Category: Ft. Lauderdale

GLBX of Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce to Launch the Inaugural Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards Presented by Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina 10/2/18

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GLBX of Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce to Launch the Inaugural Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards Presented by Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina
Tuesday, 10/02/2018 – 10/02/2018 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17 Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Website
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for non-members

The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) Business Community Ally Awards presented by Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (2301 SE 17 Street Fort Lauderdale) will debut on Tuesday, October 2, from 6 – 8 p.m. This new recognition event with six award categories will showcase individuals along with business and government entities that are successfully doing business with the LGBT+ community, defining and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and supporting worthy related causes. This year’s category winners are: Business Ally (Citrix), Business Leader (Susan Renneisen/Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino), Impact (Ilene Berliner & Mark Ketcham), Advocate (City of Wilton Manors), Legacy (Steve Rothaus) and Visionary (Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau).

Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception while overlooking the city from almost every point of view in The Pier Top Restaurant at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina. An open bar, culinary delights and entertainment will complement the awards ceremony which will be presented by local business leaders and sponsors. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket price.

Sponsors of this event are Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina as the lead presenter, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Memorial Healthcare System, The Eppy Group, Hotspots Media Group, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Magazine, Bow Tie Gurl and GPR/Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the GLBX BCA Awards at the Pier Top Restaurant at the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina are $45 for members and $55 for non-members and can be purchased at www.ftlchamber.com/bca.

The Sixth Annual “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale to Benefit The Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/4/18

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The Sixth Annual “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale to Benefit The Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/04/2018 – 10/04/2018 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: $75 per person, includes valet parking.

Food and wine enthusiasts are invited to the sixth annual “Eat Your Heart Out,” the culinary feast of the social season benefiting the Heart Gallery of Broward County. Attendees will enjoy a delicious spread of flavorful bites served by celebrity guests, plus fine wines, live entertainment and a silent auction full of luxurious prizes. The Heart Gallery of Broward County will also honor its 2018 Child Advocate of the Year – Lynne Cameron, Neighbors 4 Neighbors Executive Director.

Participating restaurants to date include Casa D’Angelo Ristorante, Ethos Greek
Bistro, Il Mulino Cucina Italiana, Myapapaya Juicery + Kitchen, Phat Boy Sushi,
Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Tarpon River Brewery, Taverna Opa and Truluck’s.

For more information and to reserve tickets, please call 954-918-3008, email info@heartgalleryofbroward.org or visit http://www.heartgalleryofbroward.org/portal/eat-your-heart-out.

The Salvation Army of Broward County To Host Its Sixth Annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash 10/19/18

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The Salvation Army of Broward County To Host Its Sixth Annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash
Friday, 10/19/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: General admission tickets are $125 and VIP tickets are $175, which includes priority seating and a pre-event cocktail reception.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s sixth annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is a highly anticipated event centered around a silent and live auction for redesigned, repurposed and transferred furniture and accessories crafted by Artists, Interior Designers and DIY hobbyists. Attendees enjoy great food, drink and fun as they peruse and bid on a variety of treasures to benefit the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, feeding and case management programs.

All proceeds support the homeless shelter, feeding, and case management programs at The Salvation Army of Broward County. Prominent community leaders will judge and award entries in the categories of Most Collectible, Most Creative and Best Re-Purposing of Materials. The 2018 People’s Choice will be determined by those in attendance.

Today, it offers a number of vital programs including its Economic Stability Program, the Open Door Project emergency shelter, a food pantry and transitional family housing.

The Salvation Army of Broward County To Host Its Sixth Annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash 10/19/18

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The Salvation Army of Broward County To Host Its Sixth Annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash
Friday, 10/19/2018 – 10/19/2018 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: General admission tickets are $125 and VIP tickets are $175, which includes priority seating and a pre-event cocktail reception.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s sixth annual Red Shield ReDesign Bash at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is a highly anticipated event centered around a silent and live auction for redesigned, repurposed and transformed furniture and accessories crafted by artists, interior designers and DIY hobbyists. Attendees will enjoy great food, drink and fun as they peruse and bid on a variety of treasures to benefit the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter, feeding, and case management programs.

All proceeds support the homeless shelter, feeding, and case management programs at The Salvation Army of Broward County.

Today, it offers a number of vital programs including its Economic Stability Program, the Open Door Project emergency shelter, a food pantry and transitional family housing.

The Big Give Back 8/11/18

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The Big Give Back
Saturday, 08/11/2018 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
Rev. Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park
2650 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The Big Give Back is a community event to support children in the arts and education and promote child safety. The purpose of the event is to provide a fun family day within the community that is focused around music, art, students preparing to return to school as well as bring light to the issues of child abduction and child bike and pedestrian safety. The goal of this event is to give out a minimum of 600 backpacks (200 elementary, 200 Junior High, 200 High School) filled with school supplies, provide children with bike safety training and safety gear and to give children in community with a love of music and art a place to express themselves in a positive and supportive environment.

Kick Off Labor Day Weekend with FPL Day at the Museum of Discovery and Science 9/1/18

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Kick Off Labor Day Weekend with FPL Day at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 09/01/2018 – 09/01/2018 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Website
Cost: Free

South Florida residents are invited to cool off and beat the summer heat during Florida Power & Light Company’s “FPL Day” at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, with interactive exhibits and fun trivia experiences for the whole family.
Participate in fun activities at the FPL Storm Center. Visitors can test their skills at restoring power at the Power On! exhibit and learn about principles of electricity. At the FPL Cooling Station, guests are invited to take a moment to “chill” out by walking into a larger-than-life ice cube that refreshes with music and a blast of liquid nitrogen, cooling guests by 15-20 degrees, along with a fun video of their experience.
The Cooling Station is the perfect way to recharge the family during a hot day in South Florida. It shows how customers can beat the heat this summer with FPL’s energy-saving tips and tools – including the mobile app and the Online Home Energy Survey – and turn themselves into energy experts by taking control of their energy usage and lowering their bills.
Plus, don’t miss the FPL SolarNow™ experience to learn how we’re taking our state’s sunshine, turning it into clean solar energy and bringing it closer to you. Visitors can capture a fun moment with a nine-camera photo experience and receive a printed photo and “freeze-motion” video.

Balance on BalQony 8/23/18

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Balance on BalQony
Thursday, 08/23/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $20

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is once again helping the community find their center during its monthly fitness event series, Balance on BalQony. Taking place on the resort’s open-air oceanfront venue, BalQony, the event will offer attendees an hour circuit-style workout by Sweat Equity Fit. Light bites and refreshments will be provided by Beehive Kitchen, Vegan Fine Foods, Dr. Juice, Tsamma Juice, and Funky Buddha. Tickets are $20 per person and include: the workout session; food and beverage; and resort valet parking. Discounts at the resort’s Spa Q will also be available.

The Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Networking Mixer 8/13/18

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The Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Networking Mixer
Thursday, 08/23/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Apothecary 330 Cocktail Club
330 Himarshee Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Website
Cost: $10 suggested donation to the Island City Stage.

The Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Networking Mixer, featuring food, drinks and incredible networking opportunities. Both members and non-members are welcome at this complimentary event. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards to connect. The event is sponsored by The Apothecary in support of Island City Stage.

Since 2010, GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce has fostered the business development of LGBT+ businesses and allies to harmoniously work together. Through networking, training platforms and signature events, GLBX has established itself as a viable economic driver aligned with the overall mission of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. This active organization unites and connects businesses, offering an inclusive voice for a more prosperous business environment.

To RSVP, please contact Michael Goodman (Chair, GLBX Council) at michael@goodmanpr.com. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycdqrnkq.

RAW Storytelling 8/9/18

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RAW Storytelling
Thursday, 08/09/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cafe Collective
100 N Federal Highway, Unit #C4,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Café Collective is bringing the community together to share, discover and unite through storytelling. Unfiltered and uncensored, the event will be centered around the theme: Rebel which allows each storyteller to share their experiences in a judgment-free space. The event will be held from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. and attendees can register for the event by visiting RAWStorytelling.org.

Rally Day 9/8/18

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Rally Day
Sunday, 09/09/2018 – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church- Fellowship Hall
451 Tarpon Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale will kick off its fall season by hosting its annual Rally Day celebration! Members and non-members are invited to join First Presbyterian Church in this free event featuring informational booths from the Church’s ministries and programs. There will be fun for everyone, including a dunk tank, live music, family-friendly crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, cotton candy and a petting zoo!

Rally Day fun will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Participants are also invited to participate in one (or more!) of three worship services, including Traditional Worship Service at 8:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. or Traditional Worship Service at 11 a.m. All are welcome on Rally Day to explore the Christian Education opportunities, programs and ministries First Presbyterian Church has to offer!

The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Special at Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD 8/5/18

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The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Special at Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD
Sunday, 08/05/2018 – 08/08/2018 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD
15601 Sheridan St.,
Davie, Florida 33331
Website
Cost: $7.75 or $9.75

“Mark it!” Connect to your inner Dude as the Coen Brothers’ cult classic film, “The Big Lebowski,” is returning to Cinemark Palace 20 and XD in Boca Raton and Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD in Davie on Sunday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 8 to celebrate its 20th anniversary! Guests can abide by rolling in with their bathrobes in order to fully experience and celebrate the 20th Anniversary event including exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

“The Big Lebowski” is a quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Jeffery Lebowski, must embark on a quest with his bowling friends after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. From the Academy Award®-winning Coen brothers, the classic film stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro.

Experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in the comfort of Cinemark’s new Luxury Lounger reclining seats – electric-powered, plush, oversize lounge chairs with footrests and cup holders, reclining at both the head and feet.

At Cinemark Paradise 24 in Davie, guests can indulge in ample beer selections, wine and frozen cocktails before, after or during their “The Big Lebowski” experience from its brand-new lobby bar, or a bucket of Cheetos® popcorn and select Starbucks® coffee options from the upgraded concession stands. Guests can see more classics like this with Cinemark’s full schedule of Fathom events. The films are listed at www.cinemark.com.

Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD
• 8/5 and 8/8: 2 p.m. showing: $7.75 (Matinee)
• 8/5 and 8/8: 7 p.m. showing: $9.75 (General Admission)

Cafe Jamz 7/27/18

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Cafe Jamz
Friday, 07/27/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cafe Collective
100 N Federal Highway, Unit #C4,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Eventbrite
Cost: $5

Enjoy an evening of live performances by Uncanny Reservoir, Fromtrunners, Droog.fest and more at Café Jamz from 8:00 pm – 10 p.m. Attendees will discover new music and connect with fellow peers, all within the backdrop of Café Collective.

“New Mount Olive Baptist Church 1918-2018: Celebrating 100 Years of Worshipping God, Serving Humanity and Embracing Our Community” Exhibit Opens at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 8/11/18

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“New Mount Olive Baptist Church 1918-2018: Celebrating 100 Years of Worshipping God, Serving Humanity and Embracing Our Community” Exhibit Opens at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Sunday, 08/11/2018 – 09/28/2018 02:00 pm –
New River Inn
231 SW Second Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: General admission ($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.

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will highlight the centennial of one of the region’s historic landmarks with the opening of “New Mount Olive Baptist Church 1918-2018: Celebrating 100 Years of Worshipping God, Serving Humanity and Embracing our Community” exhibit on Saturday, August 11, at 2 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display through Friday, September 28, at The New River Inn on the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Campus (231 SW Second Avenue).

In honor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale’s 100th Anniversary on November 25, this exhibit will pay reverence to the church’s tradition of community service and document its path to becoming one of the most influential and dynamic religious institutions in the Fort Lauderdale community. Visitors will be greeted by video messages from the last three pastors of the church – Rev. George E. Weaver, Dr. Mack King Carter and Dr. Marcus D. Davidson – who have led the church for over 55 years accompanied by music which has been essential to the church. Archival photographs, including of three of the eight founding members of the church from 1918, and the histories of New Mount Olive’s influential leaders, theologians and valiant agents of change (past and present) who attracted and unified congregants will also be featured. These individuals worked to revitalize low and moderate-income communities by providing strategic programs that promoted economic development, created jobs and focused on strengthening families through public service, affordable housing, and entrepreneurial ventures

The exhibit is curated by the New Mount Olive Baptist Church Anniversary and History Committee under the leadership of Tony Thompson.

Collective Ventures Gallery Night 7/21/18

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Collective Ventures Gallery Night
Saturday, 07/21/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Collective Ventures
100 N Federal Highway, Unit #C4,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Gallery Night at Cafe Collective connects local artists with the community at large. The venue will transform into a walking gallery, showcasing unique pieces from each artist’s latest collection. Gallery Night will be held from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m, and artists will include Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Alissa Christine and Bancroft Fitzgerald.

Under the Big Top 10/26/18

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Under the Big Top
Friday, 10/26/2018 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Renaissance Plantation Hotel
1230 S Pine Island Road Plantation,
Plantation, Florida 33317
Website
Cost:

This October we are thrilled to honor the hundreds of individuals and corporations who donate their time to deliver meals to our senior clients, both homebound and at our congregate dining sites. Volunteers also spearhead our Meals for Companion Pets Program, which provides cat and dog food to homebound clients at no cost, and assist with our Summer Break Spot Program, delivering meals and enrichment activities to children during the summer months when school is in recess. Our nine board members also donate their time and talents in an effort to further our mission. This event will also honor their priceless gifts.

The event is being sponsored by Chen Medical, FPL, FedEx, First Citizens Bank, Sunshine Health, GA Foods & Primary Care Physicians

100% of the luncheon’s proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels South Florida. Info: info@mowsoflo.org, www.mowsoflo.org or 954.714.6922

Legends Tavern and Grille Deerfield Trivia Night 7/10/18

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Legends Tavern and Grille Deerfield Trivia Night
Tuesday, 07/10/2018 – 09/25/2018 08:00 pm –
Legends Tavern and Grille
1391 S Military Trail,
Deerfield, Florida 33442
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Cost:

Legends Tavern and Grille – Deerfield Beach will host its weekly Trivia Night on Tuesday at 8 p.m. with specials and prizes! Patrons will enjoy the restaurant’s Tuesday Wing Night offer, featuring $0.75 wings with purchase of a beverage, along with the chance to win a $25 gift card (1st place) or a $15 gift card (2nd place).

Legends Tavern and Grille Lighthouse Point Trivia Night 7/12/18

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Legends Tavern and Grille Lighthouse Point Trivia Night
Thursday, 07/12/2018 – 09/27/2018 08:00 pm –
Legends Tavern and Grille
3128 N Federal Hwy,
Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064
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Cost:

Legends Tavern and Grille – Lighthouse Point will host its weekly Trivia Night on Thursday at 8 p.m. with specials and prizes! Patrons will enjoy the restaurant’s Craft Beer Night offer, featuring $3 craft bottles and $8 craft draft flights, along with the chance to win a $25 gift card (1st place) or a $15 gift card (2nd place).

Galleria Lofts Summer Sips & Sounds Open House on July 14 7/14/18

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Galleria Lofts Summer Sips & Sounds Open House on July 14
Saturday, 07/14/2018 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Galleria Lofts
1005 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Free

What better way to cool off from the summer heat than with a glass of rosé?! Join Galleria Lofts, a collection of 48 contemporary, luxury townhomes offering sophisticated urban living in East Fort Lauderdale, at its Summer Sips & Sounds Open House on Saturday, July 14. Guests will be able to enjoy rosé wine and light bites while listening to beats by DJ Excel. Guests will also be able to tour Galleria Lofts’ model unit, dog park, pool deck and brand new East Building.

If guests are not able to attend the Summer Sips & Sounds Open House on July 14, they are wel-come to stop by the Galleria Lofts sales gallery for an Open House on Thursday, July 12 and Friday, July 13 from 12 – 4 p.m.

Located at 1005 N. Federal Highway, the tranquil Galleria Lofts are located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, just ½ mile away from the modernized Galleria Mall, ¾ mile from the beach, and within walking distance from the Gateway Theater, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the urban lifestyle. Incredible shopping, casual to elegant dining, nightlife and day-to-day conveniences are right at Galleria Lofts’ doorstep. Prices for the Galleria Lofts start at $500,000.

The development’s East Building features five unique models; the West Building offers six distinc-tive models. Offering two-bedroom, two and one half-bath; and three-bedroom, two and one half-bath models, the Galleria Lofts offer two-story homes, measuring from 1,733 to 2,428 square feet. All homes include a private garage. Immediate residences are available.

RSVP to 954-903-0254 by July 12.
Guests can park behind the retail lot just east of Galleria Lofts.

Dog Days at The Galleria 8/22/18

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Dog Days at The Galleria
Wednesday, 08/22/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Admission to the event is free. $25 donation to be in the “Fashion Hounds” show.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale invites pet lovers and fur babies to celebrate the dog days of summer during its fourth annual “Dog Days” event. Benefiting seven local pet organizations, Dog Days features an adoption expo and the Fashion Hounds runway show hosted by NBC6’s Kelly Blanco and Adam Berg.

Lovable pooches will wag their tails during the pet adoption expo, with a focus on canine adoptions, featuring several participating organizations including Abandoned Pet Rescue, The Pet Project, United Dog Rescue, Good Karma Pet Rescue, Furever Family Rescue, Humane Society of Broward County and Saving Sage Animal Rescue.

Pet-focused vendors will be onsite to exhibit products and services available including Pat Cash Photography, Hunter Pet Store, Middle River Animal Hospital, Auggie’s Doggies, Ruff House, Supermoms of Broward, Canine Assisted Therapy and Michael Murphy Photography.

Fashion Hounds will feature a high-energy doggie runway show with coveted prizes awarded to trendy owners and their fashionable furry friends. Registration is $25, which will be collected via cash or check at the event and will benefit the participating pet rescue charity of your choosing. Advanced registration can be made by contacting Michael Goodman from GPR at michael@goodmanpr.com.

RAW Storytelling 7/12/18

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RAW Storytelling
Thursday, 07/12/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cafe Collective
100 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Cafe Collective is bringing the community together to share, discover and unite through storytelling. Unfiltered and uncensored, the event will be centered around the theme: Far From Home which allows each storyteller
to share their experiences in a judgment-free space. The event will be held from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. and attendees can register for the event by visiting RAWStorytelling.org.

Meet and Greet Artist Tim Forman at the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Networking Mixer at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 7/26/18

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Meet and Greet Artist Tim Forman at the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Networking Mixer at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Thursday, 07/26/2018 – 07/26/2018 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Please consider a $10 suggested donation to Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

Meet and greet artist Tim Forman at the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s July networking mixer at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.

