Category: Ft. Lauderdale

The Magic of Rob Lake Offer a Night of Family Fun! 5/18/24

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The Magic of Rob Lake Offer a Night of Family Fun!
Saturday, 05/18/2024-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Blvd,,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: 35

Gather your family and head to the Adrienne Arsht Center for an evening of fun at “The Magic of Rob Lake” on May 18.

“The Magic of Rob Lake” is a family-friendly affair that entertains through riveting illusions. One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake, has dazzled and entertained millions with his mind-blowing illusions on network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas Strip, in Atlantic City, throughout Europe, Asia and the Bahamas and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas and theaters worldwide. His astonishing original illusions are presented as awe-inspiring storytelling on the grandest scale.

Tickets start at $35* and may be purchased now online at arshtcenter.org, or at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Opening Reception and PRIDE Month Kickoff 5/30/24

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Opening Reception and PRIDE Month Kickoff
Thursday, 05/30/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $50 per ticket.

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” throughout the month of June. This enlightening exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will highlight major moments in LGBTQ+ history that have impacted South Florida’s arts, culture, business, media, and political landscapes. A ticketed preview reception, serving as the official kickoff to Stonewall PRIDE, will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. Hosted by FayWhat?! of The FayWhat?! Show on the Happening Out Television Network, the reception will honor 10 impactful LGBTQ community leaders and will include special performances by Velvet Lenore and Vauz Allen along with music by DJ Jay McCracken of Spiked Entertainment.

The 2024 “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Andy Rogow, artistic director of Island City Stage; David Jobin, president/CEO of The Our Fund Foundation; Erika Norell, renowned entertainer; Jacqueline Lorber, president/CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra; Josie Smith Malave, former “Top Chef” contestant and owner of Bubbles and Pearls; Mark Gilbert, board chair of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival; Misty Eyez, transgender advocate and director at SunServe; Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park; Shawn Palacious (Kitty Meow), celebrity host and Steven Evans, Ph.D., owner and publisher of OutClique magazine.

This historic exhibit will highlight major moments in national, state and local history such as Executive Order 10450 which banned homosexuals from working for the federal government in 1953, the Stonewall riots in 1969, Harvey Milk elected to office as the first openly gay man in 1978 and same sex marriage legalized in the United States in 2015. In addition, it will also include the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant Wall of Fame which celebrates 53 years of the art of female impersonation. Pageant title holders from 1972 to present will be displayed.

Additional contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, GLBT Historical Society, and New York Public Library, National Archives.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours from June 1 – 30.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant 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, Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Our Fund Foundation.

Tickets for the May 30 “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” preview reception/official Stonewall PRIDE Month kickoff event 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 The Capital Grille Fort Lauderdale and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar.

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 Weather Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/4/24 – 5/26/24

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Wild Weather Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 05/04/2024-05/26/2024, 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 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

Hold onto your hats, because Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is about to embark on a whirlwind adventure through the wild weather systems of Earth’s atmosphere! Get ready to uncover the secrets of the Everglades’ wildfires, learn about the profound impact of drought and understand why Florida’s aquifers rely on rain.

Exhibits, Shows and Demos: For the budding city planners, head to the Makerspace and let your imagination run wild constructing structures capable of withstanding storm flooding; it’s a real-world challenge that’s both fun and educational!

Animal Encounters: See our resident animals and learn what they do when challenging weather comes to Florida.

Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Great Bear Rainforest and more!

Career Connection: Learn about meteorologists and how they predict weather.
Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Young meteorologists can discover how windstorms are born by observing hurricanes in a bowl, tornadoes in a bottle and even build structures that can brave the fiercest of storm winds.

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.

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 4/29/24 – 8/10/24

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Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 04/29/2024-12/01/2024, 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 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 Notes: Tickets may be purchased at the box office upon arrival.

Explore the wonders of the human body and the exciting breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health with Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Matthew McConaughey, Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels, shares the latest revolutionary breakthroughs in science and bioengineering, as well as stories from the researchers, scientists and everyday people that showcase these life-saving medical technologies.

Superhuman Body combines state-of-the-art CGI with the immediacy of the giant screen experience to show the inner workings of the human body and the use of science to intervene when our bodies break down. Audiences will learn about the medical innovations that changed the lives of individuals like Ty Duckett, an adaptive surfer with an above-the-knee amputation; James Garrett, whose heart condition was treated with a valve so advanced it didn’t require open heart surgery; and Emily Whitehead, a teen whose childhood leukemia was cured after life-changing T-cell therapy.

The film also features the scientists behind these medical innovations, including Dr. Carl June, who invented the T-cell therapy that Whitehead underwent; Dr. Ayanna Howard, a pioneering roboticist who has made major advances in medical robotics; and Dr. Hugh Herr, a double amputee and professor at MIT responsible for major advancements in bionic limbs and prosthetics that provide greater mobility.

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Griffin Catalyst. It is family-friendly and has a running time of 40 minutes. For more information, visit superhumanbodyfilm.com.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels 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.

Cinco de Mayo at Beehive Kitchen 5/5/24

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Cinco de Mayo at Beehive Kitchen
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 11:00 am-09:00 pm
Beehive Kitchen
6312 N Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
Website
Cost:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Beehive Kitchen. Buy a chicken burrito wrap and receive one free with promo code CINCO. This delicious one-day special features rustic herb grilled chicken, whole grain brown rice, black beans, Mexican street corn, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Butterfly Release 5/18/24

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Butterfly Release
Saturday, 05/18/2024-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $0 to $27

Experience love at first flight during the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Butterfly Release into the Food Forest during our Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration! Learn about the fascinating life cycle and ecological role of these beautiful creatures on Saturday, May 18, at noon and 2 p.m.
Cost: Included with Museum Admission:

MODS Members and children under 2 – Free

Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Seniors $22

Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Seniors (65+) $25

Homeless Artists To Display Their Work at ArtServe 5/16/24

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Homeless Artists To Display Their Work at ArtServe
Thursday, 05/16/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

To Seek Better Community Understanding, the May 16 Event Will Immerse Attendees in the Tough Realities of Being Unhoused

Experiencing firsthand what it’s like to be homeless in Broward County will be the focus of a Thursday, May 16, 2024 ArtServe event called “Voices from the Street.”

As attendees enter ArtServe through a mobile showering unit from Showering Love and food provided by Hope South Florida, they will be immersed into the desperate world of life on the streets as they make their way inside to see an exhibit exclusively featuring various of art and prose created by unhoused adults and children.

All drawings, paintings, sculptures, poems and essays on display will be for sale, with the artist receiving 100 percent of the proceeds and the opportunity to win various gift card prizes.

“With Florida law having changed substantially this year in regard to homelessness, it’s critically important to bring attention to this issue,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “Talent persists irrespective of one’s lack of housing. Displaying these folks’ artwork is a way to give them the dignity of recognition when they spend so many days feeling unseen.”

“Voices From the Street” will also feature a panel of artists and others sharing their firsthand experiences of being formerly homeless and how they became that way. With the goal of creating more empathy and understanding for the unhoused, panelists will also discuss what can be done to mitigate and prevent the problem.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

“Six Perspectives” Residents’ Collective Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 5/4/24 – 6/22/24

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“Six Perspectives” Residents’ Collective Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 05/04/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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 entitled “Six Perspectives” from May 4 – June 22. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Agneta Anderson. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Friday, May 10, 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 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,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

“Six Perspectives” 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. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

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.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration 5/18/24

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration
Saturday, 05/18/2024-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $0 – $27

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Dive into the diverse arts specific to Asian-Pacific American cultures at our special event, including the Butterfly Release, presented by Truly Nolen Pest Control. Be dazzled by captivating performances by Kehlani from Polynesian Proud Productions, exhilarating drumming with Ronin Taiko, and demonstrations by Joe Keit Martial Arts and others.

Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Explore a variety of art forms that represent the vibrant cultures across Asia and the Pacific Islands, such as crafting your very own butterfly through origami! Then, flutter over to MODS’ Food Forest for the enchanting Butterfly Release to celebrate the beauty of these creatures and the Asian-Pacific traditions that honor them.

Animal Encounters: Meet our resident animals and learn about their origins in the Pacific.

Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Extend your experience with a showing of the film Pandas.

Career Connections: Meet our community partners to learn about their organizations and their roles in educating the community about Asian-Pacific cultures.

Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Engage your little ones in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage with activities tailored for them, including dancing, movement and storytime. Create a Damaru and a Tibetan Flag to commemorate these rich cultures!

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.

Asian-Pacific American Celebration 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.

Claudia Castillo ART studio presents F A C E L E S S M E N by Robert Jaso 4/28/24

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Claudia Castillo ART studio presents F A C E L E S S M E N by Robert Jaso
Saturday, 04/28/2024-05/31/2024, 05:00 pm-11:55 pm
Claudia Castillo ART studio
2180 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Drive, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Free

Claudia Castillo ART studio presents F A C E L E S S M E N by Robert Jaso
Showing Apr 13 to May 10
WED, TH & SU 4-10pm | FR & SAT 4-11:55pm or by appointment 954.274.7047

Floridiana | The Land’s Identity 4/20/24

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Floridiana | The Land’s Identity
Saturday, 04/20/2024-06/08/2024, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
OMSA Gallery
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE

Selected works by 8 Miami-based artists whose inspiration honors the spirit and beauty of our state’s flora and fauna and how we are reflected in it.

Judith Berk King
Beatriz Chachamovits
Deryn Cowdy
Bryan Hiveley
Katherine Hofmann
Massimo Mongiardo
Jose Felix Perez
Gretchen Scharnagl

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 4/28/24

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 04/28/2024-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
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.

Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday 5/2/24

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Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday
Thursday, 05/02/2024-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
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 – Join us on Free First Thursday for our drop-in art-making project inspired by current exhibitions from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 4/28/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 04/28/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
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 and Fifth Third Bank.

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 Healthy Kids Day 2024 4/20/24

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YMCA of South Florida’s Healthy Kids Day 2024
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The YMCA of South Florida is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at seven of its locations across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. It is open to all South Florida residents regardless of YMCA membership.

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.

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

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

Seven Locations Throughout 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
• South Dade YMCA Family Center | 9355 SW 134 Street, Miami, FL 33176, (305) 254-0310
• Village of Allapattah YMCA Family Center | 2370 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33142, (305) 635-9622
• Weston YMCA Family Center | 20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327, (954) 424-9622

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami’s Centerpiece Film – “Sebastian” 4/24/24

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami’s Centerpiece Film – “Sebastian”
Wednesday, 04/24/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Silverspot Cinema Miami
300 Southeast 3rd Street Suite 100 Miami, FL 33131,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: $50 + Service Fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is proud to feature “Sebastian” (Finland/UK, 2024) as its Centerpiece Film on Wednesday, April 24, at Silverspot Cinema Miami.

Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo 5/4/24

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Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo
Saturday, 05/04/2024-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park Warehouse
2501 SW 32 Terrace,
Pembroke Park, Florida, 33023
Website
Cost: General Admission: $40 VIP Admission: $75 Children’s Admission: $20

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host “Tacos & Tequila” at its Pembroke Park Warehouse on Saturday, May 4, from 2–6 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature tacos, tequila cocktails, live music and family-friendly activities to support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida.

Guests will enjoy an assortment of delectable tacos and delicious tequila cocktails crafted by some of South Florida’s finest bars, restaurants and food trucks. Participating tequila and culinary partners will compete for the titles of “Best Taco” and “Best Tequila Cocktail.” Featured tequilas include Teremana Tequila, Moët, Hennessy and Palma Cerveza and featured food partners include bartaco, Chef Chris Valdes, Rainbow-licious Deelites and Feeding South Florida’s Community Kitchen.

The family-friendly event will feature a dedicated kid’s zone, a magical margarita garden and a raffle for the chance to win prizes. Attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, music, salsa dancing and more.

Each general admission ticket is all inclusive of food and drinks, Kid’s Zone, live music and entertainment, and salsa dancing. The VIP ticket includes a private VIP area, premium food and beverages, the margarita garden and more.

Currently, in South Florida, there are over 1.2 million food insecure individuals, and one in nine individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices and increased housing costs among other factors.

Proceeds raised during the event will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila 5/5/24

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Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Quarterdeck Restaurants
1035 Southeast 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $75

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila. From April 5th to May 5th, all Quarterdeck locations will feature a specialty cocktail, The Teaser, made with Tres Generaciones Reposado, blackberries, fresh grapefruit & lime juice, and Fever Tree grapefruit soda.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at QD’s 17th Street location with Tres Generaciones Tequila. Enjoy live music, giveaways, food specials and personalized on-site bottle painting.The purchase of a $75 ticket gets you a complimentary cocktail and a personalized hand painted bottle of Tres Generaciones Reposado.

Blood Drive 4/14/24

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Blood Drive
Wednesday, 04/17/2024-, 10:00 am-03:30 pm
The OneBlood Bloodmobile
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 Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, insulated tote bag and a 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 https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1471586.

ArtServe to Unveil the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” 4/12/24

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ArtServe to Unveil the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery”
Friday, 04/12/2024-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Ribbon-cutting ceremony coincides with free, public opening night reception for ArtServe’s new exhibit “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art”

ArtServe will name its main art gallery as the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” to honor FPL’s generous support of ArtServe’s many programs and artistic mission.

The naming will be officiated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the opening night reception for ArtServe’s new exhibit, “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art,” of which FPL is also a sponsor.

RSVPs are suggested for the events, both of which are free and open to the public.

“We’re pleased to help more people in our community realize their creative dreams through ArtServe,” NextEra Energy, Inc Director of Corporate Philanthropy and FPL Director of External Affairs Juliet Roulhac said. “We are powering strong communities, making them a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

The new “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” comprises ArtServe’s main gallery space, which includes ample area for the display of all types of visual arts and performing arts vignettes, as well as room for gatherings such as meetings and receptions.

“We’re grateful to FPL for their leadership in being a conduit to the arts,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “The Florida Power & Light Company Gallery is the first area people see when they come to ArtServe, and also where our ongoing exhibits provide the overarching inspiration to all the creativity happening here daily.”

In addition to the ribbon-cutting, the April 12 Healing Through Art opening reception will include a 5:30 p.m. panel discussion, “make and take” art stations, and live performances by local musical artists, improv artists and comedians.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission to Healing Through Art is also free.
Created through grants from Funding Arts Broward, The Community Foundation of Broward, Broward County Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, with sponsorship by FPL and BrightStar Credit Union, Healing Through Art will feature artists who focus on mental wellness and healing, as well as those who create art despite physical or mental challenges.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Build A Better World Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 4/6/24 – 4/28/2024

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Build A Better World Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 04/06/2024-04/28/2024, 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 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

Get ready for an eco-extravaganza during MODS’ Build a Better World Weekends on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m. Dive into Florida’s unique coastal ecosystems, meet its fascinating wildlife and design solutions to protect endangered species.
• Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Design a solution to protect endangered species and upload your creation to the LEGO® Build the Change website to share your ideas with the world! Use LEGO® Bricks to design Build a Better Bus Stop that is socially equitable and environmentally-friendly or craft an Eco house using LEGO® Spike kits.
• Animal Encounters: Meet our resident native animals and learn how we can help improve their lives as fellow inhabitants of native Florida ecosystems.
• Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Secrets of the Seas, Flight of the Butterflies, Legend of the Enchanted Reef, Arctic: Our Frozen Planet and more!
• Career Connections: Learn about careers in engineering and architecture.
Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Use LEGO® Bricks to create habitats and learn how ecosystems around Florida are similar and different. Discover how habitats protect animals and how they are similar to our own home.

Children can also visit and investigate ocean marvels in MODS’ latest traveling exhibit, Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, running through May 19. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration! The exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour. It is locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
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.

Exhibits 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.

Camp STEAMology: Into the Earth! at Museum of Discovery and Science 4/10/24

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Camp STEAMology: Into the Earth! at Museum of Discovery and Science
Wednesday, 04/10/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Museum members: $60; Non-members: $70; Aftercare tuition is $15 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: Into the Earth is in!

Children ages 5 – 10 will explore the Earth by digging into the soil and get growin. Learn about the layers beneath the Earth: soil, limestone and clay and fabricate different soil types for plants to grow. Campers will learn about the Florida aquifer system and build their own aquifer testing materials that separate and filter sediments and pollutants.

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.

Children can also visit and investigate underwater marvels in MODS’ Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology one-day camp costs $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $15 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

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.

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction 4/20/24

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Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus
12200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $20 online and $25 at the door

American Heritage Schools [ahschool.com], the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school in Florida, is proud to announce its annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” auction benefiting the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation’s Retired Canine Relief Fund, on Saturday, April 20.

Everyone loves dogs; however, police dogs, or K-9s, are a special breed. Instead of enjoying the pampered pet lifestyle, K-9s dedicate their entire lives to working daily to protect and serve citizens in our community along with their fearless handlers. They are considered law enforcement officers, whose duties include constant training, apprehending suspects, and searching for explosives, drugs, and missing persons.

When the K-9s retire, their law enforcement handlers graciously adopt them and continue to care for them, as these K-9s have become their friends for life. Recognizing that the medical and healthcare for these K-9s can get quite costly, the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation has established the Retired K-9 Healthcare Fund. This Fund pays for up to 50% of the wellness care costs for all retired K-9s from any local law enforcement agency in Broward County.

Inspired by a little boy’s passion for animals and art, American Heritage Schools is raising money to “fund this fund” by selling artistic renditions of these fine K-9s. Jackson Laurie, a sophomore at American Heritage Schools, and his parents Dr. Douglas Laurie and Nikki Laurie-Van Allen have partnered with the National Art Honor Society and the award-winning Fine Arts faculty at American Heritage to create artwork of these very K-9 being honored.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, will be hosting a Silent Auction for these original works of art, as well as a limited supply of prints for sale at our K-9 Cause event. 100% of all funds raised from this event will benefit the Broward Sheriff Foundation’s Retired K-9 Relief Fund.

Whiskey Neat Plantation X Master Blender Clayton Call of Hemingway Whiskey 3/28/24

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Whiskey Neat Plantation X Master Blender Clayton Call of Hemingway Whiskey
Thursday, 03/28/2024-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Whiskey Neat Cocktail Lounge
12310 West Sunrise Boulevard,
Plantation, Florida, 33323
Website
Cost: $150

Hemingway Rye is built on family traditions. Just as Ernest Hemingway lived a life full of timeless tales worth regaling, the same is true for the Call and Groth Families. The men who crafted this whiskey have distilling in their blood, along with stories and lessons passed down for more than 230 years.

Whiskey Pioneer & Founder Steve Groth and his two sons collaborated with 7th-generation Master Distiller Ron Call and his two sons, Clayton and 8th-generation Master Distiller Jacob – to author a new whiskey masterpiece and further their legacy with Hemingway Whiskey.

$150 per ticket. Cost includes: One complimentary bottle of Hemingway Rye signed by the Master Blender Clayton Call One complimentary cocktail complete with live music throughout the evening.

Opening Reception – Louis M. Glackens: Pure Imagination 4/13/24

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Opening Reception – Louis M. Glackens: Pure Imagination
Saturday, 04/13/2024-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free for Members | $25 For Non-Members

Journey into the world of Louis M. Glackens: Pure Imagination! Uncover the innovative contributions of this trailblazing artist to animation and satire, brought to life through captivating characters and thought-provoking social commentary. Through illustrations generously provided by The Sansom Foundation, Inc., this exhibition invites you to rediscover the brilliance of Glackens’ artistic vision.
Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into his remarkable legacy!

“Visions of Women” Fine Art Exhibit by NLAPW Fort Lauderdale Branch at History Fort Lauderdale 4/4/24 – 4/30/24

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“Visions of Women” Fine Art Exhibit by NLAPW Fort Lauderdale Branch at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 04/04/2024-04/30/2024, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Visions of Women,” its first ever fine art exhibition from the National League of American Pen Women Fort Lauderdale Branch (NLAPW). This new exhibition will feature art from NLAPW award-winning artists/members Claudia Hafner, Judy Nunno, Phoenix, Donna Sallee, and Tammy Seymour from April 4 – 30.

“Visions of Women” will feature a collection of artworks joined by the theme of “empowering women” and the subjects and causes that inspire them to motivate others. According to Phoenix, president of NLAPW, the conceptual basis for this exhibition was the 100th anniversary of the formal adoption of the 19th Amendment into the U.S. Constitution. This landmark victory granted women the constitutional right to vote. For Pen Women this has extra significance. Its organization was founded in 1897 by Marian Longfellow Donoghue (niece of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) to empower professional women journalists who were discriminated against and excluded by major publications. The original intent of Pen Women founders to find “mutual aid, advice, future development” for professional women artists still resonates.

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 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,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Visions of Women” 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. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

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.

Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness Day at Museum of Discovery and Science 4/7/24

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Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness Day at Museum of Discovery and Science on April 7
Sunday, 04/07/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

Join MODS as we celebrate Autism Awareness Day and learn about resources for various neurodiversities.

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film, Serengeti, 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 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 “Swim for Jenny” Week 3/25/24

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YMCA of South Florida’s “Swim for Jenny” Week
Monday, 03/25/2024-03/29/2024, 08:00 am-08:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

With Florida leading the nation in childhood drownings, the YMCA of South Florida reaffirms its commitment to water safety and drowning prevention through its signature event, “Swim for Jenny.” This week-long program offers free swim lessons to children and adults of all ages across South Florida, aiming to mitigate the risk of drowning and foster a culture of aquatic safety.

This year, “Swim for Jenny” will be held March 25-29 at YMCA of South Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale (L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center), Hallandale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Weston.
Registration for “Swim for Jenny” week is available online at ymcasouthflorida.org/swimforjenny, by phone at 954-334-9622, or in person at any of the following participating 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
• Pembroke Pines Aquatic & Program Center – 1361 NW 129 Avenue, Pembroke Pines
• Weston YMCA Family Center – 20201 Saddle Club Rd, Weston

Last year alone, 97 fatal drownings were reported in Florida. For every fatal drowning, five more nonfatal drownings require hospitalization and medical support, often leaving long-term impacts on victims.

The event started in 2013 and honors the memory of a young girl named Jenny, who drowned in 2011 because she didn’t know how to swim. Since the inception of “Swim for Jenny,” more than 18,000 people have participated with more than 150,000 swim lessons provided.

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children 1-4 years old, underscoring the urgent need for accessible swim instruction. South Florida is surrounded by water, and swim lessons are the difference between life and death. Formal swim lessons reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein & Zwilich 3/27/24

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein & Zwilich
Sunday, 03/27/2024-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $15

Music lovers rejoice! South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, presents an enthralling March Masterworks program that will take audiences on an epic journey through a Russian fairytale to a sensuous Spanish tavern to the streets of 1940s Times Square all the way up to a modern stirring elegy for 9/11. The region’s foremost symphony will premiere two first-time performances of Bernstein’s “Three Dance Episodes” and modern composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin plus popular favorites Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite and Ravel’s Boléro at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s (1882 – 1971) The Firebird Suite, based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and the blessing and curse it possesses for its owner, was first performed at the Opéra de Paris in 1910 and was an instant success, catapulting him to international fame. The memorable neo-classical work embodying good and evil has been described as a work of genius.

Maurice Ravel’s (1875 – 1937) Boléro was commissioned by dancer Ida Rubinstein in 1922, and was a raving success when it premiered at the Paris Opera in 1928, Instantly recognizable, the popular, Spanish-influenced rhythmic earworm remains one of the most romantic and well-known classical pieces in his canon.

Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990), America’s famed composer and conductor, takes his concert suite “Three Dance Episodes” from the hit musical On the Town, a wartime romantic comedy about three sailors with 24 hours’ shore leave in New York City. Composed in 1944, this popular, jazzy piece was Bernstein’s first composition for Broadway. This work is a South Florida Symphony premiere.

Another South Florida Symphony premiere is Pompano Beach-based Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Clarinet Concerto featuring the equally award-winning talents of clarinetist David Shifrin (original performer of the piece). Zwilich had already begun her Concerto for Clarinet (commissioned by the Arlene and Milton D. Berkman Philanthropic Fund) by the time the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks occurred. In his review of the 2003 world premiere performance of the piece in 2003, Peter G. Davis of New York Magazine observed: “Like everyone else, composers were badly shaken by 9/11, and their musical responses are beginning to be heard. (This work) would surely have turned out to be quite a different piece had not the fatal date arrived just as she was about to start work on the second movement. That inevitably became an elegy, and the subsequent two movements grew from there.”

