an indelible mark on music and our hearts. Sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Bears of South Florida, and OUTSFL, this one-night-only event is set to honor the iconic women who have been unwavering allies to the LGBTQ+ community, delivering messages of love, empowerment, and resilience through their art.

These divas have given us so much more than chart-topping hits; they’ve given us anthems of hope, moments of joy, and the courage to be ourselves. From the glittering stages of Broadway to the bold beats of pop and soul, their music has inspired generations, blending powerful storytelling with messages of equality and acceptance. The concert will showcase an exciting mix of musical styles and unexpected surprises, from show-stopping ballads to toe-tapping favorites that have long been part of our community’s shared soundtrack.

These artists have stood with us publicly and unapologetically as allies, using their voices to champion LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate love in all its forms. Their artistic expression mirrors our collective journey, transforming struggles into triumphs and creating spaces where authenticity reigns. This Pride season, GMCSF invites you to celebrate their enduring impact and role in uniting us through music.

Tickets start at $45. Grab your tickets today and prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with pride, passion, and the power of music. Together, we’ll honor these dazzling divas and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community!

***Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or in person at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM. You can also purchase tickets by phone and customer care: 954.462.0222, press 1, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Parker offers group discounts of 10% or more for most performances. Contact their box office for more information.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart’s Requiem and Symphony No. 40 at The Parker 3/12/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart’s Requiem and Symphony No. 40 at The Parker
Wednesday, 03/12/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker (Parker Playhouse)
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $25

Revel in the mystery and magnificence of Mozart’s Requiem as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) presents its premiere of the composer’s final moving masterpiece and his Symphony No. 40 in G minor! Led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso and featuring Katherine Henly, soprano; Maggie Reneé, mezzo-soprano; Norman Shankle tenor; Neil Nelson, bass-baritone and the South Florida Symphony Chorus, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Mozart’s Requiem is one of the most iconic classical compositions ever, with the “Lacrimosa” movement standing out as one of classical music’s most popular movements. Together, Requiem and “Lacrimosa” have approximately one billion views on YouTube and on Spotify, “Lacrimosa” alone has garnered over 91 million streams. The work’s profound emotional depth has led to its inclusion in various films and adaptations by contemporary artists, including Come and See (1985), The Big Lebowski (1998), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021).

Enveloped in intrigue, the 1791 piece was left unfinished at Mozart’s untimely death, sparking rumors and legends about its creation and completion. Characterized by its sorrowful yet transcendent melodies, powerful choral passages, and orchestral depth, the haunting beauty and emotional intensity of Mozart’s Requiem Mass, coupled with the enigma of its origins, have captivated listeners for centuries, solidifying its place as a masterwork that transcends time and continues to inspire both reverence and curiosity.

His ever-popular Symphony No. 40 in G minor cements Mozart’s place as one of music’s greatest innovators. Daring, evocative, and dripping with emotion, it beautifully exemplifies his prodigious status.

SFSO will end its powerful 27th season honoring Icons & Rebels with a dazzling finale on April 9 featuring two celebrated works from Prokofiev and Bruckner.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for this Masterworks IV program are on sale now beginning at $25. Buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (954) 462-0222; or in person at The Parker or at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

FLIFF Awards Party 3/2/25

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FLIFF Awards Party
Sunday, 03/02/2025-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $60

Savor Cinema

Want all the glitz and glamour of attending the Academy Awards, but don’t have a ticket to the big event?
Savor Cinema is the place to be on Sunday, March 2 as FLIFF brings back our super fun

ACADEMY AWARDS® WATCH PARTY!

Walk the red carpet in your finest Hollywood attire or most comfortable Hollywood Beach-wear, then experience the Oscars on our giant movie screen!

Prizes will be given out in a “Pick the Winners” contest!

Other contests include:
Best Dressed Man, Woman and Couple
Best Nominee Themed Dressed
Best Hollywood Spirit Attire
plus trivia questions throughout the night.

“Pick the Winners” ballots can be purchased for $10.00.

The evening begins at 6:30pm with Red Carpet arrivals and a buffet.
The Oscars® begin at 7pm.

Advance tickets are $50 for FLIFF Members / $60 For non-members
Red Carpet members RSVP to hal@fliff.com

The party includes an open bar and lite-bites (7pm – 9pm), prizes and a night of fun!

As always there is free parking in the courthouse garage adjacent to the theater on SE 5th Avenue.

CLICK HERE to purchase a PICK THE OSCAR Ballot

Cava donated by Provocativo

The Annihilation Of Fish 2/20/25

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The Annihilation Of Fish
Thursday, 02/20/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12.00

Savor Cinema

Adapted from a short story by Anthony C. Winkler, The Annihilation of Fish is a tender comedy about two eccentric humans finding love later in life. Lynn Redgrave plays Poinsettia, a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini. She moves into a Los Angeles boarding house with an energetic landlady (Margot Kidder). There she meets a Jamaican widower, Fish (James Earl Jones), who has recently been released from a mental institution despite his continued battles against unseen demons. In the face of personal challenges and differences, the couple grows together and begins to discover new things about themselves and the nuances of love and happiness. With extraordinary performances from a stellar cast, the film tackles such sensitive issues as race, mental illness, and aging with anarchic humor and energy.

5K for a Better Day 2/22/25

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5K for a Better Day
Saturday, 02/22/2025-, 08:00 am-10:00 am
American Heritage Schools
12200 West Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $20

American Heritage Schools invites the community to join them for its 17th Annual 5K for a Better Day on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8 a.m. Organized by the dedicated Pre-Med students, this event promotes wellness, unity and hope while raising funds for the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center. For over 25 years, the Pre-Medical Program through the Pre-Med Society has led impactful service projects benefiting pediatric cancer patients. The 5K for a Better Day is one of four key events, alongside the Superhero Party, Pre-Med Gala and Holiday Party, that create lasting joy and support for these courageous children battling cancer. Funds raised from the 5K and the Gala help fulfill holiday wish lists for young patients, bringing smiles when they need it most.

Empower & Unwind: A Day of Self-Care and Celebration for International Women’s Day 3/8/25

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Empower & Unwind: A Day of Self-Care and Celebration for International Women’s Day
Saturday, 03/08/2025-, 08:00 am-05:00 pm
Marriott Harbor BEach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: 50

Celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, with a day dedicated to self-care, relaxation, and empowerment at The Spa at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating experiences, indulge in luxurious amenities, and unwind in a serene atmosphere.
Begin your day with a soothing sound bowl meditation on the spa’s peaceful terrace, followed by an inspiring talk from a motivational speaker to uplift your spirit. Afterward, enjoy a beautifully curated breakfast board in the lobby, where you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded attendees while savoring delicious, nourishing bites designed to elevate both body and soul.
As the day unfolds, bask by the pool with refreshing mimosas in hand, soaking up the sun and reflecting on the morning’s inspiration. In the afternoon, explore a selection of unique products from local women-owned vendors showcased in the spa lobby, celebrating women entrepreneurs. Cap the day with a celebratory champagne toast led by the Spa Director, honoring the power of independence and the strength of community.
Situated on the destination’s largest private beach, The Spa at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort is a 22,000 square foot full-service day spa offering massage, facial, body scrub, and salon treatments along with pools, saunas, and stream rooms for the ultimate relaxing retreat. This thoughtfully curated itinerary will leave you feeling empowered, centered, and truly refreshed.
Tickets are required and can be purchased for $50 per person, granting full access to a day of relaxation, connection, and empowerment. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call 954-525-4000.

Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition 2/23/25

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Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition
Sunday, 02/23/2025-, 01:00 pm-02:00 pm
1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 Southwest 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15 in person, Free for online attendance

Come celebrate Februllage with us! We’re excited to be collaging in partnership with 1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts.

“Februllage is a unique collaboration between the Edinburgh Collage Collective and the Scandinavian Collage Museum. This initiative invites collage artists to create a “collage a day” throughout February using the Februllage Official Word Prompt Calendar for 2025. Designed to be inclusive, Februllage encourages creativity and connection.” (Kollaj Magazine)

Engage in an hour of creative play where you can unleash your imagination and connect with fellow artists from around the world.

FREE Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science 3/8/25

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FREE Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 03/08/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate a FREE day of STEM exploration at the annual Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and neighboring Esplanade Park on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.! From thrilling science shows to hands-on makerspace workshops, family fun awaits at this indoor and outdoor science expo designed to highlight the critical role of STEM in education and ignite curiosity and enthusiasm in young minds.

The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival will open with a colorful, ooey, gooey celebratory start as Joe Cox, president and CEO of MODS, gets SLIMED in the name of science! The action then moves across the museum grounds and the adjacent Esplanade Park as live science shows, nationally renowned science presenters, gravity-defying acrobatics and interactive challenges prepare to amaze and astound participants.

This year’s festival highlights include:

• Spheres Bubble Show: A dazzling performance where science meets artistry—experience the physics of bubbles like never before.
• We Flip Science Acrobats: Science and spectacle collide! Witness Newton’s Second Law in action as acrobats climb towering stacks of chairs to test the laws of physics.
• It’s Not Magic, It’s Science: Explore how science creates illusions that seem magical but are grounded in reality.
• Oobleck Run: Race across a pool of non-Newtonian fluid and discover the surprising science of solid-liquid hybrids.

Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity with these engaging STEM activities featuring special hands-on Makerspace Workshops including:

• Coding Bracelets: Learn binary code and create a bracelet with your initials encoded in black and white beads.
• Mini Makerspace: Early learners can explore the foundations of engineering through tinkering and tool use.
• Baking Ratios: Master math and science through baking! Guests take home a mini kit to make shortbread cookies while learning the magic of ratios.
• Lichtenberg Figures: Explore the beauty of electrical discharges and create your own artwork inspired by lightning.
• Diving Deep: Witness the science of pressure and buoyancy through interactive Cartesian diver experiments.
• Cradle to Career: Discover career pathways with hands-on activities tied to STEM fields.