Both members and non-members are welcome at this complimentary after-work evening of food, drinks and incredible networking opportunities that will showcase The Art of Tim Forman – colorful and impressionist landscapes of Florida, now on display at the New River Inn on the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Campus.

The grandson of famous Davie dairy farmer, Hamilton Forman, Tim’s family story is intertwined with how arts, health, education, industry and economics have developed over the past century in Broward County. Forman uses field sketches, plein air paintings, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in layers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the splendor and simplicity of the natural world around us.

. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards to connect.

Balance on BalQony 7/19/18

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Balance on BalQony
Thursday, 07/19/2018 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $20

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is once again helping the community find their center during its monthly fitness event series, Balance on BalQony. Taking place on the resort’s open-air oceanfront venue, BalQony, the event will offer attendees an hour circuit-style workout by Cycleward and Zoeli. Light bites and refreshments will be provided by Vegan Fine Foods, Dr. Juice Health, Tsamma Juice, Farm to Fork and Zebra Champagne. Tickets are $20 per person and include: the workout session; food and beverage; and resort valet parking.

Sunset Happy Hour at Spinnaker Pool Grill 7/6/18, 7/20/18, 8/10/18, 8/24/18, 9/7/18, 9/21/18

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Sunset Happy Hour at Spinnaker Pool Grill
Friday, 07/06/2018 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale
551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost:

Guests and locals alike can relax poolside on Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach’s 20,000-square-foot oceanfront Sky Deck while enjoying the resort’s Sunset Happy Hour. Twice a month, Spinnaker Pool Grill will offer a reduced cocktail menu with drinks priced $12 each, along with a live band and entertainment.

Live Music in Atlas Cocktail Lounge at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach 6/30/18

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Live Music in Atlas Cocktail Lounge at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Saturday, 06/30/2018 – 07/07/2018 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale
601 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost:

Every Saturday from 7-10 p.m., guests and locals can enjoy special wine offerings and live music at Atlas Cocktail Lounge in Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach. Reminiscent of the city’s yachting culture with a striking glass map as a backdrop, Atlas Cocktail Lounge offers globally-inspired lite bites and handcrafted cocktails such as the Old and Smokey which is served in a hot box with smoked hickory and apple wood.

Red, White and BBQ at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach 7/4/18

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Red, White and BBQ at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 07/04/2018 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale
551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33304
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Cost:

Home to Fort Lauderdale’s only 20,000-square-foot oceanfront Sky Deck, Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach is hosting the ultimate Fourth of July BBQ with a live band, signature cocktail for the holiday, and a firework show overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Guests and locals alike can enjoy the festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased here.

Glow Party 7/4/18

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Glow Party
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Sparks will fly on 4th of July during Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort’s Glow Party! Taking place on the resort’s Ilios Terrace from 8 pm – 10 pm, this FREE and open-to-the-public celebration will feature a live DJ, glow sticks, and a Make-Your-Own-S’mores Station. The event will also offer patriotic drinks for $10 – $12, along with beer bucket specials starting at $20. Plus, late night cabana and day bed rentals will be available for $150 from 7 pm – 10 pm and reverse Happy Hour will be hosted from 9 pm – 11 pm.

RedEye Beyond 7/14/18

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RedEye Beyond
Saturday, 07/14/2018 – 07/14/2018 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 E Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-100

Live bands. Indie films. Spoken word. Live art. A surprise at every turn! RedEye dares you to let loose as artists of every genre create a wild underground art extravaganza.

American Clambake & Fireworks Viewing Party at the Atlantic Hotel 7/4/18

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American Clambake & Fireworks Viewing Party at the Atlantic Hotel
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 04:00 pm –
The Atlantic Hotel and Spa
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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To celebrate the Atlantic Hotel & Spa’s new SKY Bar and the Fourth of July, the hotel along with SKYY Vodka, will host a kickoff party to be remembered. On Wednesday, July 4, guests can start the night with happy hour at SKY Bar from 4–7 p.m. Specialty Fourth of July-themed cocktails — including Aperol Spritz (red), Watermelon Lemonade (white) and SKY Blue Margarita (blue) — will be served, in addition to small plates.
 
Following happy hour, SKY Bar will offer a traditional American Clam Bake feast from 7–9 p.m. The breathtaking views of the fireworks show over the Atlantic Ocean will begin at 9 p.m. Guests can indulge in a chef-inspired menu including Maine Lobster with drawn butter, Steamed Little Neck Clams and PEI Mussels, Sautéed Snapper with sautéed spinach and a bountiful carving station featuring Roast Top Sirloin of Beef. Attendees can end the night on a sweet note with Apple Pie or Strawberry Shortcake. Cocktails, beer and wine are available at SKY Bar on a cash basis. The SKY Bar happy hour will be available to hotel guests and guests with tickets for the American Clam Bake.

The price of the American Clam Bake and fireworks viewing party is $59 per adult, and $29 for children aged 12 and under. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be purchased online at atlantichotelfl.eventbrite.com or by calling 954-567-8070.

International Meeting on Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology 11/19/18

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International Meeting on Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology
Monday, 11/19/2018 – 11/20/2018 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
paris, france
paris,france,
paris, New Jersey 750001
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Cost: free

International meeting on Gynaecology and Obstetrics Pathology 2018 going to be held in the month of November,19-20, 2018 at Paris, France invites academic and industry speakers researchers, medical students, delegates from industry and academia to participate and share their research on this single platform.

Elite Media Coaching Workshops- Middle & High School Class 9/16/18

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Elite Media Coaching Workshops- Middle & High School Class
Sunday, 09/16/2018 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Studio 4028
4028 NE 6th Ave. Suite B,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Website
Cost: $250

Have you ever wanted to learn how to become a broadcast host or the next great video blogger? Elite Media Coaching, South Florida’s premier media master class, will be teaching four workshops for aspiring hosts of all ages in September and December 2018 at Studio 4028 in Fort Lauderdale. During the four-hour workshops, Dave Aizer, one of South Florida’s most recognizable personalities with over 20 years of experience, will teach aspiring broadcast hosts and video bloggers the ins and outs of broadcast media.

Students will get hands-on training on how to improve their camera presentation by learning how to have poise and confidence in front of the camera, find their voice, work with a co-host, read a teleprompter and more. Additionally, students will be provided with their own demo reel at the end of the workshop.

Aizer is an award-winning television host, producer, writer and public speaker who has hosted for the CW, Nickelodeon, CBS and Spike TV. Aizer is currently a host, head writer and executive producer for WSFL-TV CW. He will use his extensive experience in the business to help students become more comfortable in front on the camera, as a public speaker and as an effective communicator.

Classes are $250 per person.

For more information and to book your spot in one of the workshops, please visit https://elitemediacoaching.com/book-a-workshop.

Elite Media Coaching Workshops- College & Adult Class 9/15/18

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Elite Media Coaching Workshops- College & Adult Class
Saturday, 09/15/2018 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Studio 4028
4028 NE 6th Ave. Suite B,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Website
Cost: $250

Have you ever wanted to learn how to become a broadcast host or the next great video blogger? Elite Media Coaching, South Florida’s premier media master class, will be teaching four workshops for aspiring hosts of all ages in September and December 2018 at Studio 4028 in Fort Lauderdale. During the four-hour workshops, Dave Aizer, one of South Florida’s most recognizable personalities with over 20 years of experience, will teach aspiring broadcast hosts and video bloggers the ins and outs of broadcast media.

Students will get hands-on training on how to improve their camera presentation by learning how to have poise and confidence in front of the camera, find their voice, work with a co-host, read a teleprompter and more. Additionally, students will be provided with their own demo reel at the end of the workshop.

Aizer is an award-winning television host, producer, writer and public speaker who has hosted for the CW, Nickelodeon, CBS and Spike TV. Aizer is currently a host, head writer and executive producer for WSFL-TV CW. He will use his extensive experience in the business to help students become more comfortable in front on the camera, as a public speaker and as an effective communicator.

Classes are $250 per person.

For more information and to book your spot in one of the workshops, please visit https://elitemediacoaching.com/book-a-workshop.

8th Annual Fishing for the Dream Tournament 6/29/18, 6/30/18

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8th Annual Fishing for the Dream Tournament
Friday, 06/29/2018 – 06/30/2018 06:00 pm –
Lighthouse Point Yacht Club
2701 NE 42nd Street,
Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064
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Cost: Prices vary based on categories

Go fish and enjoy Florida’s favorite open water pastime this summer while helping our nation’s heroes! Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, will host its 8th Annual Fishing for the Dream Tournament at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club (2701 NE 42nd Street in Lighthouse Point) on June 29 and 30 to benefit a Family Retreat for Post 9/11 Combat Veterans. Registration is open through June 28 and more than $10,000 in prizes will be up for grabs.

The festivities begin with a Captain’s Cocktail Party and Silent Auction on Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, a premier yacht club and multimillion dollar marina with 70+ slips that can accommodate yachts up to 120 feet. Fishing begins the next day, June 30, at 7 a.m., followed by a Family BBQ, Silent Auction closeout, and a fun-filled Awards Ceremony. The top boat will net $5,000 and prizes will be awarded for Top Lady Angler and Top Junior Angler.

To date, Fishing for the Dream has raised more than $250,000 to provide retreats for families dealing with critical illness and bereavement. This year, Deliver the Dream’s Post 9/11 Combat Veterans Retreat will host as many 15 families (at no cost to the participants) to help them enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships with other families who have a member suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or injuries. The retreat will also incorporate an educational component and offer therapeutic discussions. This retreat, along with nine other planned yearly retreats spanning various crises and medical conditions including autism, cancer, Down syndrome and epilepsy, combines traditional recreational activities with therapeutic activities, peer-to-peer discussion groups and expressive arts and music activities.

The 8th Annual Fishing for the Dream Tournament is presented by Lighthouse Point Yacht Club with support from Stiles, Salt Water Sportsman, Water’s Edge Marine Inspections & Construction, The Chappell Group Inc., City National Bank, Bluegreen Vacations, S&P Global, Scribe America, CarMax Cares, BoteBoard and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Registration starts at $250 and is open through June 28; two tickets to the Captain’s Party and four tickets to the Awards Family BBQ are included with each registration. Discounts are also available for early registration.

For more information, to register or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Venetia Timm at Deliver the Dream at (954) 564-3512 or at venetia.timm@deliverthedream.org

About Deliver the Dream
Deliver the Dream, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by Pat Moran, past chairman of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and one of South Florida’s top businesswomen, has provided healing retreats to almost 9,000 family members experiencing a serious illness or crisis such as cancer, epilepsy, autism, MS and the death of a loved one since 2002. Ten times a year, Deliver the Dream invites up to 15 families, all experiencing the same illness or crisis, to attend a weekend retreat free of charge. The retreats allow these families to regain strength, mend spirits and just be families and kids again. They also allow them to create life-long bonds with the other families on the retreat, providing them with a support system as they learn to cope with their illness or crisis. For more information about Deliver the Dream, please call (954) 564-3512 or 1-888-OUR DREAM (687-3732). Visit us online at www.deliverthedream.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/deliverthedream and on Twitter @DelivertheDream. Click here to donate.

Flanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run 11/18/18

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Flanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run
Sunday, 11/18/2018 – 07:00 am – 10:00 am
Vista View Park
4001 SW 142nd Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33330
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The 6th Annual Flanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run 10K will be another exciting and fun-filled event presented by Runner’s Depot! This is the BEST value race for your money you will ever see!

FREE BEER, WINE & AWARD-WINNING BABY BACK RIBS for participants – compliments of Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill! Enough for EVERYONE!!

Finisher Medals to all Participants. Prize Money for Top 5 Overall male & female winners*. Prize Money for Masters male & female winners*. Trophies to Overall, Masters and Top 3 in each Age Group.

RRCA Florida State 10K Championship: This year’s event has once again been awarded by the RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) the honor of being the Florida State Championship 10K Road Race. Additional, special awards will be presented for those earning these titles.

Stuffed Goodie Backpacks with Race Tee, Towels, Water Bottle and many other gifts for ALL Pre-Registered Participants!

This is a fast 10K Certified Course starting and ending in Vista View Park and heading West out-and-back on Orange Drive. ABSOLUTELY FLAT COURSE! NO HILLS!!

Race is capped at 2,000 runners and will sell out FAST!

Prize Purse – $8,700 *Must meet Qualifying Times to be eligible for full prize money

Kid’s Race for kids 10 years old and under. T-shirt and finisher ribbons to all participants. Kid’s Race capped at 100. Only $10!

All proceeds to benefit HOPE-Miami Lakes United Methodist Church.

*Qualifying times for Prize Money = Top 3 Overall: Men (sub 33:00) and Women (sub 37:15)

Top Masters: Men (sub 35:00) and Women (sub 41:00)

There are absolutely NO REFUNDS for this event. You may transfer your entry online to another participant by November 11, 2018.

Father’s Day Sunday Brunch at Coastal 6/17/18

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Father’s Day Sunday Brunch at Coastal
Sunday, 06/17/2018 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
Coastal
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $59 per adult, and $29 for children

Coastal, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa’s beach-chic dining destination, will offer a delicious Father’s Day Sunday Brunch, complete with incredible oceanside views, live entertainment and much more. On Sunday, June 17 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., dads and their loved ones and friends can enjoy the signature brunch.

Guests can indulge in a chef-inspired menu of unlimited small plates, including Bananas Foster French Toast, Shrimp + Polenta, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, and Mini Lobster & Bacon Panini. Bountiful stations will include an omelet station, prime rib carving station, slider bar, smoked salmon, pasta station, salads, meats & cheeses, ceviche and dessert.

Plus, guests will enjoy relaxing live entertainment, a complimentary draft beer for dad, a sweet treat for pups (patio seating only), and 2½ hours of complimentary valet.

Varying from traditional favorites to new twists on the classics, Coastal’s sips perfectly complement the delicious cuisine. Sips are priced at $18 bottomless, or $5 each.

The price of the brunch is $59 per adult, and $29 for children aged 12 and under. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made on www.eatcoastal.com or by calling 954-567-8070.

Evoking a contemporary coastal feel with airy, modern colors and wood grain table tops, Coastal welcomes guests indoors, as well as on its spacious terrace, both offering spectacular ocean views.

Kick off Summer with Slap & Tickle at Rhythm + Vine this Memorial Day Weekend 5/27/18

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Kick off Summer with Slap & Tickle at Rhythm + Vine this Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, 05/27/2018 – 02:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rhythm + Vine
401 NE 5th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

Slap & Tickle is bringing the party to Rhythm + Vine this Memorial Day Weekend. Join us as Bondax, No Regular Play, Pirate Stereo, and Santiago Caballero take on the turntables with eccentric beats.

Kick Off Summer with Lilac And Lilies Boutique 5/26/18

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Kick Off Summer with Lilac And Lilies Boutique
Saturday, 05/26/2018 – 05/28/2018 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
Lilac And Lilies Boutique
2541 E Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend as Lilac And Lilies boutique kicks off summer with a three-day sale! On Saturday, May 26, the store will host a bikini trunk show and all beachwear from brands like L*Space, Blue Life, Poema Swim and Vitamin A will be 20% off. On Sunday, May 27, all storewide accessories will be 20% off, followed by 20% off all clothing on Monday, May 28.

Full Moon Yoga at Shooters Waterfront 5/29/18

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Full Moon Yoga at Shooters Waterfront
Tuesday, 05/29/2018 – 05/29/2018 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd Avenue ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
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Cost: Free; donation-based class

Shooters Waterfront is hosting a Full Moon Yoga session (beginner-friendly) on Tuesday, May 29 led by the inspiring and incredible instructor Taryn Allen. This is an evening of pure BLISS as guests will flow underneath the Full Moon accompanied by live drumming vibrations. They’ll also be able to shop from local vendors, meet other fellow yogis, and enjoy dinner and cocktails.
 
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m., followed by a giveaway. This is a donation-based class, and all proceeds will go to Lauren’s Kids, which educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curricula, awareness campaigns and speaking engagements. Attendees must bring their own mats.

Art Roundtable: Michelle Lisa Polissaint 5/22/18

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Art Roundtable: Michelle Lisa Polissaint
Tuesday, 05/22/2018 – 05/22/2018 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $10

Michelle Lisa Polissaint explores the nature of human interaction through textiles and photographs. Her most recent work moves from a previous series of self-portraits, Dancing With Myself, which explores the artist’s relationship with herself away from the guidance of her parents, into a new series documenting trips to Vieux-bourg d’Aquin, Haiti, If Home Was Home.

Michelle Lisa Polissaint is a visual artist and arts administrator based in Miami, Florida. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Florida International University in photography and fiber-based painting.

Free for museum members; $10 non-members.

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights Presented By PNC Arts Alive! 6/7/18

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Free First Thursdays Starry Nights Presented By PNC Arts Alive!
Thursday, 06/07/2018 – 06/07/2018 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: free

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights presented by PNC Arts Alive with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 4 – 8 pm.

Enjoy:

2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer
light bites in the Museum Café
free admission to exhibitions
hands-on art projects for all ages.
Schedule:

Micro Mini Muse (children ages 3 – 5) : 5- 7:30 pm

Mini Muse (children ages 5-10): 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Drop-In Arts for teens and adults: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 954-262-0258.

2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 6/2/18

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2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Saturday, 06/02/2018 – 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $95 per person all-inclusive in advance; $125 at the gate

Enjoy the authentic sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean during the 2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Food and spirits enthusiasts with a taste for island indulgences will enjoy an all-inclusive evening featuring celebrity cooking demos, an artisan shopping village, live music and more at the second annual celebration to take place on the Riverfront on the lawn of the New River Inn.

Attendees can explore the fine art of Caribbean cooking with celebrity chefs including “Taste the Islands” TV show hosts Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna of Haiti, Hugh “Chef Irie” Sinclair of Jamaica and Chef Amit Raval, head chef of Amtar Fine Foods in Trinidad. This cadre of culinarians will sample their gourmet Caribbean creations in the “Taste the Islands” Pavilion and will present demonstrations on the event’s main stage.

Restaurant Row will host 15 local cafes and caterers representing multiple islands while an open bar will serve island specialties. Other flavorful touches include a tropical drink and ice-cream bar and a signature Caribbean Culinary Museum and Culinary Theater where guests can enjoy an immersive cultural foray into the regions’ histories.