Winner of the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, David Shifrin has long been one of the most highly respected American clarinetists for his work as orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber music collaborator and educator. He has appeared with the nation’s foremost symphonies and internationally with orchestras in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. A much sought after chamber musician, he has collaborated with such distinguished ensembles and artists as the Guarneri, Tokyo, Emerson, Orion, Dover and Miro String Quartets, trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, and pianists Emanuel Ax, Andre Previn and André Watts. He has served as principal clarinetist with the Cleveland Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra (under Stokowski), the Honolulu, Dallas and New Haven symphonies, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the New York Chamber Symphony. Shifrin joined the faculty at the Yale School of Music in 1987, and since 2008, has been artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Yale and Yale’s annual concert series at Carnegie Hall. In January 2022, he was named the Samuel S. Sanford Professor in the Practice of Clarinet. He has also served on the faculties of The Juilliard School, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Hawaii. He has received three Grammy nominations, is the recipient of a Solo Recitalists’ Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and a Concert Artist Guild Virtuoso Award, among many other prestigious honors.

Following its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, including sold-out shows and a celebrated performance accompanying award-winning alt-rock indie vocalist Natalie Merchant, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its musical journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages.

Single tickets for this program begin at $15 for the Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

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

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 3/31/24

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 03/31/2024-, 12:00 pm-05:00 am
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
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.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Visions of Women” Exhibit Artists Meet & Greet 4/4/24

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Visions of Women” Exhibit Artists Meet & Greet
Thursday, 04/04/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to present “Visions of Women,” its first ever fine art exhibition from the National League of American Pen Women Fort Lauderdale Branch (NLAPW). This new exhibition will feature art from NLAPW award-winning artists/members Claudia Hafner, Judy Nunno, Phoenix, Donna Sallee, and Tammy Seymour, from April 4 – 30. A free meet and greet with the artists will take place on opening day, Thursday, April 4, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus.

“Visions of Women” is a profound exploration of art that illuminates the human experience, fires the imagination, and nurtures the soul. This exhibition is not only a celebration of artistic talent but also a tribute to the strength and creativity of accomplished women artists in our community.
During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists in person, engage in insightful conversations about their works, and discover the stories behind each masterpiece. From powerful portraits to captivating landscapes, each artwork tells a unique story that resonates with the theme of empowering women and inspiring others.

In addition to meeting the artists, guests will enjoy light refreshments and can explore the other exhibits at History Fort Lauderdale, including the “Women Trailblazers” exhibit, which highlights influential female role models in our community.

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 – 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, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

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.

South Florida Business Expo & Conference 2024 3/14/24

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South Florida Business Expo & Conference 2024
Thursday, 03/14/2024-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: $15 in Adv $30 @ the Door

Limited Number of Exhibitor Spots Remaining
South Florida Business Conference & EXPO 2024
Put Your BUSINESS, Your BRAND, Your PRODUCTS & SERVICES in the SPOTLIGHT at the 2024 South Florida Business Conference & EXPO
Register at www.SouthFloridaExpo.com
or https://www.chamberrsvp.com/product/south-florida-business-expo-031424/
You can also register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/777193024257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please email MemberServices@BrowardBiz.com with any event questions – Thank you!
This VIP Event is Being Held a the WORLD FAMOUS Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Center on Fort Lauderdale Beach!
Featuring a Business to Business Trade Show, 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.
This show is open to ALL INDUSTRIES. Members, Future Members & Non-Members are welcome.
HIGH CALIBER ATTENDEES & HIGH CALIBER EXHIBITORS
There are Many POWERFUL Reasons that all 798 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 2024 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.
General Admission, VIP Passes and the Ultimate VIP pass which includes an email blast from your company sent to all sponsors, exhibitors and attendees after the show are available for 50% off only in advance on-line at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/product/south-florida-business-expo-031424/
All of the Movers and Shakers in South Florida will be there!
25+ Reasons to Exhibit at the South Florida Business Conference & EXPO 2024: 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
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The Broward County Chamber of Commerce is the first and original presenter of the South Florida Business Expo with 798 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows since 1998, Over 47,689 Exhibitors, Over 1 Million Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products!!
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Drinks, Entertainment, Over 100 Great Raffle Prizes worth over $50,000.00. Bring 500 Business Cards, 100 for the exhibitors, 300 for networking, 100 for the FREE Business Card Exchange Table.
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: Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices 3/24/24

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: Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices
Sunday, 03/24/2024-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Esplanade Park
550 Bayshore Dr, APT 414,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

Join some of the most diverse and contemporary Black voices of Broward County as they perform at the third annual Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices, hosted by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

In addition to the lineup of top-notch live musical performances from Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Randy Corinthian, Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew, and Alexander Star, Rhythm by the River also features free dance and drumming workshops for all, plus several interactive events ideal for the entire family.

A variety of food trucks, beverage stations and cupcakes from Sweet Sensations by Charlene will also be available.

To learn more about Arts for Action: Black Voices events or to get involved, visit BrowardCenter.org or email artsforaction@browardcenter.org.

MODS Egg-splorations Annual Egg Hunt 3/30/24

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MODS Egg-splorations Annual Egg Hunt
Sunday, 03/30/2024-, 08:30 am-11:00 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $10 per child Non-members: $30 per child (includes Museum admission) Accompanying adults pay regular Museum admission.

Egg-citement is in the air with an annual egg hunt at MODS!

Join us for a day filled with curiosity and creativity as we delve into the fascinating world of animals that hatch from eggs. Then join the engineering challenge that’ll leave you egg-static, as you attempt the ultimate egg drop from a dizzying height, all while ensuring your precious cargo (an egg) stays intact. It’s an egg-splosive day of learning, adventure, and tons of fun! The grand prize for the egg hunt will be a Squishmallow basket.

8:30 a.m. – Check-in begins for ages 1-6. | 9 a.m. – Check-in begins for ages 7-10.

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.

Children can also visit and investigate underwater marvels in MODS’ Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!
Space is limited. Registration required at mods.org/event/egg-splorations-egg-hunt/. Onsite registration will not be available.

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.

Sky and Space Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/9/24 – 3/31/24

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Sky and Space Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 03/09/2024-03/31/2024, 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 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

Kids can suit-up for an otherworldly adventure during MODS’ Sky and Space Weekends, presented by JetBlue and JetBlue Foundation, on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m. Dive into Earth’s atmosphere and explore the galaxy. Unveil the science of solar eclipses and prepare for the upcoming North American eclipse. Learn rocket basics, build a LEGO® moon base, discover space station secrets and take a cosmic journey in the MODS planetarium. For young astronauts (ages 0-6), craft a spacecraft and create a moon phase necklace. It’s a stellar day of learning and fun, where the universe awaits your exploration!

Guests of all ages can marvel at the stunning sight of the cosmos in a variety of documentary films showing at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater.
Step into a future, 50 years ahead, where smart cities thrive on total sustainability in watching Cities of the Future. Renewable energy powers our world and space-based solar power ensures continuous energy supply. Electric flying vehicles have replaced traffic jams, making this vision a reality planned by today’s engineers. This film, presented by MacGillivray Freeman Films and the American Society of Civil Engineers, unveils the groundbreaking innovations shaping our world. Deep Sky brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA’s Webb Telescope to IMAX® taking audiences on a journey to the beginning of time and space, to never-before-seen cosmic landscapes and to recently discovered exoplanets, planets around other stars. Hubble 3D takes moviegoers on an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mystery of our celestial surroundings. Experience never-before-seen 3D flights through the farthest reaches of the universe and accompany spacewalking astronauts on some of the most difficult and important endeavors in NASA’s history. Showtimes for these films can be found at mods.org/showtimes.

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.

Exhibits 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.

Transgender Day of Visibility Event 3/31/24

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Transgender Day of Visibility Event
Sunday, 03/31/2024-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
AHF Healthcare Center – Fort Lauderdale Downtown
700 SE 3rd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost:

On Sunday, March 31st, SunServe, a provider for the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, along with the Aids Healthcare Foundation, will be hosting “Let’s Have a KiKi,” a celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility! Attendees at this FREE event will get to indulge in a delectable spread of brunch bites and refreshing mimosas to honor the vibrant and diverse transgender community.

This event will be a great opportunity to let loose and have a fun time on the dance floor, mingle with fellow organizations, share experiences, and build connections. There will also be a chance to engage in friendly competition with various games that are sure to add a touch of excitement to the celebration. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out ways to Advocate for ALL TRANS LIVES with others in the community. Plus, guests can explore wellness and prevention resources, including HIV testing and information on Sexual Wellness through PrEP.

The event will take place at the AHF Healthcare Center – 700 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

You can RSVP for this FREE Community event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transgender-day-of-visibility-tickets-836631897527

ArtServe Brings National “Healing Through Art” Initiative to Fort Lauderdale 4/12/24

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ArtServe Brings National “Healing Through Art” Initiative to Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 04/12/2024-06/15/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Art Exhibit Opens With Free, Public Reception On Friday, April 12, 2024

Following in the footsteps of this year’s first-ever National Summit on the Arts and subsequent launch of a new federal Interagency Working Group on Arts, Health, and Civic Infrastructure, Fort Lauderdale’s ArtServe will open a new exhibit on Friday, April 12 called “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art.”

The exhibit, which launches with an April 12 free public reception from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., runs through Friday, June 15 at ArtServe. To RSVP, click here: https://fb.me/e/wM0NtPwFl

The April 12 reception will include a panel discussion, “make and take” art stations and live performances by local musical artists, improv artists and comedians.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission to Healing Through Art is also free.

Created through a grant from Funding Arts Broward and sponsored by Broward County Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, Healing Through Art will feature artists who focus on mental wellness and healing, as well as those who create art despite physical or mental challenges.

Among the exhibitors will be deaf and/or physically or intellectually challenged adults from Schott Communities.

“For this exhibit, we’re directing our efforts on arts communities we believe are most neglected, such as youth in crisis, senior citizens and caregivers, among others,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “Through immersive, hands-on stations, performances and art installations at ‘Healing Through Art,’ ArtServe will create a welcoming, safe and creative space for those who need it most.”

“Hands-on group art projects can be instrumental in forging camaraderie and self-esteem for everyone,” Hughes added.

As the National Endowment for the Arts explained, “Arts and culture enrich our lives, our communities, and our nation. In this pivotal moment in our history, there is a growing recognition that the arts reveal new ideas, unlock opportunities, and help us confront the many challenges before us.”

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/24/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 03/24/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science 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 and Fifth Third Bank.

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.

Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor 4/5/24

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Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor
Friday, 04/05/2024-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
5555 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: $40 to $55 Preferred Seating Available

This dazzling setting of the Mass exemplifies Mozart’s brilliance in uniting music and text to create drama. Written to showcase the vocal talents of his wife Constanze, the Great Mass is an undisputed masterpiece revered by Mozart fans for 250 years.

On this program, the Master Chorale’s performance of the Great Mass in C Minor will be complemented by two motets: Mozart’s glorious Exsultate, jubilate and Joseph Haydn’s Insanae et vanae curae.

Considering Matthew Shepard 5/31/24, 6/1/24

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Considering Matthew Shepard
Friday, 05/31/2024-06/01/2024, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Sunshine Cathedral
1480 SW 9th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
Buy Tickets
Cost: $40 to $55 Preferred Seating Available

Experience this first-ever presentation of the full cantata in South Florida; kick off Pride Month with this celebration of a life well-lived; and support SunServe, as a portion of ticket proceeds is being shared by the Master Chorale of South Florida as a part of its Concerts for a Cause Series. MCSF presents Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard – an evocative and compassionate musical response to the infamous anti-gay hate crime that claimed the life of Matthew Shepard 25 years ago. A portion of tickets sales are donated to SunServe.

6th Annual Art + Stroll 4/17/24

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6th Annual Art + Stroll
Wednesday, 04/17/2024-04/17/2024, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Las Olas Blvd.
301 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) 6th Annual ART + STROLL, presented by BBX Capital, is set for Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobbies of buildings 200, 201 and 301 E. Las Olas Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

ART + STROLL is a free family-friendly event. A limited number of upgraded tickets to attend the Sip & Stroll culinary food and drink experience are on sale for $50. Tickets are available at https://business-for-the-arts-of-broward.square.site/product/art-stroll-tickets/49.30

ART + STROLL is a juried art exhibit that displays a wide variety of mediums including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, paper art, fiber art, wood, clay, metal, glass, sculpture, fashion and mixed media. Art will be available for purchase.

There will also be live artist demonstrations from Laura Atria, Alyssa Book / Tufty Rugs, Anthony Burks and Galal Ramadan; sidewalk chalk art by Janie Burns, Shane Mesmer, Susan Kelly and Carrie Bennet; and live entertainment from Brazilian Voices, Broward College Jazz Band and Art Prevails Project, with more to come.

This year’s ART + STROLL sponsors include BBX Capital, FPL, Moss, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Castle Group, UBS and The Garvin Financial Team, Stiles, Broward County Cultural Division, Berger Singerman, Broward Health, Regions Bank, Hof’s House of Sweets, IT’SUGAR, Yes We Are Mad, Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, Pierson Grant Public Relations, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Moxies, Coyo Taco, PNC Bank, Downtown Development Authority and Templeton.

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Annual Awards 3/28/24

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Annual Awards
Thursday, 03/28/2024-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $95 per person

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s third State of the Region Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System is set to take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa (3030 Holiday Drive). 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 to plan and direct transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the region and honors those who advocate for smart planning and connectivity. This year’s distinguished honorees are Dr. George L. Hanbury II (Lifetime Achievement Award), Rufus James (Champion Award), Lori Baer (Community Impact Award), and Alan Hooper (Visionary Award).

Previous Broward MPO State of the Region Awards honorees include governmental and public policy law attorney and lobbyist George Platt, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance VP Gail Bulfin, T.Y. Lin’s International Rail and Transit Line of Business Director Joseph Yesbeck, regional government officials and power couple policy makers Beverly and Levoyd Williams, former Hollywood Commissioner and past Broward MPO board chair Richard Blattner, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Florida House of Representatives member Christine Hunschofsky [D-96] and Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose.

The event is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is supported by Benesch and WSP USA. Additional sponsors include Accenture, Port Everglades, FPL, South Florida Commuter Services, Port Everglades Association, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri Rail, Urban Street Development, City of Coconut Creek, Florida International Terminal, LLC, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Nova Southeastern University, Kimley Horn and Associates, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Total Marine Solutions, City of Plantation, City of Dania Beach, City of Hollywood, City of Miramar, RIDE, HDR Engineering, LSN Partners, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets for the Broward MPO’s State of the Region Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System are $95 per person; tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, please visit www.browardmpo.org/event-tickets.

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

ChildNet’s 9th Annual Care for Kids Cocktail Reception 5/22/24

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ChildNet’s 9th Annual Care for Kids Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, 05/22/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Buy Tickets
Cost: 150

ChildNet will host the 9th annual “Care for Kids” Reception, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, on Wednesday, May 22 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

During the Superhero-themed event, guests will enjoy drinks and appetizers while bidding on their favorite silent auction items.

The event is an opportunity for the Broward County community to rally behind ChildNet, Broward County’s Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the community, and shows support for children in foster care.

The Emcee for the event is Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 News Anchor, and the event hosts are Caitlin Stella, CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, along with her husband, Todd Stella.

Alec Ingold, fullback with the Miami Dolphins, will be making a special appearance to share his inspiring journey.

In honor of their commitment to ChildNet, Kip Hunter Epstein, CEO of Kip Hunter Marketing, and Joey Epstein, Managing Director of Business Development at LerroSarbey, will be honored with the 2024 Champion for Children award for their hard work and ongoing support of ChildNet and the children it serves.

By supporting this event, you join hundreds of stakeholders who make ChildNet possible. Most of ChildNet’s budget is restricted to specific priorities. The funds raised from the “Care for Kids” event will provide ChildNet the flexibility to prioritize the needs of our children, youth, and caregivers, and take advantage of opportunities that arise and react to unforeseen challenges.

DETAILS: Tickets are $150 each and include the Cocktail Reception, where there will be numerous auction items to bid on. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.childnet.us/events/9th-annual-care-kids-cocktail-reception-childnet-superheroes-cocktail-reception

Camp STEAMology: Camp Aviation Academy at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/25/24 – 3/29/24

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Camp STEAMology: Camp Aviation Academy at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 03/25/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Museum members: $300/week Non-members: $350/week

School is out, but MODS’ Camp STEAMology in in!

Children ages 5 – 10 will spread their wings during this month’s spring break Camp Aviation Academy from March 25 – March 29! Campers will join MODS’ very own Aviation Academy interns as they demonstrate some of the most amazing aviation activities! Learn from up-and-coming aviators about the world of aviation, tinker with machinery and take flight in MODS’ Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Hangar.

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.

Children can also visit and investigate underwater marvels in MODS’ Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology admission is Museum members: $300 for the week for Museum members and $350 for the week for non-members. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

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.

Camp STEAMology: Voyage to the Deep Sea at Museum of Discovery and Science 3/22/24

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Camp STEAMology: Voyage to the Deep Sea at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 03/22/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60 per child for MODS members; $70 per child for non-members. $15 aftercare fee per child. Multi-child Discount – Save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out.

School is out, but MODS’ Camp STEAMology is in!

What lurks deep in the ocean? Children ages 5 – 10 will dive into MODS’ newest traveling exhibit: Voyage to the Deep! “Seas” the day and learn undersea stories about Captain Nemo and his nautilus submarine, explore Jules Verne’s imaginary world and discover real-life wonders of the ocean.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology, is the ultimate age-appropriate camp experience, providing campers with interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment, including a weekly IMAX immersion!

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 admission is $60 per child for MODS members and $70 per child for non-members. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

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.

Cities of the Future at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 2/16/24 – 8/20/24,

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Cities of the Future at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 02/16/2024-02/16/2025, 11:20 am-10:00 pm
AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 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

Step into the future and discover the exciting innovations transforming our world with Cities of the Future, now playing in the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Narrated by award-winning actor John Krasinski, Cities of the Future highlights the creative solutions engineers are designing right now to meet the challenges of a changing world and forge a brighter, more sustainable future.

From electric flying cars and aerial highways to smart buildings, greener infrastructure and solar power beamed from space, Cities of the Future offers an inspiring vision of how we will live 50 years from now, combining state-of-the-art CGI with live-action cinematography. The film also looks at modern urban landscapes in the midst of transformation, revealing profound changes already happening in some of the world’s greatest cities, from Los Angeles to Amsterdam to Singapore.

Cities of the Future also introduces viewers to a team of middle school students participating in the Future City Competition, an annual contest where 60,000 middle school students from the U.S. and around the world compete to create a model future city.

Cities of the Future is produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the same team that created the blockbuster giant screen documentary Dream Big: Engineering Our World.

To view the trailer, please visit citiesofthefuturefilm.com.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Cities of the Future 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.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 2/25/24

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 02/25/2024-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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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.

2024 South Florida Walk with Us to Cure Lupus 3/3/24

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2024 South Florida Walk with Us to Cure Lupus
Sunday, 03/03/2024-, 09:00 am-01:00 pm
Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
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Cost: Free

The Lupus Research Alliance is hosting its annual “2024 South Florida Walk with Us to Cure Lupus” event on Sunday, March 3 at Lynn University in Boca Raton! Come join us, lace up your shoes, and help us raise awareness and funds to support lupus research.

The in-person FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the community who are passionate about finding a cure for this debilitating autoimmune disease. Also included are inspiring speakers, light refreshments during the walk, a t-shirt contest, and a variety of activity booths. All are welcome. Donations are appreciated. 100% of all donations go directly to lupus research programs.

Sunday, March 3, 2024
Lynn University, Boca Raton
3601 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431
Registration opens: 9:00 AM
Walk starts at: 10:00 AM

Register for the Walk – as a team or individual – and begin fundraising!

For information on the event visit this URL https://give.lupusresearch.org/event/2024-south-florida-walk-with-us-to-cure-lupus/e543168

For more information, please contact Joanne Golombos at 732-610-2267 / jgolombos@lupusresearch.org

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Ode to Joy” Gala 3/3/24

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Ode to Joy” Gala
Sunday, 03/03/2024-, 05:00 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $350 – $10,000

South Florida Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 26 years of excellence in the arts at its “Ode to Joy” Gala on Sunday, March 3, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA). The black-tie optional event, commencing at 5 p.m., prior to SFSO’s milestone musical performance of Beethoven’s choral masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 and Grand Opera Arias, will honor this year’s “Sound of Success” regional arts advocates.

SFSO’s 2024 “Sound of Success” honorees from Fort Lauderdale and Miami are Marc Grossman, Marie and Robert Gallager, Francis Buckely and Bill Wolfolk (in memoriam), Robert Smith, Sandra Simon, T.J. Walsh, Robert Wilson and Peter Zupcofska, and Dr. Alan Mason.

This year’s gala will include pre-show Champagne and hors d’oeuvres on the Wendt Terraces and a 6 p.m. multi-course dinner in the Porter Riverview Ballroom. Immediately following will be the 7:30 p.m. musical milestone performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 featuring one hundred voices from South Florida Symphony Chorus, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios, including talented singers from Barry University, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, and the community. Soloists Amy Shoremount-Obra (soprano), Rebecca Ringle Kamarei (mezzo-soprano), Adam Diegel (tenor), and Luis Ledesma (baritone) will also perform grand opera arias from Bizet’s Carmen, Verdi’s Rigoletto, Puccini’s Turandot and Tosca, and Delibes’ Lakmé. A post-concert dessert reception will take place in the Porter Riverview Ballroom.

Following its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, including sold-out shows, the launch of its “Sound of Success” recognition awards, and a celebrated performance accompanying award-winning alt-rock indie vocalist Natalie Merchant, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its musical journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages.

Tickets for SFSO’s “Ode to Joy” Gala start at $350 for the pre-show reception, dinner and post- show reception and $475 (with a prime seating concert ticket) and are available to purchase at https://bit.ly/OdeToJoyGala.

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

Family Fun Day at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 3/23/24

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Family Fun Day at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Saturday, 03/23/2024-03/23/2024, 09:00 am-03:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

Kicking off the Spring season, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, the historic and whimsical, 35-acre subtropical estate located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is pleased to announce that it will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The spring-themed family day, catering to children of all ages, will take place across the estate offering a wide array of entertaining and educational activities. Some of the demonstrations and interactive experiences include:

Self-guided tours of the historic house museum filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures from the Bartlett family. Activities inside the iconic home include historic reenactors performing in each room, an Artifact Treasure Hunt, STEM Design demonstrations by Black Architects in the Making, and a special book signing and reading by author Bill Sydnor from his book, Mitchell’s Magical Day at Bonnet House.
Live classical concerts by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra in the courtyard at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Presentations of wildlife viewings and a Florida History-themed scavenger hunt. Families will be challenged to complete ciphers, riddles, and clues as they explore the nature trails and learn about the timeline of Bonnet House’s history.
STEM Labs and instruction will be available to test the water in each of the unique ecosystems.
Art demonstrations, birding, and bird watching will take place under the yellow tent. For a unique engagement with History Fort Lauderdale Museum, families will also learn the history of the famed Barefoot Mailman and will discover what the House of Refuge was.
In the fruit grove, meet Rangers for Python Awareness and learn about important ecosystems and food chains from Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Not only will families get to explore the grounds and learn about the unique ecosystems, but guests are encouraged to take photos while meeting with City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department Officers, their K9 Explosives Unit dogs, and Mounted Police Unit horses.

The Little Gift Shop will be serving beverages, snacks, and freshly made sandwiches for purchase and separately, the Bonnet House Museum Gift Shop will have tropical gifts and native plants for sale.

Admission for the Family Fun Day event is $12 per person for those 14 years and older. Admission is FREE for Broward County Teachers with ID and students 13 years and under. No other discounts apply. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For additional information, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/event/family-day/.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/7/24 – 3/31/24

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 03/07/2024-, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: free

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the impactful women of today who lead our community alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way to success in its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG free photography exhibition. The exhibit runs through March 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard) during Women’s History Month.