Get ready to experiment, build, and explore with a variety of Interactive Science Demos and Challenges:

• Earthquake Engineer: Construct a structure that can survive our earthquake simulation table.
• Bristle Bots: Build your own tiny vibrating robot and watch it scuttle around.
• Balloon Hover Boards: Engineer a hover board using balloons and learn about air pressure.
• Sublimation Station: Witness the magic of dry ice sublimation with fog-filled bubbles you can touch.
• Sound Wave Generator: Visualize sound waves as they create mesmerizing patterns in a tube filled with beads.
• Da Vinci Bridge: Build a self-supporting bridge using only interlocking beams – no glue required!

In the Innovation Showcase, explore groundbreaking scientific advancements presented by local industries and universities, showcasing the cutting-edge work happening in our community. And, in the Science Cafés, families will connect with leading STEM professionals and learn about cutting-edge research. This year’s speakers will be Joseph Alexander, an expert on how sharks and rays use their unique skin to glide through the water; Dr. Laura Fontenas, who will share groundbreaking neurobiology research aimed at repairing spinal injuries, Dr. Afeefa Abdool-Ghany, an environmental engineering and sustainability expert and others to be announced.

Plus, visitors will have free one-day access to MODS’ world-class, educational and inspiring exhibits that shape our world and fuel innovation including the new Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans. Children will unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes in this new exhibit that brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. and is locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.

Closing out the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival with a bang will be a colorful explosion of science featuring liquid nitrogen and hundreds of pit balls.

The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival is also sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan (Platinum Sponsor), Community Foundation of Broward, MacGillivray Freeman Educational Foundation, UKG (Gold Sponsors) Centuric Technologies, Florida Philanthropic Network, Publix Super Markets Charities (Silver Sponsors), Broward MPO, M&T Bank (Copper Sponsors), Xpress Entertainment (In-Kind Sponsor).

For more information and to reserve tickets, visit mods.org/sciencefest.

Jim Arendt: “Those of Us Still Living” Opening Reception and Artist Lecture 2/20/25

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Jim Arendt: “Those of Us Still Living” Opening Reception and Artist Lecture
Thursday, 02/20/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
3501 Davie Rd.,
Davie, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Free

In “Those of Us Still Living,” Jim Arendt presents compelling and evocative work that explores themes of identity, labor, and place. Using a range of mediums, including fabric, coal, and reclaimed materials, Arendt integrates personal and societal narratives, reflecting on the experiences of working-class communities. His artwork is marked by a distinctive visual language that blends abstraction and figuration, creating poignant, layered representations of resilience, struggle, and transformation. Through his practice, Arendt gives voice to often overlooked or marginalized perspectives, while exploring the complex intersection of individual and collective histories.

Arendt is a Professor of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University. He received his BFA from Kendall College of Art & Design and his MFA from the University of South Carolina. He has participated in residency programs including The Fields Project in Illinois, Arrowmont’s Tactility Forum, and From Waste to Art VI in Baku, Azerbaijan. Arendt received First Prize during In the Round: UNC Asheville’s 1st Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition, Fiberarts International 2019, was short-listed for The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art and a 2018 finalist for the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA. He has received the South Carolina Arts Commission Visual Artist Fellowship 2014 and his work received top prize at ArtFields 2013. His work was chosen for the 2013 Museum Rijswijk Textile Biennial, Netherlands, and he has work included in the Arkansas Art Center’s permanent collection of contemporary craft.

ABOUT BROWARD COLLEGE
Serving approximately 56,000 students annually, Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The mission of the College is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.broward.edu.

ABOUT THE ROSEMARY DUFFY LARSON GALLERY
The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery is a museum-quality venue where artists from around the world come to exhibit thought-provoking contemporary artworks. Since 1965, the Broward College Central Campus Fine Arts Gallery has exhibited artworks from over 150 regional, national, and international artists such as Carl Andre, Hernan Bas, Judy Chicago, Angi Curreri, Yuri Dojc, Duane Hanson, Kenneth Huff, Nam June Paik, Pilar Tobin, and Pablo Picasso. In 2012, Broward College opened the Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, located in the state-of-the-art Visual & Performing Arts Building. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery is a non-profit institution serving BC students, faculty, and the greater South Florida arts community.

ABOUT THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
The Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) Department at Broward College has been presenting works of exceptional artistic quality to the viewing public since 1960. Productions in dance, theatre, and music, along with visual art exhibitions have thrilled and educated thousands of satisfied patrons. Visit the VPA website for information about our faculty, classes, programs of study, and our performance and exhibition calendar.

Tropical Spirits Festival 3/9/25

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Tropical Spirits Festival
Saturday, 03/09/2025-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 50

Tropical Spirits Festival to be held at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

· Step into a lush tropical paradise for the Tropical Spirits Festival, a vibrant celebration of all things tropical and delightful – featuring exotic libations made with the finest spirits — Rum, Tequila, Gin, Brandy, Vodka and more.

· Guests can sip exotic libations crafted by the region’s top mixologists and spirit producers. Additionally, island-inspired culinary delights are available for purchase.

· This immersive experience pays tribute to Evelyn and Frederic Bartlett’s legendary hospitality, as the couple was known for serving their own specialty cocktail to guests.

· Offering an unforgettable afternoon of tropical indulgence, the event will benefit Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre whimsical subtropical estate and historic house museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

DETAILS: Tickets are $50 – includes admission, unlimited spirit and cocktail tastings To register, please visit www.bonnethouse.org/event/tropical-spirits-festival.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration & Benefit Featuring The Beach Boys 3/1/25

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration & Benefit Featuring The Beach Boys
Saturday, 03/01/2025-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 1,000 – 2,500

The Beach Boys will rock the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with a rare, up-close-and-personal performance in the Center’s intimate Amaturo Theater on Saturday, March 1. The legendary group will headline the Broward Performing Arts’ Foundation’s Annual Celebration to benefit the Center’s education and enrichment programs. Presenting sponsors are long-time Broward Center supporters Charles and Laura Palmer.
In an evening that will be “Fun, Fun, Fun” for everyone, there will be opportunities to participate at two levels: $1,000 for a VIP ticket for the performance and post-show party, and $2,500 for a Celebration ticket for the full evening’s festivities which include an exclusive cocktail reception at 5 p.m. in the Horvitz Lobby, a pre-show dinner at 6:15 p.m. on the Moran Stage in the Au-Rene Theater, The Beach Boys performance in the Amaturo and the post-show party at the Wendt Terraces and Huizenga Pavilion.
For more than half a century, audiences have enjoyed such Beach Boys hits as “Surfin’ USA”, “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Kokomo,” “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls,” all of which have made this band rock & roll royalty for music lovers everywhere. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer, continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
For information about VIP and Celebration tickets and table sponsorships, call 954-468-3298 or email Foundation@BrowardCenter.org. A portion of your ticket or table payment includes a tax-deductible donation benefiting the Broward Center’s education and engagement programs.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG Reception 3/5/25

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG Reception
Wednesday, 03/05/2025-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $50

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will honor six impactful women who lead our community during its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG ticketed reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale set for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard). The reception will be hosted by radio personalities Julie Guy and Tamara Gant of the 101.5 LITE FM Morning Show.

This year’s honorees are Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, Frances M. Esposito, chief strategy officer of Broward Partnership, Ina Lee, owner of Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Susan Renneisen, vice president of community affairs and special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Juliet Roulhac, director of external affairs for Broward and Southwest Florida for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and corporate philanthropy for NextEra Energy (NEE), FPL’s parent company and Elaine Vasquez, owner of Broward’s first bilingual newspaper, El Heraldo de Broward.

The Women’s History Month celebration will kick off a special photo exhibit highlighting these women alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. The exhibition celebrating their achievements will be on display through March 31.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the 40-photo exhibit include Ticie Swaggerty (1887-1971), co-owner of Swaggerty Taxi Co. and president of the Lauderdale Transit Co. who grew the company from a single Buick in 1919 to the building of a new bus terminal in 1943, Edee Greene (1913-2000), founder of Women in Distress of Broward County, who played an essential role in the operations of the organization which has helped more than 250,000 homeless and abused women and children with items like housing, food, clothing, and counseling since 1974, Pualani Mossman Avon (1917-2006), the face of Hawaiian tourism pre-WWII, a business owner who owned and operated dance studios, clothing stores (including the Mai-Kai retail store) and manager of sales and promotion tours for the South Pacific and Asia for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Boulevard Travel Center, Patricia Murphy (1905-1979), proprietor, creative mind, hostess, and landscaper of Patricia Murphy’s Candlelight Restaurant who built herself into a brand and remained running the landmark entity until 1977, Virginia Shuman Young (1917-1994), who served as the city’s vice mayor, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and who championed civic and community causes including Boy and Girl Scouts, the United Way, The Opportunity Center, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), journalist for WKAT radio’s Children’s Program “The Pelican’s Pouch,” society editor and writer of the Daytona Beach Sun-Record and a Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine, South Florida Business Journal, Dillard’s, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52 and P.F. Chang’s.