DJs Nickymix and Richie D will create the audial atmosphere taking guests on a musical island journey while the incomparable Steve ‘Sir Rockwell’ Warner will emcee the event. A steel drum band and costumed carnival players will add to the exuberant island atmosphere.

Ultra-VIP treatment will include complimentary massages in the Goldson Spine massage studio, and complimentary refreshers in the Glam Studio with Makeup by Rory Lee and hair touch-ups by Miss Jessie’s. A 5-day, 4-night all-inclusive trip for two to Barbados (valued at $2,000 including hotel and air travel) will also be raffled-off with proceeds benefiting the Historical Society.

All-inclusive tickets are $95 advance and $125 at the gate and are available at www.ttiexperience.com. Price includes gourmet and authentic Caribbean food and premium drinks.

Guests visiting from out of town can take advantage of special rates compliments of the Riverside Hotel. Please mention “Taste the Islands” when calling toll free (844) 467-0671, direct (954) 467-0671, or booking through the event website. Exclusive transportation partner Yellow Cab of Broward will ensure that even those who may overindulge can get home safely.

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Annual Fourth of July Celebration 7/4/18

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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
El Mar Drive and El Prado Drive,
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida 33308
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Cost: Free

Join the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea on our nation’s birthday for a fun-filled extravaganza the whole family will enjoy! At 10 a.m., the parade will launch on El Mar Drive, full of BSO vehicles, fire trucks, and of course, Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam! Make sure to bring bags to catch candy along the route. Family Fun Day happens from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at El Prado Park complete with a DJ, face painting, a giant water slide, and more!

Interactions Opening Reception For Interactions, Featuring Marco Beria, Lee Brock, Michael Gellatly, Henrique Souza, And Tilly Strauss 5/19/18

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Interactions Opening Reception For Interactions, Featuring Marco Beria, Lee Brock, Michael Gellatly, Henrique Souza, And Tilly Strauss
Saturday, 05/19/2018 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
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Cost: FREE

da Fonseca Contemporanea, located at 2201 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors is pleased to invite you for the opening reception of INTERACTIONS, showcasing works by Marco Beria, Lee Brock, Michael Gellatly, Henrique Souza, and Tilly Strauss, on Saturday, May 19th 6-10 PM in conjunction with the Wilton Manors Art Expo.

Celebrate Hatian Herriatage Month at NSU Art Museum 5/12/18

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Celebrate Hatian Herriatage Month at NSU Art Museum
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 05/13/2018 02:00 pm – 08:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Guided tours of The Indigo Room or Is Memory Water Soluble by Haitian-born artist Edouard Duval-CarriŽ are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 2 PM, with a special Mother’s Day tour on Sunday, May 13 at 2 PM.
Families, be sure to visit the admission desk to receive a Family Scavenger Hunt Activity.
Don’t forget to take photos and tag @nsuartmuseum #HaitianHeritageMonth

The Color Run, The Happiest 5K in the Planet 5/12/18

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The Color Run, The Happiest 5K in the Planet
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 07:30 am – 12:00 pm
Huizenga Park
32 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost:

The Color Run, the happiest 5K on the planet, is heading to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 12. There’s only one place on Earth more colorful than The Color Run, and it could be your next vacation! During the Fort Lauderdale event at Huizenga Plaza, visit the Curaçao booth and enter for your chance to win a four-night trip to the island, including two round-trip tickets from Miami provided by the Curaçao Tourist Board, and accommodations courtesy of the Hilton Curaçao. Curaçao gives you a Caribbean beach paradise and a cosmopolitan capital all rolled into one, so feel free to explore it however you’d like – but only if you stop by the Curaçao booth on May 12th and enter to win.

Soular: Yoga Social Experience 5/20/18

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Soular: Yoga Social Experience
Sunday, 05/20/2018 – 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $30

Let your soul shine and stimulate your mind, body and spirit at W Fort Lauderdale’s Soular Yoga Social Experience, a tranquil yoga retreat at WET West, the hotel’s secluded rooftop oasis. At 3 PM, unwind on the rooftop pool, soak in the Florida sun while sipping on a Kombulicous refresher and wander through the cabana pop-up shops from Oil Fairy, Chloé Ravel and Jypsea Local Swimwear. The opening meditation session, led by meditation guru Pam Butler, kicks off at 4 PM and is followed by a live acoustic performance by singer-songwriter Daniela Toro. The peaceful journey continues with a soulful yoga flow hosted by Cristal Gould at 6:30 PM, and closes out with a sound revival by international sound healer David Kennet at 7:45pm. Tickets cost $30, and include $10 discounted valet.

Galleria Lofts Pet Appreciation and Puppy Adoption Event & Fundraiser 5/12/18

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Galleria Lofts Pet Appreciation and Puppy Adoption Event & Fundraiser
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Galleria Lofts Pet Park
1005 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Calling all pet lovers! Galleria Lofts, a collection of 48 contemporary, luxury townhomes offering sophisticated urban living in East Fort Lauderdale, is helping find some puppies a home. On Saturday, May 12, Galleria Lofts will be hosting a fundraiser for Feeling Fine Canine and Equine Rescue. There will be refreshments and treats for both guests and pets, so be sure to bring your favorite furry friends. There will also be raffle items with all proceeds benefitting Feeling Fine Canine and Equine Rescue.

Potential adopters must contact feelingfinerescue@yahoo.com and fill out an adoption form 24-hours in advance to receive pre-approval to take any puppies home. All puppies are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Adoption fee is a tax-deductible donation of at least $250.

At Galleria Lofts, pets are a part of the family, which is why the townhomes are pet friendly and include a pet park for residents to enjoy. Located at 1005 N. Federal Highway, the tranquil Galleria Lofts are located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, just ½ mile away from the modernized Galleria Mall, ¾ mile from the beach, and within walking distance from the Gateway Theater, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the urban lifestyle. Incredible shopping, casual to elegant dining, nightlife and day-to-day conveniences are right at Galleria Lofts’ doorstep. Prices for the Galleria Lofts start at $500,000.

The development’s East Building features five unique models; the West Building offers six distinctive models. Offering two-bedroom, two and one half-bath; and three-bedroom, two and one half-bath models, the Galleria Lofts offer two-story homes, measuring from 1,733 to 2,428 square feet. All homes include a private garage. Immediate residences are available.

RSVP to 954-903-0254 by May 10.
Guests can park behind the retail lot just east of Galleria Lofts.

Curacao Takes Over The Color Run 5/12/18

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Curacao Takes Over The Color Run
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 07:30 am –
HuizengaPark
32 E Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost:

The Color Run, the happiest 5K on the planet, is heading to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 12. There’s only one place on Earth more colorful than The Color Run, and it could be your next vacation! During the Fort Lauderdale event at Huizenga Plaza, visit the Curaçao booth and enter for your chance to win a four-night trip to the island, including two round-trip tickets from Miami provided by the Curaçao Tourist Board, and accommodations courtesy of the Hilton Curaçao. Curaçao gives you a Caribbean beach paradise and a cosmopolitan capital all rolled into one, so feel free to explore it however you’d like – but only if you stop by the Curaçao booth on May 12th and enter to win.

Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Hosts Glam-A-THON Spa Event 5/9/18

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Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Hosts Glam-A-THON Spa Event
Wednesday, 05/09/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost:

Over the past six years, Glam-A-THON has donated more than $500,000 to help fund free mammograms, diagnostic testing, and other needs associated with breast cancer treatment. Focused on helping breast cancer patients in South Florida, the nonprofit organization has now partnered with Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach to raise funds in “Glam” fashion.

Taking place on May 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach will host an inspiring evening with mini spa treatments, lite bites and refreshing libations to support Glam-A-THON. Guests can purchase special discount packages, including 20 percent off spa treatments, 40 percent off three signature Hydrafacials when booked together, and 30 percent off each Hydrafacial treatment for 12 total appointments. Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to Glam-A-THON. To reserve tickets, please visit Eventbrite.

The Weedline at One Door East 5/3/18

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The Weedline at One Door East
Thursday, 05/03/2018 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
One Door East
620 S Federal Hwy,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Join us at One Door East on One Door East on May 3 as we dance our problems away to The Weedline’s original hit songs such as Jade and Gabriella as well as covers from rock legends such as Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.

The Weedline is a rock and roll party band that plays classic rock, southern rock, modern rock, country, blues, funk and originals that draw from all the above. The sound can be thought of as “rock and roll with an acoustic soul.” The Weedline band was formed in the spring of 2009 and is fronted by Fort Lauderdale native, Mark Zaden. The name “The Weedline” is a reference to the Sargassum Seaweed found floating in the Atlantic Ocean. Get familiar with The Weedline’s original hits just in time for their show on their website: https://www.theweedline.com/music

With its unique menu offerings, stylish locale and passionate professionals, One Door East is at the forefront of Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene. Located at 620 S. Federal Highway, the 16-seat bar and 96-seat dining room is open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to close. Its happy-hour Shindig takes place every Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., and it includes a selection of discounted drinks, bar bites and fun buns. For more information, visit https://onedooreast.comor call 954-368-6902.

To make your reservation, please call 954.368.6902.
Band starts at 8 p.m.
Reservations recommended.
Eventbrite tickets are not in exchange for seating at tables.

Refresh Live with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale Present A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn 5/1/18

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Refresh Live with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale Present A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn
Tuesday, 05/01/2018 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Historic New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

Join the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Refresh Live and the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale for “A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn.” This live cooking demo will feature local produce from the Northwest Gardens Community plus local vendors, music and entertainment.

Presented by Refresh Live, the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS). For 56 years, FLHS has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Invites You to Raise Your Spirits with an Interactive Ghost Tour 5/2/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Invites You to Raise Your Spirits with an Interactive Ghost Tour
Sunday, 05/02/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: $49 plus service fee

Join Paranormal Coast’s hosts on May 2 for a hands-on Interactive Ghost Tour paranormal experience. Your evening begins with a wine bar and light bites in the Lucy Bryan Dining Room. View documentary footage of professional paranormal investigations of the 1905 New River Inn and the 1907 King Cromartie House. Then, the professional ghost hunters will lead you through an exploration of the historic properties and introduce you to the “permanent” guests. We ain’t ‘fraid of no ghosts. Are you? Tickets are $49 per person
(plus service fees) and are available at https://bit.ly/2qo3iAf.

Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS), who, for 56 years, has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Witness Cinco at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar 5/5/18

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Witness Cinco at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
Saturday, 05/05/2018 – 12:00 pm –
Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
1313 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost: Free

It’s time to #witnesscinco. Tequila expert and bar-top-dancing restaurateur, Rocco Mangel, is preparing once again for the biggest party of the year — Cinco de Mayo. Hosting seven unique fiestas at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Orlando and Tampa there is a Rocco’s Tacos an Uber ride away from everyone. Each party will have incredible drink specials along with live entertainment, DJs, prize giveaways and of course free tequila pourings by Rocco and “Team Cinco.” Beat the crowds and arrive early when the restaurants open at noon. Want to know where Rocco will be on Cinco de Mayo? Follow Rocco’s Tacos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

www.facebook.com/roccostacos
www.twitter.com/RoccosTacos
www.instagram.com/roccos_tacos
#witnesscinco

THE PARTIES:
Fort Lauderdale – 1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954.524.9550 

Boca Raton – 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL | 561.416.2131 

West Palm Beach –224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL | 561.650.1001 

Palm Beach Gardens – 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 561.623.0127 

Delray Beach – 110 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 | 561.416.2131 

Orlando – 7468 W Sandlake Road, Orlando, FL 32836 | 407.226.0550
Tampa – 2223 N Westshore Blvd Suite 203, Tampa, FL 33607 | 813.800.8226

Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show 5/25/18, 5/26/18, 5/27/18, 5/28/18

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Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show
Friday, 04/25/2018 – 05/28/2018 04:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: $10.00 adults; $1.00 children 11 and under

Turn your backyard dreams into reality with TV Celebrity, Matt Blashaw of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers! He’ll share his secrets to designing a backyard that is not only beautiful, but will be functional year-round. South Florida’s largest home design and improvement expo offers thousands of home and garden products and services with special offers exclusive to the Home Show. Prepare your home or business for hurricane season, renovate, design or decorate. Get expert advice, see room vignettes designed by the featured Interior Designers and enjoy lifestyle and professional development seminars at the Ygrene Home Improvement Stage.

For information and updates, visit www.homeshows.net. Purchase tickets online by Thursday, May 24th and SAVE $3.00. Follow @FLHomeShows on Twitter and Instagram and FloridaHomeShow on Facebook. #FLHomeShows

Micro Mini Muse 5/3/18

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Micro Mini Muse
Thursday, 05/03/2018 – 05/03/2018 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost:

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Micro Mini Musers(ages 3-5) and their families will create a project inspired by a stained glass artwork by Constance Stella, the mother of legendary artist Frank Stella. Constance Stella’s piece, Stained Glass Study, Ipswich, 2006, is currently included in the Museum’s exhibition, Frank Stella: Experiment and Change.

This event is FREE and open to the public

da Fonseca Contemporanea presents In Open Air 4/21/18

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da Fonseca Contemporanea presents In Open Air
Saturday, 04/21/2018 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Website
Cost: Free

To celebrate EARTH MONTH da Fonseca Contemporanea presents an exhibit of paintings of Florida landscapes that have been created in the outdoor settings, featuring works by local artists Ted Matz, Janet Onofrey, and Dunny Potter.
As part of the exhibit, Wilton Manors resident and artist Dunny Potter presents works created on Middle River, in and around Wilton Manors.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 21 6-10 PM.

Galleria Lofts Presents “Neighborhood Art Soiree” with Works by Lena Luckey Fine Art 4/25/18

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Galleria Lofts Presents “Neighborhood Art Soiree” with Works by Lena Luckey Fine Art
Wednesday, 04/25/2018 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Galleria Lofts
1005 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33004

Cost: Free

Galleria Lofts, a collection of 48 contemporary, luxury townhomes offering sophisticated urban living in East Fort Lauderdale, and Giovanni Nicosia of Supreme Title & Escrow are hosting an evening of art and culture at its “Neighborhood Art Soiree” on April 25. Guests will be able to enjoy catered food, cocktails, live music, an art exhibition with works by Lena Luckey Fine Art and more. Guests will also be able to purchase the artwork and tour Galleria Lofts floorplan options.

Located at 1005 N. Federal Highway, the tranquil Galleria Lofts are located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, just ½ mile away from the modernized Galleria Mall, ¾ mile from the beach, and within walking distance from the Gateway Theater, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the urban lifestyle. Incredible shopping, casual to elegant dining, nightlife and day-to-day conveniences are right at Galleria Lofts’ doorstep. Prices for the Galleria Lofts start at $500,000.

The development’s East Building features five unique models; the West Building offers six distinctive models. Offering two-bedroom, two and one half-bath; and three-bedroom, two and one half-bath models, the Galleria Lofts offer two-story homes, measuring from 1,733 to 2,428 square feet. All homes include a private garage. Immediate residences are available. RSVP to 954-779-6972 by April 23. Guests can park behind the retail lot just east of Galleria Lofts.

Victory Living Programs’ Black & Blue Dine Around Event 6/3/18

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Victory Living Programs’ Black & Blue Dine Around Event
Sunday, 06/03/2018 – 05:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Blue Martini and The Capital Grille at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2432 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $150

This gourmet dining experience is sure to wow your taste buds! Guests will begin the evening with handcrafted cocktails and delicious hors-d’oeuvres at Blue Martini, followed by dinner, wine and dessert at The Capital Grille. The night will conclude back at Blue Martini for after-dinner drinks and dancing. All proceeds will benefit Victory Living’s wide variety of programs that help individuals with disabilities live, work and play more independently in Broward County.

Price: $150 per person

For more information or to sponsor Victory Living Programs call (954) 616-1074 or send an email to contact@victoryliving.org.

RAW Miami presents, “MAGNIFY”, Ft. Frankie Midnight 6/14/18

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RAW Miami presents, “MAGNIFY”, Ft. Frankie Midnight
Thursday, 06/14/2018 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33142
Buy Tickets
Cost: 22

Raw Artists Miami Presents, “MAGNIFY”, featuring recording /
performing / creative artist, “Frankie Midnight”. Frankie Midnight will
be showcasing music from his debut album, “Love Stories”, (which is
available on all digital platforms; iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, Google
Play, YouTube, etc) in a one-man show using live looping, sound
programming, and instrument performance.
RAW Artists Showcase is a monthly eclectic event featuring visual
artists, fashion runways, live music, performing artists, and more.

18+

Tickets are exclusive. Create a quick account in the ticket link to
purchase tickets. Or email Frankie Midnight :
midnightloversclub@gmail.com

NSU Lecture Series: Diderot And The Spirit Of The Enlightenment 4/24/18

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NSU Lecture Series: Diderot And The Spirit Of The Enlightenment
Tuesday, 04/24/2018 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost:

Join us for a philosophical discussion on France’s leading philosophe Denis Diderot, who embodied the spirit of the 18th century’s “Age of Reason and Enlightenment”, led by Dr. David L. McNaron, Ph.D.

David L. McNaron has taught philosophy at Nova Southeastern University for 32 years. He received his BA in Philosophy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Miami. He also completed an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. McNaron has published both philosophy and poetry books.

Free for museum members, NSU students, faculty and staff; $10 non-members

Cafe Society Book Discussion Group: A Gentleman In Moscow 5/10/18

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Cafe Society Book Discussion Group: A Gentleman In Moscow
Thursday, 05/10/2018 – 05/10/2018 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Meet in the Museum Café for lively discussions on every second Thursday of the month featuring books relating to Museum exhibitions, collections and other topical themes. May’s book pick is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel.

Bark Walk an artwalk event for dog lovers 5/26/18

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Bark Walk an artwalk event for dog lovers
Saturday, 05/26/2018 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Girls' Club
723 NE 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Girls’ Club presents Bark Walk, an artwalk event for all the dog-lovers in South Florida that welcomes our special furry, four-legged friends too, to benefit Pets Broward, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving shelter pets and creating a community where all pets and people are valued and treated with respect, kindness, and compassion.

The evening event will feature dog-themed art exhibition Best in Show with multi-media works from local artists, a live photo booth shoot, dog and kid friendly art making activities, kiddie pools for all species, and a heart-melting Adoptable Dog Parade of the most adorable and eligible doggy bachelors and bachelorettes looking for forever homes.