This year’s celebrated women of today are Arlene Pecora, president and CEO of Signature Grand, Jenni Morejon, president and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, Laurie Sallarulo, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, Sigrid McCawley, managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner, and Jasmin Shirley, program director, CIED,HICP, of Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the photo exhibit include Jeanne Goon Moy (1913-2006), owner and operator of Moy Chinese Restaurant in Hollywood, Florence Hardy (1897-1975), the City of Fort Lauderdale’s first female city clerk and sometime acting city manager who collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce to build Las Olas canals, bridges, and isles, Blanche Forman (1886-1959), who established Hamilton and Blanche Forman Foundation to support education and donated land for the now esteemed Nova Southeastern University, Barbara Bridge (1929-2016), the first female county court judge and second female circuit court judge, and Betty Mae Tiger Jumper (1923-2011), the first Seminole to graduate high school and earn a higher education nursing degree. Tiger Jumper spent most of her adult life advocating for the Seminole community and improving healthcare services.
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 is presented by UKG and sponsored by GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillard’s and The Capital Grille.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG, 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.

Illuminate The Runway 2/22/24

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Illuminate The Runway
Thursday, 02/22/2024-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Dillard’s Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2500 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 30

United Way of Broward County’s Women United Presents “Illuminate the Runway” taking place on Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.

United Way of Broward County will begin the countdown to its annual Mayors’ Gala on April 27, 2024, with a curated fashion show illuminating the runway featuring formal styles from Dillard’s and the hottest spring trends.

More than 15 gala committee and Women United members from United Way of Broward County will transform into the evening’s runway models to walk the catwalk. Among the models will be United Way of Broward County President/CEO Kathleen Cannon, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer, Nova Southeastern University & Executive Director of Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation John Wensveen, Senior Vice President of StevenDouglas Matt Beck, and several children volunteers active in the organization.

Tickets include entry to the event, light bites, wine, and two raffle tickets.

Guests receive a 15% discount at Dillard’s the night of the event and 10% of proceeds from all sales will benefit the programs and services of United Way of Broward County.
The closest parking lot is the Dillard’s Lime Parking Garage. Valet is included. The event will take place at the EAST entrance to Dillard’s.

DETAILS: Individual tickets are $30 and can be purchased here: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/2024-women-uniteds-fashion-show/

For more information, please contact Jedidiah Quiñones at 954.453.3754 or jquinones@UnitedWayBroward.org

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/6/24

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 03/06/2024-03/06/2024, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $50 to benefit History Fort Lauderdale

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” 2024 presented by UKG ticketed reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale set for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard).

This year’s honorees are Arlene Pecora, president and CEO of Signature Grand, Jenni Morejon, president and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, Laurie Sallarulo, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, Sigrid McCawley, managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner, and Jasmin Shirley, program director, CIED,HICP, of Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc.

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 photo exhibit include Jeanne Goon Moy (1913-2006), owner and operator of Moy Chinese Restaurant in Hollywood, Florence Hardy (1897-1975), the City of Fort Lauderdale’s first female city clerk and sometime acting city manager who collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce to build Las Olas canals, bridges, and isles, Blanche Forman (1886-1959), who established Hamilton and Blanche Forman Foundation to support education and donated land for the now esteemed Nova Southeastern University, Barbara Bridge (1929-2016), the first female county court judge and second female circuit court judge, and Betty Mae Tiger Jumper (1923-2011), the first Seminole to graduate high school and earn a higher education nursing degree. Tiger Jumper spent most of her adult life advocating for the Seminole community and improving healthcare services.
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 is presented by UKG and sponsored by GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillard’s and The Capital Grille.

Tickets for the special March 6 recognition and benefit reception honoring today’s leaders are $50 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2024.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2024 presented by UKG, 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.

Spring Nourishment for the Soul 3/20/24

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Spring Nourishment for the Soul
Wednesday, 03/20/2024-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: 45-50

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is hosting a Spring Nourishment for the Soul on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 with Resident Yoga Instructor Lisa Pumper, and a Live Sacred Music Concert with Composer Richard Brooken

Whether you are seeking relaxation, personal growth, or simply a break from everyday business, this is the perfect event as the spring season starts. Guests will immerse themselves in a transformative experience of mindful movement, meditation, and a live sacred music concert. A candlelight ritual will also be held to set intentions and plant our seeds of renewal.

Meeting at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens veranda, attendees will embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace.

During this event, guests of all ages will have the opportunity to be guided into gentle yin movements, designed to help you connect with your body, release tension, and cultivate a sense of mindfulness. with leading Yoga teacher Lisa Pumper.

Attendees will be fully present in the moment and experience the transcendent magic of South Florida’s beloved arranger/composer and multi-instrumentalist performer, Richard Brookens, whose sacred musical vibrations will move you into pure transformation and tranquility in nature.

Grounds open at 4:30 pm for a stroll through the gardens before class. Class Sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

DETAILS: This event is Rain or Shine.

Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $45 for Members and $50 for Non-members. To purchase tickets please go to https://www.bonnethouse.org/event/spring-nourishment-for-the-soul-mindful-movement-w-live-sacred-music/

Tickets include the event, light beverages, spring equinox candle gift, exploring the grounds & free private parking. Space is limited, book early to ensure your spot.

Guests should dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, and bring a towel.

Chairs will be provided to sit for movements, meditation, and music.

If needed, floor yoga mats will be provided for anyone who wants to sit on the floor for movement and meditation.

Camp STEAMology: For the Love of Science at Museum of Discovery and Science 2/19/24

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Camp STEAMology: For the Love of Science at Museum of Discovery and Science
Monday, 02/19/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60 per child for MODS members; $70 per child for non-members. $15 aftercare fee per child. Multi-child Discount – Save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out.

School is out, but MODS’ Camp STEAMology “For the Love of Science” on February 19 for children ages 5 – 10 is in! Ignite your love for science by joining MODS for our all-time signature STEM activations including Nitro Cloud Demos, To Fly in the Makerspace and other hands-on activities.

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.

Children can also visit and investigate underwater marvels in MODS’ Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology admission is $60 per child for MODS members and $70 per child for non-members. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

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.

Outdoor Big Game Watch Party 2/11/24

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Outdoor Big Game Watch Party
Sunday, 02/11/2024-, 04:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Den Sports Bar & Lounge
201 SW 2 ST,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: free

Join us in Downtown Fort Lauderdale for Our Annual BIG Game Sunday Block Party with Live DJs, Indoor/Outdoor Bars, Tailgate Games, Prizes, Giveaways, and a 20FT LED screen!
$50 ALL YOU CAN DRINK
4PM-6PM
$150 ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK
6PM-FINAL WHISTLE

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 2/25/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 02/25/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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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 Fifth Third Bank.

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.

National Addictions Solutions Summit 2/28/24

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National Addictions Solutions Summit
Wednesday, 02/28/2024-, 08:30 am-04:30 pm
Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale
620 East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention will host the inaugural National Addictions Solutions Summit on Wednesday, February 28th at the Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale.

Attendees at this free event will learn and discuss what the cost of a preventable overdose is and the solution for new prevention and innovative strategies.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Van Ingram, Executive Director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, and the event will be moderated by Dr. Stephen Loyd, Chief Medical Officer of Tennessee-based Cedar Recovery, who has been in recovery since 2004. Loyd is the inspiration behind Michael Keaton’s character in the Emmy Award-winning series “Dopesick.”

Panel topics will include:
Data Sharing Systems
Evidence-Based Responses
Novel and Promising Strategies
Prevention Strategies
Importance of Creating Positive Public Private Partnerships Q&A

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Sponsors for the event include HCA Florida Healthcare, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Fifth Street Counseling Center IV, and Scandia Wellness Systems.

United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities.

Wednesday, February 28th
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale (Ballroom 1 & 2)
620 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

DETAILS: To register, please visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/national-addictions-solutions-summit/

History Fort Lauderdale’s Family Fun Day Featuring Meet & Greet with Authors George S. LeMieux & Laura E. Mize 2/24/24

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History Fort Lauderdale’s Family Fun Day Featuring Meet & Greet with Authors George S. LeMieux & Laura E. Mize
Saturday, 02/24/2024-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2 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 a free Family Fun Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 24. The day will feature kid-friendly activities presented in conjunction with museum partners Flamingo Gardens and NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and will include a book signing and meet & greet with George LeMieux and Laura Mize, authors of Florida Heritage Kids. Their appearances are part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.

Florida Heritage Kids is an insightful novel that takes readers on historical journeys from a Spanish settlement to the modern era, through the eyes of five young people – Alonso, Holata, Thomas, Madeleine, and Ruby. Their stories tell of soldiers storming an enemy fort during a chaotic hurricane, the tale of a young Indian warrior helping rescue the Tribe, fleeing from a cloud of mosquitoes so big it blocks out the sun and the learning experience of moving to a new tropical paradise. Florida Heritage Kids highlights culture, heritage, and the natural resources found in Florida, which gives readers a better understanding of the Sunshine State’s fundamentals. The book is available in History Fort Lauderdale’s Museum Shop, on Amazon.com, and at FloridaHeritageKids.com.

Florida native George S. LeMieux has enjoyed a long career in both the private and public sectors. He served as Florida’s 34th United States senator in the 111th Congress. He also served as Florida’s deputy attorney general and as former Governor Charlie Crist’s chief of staff. LeMieux is a practicing attorney and is a chairman on the board of Gunster. He founded the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Laura E. Mize is an award-winning book author, an independent journalist, and a former reporter for The Palm Beach Post. Her work has been picked up by the Associated Press, published in newspapers across the country, and aired on National Public Radio. Her first book, Florida Made: The 25 Most Important Figures Who Shaped The State (written with George S. LeMieux), won the 2019 National Indie Excellence Award in the history genre. Mize has written extensively on Florida business, history, food, dining, and agriculture. Some of that work has appeared in The Local Palate, the premier magazine on Southern culinary culture. In addition, she has an extensive portfolio of health sciences writing for institutions such as Mayo Clinic and the University of Florida, and for the award-winning, internationally syndicated radio show Health in a Heartbeat.

Drinks and light bites will be provided. Guests may RSVP at https://bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesGLLM.

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.

“Black Art, Black Artists Shaping Tomorrow’s History” Dillard Center for The Arts Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 2/4/24 – 2/29/24

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“Black Art, Black Artists Shaping Tomorrow’s History” Dillard Center for The Arts Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 02/04/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW 2 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 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.

“Black Art, Black Artists Shaping Tomorrow’s History,” a new fine art exhibit, will anchor History Fort Lauderdale’s Black History Month showcase. An annual homage, this new installment will feature works for show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students and instructors, from February 4 – 29. Curated by Dillard instructor Celestin Joseph, the exhibit of photography and studio art features creative re-imaginings and reflections of historical Black leaders, community icons, and hometown heroes. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Sunday, February 4, at 1 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus.

“Black Art, Black Artists Shaping Tomorrow’s History,” will highlight a variety of styles and mediums reflecting African American culture, history and the arts as viewed through the lens of 12 youth. Featured pieces in the exhibition include works by AP students Selene Michel and Timothy Graham.

Joseph received his master’s in fine arts in painting from the University of Pennsylvania. He received a bachelor’s in fine arts, cum laude, from the University of Hartford as a painting major, with an art history minor, and concentrations in printmaking and graphic design studies. Joseph also received a prestigious Yale/Norfolk Art and Music Scholarship to further his studies. Currently, he is teaching Advanced Placement studio art classes at his alma mater Dillard Center for the Arts where he has been strengthening the visual arts program since 1999.

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 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,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Black Art, Black Artists Shaping Tomorrow’s History” 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. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

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.

The Glorious Color of Renaissance Painting 2/24/24

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The Glorious Color of Renaissance Painting
Saturday, 02/24/2024-, 04:30 pm-05:30 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free for members | $16 general admission

Join Renaissance Art Historian Dr. Rocky Ruggiero for an illuminating talk on the symbolic and compositional use of color in Renaissance paintings by Giotto, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli and Raphael.

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Free for members | $16 general admission
Presented in the NSU Art Museum Horvitz Auditorium
Ticket includes day-of Museum admission until 4 pm

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida to Host 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County 4/28/24

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida to Host 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County
Sunday, 04/28/2024-, 07:30 am-11:00 am
Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $10-$35

From 2019-2021, drunk driving deaths in the United States increased by 31 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s April 2023 report. This is a 100 percent preventable crime, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s goal is to see a future with no more victims.

In the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, MADD Southeast Florida will host thousands of walkers, runners and supporters at the 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. The event includes an in-person race on Sunday, April 28 starting near Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale, plus a virtual participation 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, 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 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 more than $3.7 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 Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost.

“As drunk driving deaths in the U.S. have increased, we must come together as a community and make others aware of the 100 percent preventable tragedies that drunk driving causes. This meaningful event raises both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “With the outpouring of support from our attendees and sponsors, we are pleased to host this event year after year to help MADD Southeast Florida provide free victim services and prevention education in South Florida.” Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor UKG; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Corporate Champion Sponsors Durée & Company, JM Family, and Memorial Healthcare System; Spotlight Sponsors LaCroix, Publix, and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsor David Geronemus & Mitzi Lyman.

When:
Sunday, April 28, 2024; 7:30 a.m.

Where:
In-person Race:

Across from Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Virtual Walk/Run:
Any place the participant chooses.
Cost (In-person and Virtual):
Adult 5K Runner and Walker: $35
Youth 5K Runner and Walker (ages 5-18): $30
Dogs: $10

How:
To register for the in-person or virtual 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Event sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers.

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Please contact Rachel Stephens, Special Events Manager, rachel.stephens@madd.org with any additional questions.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In Southeast Florida, the organization’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.7 million since 2011. Under MADD Southeast Florida, hundreds of free events take place each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Ann Storck Center to Host “Brunch and Bubbly” in Celebration of Galentine’s Day 2/18/24

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Ann Storck Center to Host “Brunch and Bubbly” in Celebration of Galentine’s Day on Feb. 18
Sunday, 02/18/2024-02/18/2024, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Piazza Italia
904 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $100

nn Storck Center’s All Heart Woman’s Society will host “Brunch and Bubbly” in celebration of Galentine’s Day at Piazza Italia on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, refreshing cocktails, shopping and raffles in support of Ann Storck Center. The buffet-style brunch menu features: scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, mini meat balls, chicken picatta, penne primavera and meat and cheese boards. Wine and champagne are also included.

Ann Storck Center is a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Center accommodates 96 residents and serves more than 300 individuals daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.

The All Heart Woman’s Society is an inspiring group of women who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The group supports the music and arts programs for pre-school students and residents. It also works to beautify the Ann Storck Center premises in an effort to create a safe and comfortable environment for all who live and work there.

Piazza Italia is a family-owned restaurant with roots from the mountains and foothills of Calabria, Southern Italy that prides itself on the Italian appreciation and love for fresh amazing food.

Teen Broadway Presents: “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations” 2/10/24, 2/11/24

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Teen Broadway Presents: “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations”
Sunday, 02/10/2024-02/11/2024, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: $10

Join us for an enchanting in-person experience as Teen Broadway presents “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations” – a contemporary reimagining of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The production focuses on the challenges today’s youth face in being themselves and overcoming the pressures to be something they are not.

For the sixth straight year, kids ages 5-15 will have the opportunity to experience what it takes to put on a full-scale performance through the YMCA of South Florida’s “Teen Broadway” program. Presented by AmTrust Bank, a division of Flagstar Bank NA, this enriching literacy program focuses on the arts in assisting and educating students to develop life skills, including problem-solving, team building, collaboration, creativity, public speaking and media pre/post-production.

Performances are set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11 at the Victory Black Box Theatre, located inside the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center.

Tickets are $10 for advance purchases and $15 the day of the performances and are available for purchase at ymcasouthflorida.org/teenbroadway.

Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 2/2/24

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Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Friday, 02/02/2024-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 S University Dr. Plantation,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Grab your crew & kick-off your Thursday night with a legendary live performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 7 PM to 10 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation. Enjoy our all day, every day specials like our mix and match buckets, starting at $18, and $4.99 Legendary Monk drafts!

Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World 4/19/24

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Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World
Friday, 04/19/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: $125 per person or 4 people for $400

When ArtServe created the Impact Awards last year to formally recognize people and organizations making a difference in the South Florida community through arts and culture, the program was purposely designed to reach out beyond the ArtServe universe to identify unsung heroes most deserving of the honor.

With its second annual Impact Awards now set for Friday, April 19, 2024, ArtServe has assembled an inspiring, diverse slate of transformative, influential artists, and arts and culture supporters widely seen as long overdue for celebration.

The event, which takes place at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will include cocktails, a handcrafted international culinary feast prepared by 2023 Impact Award recipient Marc Martorana, a silent auction and entertainment. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $125 per person or $400 for four people.

To purchase tickets, click here or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artserves-second-annual-impact-awards-tickets-796844562537?aff=oddtdtcreator

“Especially at this juncture in time, it’s more important than ever to clearly show how artists make an immense contribution to the economy that’s often overlooked,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “In fact, artists are everywhere we look, enriching our lives in valuable and unexpected ways.”

The 2024 Impact Award winners are:

Artist of Impact: Puppet Network Founder and Civic Leader Jim Hammond, best known for creating the beloved Florida Day of the Dead Celebration

Community Partner of Impact: Leadership Broward Foundation Executive Director Andrew Zullo

Media Advocate of Impact: Riverwalk Trust President and CEO Genia Duncan Ellis and Go Riverwalk Magazine Publisher Mark Budwig

Legacy of Impact: Thaddeus “THAD” Hamilton, Chair of the Tuskegee Airman of South Florida; also United Negro College Fund, South Florida Leadership Council Chair

Educator of Impact: Jessica Swanson, Master Teacher and Technology Magnet Program Coordinator; Dillard School for the Arts

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

3rd Annual Good for the Heart Family Fitness Event 2/3/24

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3rd Annual Good for the Heart Family Fitness Event
Saturday, 02/03/2024-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Hagen Park
2020 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost:

United Way of Broward County’s NextGen United to host 3rd Annual Good for the Heart family fitness event at Hagen Park on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

At this Fit Fun Family Morning, attendees will get their heart rates up, while supporting United Way of Broward County and learning about the significance of healthy choices.
Trainers from Fitness at Your Door will offer an array of activities to get the weekend started on the right foot. Exercises will include an agility obstacle course, a wheelbarrow race, a relay race, a push-up/squat contest, a ball toss, tug of war, and more!
Children ages 5 and up are welcome. Snacks and water will be provided.
NextGen United is a network of emerging leaders who share a passion for advancing community solutions in their own backyard. Through networking events, hands-on volunteering opportunities and innovative leadership trainings, NextGen United leverages the power of United Way to connect, serve and grow – both personally and professionally.
DETAILS: Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children (5-17 years old). To register, please visit: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/fit-fun-family-morning/

For more information, please email Kathryn Holcomb at kholcomb@UnitedWayBroward.org or call her at 954.308.9280.

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/26/24

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Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/26/2024-05/19/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost:

Ahoy, adventurers! “Seas” the day and plunge into the mysteries of the ocean as Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital makes a splash at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) from January 26 – May 19, 2024.
Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Explore the lost world of Atlantis and the octopus’s garden, slide down an “escape hatch,” wander through the seaweed maze in the kelp forest and hunt for treasure in the wreck of the Spanish galleon.

The exhibition presents fantasy and facts, allowing guests to explore Verne’s imaginary world and the real-life wonders of ocean exploration. Designed to provide a range of interactive experiences, the exhibition includes full-body interactions, mechanical and electro-mechanical exhibits, interactive projections and touchscreens.

Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

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.
Exhibit 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.

Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks 4/27/24

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Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks
Saturday, 04/27/2024-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $250 – $1,000

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite the community to leave their heels and ties at home and slip into their flip flops and tropical attire to attend the 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks at the picturesque Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

This event overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway will feature vibrant beach décor creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Guests will enjoy tropical inspired drinks, food and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on luxurious items through both live and virtual silent auctions.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Handy’s 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast 5/30/24

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Handy’s 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast
Thursday, 05/30/2024-05/30/2024, 07:30 am-10:30 am
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

On Thursday, May 30th from 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m, Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth) will host its 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

This year’s Scholars Breakfast will celebrate the Excellence of Bloom of scholars from foster, relative, and non-relative care, who have beat the odds and graduated from college within the last 12 months.

In addition, this year’s Breakfast will honor the 2024 Champions of Children whose interest, vision, and generous support have significantly contributed to Handy’s continued success.

Graduating Scholars:
Sean Monteith — Florida Atlantic University | Bachelor of Public Management in Public Administration
Roxana Rodriguez — Florida International University | Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Martine David — Florida International University | Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology with a minor in Business Finance
Edward Pratt — Broward College | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Marc Louis — Broward College | Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Maika Speights-Florida International University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ryan Dominique-Barry University | Master Public Administration

Champions of Children Award Recipients:
FreshPoint South Florida
Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera
Andy and Allison Cagnetta
Burnadette Norris-Weeks

Individual tickets are $75 and can be purchased here: https://www.handyinc.org/events/18th-annual-scholars-breakfast/

Ann Storck Center to Host a Food and Beer Pairing Dinner in Partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery 1/18/24

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Ann Storck Center to Host a Food and Beer Pairing Dinner in Partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery on Jan. 18.
Thursday, 01/18/2024-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Bravo Peruvian Cuisine
2925 NE 6th Avenue,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $85

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 a food and beer pairing dinner in partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner with dishes from Bravo Peruvian Cuisine paired with beers from Funk Buddha Brewery.

The event will support Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 residents and serves more than 300 individuals daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.

The featured menu includes:

• Causa de Cangrejo – Whipped potato infused with Aji Amarillo puree top with Maryland crab salad, avocado, rocoto aioli and quail egg.
o Paired with Tropical Floridian – German-style hefeweizen.
• Salmon Arugula Salad – Grilled Salmon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Peruvian corn, goat cheese and basil-lime vinaigrette.
o Paired with Floridian, an unfiltered German-style wheat beer.
• Risotto al Pesto con Lomo al Vino – Beef tenderloin tips with portabella mushroom sauce and spinach-basil risotto.
o Paired with Hop Gun IPA.
• Picarones– Sweet potato and pumpkin doughnuts top with anise-orange syrup.
o Paired with an Imperial Stout.

Bravo Peruvian Kitchen celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of multicultural cuisine to South Florida.

From traditional styles to experimental ales, Funky Buddha Brewery makes beers that create an experience.

When:
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Where:
Bravo Peruvian Cuisine
2925 NE 6th Avenue
Wilton Manors, FL 33334

Cost:
$85

How:
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.annstorckcenter.org/pairingdinner.

About Ann Storck Center:
Ann Storck Center (ASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates over 300 individuals on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as four group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle. For more information, visit annstorckcenter.org/, or on social media visit
facebook.com/annstorckcenter, instagram.com/annstorckcenter/, twitter.com/annstorckcenter.

The Attack on Funk City 1/20/24

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The Attack on Funk City
Saturday, 01/20/2024-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Eventbrite
Cost: $25 per ticket

Live in Color Dance Collective presents “The Attack on Funk City,” featuring a plethora of superheroes to fight a band of villains who attempt to attack the citizens of Funk City. The show is full of color, music and dancing – a fusion of urban funk, hip-hop, jazz and African dance.

Founded and under the artistic direction of Zedric Bembry, Live in Color is a dance company based in South Florida since 1989. The company was featured in Season 1 of America’s Best Dance Crew and Season 4 of America’s Got Talent. In 2008, it was invited to perform at Showtime at the Apollo, where it was showcased as one of the three urban dance companies in Black Expressions: Hip-hop Festival in Washington, Columbia. The company has also performed at several Miami Heat’s halftime shows.

The Friends of Jack and Jill Center to Host Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital Winter Carnival 2/4/24

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The Friends of Jack and Jill Center to Host Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital Winter Carnival
Sunday, 02/04/2024-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Jack & Jill Center, Halmos Family Building
1315 W. Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale,, Florida, 33312
More Information
Cost: Individual tickets are available for $2 per person

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host its Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Jack & Jill Center’s Halmos Family Building.

The community event will feature an exciting day of carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, delicious food, face painting, memorable photo opportunities, a live DJ and much more. Carnival rides will include Mechanical Swings, Inflatable Bounce Houses, a Four-In-One Sports Center, Pirate Ship Ride, Surf Up Surf Board, Obstacle Course and more. The public event is open to all ages.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic 4/4/24

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36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic
Thursday, 04/04/2024-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
Website
Cost: $400

Since the beginning of this tournament, Broward College has raised more than $2.8 million to enhance student success! Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the Empowerment Fund, which provides the greatest flexibility to quickly respond to critical needs of the College community and advance top priorities to bring forth opportunities for student success.