Tickets for the March 5 recognition and benefit reception honoring today’s leaders are $50 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2025.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG, or to join this event as a sponsor, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort

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This Valentine’s Day, love is on the menu at 3030 Ocean – a chic atmosphere for candlelit dinner on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. The signature eatery at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort will offer a five-course pre-fixe menu paired with ocean views.
The romantic menu, specially curated by Executive Chef Mikey Termini, begins with an amuse-bouche of swordfish and beet carpaccio with berry vinegar and semi dehydrated beet root. Herb butter poached lobster tail alongside a leek salad is followed by an intermezzo of lemon sorbet and prosecco. The third course is an experiential offering, allowing couples to cook their Ishiyaki A5 wagyu beef to their specific liking on a cooking stone provided alongside their partner. Then, calamari al ajillo is served with squid ink risotto, and crawfish garlic cream sauce. Dinner concludes with a decadent dark chocolate demi-sphere dessert with raspberry rose mousse, passion fruit gelee, chocolate almond sponge, berry compote, candied almonds, and crème anglaise, paired with a flute of French champagne.
Available exclusively the evening of Feb. 14, 2025 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pre-fixe menu is priced at $145 per person. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.

ArtServe’s 3rd Annual Impact Awards Gala 4/25/25

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ArtServe’s 3rd Annual Impact Awards Gala
Friday, 04/25/2025-, 06:00 pm-
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

ArtServe will host its 3rd Annual Impact Awards Gala on April 25, 2025, at 6 p.m., celebrating individuals and organizations that are making a significant impact in the arts and the community. This celebratory event recognizes outstanding achievements in creativity, leadership and philanthropy. Tickets will be available for purchase at artserve.org.

Sensory Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and 2/23/25

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Sensory Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and
Sunday, 02/23/2025-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway: “Where Is Happily Ever After?” 2/15/25, 2/16/25

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YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway: “Where Is Happily Ever After?”
Saturday, 02/15/2025-02/16/2025, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center Victory Black Box Theatre
1409 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: $10-$15

The production, Where is Happily Ever After?: The Reality Within, presented by Flagstar Foundation, marks the seventh year of the YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway performances, where students from ages five to 15 have the chance to experience what it takes to be part of a full-scale performance. Continuing with the tradition of focusing on a different theme each year, this play explores the universal desire of a “happily ever after” feeling through the stories of a group of friends navigating their personal battles with everyday social stressors. The narrative delves into how social pressures, such as fear, joy, sadness, anger, embarrassment, envy and depression, affect their daily lives. Through powerful performances, the play highlights the hidden struggles that today’s youth face, including family obligations, financial hardships, disabilities, self-image issues and the impact of increased school violence.
Early bird discount tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/teen-broadway-where-is-happily-ever-after/2025-02-15/. Day-of-performance tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase on site at the Victory Black Box Theatre.

Live Jazz at La Fuga 2/6/25

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Live Jazz at La Fuga
Thursday, 02/06/2025-03/22/2025, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
La Fuga
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: free

Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets on the South Florida music scene is that La Fuga, located at the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, is the site for world-class jazz performances every weekend – with no cover charge. Grab a seat for dinner or at the bar to enjoy live performances by some local and out-of-state greats that boast national and international reputations. Just blocks from A1A, this relaxed haven offers up the opportunity to enjoy the great American art form of jazz via a regularly changing schedule of performers. The upcoming live jazz line-up is as follows:

Alexandra Lewis (February 6,13,20,27) South Florida’s own jazz songstress, Alexandra has been entertaining audiences for 25 years and performs live at La Fuga every Thursday night.

Pete Wallace Duo (February 7, February 15, February 21 & March 8) An accomplished pianist, composer and producer, Wallace has toured on keyboards with artists including Julio Iglesias, La Ley and Jon Secada, and has recorded and written songs with some of the top artists in the music business from Herbie Hancock to Pink.

Calixto Oviedo Duo (February 8 & February 14) In the world of Latin music, Calixto Oviedo is a living legend. The Grammy-nominated Cuban drummer has played with countless international musical stars and brings passion and precision to all performances.

James Mccoy Duo (March 22) A fixture on the South Florida jazz scene for more than 20 years, James McCoy offers up standards from the Great American Songbook, singing and swinging on the stand-up bass.

Romantic Barefoot Dining Experience for Valentine’s Day 2/14/25

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Romantic Barefoot Dining Experience for Valentine’s Day
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 05:30 pm-09:30 pm
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
3030 Holiday Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $185

This Valentine’s Day, enhance the romance with a toes-in-the-sand private dining experience that pairs a four-course menu with an intimate beach setting. Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, situated on Fort Lauderdale’s largest stretch of private beach, sets the scene for an indulgent and immersive Barefoot Dining Experience with a table for two set on the sandy shore, surrounded by sunset views and the gentle embrace of the ocean breeze.

The menu for the seaside experience, specially curated by Executive Chef Mikey Termini, includes crispy cacio e pepe bites with vodka sauce and pesto aioli; tuna tataki with ginger & soy daikon salsa; a truffle baby gem salad; and surf and turf pairing of Wagyu New York steak and butter poached lobster tail with celery root puree, charred asparagus, prosciutto chip, and bordelaise. The finale is a beet panna cotta with lemon mascarpone, pomegranate, and hazelnut. The indulgent evening Moet Chandon Brut Imperial, a sommelier-selected bottle of wine, and a dessert cocktail pairing.

Available exclusively the evening of Feb. 14, 2025 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pre-fixe menu is priced at $185 per person. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable.
Image and menu here. Credit to Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 16th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival 4/5/25, 4/6/25

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 16th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival
Saturday, 04/05/2025-04/06/2025, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 20

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 16th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival

· The 16th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival welcomes orchid enthusiasts and plant lovers alike to vividly experience – and purchase – diverse, colorful, and fragrant varieties of orchids, tropical plants, herbs, and fruit trees sold by local and international vendors.

· The two-day event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy orchid and tropical plant displays, food vendors, libations, garden art, orchid care & general gardening lectures, live music, a Tropical Luau Lunch, and much more.

· The afternoon Tropical Luau Lunch will take place each day on the beautifully decorated waterfront Veranda from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A fully catered affair, the lunch tickets are sold separately for $100 each, and include admission to the Festival, access to the Bonnet House home for leisurely strolls through the rooms, and Orchid Display House.

o Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet, Ma Tais, wine & beer, live music and Hula dancers.

· Multiple local and international growers will present Orchid & Garden Care lectures and interactive workshops in the Island Theater.

· Admission includes access to the all-new larger-than-life outdoor exhibition: Forest Forms. breathtaking outdoor art exhibition featuring 18 larger-than-life metal sculptures, ranging in height from a playful five feet to a monumental twenty feet tall, by renowned artist Huelani Mei.

· Vendors will also offer all the supplies that customers need to plant and grow orchids.

· Food and beverage vendors on the property will offer delectable bites, Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, wine, beer, and other refreshments.

TICKETS: Early Bird Special: Daily Admission Tickets are $20 each until March 15, 2025.

Admission Tickets are $25 for one day and $40 for both days. which includes entrance to the Orchid Festival, Self-Guided Grounds Tour, and the Forest Forms exhibit where guests can stroll the grounds at their leisure.

o Children 12 and under are FREE.

o No Discounts or Group Rates Apply.

o All tickets are non-refundable.

o The two-day event will take place rain or shine.

Tickets for the Tropical Luau Lunches are $100 per person and include admission to the Orchid Festival along with house and grounds.

To purchase tickets for the Orchid Festival and the Luau Lunches, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/orchid-festival/ or call (954) 563-5393.

“Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward” Exhibit Grand Opening at History Fort Lauderdale 2/19/25

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“Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward” Exhibit Grand Opening at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 02/19/2025-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost:

In honor of Black History Month, History Fort Lauderdale proudly announces the grand opening of “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” a new permanent exhibition, on February 19. This significant exhibit, developed in collaboration with esteemed local organizations including the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward Main Library Historic Archives, American Legion Post 220, Northwest Federated Woman’s Club, Links Inc., Broward County’s Black fraternities and sororities and Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, explores the rich history and enduring impact of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County’s Black community from 1793 to the present day. A ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. with representatives from collaborating organizations and city and county officials in attendance.

The exhibition features a collection of artifacts, historic photographs, and oral histories from African American residents and ancestors highlighting challenges, triumphs, and heroes. From slavery through Jim Crow laws, desegregation, and the civil rights era through the present day, visitors will learn about Black residents’ unique stories of oppression to freedom and how their invaluable contributions shaped our region’s cultural, social and political fabric.

Support for History Fort Lauderdale’s “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward” has been provided by the Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. Additional funding has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), NextEra Energy Foundation, Florida Power & Light Company’s charitable arm, Jacarlene Foundation, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

Adding to the Black History Monthlong celebration will be Dillard Center for the Arts’ annual art show and sale, curated by Dillard instructor Celestin Joseph. This annual showcase features the creative reimaginings and reflections of historical Black leaders, community icons, and hometown heroes through photography and studio art by the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) students.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military, and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Escape the Romance Singles Appreciation Party 2/14/25

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Escape the Romance Singles Appreciation Party
Friday, 02/14/2025-, 05:00 pm-
Escape Rooftop Bar
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: FREE

Escape the Valentine’s Day clichés and head to Escape Rooftop Bar for the ultimate singles celebration. All are welcome to the rooftop bar and lounge’s Escape the Romance Party which will feature a bevy of drink specials, themed cocktails such as Cupid’s Kiss and Adore Me Sangria, and live entertainment from DJ Cribb.

Romance Recovery Party at Escape Rooftop Bar 2/15/25

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Romance Recovery Party at Escape Rooftop Bar
Saturday, 02/15/2025-, 12:00 pm-
Escape Rooftop Bar
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: free

Escape those Valentine’s Day blues and head to Escape Rooftop Bar for the ultimate Singles Awareness Day celebration. All are welcome to the rooftop bar and lounge’s Romance Recovery Party on the rooftop where attendees can enjoy live entertainment from DJ Blcknsss and DJ Cribb, drink specials and themed cocktails such as a No Filter Mimosa and Chocolate Raspberry Espresso Martini.