At Girls’ Club Warehouse and the Madeline Denaro Studio, find the open call exhibit Best in Show. Local artists are encouraged to submit and share their hopelessly-devoted to-all-things-dogs artworks for exhibition. Entry form and guidelines available soon!

Also at Girls’ Club, Alissa Alfonso, artist and curator of the Squatter Pup Gallery, will set up a photo shoot for glamor shots of you and your best four legged friends.

First Annual Pirate Festival set to sail on the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale 5/12/18

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First Annual Pirate Festival set to sail on the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Esplanade Park
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Website
Cost: Free

The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale in partnership with Bobby Rodriguez, producer of the world renowned Florida Renaissance Festival, have created the first annual Fort Lauderdale Pirate Festival presented by iUniforms at Esplanade Park on the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale on May 12, 2018 from 11am to 7pm.

This extraordinary one day free event will feature exciting Pirate Themed Raft and Paddle Board Races, Live Entertainment, Pirate Encampments, a Beer Garden, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Children’s Area with large climb aboard Pirate Ship, Face Painting, Games and fun for all ages. Plenty of contests including best dressed pirates of all ages.

Corporate teams, Schools and Organizations will compete in the raft races for fun prizes with all net proceeds directly benefiting the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club’s 1090 Foundation (501c3) which provides college and vocational scholarships for deserving local High School Seniors and funding for various
community service projects.

Free Admission. Produced by the Florida Renaissance Festival, presented by iUniforms, and sponsored by Park Row Printing, and Mad 4 Marketing.

Contact us today for excellent exposure sponsorship opportunities.

For additional information please visit ftlpiratefest.com or contact us at the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale (954) 424-0731, email: rotaryftlaud@gmail.com.

Ford Lauderdale Air Show at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach 5/5/18

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Ford Lauderdale Air Show at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Saturday, 05/05/2018 – 10:30 am – 04:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $179

For those looking to escape the crowds and still have the best view of the Ford Lauderdale Air Show, newly opened Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach will be hosting their first annual VIP viewing party.
Taking place on May 5th from 10:30-4:00 p.m. on Fort Lauderdale’s only elevated 20,000-sq. ft. Sky Deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the viewing party will include valet parking, a DJ, reserved seating and unlimited Cinco de Mayo tacos and beer. The resort will also be serving their signature Cinco de Mayo cocktail, Rosé Margarita for guests to sip on as they watch the show.

FLIPANY to Host 8th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Fort Lauderdale 8/24/18

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FLIPANY to Host 8th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 08/24/2018 – 06:00 pm –
W Fort Lauderdale
401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Buy Tickets
Cost: $250

FLIPANY will host its annual “Chefs Up Front” fundraising dinners this August at The Biltmore in Coral Gables and the W Fort Lauderdale. This popular epicurean adventure showcases the talent of 10 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs who prepare a five-course signature dinner tableside for their guests. Each table’s menu is unique and complemented by sommelier-selected wines. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters® program, which connects families with healthy food by teaching them how to prepare nutritious and delicious meals on a limited budget.

The evening is hosted by radio personalities Kimmy B. of Hits 97.3 and Julie Guy of 101.5 LITE FM, both of whom are long-time FLIPANY supporters. The evening will begin with a special reception and silent auction while hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails are served. Following the reception, each chef will prepare his or her signature courses in an intimate dinner setting. An after party will follow where guests can mingle with the chefs.

Tickets are $250 and available with a discount of $50 Off until July 10 (use discount code CUF50EB). Ticket prices increase to $250 per person on July 11, 2018.

The Biltmore Hotel has offered Chefs Up Front attendees a special room rate of $199.00/night +13% tax, $22 resort fee, for guests who would like overnight accommodations.

The W Fort Lauderdale has offered Chefs Up Front attendees a special room rate of $219.00/night + 11% tax, waived resort fee for guests who would like overnight accommodations.

Celebrate Earth Day with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 4/22/18

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Sunday, 04/22/2018 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of Earth Day, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the living planet we call home! This year’s Earth Day theme is “End Plastic Pollution” and the riverside attraction will host the South Broward High School Coral Club who will demonstrate how we can stop water pollutants and help heal the aging coral on our reefs. Nova Southeastern University Halmos College Peer Educators will also be on-hand to answer questions about the marine ecosystem that surrounds us and Colorful Warrior Writers will offer a breezy literary respite from an otherwise warm and bustling day of activities on the New River.

Free (in front of The Historic New River Inn). For those wishing to extend their stay and visit the museum, general 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.

Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS), who, for 56 years, has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

Please call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Deliver the Dream’s 6th Annual Red Hot Party at Hunters 5/10/18

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Deliver the Dream’s 6th Annual Red Hot Party at Hunters
Thursday, 05/10/2018 – 07:00 pm –
Hunters Night Club
2232 Wilton Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
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Cost: Free

Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, presents its 6th Annual Red Hot Party at Hunters. Generously amplified by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by Daisy Dead Petals & Electra, this year’s free anticipated event begins at 7 p.m. with a scorching charity date auction showcasing some of South Florida’s most eligible LGBTQ bachelors and bachelorettes of all ages.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Deliver the Dream’s first-ever LGBTQ Youth Retreat that will host as many 15 families (at no cost to the participants) to help them enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships with other families who have a child struggling with “coming out.” The retreat will also incorporate an HIV educational component and offer therapeutic discussions for both teens and parents. This retreat, along with nine other planned yearly retreats spanning various crises and medical conditions including autism, cancer, Down syndrome and epilepsy, combines traditional recreational activities with therapeutic activities, peer-to-peer discussion groups and expressive arts and music activities.

Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the select group of LGBTQ bachelors and bachelorettes who come with their own unique accompanying entertainment packages which may include concert tickets, outdoor adventures, performing arts shows, sporting event seats plus dinner and much more, plus bid on silent auction items, enjoy drink specials and have fun while benefiting a great cause.

Admission to the 6th Annual Red Hot Party at Hunters amplified by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is complimentary. Guests are asked to party responsibly and arrive in style with an Uber or a designated driver.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Robyn Harper at Deliver the Dream at (954) 564-3512 or at robyn.harper@deliverthedream.org.

The Anat Cohen Quartet at Bailey Hall 4/21/18

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The Anat Cohen Quartet at Bailey Hall
Saturday, 04/21/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:08 pm
Bailey Hall
3501 Davie Rd SW 35th St,
Davie, Florida 33314
Buy Tickets
Cost: 35-40-45

“South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall” presents the outstanding clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Anat Cohen Saturday, April 21 at 8:00 p.m. in elegant Bailey Hall on the Broward College A. Hugh Adams central campus located at 3501 SW Davie Rd. in Davie, FL 33314.The performance is preceded at 7:45 p.m. by “Ron’s 15” a jazz discussion. Tickets are $35-$40-$45; students 25 and under with valid ID $10. All sales final. For information and ticket purchase visit baileyhall.org or call (954) 201-6884.

A graduate of Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, her imagination was captured by jazz. She explored Sidney Bechet to Sonny Rollins. Now a seasoned veteran, the Jazz Journalists Association has voted Anat Clarinetist of the Year for the past nine consecutive years, and she has topped both the Critics and Readers Polls in the clarinet category in DownBeat magazine every year since 2011. Why? Because Anat plays beautifully and is compelling as the ultimate musical story-teller. Exposed to myriad forms of music, she was particularly taken with classic Brazilian choro. She has become a major exponent of it in her performances and recordings, both as a leader and sideperson. Demand for her performances in Brazil and around the globe has created a heavy travel schedule for this seemingly indefatigable charismatic artist. This performance features her touring quartet.

ARTISTIC PERSONNEL

Anat Cohen – clarinet and tenor saxophone
Gary Versace – piano and keyboards
Tal Mashiach – acoustic bass
Ferenc Nemeth – drums

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVkmBY4hg8s

This performance is underwritten in part by a generous donation
From Marlies and Helmut Kraemer

iFLY Fort Lauderdale to Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month with All Abilities 4/26/18

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iFLY Fort Lauderdale to Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month with All Abilities
Thursday, 04/26/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost: $39.95

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is celebrating ‘National Autism Awareness Month’ on Thursday, April 26 with an ‘All Abilities Night’ from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will benefit We Coach Foundation, a local organization that supports special needs families by providing guidance and community integration to those with developmental, cognitive and mental conditions. We Coach Foundation promotes inclusion, awareness and acceptance by educating and training the South Florida community.

iFLY’s ‘All Abilities Nights’ were created to encourage all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale in Davie where the dream of flight is attainable for everyone. All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. 

This two-hour special event includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles), two one-minute flights and a FREE video at the special event price of $39.95 (the regular price of this package is $69.95).

Additionally, throughout the month of April, iFLY Fort Lauderdale will donate $5 to We Coach Foundation for every ‘Top It Out’ package purchased. The two popular packages are ‘Top It Out’ with high flight, photo and video for $24.95 and ‘Top It Out’ package + G3, which includes the full-face G3 helmet, high flight, photo and video for $29.95.

To register for this event, visit www.iflyworld.com/fort-lauderdale or call 954-280-4359.

10,000 Maniacs To Perform At Amaturo Theater 4/26/18

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10,000 Maniacs To Perform At Amaturo Theater
Thursday, 04/26/2018 – 07:30 pm –
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Cost:

BUFFALO, NY –10,000 MANIACS will perform at Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $49.50-$64.50. For more information call 954-462-0222 or visit browardcenter.org.

Founded in1981 in Jamestown, NY, 10,000 Maniacs is one of the most enduring bands from the early “alternative rock” movement having released close to 20 albums, including 2015’s Twice Told Tales and 2016’s Playing Favorites, while consistently touring the U.S. and abroad. This multi-platinum band still receives rave reviews of their live perfomances.
While 2017 marked the the 30 year anniversary of the release of 10,000 Maniacs’ critically acclaimed, break-out album, In My Tribe, which Rolling Stone Magazine included in their “100 Best Albums Of The Eighties”, 2018 marks 3 significant anniversaries for the band. It was 25 years ago in 1993 that that 10,000 Maniacs made their iconic performance on MTV’s “Unplugged”; the released recording would go on to sell millions of copies. Later, in that same year, Mary Ramsey, a backing vocalist on “Unplugged,” began her tenure as lead singer for the band. And 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the release of their first full-length recording, Secrets of the I Ching, which caught the attention of BBC radio legend John Peel, who brought the band to the attention of millions of listeners worldwide. To celebrate these milestones on their 2018 tour, 10,000 Maniacs will play select acoustic sets including songs from Secrets of the I Ching and MTV Unplugged as well as their hit songs.
10,000 Maniacs include: Mary Ramsey, lead Vocals, viola; Steven Gustafson, bass guitar; Dennis Drew, keyboard; Jeff Erickson, guitar; John Lombardo, guitar; and Jerome Augustyniak, drums.
For more information visit:
http://www.maniacs.com

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Curator Tours In French 4/12/18

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Curator Tours In French
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Join Barbara Buhler Lynes, Ph. D., Sunny Kaufman Senior Curator, for a tour of Midnight in Paris and New York conducted in French.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Hosts Exclusive Behind the Stacks Tour 4/10/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Hosts Exclusive Behind the Stacks Tour
Tuesday, 04/10/2018 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hoch Heritage Research Center, Library & Archive at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free with general museum admission. General 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

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society will host an exclusive “Behind the Stacks” Tour of its Hoch Heritage Research Center, Library and Archive. This unique, exciting and educational tour, in remembrance of the centennial anniversary of the end of World War I, will feature rare books, curated photos and artifacts that highlight diverse perspectives of how residents of Florida and early Fort Lauderdale participated in the Great War. The special program is being held in honor of the 60th anniversary of National Libraries Week and in recognition of National Library Workers Day.

Free with general museum admission. General 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 on line at eventbrite.com or at the door.

For 56 years, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

Tea And Art History: David Hockney Painting And Photography 4/25/18

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Tea And Art History: David Hockney Painting And Photography
Wednesday, 04/25/2018 – 02:30 pm – 04:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $40

Attend the Sunny Kaufman Annual Lecture, which includes traditional afternoon tea followed by an art history lecture by Barbara Lynes, Ph.D., Sunny Kaufman Senior Curator, focusing on the painting and photography of David Hockney.

Tea: 2:30 pm

Lecture: 3:30 pm

$40 per person; $35 Museum member. Limited seating, paid reservations required

iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight 4/12/18

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iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is encouraging all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale’s All Abilities Event. This event has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion by making the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.

The event package includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles) and two, one-minute flights at the special event price of $39.95. Each flyer also gets a FREE video! All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. To see All Abilities flights in action, a video is available here.

Groove Cruise 1/10/19-1/14/19

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Groove Cruise
Thursday, 01/10/2019 – 01/14/2019 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Port Ft. Lauderdale
1024 Santee St, http://theconfluencegroup.com/,
los angeles, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: Multiple

Over 23,000 lives have been changed forever by an oceanic experience unlike anything on earth. From our humble beginnings in 2004 with a group of 125 friends has grown into the world’s largest floating dance music festival and the only music cruise that sails yearly from both coasts of the USA. There is no question your feet will hate you from 72-96 hours of non stop dancing and that you will need a vacation from this vacation! Sea you onboard, Captain.

South Florida’s Next Talent 4/16/18

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South Florida’s Next Talent
Monday, 04/16/2018 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Stache
109 SW 2nd ave,
Forth Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE

Night Gate Media is a local Marketing company trying to give chance to young artists. The reason of this audition is to help talents increase their popularity and get the exposure they need to succeed in their career. This casting is one in a million chance to show your latent and impress the judges.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s History Makers 2018 Presented by The Salah Foundation 4/5/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s History Makers 2018 Presented by The Salah Foundation
Thursday, 04/05/2018 – 06:00 pm –
New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $100 per person

Celebrate the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 107th birthday with dinner, drinks and dancing under the stars! This year’s special event fundraiser will honor Dev Motwani, president of Merrimac Ventures and founder and managing partner of Chieftain Residential, for his impact on the growth of the city and dedication to preserving our rich history and culture.

Enjoy cocktails and food stations from 15th Street Fisheries, CA Catering, Gran Forno, JEY Hospitality, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Whole Foods, LauderAle, Mango’s, The Royal Pig, Farm to Fork Meals and more on the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus.

Tickets for this year’s History Makers Gala are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online or by contacting Kamal Khan at (954) 463-4431, ext. 106, or via email at info@flhc.org. Seating is limited.

Micro Mini Muse 4/12/18

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Micro Mini Muse
Thursday, 04/12/2018, 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Children ages 3 -5 and their families will explore how our brains capture colors using tools and techniques seen in the works of Frank Stella on view in the exhibition Frank Stella: Experiment and Change.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

FREE First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Arts Alive 4/12/18

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FREE First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Arts Alive
Thursday, 04/12/2018, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights presented by PNC Arts Alive with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 4 – 8 pm.

Enjoy:

2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer
light bites in the Museum Café
free admission to exhibitions
hands-on art projects for all ages.
Schedule:

Micro Mini Muse (children ages 3 – 5) : 5- 7:30 pm

Mini Muse (children ages 5-10): 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Drop-In Arts for teens and adults: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 954-262-0258.

Mini Muse 4/12/18

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Mini Muse
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost:

Mini Musers (children ages 5-10) will explore how our brains capture colors using tools and techniques seen in the works of Frank Stella on view in the exhibition Frank Stella: Experiment and Change.

FREE and open to the public.

“Visitor Marketing 101: How to Capture the Tourism Market to Increase Sales” Luncheon Presented by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Council and the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Uptown Council 3/20/18

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“Visitor Marketing 101: How to Capture the Tourism Market to Increase Sales” Luncheon Presented by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Council and the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Uptown Council
Tuesday, 03/20/2018 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Sheraton Suites Hotel
555 W. Cypress Creek Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Website
Cost: $35- $60

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s GLBX Council, together with the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Uptown Council will present “Visitor Marketing 101: How to Capture the Tourism Market to Increase Sales.” The monthly luncheon will feature guest speakers Richard Gray, vice president LGBT+ of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Lisa Hoffman, chief marketing officer of Starmark. It is sponsored by Gary Lanham Group and Strauss Law Firm, P.A. Tickets are $35 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. Walk-in tickets are $60. To RSVP, visit www.ftlchamber.com/luncheon or contact Dolores Molina at (954) 462-8023 or dolores@ftlchamber.com.

The Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX), a council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, is Broward County’s premiere gay-friendly networking organization, maximizing our members’ business profitability. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the first Chamber in the state of Florida and one of the first in the nation to recognize the LGBT community as a major component of their membership. The contributions of the gay and lesbian business community within our city and surrounding area is a major driver of our local economy. For more information, visit www.ftlchamber.com/GLBX.

Music at Mickel featuring Across the Universe 4/20/18

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Music at Mickel featuring Across the Universe
Friday, 04/20/2018 – 04/20/2018 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Mickel Park
2675 NW 7th Ave.,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33311
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Cost: Free

The Music at Mickel Concert Series is back at Mickel Park for 2018! Every third Friday from January through April, we invite you to gather family and friends, bring a picnic, relax and enjoy several different genres of music. Come out to the last concert of the season featuring Beatles tribute band Across the Universe –it’ll be like seeing the real Fab Four in person!

Jane Bunnett & Maqueque at Bailey Hall 3/17/18

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Jane Bunnett & Maqueque at Bailey Hall
Saturday, 03/17/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Bailey Hall
3501 Davie Road,
Davie, Florida 33314
Website
Cost: 35-40-45

South Florida JAZZ, South Florida’s premier jazz organization, presents JANE BUNNETT & MAQUEQUE performance of “South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall” on Saturday, March 17th at 8:00 p.m. on the campus of Broward College in Davie.

The incredible team of saxophonist-flautist Jane Bunnett and her band (“Maqueque”) come to Bailey Hall March 17 at 8 pm, preceded by “Ron’s 15” at 7:45. a brief introduction to the band and the music. Bailey Hall is located on the Broward College campus at 3501 South Davie Road in Davie. They can be reached for info and tickets at baileyhall.org or (954) 201-6884. Tickets are $35-$40-$45; students 25 and under with valid ID $10. All sales final.