The 36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic will be played at the beautiful Jacaranda Golf Club, South Florida’s premier semi-private golf facility, featuring 36 holes of championship golf beautifully maintained throughout the year. The courses, rated four stars by Golf Digest, weave through various ponds and canals, lending a tropical feel throughout.

The cost to participate is $400 per golfer. This registration fee includes a round of golf, golf shirt, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the dinner for $100.

To register and view sponsorship packages, go to https://www.browardcollegefoundation.org/event_posts/golf-classic/.

Tournament Schedule:
11:00 a.m. Registration will take place outside of the Pro-Shop and a buffet lunch will be served in the Clubhouse prior to the start of play.

1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start (Beverages and snacks will be available on the course.)

5:00 p.m. Cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent auction, live auction and award presentation.

If you have questions about the tournament or want to donate, please contact Elisa Stone at estone1@broward.edu or 954-240-8521.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/28/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/28/2024-, 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 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 BBX Capital Foundation.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit https://mods.org/event/sensory-friendly-sunday-15/.

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.

LEGO® Weekend at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/27/24, 1/28/24

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LEGO® Weekend at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 01/27/2024-01/28/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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

Unleash your imagination, ignite your natural curiosity, and inspire endless adventures celebrating International LEGO® Day at MODS!
Build the change to solve real-world challenges with LEGO® bricks. Have fun constructing a Rube Goldberg machine and other Makerspace activities. Even the littlest builders (ages 0-6) can join the LEGO® Coding dance party and create their own habitats. It’s a day of creativity, innovation, and endless fun! Included with Museum admission.
Kids can also surf the wave of excitement at MODS with Voyage to the Deep, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

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.

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

Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at MODS 1/26/24

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Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at MODS
Friday, 01/26/2024-01/26/2024, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Members: $35; Non-members: $40; Sibling discount: $5 off each additional sibling

Calling all curious minds (ages 6 to 12) for a night bursting with creativity at Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at Museum of Discovery and Science!

Get ready for a night filled with endless possibilities. Unleash your inner scientist and build your very own volcano using LEGO® bricks. Then, witness the magic unfold as you make it erupt with a burst of colors using vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring. Cultivate your crafted creations! Snuggle up for an awe-inspiring screening of DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World.

Discover the incredible feats of engineering that push the boundaries of innovation and journey into the limitless possibilities of imagination with our Chill Cinema! Buckle up for a scientific expedition on our Mars Rover simulator. Feel the thrill of exploration and dive into the depths of space in our 7D theater for a full-blown sensory adventure with an imagination Brace yourselves for a mind-blowing KaBoom! Show. Witness the magic of science as we speculate science. Learn about the states of matter and experience explosive chemical reactions that will leave you in awe! Parents, take a well-deserved night off while your young explorers embark on a thrilling adventure filled with fun, friends, and fantastic discoveries!

Kids can also surf the wave of excitement at MODS with Voyage to the Deep, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

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.

The cost per child for members is $35; non-members: $40 and a discount is available for $5 off each additional sibling. Price includes IMAX film and a pizza dinner.

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.

Camp STEAMology: Peacemakers at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/15/24

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Camp STEAMology: Peacemakers at Museum of Discovery and Science
Monday, 01/15/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60 per child for MODS members; $70 per child for non-members. $15 aftercare fee per child. Multi-child Discount – Save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out.

Everyone deserves access to clean water. Join “MODS: Peacemakers” in the survey lab to design and test water quality just as engineering peacemakers do. Learn how to test water quality in a survey lab. Using the scientific process, experiment and construct the optimal water filter. Discover how we can help ensure all people have access to safe drinking water.

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology admission is $60 per child for MODS members and $70 per child for non-members. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at https://mods.org/event/camp-steamology-mods-peacemakers-one-day-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.

CareerSource Broward’s “State of the Workforce” 2024 Career Fair 1/24/24

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CareerSource Broward’s “State of the Workforce” 2024 Career Fair
Wednesday, 01/24/2024-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

It’s a new year with new jobs!

CareerSource Broward and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce jointly present the “State of the Workforce” inaugural event on Wednesday, January 24, at the Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd.). This event will unite all sectors of the business community and will include a Career Fair, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Jobseekers will have the opportunity to speak directly with recruiters and apply for jobs on the spot. Attendees will receive onsite résumé assistance and help with job searches and referrals from a Success Coach. Workforce professionals will also be on hand to deliver information on scholarships for educational and training opportunities that could lead to new career prospects.

Participating companies seeking to hire include Advanced Roofing, Broward Health, Broward Sheriff’s Office, City of Fort Lauderdale, Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach, Economos Properties, Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 487, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Rick Case Automotive Group, The Riverside Hotel, Total Marine Solutions, Travelhost Media, Visit Lauderdale and more to be announced. The list of participating employers will be continually updated on the CareerSource Broward website at careersourcebroward.com/csbd-career-fair-job-seekers.

There is NO COST to attend the career fair, but pre-registration is encouraged by visiting https://careersourcebroward.com/csbd-career-fair-job-seekers.

Registrants are required to bring a valid state or government issued photo ID – driver’s license or passport – and dress to impress. Veterans will receive priority service.

Broward County Transit will be providing complimentary transportation to jobseekers. Parking is also complimentary, courtesy of Visit Lauderdale.

2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser 2/2/24

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2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser
Friday, 02/02/2024-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 300

Handy to host 2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser on Friday, February 2nd at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale.

Moonrise invites guests to dance again, harnessing a collective influence and creativity to make a difference in the community and to bring awareness to and raise funds for Handy.

The 2024 theme is Neon Jungle where you will enter a jungle oasis under the Scorpio moon where neon strobes pierce through lush tropical greenery and animalistic instincts take over. The decor is organic meets cybernetic, the music pulsates like an ancient drum, and the spirits satiate carnal appetites.

Moonrise will take place at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, an iconic and historic landmark. With 700 feet of private beach access, Handy will create a true “toes in the sand” experience in a unique Fort Lauderdale venue unlike any other. Guests will enjoy entertainment, music, food stations and specialty cocktails at this soiree.

Handy transforms the lives of children and young adults by providing education, housing, mental health services, and career development through personalized programs that promote self-sufficiency and independent living.

DETAILS: Tickets to attend the event are $300 and can be purchased here: https://www.handyinc.org/events/moonrise-2024/

VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 1/10/24, 1/17/24, 1/24/24, 2/14/24, 2/21/24, 2/28/24, 3/13/24, 3/20/24, 3/27/24, 4/10/24, 4/17/24, 4/24/24, 5/8/24, 5/15/24, 5/22/24

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VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Wednesday, 01/10/2024-05/29/2024, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch Rd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 40

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is offering VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours of Evelyn and Frederic Bartlett’s historic main house located on the grounds of the whimsical 35-acre subtropical estate.

These small group tours will include a sneak peek of the newly refurbished, normally closed areas of the Bartlett family’s private living quarters, as well as exclusive entrances to rooms that have never been seen before on other Bonnet House tours. The iconic Bonnet House estate was built in 1920 as the winter retreat of the Birch and Bartlett family.

The Upstairs/Downstairs Tours, led by seasoned Bonnet House docents, will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month between January 10 – May 29, 2024.

Tickets are $40 per person and offered in groups of up to 10 to allow for questions and discussion. Limited reservations are available and pre-registration is required. Please note, the ability to climb stairs is necessary to fully participate in these tours.

To register for the Upstairs/Downstairs Tours, please visit: https://www.bonnethouse.org/groups-specialty-tours/ For additional information or to learn more about tours and classes offered, please visit www.bonnethouse.org or call 954-703-2614.

4th Annual Dinner in the Garden 3/9/24

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4th Annual Dinner in the Garden
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
H.O.M.E.S., Inc Outdoor Garden
690 NE 13th St. #101,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 200

H.O.M.E.S., Inc. to host the 4th Annual Dinner in the Garden on Saturday, March 9th at the H.O.M.E.S., Inc. Outdoor Garden in Fort Lauderdale.

Inspired by the glamour and charm of Havana’s bygone Tropicana era, guests will enjoy an evening of passed hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, and an award ceremony recognizing incredible community champions.
The 2024 Honorees include:
Ambassador Award – Susan Greaton
Cornerstone Award – The Community Foundation of Broward
Lifetime Achievement – Marcia Barry-Smith
Since its inception, H.O.M.E.S., Inc. has built and rehabbed over 175 affordable homes for lower-income families, assisted over 1,500 individuals with affordable rental opportunities, and housed 290 young adults who have aged out of foster care with the Youth Self-Sufficiency & Supportive Housing Program.
DETAILS: Tickets to the event are $200 and can be purchased here: https://www.homesfl.org/program-event/upcoming-events

For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiree Saunders at dsaunders@handyinc.org or (954) 809-5399

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Premieres at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/26/24

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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Premieres at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 01/26/2024-, 11:20 am-
AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 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

The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) will premiere Blue Whales: Return of the Giants starting on January 26, 2024. The first giant-screen film on the subject, Blue Whales, was produced by Oceanic Films in collaboration with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Tangled Bank Studios and SK Films and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). MODS is one of only a few Florida theaters with screens large enough to display life-sized blue whales.

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants introduces audiences to the endangered species, which is not widely understood despite its status as the largest animal to have ever existed. Through two scientific expeditions, the film shows stunning footage of blue whale feeding habits, long-distance communication and mother-calf relationships. One expedition focuses on the search for a missing blue whale population off the coast of the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean while the other expedition joins marine biologist Diane Gendron, also known as the “Blue Whale Whisperer,” in the Gulf of California to observe whale families.

Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, scored by Academy Award-winner Steven Price, and presented in 3D, Blue Whales will immerse audiences in the ocean alongside the massive blue whales and other species such as dolphins, sperm whales, sea lions and orcas.

The documentary also features research from local marine biologist Jeremy Kiszka, professor of biology at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kiszka studies the ecology and behavior of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in tropical marine ecosystems around the globe, particularly in the Caribbean, along the coasts of Florida and in the Indian Ocean.

To view the trailer, please visit BlueWhalesfilm.com.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 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.

Ocean Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/6/24 – 1/28/24

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Ocean Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 01/06/2024-01/28/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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

YMCA of South Florida & Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair 1/23/24

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YMCA of South Florida & Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair
Tuesday, 01/23/2024-01/24/2024, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost: Free

The YMCA of South Florida, along with Infinite Scholars, will be hosting a Free Scholarship Fair at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 Sistrunk Boulevard, in Fort Lauderdale. It is open and free for all high school seniors in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe counties.

More than 40 colleges and universities will be in attendance over the course of two days, conducting interviews with students, who will have the opportunity to receive scholarships and financial aid, with some being offered on the spot. In 2023, more than 600 students attended the event and approximately $10 million in scholarships were awarded.

Students must bring multiple copies of ACT/SAT scores, unofficial transcript, two letters of recommendation, resume and personal statement of “Why I want to attend college.” Students can register at www.infinitescholar.org/register.

For more information on the Scholarship Fair and College Prep program, including registration, please contact Ms. Sharon Hughes at shughes@ymcasouthflorida.org or visit YMCASouthflorida.org/college-prep-program.

Schedule:
Tuesday, January 23
9 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
4 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24
9 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 12/28/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 12/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1032
Website
Cost:

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band 1/27/24

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band
Saturday, 01/27/2024-, 05:00 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $1,250+

With a smooth blend of country music and southern rock, multi-platinum and Grammy® Award-winning Zac Brown Band will light up the stage in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s “Toes in the Sand” Annual Celebration. Proceeds from the evening benefit the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

A limited number of tables and single tickets for all the evening’s festivities are available. A special party ticket, which includes orchestra seating for the performance, the post-show party with DJ Laz and complimentary cocktails throughout the evening is available for $1,250 per person. VIP tickets can be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/4dkvnxe6, calling 954.468.3298 or emailing Foundation@BrowardCenter.org

Schedule:
• 5:00 p.m. – Annual Celebration begins with an exclusive cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard
• 6:15 p.m. – Dinner in the Amaturo Theater prior to the performance
• 8:30 p.m. – Zac Brown Band performance in the Amaturo Theater, followed by an after-show party with DJ Laz under the stars at the Wendt Terraces and Huizenga Pavilion.

Tickets to the performance only start at $175 and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Business for the Arts of Broward Arts Mean Business Speaker Series with Kandy G Lopez 1/22/24

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Business for the Arts of Broward Arts Mean Business Speaker Series with Kandy G Lopez
Monday, 01/22/2024-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Berger Singerman
201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1500,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Hosted by Berger Singerman and presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with multimedia Afro-Caribbean American portrait and figurative artist Kandy G Lopez.

Lopez uses her artistic talents to tell the stories of people of color (POC) in the United States and explore identity through marginalized individuals who represent her community. Her current body of work entails using yarn and thread to create larger-than-life portraits on a plastic canvas that is meant to be used for rug making. The message behind her intentional selection of medium is that POC feel like they are being walked on. Lopez’s work is hung on gallery walls and in front of windows for sunlight to shine through, meant to be respected, appreciated and protected from soles of shoes.

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey and currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Lopez received a Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Science in painting and marketing and management from the University of South Florida and a Master of Fine Art in painting from Florida Atlantic University.

Lopez’s work has been displayed at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Cultural Center and Coral Springs Museum of Art, among other venues throughout South Florida, as well as in Fort Worth, Texas and New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 2022, she received the Broward Cultural Division’s Artist Innovation Grant and Project Row House Grant.

The Arts Mean Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Guests who wish to attend must email their RSVP by January 17 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. For more information, visit https://bfabroward.org/programs/arts-means-business/.

AMB is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to AMB, including Art in the Workplace, Art Curation, Public Art Creation, Art & Somm and the popular Art + Stroll.

Island City Stage Presents Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira 1/18/24 – 2/11/24

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Island City Stage Presents Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira
Thursday, 01/18/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Buy Tickets
Cost: $40 – $55

Broadway superfans Jeff and Judy eagerly await their idol Idina Menzel after her performance in If/Then at the stage door every night. But when a sexy stranger enters the scene and upends their decades-long friendship, the musical theater aficionados have to go off book to rewrite their own finale in Island City Stage’s production of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira. This playful yet profound comedy about friendship, ambition, and what happens when dreams fall just out of reach runs January 18 – February 11.

Set in 2015, Which Way to the Stage introduces outspoken best friends since college Jeff and Judy who are regulars at the stage door and take pride in their vast knowledge of the theater. Aspiring performers themselves, the duo soon face the music inadvertently by revealing the insecurities underneath their carefully constructed facades. As new relationships are formed and the story digs deeper, so does the insightful examination of gender, sexuality, and drag. Do the two ever meet their idol? Can they reconcile their differences of opinion? And what happens next?

Ana Nogueira is a Brooklyn-based writer and actress. Which Way to The Stage had its world premiere at MCC Theater in New York City. The play was chosen for the 2019 Kilroy’s List and the Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Rep, where Nogueira was the recipient of the Elizabeth George Emerging Playwright Commission. In 2016, her play Empathitrax premiered Off Broadway at Here Arts Center with the critically acclaimed theater company Colt Coeur, where she is a company member. Her work has been developed at Second Stage, The New Group, SPACE on Ryder Farm and Barrington Stage. Nogueira co-wrote and starred in the short film We Win, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and won Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island Film Festival. Her acting credits include Bob And Carol And Ted And Alice (The New Group); Engagements, Mala Hierba (both at Second Stage); Bump (Ensemble Studio Theater); Knives And Other Sharp Objects (The Public/LAByrinth); and three seasons on the Starz series Hightown. She is a proud alumnus of the Obie Award-winning playwriting group Youngblood at Ensemble Studio Theater.
Which Way to the Stage is directed by Michael Leeds and stars Matthew Buffalo (Jeff), Sofia Porcel (Judy), Clay Cartland (Mark) and Gaby Tortoledo (Actress/Bachelorette/Casting Director).

Which Way to the Stage is sponsored by Co-Producers Russell Vance and The Bears of South Florida, Set Sponsors William Sandrik and Henry Smith, and Lights and Sound sponsor Scott Bennett. Additional funding provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., The SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, The Warten Foundation, FlockFest, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida.

Island City Stage’s 12th Season opened with sold out performances of Love! Valour! Compassion! Other shows this season include Pulp by Patricia Kane; Music by Amy Warren & Andre Pluess with lyrics by Patricia Kane (Apr. 11 – May 5); Skintight by Joshua Harmon (May 30 – Jun. 23) and Die! Mommie Die! by Charles Busch (Aug. 29 – Sept. 22).

Tickets for Which Way to the Stage start at $40. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Jimmy Cunningham will be held on January 28 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.

Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet 1/6/24, 1/7/24

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Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet
Saturday, 01/06/2024-01/07/2024, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Guy Harvey Gallery and Shop Ft. Lauderdale
816 East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops and signings at his gallery and shop in Las Olas Blvd.

A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.

As an additional treat, enter to win a limited-edition Guy Harvey art reproduction and receive a free gift with your purchase.

The Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the store at 954-769-1996 or visit https://guyharvey.com/pages/las-olas-store

“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes 1/13/24

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“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes
Saturday, 01/13/2024-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts
1480 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
Website
Cost: $35; $65 VIP ticket includes premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers

Back by popular demand, Joe Posa and Seth Sikes will reunite for a performance of “TRIBUTES,” a stunning homage to iconic female legends, on Saturday, January 13, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW 9th Avenue). Tickets for this captivating (18+) show are on sale, now.

This showcase, produced by the accomplished duo, unites two worlds of performance art – female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli while Seth Sikes will enchant audiences with his soulful voice, singing nostalgic melodies made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and other artists. The cleverly choreographed show includes duets with Seth Sikes and Joe Posa as Barbra and Liza.

Can we talk?! Joe Posa has made a name for himself in show business, starting his illustrious career in musical theater as a featured performer/dancer in the international touring company of West Side Story plus other musicals including Anything Goes, Grease, A Chorus Line and South Pacific. In 1993, he then found his wings as a sought-after female celebrity impersonator. As a cast member in several productions of “An Evening at La Cage,” he has performed as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan and Michael Jackson. Posa was also Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane character double on ABC’s All My Children, as well as Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon character double on NBC’s 30 Rock. For more than 30 years, Posa has produced and starred in multiple shows in New York City, London, Provincetown, Puerta Vallarta, Boston, Palm Springs and other cities. His solo productions include “Guys as Dolls,” “An Evening at the Birdcage,” “Joe Posa Poses,” and “The Bitch is Back!” Also, he has performed at numerous red carpet corporate functions, charity fundraisers and elegant private events. Having performed alongside Ms. Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa was lovingly called by Ms. Rivers, her “favorite Joan Rivers impersonator.”

Seth Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub performers. Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation” by Theatre Scene, Sikes has been selling out venues since his 2014 debut of “Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland.” The show recounted how Garland inspired Sikes as a young boy in Paris, Texas, while he belted the legend’s greatest hits backed by a seven-piece band. The show won Broadway World’s Best Tribute Show award and prompted The New York Times to declare, “The performance was a hit with critics and audiences, alike.” The reviewers were equally enthusiastic toward his follow-up show, “Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli.” The New York Post relayed, “It was a heartfelt concert. Sikes has a heap of fans, and his audiences are always tightly packed and brimming with enthusiasm for his booming, jazzy renditions of their favorite songs.” When the Covid pandemic prevented Sikes from performing for live audiences, he created a series of online music video parodies that went viral, viewed by hundreds of thousands. His most recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to close the globally broadcast Liza Minnelli 75th birthday tribute. Sikes also works in the theatre behind the scenes. He was associate director for The Band’s Visit and The Nance on Broadway. He directed the original musical Bunked! which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as “The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant.”

Tickets for “TRIBUTES” start at $35 with an option to purchase a $25 pre-show reception ticket including beverages and light snacks. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/Tributes2024.

Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes” 2/24/24

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Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes”
Saturday, 02/24/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Venue
2345 Wilton Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Pennsylvania, 33305
Website
Cost:

February 24, 2024
6:00 pm cocktails 7:00 dinner, the Venue, Wilton Manors, Florida.

Live auction. 500 guests and VIPs attending.

Honoree’s for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala 2024 are iconic athlete, Diana Nyad, who will be added to the Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes exhibit; Stars of the HBO MAX documentary, “The Stroll” will be honored for their film and courage in addressing the harshness of life for so many trans women of color and their strength in survival; Stacy Ritter, president of Visit Lauderdale, who in her role has kept Broward County a warm and welcoming place for all people to visit, live, and work. Her willingness to do what is right, even in the face of extreme political pressure sets her apart from most others in these turbulent times.

Last years’ Gala had a record number of guests and was the organization’s most successful fundraiser to date. The Gala is Stonewall’s largest fundraising event generating a significant part of the organization’s budget.

For Tickets, Sponsorship or more information please visit: https://stonewall-museum.org/11650-2/

POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance & Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/31/23

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POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance & Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on December 31, experience an exciting and magical holiday time with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance! Adapted from the award-winning book and Telly Award-winning holiday film, POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance takes audiences on an exhilarating journey alongside three best friends who master music, magic and circus skills for the holiday season at a secret university before sharing their talents with the world. Then, dance in the New Year at our Noon Year’s Eve ball drop sponsored by Dunkin’.

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

The Museum of Discovery and Science is open 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.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 12/14/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 12/14/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Winter Break Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/26/23

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Winter Break Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science
Tuesday, 12/26/2023-12/29/2023, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $240 per child for MODS members; $280 per child for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $45 per child.

School is out but Camp STEAMology is in! Children ages 5 – 10 can travel “Around the World” December 26 – 29, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

In this four-day program, campers will learn about the different continents of the world diving into the science of zoology, migration and behavioral patterns, weather models and more. They’ll even engineer a coral nursery that is resilient to weather fluctuations. Children will explore different cultures around the world and create an art piece with diverse cultural influences.

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, STEAMology camp admission is $240 per child for MODS members and $280 per child for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $45 per child. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

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.

Season Screenings – Arthur Christmas 12/21/23

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Season Screenings – Arthur Christmas
Thursday, 12/21/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Synopsis (Rated PG): Everyone knows that each Christmas, Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child on Earth. What everyone doesn’t know is that Santa accomplishes the feat with a very high-tech operation beneath the North Pole. But when the unthinkable happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of millions, someone has to save the day. It’s up to Arthur, Santa’s youngest son, to deliver a present to the forgotten tyke before Christmas morning dawns.

Christmas Eve with Sinatra 12/24/23

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Christmas Eve with Sinatra
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Las Olas Oceanside Park,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Back by popular demand, Christmas Eve with Sinatra 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.
• Cost: FREE open lawn seating or supper club seating is available for purchase ($30-135)
• A limited supply of chairs are available to rent for $7.50
• Time: Seating opens at 5 p.m.; Concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
• For tickets and information, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/christmas-eve-with-sinatra/.

Soulful Christmas 12/15/23

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Soulful Christmas
Friday, 12/15/2023-12/16/2023, 07:00 pm-
Fort Lauderdale
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: free

Hued Songs and the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center Present Soulful Christmas. A multidisciplinary function, Soulful Christmas is a holiday celebration for all, featuring music, storytelling, and community.

The concert will center on the re-telling of the classic story, The Night Before Christmas, with a local and cultural twist. Audience members will take a musical journey through decades of iconic music that has shaped the sounds of Black Christmas- ranging from gospel, spirituals, soul, and everything in between, led by a diverse cast of artists.

This concert centers the celebration of Black Christmas and Black Memory. Soulful Christmas features a dynamic cast of powerhouse artists, led by Director & Choreographer Darius J. Manuel.

December 15, 2023 | 7:00pm
December 16, 2023 | 1:00pm

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/17/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Sunday, 12/17/2023-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/17/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Sunday, 12/17/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

9th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk 12/16/23

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9th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Provident Park
1412 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

Hosted by the YMCA of South Florida, this yearly community event is free and open to the public and will include a toy giveaway, different types of vendors, food trucks, a stage/DJ, health screenings and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

For more information, visit www.ymcaofsouthflorida.org or contact Marketa Knight, director of community health, at mknight@ymcasouthflorida.org or 954-467-2444 (ext. 1720).