Thank You, Places 1/27/25

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Thank You, Places
Monday, 01/27/2025-, 07:15 pm-08:50 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Savor Cinema
USA / 2024 / 82 min / English / Comic-Drama

A group of friends try to make a “film” to save their theatre company from falling apart during a pandemic. But filmmaking ineptitude, old affairs, and new betrayals may be the virus that ends their company before any global pandemic does.

A brilliant first-time feature Filmed-ENTIRELY-in-Broward. The ensemble cast is spot on with the mercurial pulse of a non-profit theatre troupe, where everyone is equal, except not everyone knows it. The secrets, the secret passions, the tip-toe-poverty, the Hey Mickey & Judy Let’s Do A Show spunk, just perfect. Timothy Mark Davis handles his dual role as director of the piece and a plot-propelling member of the ensemble. The single camerawork is a thing of beauty in this low budget but zenith-seeking romp.

Kudos to Broward Cultural Division, Community Foundation of Broward and Film Lauderdale for investing in this proud-to-be-Broward feature.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Don Juan | Strauss & Berlioz 2/12/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Don Juan | Strauss & Berlioz
Wednesday, 02/12/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $25

Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) presents an adventurous Valentine’s Day program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss’ Don Juan. Led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso and featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, the concert will take place on Wednesday, February 12, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. A pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason will take place 30 minutes before the show featuring in-depth conversation and insights about the work and composer.

Don Juan is a swashbuckling escapade that both scandalized and delighted audiences with its eroticism and ultra-modern style when it premiered in 1889, cementing Richard Strauss’ (1864-1949) fame as the genius of his generation, making him a favorite among musical modernists. Meanwhile, his Four Last Songs, a SFSO premiere featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, is a touchingly beautiful and serene masterpiece, bidding farewell to an illustrious career.

Top Prize Winner of the 2018 Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competition Wagner Division, soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra has garnered major attention for her work on the operatic and concert stage. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2005 as a soloist in Brahms’ Requiem with The Juilliard Orchestra under the baton of the late James DePreist, her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2014 as “First Lady” in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, singing all nine performances of the opera, three of which were Sirius XM Satellite Broadcasts and David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center debut as a soloist in Verdi’s Requiem with the National Chorale. In 2018, she made her debut with the Orquesta Filarmónica del Estado de Chihuahua in Mexico in a solo concert of arias from Il Trovatore, Nabucco, Tannhäuser, and Turandot. Ms. Shoremount-Obra made her European Operatic debut in 2004 as “Ifigenia” in Handel’s Oreste at the Spoleto Festival, Italy. She has performed numerous operatic roles with a variety of operas and performance groups including Opera Grand Rapids, The American Symphony Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic, Grand Harmonie in Princeton, NJ, Odyssey Opera of Boston, Maryland Opera in Baltimore, New York Philharmonic and more. A champion of new music, Shoremount-Obra has premiered/collaborated with some of today’s most popular and notable composers including Tarik O’Regan, Dan Visconti, John Zorn, and Paola Prestini. She is a 2004 New York Regional Winner and National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She has also won numerous awards from other organizations, including the Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshana Foundation and has since been supported with supplemental grants from the same foundation. She is the 2016 winner of the Ursula Springer Award from the Wagner Society of New York and together with pianist Christopher Cooley, the 2019 Second Prize Winner in the Joy In Singing International Art Song Competition.

The program also features SFSO’s premiere of Austrian composer Johann Strauss II’s (1825-1899) The Blue Danube, the world’s most famous waltz. Originally written as a choral piece for the Vienna Men’s Choral Association, Strauss adapted it for orchestra soon after it debuted. Epitomizing the symphonic richness and variety of Strauss’s dance music, it ultimately earned him acclaim as the “waltz king,” and has become the best-known of his many dance pieces.

SFSO’s premiere of Hector Berlioz’s (1803-1869) tumultuous “King Lear Overture” (Le roi Lear), perhaps his grandest, most dramatic and atmospheric overture, recounts the dark Shakespearean tragedy of man and a kingdom divided by love and politics.

Now in its 27th season celebrating Icons & Rebels, SFSO invites audiences to tantalizing upcoming works by Mozart, Berlioz, Prokofiev and Bruckner.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for this Masterworks III program are on sale now beginning at $25. For the February 12 concert, buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (954) 462-0222; or in person at The Parker or at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Exhibit 1/24/25

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ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Exhibit
Friday, 01/24/2025-03/28/2025, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating African American art will run from January 24 through March 28, 2025. The exhibit features powerful and thought-provoking works by local and national artists and explores the complex narrative of African American culture, identity and history, providing a platform for artists to share their voices and stories.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on January 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/26/25

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/26/2025-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 6/1/25

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The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 12:00 pm-
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

The Blue Angels have been enthralling spectators across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, IMAX Entertainment proudly presents a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary The Blue Angels taking audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Opening January 17 at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Filmed For IMAX® immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind-the-scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel – from the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen, and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
The filmmakers behind The Blue Angels were granted unprecedented access – on the ground and in the air – to invite audiences along, from the first days of rigorous training through to the final show and the passing of the torch to a new team. But even as the documentary lifts the veil of the Blue Angels mystique, it only magnifies the magic.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron…past and present.
The Blue Angels was directed by Paul Crowder and produced by Glen Powell, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe, J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella. John Turner, Bill O’Dowd, Emerson Davis, Rob Stone and Greg Wooldridge served as executive producers, with Maren Domzalski and Bridget Topp co-producing.
The Blue Angels is a Bad Robot, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Films Production, in association with Amazon MGM Studios, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs and Barnstorm Productions. The film runs 45 minutes.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The Blue Angels is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film.

For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition 2/15/25

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Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition
Saturday, 02/15/2025-, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 Southwest 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15

Join us for a special event in partnership with 1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts!
collaboARTive hosts extra Collage and Connect sessions in February to celebrate Februllage, a collaboration between Edinburgh Collage Collective and the Scandinavian Collage Museum. This initiative invites collage artists to make a “collage a day” throughout February. Together we share an hour of collage making. Free to join us online! $15 to join us in-person.

Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices 1/26/25

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Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices
Sunday, 01/26/2025-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts kicks off the New Year with the Fourth Annual Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices featuring music and activities for the entire family to enjoy overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
In addition to the live musical performances from Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble, La Vie, The Fantells and Kevin Lyttle, Rhythm by the River also offers community music and dance workshops as well as free activities including arts and crafts, face painting, a community mural and interactive games for the whole family. Guests can savor the flavors of J&J Soul Food, Tropical Soul Food, Reggae Beets and cupcakes from Sweet Sensations by Charlene.
To learn more about Arts for Action: Black Voices upcoming events or to get involved, visit BrowardCenter.org or email artsforaction@browardcenter.org.

21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast 1/17/25

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21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast
Friday, 01/17/2025-, 07:30 am-09:45 am
First Baptist Fort Lauderdale
301 East Broward Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 175

Presented by JM Family Enterprises, the Inspirational Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist, 301 E. Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Every year, the Y’s MLK Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon unites business, civic and community leaders, drawing an audience of more than 1,400 to honor Dr. King and support the YMCA of South Florida’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund.

During the breakfast, the YMCA of South Florida will present the Dave W. Cash Youth Leadership Award to a student in Broward County who has embodied the ideals of Dr. King in advocating for social change in the community. The award recipient receives a $2,000 college scholarship supporting their continued education.

Proceeds support future changemakers through the Y’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund, which empowers youth from preschool to college to reach their full potential. The keynote speaker for the breakfast is Judge Glenda Hatchett, a distinguished former juvenile judge, senior executive leadership attorney, award-winning TV show host, author and community advocate. Emmy-award winning WPLG Local 10 news anchor Calvin Hughes is master of ceremonies.

Connecting Beyond the Stigma: Broward College’s Second Annual Mental Health Symposium 1/22/25

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Connecting Beyond the Stigma: Broward College’s Second Annual Mental Health Symposium
Wednesday, 01/22/2025-, 08:00 am-03:30 pm
Bailey Hall at Broward College’s A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 Davie Road,
Davie, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: 0.00

This symposium is designed to provide information to help break through the stigma so people can increase their mental health. The symposium – “Connecting Beyond the Stigma” – will cover a variety of topics, including increasing awareness of the mental health stigma, understanding cultural barriers, and developing empathy and advocacy skills.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 28th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Miller Construction Family 2/6/25

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 28th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Miller Construction Family
Thursday, 02/06/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 125

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will honor The Miller Family of Miller Construction Company during its 28th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Thursday, February 6, from 6 – 8 p.m. This yearly special event, taking place at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.), recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Florida natives Thomas J. Miller and Harley W. Miller established Miller Construction Company in 1973. Since then, through a combination of determination, commitment, progressive foresight and creative planning, Miller Construction has completed more than 600 impactful commercial projects for the private sector in Florida, including office buildings, industrial, manufacturing & distribution hubs, automotive, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality that bolstered South Florida’s economic prosperity. Their impactful projects of note include the construction of Lago Mar Hotel & Club, multiple projects for Holy Cross Hospital over three decades, the design-build of Airbus Flight Simulator Training Facility, KOS Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and testing facility, and building two of the nation’s first fully digital TV facilities – WTVJ NBC 6 and WPLG Local10. In 1992, they were a vital part of the rebirth of and revitalization of Las Olas Blvd with the construction of the award-wining 888 Las Olas Building and expansion of the historic Riverside Hotel and parking garage. A long-standing relationship with South Florida’s top-selling furniture retailer City Furniture led to working on retail showroom construction and renovations from South Miami through Vero Beach, and in Naples and Fort Myers. In 2013, Miller Construction completed Nova Southeastern University’s Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research $200 million facility, the nation’s only research facility dedicated to coral reef ecosystems. The following year, the company completed the massive $50 million, multiphase renovation of the world-class Broward Center for the Performing Arts, a milestone for Fort Lauderdale’s cultural future. Recently, Miller Construction completed an innovative, six-level automated drystack F3 Marina in Fort Lauderdale’s 17th Street Causeway marine district for owner Founders 3. The nation’s second fully automated drystack marina of its kind, F3 Marina features an automated crane that lifts and stores or retrieves boats as long as 46 feet in under five minutes – a breakthrough for the marine industry

Since its founding, Miller Construction Company and its founders have also sought to make a positive, long-lasting difference in the communities they serve. By building community partnerships and through employees’ own hands-on involvement, Miller has raised funds for vital causes and nonprofit organizations including American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Coastal Conservation Association, Habitat For Humanity, Henderson Behavioral Health, Holocaust Learning Center, Junior Achievement, Lighthouse of Broward, Pace Center For Girls, United Way, Winterfest and many more. The company’s spirit has made Florida a better place to live for many children and families.