“With Maqueque, Canadian Jane Bunnett brings together an all-female band of Cuban all-stars for a sublime synthesis of modern jazz with a Cuban soul.” – Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Network

Thirty years! That’s how long soprano saxophonist-flutist Jane Bunnett has been involved with, immersed in, and dedicated herself to the music of Cuba.
The latest chapter in Jane’s excursion is Maqueque, Jane’s exciting, energetic, all-female, all-Cuban sextet. “Everything I’ve done has led up to this group, which is the perfect vehicle for now,” Jane says with pride. Brought together and led by Jane, all of the five players have grown into a tight ensemble and individually blossomed into confident composers. After winning a 2014 JUNO Award (the Canadian equivalent of a GRAMMY) for their eponymously named first recording, the 2017 sophomore release for Maqueque, “Oddara,” nominated for a 2018 GRAMMY® for Best Latin Jazz Album, expands upon the Afro-Cuban format established on the first effort, and further exhibits the superb collective talent that comprises this acclaimed, energetic group. Their invitations to two of the most prestigious jazz festivals in 2018, the Newport Jazz Festival and the Monterey Jazz Festival, also further validate Jane Bunnett as a prominent exponent of Afro-Cuban music optimized for global consumption.

Funding for South Florida JAZZ is provided in part by a grant from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division

Tea and Opera 3/27/18

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Tea and Opera
Tuesday, 03/27/2018 – 03/27/2018 02:30 pm – 04:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost: $ 35 to $ 40

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea followed by a performance by Florida Grand Opera Young Artists featuring music inspired by the exhibition Frank Stella: Experiment and Change.

Limited seating. Advance paid reservations required.

Tea: 2:30 pm | Opera: 3:30 pm

$40 per person; $35 museum members and FGO members.

RSVP call 954-262-0258

Nova Singers in Concert 3/18/18

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Nova Singers in Concert
Sunday, 03/18/2018 – 04:00 pm –
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
401 SE 15th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Discounted tickets of $15 are available online or from any member of the choir. Regular-priced tickets of $20 are available concert day at the door.

The Nova Singers, Nova Southeastern University’s premier community chorus, are bringing their talents to First Pres! Currently celebrating their 42nd singing season together, the 140-member strong Nova Singers have enjoyed performing a wide range of choral music, including a cappella, jazz, classical and symphonic genres, as well as several concert tours and recordings. They have performed all over the world, including Carnegie Hall and Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

2018 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Presented By Turkish Airlines – Ft. Lauderdale 4/5/18

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Presented By Turkish Airlines – Ft. Lauderdale
Thursday, 04/05/2018 – 06:45 pm – 09:30 pm
Huizenga Park
32 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $40 per participant. No registrations accepted after March 7, 2018

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run presented by Turkish Airlines, a three circuit 5K (3.1 mile) Run Walk, will once again wind its way through the streets of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party”, the run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size – and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory.

As part of the tri-county race circuit, $1 per participant of the Fort Lauderdale run will benefit United Way.

Florida Archaeology Month & Family Fun Day At Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 3/4/18

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Florida Archaeology Month & Family Fun Day At Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Sunday, 03/04/2018 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost: Free. Activities will take place outside the New River Inn.

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS) is celebrating Archaeology Month with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Families are invited to delve into the art and science of studying our past with hands-on demonstrations, interactive learning stations and a children’s archaeological dig.

Easter Bunny Hops Into The Galleria At Fort Lauderdale’s Spring Garden 3/17/18

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Easter Bunny Hops Into The Galleria At Fort Lauderdale’s Spring Garden
Saturday, 03/17/2018 – 03/31/2018 10:00 am –
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: Visits with the Bunny are free. Photo packages start at $24.99.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, invites families to visit the Easter Bunny at its Spring Garden and create cherished memories.

Easter Bunny Will Hop Into The Galleria’s Spring Garden For Special Needs Children 3/18/18

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Easter Bunny Will Hop Into The Galleria’s Spring Garden For Special Needs Children
Saturday, 03/18/2018 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
More Information
Cost: Visits with the Bunny are free. Minimum photo package is $24.99 with portion of proceeds to benefit Arc Broward. Space is limited and families are encouraged to reserve a time in advance with the sensory Bunny.

For the first time ever, children with special needs and their families will have the opportunity to visit the Easter Bunny this spring at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. In partnership with Autism Speaks’ Bunny Cares program, this sensory friendly event allows families with children with special needs to experience the time-honored tradition of visiting the Easter Bunny in a comforting environment. Many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers and to accommodate physical and developmental needs. This is a wheelchair accessible event.

No More Tears Happy Hour 3/28/18

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No More Tears Happy Hour
Wednesday, 03/28/2018 – 03/28/2018 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
The Wilder
701 E Broward Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $20

Join No More Tears for a happy hour for a cause at Fort Lauderdale’s newest hot spot! Guests will enjoy a complimentary craft cocktail created by The Wilder, as well as regular happy hour specials ($3 off drinks from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Guests can mingle with founder and former Bollywood actress Somy Ali, as well as survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. All proceeds will benefit No More Tears’ victim assistance programs.

No More Tears is a South Florida nonprofit organization founded by former Bollywood actress Somy Ali that assists and empowers survivors of domestic violence and human and sex trafficking. Since its founding in 2007, Ali and her team of volunteers have helped nearly 20,000 survivors start a new life free from abuse.

Westfield Broward Hosts Beauty and Balance Events March 10th and 11th 3/10/18 and 3/11/18

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Westfield Broward Hosts Beauty and Balance Events March 10th and 11th
Saturday, 03/10/2018 – 03/11/2018 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Westfield Broward
8000 W Broward Boulevard,
Plantation, Florida 33388

Cost: Free

Westfield Broward is launching their Beauty and Balance program during the entire month of March featuring month long retailer promotions to promote Beauty, Health and Wellness to the local community. A full schedule of events will take place Saturday, March 10th and Sunday, March 11th and are free and open to the public from noon to 4pm.

On Saturday, March 10th the community can enjoy Beauty and Balance themed activities including a braid bar, nail art, make-up seminar, hair demonstrations, healthy food samplings, and tips on how to pose for photos and selfies. One lucky winner will have the chance to have her makeup done by a celebrity makeup artist at the event.

Sunday, March 11th, the fun continues with several fitness classes provided by the City of Plantation. The day will start with Zumba, and continue with Yoga and Self Defense and additional classes, demonstrations and activities.

The weekend events will be held at the main stage area in JCPenney Court. Mall guests can capture their photos in a prop-themed photo booth. There will also be giveaways and raffle prizes with the Beauty and Balance theme. The first 100 registered guests each day will receive a special Westfield Broward gift. Additional entries will have the opportunity for a chance to win gifts from stores in the mall.

Retailers participating include Macys, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Roots to End, Queen of Everything, Chick-fil-A, Bath & Body Works and Yankee Candle. Additional members of the community participating include Beauty Anatomy Institute, Hits 97.3 own Kimmy B, and Pro Makeup artist Marsha Santil.

“We are here for our community and proud to partner with our retailers, City of Plantation and local business. We are excited for this event and want to help people feel their best both inside and out,” said Westfield Broward General Manager, Angel Cabrera.

Westfield Broward Mall is located at 8000 W Broward Boulevard in Plantation.
During the entire month of March, health, beauty and wellness promotions and activities will be available on Westfield’s website https://www.westfield.com/broward and social media www.facebook.com/westfieldbroward or Instagram @Westfieldbroward

Our Time With Sondheim 3/16/18

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Our Time With Sondheim
Friday, 03/16/2018 – 03/18/2018 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
333 Tarpon Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets with priority seating are priced at $40, plus a small service fee.

The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will present “Our Time With Sondheim,” an inspiring evening of music from Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, with special guest performances by Broadway and opera superstars Lisa Vroman and Martha Bartz. The Chorus with its very special guest stars will perform two shows that will pay tribute to the consummate American composer and lyricist known for more than a half-century for his contributions to musical theater.

Performances will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church located at 333 Tarpon Drive in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, March 16 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 18 at 4 pm.

Special guest star Lisa Vroman is a Broadway Leading Lady who holds the record for most performances as Christine Daae’ in Phantom of the Opera. Recognized by the great Cameron Mackintosh as “one of American Musical Theater’s most beautiful voices,” Harold Prince says that “few ladies today possess the exquisite voice, clarity and range of Lisa Vroman.”

Joining Vroman and the Chorus is opera titan Martha Bartz, an in-demand Mezzo Soprano direct from a performance at Lincoln Center in New York. She was the winner of the 2010 Classical Singer convention in NYC (Musical Theater), the 2008 NYC NATS competition and a finalist in the 2009 International Lotte Lehmann Cybersing competition.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Secret Garden Experience (Fort Lauderdale) 2/24/18

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Secret Garden Experience (Fort Lauderdale)
Saturday, 02/24/2018 – 06:00 pm – 03:00 am
MASS District
844 NE 4th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE + Paid After Party

Secret Garden returns to Fort Lauderdale once again to take over the up and coming neighborhood known as MASS District within Flagler Village. Experience never before seen concepts using multiple spaces, galleries and shops that will foster a village of interactivity unlike any other.

ART WALK EXPERIENCE (6PM – 12AM)
\ FREE BLOCK PARTY EVENT

The first part of the day: the Art Walk Experience, explore interactive painting experiences, live music performances and dozens of craft vendors with works you will only find there. Enjoy mouthwatering bites from our specially curated food trucks at our Sound Off Silent Disco Beer Garden featuring an array of local brews to guzzle. Leave your mark on our Wall of Secrets and community Paint by Numbers while capturing the amazing time you are having with a new photo booth installation. Take in the visual eye candy while voting for your favorite live painter at our Street Art Battle between world class muralist also displaying at our very first Street Art Gallery.

Street Art Gallery Artist
– AUDET, BLUzE´, CHEETA, Drake Arnold, Gons, Jah Hysell, MASTRO, PapabearATL, RaeGrand, Raw Deviations, Sampl3s, SLiM, Tragek1

Street Art Battle Live Painters
– Round 1 featuring BLUzE´ VS SLiM
– Round 2 featuring CHEETA VS Raw Deviations
Hosted by MASTRO

Interactive Experiences
– Virtual Reality by VR Miami
– Paint by Numbers by Mysterylias Arts
– Sound Off Beer Garden
– “Wall of Secrets”

Later, you can experience cutting edge environments and sounds at our Secret Garden After Party from 9PM to 3AM happening at The Hub FTL in MASS District and will feature performances from special guests COCODRILLS along with Donnie Lowe, Grant Grosky and Freak The Disco.

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Celebrate & Play with us in an Art Battle Fundraiser that entertains & inspires for a great cause! Artistic genius emerges as Live Artists Battle for your tips to WIN front wall space in the Art Attack Gallery and 25% of proceeds bring the Mindful Art Program to at-risk youth.

The Hub FTL will be transformed into the premier destination for the Secret Garden After Party with headliners COCODRILLS featuring immersive VR journeys, 3D printing workshop, Graffiti Gallery and much more!

Tula Bistro & Garden will be opening its doors this Artwalk and whether you’re Heathen or Vegan we’ve got you covered. Cuban Style Lechon, Southern Style Whole Hog Vegan Pulled “Pork”
Baked Mac n Cheese Vegan and Heathen Collard Greens Heathen! Come-n-Get Yer Grub On!!

Join us during Secret Garden Artwalk to indulge in our Creative Oasis experience! Explore The Great Project’s creative studio spaces and meet the artists. Wander around StudioJ & our art gallery halls to feast your eyes on local art.

While at The Great Project, drop by Studio C and encounter resident artist Leah Baumwell coastal inspired artwork.

Coming off major shows at the Polk Art Museum, Art Miami, Scope, and more, Jason Myers exhibits Exactly, Who Are We? with MAC FINE ART Art Galleries for a one-of- a-kind curated show.

Phoenix Niewidok’s unique one of a kind denim skirts and scarves inspired by music and art and fashion only at Skirtzophrenic at The Great Project!

MANY MORE TBA

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CONFIRMED FOOD VENDORS:
Bloque 45
Euro Kitchen LLC
Mister Food Pasteles
MR Q
The Zen Juice Company

CONFIRMED CRAFT VENDORS:
Boards By Shore
Brandon Koek Art
Broward County Prop A
Chains By Lauren
Chic Vibe
dERA Jewelry
Embellished Unicorn
Flora Studio
GLOWrious Bath + Body
Isabelle Hendrix
Jade Maxx Henna
Joni Couture
Los Peroles De Gey
Rosmio
Scarfisized
Shop Anomalous
U-style 28
Yunique Art

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For vending opportunities during Secret Garden – Art Walk Experience & After Party (Ft. Lauderdale) contact #SecretGardenExp directly at info@secretgardenexp.com.

Presented by:
Minimax / Light Up The Night / MASS District / Secret Garden

LIPS’ “Night of Stars” as the Official SMART Ride Kick-off Fundraiser 3/8/18

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LIPS’ “Night of Stars” as the Official SMART Ride Kick-off Fundraiser
Thursday, 03/08/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
LIPS Restaurant
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334

Cost: $50 – $75

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will once again present “A Night of Stars” as the official kick-off fundraiser for the 15th Annual SMART Ride (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2018), a 165 Mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West planned for this November. This highly anticipated event, hosted by Lips’ show hostess Nicolette with a special appearance by Michael Dean as Cher, will feature celebrity guest servers: Mark Angle, Mark Hunter, Mark Kent, Seth Leverance and Julie Seaver.

To reserve your seats for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” in support of SMART Ride, please call SMART Ride at (866) 696-7701 or visit thesmartride.org.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Networking Mixer 2/22/18

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Networking Mixer
Thursday, 02/22/2018 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Sea and Olive
2390 Wilton Dr,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305

Cost: Free

Join Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Council for drinks, mouth-watering food and incredible networking. Come ready to make lasting business connections!

To RSVP please email Michael Goodman at michael@goodmanpr.com.

Music at Mickel featuring Caribbean Chillers 3/16/18

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Music at Mickel featuring Caribbean Chillers
Friday, 03/16/2018 – 03/16/2018 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Mickel Park
2675 NW 7th Ave.,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33311
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Cost: Free

The Music at Mickel Concert Series is back at Mickel Park for 2018! Every third Friday from January through April, we invite you to gather family and friends, bring a picnic, relax and enjoy several different genres of music. Jimmy Buffett tribute band Caribbean Chillers will be rocking the park this month, playing every hit from “Margaritaville” to “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

L Bar Music And Cocktail Lounge Announces February Lineup 2/15/18 – 2/24/18

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L Bar Music And Cocktail Lounge Announces February Lineup
Thursday, 02/15/2018 – 02/24/2018 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
L Bar Music and Cocktail Lounge
1 Seminole Way,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314

Cost: Free

– L Bar, the intimate cocktail and live music venue located in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, announces its February entertainment lineup. With its array of rhythmic sounds offering something for everyone, the contemporary lounge invites guests to relax, socialize and indulge in handcrafted cocktails including a Valentine’s Day special, available on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Below is an overview of the upcoming entertainment schedule for the month of February:

Friday, Feb. 2 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bay Kings Band (Pop/R&B/Funk)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Nu Disco Boys (DJ) (Old School/Nu Disco)
Saturday, Feb. 3 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hen Siso (Resident DJ)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Pee Wee (Lounge/Nu Disco)
Thursday, Feb. 8 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. La Linea “Latin Night”
Friday, Feb. 9 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. K3 Band (Lounge/Nu Disco) 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Nu Disco Boys (DJ) (Old School/Nu Disco)
Saturday, Feb. 10 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. DJ Pee Wee (Lounge/Nu Disco)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Cardi (Lounge/Nu Disco)
Thursday, Feb. 15 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. La Linea “Latin Night”
Friday, Feb. 16 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Wesley Phillips Band (R&B/Blues)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Nu Disco Boys (DJ) (Old School/Nu Disco)
Saturday, Feb. 17 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hen Siso (Resident DJ)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Pee Wee (Lounge/Nu Disco)
Thursday, Feb. 22 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. La Linea “Latin Night”
Friday, Feb. 23 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. K3 Band (Lounge/Nu Disco)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Nu Disco Boys (DJ) (Old School/Nu Disco)
Saturday, Feb. 24 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hen Siso (Resident DJ)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Cardi (Lounge/Nu Disco)

The property also hosts Hard Rock Sessions, a series of impromptu, intimate live musical performances by both well-known and rising alternative rock acts. Recent performers have included Bastille; Portugal. The Man; New Politics and more. Grammy-winning rocker Melissa Etheridge has also graced the L Bar musical stage to play a set of her top hits and mingle with fans. To experience Hard Rock Sessions, follow on Facebook: @SeminoleHardRockHollywood.

In addition to live music, L Bar offers a selection of cocktails ranging from riffs on the classics to unique and inventive creations. Guests can toast to the day of love with a special Valentine’s Day Cocktail ($14) featuring vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, strawberries and white crème de cocoa.

Signature cocktails include the Passion Flower – passion fruit, lemon juice and Ketel One; Queens Park Swizzle – Ron Zacapa rum, mint, bitters and lime; and the Dos – Kah Reposado Tequila, Tabasco, cilantro, agave and lemon. For those looking for a refreshing spirit-free drink, creative offerings include the Blood Orange Cooler with blood orange, lime, agave, soda water, and mint; Grape Rosemary Smash with green grapes, honey, simple syrup-infused rosemary, lime and soda water, topped with rosemary sprigs; and Watermelon Cilantro Fresca with watermelon chunks, cilantro, lime, agave, simple syrup, soda water and a pinch of salt.

Music schedule is subject to change. There is no charge for shows at L Bar.

Collective Identity 2/17/18

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Collective Identity
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
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Cost: Free

da Fonseca Contemporanea is proud to invite you for the opening reception of COLLECTIVE IDENTITY, featuring works by Howard Schwartzberg and Jesse Hickman, to be held on February 17th 6-10PM, in conjunction with the Wilton Manors Art Expo.

The exhibition will run from February 14th – March 10th, 2018.

da Fonseca Contemporanea is located at 2201 Wilton Drive – Wilton Manors, FL 33309.

For questions please contact Aster da Fonseca at 202 494 1111.

da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
aster@dafonsecacontemporanea.com
www.dafonsecacontemporanea.com

Deliver The Dream’s A 7th Annual Red Hot White Party 2/23/18

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Deliver The Dream’s A 7th Annual Red Hot White Party
Friday, 02/23/2018 – 07:00 pm –
FAT Village
521 NW 1st Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $50

Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, is turning-up the heat at its 7th annual Red Hot White Party presented by PNC Bank. This year’s stylish soiree will feature a sizzling charity date auction showcasing some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes of all ages at the top of their careers. Proceeds from the event will benefit Deliver the Dream’s 2018 Autism Retreat that will host as many 15 families (at no cost to the participants) to help them enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships with other families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Robyn Harper at Deliver the Dream at (954) 564-3512 or at robyn.harper@deliverthedream.org.