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/16/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/15/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Friday, 12/15/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/16/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

YMCA of South Florida’s Broward County Afterschool Programs Job Fair 12/8/23

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YMCA of South Florida’s Broward County Afterschool Programs Job Fair
Friday, 12/08/2023-12/08/2023, 09:30 am-04:30 pm
YMCA of South Florida’s Administration Office
900 SE 3rd Ave., Suite 210,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost:

Calling all teachers with a passion for giving back to their community! The YMCA of South Florida will host a job fair for prospective teachers in its afterschool programs in Broward County. Interviews will take place throughout the day on Friday, December 8 at the Y’s administration office in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Candidates must bring an active or expired in-state or out-of-state teaching certificate. Temporary certificates will also be accepted.

Interviews are by appointment only (NO WALK-INS). To schedule an interview, please contact Alan Montero at amontero@ymcasouthflorida.org or 561-607-6052

2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party 12/31/23

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2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
American Social FTL
721 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 50-125

Ring in 2024, the GOLDEN YEAR, at American Social!

Tickets go ON SALE on Black Friday!

Join us for our 2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party on 12/31! All guests in attendance will receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!

Ticket/Table information & Pricing:

1)General Admission – FREE

General Admission Includes:

-Entry

-Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight

-Standing Room Only

2)VIP Admission/Open Bar

Early Bird (11/24-11/27): $50 + taxes and fees

Tier 1(11/28-12/24): $100+ taxes and fees

Tier 2 (12/25-12/31): $125+ taxes and fees

VIP Admission Tickets Include:

  • Entry

  • Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast

  • Select Open Bar from 9pm-12am (details below) w/access to our VIP spaces

  • First come first serve seating and standing room in our VIP spaces

Open Bar Includes:

Liquors: Grey Goose, Bacardi, Patron, Bombay Sapphire & Teeling Whiskey

Beer: Stella & Other Select Beers

Wine: Select Wines by the Glass

Champagne: Select Champagnes by the Glass

**For VIP Bottle Service / Table reservations email Jasmine@american.social today! Table minimums start at $250. Options for Open Bar + bottle service are available.

For more information email call (954)764-7005!

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/24/23

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Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

This Sensory Friendly Sunday is sponsored by BBX Capital Foundation.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit https://mods.org/event/sensory-friendly-sunday-14/.

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.

Christmas Eve at DUNE by LT 12/24/23

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Christmas Eve at DUNE by LT
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost:

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel will be offering Christmas Eve specials on Sunday, December 24th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Christmas Eve with loved ones oceanside at one of South Florida’s most elegant and relaxing dining destinations, helmed by globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.

Guests can experience DUNE by Laurent Tourondel’s elevated Christmas Eve offerings including delectable dishes and festive desserts off their regular menu.

Christmas Eve menu specials include:
Kumamoto Oysters | Champagne Mignonette and Kaluga Caviar
Toro Carpaccio | Kaluga Caviar, Kombu Dashi & Lemon Oil
Wagyu Beef Tartare | Capers, Cornichon, Red Onion, LT Dressing & Crispy Potato Chips
Maple Braised Short Ribs | Winter Roots Vegetables, Chestnuts Puree, & Sage
Seared Ora King Salmon | Caramelized Endive, Caviar, Sunchoke, Sauternes-Orange Nage
Spiced Tangerine Pavlova | Warm Spiced Gelee, Orange Mascarpone Creme & Vanilla Gelato
Chocolate Candy Cane Mochi |Candy Cane Crumble & Hot Cocoa

For reservations and more details, please visit www.dunebylt.com.

Sunny Days/Starry Nights With All-Day Mini Muse 1/4/24

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Sunny Days/Starry Nights With All-Day Mini Muse
Thursday, 01/04/2024-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: free

Free Museum admission and 2-for-1 wine All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month.

Free all-day Mini Muse
Join us on this special Free First Thursday, Sunny Days/Starry Nights for a full day of art-making! Create artwork with your little ones based on current exhibitions from 11 am – 6:30 pm.
Starry Nights is presented by Broward Health

Music on the Main Lawn – Laura Goodstone (Latin Pop) 12/8/23

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Music on the Main Lawn – Laura Goodstone (Latin Pop)
Friday, 12/08/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Every Friday from 6:30 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park, featuring genres ranging from Motown to Top 40, Country Rock to Latin Pop and a Flashback Friday 80’s night. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert activities starting at 3 p.m., including local artisans and food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during, and after the show.

Music on the Main Lawn – Southbound 75 (Country/Rock) 12/1/23

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Music on the Main Lawn – Southbound 75 (Country/Rock)
Friday, 12/01/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Every Friday from 6:30 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park, featuring genres ranging from Motown to Top 40, Country Rock to Latin Pop and a Flashback Friday 80’s night. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert activities starting at 3 p.m., including local artisans and food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during, and after the show.

The Our Fund Foundation and Presenting Sponsor Bank of America Private Bank’s Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards 2/3/24

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The Our Fund Foundation and Presenting Sponsor Bank of America Private Bank’s Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards
Saturday, 02/03/2024-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $75

Join the Our Fund Foundation and presenting sponsor Bank of America Private Bank for the Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards, which celebrates outstanding philanthropy, volunteerism, and emerging leadership. Honorees and guests will enjoy a cocktail reception before the ceremony, followed by an impactful conversation with this year’s guest speaker, Hannah Kanstroom, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist at Bank of America Private Bank. She will share anecdotes from the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households. The event will also honor the 2024 Class of South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy awardees.

Artist’s Roundtable: Sarah Farsh 12/15/23

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Artist’s Roundtable: Sarah Farsh
Friday, 12/15/2023-, 12:30 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Artists’ roundtables are free to members and included with museum admission for non-members

Join us at NSU Art Museum for an intimate conversation with Global Art Director of Whole Foods Market, Sarah Farsh, in our Artist’s Roundtable Series. This intimate conversation will center around Farsh’s practice of implementing Artificial Intelligence as a resource in project ideation and design work streams. Join the conversation and ask your questions regarding AI and creativity. RSVP today to save your seat.

Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/2/23

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Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/02/2023-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $35 per person for members; $40 per person for non-members

Children (ages 6 – 12) are invited to an evening of fun and science with MODS educators at Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at the Museum.

Caregivers can enjoy a night out while children have an action-packed evening exploring MODS after dark. This MODS adventure includes pizza, exhibits exploration, and IMAX film and cool science shows and activities!

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Admission is $35 per person for members; $40 per person for non-members. Siblings are $5 off each. Pre-registration is required at https://mods.org/event/kids-adventures-after-dark-12/.

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 12/2/23, 12/9/23, 12/16/23, 12/23/23, 12/30/23, 12/3/23, 12/10/23, 12/17/23, 12/24/23, 12/31/23

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Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/02/2023-12/31/2023, 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 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

Snow, sleet and ice take over MODS Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m. Experience the weather ingredients that make crazy winter storms. Explore how water changes states from gas to liquid to ice. Find out why the Florida climate is drastically different from many other places around the world. Practice your aim with Science Park “snowball” target shooting, and experience a liquid nitrogen show. Meet the MODS animals that don’t have to hibernate like many others do to survive the cold winter temperatures. 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: Deep Sky, Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Ireland 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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

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.

North Pole Pajama Party at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/9/23, 12/16/23

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North Pole Pajama Party at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/09/2023-12/16/2023, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $30 per person (adult or child) for members; $40 per person (adult or child) for non-members

The North Pole Pajama Party, South Florida’s favorite winter family tradition, returns to MODS on Saturdays, December 9 and 16, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.!

Comfy patterned pajamas and elf costumes are encouraged for this festive event! Enjoy a holiday science show, test your aim at our tropical “snowball” throwing station, make-and-take your own snow globe and build your own snowman.

Admission includes an invitation to see The Polar Express in the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater. The film will start at 10 a.m.

Activity highlights include penning a letter to Santa, popping bubbles in our bubble zone, viewing a snowy liquid nitrogen show and enjoying marshmallows frozen in liquid nitrogen swimming in hot chocolate! Early Learners (ages 0-6) can hunker down for holiday story time!

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Admission is $30 per person (adult or child) for members; $40 per person (adult or child) for non-members. Price includes all activities, Museum exploration, the IMAX film and a commemorative bell. To register, visit mods.org/event/2023-north-pole-pajama-party.

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.

MADD Southeast Florida to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County 2/6/24

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MADD Southeast Florida to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County
Tuesday, 02/06/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

MADD Southeast Florida is kicking off the 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a meaningful event on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy light bites provided by Red Chair Catering, mocktails and a unique opportunity to win exclusive prizes such as beautiful jewelry from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry and more. Guests will also enjoy a performance by a poet from the Jason Taylor Foundation’s Bluapple Poetry Network. 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, MADD National President Tess Rowland, local dignitaries and more.

From 2019-2021, drunk driving deaths in the United States increased by 31 percent. This is a 100 percent preventable crime, and MADD’s goal is to see a future with no more victims.

The 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. More than 1,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.7 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 Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

For more information about the 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, 6–8 p.m.

Where:
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Parking will be validated for those that use the garage at 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Why:
To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Cost:
Free.

How:
To RSVP for the VIP Kick-Off Party, email Rachel.Stephens@madd.org.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In Southeast Florida, the organization’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.7 million since 2011. Under MADD Southeast Florida, hundreds of free events take place each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively 12/2/23

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Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively
Saturday, 12/02/2023-02/15/2024, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
OMSA GALLERY
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

OMSA GALLERY Presents
Female, Figuratively
– Selected works by 7 female artists on the female form.
An exhibit curated by Daniella Sforza, with works by:
* Sofia Balut Paez
* Marina Font
* Heidi Lanino
* Amy Laskin
* Veronica Pasman
* Julia Rivera
* Patricia Schnall Gutierrez

The exhibit endeavors to reflect the original notions brought forth by the Greco Roman ideals of a platonic notion of beauty that blend with contemporary. perspectives.

This exhibit is a poetic rather political approach to the contemporary currents, appreciating the grammar of a certain identity and idea.

The female form rendered by women artists reflecting 7 unique perspectives with eloquent voices rendered through a visual narrative, a herstory, shared by all women and evolved over millennia.

Public Opening – Dec. 2  7PM – 10PM
Exhibit Dec. 2, 2023 – Feb. 15, 2024

Curator Brunch: Home Sweet Home 12/9/23

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Curator Brunch: Home Sweet Home
Saturday, 12/09/2023-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Girls' Club by the River
330 SW 2nd ST, Ste. 102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Please join us for Girls’ Club annual Curator Brunch, welcoming Art Basel guests and visitors to its new downtown Fort Lauderdale location to celebrate the opening of its latest exhibit, ‘Home Sweet Home’.

‘Home Sweet Home’ is an exhibition from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz that looks to the domestic sphere for insight and influence. Historically assigned to the care and management of women, the home is simultaneously a place of comfort and confinement. Artists include Harumi Abe, Diane Arbus, Tina Barney, Molly McGreevy, Alice Neel, Peggy Levison Nolan, Kerry Phillips, Laurie Simmons, and others.

Exhibition curator and collection director Sarah Michelle Rupert will lead an informal tour and talk at 11am, discussing the pieces in the show and answering questions about the exhibit and the collection.

RSVP is essential.

YMCA of South Florida’s Thanksgiving Giveaways (Broward) 11/20/23, 11/21/23

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YMCA of South Florida’s Thanksgiving Giveaways (Broward)
Monday, 11/20/2023-11/21/2023, 01:00 pm-07:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The YMCA of South Florida will host a luncheon for seniors and distribute free turkey baskets at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in Sistrunk during Thanksgiving week.

Schedule:
– Luncheon for AOA (seniors)* / Monday, Nov. 20 @ 1-3 p.m.
– Turkey basket giveaway / Tuesday, Nov. 21 @ 4-7 p.m.

*Onsite advance registration is required and limited space is available

Sensory Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/26/23

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Sensory Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 11/26/2023-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
RSVP / Register
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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

This Sensory Friendly Sunday is sponsored by BBX Capital Foundation.
Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysundays.

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.

Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/18/23, 11/19/23, 11/25/23, 11/26/23

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Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 11/18/2023-11/26/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Slime Time 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

Ooey-Gooey Science!

It’s Slime Time at MODS! Soothe your stress, stimulate your senses and have some messy science fun with the Museum’s signature slime bar. Customize your concoction and enjoy it as a make-and-take after your visit!

● Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Become a super slimeologist at the ooey-gooey Slime Lab. Make-and-take slime after learning the best techniques in our slime-making workshops, then take a picture in front of our slime wall. Learn to make slime bubbles and see who can make their super slimy goo stretch the longest.*

● Animal Encounters: Learn about different slimy creatures, including slugs, frogs and many others.

● Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Animal Kingdom, Secrets of the Sea, Legend of the Enchanted Reef and more!

● Career Connection: Explore careers in chemistry and the culinary arts by following slime recipes and observing how ingredient ratios affect the final product!
Just for Early Learners (ages 0-6): Create bubble slime paintings and experience cloud slime dough and sensory slime bags.

Included with Museum admission.

*Participants must register for make-and-take slime at The Hangar upon entry.

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

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 Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce 1/26/24

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Free Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce
Friday, 01/26/2024-03/22/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

ArtServe’s “New & Improved” Exhibit Opens With Free, Public Reception on Friday, January 26

Just in time to welcome the New Year, ArtServe’s first exhibit of 2024 will explore the dichotomies of life amid technology and progress in “New & Improved,” which opens with a free, public reception on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Both adults and kids are welcome at the reception, which will feature interactive stations filled with toys and gadgets from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, along with a live D.J. playing music from those eras.

To RSVP for the free reception, click here: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=27820

The exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Friday, March 22, 2024.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“This exhibit confronts the question of whether new things are necessarily better,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “To do that, we’re welcoming all art genres, exploring new and traditional mediums, and exploring our romanticization with the past.”

“New & Improved” is inviting artists to display their perspective on how nostalgia intersects with the realities of our expectations for the future.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker 12/2/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker
Saturday, 12/02/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at just $15

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will light up the stage with the return of its popular holiday program with performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 2, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Sebrina María Alfonso, music director, will conduct the performances featuring soloists Katherine Henly (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Chauncey Packer (tenor) and Neil Nelson (bass baritone), and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.

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 2023 holiday program will open with a selection of time-honored Holiday Pops festive favorites including selections from The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bocelli’s The Prayer, plus audience sing-alongs. SFSO will then launch into Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The performance culminates 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.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $15 for the December 2 concert at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale) and can be purchased online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (954) 462-0222.

Lexus Corporate Run Fort Lauderdale 3/20/24

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Lexus Corporate Run Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 03/20/2024-, 06:45 pm-08:45 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
RSVP / Register
Cost: $55

Join us at “Ft. Lauderdale’s Largest Office Party,” a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk open to full and part-time employees. In addition to the fun and camaraderie of the run, teams compete for awards in 18 industry categories as well as our T-shirt contest.

Registration is now open for the 2024 race series. You must have at least four full-time employees from your company on your team to participate.

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff 12/1/23

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CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff
Friday, 12/01/2023-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have joined forces to commemorate World AIDS Day through an official public event aimed at raising awareness and providing a collective voice for global health. The public is invited on Friday, December 1, at 8:30 a.m., to participate in an official kickoff ceremony in honor of World AIDS Day at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.). Attendees are encouraged to pre-register at CAN Community Health’s World AIDS Day Page.

In 2022, UNAIDS reported approximately 1.3 million HIV cases, with an estimated 630,000 deaths attributed to AIDS-related illnesses during the same year. Since the onset of the epidemic, there have been an estimated 40.4 million deaths. According to the CDC, the risk of HIV remains high among Black and Latino gay and bisexual men.

On December 1, World AIDS Day, the morning will commence with a gathering of elected officials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. The event will feature special performances by LeNora Jaye and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. The event will take place inside the mall’s Palm Court Market connected to the main valet parking area.

CAN Community Health welcomes participating organizations: Broward County Health Services, Broward House, Broward Regional HIV Planning Council, Florida Blue, Holy Cross Health, Midland, Our Fund Foundation, SunServe, The McKenzie Project, The Rapha Center, Transinclusive Group, Ujima Men’s Collective and Wilton Manors Business Association.

The event is free, however, pre-registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/CANWorldAIDSDay2023.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighborday 11/26/23

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighborday
Sunday, 11/26/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Sunday, November 26, 2023, Noon – 5 pm

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.

Official Tri-Rail Day at Museum of Discovery and Science on Saturday 11/18/23

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Official Tri-Rail Day at Museum of Discovery and Science on Saturday, November 18
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Discounted tickets must be purchased at the box office upon arrival.

Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, will host its first “Official Tri-Rail Day” on Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Tri-Rail riders with a valid train ticket will receive a $2 discount on museum admission for a fun-filled day. This includes access to the featured exhibit, Thomas & FriendsTM: Explore the Rails!, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Tri-Rail. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to witness auditions for Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition.

Families and children will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s wide array of exhibits and are encouraged to visit “Thomas & FriendsTM: Explore the Rails!” Featuring the favorite engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends™, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) – focused exhibit seeks to engage children, ages 2 through 7, and families in foundational skills that foster STEM literacy through playful learning experiences. The exhibit incorporates STEM practices that encourage thinking mathematically, making comparisons, experimenting to solve problems using a variety of methods and tools, thinking creatively and reflecting on actions and results.

The day will also feature auditions for Tri-Rail’s singing competition “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent.” The auditions are open to solo or group singers, ages five to 17, who are South Florida residents. Each act will have a four-minute opportunity to perform at the auditions. A panel of judges will select the acts that will compete in the final competition, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2024, during Tri-Rail’s 15th annual “Rail Fun Day.”

Tri-Rail mascot Conductor George Green will make a special appearance. Representatives for Tri-Rail will be on-site to share train information.

To learn more about Tri-Rail, visit www.tri-rail.com. For train schedules and more information, call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT 12/31/23

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New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT
Sunday, 12/31/2023-12/31/2023, 05:00 pm-11:59 pm
DUNE by LT
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: 295

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel is hosting a captivating “Glitz & Glam” New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, December 31.

Spend a celebratory New Year’s Eve oceanside at one of South Florida’s most elegant and relaxing dining destinations, helmed by globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.

The first seating will accept reservations between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and will feature a special a la carte menu.The second seating will accept reservations between 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and will have a fixed price of $295 per person for the 5-course menu. (20% gratuity and 7% tax will be added to all checks.)

The second seating will include dazzling live performances from Aerial Dragons, musical performances, live DJ, and a live countdown to New Year’s from Times Square.

For the second seating, guests will receive a New Year’s Eve champagne toast and can select one appetizer, entrée and dessert from the following menu:

Amuse Bouche
Crispy Salmon Rillettes| cucumber, capers, lemon & pickled onion

Choice of one appetizer:
Big Eye Tuna Crudo | yuzu & wholegrain mustard, hearts of palm, lemon oil
Poached Maine Lobster Salad |golden ossetra caviar, blood orange emulsion, kumquat confit
Crispy Parmesan-Truffle Souffle| asparagus, field greens, truffle cream

Pasta Course
Risotto| chanterelles, sage brown butter, mushroom jus

Choice of one entree:
Roasted Black Angus Filet | polenta, wild mushrooms, caramelized Cipollini, marsala sauce
Diver Sea Scallops | sauternes-orange nage, Kaluga caviar, endive, celery root mousseline
Crispy Breaded Halibut | leeks fondue, Barolo shallot sauce, roasted sunchoke

Choice of one dessert:
Chocolate Peanut Butter “Croquant”| banana gelato
Tangerine Pavlova | passion fruit, vanilla ice cream, crème diplomat
Chocolate Ganache| marscapone milk chocolate fondant, creamsicle sorbet

First Seating: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Second Seating: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

PRICE: First seating is a la carte; second seating is $295 per person (prices do not include tax and gratuity). For reservations, please visit www.dunebylt.com.

Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy 12/16/23

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Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Shooters and The Grateful Palate
3003 NE. 32nd Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Buy Tickets
Cost: $250

Sponsorships, Tickets Now Available

In South Florida, there’s only one holiday feeling better than the festive Winterfest Boat Parade and that’s knowing your watch party seat will benefit Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

On Saturday, December 16, Children’s Harbor will host its annual Winterfest Boat Parade watch party with a front-row seat to the Parade route along the Intracoastal from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Grateful Palate and Shooters, 3003 NE. 32nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets to the Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party are $250.

This year, Children’s Harbor has expanded seating to an outdoor area. Indoor and outdoor seating provides a front row seat to the parade route along the Intracoastal Waterway.

“We are excited to be adding space to accommodate even more guests as this is one of the most popular Winterfest Boat Parade events,” Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge said. “The funds raised benefit at-risk children and families in our community.”

Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, open bar, raffle and reserved seating for the parade. Sponsorships are now available. For more information, email events@childrensharbor.org.

“It’s a great way for sponsors to host a memorable VIP evening for their clients, employees or friends, while meeting their philanthropic goals and benefiting one of their favorite charities” Dhooge added.

Gold Sponsors: Palermo, Landsman & Ross, PA; Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC; ADR Partners, LLC

Silver Sponsors: Aetna; Kingdom Charitable Trust; MG&A Wealth Charitable Foundation; Celebrity Cruise Lines; Mahoney and Associates; Ultimate Kronos Group

Bronze Sponsors: Bank United; Broward County Clerk of Courts; Centennial Bank; Delta Dental; Holland & Knight; Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Price Family Foundation; Southwestern Real Estate

For more information about Children’s Harbor, call (954) 252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

About Children’s Harbor

Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency 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 strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community that offers on-site staff, training, and wrap-around support services for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18-23, helping to bridge the gap from dependence to independence.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 11/9/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 11/09/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

$10 Tuesdays at Museum of Discovery and Science in November 11/7/23, 11/14/23, 11/21/23, 11/28/23

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$10 Tuesdays at Museum of Discovery and Science in November
Tuesday, 11/07/2023-11/28/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $10 for exhibits only; a $5 IMAX documentary film add-on is available

Enjoy tremendous savings at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in November with $10 Tuesdays. This limited-time deal provides new and returning guests with an opportunity to experience 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.

Admission also includes MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” All aboard to celebrate the arrival of the world’s most beloved #1 blue engine. Help Thomas the Tank Engine be a “really useful engine,” by exploring the sights and sounds of the island of Sodor, including Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks. Learn valuable STEM skills throughout the exhibit by building an intricate wooden train set, assembling a large train and navigating through Thomas’ imaginary world. “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” is sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Tri-Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Upgrade your visit with an IMAX documentary film for only $5.

This is a huge savings off of the South Florida Residents Discovery Pass ($24 for adults and $19 for children) and the MODS Discovery Pass ($27 for adults and $22 for children).

Purchase $10 tickets online at https://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.

American Heritage Schools Virtual Job Fair and Free Continuing Education Webinar 11/14/23

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American Heritage Schools Virtual Job Fair and Free Continuing Education Webinar
Tuesday, 11/14/2023-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm

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American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school, invites educators from throughout the country to its virtual “Job Fair and Free Continuing Education” webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. From the convenience of their homes, attendees will learn about job opportunities and the benefits of teaching at American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus and Palm Beach Campus.

Viewers will hear directly from the American Heritage Schools President Dr. Douglas Laurie about how the Schools’ mentoring program supports educators in their professional growth. They will also earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit offered by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) by attending a transformative webinar featuring guest speaker Weston Kieschnick – an award-winning educator, best-selling author, coach and TEDx speaker renowned for his mantra, “Technology is awesome. Teachers are better.” Using his vast coaching experience worldwide, Kieschnick will show how effective teaching and technology come together to create dynamic, blended learning settings.

Kieschnick is the author of “The Educator’s ATLAS, Bold School, Breaking Bold,” co-author of “The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators” and the creator and host of “Teaching Keating” – one of the most downloaded podcasts for educators and parents on iTunes.

American Heritage Schools is a leader in private education, academic excellence and innovation. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and one in Palm Beach County, Florida, they serve over 4,800 students in grades Pre-K 3 through 12. American Heritage Schools was recently named the No. 1 Private School for academic success with the highest number of National Merit Scholars of all private schools in the nation. For over 55 years, American Heritage Schools’ mission of knowledge, integrity and compassion through developing the full potential of each child to be an active, intelligent, creative and contributing member of society.