Previous honorees of the History Makers fundraiser have included notable organizations and individuals such as Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Kelley Shanley, Ted Drum and the Drum, Clark and Cox families, Denison Yachting, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Forman family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest, and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.
This event is sponsored by Miller Construction Company, Rick Case Automotive Group, Lochrie & Chakas, P.A., Galleria Fort Lauderdale and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.
Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 28th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2025.

For event sponsorships or more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter at @FTLHistory.

LEGO® Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/4/25 – 1/26/25

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LEGO® Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 01/04/2025-01/26/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior. $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Unleash your imagination with LEGO® bricks! Build the Change by experimenting with creative solutions, coding dance moves in a LEGO® Coding Dance Party and designing imaginative animal habitats. Celebrate the power of play and innovation on International LEGO® Day (January 28)!

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

The Our Fund Foundation’s South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards Presented by Bank of America Private Bank 2/8/25

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The Our Fund Foundation’s South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards Presented by Bank of America Private Bank
Saturday, 02/08/2025-, 04:00 pm-06:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Mary Porter Riverview Ballroom
201 SW 5th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $75

The sixth annual cocktail reception and awards ceremony celebrates outstanding philanthropy, volunteerism and emerging leadership. The 2025 class of South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy awardees includes: The Warten Foundation, Philanthropist of the Year; Melba DeLeon Commitment to a Cause Award; Jeff Delmay Next Generation Philanthropy Award

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 5/11/25

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, from January 17 – May 11, 2025, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

To celebrate the arrival of this exhibit based on the beloved public television series, MODS is partnering with area attractions to inspire future learning with a fun and fulfilling twist.

In Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, families and young adventurers will sneak through a hidden passage to the Secret Museum and use a hologram to unlock three different times in history to meet inspirational heroes. Uncover a dinosaur skeleton with paleontologist Mary Anning, explore a secret garden with botanist George Washington Carver and look at x-rays with chemist Marie Curie. In the Hall of Heroes, learn the traits of a hero and how you can be a hero today.
The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. and is locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.
Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum: The Exhibit is included with admission to MODS. For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/xavierriddle.
The fun doesn’t stop at MODS! Dive into the excitement with the Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt: Passport to Broward — an adventure packed with exploration, learning and the chance to win a prize. Follow the trail, discover local heroes and create unforgettable memories at some of South Florida’s top attractions:

• African American Research Library and Cultural Center
• Art & Culture Center/Hollywood
• Bonnet House
• Broward County Libraries Main Branch
• Coral Springs Museum of Art
• Flamingo Gardens
• History Fort Lauderdale
• Old Davie School Museum
• Stranahan House
• Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
• Young At Art Museum

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Glitter and Be Gay Gala” 1/16/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Glitter and Be Gay Gala”
Thursday, 01/16/2025-, 05:00 pm-09:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $500

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) invites patrons to celebrate South Florida community leaders and support its impactful artistic, educational, and community outreach initiatives during this year’s “Glitter and Be Gay Gala” to be held on Thursday, January 16, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The gala will directly precede the Symphony’s 7:30 p.m. premiere performance of the dazzling spectacle of Leonard Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide.

This separately ticketed formal gala evening will recognize Distinguished Corporate Leader honoree Mark Kravitz, president of Jenco Properties (owner of Aviah Flagler Village) and Sound of Success honorees BBX Capital Foundation, Alejandro Blasenheim, Shelly Bradshaw of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Community Foundation of Broward, Funding Arts Broward, Kate and Brent Nelson, Nicklaus Children’s Health System and David Valkema of the Maval Foundation. These individuals have been instrumental in supporting SFSO’s impactful community outreach and programming initiatives.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and include bubbles and hors d’oeuvres on the Wendt Terraces courtesy of Provocativo Cava Brut, a multi-course dinner in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom and the Candide performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater.

Led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso, this semi-staged concert version of Candide follows in the manner of Lonny Price’s 2004 production for the New York Philharmonic, made popular through the PBS series “Great Performances.” Bernstein’s acclaimed masterpiece is played out with the orchestra, minimal sets and costumes, a dynamic cast of actor-vocalists featuring David Walton (Candide); Chelsea Lehnea (Cunegonde); Jason Zacher (Dr. Pangloss/Voltaire); Alissa Anderson (The Old Lady), Lovell Rose (Maximilian), and the South Florida Symphony Chorus performing all together on stage. Dan Wallace Miller provides stage direction.

Patrons will experience Candide’s riotous journey as he embarks on a whirlwind adventure teeming with humor, unexpected twists, and profound philosophical reflections. Bernstein’s iconic music, adapted from Voltaire’s famed Enlightenment-era novella, sets the backdrop for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and existential musings. An equal opportunity offender, Candide spares no one. Everything and everyone is fair game in this irreverent satire.

From the over-the-top heights of Cunegonde’s “Glitter and Be Gay” and the rarely heard comedic duet “We Are Women” to the stirring depths of Candide’s introspective ponderings, audiences will enjoy a provocative perspective on life’s absurdities and the enduring pursuit of optimism.

Closing the evening, gala attendees are invited for dancing and dessert with the artists post-performance in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, sponsored by Aviah Flagler Village.

Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing season featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss, Berlioz, Prokofiev and Bruckner.

Individual tickets for South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Glitter and Be Gay Gala” start at $500 with VIP tables for 10 starting at $6,500 and can be purchased at southfloridasymphony.org/gala-2025. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this special evening.

For more information, please contact Jacqueline Lorber at (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Island City Stage presents Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance 1/16/25 – 2/9/25

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Island City Stage presents Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance
Thursday, 01/16/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $43 – $60

Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage’s milestone production of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9. This ambitious creative endeavor featuring highly acclaimed regional actors will be the first time Island City Stage has produced a show penned by America’s greatest playwright of the last half of the 20th century.

In Albee’s three-act play, audiences are introduced to Agnes and Tobias, a wealthy, middle-aged couple whose complacency is shattered when unexpected friends Harry and Edna disrupt their household with unfounded anxiety. Add-in Agnes’ witty, yet alcoholic, sister Claire with her quick quips and their troubled daughter Julia’s return home and a pressure cooker of drama and dysfunction ensues.

A Delicate Balance premiered in 1966 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1967, the first of three Albee received for his work (the others being Seascape (1975), and Three Tall Women (1994)). The Master American Dramatist also received a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement (2005), the gold medal in Drama from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters (1980); as well as the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts (both in 1996), among many other prestigious theatre and literary awards.

The original Broadway production of Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance starred Hume Cronyn as Tobias, Jessica Tandy as Agnes, Rosemary Murphy as Claire, Henderson Forsythe as Harry, Carmen Mathews as Edna, and Marian Seldes as Julia. It has been staged several times since, in the U.S. and abroad, with notable stars of stage and screen including Dame Maggie Smith, Glenn Close, Imelda Staunton, Clare Higgins, Bob Balaban, Martha Plimpton and John Lithgow. In 1996, a revival production starring Rosemary Harris, George Grizzard, John Carter, Elizabeth Wilson, Elaine Stritch and Mary Beth Hurt won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, as well as Tony Awards for acting and directing, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play.

Island City Stage’s riveting revival of A Delicate Balance is directed by Leeds and stars highly acclaimed Carbonell and regional award-winning actors Patti Gardner (Agnes), Tom Wahl (Tobias), Betty Ann Hunt Strain (Claire), Margery Lowe (Edna), Christopher Dreeson (Harry) and Sabrina Lynn Gore (Julia).

A Delicate Balance is co-produced by FAB (Funding Arts Broward) and Jeffrey Danielson. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett, Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg and Costumes Sponsor are Arthur and Fran Greenberg. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, the Warten Foundation, OutClique and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Island City Stage kicked off its 2024-25 season of powerful storytelling focusing on the nature of families with sold out performances of The Fantasticks. Upcoming shows include Fat Ham by James Ijames from April 3 – May 4, 2025; The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas from May 22 – June 15, 2025 and At The Wedding by Bryna Turner from August 21 – September 21, 2025.

Individual show tickets start at $43. A Mimosa Sunday Brunch sponsored by Judith Paskoski will take place on January 26 with tickets at $60. A special Women’s Night sponsored by Leslie Fine will take place on January 31. The show runs for two hours and 40 minutes with two intermissions.

Island City Stage will also be offering two Flexpass options this season. The Flexpass5 ($215) offers five tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($52 upfront savings). The Flexpass3 ($130) offers three tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($33 upfront savings). Discounts are available for groups.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

MADD Southeast Florida to Host 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K 4/27/25

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MADD Southeast Florida to Host 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 07:30 am-02:00 pm
Across from Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $35

Drunk driving deaths have increased by 31% over the past decade with someone being killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 78 seconds. Two out of three people will be impacted by drunk driving in their lifetime. Drunk driving is a 100 percent preventable crime, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s goal is to end impaired driving.