Deliver The Dream’s 7th Annual Red Hot White Party 2/23/18

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Deliver The Dream’s 7th Annual Red Hot White Party
Friday, 02/23/2018 – 07:00 pm –
FAT Village
521 NW 1st Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $50

Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, is turning-up the heat at its 7th annual Red Hot White Party presented by PNC Bank. This year’s stylish soiree will feature a sizzling charity date auction showcasing some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes of all ages at the top of their careers. Proceeds from the event will benefit Deliver the Dream’s 2018 Autism Retreat that will host as many 15 families (at no cost to the participants) to help them enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships with other families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Robyn Harper at Deliver the Dream at (954) 564-3512 or at robyn.harper@deliverthedream.org.

National Texas Two Step CPR Training throughout Miami-Dade and Broward 2/24/18

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National Texas Two Step CPR Training throughout Miami-Dade and Broward
Saturday, 02/24/2018 – 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Rick Case Arena
3301 College Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: Free

Texas Two Step CPR is an annual event whose purpose is to engage the public and educate them on the benefits of compressions-only/hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Training will take place at the Miami-Dade county locations on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th. The Broward county event will take place only on Saturday the 24th.

During 5-minute training sessions, participants learned how to act quickly in the event of cardiac emergencies by following two easy steps: 1) Call 911 and 2) Initiate hands-only CPR.

Compressions-only CPR is easy to perform, and can be done by the layman in emergency situations in order to buy time until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
The event was created by a group of medical students in 2016 after recognizing the need to train more Texans in lifesaving, hands-only CPR. In its inaugural year the event trained more than 4,200 individuals.

To date, this project has trained over 10,000 people in the use of compressions-only CPR with the help of more than 1000 medical students.
To learn more, please visit https://www.tx2stepcpr.com

Celebrate Fort Lauderdale Matriarch Ivy C. Stranahan’s 137th Birthday With Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 2/23/18

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Celebrate Fort Lauderdale Matriarch Ivy C. Stranahan’s 137th Birthday With Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Friday, 02/23/2018 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club
20 S. Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: General Admission is $45 and the Friends of Ivy package is $100, which includes special gift at the event.

Celebrate the 137th birthday of Fort Lauderdale’s Ivy Cromartie Stranahan! As a proud steward of our community’s past helping to make our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society will partner with the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club to offer a festive luncheon in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy short presentations about Ivy’s remarkable contributions to our city and region including her role as the first local schoolteacher. The event will serve as a kick-off to Women’s History Month.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Funding Arts Broward Presents Its 2018 Spring Luncheon 3/13/18

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Funding Arts Broward Presents Its 2018 Spring Luncheon
Tuesday, 03/13/2018 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Cost: $55

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County will presenting its Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting with special guest presenter Brett Karlin, Artistic Director and Conductor of Master Chorale of South Florida. A chorale performance is also planned during the luncheon event.

To purchase tickets or learn more about FAB! including how to be a member or support the arts, please email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com or visit www.fundingartsbroward.org.

Professional Development Workshops for Artists led by Susan Caraballo 2/16/18

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Professional Development Workshops for Artists led by Susan Caraballo
Friday, 02/16/2018 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Girls' Club
723 NE 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $50; Student Discounts Available

Join us for a two-part workshop series for artists, writers, and other creatives led by Susan Caraballo.

Writing an Effective Artist Statement
This hands-on workshop on how to write an effective and persuasive artist statement, will take participants through the different uses of an artist statement, giving their “elevator pitch,” and creative writing exercises as tools to describe their work. Workshop is limited to 20 participants. Participants are asked to provide a digital version of their current artist statement and bring two hard copies for peer review. Participants are encouraged to bring writing materials or a laptop to the workshop.

Demystifying the Art of Proposal Writing
Whether participants are in the midst of a proposal and want feedback or they want to delve into writing proposals, this workshop provides a hands-on approach to the process. Through a combination of writing exercises, discussions, and a mock panel, participants will gain first-hand experience in the grant writing and grant making process. Workshop is limited to 20 participants. Participants are asked to fill out a mock artist fellowship application before the workshop. The application is emailed at the time of registration. The application deadline is a few days prior to the workshop. Applications will be peer reviewed by participants. Participants are encouraged to bring writing materials or a laptop to the workshop.

Trio da Paz at Bailey Hall 2/17/18

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Trio da Paz at Bailey Hall Feb 17
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 07:45 pm –
Bailey Hall
3501 Davie Rd NW 35th St,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: 35-45

On Saturday February 17, South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall presents Trio da Paz. Featuring three of Brazil’s most in-demand musicians, Trio da Paz updated the infectious spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music by the fusion with North American jazz sensibilities and vocabulary. Formed in 1990 by guitarist Romero Lubambo, acoustic bass virtuoso Nilson Matta, and Brazil’s swingingest drummer, Duduka da Fonseca, the trio has redefined Brazilian jazz with their harmonically adventurous interactions, daring improvisations, and fluid rhythmic undertow. All three players are seasoned masters of both jazz and Brazilian music and possess impressive resumes that have given the band worldwide recognition.

“Trio da Paz has been delivering blue-chip Brazilian jazz for decades, and the group shows no signs of slowing down. This is a band that keeps getting better with age.”
– Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

The concert will start at 8 PM, preceded by “Ron’s 15” — a quarter-hour of Ron Weber’s presentation. Tickets are on sale from $35 to $45 at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/10161030. Student and senior discounts are also available. Bailey Hall is located on the Broward College campus at 3501 Davie Road in Davie, FL 33314. For more info visit baileyhall.org, southfloridajazz.org, or phone (954) 201-6884.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=83&v=KV9jjcjchJ8

Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build 2/17/18

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Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 07:00 am –
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
401 SE 15th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: A minimum donation of $100 per person or $500 per team is required to participate.

Pedals up! Join First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale for the sixth annual Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build event. The bike route begins at the church and heads east down Las Olas Boulevard. The 25-mile ride continues north on A1A, turning around at the Hillsboro Inlet. The 50-mile ride continues north, turning around at Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach. There will be a delicious post-ride brunch for all participants from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

All donations will be applied toward a homeownership in Broward County, fulfilling Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Kathy Craven at wrcrv@aol.com or (954) 593-0423.

Komen’s Run for the Pink 6K 2/18/18

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Komen’s Run for the Pink 6K
Sunday, 02/18/2018 – 06:30 am – 10:30 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Cost: 35.00

On Sunday, February 18, 2018, Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale will partner with the Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon to present the 4th Annual Run for the Pink 6K.

The Run for the Pink is a unique opportunity for participants to be part of the excitement and energy that will surround the annual Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon, while also promoting positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. All runners will celebrate together at the finish line – on the shoreline of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean! 100 percent of the proceeds from Run for the Pink will benefit Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

THEME
This year’s theme is Rock N Roll! So get your best rockstar attire and run for the 1 in 8 women who are dianosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. We challenge you to Run Fast and Rock Harder this year because we will be awarded the *Best Dressed Rockstar* at the Finish Line.

Don’t want to run alone? Invite your friends and family to start a team with you and cross the Finish Line as a Rockstar Team!

FEES
Early Bird Registration (Until January 31, 2018):
Walker/Runner: $35

February 1-15, 2018:
Walker/Runner: $40

February 16-17, 2018:
Walker/Runner: $45

Registration will be available at the Publix Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday, February 16th & 17th. There will be NO event day registration.

Black History Month: Dillard Center for the Arts Student Art Show & Sale 2/4/18

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Black History Month: Dillard Center for the Arts Student Art Show & Sale
Monday, 02/04/2018 – 02/28/2018 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society will showcase a preview of visual arts media from the talented advanced placement art students at Dillard Center for the Arts. The preview will be on February 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The month-long exhibit with works for sale, co-curated by Celestin Joseph, advanced placement studio arts instructor at Dillard Center for the Arts, will highlight the cultural diversity of African Americans who contributed to and are still impacting the vibrant fabric of Fort Lauderdale. The preview is free with general admission Museum tickets that can be purchased online, in advance.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Black History Month: A Community Conversation with Artist & Historian Anthony Thompson 2/17/18

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Black History Month: A Community Conversation with Artist & Historian Anthony Thompson
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 01:00 pm –
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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As the New Mount Olive Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is proud to present a Community Conversation with Metropolitan Diversity Theater Company artist and historian Tony Thompson. The program, entitled “New Mount Olive Church Members: Agents of Change” will recognize members of the congregation who are, were and remain valiant agents of change within in the Fort Lauderdale community. The Community Conversation with Tony Thompson is free with general admission Museum tickets that can be purchased online, in advance.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Leadership Broward Foundation’s “Fun Lunch” 3/16/18

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Leadership Broward Foundation’s “Fun Lunch”
Friday, 03/16/2018 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina
2301 SE 17th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
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Cost: Tickets are priced at $75 for current Leadership Broward members and $100 for non-members.

The Leadership Broward Foundation will honor seven influential South Florida community leaders during its annual “Fun Lunch” on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Loyal event attendees and newcomers are invited to this epic event which will include lunch and laughter, sponsored by the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina.

The “Fun Lunch” honorees echo the Leadership Broward Foundation’s mission to develop and inspire individuals to serve the South Florida community. This year’s unique theme will be “Gods & Goddesses,” with parodies of ancient Greek mythological figures such as Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Hera and Aphrodite. “Fun Lunch” will amuse guests as they enjoy a delicious lunch and stage presentation of the honorees. The lineup of honored guests includes:

• Ashley Boxer, Class XXX, Director of Government Relations for Memorial Healthcare System
• Shelly Bradshaw, Class XXVVIII, Vice President of Operations for Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Joy Carter, Class XXI, Licensed Realtor for Keller Williams
• Terry Frank, Class XXIII, Director of Marketing and Strategic Projects for BBX Capital
• Tim Hogans, Class XXIII, External Affairs Area Manager for Florida Power and Light Company
• Jene Kapela, Class XXX, President and Founder of Kapela Leadership Solutions and CEO of Adventures in Voluntourism
• Michael Long, Class IX, Chief Development Officer for The Broward Partnership

Tickets are priced at $75 for current Leadership Broward members and $100 for non-members. For more information, please contact Andrew Zullo at (954) 767-8866 or andrew@leadershipbroward.org.

Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Tru-Hearts Luncheon at Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale 2/7/18

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Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Tru-Hearts Luncheon at Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 02/07/2018 – 11:45 am – 01:45 pm
Truluck's at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $75 (includes complimentary valet parking)

The Heart Gallery of Broward County and Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House have teamed-up to launch the first-ever Tru-Hearts Luncheon as a “friend”-raiser and opportunity to shine a light on those who are making a difference in the lives of children and families. Heather Moraitis, City Commissioner-elect for Fort Lauderdale District 1, will be the first recipient honored during the inaugural event taking place at Truluck’s restaurant at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. The seated luncheon will also feature informal modeling, networking opportunities, a raffle and a chance to meet the Heart Gallery leadership team.

Fort Lauderdale’s Heather Moraitis has a long history of caring for children and families. After graduating from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in education, Moraitis worked abroad for the US Navy in Italy overseeing two child development centers. After returning to Fort Lauderdale, she parlayed her love of family into her role as education consultant for Jack and Jill Children’s Center helping relocate the center from Sailboat Bend to its current location on Broward Boulevard. Moraitis taught elementary school at Westminster Academy before serving as the school’s director of development. As president of the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Moraitis helped launch the Fort Lauderdale Independence Training & Education (FLITE) Center for youth aging out of foster care. During her time in the Junior League, she also helped author a nutrition program for 2nd grade students which was implemented in Broward County Public Schools. Moraitis is a recipient of the Governor’s Points of Light Award and the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award for her service to the community. Heather participated in Leadership Broward, Lifeworks Leadership, Women in Leadership and Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership. She is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Navy League Fort Lauderdale Council and a prior member of the City of Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board. Since 2008, Moraitis has volunteered for the YMCA of South Florida and she currently serves on the board of the Coral Ridge Isles Homeowner’s Association. She is married to Representative George Moraitis and they have two teenage daughters.

Tickets are $75 per person with complimentary valet parking coutesy of The Galleria. For tickets and more information please call GPR at (954) 446-0806.

Watch the Big Game at Bokamper’s! 2/4/18

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Watch the Big Game at Bokamper’s!
Sunday, 02/04/2018 – 06:00 pm –
Bokamper's
3115 NE 32nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Cost: Reserved Seating (Includes Open Bar and Buffet): $99, tax and gratuity not included

The Big Game is almost here! Whether you’re looking to cheer for your favorite team, pick the best commercial, or watch Justin Timberlake’s halftime performance, Bokamper’s – with televisions covering every wall – is the perfect place to enjoy the fun!

In addition to the action on TV, Bokamper’s will offer an Open Bar (premium house liquor included) and a big game buffet, plus prizes and giveaways for guests.

Big Game Buffet includes:
o Mojito Lime Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
o Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips
o Lobster Mac & Cheese
o BBQ Chicken & Bacon Potato Skins
o Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya
o Bo’s Award Winning Smokehouse Ribs
o Bo’s Signature Wings
o Medium “Killer B” Wings
o Brownies & Cookies
o Full Open Premium Bar

Available at all Bokamper’s locations.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s Harry Potter Book Night Fantastic Beasts 1/2/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s Harry Potter Book Night Fantastic Beasts
Thursday, 02/01/2018 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $10 – $100 (not including service fees); Children under 6 are free

Calling all muggles, witches and wizards-in- training! You are hereby summoned to attend the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s “Harry Potter Book Night: Fantastic Beasts” on Thursday, February 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.! Join thousands of Harry Potter fans from all around the world in this fourth annual celebration of the global paperback edition release of the new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling (Bloomsbury Children’s Books).

The fun begins at the 1905 New River Inn housing the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale (231 SW Second Avenue) where guests will sign-in and gather to visit the Sorting Hat and discover to which Hogwarts house they owe allegiance – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin.

Visitors will enjoy scrumptious themed refreshments and snacks including a butterbeer mixology introduction and then take part in a scavenger hunt for fantastic beasts guaranteed to make every visitor a certified Magizoologist.

Small groups will embark on an exclusive tour of the enchantingly bedecked historical attraction featuring the Potter-esque 1907 King Cromartie House Museum with its fully furnished turn-of-the-century charm, period children’s toys and even the “room under the stairs.” In the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse, children will reside at period wooden desks while they view an entrancing demonstration of Severus Snape’s potion creation class. A Quidditch match will also take place on the lawn.

“Harry Potter Book Night: Fantastic Beasts” is sponsored by Barnes & Noble Booksellers and the Broward County Cultural Division with support from the local Harry Potter Alumni Club.

Tickets for “Harry Potter Book Night: Fantastic Beasts” (which includes Fort Lauderdale Historical Society museum admission) are Hogwarts students (children ages six and up) $10; Hogwarts (and museum) members $20; Hogwarts aficionados (adult non-members) $25 and Grand Sorcerers (adults) $100 which includes a VIP package with a Barnes & Noble voucher for a complimentary reserved copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling (Bloomsbury Children’s Books), the Hogwarts Library Book Stunning new paperback edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter novels, with the fully updated 2017 text, featuring a gorgeous foil effect jacket. Children under age six are free. (Prices do not include online handling fees). Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harry-potter-20th-anniversary-and-book-night-tickets-41537887941.

For more information about the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s “Harry Potter Book Night: Fantastic Beasts,” please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” 2/3/18

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“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives”
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 03/10/2018 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Art Gallery 21
600 NE 21 Court,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
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Cost: Free

In honor of Black History Month, Art Gallery 21 and the City of Wilton Manors are proud to present “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” from Saturday, February 3 – Saturday, March 10. This distinctive exhibit will feature seven original quilts from the collection of Janet Dolland, advocate of the celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective.

Formed in the isolated African American hamlet of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, in the early 20th century, this collective of women ranges in ages from 19 to 90 and has been recognized by such organizations as the U.S. Postal Service, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, N.Y., and the National Museum in Washington, D.C. These quilts symbolize the individuality of the quilters’ multigenerational approach to African American art and culture.

In addition to the exhibit, Dolland will be giving lectures on quilting Saturday, February 3 at Art Gallery 21 and Thursday, February 8 at Old Dillard High School (1001 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

This project is sponsored by in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council through the Cultural Investment Program.

“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” will be available for viewing Thursdays through Saturdays from noon – 8 p.m. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime display!

Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale Family Fun Day in support of Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 1/20/18

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Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale Family Fun Day in support of Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Saturday, 01/20/2018 – 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale
2871 N. Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
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Cost: Free

Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale will host a special “Family Fun Day” in support of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event at Orchard Supply Hardware (2871 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale) will offer guests a history-focused experience with an interactive archaeological dig with the Florida Public Archaeology Network for kids. Adults and children will delight in live pottery making and vibrant Seminole artist demonstrations. Refreshments will be served and a special raffle will take place.

This partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is part of Orchard Supply Hardware’s commitment to neighbors helping neighbors. Orchard Supply Hardware will help renovate the New River Inn room for a new school program. Since opening one year ago, the store has been supporting local causes such as Friends of Birch State Park, The Pride Center at Equality Park, South Florida Symphony, John Offerdahl’s Hand Off Foundation, Deliver the Dream, Kiwanis Wilton Manors, Salvation Army and more to be announced.

For more details, please facebook.com/OrchardSupplyFortLauderdale or call (954) 563-2066.

Saturday Sessions 1/6/17

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Saturday Sessions
Saturday, 01/06/2018 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Megaphone
808 NW 13th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
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Cost: Free

An exciting monthly event featuring poets, actors, singers, and more in a festival-type atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

Saturday Sessions is a monthly gathering bringing dynamic performances to the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale (Historic Sistrunk). It is a free community event featuring live theatre, music, poetry, and more.

At Saturday Sessions, community organizations will have opportunities to advertise their services, and small businesses will have a platform to grow and engage new audiences. The mission of Saturday Sessions is to create an authentic cultural exchange between emerging artists and a community prepared to support them.

This has been made possible by support from the following Community Foundation of Broward Funds: Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, The Robert Elmore Family Fund and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund.