American Heritage Schools’ virtual “Job Fair and Continuing Education” event is free to attend. For more information about the event and registration, please visit: https://ahschool.info/NovJobFair

For more information about American Heritage Schools’ open positions, please visit https://www.ahschool.com/careers-at-ahs

“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale 11/18/23

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“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $25 per person; Children under 2 are free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents “Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants (2584 East Sunrise Blvd.) on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ‘Tis the season to create forever memories with a family meal, arts and crafts, entertainment and a photo opportunity with Santa! This annual event is the launch of Santa’s stay at Galleria Fort Lauderdale to take keepsake portraits for a nominal fee.

Admission is $25 per person; children under the age of two are admitted free. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, call Galleria Fort Lauderdale at (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

6th Annual Festival of Classics at Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park 11/4/23, 11/5/23

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6th Annual Festival of Classics at Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park
Saturday, 11/04/2023-11/05/2023, 04:30 pm-06:00 pm
Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: free

6th Annual Festival of Classics: Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park Beachside Extravaganza of Theatre and Art

The highly anticipated Festival of Classics, an innovative cultural event presented by Grace Arts Center, is returning for its sixth edition. This captivating celebration of classical art is scheduled to take place on November 4th and 5th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the picturesque Oceanside Park, located at AIA and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health 11/30/23

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health
Thursday, 11/30/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health, the most fashionable social event of the season, takes place on Thursday, November 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. Hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, this premier high energy fundraising event showcases a stellar roster of 12 prominent leaders who will rock the runway to make a positive impact in our community.

For the past 16 years, Galleria Fort Lauderdale has proudly hosted this sold out event. Last year’s event raised a record-breaking $310,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 12 influential South Florida men who have graciously donated their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Bill Beckman, Sales Director at Becton, Dickinson and Company (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• James Conner, Chief Grants Officer of Pulte Family Charitable Foundation (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• David Diaz, Real Estate Advisor for David Diaz Realty/Compass (FLITE Center)
• Phil Dunlap, Director of Broward County’s Cultural Division (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Brad Friedman, President & CEO of Artisan Foods Catering (Art & Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Joshua Levenson, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP (Leadership Broward)
• Alfredo Lopez, Creative Services Director of Northrop & Johnson (Kids In Distress)
• Malcolm MacInnes, President of MGM General Contracting (HANDY)
• Jason MacMenamin, Vice President of Global Learning Architecture at American Express (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Alfredo Olvera, Realtor and Director of the Board at The Pride Center at Equality Park (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• Tyler Smillie, Senior Vice President of Private Banking at Bank of America (Jack & Jill Children’s Center)
• Bill Walker, President of Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)

Guests will be treated to live entertainment plus gourmet selections from area restaurants including Lona at the Westin, La Fuga and The Escape at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven, Gulf Stream Distillery, and more to be announced. The event will have an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and beer from Funky Buddha Brewery. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues after hours courtesy of Blue Martini.

Event sponsors and contributors include BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand and CAN Community Health as presenting sponsors, and supporting sponsors Dillard’s, Macy’s, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, The Capital Grille and Blue Martini.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking and are available through the participating charities and online at www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2023. Online voting is $25 per vote. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Kelley Shanley & Galleria Fort Lauderdale 11/15/23

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Kelley Shanley & Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 11/15/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 125

South Florida’s arts, corporate, education, philanthropy, and media communities will unite to honor Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and Galleria Fort Lauderdale, represented by Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager, and Mark Trouba, general manager, during History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Wednesday, November 15, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.). WPLG-TV Local 10’s Christina Vazquez will host the yearly special event which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Kelley Shanley will be honored as this year’s History Maker for his remarkable achievements during his 25-year tenure at the Broward Center. Under Shanley’s leadership, the Broward Center expanded its reach and impact, focusing on education and community engagement. He oversaw the $30 million revitalization of the iconic Parker Playhouse, invested in an award-winning partnership with Broward County Public Schools, and completed the ambitious $60 million Encore! project, transforming the entire Broward Center campus resulting in an increase of more than 110,000 annual visits and $14 million in additional revenue each year. Shanley has been widely recognized for his arts and business impact in South Florida, receiving honors such as the Carbonell Awards’ George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, the Downtown Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Downtowner of the Year, and accolades from the South Florida Business Journal, Leadership Broward Foundation and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, will receive History Fort Lauderdale’s Legacy Business Award. With a rich history that dates back to its inception as the Sunrise Shopping Center in 1954, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, over the years, has transformed into an enclosed mall, captivating shoppers, diners, and socializers, alike. Under its present management, Galleria Fort Lauderdale has become a valuable community ally, hosting impactful historical exhibits, charitable fundraisers, educational initiatives, and special events. The mall has contributed over $1.5 million to organizations such as History Fort Lauderdale, Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Kids in Distress, Leadership Broward Foundation, ArtServe, HANDY, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida and Henderson Behavioral Health, among other community causes.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th annual History Makers fundraiser is generously sponsored by GCC – General Caulking and Coatings Company, Inc., and The Amaturo Family Foundation (Platinum Sponsors); JM Family Enterprises, M. Austin & Christine Forman, Hudson Family Foundation and Galleria Fort Lauderdale (Visionary Sponsors); C.L. Burks Construction, Charles & Laura Palmer, Rick Case Automotive Group, Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Nova Southeastern University, Douglas Management & Realty, GrayRobinson, Adache Group Architects, Florida Theatrical Association, Marine Industries Association of South Florida and DKW Industries (Trailblazing Sponsors); and Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, Robert Golden, Hooper Construction Services, Moss Foundation, LaBate Holdings, LLC, and Kimley-Horn (Friends of Sponsors). This event is also supported by Funky Buddha Brewery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, OutClique and WPLG Local 10. Funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, and Visit Lauderdale. This organization is also sponsored, in part, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.
Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2023.

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 at @FTLHistory.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “All of Us Strangers” Closing Night Film + Afterparty 10/29/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “All of Us Strangers” Closing Night Film + Afterparty
Sunday, 10/29/2023-10/29/2023, 05:30 pm-10:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $45 plus service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, closes with “All of Us Strangers” (UK, 2023), an emotional love story suspended in a metaphysical realm.

British director Andrew Haigh, whose 2011 feature breakthrough ”Weekend” is among the most widely beloved queer romances of the 21st century, has returned with an expertly modulated, emotionally overwhelming love story suspended in a metaphysical realm. Adam (Andrew Scott), a melancholy screenwriter living alone in a newly built, nearly empty high-rise on the outskirts of London, meets and tentatively begins a passionate relationship with the more extroverted Harry (Paul Mescal), his apparent only neighbor in the building. At the same time, Adam begins another parallel journey, venturing out to the city’s suburbs to confront his troubled past and perhaps reconcile his unsettled present. Adapted from a 1987 novel by Taichi Yamada, ”All of Us Strangers” is uncommonly perceptive about the desires, fears, and traumas of a specific generation of gay men while extending into the universal—or perhaps the cosmic—in its depiction of familial love and estrangement. And in a quartet of superb performances, Scott, Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy pierce straight to the heart.

An afterparty will take place at The Fitz (503 SW 2nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale) immediately following the film at 8 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture closes with a successful run that featured 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspired, entertained, and educated along with a variety of parties and special events that took place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Tickets for the closing evening are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

Florida Beach Bowl 12/13/23

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Florida Beach Bowl
Wednesday, 12/13/2023-, 07:30 pm-07:30 pm
DRV PNK Stadium
1350 NW 55th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
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Cost: $15

Football fans and sports enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Tickets for the Inaugural 2023 Florida Beach Bowl are on sale now at FloridaBeachBowl.com.

The Florida Beach Bowl takes place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM at DRV PNK Stadium, located at 1350 NW 55th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Bowl game will feature an enthusiastic post-season matchup between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football teams who are a part of the NCAA Division II football program.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 10/22/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: FREE

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Marinette” Ladies Spotlight Film + Afterparty 10/28/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Marinette” Ladies Spotlight Film + Afterparty
Saturday, 10/28/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 am
Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale
1820 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $35

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, presents “Marinette” (France, 2023), a biographical story of Marinette Pichon, the pioneer of French women’s football who possessed an uncompromising ode to freedom, as its Ladies Spotlight Film.

Based on the biography “Ne jamais rien lâcher,” the “Marinette” traces the career of Marinette Pichon over three decades. The film follows her fight to spread awareness of women’s rights in sports. Born in 1975, she was the pioneer of French women’s football and one of the greatest stars of that sport in the world. A prodigy discovered at the age of five, she went on to become the first French player to make a career in the United States (men/women combined) and the record holder for the number of goals and selections for the French team (men/women combined). From her childhood, ravaged by an alcoholic and violent father, to the American dream (she was crowned best player and best scorer in the prestigious US league in 2002 and 2003 and “Most Valuable Player” in 2003), via her career with the French team, “Marinette” paints the portrait of a kid from a working-class background who was not destined for such an extraordinary career path.

An afterparty will take place at Hair Circus (501 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale) immediately following the film at 9 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Tickets for the Ladies Spotlight Film and afterparty are on sale now. For more information, visit outshinefilm.com.

Members Opening Reception: Glory of the World Color Field Painting (1950s through 1983) 11/19/23

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Members Opening Reception: Glory of the World Color Field Painting (1950s through 1983)
Sunday, 11/19/2023-, 03:00 pm-06:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: RSVP required

3 pm Conversation With Canadian Collector David Mirvish and Bonnie Clearwater on Color Field Painting Free for members | $16 general admission

4 – 6 pm Members Opening Reception
Free for members | $25 for non-members

Ticket includes day-of Museum admission until 3 pm
Opening Reception ticket sold separately

This exhibition explores a tendency in mid-twentieth-century American abstract painting in which vast areas of color appear as the dominating force. Although this type of painting was prefigured in the work of previous generations of abstract painters, such as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko, it is most closely identified with artists including Frank Bowling, Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Gilliam, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski, Larry Poons and Alma Thomas, among others. Color field painting was but one of several art movements that emerged in America during the early 1960s, including Pop Art, Minimalism, Op Art, Photorealism, hard-edge abstraction, and the Black Art Movement, to name a few. Although critics tended to categorize the color field artists based solely on their shared formal characteristics, each artist approached their process from a distinct perspective, while maintaining an awareness of each other’s innovations.
The exhibition’s title Glory of the World, takes its cue from Frank Stella’s writings on Hans Hofmann’s abstract painting Gloriamundi (1963): “Hofmann proved that the straightforward manipulation of pigment can create exalted art…Glory of the world this painting surely is, and glory of the world his painting surely was and is.” Like Hofmann, the monumental color field paintings in this exhibition arouse a sense of wonder and discovery.
Curated by Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the selection of paintings focuses primarily on the earlier years of color field beginning in the 1950s with Frankenthaler’s large stain paintings and ends in 1983 when post-modern and imagist painters began to dominate the art scene. In recent years, another young generation of artists has rediscovered color field painting, which makes this exhibition especially timely. The exhibition will be augmented with a hard-cover, full-color book published by Skira.

Glory of the World: Color Field Painting (1950s to 1983) is sponsored by Suzi and David Cordish, Stephanie and Howard Krass, the Jerry Taylor and Nancy Bryant Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale.

Glory of the World: Color Field Painting (1950s to 1983) Opening Reception is sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

In Memory of Linda Frankel.

Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities 12/7/23

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Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities
Thursday, 12/07/2023-, 07:30 am-10:00 am
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
3030 Holiday Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $75

Join Broward Education Foundation in honoring distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools at the 2023 Publix Super Markets Charities Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Memorial Healthcare System. Benefiting Broward Education Foundation, this event recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the community or have excelled in the field of education.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Glitter & Doom” Centerpiece Film and Afterparty 10/26/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Glitter & Doom” Centerpiece Film and Afterparty
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $45 + service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will feature the fantasy summer romance “Glitter & Doom” (USA/Mexico, 2023) as its Centerpiece Film.

Serious musician Doom and free-spirited circus kid Glitter start a budding summer relationship filled with camping trips, late-night conversations, and plenty of song and dance. Their relationship is tested as they try to make it in the music biz and find what feeds each of their souls and dreams. “Glitter & Doom” is a wholly original film take on the Broadway mainstay jukebox musical featuring the hit songs of the Grammy Award-winning duo Indigo Girls. Alex Diaz and Alan Cammish lead a cast with an eclectic Who’s Who of queer icons, Tig Notaro, Lea DeLaria, Kate Pierson of the B-52s, and the Indigo Girls themselves.

An afterparty will take place at the cinema immediately following the film at 10 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown 11/28/23

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The Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown
Tuesday, 11/28/2023-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
The Plaza on Las Olas
301 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $125

Raise a mistle-toast to the holiday season! The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown, presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, at The Plaza on Las Olas on Tuesday, Nov 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Adults are invited to ring in the holiday season while giving back to the community with unlimited cocktails, canapés and festive live entertainment including carolers, jugglers and stilt walkers. The event will culminate with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Members Opening Reception: Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle 11/9/23

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Members Opening Reception: Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle
Sunday, 11/09/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $25

Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle will be a comprehensive exhibition made to re-introduce audiences to the extraordinary world of artist Walasse Ting (b. 1928, Wuxi, China; d.2010, New York NY). Ting was one of the most radical and independent figures of his time, bridging the worlds of ancient Chinese aesthetics, the European avant-garde and the American Pop Art multiverse.
While Ting’s place within the art historic canon is recognized due to artist’s book 1¢ Life (1964), NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will be the first American institution to go beyond this legacy and acknowledge Ting’s mastery within a monographic museum show.
This exhibition will provide viewers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Ting’s neon-soaked visions of nubile women, flora, fauna, and an endless menagerie of cats, parrots and hibiscus. Simultaneously, the show will establish a biographic narrative, in which viewers will learn about the diasporic life of Ting; whose transnational identity left him without the typical ambassadorship countries engage in to display their creative wealth.
Parrot Jungle will make South Florida Ting’s honorary home; one perfectly fitting given the artist’s love of the region. Ting and his family came to South Florida frequently to visit his in-laws, who were among the influx of Jewish residents who relocated here in the fifties and sixties. This exhibition will highlight how Ting’s signature motifs were inspired by these trips, where he discovered and fell in love with the wildlife park Parrot Jungle, a landmark he documented in hundreds of photographs and countless on-site drawings.
This exhibition is in dialogue with the Museum’s Cobra Collection, which includes essential works by Ting and is the largest holding of artworks created by affiliates of the post-war movement known as CoBrA (an acronym for the founding artists’ native cities:
Copenhagen – Brussels – Amsterdam) within the United States. The Cobra artists stood for freedom, spontaneity, collaboration, interdisciplinary practice and ceaseless experimentation. These values resonated profoundly with Walasse Ting upon his arrival to Paris in 1953, leading him to establish lifelong friendships with key Cobra figures Pierre Alechinsky (b.1927, Brussels, Belgium; lives and works in Bougival, France), Karel Appel (b. 1921, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; d. 2006, Zurich, Switzerland) and Asger Jorn (b.1914, Jutland, Denmark; d. 1973, Aarhaus, Denmark). In the spirit of Cobra and our Museum’s ethos, this exhibition will champion Walasse Ting as a citizen of the world, one who made many places, including South Florida, his honorary home, and created a unique oeuvre that was passionately enriched by all he encountered.
This exhibition is curated by the Museum’s Bryant Taylor Curator, Ariella Wolens. It will be accompanied by a full-color, hard bound monograph published by Skira, edited and with an essay by Wolens and additional text by Pierre Alechinsky, Bonnie Clearwater, Xiao (Amanda) Ju, and Ting’s daughter Mia Ting.
Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle is sponsored by those who wish to remain anonymous, Stephen & Joan Marks, Barron Family Foundation, Imperfect Family Foundation, Funding Arts Broward, Inc., Sam Francis Foundation in honor of Francis’ 100th Birthday, Marlène Brody, Marion Lefebre & Robert S. Pynoos, David Stonehill & Caroline Cruise, Wenise Wong & Eric Barron.

Major support for exhibitions and programs at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is provided by the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Endowment, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Wege Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, Lillian S. Wells Foundation, the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, Spirit Charitable Foundation, Fosco Family Foundation, the Moss Foundation. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 30th Birthday Celebration 10/28/23

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Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, 10/28/2023-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate its 30th birthday on Saturday, October 28, starting at 11 a.m. Attendees will enjoy a fashion show, delicious refreshments, cooking demos, exclusive promotions, and expert luxury beauty tips.

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Dillard’s Cosmetics Department will offer complimentary beauty services, and at 1 p.m., the Home Department will host live demonstrations and provide expert insights to enhance your living space. The main event of the day kicks off at 2 p.m. on Dillard’s second floor, featuring flamenco and tap dancers, an engaging fashion show, a piano concert, and a symbolic cake cutting.

Admission to the “Dillard’s Galleria 30th Birthday Celebration” event is complimentary.

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Timpano Las Olas 11/2/23

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Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Timpano Las Olas
Thursday, 11/02/2023-, 06:30 pm-
Timpano Las Olas
450 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $295

Timpano Las Olas is elated to present an evening featuring wines from Paul Hobbs Winery and Crossbarn Winery. Paul Hobbs has combined his childhood roots on the family farm with an innovative scientific approach to refine the art of winemaking. He is recognized across the globe for breaking with tradition and forging new paths in the pursuit of excellence; both in stewardship of the land, and the crafting of wines that represent the classicist’s concept of place.

Enjoy this masterfully curated menu.

Menu Offerings

PASSED CANAPÉS
Oysters
Cucumbers and caviar crème fraiche

Bruschetta
black olives, cherry tomatoes, ricotta

Foie Gras Toast
red onion compote

FIRST COURSE
Lobster Agnolotti
English peas, shaved black winter truffle creamy lobster sauce

paired with Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

SECOND COURSE
Mediterranean Branzino
toasted pistachio, Florida citrus supremes, beurre rouge sauce

paired with Paul Hobbs, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

THIRD COURSE
Herb Roasted Veal Saddle
bone marrow, glazed green beans, mushroom bordelaise

paired with Paul Hobbs, Cabernet, Sonoma Coast &
Paul Hobbs, Cabernet, Single Vineyard Napa Valley

DESSERT
Chocolate-Walnut Tarte
amarena cherry ganache
paired with Kopke 10 year Tawny Port

Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind 10/13/23

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Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind – LIVE
Friday, 10/13/2023-12/30/2023, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $75

Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind: LIVE!
An Intimate Experience of Mind Games & Beyond
Experience Guy Bavli, a world-class mentalist, live in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale at the historic Riverside Hotel. As seen on hundreds of TV shows, Bavli’s reputation precedes him. Dive into an intimate show, up close and personal, where the mind’s mysteries unfold before you. Driven by audience interaction, anticipate telekinesis, intriguing mind challenges, and astonishing predictions.
From Las Vegas to Carnegie Hall, Bavli has awed audiences globally. In South Florida, it’s your turn to be enthralled by mind’s prowess. Join this unforgettable, thought-provoking journey!
Embark on a mesmerizing journey in South Florida with award-winning mentalist Guy Bavli.
Enjoy ticket options from General admission with 2 included drinks, to VIP Dinner & Show experience!

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 10/12/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Meet Guy Harvey 10/14/23

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Meet Guy Harvey
Saturday, 10/14/2023-10/15/2023, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop
816 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops and signings at his gallery and shop in Las Olas Blvd.

A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.

The Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the store at 954-769-1996 or visit https://guyharvey.com/pages/las-olas-store

Think Pink at Lona Cocina’s Chef’s Pairing & Volcan Tequila Dinner 10/18/23

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Think Pink at Lona Cocina’s Chef’s Pairing & Volcan Tequila Dinner
Wednesday, 10/18/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: 125

Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mexican restaurant Lona Cocina & Tequileria is giving tequila enthusiasts something special to look forward to with its upcoming A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing Dinner. The unforgettable dining experience features a vibrant multi-course tasting menu by Lona’s new Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña. The evening showcases an artfully prepared meal with a historical approach to Mexican cuisine in mind, designed to complement the unique flavors of each featured tequila.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Chef’s Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a pink-themed Mexican culinary journey curated by Chef Peña, expertly paired with selections from the Volcan de Mi Tierra Tequila portfolio. The tasting menu for the evening will feature Pink Parsnip in chipotle sauce with beans; Duck Enchilada in pink mole; and Milk & Strawberry Panna Cotta for dessert. Each course will be accompanied by an expert tequila pairing.

Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 10/29/23

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Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 10/29/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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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.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty 10/19/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $75 + service fee

“The Mattachine Family” (USA, 2023) will open this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E Las Olas Blvd).

Directed by Andy Vallentine, this heartwarming comedy drama follows Thomas and Oscar, who, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, grapple with different ideas about what making a family actually means. Tender and funny, “The Mattachine Family” reflects on “chosen” families, the bonds we form with friends, lovers, and children, and how those define us, elude us, and perplex us. The film stars Nico Tortorella (Younger; Walking Dead: World Beyond), Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House, Mamma Mia!), and Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek).

An afterparty will take place at 10 p.m. at Rooftop @1WLO (1 W Las Olas Blvd #700).

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty 10/21/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty
Saturday, 10/21/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $45 + service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will feature the erotic stylish thriller “Femme” (UK, 2023) as its Men’s Spotlight Film.

Jules is a beloved drag queen who loves to perform, where his stage persona is not just a role but a truer version of himself. After a brutal beating, Jules retreats into himself and stops performing. When he encounters his aggressor again, it happens in a gay sauna. Following an impulse, Jules becomes entangled in a risky revenge game with a profoundly closeted young man. ”Femme” doesn’t just force its characters into the revenge and erotic thriller genre but reinvents the revenge script, exploring both openly homophobic violence and internalized homophobia, and the daily tensions of queer existence. Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping have crafted a tense, stylish thriller about desire and self-loathing.

An afterparty will take place at Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors at 10 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 10/25/23

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2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Wednesday, 10/25/2023-, 12:00 pm-07:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: 42

Get ready to embark on an unparalleled nautical journey as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023 sets sail from October 25th to 29th in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The world’s premier boating event promises a thrilling array of experiences, innovations, and luxury, all amidst the stunning backdrop of the yachting capital of the world. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS will take place across seven locations including the renowned Bahia Mar Yachting Center and the Broward County Convention Center (BCCC).

Bank United’s 3rd Annual “Small Business, Big Dreams” Summit 10/17/23

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Bank United’s 3rd Annual “Small Business, Big Dreams” Summit
Tuesday, 10/17/2023-, 08:30 am-12:30 pm
The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $25

One women-owned small business will walk away from BankUnited’s Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Summit with a $15,000 grand prize to help grow their business as part of BankUnited’s annual celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month in October.

The annual gathering, attended by leaders of business and industry, women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and featuring inspirational talks, tips and networking opportunities, will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.

Tickets are $25 per person and include continental breakfast and a grab & go lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register please visit https://bankunited.eventbrite.com.

“Chehantamo: How Are You?” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 10/22/23

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“Chehantamo: How Are You?” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 10/22/2023-01/06/2024, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
New River Inn, 231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

“Chehantamo: How Are You?,” a new Seminole fine art exhibit will debut at History Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, October 22, prior to the start of Native American History Month (November). This collaboration with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will feature the perspective of contemporary Seminole artists through large scale digital works juxtaposed with historic artistic context. Multidisciplinary photography, textiles, and more will provide a link to our shared future while acknowledging our shared past. The exhibit opens with a meet and greet at 2 p.m. on October 22 at the New River Inn History Museum and runs through January 6.

Curated by Tara Chadwick, “Chehantamo: How Are You?” will showcase mixed media, textiles, and digital art from multigenerational Seminole artists Nicholas DiCarlo, Danielle Nelson, Victoria Osceola, Samuel Tommie, Corinne Zepeda, and the late Elizabeth Buster.

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, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Chehantamo: How Are You?” 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. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture with additional support from 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.

Protecting Paradise Ensuring Your Condo’s Future Amidst Rising Insurance Rates and Coverage Requirements 10/12/23

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Protecting Paradise Ensuring Your Condo’s Future Amidst Rising Insurance Rates and Coverage Requirements
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Eisinger Law Firm, in partnership with Castle Group and the Insurance Office of America, will hold a webinar that discusses how to ensure your investment property is secure during uncertain times due to rising insurance rates and coverage requirements.