In the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, MADD Southeast Florida will host the 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County on Sunday, April 27. Thousands of walkers, runners, strollers, wheelchair athletes, and supporters of all ages will come together in downtown Fort Lauderdale to raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving for good. The in-person race will start near Huizenga Plaza at 7:30 a.m., or supporters can also participate in a virtual option.

Festivities will include children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances, and vendor/educational booths. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus; Honorary Chairperson Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff of Broward Sheriff’s Office; Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony; Sgt. Ryan Clifton from Broward Sheriff’s Office; Sgt. Trevor Thomas from Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s DUI Unit; and Lt. Indiana Miranda from Florida Highway Patrol.

Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk and drugged driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised nearly $4 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of MADD. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost.

MADD is committed to leading prevention efforts with young adults, collaborating with law enforcement to keep roads safe from impaired drivers, as well as advocating for stricter sentencing and stronger laws, including the HALT Act that mandates anti-drunk driving technology in every new car. MADD continues to provide support services to victims and survivors of impaired driving at no charge through victim services specialists and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line.

“Every day, 37 lives are needlessly cut short in drunk driving crashes, leaving behind shattered families and communities. This heartbreaking, 100 percent preventable crime changes lives forever—and it’s why we must stand together, stronger than ever, to raise awareness and fight for change,” said Heather Geronemus, past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is more than just an event—it’s a movement that saves lives and supports victims right here in South Florida. This impactful day of hope and action wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our attendees, board members, sponsors, and donors, who share the commitment to end impaired driving once and for all.” Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsors UKG and Salah Foundation; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Road Guardian Sponsor Craig Zinn Automotive Group; Corporate Champion Sponsors Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Durée & Company, Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, and Memorial Healthcare System; Spotlight Sponsors Bank of America, BBX Capital and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsor Warren Henry Automotive Group.

ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Opening Reception 1/31/25

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ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Opening Reception
Friday, 01/31/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating African American art will run from January 24 through March 28, 2025. The exhibit features powerful and thought-provoking works by local and national artists and explores the complex narrative of African American culture, identity and history, providing a platform for artists to share their voices and stories.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on January 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival: Burlock Coast Dinner” 1/15/25

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Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival: Burlock Coast Dinner”
Monday, 01/15/2025-, 06:30 pm-09:00 pm
Burlock Coast
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 200

Chef Paula DaSilva and Chef Adrienne Grenier welcome two of their favorite chefs, Chef Kathleen Blake and Chef Melissa Kelly, to Burlock Coast in the Ritz Carlton on Fort Lauderdale Beach. This dining experience will feature a welcome reception and 4 courses paired with JUSTIN wine. Proceeds from this dining experience benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

ABOUT VISIT LAUDERDALE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, founded by Kate Reed and Phillip Marro, is an annual celebration of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s rich culinary scene. Set against the backdrop of 24 miles of stunning beaches and vibrant downtown communities, the festival spans seven days in January. This immersive event features an array of experiences, including wine tastings, gourmet dinners, craft beer samplings, and spirits showcases, all designed to highlight the diverse flavors and innovative culinary talents in the region. In addition to the main festival week, various sanctioned events will be held throughout the year, each offering a unique setting that underscores the area’s emerging art districts and cultural vibrancy. The festival not only provides a platform for food and drink enthusiasts to indulge in exceptional cuisine but also supports local charities, reinforcing its commitment to the community. Whether you’re exploring new culinary trends, enjoying a beachfront wine tasting, or attending a dinner in one of the city’s cultural hotspots, the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival promises unforgettable experiences that celebrate the essence of Greater Fort Lauderdale. For the latest updates and event details, visit www.VLFoodWine.com and follow @VLFoodWine on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube (#VLFWF).

Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival: BBQ on the Beach 1/17/25

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Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival: BBQ on the Beach
Wednesday, 01/17/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
80 Las Olas Circle Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Eventbrite
Cost: 95

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY 21+

Get saucy with the Visit Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival for BBQ at the Beach presented by Demesmin & Dover. This annual feast of BBQ makes it’s debut at an all new waterfront location, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park.

Join us with pitmasters from local and nationally renowned BBQ joints while they compete for the title of ‘BBQ Champion’ of the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival. This VIP experience has all the smoke and will take place outdoors at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park. #ReleaseYourInnerFoodie with BBQ bites and sips throughout the evening amongst the waterfront breeze with live music.

ABOUT VISIT LAUDERDALE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, founded by Kate Reed and Phillip Marro, is an annual celebration of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s rich culinary scene. Set against the backdrop of 24 miles of stunning beaches and vibrant downtown communities, the festival spans seven days in January. This immersive event features an array of experiences, including wine tastings, gourmet dinners, craft beer samplings, and spirits showcases, all designed to highlight the diverse flavors and innovative culinary talents in the region. In addition to the main festival week, various sanctioned events will be held throughout the year, each offering a unique setting that underscores the area’s emerging art districts and cultural vibrancy. The festival not only provides a platform for food and drink enthusiasts to indulge in exceptional cuisine but also supports local charities, reinforcing its commitment to the community. Whether you’re exploring new culinary trends, enjoying a beachfront wine tasting, or attending a dinner in one of the city’s cultural hotspots, the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival promises unforgettable experiences that celebrate the essence of Greater Fort Lauderdale. For the latest updates and event details, visit www.VLFoodWine.com and follow @VLFoodWine on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube (#VLFWF).

MADD Southeast Florida to Host 2025 VIP Kick-Off Party Presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group 1/22/25

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MADD Southeast Florida to Host 2025 VIP Kick-Off Party Presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group
Wednesday, 01/22/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost:

Two out of three people will be impacted by drunk driving in their lifetime. MADD Southeast Florida is kicking off its 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a meaningful 2025 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale.

Drunk driving deaths have increased by 31% over the past decade with someone being killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 78 seconds. Drunk driving is a 100 percent preventable crime, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s goal is to end impaired driving.

Attendees will enjoy light bites provided by Red Chair Catering, mocktails by LaCroix and a variety of raffle and silent auction items donated by local MADD supporters. Money raised stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

Special guests include Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus, local dignitaries and more.

The host committee for the 2025 VIP Kick-Off Party presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group includes Patrick Daoud of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Alexa Diaz of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Maggie Gunther of Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Gene Harvey of Amerant Bank, Lois Marino of BBX Capital, Jessica Rodriguez of Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, Durée Ross of Durée & Company, Avesta Shaygannik of Northwestern Mutual, Samantha Strouse of BBX Capital and George Taylor of Brinkley Morgan.

The 14th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place on Sunday, April 27. Thousands of walkers, runners, strollers, wheelchairs and supporters of all ages will come together in downtown Fort Lauderdale to raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving for good. The in-person race will start near Huizenga Plaza at 7:30 a.m., or supporters can also participate in a virtual option. For more information, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsors UKG and Salah Foundation; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Road Guardian Sponsor Craig Zinn Automotive Group; Corporate Champion Sponsors Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Durée & Company, Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, and Memorial Healthcare System; Spotlight Sponsors Bank of America, BBX Capital and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsor Warren Henry Automotive Group.

NYE 2024 at W Fort Lauderdale 12/31/24

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NYE 2024 at W Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 12/31/2024-01/01/2025, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $125 ++

The night is calling.
A heightened NYE celebration of music featuring our opener and headlining DJs. Includes a complimentary Veuve Clicquot Midnight Champagne Toast, NYE Party Favors and complimentary Valet Parking. Elevated VIP Bottle Service Experiences available.

Doors open from 9 PM-2 AM / 21+ / ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS.

General Admission $125
Open Bar Experience $275
Elevated VIP Bottle Service Experiences starting at $1,500
Outdoor Elevated VIP Bottle Service Experiences starting at $2,000

Movies by Moonlight – Season Screenings: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol in 3D” 12/20/24

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Movies by Moonlight – Season Screenings: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol in 3D”
Friday, 12/20/2024-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost:

Lights, laughter and holiday magic! Celebrate the season with Seasons Screenings at The LOOP’s special holiday edition of Movies by Moonlight. The LOOP is bringing the festive spirit to life with Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” in 3D under the stars! The holiday fun kicks off at 5 p.m. with a visit from Santa, spreading cheer until 8 p.m., and live performances by the Yuletide Carolers to set the perfect holiday mood before the film begins. Guests can get cozy on the lawn with blankets, chairs and their favorite movie pals while the magic unfolds. Stroll through The MKT for holiday treats or grab a bite from Fort Lauderdale Beach’s local restaurants to create the perfect picnic. Limited seating is available, so come early to settle in.

Featured Film: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol in 3D” Rated PG
Synopsis: Though London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it’s all humbug, berating his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their view. Later, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him that night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present, and future, hoping to transform his bitterness.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Family and pet-friendly.
Holiday Market: 5 to 10 p.m.
Visit with Santa: 5 to 8 p.m.
Yuletide Carolers: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Film Time: 8 p.m.

VIP Experience: $7.50 pp. Tickets include one box of popcorn, a bottle of water, and one pair of polarized 3D glasses to keep.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Its Premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide 1/16/25

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Its Premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide
Thursday, 01/16/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $25 – $150

Continuing with its thrilling Icons & Rebels Masterworks season, South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is proud to present its premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso, this semi-staged concert version of Candide follows in the manner of Lonny Price’s 2004 production for the New York Philharmonic, made popular through the PBS series “Great Performances.” Bernstein’s acclaimed masterpiece is played out with the orchestra, minimal sets and costumes, a dynamic cast of actor-vocalists featuring David Walton (Candide); Chelsea Lehnea (Cunegonde); Jason Zacher (Dr. Pangloss/Voltaire); Alissa Anderson (The Old Lady), Lovell Rose (Maximilian), and the South Florida Symphony Chorus performing all together on stage. Dan Wallace Miller provides stage direction.