Grille Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/17

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Grille Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration
Sunday, 12/31/2017 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Grille 401
401 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Join Grille 401 on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2018 at our Grille Gatsby soiree. Guests can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 8 pm – 10 pm Ketel One and Moet bottle specials will be offered all day long. Beginning at 8 pm, guests can enjoy $25 unlimited champagne.

Monty Alexander at Bailey Hall Jan 20 1/20/18

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Monty Alexander at Bailey Hall Jan 20
Saturday, 01/20/2018 – 07:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Bailey Hall
3501 Davie Road,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: 35-45

Jan 20 at 7:45: South Florida JAZZ, South Florida’s premier jazz organization, presents the Monty Alexander Trio. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on D-Day, Monty Alexander is a self-taught pianist with prodigious skills that were evident from age four. Nominated for a Grammy in 2011 for his CD “Harlem-Kingston Express LIVE” and for a 2014 Soul Train Award for “Harlem-Kingston Express 2: The River Rolls On,” his playing retains a strong Caribbean influence, but with a significant bebop flavor and bright swinging feeling. Influenced by Nat Cole, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, and Wynton Kelly, Alexander is known for his surprise musical twists and the ability to build dramatic suspense. His roots are evident in all of his playing, both on piano and melodica.

Artistic Personnel

Monty Alexander – piano and melodica
J.J. Shakur – double bass
Jason Brown – drums

Tickets are $35-$45 ($10 for students) at southfloridajazz.org or 954-201-6884. Bailey Hall is on the Broward College campus at 3501 Davie Road, Davie FL 33314.

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB!) “A Night at the Museum” Returns to NSU Art Museum 1/8/18

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB!) “A Night at the Museum” Returns to NSU Art Museum
Monday, 01/08/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $75

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its second annual “A Night at the Museum.” Attendees will have the opportunity to browse art selections from “Frank Stella: Experiment and Change,” which will be on display through July 8, 2018 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. The exhibition spans the artist’s 60-year career from the late 1950’s to the present and is composed of approximately 300 paintings, relief sculpture and drawings encompassing his work as an American painter, sculptor and print maker in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, will be available to offer expert insight on Stella’s exhibition.

Live music, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine and spirits will add to this special event. To coincide with the collection, guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

Dine-In Movie & Dinner Night 12/22/17

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Dine-In Movie & Dinner Night
Friday, 12/22/2017 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Cost:

Enjoy the featured movie, “The Santa Clause” with choice of hamburger/hot dog, chips, 1 non-alcoholic beverage, popcorn, movie viewing, pool access, and 3-hour complimentary valet parking.
Price: $19.95/ Adult and $9.95/ Child (3-12)
Register here: http://bit.ly/2nTeuXx

Remix Your Year at W Fort Lauderdale 12/31/17

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Remix Your Year at W Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 12/31/2017 – 08:00 pm –
W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Eventbrite
Cost: $170

Kick off the New Year with a bang at W Fort Lauderdale’s ‘Remix Your Year’ New Year’s Eve blowout. Dress in your sparkly best and live it up during the last few hours of 2017 with a dance party starting at 8pm in the Great Hall. In between busting your best moves to live tunes and mingling about, enjoy three complimentary cocktails and dig into the never-ending dinner buffet curated by award-winning chef Stephen Starr, which includes roasted Manhattan strip, Mediterranean grouper, and selection of veggies and decadent sweet treats. Blow 2017 a kiss goodbye as you sip on a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight and groove your way through hundreds of balloons falling from above.

Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale to showcase artist, model and furniture designer Lee Dahlberg 12/16/17

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Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale to showcase artist, model and furniture designer Lee Dahlberg
Saturday, 12/16/2017 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Orchard Supply Hardware
2871 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306

Cost:

Orchard Supply Hardware Fort Lauderdale will host a special meet and greet with Lee Dahlberg and preview his latest You Son of a Bench repurposed furniture collection in support of The Pride Center at Equality Park. Shoppers will enjoy refreshments, a gift with purchase and tours of the two-level store.

As an artist for more than 20 years, Dahlberg creates strikingly beautiful furniture by taking pieces he finds and repurposing them into functional art. At Orchard Fort Lauderdale, Dahlberg will showcase an assortment of unique furniture such as desks, chairs and dressers. You Son of a Bench will donate 20% of each item sold to The Pride Center.

WALK Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Kick-Off Party 1/24/18

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WALK Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, 01/24/2018 – 01/24/2018 05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
Artserve
1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Website
Cost: $25

MADD Broward County is kicking off the 2018 La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Ultimate Software with a fun event at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The event will feature delicious bites by BRIO Tuscan Grille Plantation and mocktails by LaCroix. Guests will enjoy a silent auction and raffle prizes.

Special guests include Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale Honorary Chairperson Sheriff Scott Israel, MADD National Board Vice Chair Heather Geronemus, and other local dignitaries.

MADD Broward Kick Off Chairs are Rachel Perz & Stephan Greco.

Donation items are being accepted for the kick-off party’s auction. For more information, contact madddash@gmail.com.

For more information about the Eighth Annual La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by Allegiance Crane brought to you by Ultimate Software, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Brew and Wit Comedy with the Alpha B!tch Lindsay Glazer 11/30/17

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Brew and Wit Comedy with the Alpha B!tch Lindsay Glazer
Thursday, 11/30/2017 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Next Door at C&I Studio
537 Northwest 1st Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Buy Tickets
Cost: 10

This month’s Brew and Wit Comedy show will feature an exclusive performance from the one and only Alpha B!tch, Lindsay Glazer, as she makes her Miami debut after returning from California. Get ready for a night full of limitless laughs, as Glazer takes the stage in another hilariously epic comedy show. “I decided to mix 3 of people’s favorite things: Comedy, drinking, and me. I couldn’t mix in people’s other favorite things otherwise we’d all be arrested, but hey, stick around for the after party, you never know,” said Glazer!

Stand out stand-up comedian Lindsay Glazer hails from Florida but splits her time between the clubs in NYC, LA and Miami. She’s also currently touring, with dates scheduled all over the country. Raised in Peoria, Illinois, Glazer has performed her unique brand of Alpha B!tch stand-up in over 30 cities nationwide including NYC, LA and Miami and won’t stop until she’s performed in all of them! Her work includes a great deal of writing for several distinguished websites and blogs. Glazer is also a wife, mother, criminal defense attorney, and of course The Alpha B!tch.

Buy your ticket now before it’s too late and use the 2 for 1 voucher code MediaVoucher2for1 to bring a guest for free. https://brewandwit1130.eventbrite.com

Brew and Wit Comedy with the Alpha B!tch Lindsay Glazer 12/14/17

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Brew and Wit Comedy with the Alpha B!tch Lindsay Glazer
Thursday, 12/14/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Next Door at C&I Studio
537 Northwest 1st Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Buy Tickets
Cost: 5-10

End the year with some Alpha B!tch cheer as the one and only Alpha B!tch, Lindsay Glazer, takes stage in another hysterically funny Brew and Wit Comedy Show. Come out for an amazing stand-up performance, food trucks, and booze! “It’s our farewell to 2017 show and really this year can go screw itself. So let’s drink and laugh together one last time and hope 2018 doesn’t suck too” said Glazer.

Stand out stand-up comedian Lindsay Glazer hails from Florida but splits her time between the clubs in NYC, LA and Miami. She’s also currently touring, with dates scheduled all over the country. Raised in Peoria, Illinois, Glazer has performed her unique brand of Alpha B!tch stand-up in over 30 cities nationwide including NYC, LA and Miami and won’t stop until she’s performed in all of them! Her work includes a great deal of writing for several distinguished websites and blogs. Glazer is also a wife, mother, criminal defense attorney, and of course The Alpha B!tch.

Tickets can be purchased on: https://lindsayglazer.com/lindsay-glazer-performance-dates/#BrewandWitDec14
For half price with this voucher code: 2for1BrewandWitDec14
Hurry before it’s too late!

Saturday Sessions 12/2/17

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Saturday Sessions
Saturday, 12/02/2017 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Megaphone
808 NW 13th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Website
Cost: Free

Saturday Sessions is a monthly gathering bringing dynamic performances to the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale (Historic Sistrunk). It is a free community event featuring live theatre, music, poetry, and more.

At Saturday Sessions, community organizations will have opportunities to advertise their services, and small businesses will have a platform to grow and engage new audiences. The mission of Saturday Sessions is to create an authentic cultural exchange between emerging artists and a community prepared to support them.

Florida Panthers Announce Bokamper’s Return as the Official Watch Party Location 12/11/17

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Florida Panthers Announce Bokamper’s Return as the Official Watch Party Location
Monday, 12/11/2017 – 07:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Bokamper's Plantation
1280 S Pine Island Rd,
Plantation, Florida 33324

Cost:

Hockey is in full swing! The Florida Panthers have announced the return of Bokamper’s as the team’s official watch party destination for the 2017-2018 season.
Want to watch hockey surrounded by Panthers fans? We’ve got you covered! Stop by Bokamper’s in Plantation on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. when the Panthers play the Red Wings in Detroit. Bokamper’s will host six watch parties throughout the Panthers season.
In addition to the action on TV, Bokamper’s will offer specials, giveaways, and games for guests including:
• $9.99 “Florida Panther Burger”
• 5 for $15 Coors Light Buckets
• $7.99 New Amsterdam Doubles
• 10% Team Discount When Wearing Panther Gear!
• 75-cent Wings and Half Off Boneless Wings (Monday Watch Parties)
• $5 Hand Crafted Burgers served with American Fries (Tuesday Watch Parties)
• $9.99 Sizzling Chicken Fajitas & $.99 Margaritas & Modelos (Thursday Watch Parties)

When:
• Monday, December 11, 2017 vs. Red Wings (Bokamper’s Plantation)
• Thursday, January 4, 2018 vs. Bruins (Bokamper’s Plantation)
• Thursday, February 1, 2018 vs. Sabres (Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale)
• Tuesday, February 20, 2018 vs. Maple Leafs (Bokamper’s Miramar)
• Tuesday, March 6, 2018 vs. Lightning (Bokamper’s Plantation)
• Saturday, March 31, 2018 vs. Bruins (Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale)

Where:
Bokamper’s locations are as follows:
• Plantation: 1280 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324
• Fort Lauderdale: 3115 NE 32nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
• Miramar: 15550 SW 29th Street, Miramar, FL 33027
• Naples: 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples, FL 34109
• Estero: 8001 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928

Botox meets fashion soirée, your holiday’s one-stop destination to shop and get pampered. 11/30/17

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Botox meets fashion soirée, your holiday’s one-stop destination to shop and get pampered.
Thursday, 11/30/2017 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
La Vie en Blanc
4150 North Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Cost: FEE

Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique, South Florida’s first dental spa is combining two of every girl’s favorite things for this year’s Holiday Party; fashion and beauty. Enjoy an exciting night of holiday shopping while getting spoiled with exclusive on-site beauty treatments featuring mini-massages, botox and fillers. Dr. Patty’s team will ensure guests leave wrinkly-free for the holidays, while La Vie en Blanc, luxury bridal boutique will take care of all fashion needs to find the perfect present.

Guests can take advantage of special offers in non-surgical, cosmetic procedures administered by Dr. Patty to safely turn back the hands of time for the upcoming holidays. Attendees will be able to chat with knowledgeable beauty professionals regarding all special treatments, all while enjoying drinks and getting pampered for this year’s festivities.

Everyone in attendance can take advantage of $10/unit Botox, $5/unit Dysport, and Fillers starting at $500/syringe.

The Thrill of Saving at iFLY Indoor Skydiving 11/24/17

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The Thrill of Saving at iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Friday, 11/24/2017 – 11/27/2017 12:00 am –
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 W State Rd 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY Indoor Skydiving has Black Friday deals that will blow you away!

Save 50% with these limited time packages. Just in time for the holidays!

Guests can share flights with up to five people. But these deals won’t last. Book now and fly anytime.

Packages include training class with personal instruction and 10 flights + 5 high flights + 5 photos + 5 videos

Offer valid November 24-27, 2017.

Winterfest Boat Parade 2017: Enjoy the Show at Bokamper’s! 12/9/17

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Winterfest Boat Parade 2017: Enjoy the Show at Bokamper’s!
Saturday, 12/09/2017 – 06:30 pm –
Bokamper's Fort Lauderdale
3115 NE 32nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Cost:

Perched right on the Intracoastal Waterway, Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale is the perfect spot to watch this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. With prime seating in a casual setting, Bokamper’s is offering a relaxing atmosphere for those looking to take in the show while enjoying delicious food and drinks.

VIP seating offers front row access to the magnificent light displays aboard this year’s mega yachts which will parade down the waterway in a dazzling spectacle of light and sound – transforming the Intracoastal into a floating stage. Seating includes a four-course menu featuring:
• First Course: Tuna Poke or Keys Crab Chowder
• Second Course: Winterfest Salad
• Third Course: Boneless Beef Short Ribs or Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese or Chicken Piccata
• Fourth Course: Harvest Cheesecake or Florida Key Lime Pie

Enhance your dining experience with one of Bokamper’s special Winterfest cocktails:
• Classic Penicillin: Best Paired with the Tuna Poke ($10)
• Paloma: Best Paired with the Chicken Piccata ($10)
• New York Sour: Best Paired with the Boneless Beef Short Ribs ($10)

Please Join Designer Lisa Limer To Sip And Shop The Bela Monde Collection 11/18/17

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Please Join Designer Lisa Limer To Sip And Shop The Bela Monde Collection
Saturday, 11/18/2017 – 11/18/2017 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
North Beach Village
600 Breakers Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Cost:

Please join Designer Lisa Limer to sip and shop the Bela Monde Collection.

Bela Monde was created by travel photographer Lisa Limer who was fascination with her discoveries and explorations around the world as a renowned travel photographer for highly coveted fashion and travel publications. Lisa inspired by her original photographs of the world’s most classic, captivating architectural landmarks and retreats digitally transforms her images to create one-off, abstract and colorful patterns on silk, all of which are thoughtfully crafted by artisans with a distinct focus on detail and quality.

RSVP: BelaMonde@TaraInk.com

A Salute to Veterans! Bokamper’s to Host 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Event 11/13/17

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A Salute to Veterans! Bokamper’s to Host 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Event
Monday, 11/13/2017 – 05:00 pm –
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32 Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Cost: FREE

In honor of our nation’s First Responders, as well as those who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. military, Bokamper’s will be hosting the 2nd annual First Responder Appreciation Event on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 5 p.m. Join the Honorable Chip Lamarca, Broward County Commissioner, and the Thank You First Responder Organization in thanking all First Responders and recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. This special night features:

• First Responder Welcome and Pre-Game Tailgate Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers watch party at 8:30 p.m.
• A live performance of the Thank You First Responder Organization’s National Anthem by Matt Jackson, First Responder, at 9:45 p.m.

The initial 500 First Responders will receive two complimentary beverages at the Pre-Game Tailgate Happy Hour. All others who donate $5 to the Thank You First Responder, Inc. and the Sauvens “Vince” Castelly Fund get a wristband for two beverages and will participate in personally greeting and thanking local First Responders.

Royal Pig Pub Offering Free Meal For Veterans 11/11/17

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Royal Pig Pub Offering Free Meal For Veterans
Saturday, 11/11/2017 – 11:00 am – 01:00 am
Royal Pig Pub
350 Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost:

FREE MEAL FOR VETERANS AT ROYAL PIG PUB

(Fort Lauderdale, November 5, 2017) Royal Pig Pub is inviting all Veteran’s to a complimentary meal in honor of Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11th. Veteran’s can choose from one of five popular menu items including the Royal Pig Pub Burger, Chicken Club, Chopped Salad, Killer Buffalo Shrimp or Beignets. Those interested must present their Military ID. Promotion is for dine in only. This offer is not valid with any other discounts and is one per person. Royal Pig Pub is located at 350 E Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

About Royal Pig Pub
Whether you are craving great food or a classic cocktail Royal Pig Pub has you covered. Enjoy some of our handcrafted cocktails made from only the freshest ingredients we also carry a wide variety of beer and wine. From our appetizers to our pub favorites Chef Stanton Bundy has created a mouthwatering menu that will have you craving more. The weekend Brunch menu is served until 3:00 pm. Royal Pig Pub also has the Healthy Pig Lunch Menu every Monday- Friday. For more information visit www.RoyalPigPub.com or call (954) 617-7447 to make your reservation.

Lulu’s Bait Shack Offering Free Meal for Veterans 11/11/17

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Lulu’s Bait Shack Offering Free Meal for Veterans
Saturday, 11/11/2017 – 11:00 am – 02:00 am
Lulu's Bait Shack
17 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Cost:

FREE MEAL FOR OUR NATION’S HEROS AT LULU’S BAIT SHACK

(Fort Lauderdale, November 8, 2017) Lulu’s Bait Shack is inviting all Veterans to a complimentary meal in honor of Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11th. Veterans can choose from one of five popular menu items including the Buffalo Shrimp appetizer, Chicken Fingers appetizer, Lulus Cheese Burger, Cajun Club Po-Boy Sandwich and Cajun Sampler Platter. Those interested must present their Military ID. Promotion is for dine in only with purchase of a beverage. This offer is not valid with any other discounts and is one per person

Lulu’s Bait Shack located at 17 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Lulu’s Bait Shack offers beautiful ocean views, live music, food, fun and fishbowls. Guests will also be able to enjoy the many live bands. Founded on Cajun Cuisine and Mardi Gras morals, Lulu’s brings only the best of the bayou to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, visit Lulu’s Bait Shack on Facebook or Lulusbaitshack.com.

Turn Your Week Day into WOW Day! iFLY Fort Lauderdale Offers $29.95 Weekday Flights 11/6/17

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Turn Your Week Day into WOW Day! iFLY Fort Lauderdale Offers $29.95 Weekday Flights
Monday, 11/06/2017 – 11/16/2017 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
iFLY
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325
Website
Cost: $29.95

iFLY Fort Lauderdale, a modern indoor skydiving experience, is offering discounted weekday flights priced at $29.95 until November 16, 2017. (This Earn Your Wings Package is normally priced at $69.95.) At iFLY, people of all ages and abilities can experience human flight in a safe, comfortable and fun environment – without having to jump out of an airplane. Each indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering that replicates the sensation of freefall, creating conditions that allow people to fly on a smooth cushion of air. With the help of iFLY-certified flight instructors, customers learn to fly, control their bodies in the air and experience true human flight.