NAIOP to Host Acclaimed Producer Arthur Smith at South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series 11/2/23

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NAIOP to Host Acclaimed Producer Arthur Smith at South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series
Thursday, 11/02/2023-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: https://naiopsfl.org/Events

NAIOP South Florida will hold an informative Signature Speaker Series event on Thursday, November 2 at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Commercial real estate industry executives will join speaker Arthur Smith, acclaimed television producer, and author of “Reach: Hard Lessons and Learned Truths from a Lifetime in Television,” for an entertaining and engaging evening of insider stories and life lessons.

Arthur Smith has been a trendsetter in the unscripted television space for more than two decades, creating some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. He’s the founder of A. Smith & Co. Productions, which has produced more than 200 shows for over 50 networks and is celebrated as the creator of the modern food competition reality genre.

The speakers of NAIOP South Florida’s annual Signature Speaker Series are chosen for their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which provide valuable information, insight, and actionable intelligence to members. Sponsors of NAIOP South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series featuring Arthur Smith include Brody & Associates, Butters, Marcus & Millichap and Risk Strategies.

Tickets for the Signature Speaker Series are $100 for NAIOP members and $125 for non-members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at www.naiopsfl.org/Events. For more information, visit naiopsfl.org, email naiop.info@naiopsfl.org or call 954-990-5116.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale Edition 10/19/23,10/20/23,10/21/23,10/22/23,10/23/23,10/24/23,10/25/23,10/26/23,10/27/23,10/28/23,10/29/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale Edition
Thursday, 10/19/2023-10/29/2023, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Various Locations in Broward County
Various locations in Broward County,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Individual films start at $8

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary edition from October 19 – 29. This year’s festival will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

This year’s opening night film taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E Las Olas Blvd), is The Mattachine Family (USA, 2023). Directed by Andy Vallentine, This heartwarming comedy drama follows Thomas and Oscar, who, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, grapple with different ideas about what making a family actually means. Tender and funny, The Mattachine Family reflects on “chosen” families, the bonds we form with friends, lovers, and children, and how those define us, elude us, and perplex us. The film stars Nico Tortorella (Younger; Walking Dead: World Beyond), Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House, Mamma Mia!), and Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek). An afterparty will take place at 10 p.m. at Rooftop @1WLO (1 W Las Olas Blvd #700).

On October 21, at 7:30 p.m., at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St) the Men’s Spotlight Film & Party will feature the erotic stylish thriller Femme (UK, 2023). Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect, but risky, opportunity to get revenge. An afterparty will take place at Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors at 10 p.m.

In collaboration with PRIDE Fort Lauderdale and Trans Social, OUTshine is pleased to present its TRANScendent Spotlight, the North American premiere of Oskar’s Dress (Oskar’s Kleid) (Germany, 2023) at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. This heartwarming story portrays an overwhelmed father who runs up against his own limits of acceptance with his child’s fundamental search for identity.

On Monday, October 3, beginning at 7:15 p.m. at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale spotlights South Florida’s small but mighty filmmaking community from students to seasoned veterans of the industry. Selections include USA shorts The Last Lesbian Library, I Remember, Azulejos, and Don’t Say Butterfly.

This year’s previously announced Centerpiece Film Glitter & Doom (USA/Mexico, 2023), a fantasy summer romance, will screen at 7 :30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, at Savor Cinema.
The film follows a musician who wears charisma as camouflage and a carefree kid about to run away with the circus as they fall in love at first sight.

A highlight for the women will be The Ladies’ Spotlight Film & Party beginning at 7 p.m. on
Saturday, October 28, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd.). Marinette (France, 2023) is biopic of Marinette Pichon, the first French female soccer player to sign on to the American professional league. She was a true pioneer and advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and equality in general. She was a fighter whose legacy lives on today. A 9 p.m. afterparty will follow at Hair Circus (501 SW 2nd Ave).

In addition to the ambitious line-up, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce its new OUTshine After Dark program showcasing a curated international selection of queer horror films, erotic thrillers and offbeat films that fit in with autumn’s spooky season vibe. Films to be screened include psychological horror films The Judgement (Egypt, 2023) and Almamula (Argentina, France and Italy, 2023), horror film You’re Not Me (Tú no eres yo)  (Spain, 2023), the East Coast premiere of the homoerotic, magical The Fantastic Golem Affairs (El Fantastico Casso Del Golem)(Spain, 2023), and the East Coast premiere of the erotic thriller The Trace of Your Lips (La Huella De Unos Labios) (Mexico, 2023).

Additional selections of note include A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where The Bears are:
The Documentary (USA, 2023); The Lost Boys (Le Paradis)(Belgium/France, 2023) – an official selection of the Berlinale and Frameline Festivals; the touching rom-com Cora Bora (USA, 2023) an official Selection of SXSW, OUTFest, Frameline, Honolulu Rainbow, and OUT
On Film – Atlanta festivals; Chasing Chasing Amy (USA, 2023), the documentary behind the popular film that explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12-year-old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity; OUTshine’s Cocktails & Cinema locally produced feature Big Easy Queens (USA, 2023) and the filmed in Miami narrative February (Febrero) (Cuba/USA, 2022).

The suspenseful drama All Of Us Strangers (UK, 2023) will be the Closing Night Film commencing at 5:30 pm. on Sunday, October 29, at Savor Cinema. British director Andrew Haigh, whose 2011 feature breakthrough Weekend is among the most widely beloved queer romances of the 21st century, has returned with an expertly modulated, emotionally overwhelming love story suspended in a metaphysical realm. One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor, Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town and his childhood home where he grew up. Immediately following at 8 p.m., festivities, awards and a celebratory evening will take place at
The Fitz (503 SW 2nd Ave).

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages are available and individual tickets start at $8 for the 15th anniversary edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

Davie After Dark at The Haunt 10/28/23, 10/29/23

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Davie After Dark at The Haunt
Saturday, 10/28/2023-10/29/2023, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
The Haunt
3900 SW 100th Ave,
Davie, Florida, 33328
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Cost: $15.00 to $45.00

Our twilight experience was developed by popular request for a family-friendly, mildly scary experience. We open one of our trails in the comfort of light just before dusk, allowing families to bring their young children for a “not so scary” experience. Don’t forget to upgrade to our New Safe “Trick-or-Treat” option for extra fun! Ideal for ages 10 and under with a reasonable maturity level. 

For more details and to purchase tickets visit our website

The Haunt Dates and Times:

Friday the 13th 7PM-2AM

Saturday 14th 7PM-1AM

Friday 20th 7PM-1AM

Saturday 21st 7PM-2AM

Thursday 26th 7PM-12AM

Friday 27th 7PM-2AM

Saturday 28th 7PM-2AM

Sunday 29th 7PM-12AM

Tuesday 31st, Halloween, 7PM-12AM

Family Friendly Twilight Trail Dates and Times:

October 21st, 28th, and 29th from 4PM-6PM

* Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach  10/18/23

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* Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach 
Wednesday, 10/15/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3029 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is hosting its first Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour on Wednesday, October 18th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Hosted by one of Miami’s most popular pet influencers, @MallowFrenchie, all pups and their owners are invited to experience a variety of pup-tails, cocktails, a puppy costume contest, and more! In partnership with Fetch Pet Care, Pet Wants, and Shampooch, attendees can expect a few samples, a giveaway, pup costumes to try on for Halloween, and a paw-some time.

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza 11/4/23

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza
Saturday, 11/04/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $200 general; $375 VIP

The stage is set for a night of ultra style and high glamour as the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) presents its inaugural signature fundraiser, The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.)! This exciting and creative event will be an over-the-top night to remember with fine food, cocktails, chances to bid on amazing items, and special surprises. This event benefits GMCSF’s operations, concert programming, outreach, and scholarships.

Preceding the main event, a 6 p.m. VIP cocktail reception featuring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will take place at The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (2900 Riomar St.). Alex Miranda will serve as emcee for the VIP event featuring solo performances by GMCSF’s best, including Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. The Red Carpet arrival at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with Joe Posa as Joan Rivers conducting interviews, more luscious libations, and a silent auction. The 8 p.m. seated dinner and awards presentation will lead into an electrifying dance party featuring live entertainment from Vibe City.

The evening’s décor will be an elegant celebration of music, from custom guitar centerpieces that can be purchased, to tables themed to iconic music stars. The indulgent night of fun will also have drawings for luxury items, including a Hard Rock basket containing dinner for two and a stay at the famous Guitar Hotel.

The gala will support the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, which will launch its ambitious new season this fall with more than 180 singers on their roster, making it the most prominent gay men’s chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country’s top 10 largest LGBTQ+ choruses. With a budget of over $1 million, the Chorus reaches more than 20,000 people each season through its mainstage concert season and numerous community appearances.
GMCSF’s The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, is sponsored by The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Brand g Vacations.

Individual tickets are on sale now at $200 Gala Ticket or $375 Gala VIP Ticket. A table of ten is $2,000 or $3,750 for VIPs, which includes exclusive pre-party activities. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit gmcsf.givesmart.com. For sponsorship information, contact Edward Otto Zielke at (954) 763-2266 or email sponsorship@gmcsf.org.

Riptide Music Festival 12/2/23, 12/3/23

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Riptide Music Festival
Saturday, 12/02/2023-12/03/2023, 12:00 pm-
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Good vibes are on the horizon as Audacy announces The Black Keys and Jelly Roll will headline this year’s Riptide Music Festival. With the sun-kissed sky as their backdrop, they will be joined by Bleachers, Lovejoy, Cannons, Silversun Pickups, Flo Rida, Misterwives, Beach Weather, Little Image, The Beaches, Jack Kays and more to be announced for the end-of-year beach party. Riptide Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on December 2 and 3. For more information, visit RiptideMusicFestival.com. Fans can follow along on social media via @riptidefest @1043theshark @KissCountry999, @Power965, @thebeachmiami, @LiteMiami, @560wqam and @audacy.

Florida Food is Medicine JUMPSTART Session 10/23/23

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Florida Food is Medicine JUMPSTART Session
Monday, 10/23/2023-, 08:30 am-12:00 pm
Holy Cross Hospital Women's Health Center
1000 Northeast 56th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: Free

The inaugural Food is Medicine Jumpstart Session—hosted by Holy Cross Health, Florida Health and Nutrition Coalition and the South Florida Hunger Coalition—will feature keynote speaker Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida interim provost and national food is medicine pioneer.

Learn about culinary medicine during a roundtable discussion with Holy Cross Health, UF IFAS Extension, Healthy Teaching Kitchen VA, Living Hungry,the American Heart Association and The Poverello Center, a pantry that provides nutritious food and essential items to individuals living with critical and chronic illnesses. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet elected officials who support Florida’s Food is Medicine Bill.

The event is FREE for everyone. One hundred in-person attendees will jumpstart their morning with a healthy breakfast and 500 additional people are invited to attend virtually via Zoom.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email maura@livinghungry.org.

LifeNet4Families Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023 10/7/23

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LifeNet4Families Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023
Saturday, 10/07/2023-, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Venue
2345 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $250 per person

LifeNet4Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hunger, and poverty, has announced the honorees for its Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023 fundraiser set to take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, at The Venue (2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way of Broward County and Robert Taylor, president and CEO of BBI have been named as Leaders of Distinction while Publix Supermarket Charities, Inc. and Downtown Photo will be celebrated as 2023 Community Service Honorees for their contributions to serving and stabilizing the impoverished as well as promoting health and well-being in South Florida. WPLG Local 10’s Emmy award-winning Anchor Calvin Hughes will host this engaging and elegant night of excitement and purpose.
Casino Royale promises to be a thrilling evening with all proceeds earmarked to provide shelter, meals, and essential support services to those facing homelessness and hunger. The black-tie-optional fundraiser will offer a variety of fun games during the cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Step into a recreated world of a glamourous high-stakes casino, complete with live and silent auctions featuring unique items. Live entertainment and dinner will follow at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $250 per person and are available to purchase at https://bit.ly/LN4FCasinoRoyaleGala2023. Sponsorships are still available. For more details, please visit www.lifenet4families.org/sponsorship.

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 3 Mavins’ Beer at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach 9/28/23

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Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 3 Mavins’ Beer at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
Thursday, 09/28/2023-09/28/2023, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3029 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and South Florida-based brewery, 3 Mavins, on Thursday, September 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Crafted with care and compassion, 3 Mavins’ newest pale ale beer, the Pink Lady, was designed to raise awareness. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Nova Southeastern University to support breast cancer research. Take part in a wonderful cause, and sip on a refreshing, crisp, and flavorful beer.

Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready 9/22/23

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Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready
Friday, 09/22/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Girls' Club on the River
330 SW 2nd ST Ste. 102,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

As an artist, designer, writer, curator, or other creative, the management of your practice may benefit as a formal business entity – the most common are LLCs and 501c3 nonprofits. This session looks at the differences, advantages and disadvantages of running an art business as a Limited Liability Corporation, LLC, or a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation with Girls’ Club director Sarah Michelle Rupert and Founder, CEO, & Managing Partner of Shraybman Law Jessica Shraybman.

Register on the event link.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 9/28/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Island City Stage Presents Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally 10/12/23 – 11/5/23

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Island City Stage Presents Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally
Thursday, 10/12/2023-11/05/2023, 07:00 pm-10:00 am
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $40 – $55

Love! Valour! Compassion! – Terrence McNally’s most honored and celebrated play about eight gay friends who spend the holidays over one summer at one’s beautiful hundred-year-old house in upstate New York, kicks off Island City Stage’s 12th thrilling season. The show runs from October 12 – November 5.

At a lakeside summer vacation house in Dutchess County, two hours north of New York City, eight gay friends spend the three major holiday weekends of one summer together for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The house belongs to Gregory, a successful Broadway choreographer now approaching middle age, who fears he is losing his creativity; and his twenty-something lover, Bobby, a legal assistant who is blind. Each of the guests at their house is connected to Gregory’s work in one way or another – Arthur and longtime partner Perry are business consultants; John Jeckyll, a sour Englishman, is a dance accompanist; die-hard musical theater fanatic Buzz Hauser is a costume designer and the most stereotypically gay man in the group. Only John’s summer lover, Ramon, and John’s twin brother James are outside the circle of friends. But Ramon is outgoing and eventually makes a place for himself in the group, and James is such a gentle soul that he is quickly welcomed.

Florida-born Terrence McNally is considered one of the most prolific and highly lauded playwrights, librettists and screenwriters in the last 50 years. His decades of works explored human relationships – frequently those of gay men. In addition to Love! Valour! Compassion!, McNally’s works include Bad Habits, The Ritz, Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune, Masterclass, and Mothers and Sons, among many others. McNally’s librettos for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime won him Tony Awards in 1993 and 1998, respectively. Additional credits as a librettist included The Full Monty, Catch Me if You Can, and The Visit. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1996, and he also received the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. In 2018, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the highest recognition of artistic merit in the United States. In 2019, he won a Lifetime Achievement Tony award. His other accolades included an Emmy Award, two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, four Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, two Obie Awards, and three Hull-Warriner Awards.

The Love! Valour! Compassion!, ensemble cast features theatre veterans Chad Darnell, Robert Koutras, Bruce Linser, Saul Mendoza, Christoper Michaels, Matthew Salas, and Michael Scott Ross.

Love! Valour! Compassion! is directed by Michael Leeds and co-produced by Robert Korn and Alvaro Menendez. Set sponsor is Glenn Goldberg and Lighting Sponsor is Scott Bennett.

Island City Stage’s 12th Season will also feature Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Jan. 18 – Feb. 11); Pulp by Patricia Kane; Music by Amy Warren & Andre Pluess with lyrics by Patricia Kane (Apr. 11 – May 5); Skintight by Joshua Harmon (May 30 – Jun. 23) and Die! Mommie Die! by Charles Busch (Aug. 29 – Sept. 22).
Tickets for Love! Valour! Compassion! start at $40. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Tedd Davis and Brad Sterl will be held on October 22 with tickets at $55. The show runs three hours with two intermissions.

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.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 9/14/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 09/14/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Jack & Jill Center and The Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale to Host Trunk-or-Treat 10/24/23

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Jack & Jill Center and The Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale to Host Trunk-or-Treat
Tuesday, 10/24/2023-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Salvation Army
100 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Jack & Jill Center and the Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale have teamed up to ensure the children in the community have a safe and fun Halloween.

To celebrate Spooky Season, the nonprofit organizations will host Trunk-or-Treat with the theme “Superheroes and Storybooks” at the Salvation Army on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5–7 p.m. Trunk-or-Treaters of all ages are welcome to dress up as their favorite Disney, Marvel, DC, Fairy Tale Superhero or Storybook Character and trick-or-treat from various Halloween-decorated car trunks. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

The organizations are still accepting vehicles to participate as the decorated “trunks” as well as peanut-free “treat” donations. Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships range from $250 to $2,500.

The LOOP to Host Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest 10/20/23 – 10/22/23

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The LOOP to Host Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest, Oct. 20–22
Friday, 10/20/2023-10/22/2023, 05:00 pm-03:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Fort Lauderdale may not have falling leaves, but we can still celebrate the season with Pumpkins & Palm Trees! The Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest returns to The LOOP on Fort Lauderdale Beach with an expanded weekend-long celebration, Oct. 20–22. Attendees can celebrate the fall season steps from the sand under the sun and swaying palms.

The free, family-friendly event will provide a festive atmosphere with local vendors, live music, an inflatable corn maze, children’s arts & crafts CORNer, and more to celebrate Fall’s arrival, South Florida-style. Throughout the weekend, attendees can sip, shop and stroll over three dozen food, art and fashion vendors and fill their phones with memories at several Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations.

Families and their four-legged friends are encouraged to dress in costume to capture Instagramable moments at the new 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House and expanded Pumpkin Patch. The LOOP has partnered with Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s to bring the fall spirit to Fort Lauderdale for a one-stop shop experience. An assortment of premium pumpkins will be available for purchase ranging in size from minis (3 for $6) to medicine balls ($16). Pumpkin decorating kits are also available to preorder online for $10 at theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/ and include one classic orange pumpkin, an all-white pumpkin, or a striped “cantaloupe” pumpkin, with a choice of a mermaid, shark, or marine life premium foam decorating kit. In addition to pumpkins, seasonal décor will be available for purchase, including potted mums, cornstalks, scarecrows, and Indian corn bundles.

In Pie We Crust! The LOOP has once again teamed up with Fort Lauderdale Magazine and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Broward Chapter, to find the Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Professional and cottage industry bakers along with Broward County Public Schools’ culinary programs are invited to show off their pumpkin spice and everything nice in the Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition on Sunday, Oct. 22. Pies will be judged by some of South Florida’s favorite foodies including Fort Lauderdale Magazine Vice President Deb Cay; Freelance Writer Jesse Scott; WPLG Local 10 Entertainment Host Alexis Frazier; NBC 6’s “South Florida Live” Host Kristin Sanchez; Thrillist Contributor Matt Meltzer; and Riverside Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Sabrina Courtemanche. Miriam Tapia, NBC 6 and Telemundo 51’s community reporter, will emcee the event. The best sweet, savory and creative pie presentation will win gift cards and prizes.

The full Pumpkins & Palm Tree Fall Fest lineup includes:

Movies by Moonlight | Friday, Oct. 20, 5–10 p.m.

• Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends and pups for The LOOP’s Halloween edition of Movies by Moonlight on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to capture the moment and take home photos from Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine Van, shop the people and pets marketplace, or grab a bite at The LOOP’s food court for dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow.

• Featured Film: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo (Not Rated)

• Synopsis: Scooby-Doo and Shaggy’s favorite holiday is upon us! With fake monsters and candy galore – Halloween is heaven for these hungry foodies going door-to-door. But, this year, their sweet holiday turns sour when the neighborhood pumpkin patch is infected by a toxic ooze, creating high-flying jack-o-lanterns and a king-sized pumpkin leader squashing everything in its path. It’s up to Scooby-Doo and the gang as they team up with their pals, Bill Nye, The Science Guy, and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove!

• Cost: Free and open to the public. Family and pet-friendly. Costumes are encouraged.

• Time:

o 5–10 p.m.: Marketplace vendors

o 5–8 p.m.: Scooby Doo Mystery Machine photo booth

o 7:30 p.m.: Movie begins (80-minute run time)

Happy HOWL-O-Ween at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park | Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

• 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: Sip, shop, and stroll local food vendors, makers and artisans. Take in breathtaking beach views and enjoy the ocean breeze while perusing an eclectic array of traditional market fare ranging from fresh produce and fruit to global flavors, made-to-order foods and handmade and homemade items to wear and decorate the home.

Unleash the Halloween spirit! Join The LOOP for a pet-friendly experience from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., for exciting activities, including an agility course, bobbing for tennis balls, pet vendors, giveaways and more designed for a spooktacular time. Guests are invited to get down with their dogs for dog-friendly yoga at 9:30 a.m.

• Additional activities include:

o Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations, including a 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House

o Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins and fall décor are available for purchase

o Live Music and Entertainment, 12–3 p.m.

o Fall-themed workshops and tastings

Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest | Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• 9:30–11 a.m.: Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition

• 10 a.m.–3 p.m.:

o Sip, Shop and Stroll more than three-dozen local food vendors, makers and artisans

o Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations, including a 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House

o Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins and fall décor are available for purchase

o Children’s Arts & Crafts Corner with make-and-take crafts (while supplies last)

o 1,600 sq. ft. inflatable corn maze

o Instagramable photo stations

o Tabletop and Lawn Games

o Cooking demonstrations and Fall-themed workshops

• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Trick or Treat Trail with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

o The Broward Center Spotlights will treat children ages 2–12 with both sweets and sweet tunes from popular theater productions. Guests are encouraged to stick around for the band break at 1:15 p.m. when this talented group of aspiring talents will take to the stage for a spooktacular performance.

• 12–3 p.m.: Live music: Joey Calderaio Band

o South Florida’s rising reggae star, Joey Calderaio, effortlessly blends rock, reggae and pop influences, amassing 1.3 million Spotify streams. Collaborations with artists like Nathan Aurora, Howi Spangler and more, further bolstered his recognition. Calderaio re-released his debut “Moving Mountains (Deluxe Edition)” in 2021, offering diverse covers and dub mixes. He dazzles on stage both solo and with his skilled band, with recent highlights at Sunfest 2022 and Reggae Rise Up FL 2021. Noteworthy partnerships include Ky-Mani Marley and Tribal Seeds. His latest album, “Chasing Constellations,” debuted in November 2022, cementing his musical journey.

Where:

Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The most convenient place to park to access the event is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone APP.

Cost:

Free and open to the public.

Pumpkins are available to purchase on Saturday & Sunday.

Pre-ordered pumpkin decorating kits are available to reserve online at theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/.

How:

For more information or to enter the Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition, visit theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/.

About The LOOP

A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the new $65 million four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, holiday happenings, farmer’s markets, community workouts, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. The LOOP is estimated to generate $32 million in tourism dollars through recreation and events in 2023.

For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theloopflb and Instagram at www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing & Casa Del Sol Tequila Dinner 9/20/23

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A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing & Casa Del Sol Tequila Dinner
Wednesday, 09/20/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $125

Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mexican restaurant Lona Cocina & Tequileria is giving tequila enthusiasts something special to look forward to with its upcoming A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing Dinner. The unforgettable dining experience features a vibrant multi-course tasting menu by Lona’s new Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña. The evening showcases an artfully prepared meal with a historical approach to Mexican cuisine in mind, designed to complement the unique flavors of each featured tequila.

This month’s Chef’s Pairing Dinner offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening where tradition meets innovation through a Mexican culinary journey curated by Chef Peña, expertly paired with selections from the Casa Del Sol Tequila portfolio.

Blood Drive 9/28/23

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Blood Drive
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health
4725 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: Free

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.

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

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready 9/22/23

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Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready
Friday, 09/22/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Girls' Club on the River
330 SW 2nd ST Ste. 102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

As an artist, designer, writer, curator, or other creative, the management of your practice may benefit as a formal business entity – the most common are LLCs and 501c3 nonprofits. This session looks at the differences, advantages and disadvantages of running an art business as a Limited Liability Corporation, LLC, or a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation with Girls’ Club director Sarah Michelle Rupert and Founder, CEO, & Managing Partner of Shraybman Law Jessica Shraybman.

LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou 9/30/23

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LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou
Saturday, 09/30/2023-, 03:00 pm-04:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Since its inception, Haiti, the second free republic in the Americas, has grappled with enduring misconceptions about its people and the role of Vodou. Haitian artists have been pivotal in visually capturing the cultural interpretations of Vodou, using artistic imagery to document the essence and significance of the tradition’s resistance to colonization. Rooted in Vodou, Haitian inhabitants have preserved an epistemology of liberation through visual depictions—a legacy continued by artists today. LaSirène, the cosmic embodiment of the goddess spirit, and Lwa of the sea serve as a symbol of water, beauty, and fierce sacred healing, having witnessed the middle passage.

This presentation explores LaSirène, particularly within the context of the water Lwa spirits featured in NSU Art Museum’s Cosmic Mirrors exhibition. It also investigates Western depictions of Haiti, revealing distortions that have obscured the nation’s rich cultural fabric. With a focus on Haitian culture’s preservation, the presentation underscores Vodou’s enduring role as a bastion of spiritual expression and resistance against attempts to undermine its importance. Through this exploration, the presentation highlights the intertwined narratives of LaSirène and the water Lwa spirits, unveiling their profound ties to Haiti’s ongoing struggle for identity, autonomy, and cultural preservation. By delving into the role of art in preserving tradition and conveying resistance, the narrative of Haiti’s history is recontextualized, empowering its people to reclaim their stories from misrepresentation.

Pre-registration required.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Sip & Shop” at Yuly360 to Benefit HandsOn Broward 9/20/23

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Sip & Shop” at Yuly360 to Benefit HandsOn Broward
Wednesday, 09/20/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale will launch its “Sip & Shop” fashion and philanthropy series on Wednesday, September 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the newly expanded Yuly360 (located on the main level near Altar’d State). Attendees will have a chance to meet retail owner Yuly Van Brakel and be treated to light bites, informal modeling showcasing the latest collection, a celebratory champagne toast and a raffle. Proceeds from the fashion sales will be dedicated to support the impactful initiatives of HandsOn Broward.

Yuly360, owned by Van Brakel, a local entrepreneur and mother of two from Venezuela, opened in 2022 and quickly became popular with shoppers who appreciated its soft fabrics, comfortable fits, and on-trend designs. Offering styles that effortlessly transition from gym sessions or yoga classes to lunch with friends or a night on the town, Yuly360 is rooted in a mission to promote self-expression and freedom.

During the “Sip & Shop” event, attendees will also have a chance to meet lifestyle curator Megan Romine @mermaidrealtor.

Fifteen percent of sales made that evening will benefit HandsOn Broward. This notable nonprofit organization empowers volunteers and responsible businesses to actively participate in impactful, hands-on projects, including school and park revitalization, public art creations, and environmental conservation efforts.

Admission to the “Sip & Shop” event at Yuly360 is complimentary. RSVPs should be made at https://bit.ly/SipandShopYuly360. Additional retailer evenings and locations will be announced in the coming months.

14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée – “Moonlight in Morocco” 11/4/23

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14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée – “Moonlight in Morocco”
Saturday, 11/04/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Parker
707 N.E. 8th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $325

Experience “Moonlight in Morocco” at the 14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée on Saturday, November 4 from 7 to 11p.m. at The Parker, 707 N.E. 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The sights, sounds and cuisine of Morocco will come to life through a variety of delicious food, drinks, dance and more. The event is presented by UKG and features a live, intimate performance by Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root.

Hosted by the Ghost Light Society, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ young professionals’ group, the annual soirée will raise funds for the Broward Center’s free arts-in-education programs that benefit more than 100,000 students each year. Individual tickets are available for $325 each. For more information, visit www.browardcenter.org or email ghostlight@browardcenter.org.

Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday 9/7/23

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Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday
Thursday, 09/07/2023-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 Wine, 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
Drop in art making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions.

Starry Nights is presented by Broward Health.

Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 8/26/23

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Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E Las Olas Blvd. Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Business for the Arts Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with figurative painter and muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BBX Capital, 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900 in Fort Lauderdale.

Presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, the Arts Mean Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Guests who wish to attend must email their RSVP by October 24 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. For more information, visit
https://bfabroward.org/programs/arts-means-business/

Based in South Florida, Elio Mercado / Evoca1 is a self-taught Dominican born figurative painter and muralist who studied the work and techniques of the old masters. In addition to right here at home, he has participated in public art projects around the world including Abu Dhabi, Peru, Austria, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Australia and Tunisia. He’s created pieces for notable clients such as Starbucks, The History Channel, Google, American Express, Lincoln Motor Company and Habitat for Humanity. The mural on the exterior of the Boys And Girls Club of Broward County at 3025 W. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale is one of his local projects. Follow Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Instagram at @evoca1.

AMB is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits, and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to AMB, including Art in the Workplace, Art Curation, Public Art Creation, Art & Somm and the popular Art + Stroll.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bfabroward.org or contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or rvegas@bfabroward.org.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale 6/14/23

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/14/2023-, 06:00 pm-
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present the return of “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” from Friday, September 15 through Sunday, October 15. This fine art and sculpture exhibit celebrating the contributions of our multicultural Latin community will feature work from local artists including Leonardo Montoya (Colombia), Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela) and Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 14 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

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, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

Guests may register for the free preview reception at bit.ly/HFLVivaFTLArtPreview2023.
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.

Brunch Date: Artist Talk with AdrienneRose Gionta 8/27/23

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Brunch Date: Artist Talk with AdrienneRose Gionta
Sunday, 08/27/2023-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Girls' Club by the River
330 SW 2nd Street Ste.102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Join Girls’ Club for a brunch visit! Girls’ Club hears from local artist AdrienneRose Gionta about her recent projects exploring the intersection of art and technology through her “big, & beautiful; body” of work, research, and inspiration:

IDENTITY & BODIES IN EXTENDED REALITY (XR) & SOMEWHERE IN-BETWEEN

AdrienneRose Gionta is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and VJ. Her work within extended reality (XR) employs web-based practices, artificial intelligence (AI), interactive installations, virtual reality (VR), video, sound, photography, sculpture, and drawing to analyze identity and cultural assumptions about fatness, beauty standards, embodiment, pleasure, and fulfillment on and offline. Gionta is currently an Artist in Residence at Oolite Arts in Miami.

Since 2004, Gionta’s work has been exploring programmed biases through the algorithms of the internet as well as within extended reality platforms such as Snapchat (AR), the Sims (VR), and Second Life (the OG Metaverse) to question the inclusion, limitless possibilities, and representation of fat-bodied females in art by a fat female artist.

Her most recent explorations in the Metaverse along with AI generative art platforms such as DALL-E 2, ChatGBT, and Midjourney demonstrate that there is still so much more to explore, learn, create, and share when it comes to art, technology, body image, and identity IRL and beyond.

Admission is free.
Reservations required.
Brunch snacks served.
This event is made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division.

10th Anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/12/23

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10th Anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $100 through August 31; $150 per person after; includes complimentary valet parking

Tickets are on sale, now, for the 10th anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment, that will take place on Thursday, October 12, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The spirited culinary soiree, hosted by Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be honored as Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Child Advocate of the Year during the signature event.

This year’s participating restaurants and spirits include Bahama Breeze, Canyon, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Eddie V’s, Funky Buddha, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hellenic Republic, La Fuga, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Press and Grind Café, Red Chair Catering, South Bar & Kitchen, Sicilian Oven, Stoli Vodka, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Todd’s, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, and YOT Bar & Kitchen. More restaurants will continue to be announced leading up to the event.

The event includes a special presentation to Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, named this year’s Child Advocate of the Year. A trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate, and philanthropist, Goodman is revered for his marketing expertise and outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact on the community. His commitment to South Florida families includes serving as a board chair for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board, and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Additionally, he is an honorary board member and past vice-chair of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central, and Gilda’s Club. Goodman’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Dreamer Award, the GFLCC 2023 Chair’s Award, the Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and more.

Catabella Music has been announced to provide live entertainment. The evening will also feature a Dillard’s pop-up shop, a silent auction and raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes including a weekend getaway for two at the luxurious Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster youth who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 10th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.

The 10th anniversary edition of “Eat Your Heart Out” is sponsored by BBI, Hudson Family Foundation, Alaris Aerospace Systems, Advanced Roofing, Dunay, Miskal, Backman LLP, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Lago Mar Beach Resort with additional support from Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Las Olas Capital Advisors LLC, RE Analysts, Stoli Group, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke + Partners, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Media sponsors are City & Shore, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Great Locations, OutClique, and WPLG Local 10.

Early bird tickets are $100 per person through August 30. Beginning August 31, tickets will be $150 per person at https://bit.ly/EYHO2023. Complimentary valet parking is included.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at The LOOP 9/29/23

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at The LOOP
Friday, 09/29/2023-10/01/2023, 05:00 pm-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Celebrated in the United States annually from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the nation and society. Recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens, whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, The LOOP’s month-long celebration will shine a spotlight on the people behind the small businesses who participate in its weekend markets. A special weekend of festivities will take place Sept. 29–Oct. 1.
 
Building off The LOOP’s four pillars of engagement, “F.A.M.E.,” and its mission to provide “Infinite Experience for Everyone Under the Sun,” the free, family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month celebration weekend will showcase Hispanic food, art, music, movies, and entertainment. Attendees of The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park will also be treated to cooking demonstrations, Flamenco dance lessons, and Loteria (Mexican Bingo) for prizes. 
 
Each Sunday, from 12–3 p.m., Sept. 17–Oct. 15, The LOOP will feature live performances from various Hispanic musicians and bands. Attendees are invited to relax at one of the tables under the shaded canopies and umbrellas to enjoy the rotation of live music while they shop and stroll The MKT vendors. The MKT is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For a preview of the makers and small business vendors who proudly share their passion and Hispanic pride at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, visit theloopflb.com/hispanic-heritage-month-2023/.
The full Hispanic Heritage Month lineup includes:
Performers and times are subject to change

More @TheMKT Musical Performances – Sundays from 12 – 3 p.m.
* Sept. 17 – Flavio Sousa and Flamenco Dancer (Argentina, Flamenco Guitar)
* Sept. 24 – Greg Diamond (Latin-infused Contemporary Jazz)
* Oct. 8 – Sugar Music Trio (Venezuela, Pop)
* Oct. 15 – Mister Conjunto Band (Cuba, Salsa)
 
The G Classic 3v3 Basketball Tourney – Saturday, Sept. 16, 2–8 p.m.
* The inaugural 24 team charity basketball tournament, named after the late great Gyerard Reid, will take place at Las Olas Oceanside Park and will feature food, drinks, a live DJ and vendors. All proceeds will benefit the Reid family and a charity of their choice.
 
Friday, Sept. 29, 5–10 p.m.  
* 5–10 p.m.: The MKT featuring Mexican Foods and Virgin Mocktails (available for purchase) and complimentary Make-Your-Own Maracas Craft Station
* 6:30–7:30 p.m.: Pre-Movie Performance: Mariachi Mexicano Mariachi Band
* 7:15–9 p.m.: Movies by Moonlight
* Featured Film: Coco, Rated PG
* Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
 
Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.  
* 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, authentic Hispanic Food, Art & Makers
* 9:30 – 11 a.m.: Flamenco dance performance and workshop with Luna Cale Company
* 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Performance: SonQba Band (Cuba, Son, Salsa, Merengue, Bolero)
* 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Cooking demonstration with Saucy Lips co-founder, Natalia Dalton Salazar, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
* 1:30–3 p.m.: Performance: Caseroloops (Venezuela, Caribbean Rock)
 
Sunday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.  
* 10 a.m.–4 p.m.: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, authentic Hispanic Food, Art & Makers
* Complimentary Make-Your-Own Maracas Craft Station (while supplies last)
* 10–11 a.m.: Complimentary Socaton Fitness Class
* 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Cooking demonstration with Fusion Healthy315 chef-owner, Yeni Ramos, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
* 12–3 p.m.: Performance: Sabor Latino Latin Jazz Band
 
Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
 
Cost: Free and open to the public.
 
Link:  theloopflb.com/events/hispanic-heritage-month/

Neighbor Day 8/27/23

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Neighbor Day
Sunday, 08/27/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

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.

Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists 10/6/23

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Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists
Friday, 10/06/2023-12/30/2023, 09:00 am-06:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

ArtServe’s Annual Members and Resident Artists’ Exhibit Springboards Aspiring Talent

“Sole Perception” to Run Friday, Oct. 6 Through Saturday, Dec. 30;
Free, Opening Night Reception Oct. 6

Marking a successful year featuring all kinds of artists from South Florida and beyond, ArtServe turns its final exhibit of 2023 exclusively over to its members and resident artists with a focus on the inherent interconnectivity of their individual creativity.

Titled “Sole Perception,” the exhibit opens with a free, public reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. To RSVP for the event, click here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sole-perception-annual-members-exhibition-tickets-696121446987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, the exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Saturday, December 30, 2023. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ArtServe’s members and resident artists eagerly await this annual exhibit, which is known in South Florida’s art community as a place to connect with art scouts looking for up-and-coming talent. Some ArtServe artists go on to exhibit their work at Art Basel after being discovered.

Echoing ArtServe’s fundamental mission to connect local artists with the community, “Sole Perception” will invite visitors to contemplate how artists’ reinterpretations of others’ ideas create an endless stream of consciousness to connect the viewer with the original artistic inspiration.

“It was Mark Twain who said ‘There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.’” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes remarked. “But we’re pretty sure when you see our artists’ works at ‘Sole Perception,’ you’ll likely get some fresh ideas of your own!”

“Sole Perception” will showcase a variety of disciplines in the visual arts.

“It’s also an opportunity for guests to support local artists by purchasing their work and, with the holidays right around the corner, we can’t think of a better, more unique present than the gift of art,” Hughes added.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale 10/19/23

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Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast); $60 including dinner and show

FLITE Center, Heart Gallery of Broward, History Fort Lauderdale, Island City Stage, and South Florida Symphony Orchestra will be the beneficiaries of a special 60th birthday Cher-abration for Michael Goodman, owner and founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations. The Cher-abration at Lips Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 19, at 7 p.m., will feature performances by Michael Dean as Cher with special guests and the cast of Lips.

Partygoers will enjoy a three-course dinner and Las Vegas-style show at Lips with leading drag entertainers, dancers and performances by Michael Dean as Cher. A nationally recognized performer, Michael Dean as Cher has performed around the country at special events, cabaret shows, private parties, gay pride events, and more. His claim to fame is his uncanny ability to pay tribute to the larger than life icon, Cher.

A raffle with hotel packages, restaurant offerings, and more will help raise additional funds for the five nonprofit organizations.

Tickets are available at www.goodmanpr.com/cherabration. Donation is $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast) and $60 which includes dinner and the show. Cash bar. All proceeds will be directed to the participating nonprofit organizations.

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: The Art of Racing in the Rain 8/25/23

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Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Friday, 08/25/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Sea you at Fort Lauderdale Beach! This summer, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) invites everyone under the sun to turn up the heat in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events, including Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series and a revamped rendition of the Las Olas Oceanside Park’s Farmer’s Market coined The MKT!

Summer Special Events Include:

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series:
The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. Locals and visitors of all ages are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a favorite movie date to the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to dine at one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s restaurants, shop the People and Pet Market starting at 5 p.m. or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow. The events will take place on the last Friday in June, July and August.

More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer-4/

Featured Films include:
Friday, Aug. 26 – National Dog Day
• Film: The Art of Racing in the Rain, Rated PG
• Showtime: 8 p.m.; Run Time: 1 hour 49 minutes
• Synopsis: Denny Swift is a Formula One race car driver who understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate everyday life. Besides his career, Denny has three loves of his life — his beautiful wife, their young daughter, and his best friend, a dog wanting to be reincarnated into a human.

THE MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park:
• Dates: Saturday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sunday, July 2,9, 16, 23, 30; Saturday, August 5, 12, 19, 26; Sunday, August 13
• Time: Saturdays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Details: Take in breathtaking beach views and enjoy the ocean breeze while perusing an eclectic array of traditional market fare ranging from fresh produce and fruit to global flavors, made-to-order foods and handmade and homemade items to wear and decorate homes. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair to enjoy a rotation of live music and interactive experiences while they shop and stroll the market vendors or take part in the weekly oceanside yoga class and a variety of lawn games, including pickleball, badminton, lawn darts, cornhole and more.
• More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/categories/market/

Ongoing MKT Activities in July include:
• All Day: Shop and Stroll the Marketplace; the Cove Food Court
• Every Saturday in July, 9–10:15 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga – $10 in advance or $15 for day of drop-in
• Every Sunday in July, 12–3 p.m.: Rotating live music; the full schedule is available at https://theloopflb.com/

Summer Lovin’ Sweepstakes:
What’s better than shopping for fresh produce, homemade and artisanal objects and handcrafted wares with the sun above and an ocean breeze on your back? Shopping for all that and more on The LOOP! Follow @OceansideParkMarket and @TheLOOPFLB on Instagram and Facebook and register to win a share of $500 in The LOOP’s Summer Lovin’ Gift Card Giveaway. Weekly winners will receive $50 in gift cards to redeem at any of the rotating market vendor booths from July 1 through Sept. 23. View the sweepstakes rules and the entry form at https://theloopflb.com/summer-lovin/.

Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

How: For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/.

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Children’s Harbor Announces Safe Harbor Society Mixer Wednesday 8/23/23

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Children’s Harbor Announces Safe Harbor Society Mixer Wednesday, August 23
Wednesday, 08/23/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Coral Ridge Yacht Club
19410 SW 58th Place,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33332
Website
Cost: $35

Children’s Harbor is hosting its quarterly Safe Harbor Society Mixer on Wednesday, August 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The event is generously sponsored by M.A. Construction Group.

Open to the public, the Safe Harbor Society Mixer benefits Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.

Tickets are $35 and additional donations are also welcome. Guests will enjoy cocktails and conversation as they are updated about Children’s Harbor. To purchase tickets, visit https://childrensharbor.networkforgood.com/events/52304-safe-harbor-society-mixer-feb-2023?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_2378441

The Safe Harbor Society is actively building a community of “Harbor Keepers,” a team of community advocates ushering in change to enhance the lives of foster children who have been impacted by trauma and neglect. They are like-minded leaders who want to empower at-risk children and families with the tools they need to overcome their trauma and grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.

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 strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency 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 strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community that offers on-site staff, training, and wrap-around support services for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18-23, helping to bridge the gap from dependence to independence.

To learn more about Children’s Harbor, visit childrensharbor.org.

Broward Center Hosts Free Open House for Fall Classes 8/26/23

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Broward Center Hosts Free Open House for Fall Classes
Saturday, 08/26/2023-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Guests can tour the education center facilities, observe or sample a class, meet the teaching artists, win prizes, register to win a free fall class and enjoy family-friendly activities and light refreshments.

The Broward Center’s singing, dance, improv and acting classes are for kids, teens and adults and includes a class for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Classes are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The open house schedule and complete class listing are available at BrowardCenter.org/Classes. First time registrants will receive a discount at Open House. Classes begin September 11 and most continue for 10 weeks. Classes are limited in size and tailored to the appropriate age and skill levels from beginner to the more advanced student. All class fees include complimentary parking. Online class registration is fast and easy, and those who purchase a second class can enjoy a 10 percent discount on any additional class.

Please RSVP to attend the open house at registrar@browardcenter.org. The Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center is on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts campus located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts Seeks Teen Ambassadors 7/28/23

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Friday, 07/28/2023-08/28/2023, 12:00 am-05:00 pm

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Cost: Free

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is accepting applications from high school students interested in arts, journalism and marketing to join the 2023/2024 Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program. High school students attending public, private or home school in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to apply to become a Teen Ambassador.

As Broward Center Teen Ambassadors, high school students will have a unique opportunity to earn community service hours and learn about careers in the arts. Access to behind-the-scenes experiences and select educational opportunities, invitations to attend unforgettable performances in every artistic discipline free of charge and participation in master classes, backstage tours and monthly meetings are among the many experiences that come to life for Teen Ambassadors. Up to 24 students are selected annually for the program, which kicks off in October and concludes in May.

All applications must be completed by Monday, August 28 at 5 p.m. and submitted by email. Mailed or in-person applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted by a parent or guardian on behalf of the applicant will not be considered.

For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org/teenambassador, call 954.414.6904 or email teenambassador@browardcenter.org.

Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 8/6/23

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Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Sunday, 08/06/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Kick-off Sunday Funday with Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 4 PM to 7 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation*. Enjoy an all-star live performance, legendary food and refreshing brews.

*This musical series is available on select Sundays through August.

A Conversation with Brandon Wolf Presented by Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library 7/25/23

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A Conversation with Brandon Wolf Presented by Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library
Tuesday, 07/25/2023-, 06:30 pm-07:30 pm

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Brandon J. Wolf is a survivor of the 2016 terror attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and a nationally recognized public speaker and advocate for LGBTQ+ civil rights and gun-safety reform. He’s been a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, and the Washington Post. Wolf is discussing his book, A Place For Us, and more… tune in right from the comfort of your couch! Presented by SNMAL

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch 9/28/23

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The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 11:30 am-01:00 pm
First Baptist Downtown Event Center
301 East Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is honored to host the 22nd Annual Power Lunch at First Baptist Downtown Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m.

The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5.8 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999. The 22nd Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County.

Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO of Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bigs in Blue as the volunteer honoree, the Hudson Family Foundation as the foundation honoree and CITY Furniture as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships and tickets range from $250 to $15,000. Individual tickets are $125.

Campion College Dance Society Presents: ROOTS 8/5/23

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Campion College Dance Society Presents: ROOTS
Saturday, 08/05/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $25

Get ready to be captivated by an explosive fusion of culture, tradition and artistry with Roots, a vibrant and dynamic Afro-Caribbean dance performance coming to Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, August 6. Following its performances at The Parker, the troupe heads to New York City to present the performance at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts at Lehman College.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports in Jamaica as one of the official events of the country’s 61st independence celebration, the performance features the 35-member Campion College Dance Society, one of Jamaica’s leading high school dance troupes.

Roots highlights the struggles facing the country and the optimism in the hearts of its people. Featuring a beautiful mix of modern contemporary and Afro-Caribbean folk forms fused with jazz and infused with reggae and dancehall, the repertoire transcends nationality and ethnicity to connect deeply with the viewing audience.

From the opening dance “Cry of Africa” to the independence dance drama “Jamaica Love,” audiences will feel the raw kinetic energy of the talented troupe. “In Our Lane,” one of the troupe’s most treasured pieces, highlights the country’s dominance in track and field. The work was choreographed by Renee McDonald, a Campion alumna and resident teacher with the society. Dwright Wright, the troupe’s artistic director, choreographed “Misogyny,” which explores the social ills facing the country and reaffirms the promise of Jamaica being the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.

The performances are presented as part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative, presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc., which aims to use the arts as a catalyst to heighten awareness, deepen knowledge, create connections and elevate the voices of Black creatives in South Florida.

As part of the initiative, the Campion College Dance Society will present workshops at the L. A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center located in the nearby historic Sistrunk community. Nearly 200 summer camp participants will learn to execute Jamaican traditional folk dance elements with an emphasis on musicality, phrasing and style. The workshop will culminate with the participants learning and performing excerpts from selected Campion College Dance Society repertoire. The troupe will also present a lecture and demonstration for adults at the YMCA.

Tickets start at $25. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at The Parker box office and the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Megan Leavey 7/28/23

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Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Megan Leavey
Friday, 07/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Sea you at Fort Lauderdale Beach! This summer, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) invites everyone under the sun to turn up the heat in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events, including Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series and a revamped rendition of the Las Olas Oceanside Park’s Farmer’s Market coined The MKT!

Summer Special Events Include:

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series:
The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. Locals and visitors of all ages are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a favorite movie date to the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to dine at one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s restaurants, shop the People and Pet Market starting at 5 p.m. or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow. The events will take place on the last Friday in June, July and August.

More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer-4/

Featured Films include:
Friday, July 28
• Film: Megan Leavey, Rated PG-13
• Showtime: 8:15 p.m.; 1 hour 56 minutes
• Synopsis: The true-life story of Megan Leavey, a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with a military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq. Assigned to clean up the K-9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey starts to identify with Rex, a particularly aggressive dog that she trains. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex complete more than 100 missions until an improvised explosive device injures both, putting their fates in jeopardy.

Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

How: For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/.

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 7/9/23

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Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Sunday, 07/09/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Kick-off Sunday Funday with Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 4 PM to 7 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation*. Enjoy an all-star live performance, legendary food and refreshing brews.

*This musical series is available on select Sundays through August.