Experience Candide’s riotous journey as he embarks on a whirlwind adventure teeming with humor, unexpected twists, and profound philosophical reflections. Bernstein’s iconic music, adapted from Voltaire’s famed Enlightenment-era novella, sets the backdrop for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and existential musings. An equal opportunity offender, Candide spares no one. Everything and everyone is fair game in this irreverent satire.

From the over-the-top heights of Cunegonde’s “Glitter and Be Gay” and the rarely heard comedic duet “We Are Women” to the stirring depths of Candide’s introspective ponderings, audiences will enjoy a provocative perspective on life’s absurdities and the enduring pursuit of optimism.

Adding allure to the premiere evening, Symphony patrons are invited to attend the “Glitter and Be Gay Gala” 2025. The separately ticketed formal gala evening (held prior to the performance), recognizing community leaders and supporting SFSO’s impactful artistic, educational, and community outreach initiatives, begins at 5 p.m. and includes bubbles and hors d’oeuvres on the Wendt Terraces, a multi-course dinner in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, the Candide performance and dancing dessert and dancing with the artists post-performance in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom. Tickets start at $500 and can be purchased at southfloridasymphony.org/gala-2025.

Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing season featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss, Berlioz, Prokofiev and Bruckner. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for Candide are on sale now beginning at $25. Buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (954) 462-0222; or in-person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

The Afro-Latino Short Film Competition REMIX 12/8/24

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The Afro-Latino Short Film Competition REMIX
Sunday, 12/08/2024-, 10:30 am-06:00 pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The African American Film Critics Association and the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association are proud to announce The Afro-Latino Short Film Competition REMIX. The Afro-Latino Short Film Competition, which is free and open to the public, provides a vital platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase short-form cinematic narratives that highlight Afro-Latino identities both in the United States and around the world. During the event filmmakers will have the opportunity to meet with key Hollywood agents and movie executives.

In celebration of excellence in the industry the Competition will honor the following leaders in the filmmaking and acting fields:

The SIGNATURE AWARD goes to Dominican American singer and actor Amara La Negra for her contributions to challenging the mainstream pop world’s limited notion of Afro-Latinas.

The LEGACY AWARD goes to Miami based Cuban American filmmaker Marco Mall Founder of Florida Film House the Urban Film Festival and the creative force behind multiple groundbreaking initiatives in the Miami film industry.

The SPOTLIGHT AWARD goes to Puerto Rican born Omar Acosta 4X Emmy-nominated director and designer for his unwavering dedication to elevating the production quality of pop culture.

The film shorts presented in this competition will allow filmmakers to explore how Afro-Latinos define themselves and address trends and issues important to their community.

Judges:

Allen Maldonado – Actor (Black-ish House Party)
James Lopez – President Macro Films
Sarunas Jackson – Actor (Presumed Innocence Insecure)
Natalia Cabral – Dominican Film Director
Jean Jean – Haitian-Dominican Actor
Ruben Peralta Rigaud – Film Critic

The Afro-Latino Film Short Film Competition presented by Lexus and sponsored by OneUnited Bank is a chance for filmmakers to showcase their work and potentially jumpstart their career. The winning films will premiere on the AAFCA Facebook page and the AAFCA YouTube channel. Information at www.aafca.com.

South Florida Pride Concert Band: Youth Pride Band Season 14 2/23/25

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South Florida Pride Concert Band: Youth Pride Band Season 14
Sunday, 02/23/2025-, 07:00 pm-
The Parker
707 NE 8th St,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $45

South Florida Pride Youth Band Season 14 presented by FLoatarama – high school students from the tri-county area will join forces with members of the South Florida Pride Concert Band, the bridge-building power of music in our community. These students have been rehearsing for the past month and will perform under the direction of Dr. Cheldon Williams, Associate Director of Bands at West Virginia University. Ten or more $1,500 college scholarships will be awarded to members of the Youth Band. One exceptional student will receive a $7,500 scholarship as part of the 3rd Annual FLoatarama Soloist Competition and will be featured as a soloist during South Florida Pride Concert’s Band’s May 2025.

Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Nearly Diamond, a Tribute to Neil Diamond 12/13/24

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Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Nearly Diamond, a Tribute to Neil Diamond
Friday, 12/13/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

The ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series, where iconic tribute acts will light up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits. From the yacht rock and disco grooves of the Bee Gees and the electrifying energy of Prince to the rock anthems of Rod Stewart and Journey, every Friday night will celebrate the music that shaped generations. Guests will groove into December as the soulful performances of Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Neil Diamond will set the tone for a festive and unforgettable season.

On Friday, Dec. 13, Friday Night Sound Waves will present Nearly Diamond, a Tribute to Neil Diamond.
Nearly Diamond is a captivating tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond, led by the talented Jonathan Elgart. With a powerful voice and stage presence, Jonathan channels the charisma and spirit of Neil Diamond, bringing to life the timeless hits that have made him a global icon. Backed by a seasoned band, this tribute delivers all the classics, including “Solitary Man,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Cherry, Cherry,” creating a show that transports audiences back to the magic of Diamond’s live performances.

Optional VIP Experiences are available starting at $10 per person.

Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres.

Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Sinatra and Friends 12/24/24

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Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Sinatra and Friends
Tuesday, 12/24/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

The ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series, where iconic tribute acts will light up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits.

Back by popular demand, Sinatra and Friends on Christmas Eve will be a night to remember filled with classic Sinatra tunes and holiday hits. Featuring Jeff Grainger, backed by his six-piece band with Rat Pack buddies Sammy and Dean, guests will feel like they are back in the Swing Era. Bring the whole family and start a new Christmas Eve tradition. The concert is free to attend and welcomes all ages. A limited number of VIP Supper Club-style tables are available for purchase.

Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/31/24

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Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science
Tuesday, 12/31/2024-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Ring in 2025 in style with the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration!

Get ready for a midday bash packed with immersive activities, lively tunes, dance-offs and mind-blowing science experiments. We’ll craft fun party gear to get the party started and prepare for the epic ball drop at noon, where we’ll dance our way into the new year on a bubble wrap dance floor. Don’t forget to swing by our gallery wall and add your very own New Year’s resolution for a fresh start. It’s an electrifying celebration that’s fun for all ages and the perfect way to kick off the new year with a bang! Sponsored by Xpress Entertainment.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

While visiting, explore the national exhibit SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem, available until Jan. 5. This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion, unmask the jewel thief, discover the mansion’s secrets and meet different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

MODS is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All activities are included with Museum admission.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Winterfest Boat Parade Viewing Party at Escape Rooftop Bar 12/14/24

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Winterfest Boat Parade Viewing Party at Escape Rooftop Bar
Saturday, 12/14/2024-, 05:00 pm-
Escape Rooftop Bar
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 150

The “Best Show on H2O” returns to Fort Lauderdale for the 53rd year as the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade once again traverses the waterways of Broward County. Escape Rooftop Bar, the stunning al fresco destination atop the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach offers the perfect perch for viewing the action, with great intracoastal views, premium open bar and delicious cuisine.

The Winterfest Boat Parade Rooftop Viewing Party at Escape will feature prime rooftop views of the parade, live DJ entertainment, and an open bar featuring specially curated cocktails created by the property’s food and beverage director Nathan Berumen, as well as delicious wine selections; bottle service can also be arranged. There will also be a sumptuous array of Italian bites crafted by the Executive Chef Michael Mayer including Tuna Tartare, Prosciutto Bruschetta, Carpaccio, Falafel and Croquettes, among others.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/22/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/22/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/1/24 – 12/29/24

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Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/01/2024-12/29/2024, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: https://mods.org/events/

Get ready for a wonderful winter adventure during the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m.

Discover the science behind wild winter storms, explore water’s magical transformations and learn why Florida’s climate is so unique. Find out how Earth’s axis creates seasons, make your own snowflake and witness an “un-brr-lievable” winter Nitro show. Experience a sensory winter wonderland with enchanting winter lights.

Explore careers in technology, environmental science and more! Young explorers (ages 0-6) will observe how snowstorms can appear in a jar, experience misty bubbles, create snowball paintings and winter magic watercolors. Watch an IMAX film on the GIANT Screen: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Into America’s Wild, Blue Whales and more!
Included with Museum admission.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

While visiting, explore the national exhibit SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem. This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion, unmask the jewel thief, discover the mansion’s secrets and meet different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

“Yakne Seminoli” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 11/18/24 – 1/5/25

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“Yakne Seminoli” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 11/18/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Art exhibit is free; Museum admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

“Yakne Seminoli,” New Works by Seminole Artists Erica Deitz and Brian Zepeda, celebrates Native American History Month (November) and beyond at History Fort Lauderdale. This collaboration with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will feature fine art and photography reflecting themes of leadership and respect. The exhibit at the New River Inn History Museum runs through January 5.

Born on the Winnebago Indian Reservation, Erica Deitz is a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida on her mother’s side and Winnebago and Ojibway heritage on her father’s side. Her work offers an indigenous perspective in a variety of art mediums in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Deitz’s passion to express herself through art began at the age of three as she painted with accomplished Native American artist Jo M. North, her mother. At the age of 10, Deitz entered her first major art contest and received a bronze medal for her work from the International Children’s Art Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. She has continued to win awards for her artwork throughout her career. Deitz’s work is showcased in both solo and group exhibitions across the world, including the permanent collection in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. and in the Lowe Art Museum in Miami. Several pieces of her art have been displayed alongside fellow Seminole Tribal artists in the “Seminole Art Scene from Frontlines,” “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks,” and “Circle of Unity.” These exhibitions were a centerpiece of the History Fort Lauderdale Museum’s Native American Heritage Month celebration. In addition, one of Dietz’s original acrylic paintings was selected as cover art for the June 2021 internationally circulated magazine, Indian Gaming Magazine.

Brian Zepeda became serious about learning photography in 1997 while employed at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. During his time there, he captured various items to send to interested collectors and institutes. His talents don’t end with his camera; his skills also include beadwork, woodcarving, silversmithing, leather smithing, building Chickees and more. Esteemed institutions and galleries have requested his beadwork as well as photography. Along with being a photographer and artist, Zepeda is a Seminole Tribe of Florida council/board liaison.

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The African American Experience,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Yakne Seminoli” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. Additional support is provided by Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Latraia Savage is Whitney Houston 12/6/24

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Friday Night Sound Waves Backstage Pass: Latraia Savage is Whitney Houston
Friday, 12/06/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

The ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series, where iconic tribute acts will light up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits. From the yacht rock and disco grooves of the Bee Gees and the electrifying energy of Prince to the rock anthems of Rod Stewart and Journey, every Friday night will celebrate the music that shaped generations. Guests will groove into December as the soulful performances of Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Neil Diamond will set the tone for a festive and unforgettable season.

On Friday, Dec. 6, Friday Night Sound Waves will present Latraia Savage is Whitney Houston. Latraia Savage leads an unforgettable tribute to Whitney Houston with her stunning performance in Remembering Whitney. Backed by an exceptional six-piece band and vibrant dancers, Latraia captures Whitney’s signature grace, power, and style, captivatingly celebrating one of music’s most beloved voices.

Optional VIP Experiences are available starting at $10 per person.

Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/24/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 11/24/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker 12/7/24

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker
Saturday, 12/07/2024-, 07:30 pm-10:30 pm
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $25 (plus fees)

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, returns to illuminate and inspire joy this holiday season with its beloved performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah (Part 1, the Christmas portion) culminating in the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 7, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. SFSO will be joined by vocal soloists Rachel Blaustein (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Norman Shankle (tenor) and Rafael Porto (bass-baritone) and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.

Each season, orchestras the world over delight in performing one of classical music’s most well-known and uplifting masterworks. Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel’s genius describing his orchestrations: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.

SFSO’s 2024 holiday program will open with a selection of Holiday Pops festive favorites including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Ocho Kandalikas,” “Ave Maria” (Schubert), and “Dreidel Song.” Audiences are also invited to sing along to a special medley of cherished classics – “Jingle, Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” and more.

Per tradition, SFSO will close the joyous evening with Part I of Handel’s Messiah culminating with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing lineup of Icons & Rebels performances featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss and Berlioz, plus an eagerly anticipated orchestra premiere of Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence by inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations have included performances with ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah on December 7 at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale) start at $25 (plus fees). Purchase tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (954) 462-0222. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel 12/5/24

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel
Thursday, 12/05/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person (includes complimentary valet parking)

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is set to take place on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Twelve new leading men will rock the runway during Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s most philanthropic fashion event of the season hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch with entertainment by DJ Jay McCracken.

Now in its 18th year, this high-energy event continues to shine a spotlight on influential men who are making significant contributions to the community. Through the years, the Men of Style spotlight event has raised over $2 million through the years for respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve across South Florida. This charitable event is expected to sell out.

The 12 remarkable South Florida men who have generously committed their time and resources to work the runway on behalf of their chosen charities are:

• Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Co-founder, Brizaga (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Hayden Casson, Territory Manager, J+J Flooring Group (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Scott Dunseath, Business Owner, Wonderland (FLITE Center)
• Baldwyn English, External Affairs Manager for Florida Power & Light, Broward County (Art and Culture Center Hollywood)
• Emmanuel Garnier, Division Comptroller, Hypower (HANDY)
• Israel Gomez, Partner with Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Captain Lee Rosbach, Superyacht Captain, Author and TV Personality (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Ramon Moreno, Director, Mike Sipe Entertainment (Kids In Distress)
• William Schultz, Chief of Police of the City of Fort Lauderdale, (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• TJ Walsh, Managing Attorney at The Walsh Law Firm, LLC (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• Raphael Walters, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement for University of Miami (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Chaz Warrington, South Florida General Manager, DEX Imaging (Junior Achievement of South Florida)

The highlight of the evening will be the runway show where the Men of Style honorees will strut their stuff in the latest fashions from Macy’s, Dillard’s and Banana Republic.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, gourmet bites from top area restaurants including Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips), Bahama Breeze, Cafe Vico, The Capital Grille, Epazote, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Il Mulino, La Fuga, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Livia Bar & Grill, Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Season’s 52, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Todd’s Catering and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. The event will also feature an open bar with select offerings.

Transcend Cruises and Men of Style participant South Florida Symphony Orchestra are also offering a ticketed raffle to win a Symphony Sojourns “Great Composers Along the Rhine River” European Cruise for Two on June 19 – 26, 2025 (retail value $8,000 based on double occupancy). For $50 each (limited to only 150 tickets sold to benefit the participating charities), supporters will have a chance to win this seven-night upscale river cruise offering some of the finest cuisine, art and architecture in the region plus private classical performances. The cruise departs from Amsterdam, Netherlands, with planned stops in Bonn, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg, Germany. The prize includes the seven-night cruise accommodation aboard The Gentleman, gourmet meals, complimentary beverages and entertainment. Raffle sales end December 4 at 11 p.m. The winner will be announced during the Men of Style runway show. (Additional rules and restrictions apply.)

Sun-Sentinel/City & Shore magazine will also offer a complimentary raffle for a two-night stay at event sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel featuring a $150 La Fuga dining certificate and a $100 Escape Rooftop certificate that will be available to all attendees.

This year’s event is proudly supported by Title Sponsor BBX Capital, Presenting Sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Valet Sponsor Memorial Healthcare System and Runway Sponsor Broward Health, as well as City & Shore Magazine, OutClique, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, WPLG Local 10, Dillard’s, The Capital Grille, Transcend Cruises, Macy’s and Banana Republic.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. The Transcend Cruise raffle and voting for the leading Man of Style ($25 per vote) are available online. All transactions are available through www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Seminar About Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea 11/13/24

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Seminar About Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Wednesday, 11/13/2024-, 04:00 pm-05:00 pm
Holy Cross Health Pulmonary Rehab Center
4725 N. Federal Highway,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: Free

Do you suffer from sleep apnea and long for a peaceful night’s sleep and solution to your snoring? Holy Cross Medical Group pulmonologist Ronald Scott, M.D. will speak about Inspire®, an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the treatment and ask questions.

OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack and even death. It occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor, disruptive sleep.

Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.

The Inspire system is implanted during a short, outpatient procedure. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through two small incisions. Most patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain as needed.

The safety and efficacy of Inspire was evaluated during the STAR clinical trial. Five-year STAR trial outcomes show patients using Inspire experience significant reductions in sleep apnea events and significant improvements in quality-of-life measures. There have been over 250 peer-reviewed publications on Inspire. These publications show results consistent with those seen in the STAR trial.

Chef’s Pairing & Cincoro Tequila Dinner at Lona Cocina & Tequileria 11/13/24

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Chef’s Pairing & Cincoro Tequila Dinner at Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Wednesday, 11/13/2024-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $125++

Fort Lauderdale’s Lona Cocina & Tequileria, by celebrated Chef Pablo Salas, is known for its innovative Mexican cuisine as well as its extensive selection of tequila. Each month, the oceanfront hotspot hosts a special immersive dinner, matching a featured tequila producer or producers with a culinary theme, giving tequila and culinary enthusiasts something special to look forward to. The monthly dinner series – which takes place in Lona’s intimate Chef’s Table private dining room – transcends the ordinary with culinary excellence and inspired spirit pairings taking center stage. The unforgettable dining experience features a vibrant multi-course tasting menu – curated for one-night-only by Lona’s Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña.

This month’s Chef’s Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, November 13 offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening where tradition meets innovation through a Mexican culinary journey curated by Chef Peña that will showcase seasonal Fall flavors and ingredients. The spectacular four-course tasting menu will be expertly paired with selections from the Cincoro Tequila portfolio.

Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 11/14/24

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Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 11/14/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: $100 for general admission; $1,000 VIP Booth, $1,500 VIP Table

Drag superstars and dazzling divas will light up the stage during the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” fundraiser, returning for another glamorous year at Lips Fort Lauderdale, soon to be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 Oakland Park Blvd), on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature exclusive performances by local business and community leaders, Lips talented entertainers (now called the Aquanettes) and a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher in support of the Center’s mission to inspire and elevate the arts in South Florida.

This year’s event will feature memorable performances by Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Board Members Gilda Ellison and Amanda Mitchell, as well as the much-anticipated return of crowd favorites Board Secretary John Mabry and Community Leader Michael Berry. Mabry, a seasoned performer, will mark his fifth consecutive appearance at this beloved fundraiser. Each guest diva will present a showstopping rendition of classic hits made famous by popular female icons.

The evening’s highlight will be a special guest performance by Michael Dean as Cher, who has gained a solid reputation for impersonating the legendary singer/actor. Michael Dean, a leading Cher impersonator, has entertained audiences nationwide, with appearances at venues like the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Lips Fort Lauderdale/Atlanta/Chicago and Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs. Known for his spot-on impersonation and passion for Cher’s magic, Dean’s performance promises to be a highlight of the evening.

Proceeds from the “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’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. Sponsors include The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, CMS – Chavin Mitchell Shmuely and James and Amanda Mitchell.

Lips Fort Lauderdale, which was recently acquired and will soon be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, will be the perfect backdrop for this event with dinner and a high energy show hosted by Amanda Austin. 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.

To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/artofdrag2024.