When:
Offer valid Monday-Thursday through November 16, 2017
Enter Promo Code WOWDAY

How:
Guests can visit www.iflyworld.com to choose the city they’re in and reserve a flight. Book your flight by choosing your location and the date and time you want to fly. After adding a flight to your cart, make sure to use the code WOWDAY when checking out. For more information, call 954-280-4359 or email sales.fortlauderdale@iflyworld.com.

“Art, Culture Feeding” – AtHomeWithArt Showcase 2017 at the Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show 11/17/17, 11/18/17, 11/19/17

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“Art, Culture Feeding” – AtHomeWithArt Showcase 2017 at the Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show
Friday, 11/17/2017 – 11/19/2017 03:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: $10.00 adult admission and $1.00, 11 and under (online and at the Box Office); Save $3.00 on adult admission when purchasing tickets online by November 16, 2017.

The Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show and the Weston Art Guild presents, “Art, Culture Feeding” – A visual banquet and artist encounter showcase set before you by eleven WAG members. “Art, Culture Feeding” reflects the multicultural composition in its members work. Nourishment is digested through color, texture, complex subjects, wet on wet techniques, geometric shapes, repetition of color and line. Dining will facilitate freedom to explore, as well reflect and enhance conscious and unconscious awareness. Hoping to titillate taste buds that will lead to new possibilities and transformative thoughts of ourselves and the world. Bon Appetite!

Participating artists include: Monica Azpurua, Patricia Beltran, Becky Blackwood, Susan Gillingham, Eliane Harvey, Alexandra Jones, Magdaly Montenegro, Consuelo Mora, Lifrancis Rojas, Steve Romero, and Lynda Sauls. The showcase is curated by Lynda Sauls.

Free Homebuying Seminar Paint a Brighter Financial Future with your New Home 11/2/17

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Free Homebuying Seminar Paint a Brighter Financial Future with your New Home
Thursday, 11/02/2017 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Young At Art Museum
751 Southwest 121st Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost: FREE

Learn about the home buying process and loan options available to you! Take a free guided tour of Young At Art / Museum from 5pm to 7pm. Enjoy the five exhibition galleries which provide an authentic, interactive artistic, historical and cultural experience, while learning to make better financial choices.

Saturday Sessions 11/4/17

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Saturday Sessions
Saturday, 11/04/2017 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Megaphone
808 NW 13th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Website
Cost: Free

An exciting monthly event featuring poets, actors, singers, and more in a festival-type atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

Saturday Sessions is a monthly gathering bringing dynamic performances to the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale (Historic Sistrunk). It is a free community event featuring live theatre, music, poetry, and more.

At Saturday Sessions, community organizations will have opportunities to advertise their services, and small businesses will have a platform to grow and engage new audiences. The mission of Saturday Sessions is to create an authentic cultural exchange between emerging artists and a community prepared to support them.

3 Secret Love Essentials for Meeting Your Perfect Match 11/12/17

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3 Secret Love Essentials for Meeting Your Perfect Match
Sunday, 11/12/2017 – 09:30 am – 11:00 am
Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 Southeast 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Eventbrite
Cost: $15

3 Secret Love Essentials is a dynamic one-hour seminar designed to help you immediately start transforming your experience of dating.

You’ll learn:
Why what you’ve been doing isn’t working
How to discover and dissolve what’s really in the way of finding “the One”
The #1 shortcut for finding true love
Effective ways of raising your standards so you can meet your perfect match
The biggest mistake when dating to marry
A surprising fact about where you can find your perfect match
And so much more!
The event is practical, inspiring, and exciting. Even singles who feel like they’ve tried everything and nothing’s worked will be pleasantly surprised to find themselves on a new and clearer path to love. The seminar is a great opportunity to get a taste of the Meet to Marry Method™ and see how it can really accelerate your process of “Being the One to Find the One.” — finding your true love and best friend… now.

Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Tickets may be purchased at the door for a premimum price of $30 if space is available. This is a small venue and we are expecting a capacity crowd. So yes you can buy tickets at the door but you should consider buying online before the event is sold out.

What can I bring into the event?
Just bring yourself. We’ll provide a workbook and a pen you can use if you’d like to take notes. We also provide some great refreshments.

Tickets available on Eventbrite ($15): https://​3secretsbrickell.eventbrite.com/

Veronica M. Fall Trunkshow 10/19/17

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Veronica M. Fall Trunkshow
Thursday, 10/19/2017 – 10/22/2017 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Lilac And Lilies Boutique
2541 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Cost:

Just in time for fall, Lilac And Lilies will host a VIP shopping party featuring exclusive styles straight from Los Angeles by the highly coveted Veronica M, a brand synonymous with fun and bold prints. On Thursday, October 19, the boutique will provide a sneak peak of new styles from the fall/winter collection including seasonal dresses for day and night, winter florals, vintage-inspired prints and bold accessories.

VIP guests will enjoy an evening of fashion, delectable hors d’oeuvres, refreshing cocktails and 20 percent off Veronica M. purchases. In addition, attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a piece from the designer’s seasonal collection.

Following the trunk show, Lilac And Lilies will showcase the collection to the public throughout the weekend with a 15 percent discount, sweet treats and mimosas until Sunday, October 22.

Breakfast with Santa presented by Broward Health 11/18/17

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Breakfast with Santa presented by Broward Health
Saturday, 11/18/2017 – 09:00 am – 11:00 am
Truluck's at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: $25 per person; children under the age of two admitted free

The Galleria’s annual “Breakfast with Santa” presented by Broward Health is open to children and families who will enjoy a buffet style breakfast at Truluck’s, musical performances by Florida Youth Orchestra and Florida Children’s Theatre, plus the chance to meet Santa.

This annual event is the launch of Santa’s stay at The Galleria to take keepsake portraits for a nominal fee.

Orchards One Year Anniversary Celebration 10/28/17

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Orchards One Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, 10/28/2017 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Orchard Supply Hardware
2871 N Federal Hwy,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Facebook
Cost: Free

To celebrate the one year anniversary of its Fort Lauderdale location, Orchard Supply Hardware will host a free family-friendly celebration. Attendees will enjoy in-store trick-or-treating with the Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors, a kids Halloween costume contest, arts and crafts with Young at Art Museum and pet adoptions with Abandoned Pet Rescue. The best costume will receive a $100 Orchard gift card!

Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show 11/17/17 – 11/19/17

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Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show
Friday, 11/17/2017 – 11/19/2017 03:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: $10.00 adult admission and $1.00, 11 and under (online and at the Box Office); Save $3.00 on adult admission when purchasing tickets online by November 16, 2017.

The Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show is South Florida’s answer for all fall home design and improvement needs. Choose from a wide selection of products and services from small gifts for the holidays to large hurricane renovation projects.

Show features include: landscaping inspiration seminar with Chris Lambton of DIY Network’s “Yard Crashers;” Hurricane Season seminar with NBC 6 Meteorologist, Steve MacLaughlin; Aging in Place: Creating a Forever Home seminar with Lisbeth Linert, owner of LCL Interiors; Home Style 411: Room vignettes made exclusively for the Show designed by South Florida Interior Designers, Francy Arria of Max Space Design; Veronica Brown of Klassik Designs & Events; Daniel Lugo Ferrara of Arkimodel; and Roberta Black of RB Designs; #AtHomeWithArt: An artist encounter and art showcase presented by the Weston Art Guild. Meet artists: Monica Azpurua, Patricia Beltran, Becky Blackwood, Susan Gillingham, Eliane Harvey, Alexandra Jones, Magdaly Montenegro, Consuelo Mora, Lifrancis Rojas, Steve Romero and Lynda Sauls.

Save $3.00 on full price admission tickets purchased online by November 16th. Visit the website for details and follow on social media for updates: @FLHomeShows #FLHomeShows.

Clinical Research and Clinical Trials 8/13/18

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Clinical Research and Clinical Trials
Monday, 08/13/2018 – 08/14/2018 08:30 am – 06:00 am
Japan
2 Chome-20-4 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan,
Tokyo, Florida 111-0034
RSVP / Register
Cost: S$955

Meetings International proudly announces “International Meeting on “Clinical Research and Clinical Trials” scheduled on August 13-14, 2018, Tokyo Japan. The theme of the meeting is “Strengthening the bond of Clinical Research and Medical Practice”.

Clinical Research Meeting 2018 main slogan is to address the challenges in making a safer, sustainable and affordable system for medication, and health through consolidating the underpinning clinical research platforms. Researcher and Expertise who’s in these subjects need in-depth understanding. It’s important to share knowledge with others due to newly generated problem. For that they need a plat form to share their knowledge. We could say we create a golden opportunity for those people expose their knowledge through this conference.
In addition to attending the conference, we invite you to experience Tokyo, the beautiful and famous city in Japan, which attracts people from around the world.

Spf17 Doodle Party at Laser Wolf 10/14/17

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Spf17 Doodle Party at Laser Wolf
Saturday, 10/14/2017 – 05:00 pm – 02:00 am
Laser Wolf
901 Progresso Dr.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Join us for the final Doodle Party of the SPF’17 season with a “mature-audience” Doodle Party at The Laser Wolf in Fort Lauderdale!

Put your beer goggles to good use, and enter the beer closet, if you dare! We will have the walls covered in blank paper for your doodling pleasure. Come in any time during open hours until last call. At the end of the night, we will take down your doodles to make the Volume 2, Issue 3 SPF’17 Doodle Zine with your contributing words, scrawls, comics, cartoons and doodles. You can pre-order your co-authored Doodle Zines, with all proceeds going to support SPF’17.

No purchase necessary to doodle, 21+ only at the bar.

Beat the event day rush and purchase early-bird SPF’17 beer wristbands at a discounted rate for the Laser Wolf bar, sponsored by Cigar City Brewing and Oskar Blues Brewery, at Spf’17: Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale.

SPF’17 is the second annual Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale, organized by Girls’ Club and Is Projects, an opportunity for the regional print-making, book-making and zine-making community to share ideas and showcase new work for one special day in Fort Lauderdale.

Seu Jorge Presents The Life Aquatic A Tribute to David Bowie 10/7/17

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Seu Jorge Presents The Life Aquatic A Tribute to David Bowie
Saturday, 10/07/2017 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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In commemoration of David Bowies recent passing, Seu Jorge performs a special tribute to him while recreating the set to the film A Life Aquatic on stage alongside screens crafted as boat sails that will be displaying images from the film. Limited VIP Meet & Greet tickets available.

iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight 10/12/17

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iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight
Thursday, 10/12/2017 – 10/12/2017 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is encouraging all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale’s All Abilities Event. This event has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion by making the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.

The event package includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles) and two, one-minute flights at the special event price of $39.95. Each flyer also gets a FREE video! All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. To see All Abilities flights in action, a video is available here.

iFLY Stimulates Minds with STEM Education Program 9/27/17

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iFLY Stimulates Minds with STEM Education Program
Wednesday, 09/27/2017 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 W State Rd 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is aiming to encourage K-12+ students to pursue careers in the fields of math and science with an innovative in-tunnel STEM Education program.

iFLY allows its participants to engage in hands-on experiments to safely enjoy the thrill of flight while applying integral math and science skills to the experience. The educational program has been programmed and developed by local educators to align with what students are learning in the classroom today.

Pinot’s Palette Paint & Sip Studio to Host Public Grand Opening 10/13/17

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Pinot’s Palette Paint & Sip Studio to Host Public Grand Opening
Friday, 10/13/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pinot’s Palette
Satori Building,
1115 East Sunrise Blvd., Florida 33304
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Pinot’s Palette, a national paint and sip franchise known for providing guests with an exciting experience of art and wine, is opening a new location in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The vibrant upscale studio is scheduled to host its Grand Opening on Friday, October 13, 2017. Pinot’s Palette offers paint and sip-themed, private parties, and corporate team-building events.

A tribute to Vincent van Gogh kicks off the public Grand Opening on Friday, October 13, 2017 and features Simply A Starry Night, French bites and special prizes. Guests sign up online to attend a two- or three-hour painting class. A featured painting, guided by a local artist, is recreated step-by-step. Guests can bring their drink of choice. The studio provides all art supplies, aprons, wine glasses, corkscrews, plates, ice buckets and ice.

iFLY Stimulates Minds with STEM Education Program 9/13/17

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iFLY Stimulates Minds with STEM Education Program
Wednesday, 09/13/2017 – 05:30 pm – 09:00 pm
iFLY
11690 W State Rd 84,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is aiming to encourage K-12+ students to pursue careers in the fields of math and science with an innovative in-tunnel STEM Education program.

iFLY allows its participants to engage in hands-on experiments to safely enjoy the thrill of flight while applying integral math and science skills to the experience. The educational program has been programmed and developed by local educators to align with what students are learning in the classroom today.

SPF17 Doodle Party at IS Projects 9/30/17

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SPF17 Doodle Party at IS Projects
Saturday, 09/30/2017 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
IS Projects
17 NW 5th ST,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Join us in celebration for Is Projects’s three year anniversary while gearing up for Spf’17: Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale with a Doodle Party at IS Projects in the FATVillage Arts District!

We will have the front gallery walls covered in blank paper for you to doodle your heart out!

At the end of the night, we will take down your doodles to make the Volume 2, Issue 2 SPF’17 Doodle Zine with your contributing words, scrawls, comics, cartoons and doodles.

We’ll be Doodle Partying with snacks, cookies, soda, beer and Doodle Zine pre-orders, with all proceeds going to support SPF’17.

SPF’17 is the second annual Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale, organized by Girls’ Club and Is Projects, an opportunity for the regional print-making, book-making and zine-making community to share ideas and showcase new work for one special day in Fort Lauderdale.

SPF is made up of a MARKET of over 50 exhibitors of prints, books, zines and everything in between, a giant STEAMROLLER printing event, live DEMOS that bring to life different print-making processes and techniques, hands-on WORKSHOPS that invite the inner artist in all to break out and create, a STAGE for the exploration and discussion of the print/book/zine sub-culture in South Florida, and of course, local beer and food trucks!!

Exhibitor application now available.

iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight by Helping Differently-abled People Realize the Dream of Flight at Monthly ‘All Abilities’ Event 9/14/17

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iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight by Helping Differently-abled People Realize the Dream of Flight at Monthly ‘All Abilities’ Event
Thursday, 09/14/2017 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost:

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is encouraging all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale’s All Abilities Event. This event has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion by making the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.

The event package includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles) and two, one-minute flights at the special event price of $39.95. Each flyer also gets a FREE video! All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. To see All Abilities flights in action, a video is available here.

BrightStar CU’s Homebuying Seminars 9/12/17

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BrightStar CU’s Homebuying Seminars
Tuesday, 09/12/2017 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
BrightStar Credit Union
2400 Davie Rd,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: FREE

You are invited to attend BrightStar CU’s Homebuying Seminar. It’s free. Learn about the home buying process, Mortgage loan requirements and the different home loan options available.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat. bscu.org/seminars or 954-486-2728 Ext. 5017

Tuesday, September 12th- Davie Branch
Tuesday, September 19th- Margate Branch
Thursday, September 28th- Pompano Beach Branch

All seminars are from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Visit bscu.org/locations for address and directions.

Spf17 Doodle Party 9/22/17

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Spf17 Doodle Party
Friday, 09/22/2017 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
TATE'S Comics + Toys + Videos + More
2566 N. University Dr.,
Lauderhill, Florida 33351
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Cost: Free

SPF’17 is coming!! Join us in kicking-off the SPF’17 season at Tate’s Comics and Toys in Lauderhill with a Doodle Party! We’ll have the gallery walls upstairs at Bear and Bird Gallery covered in blank paper. Come in any time between August 24 and September 22 to doodle.

Doodle once, doodle twice, doodle everyday until the Doodle Party on Friday, September 22, 5-8pm when we take down your doodles and make the Vol. 2, Issue 1 of the SPF Doodle Zine with your contributing scribbles, drawings, words, scrawls, comics, cartoons and doodles. We’ll be Doodle Partying with snacks, Tate’s Comics exclusive raffle prizes, cookies, soda, beer and Doodle Zine pre-orders, with all proceeds going to support SPF’17.

SPF’17 is the second annual Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale, organized by Girls’ Club and IS Projects is an opportunity for the regional print-making, book-making and zine-making community to share ideas and showcase new work for one special day in Fort Lauderdale. SPF is made up of a MARKET of over 50 exhibitors of prints, books, zines and everything in between, a giant STEAMROLLER printing event, live DEMOS that bring to life different print-making processes and techniques, hands-on WORKSHOPS that invite the inner artist in all to break out and create, a STAGE for the exploration and discussion of the print/book/zine sub-culture in South Florida, and of course, local beer and food trucks!!

Exhibitor application now available, apply at www.spf-ftl.com/apply.

More info at www.spf-ftl.com.

2018 American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala 5/5/18

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2018 American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala
Saturday, 05/05/2018 – 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida FL 33316
Website
Cost: $300 per person

The 2018 American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on May 5, 2018, which is Cinco de Mayo. The theme is “Let’s Fiesta!” It will be hosted by Dale McLean, in-arena host for the Miami Heat. This year’s chairperson is Lori Castle and co-chair is Heather Frantz. The Gala will feature silent as well as live auctions, a cocktail hour, dinner reception and dancing.

Tickets are $300 per person and $5,000 per tables of 12
Visit www.CelebrationGalaBroward.com or www.facebook.com/AmericanCancerSocietyBrowardUnitGala.

All levels of sponsorship are currently available from $5,000 to the $50,000 Presenting Sponsor.
In-kind sponsors include Republic National Distributing Company, Alore’ Event Firm, Lifestyle Media Group and Duree & Company. Contact Alicia DeLuca, development manager, at Alicia.DeLuca@cancer.org or 954-200-7520.

City Theatre and Island City Stage present Shorts Gone Wild 5 8/17/17-9/10/17

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City Theatre and Island City Stage present Shorts Gone Wild 5
Thursday, 08/17/2017 – 09/10/2017 08:00 pm –
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Hwy.,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Website
Cost: $35

City Theatre and Island City Stage present the return of Shorts Gone Wild 5, South Florida’s hottest LGBT-themed short play festival. Take 6 actors, 8 playwrights, 4 directors and let them loose and you get 8 short, funny, provocative and thoroughly entertaining plays that have become a much-anticipated annual treat. To add to the fun, audience members choose the order of the plays so the show is different every night! Shorts Gone Wild is refreshing summer fun that features brand new scripts from local playwrights in addition to pieces from nationally recognized playwrights. It’s up close and in your face in South Florida’s hottest intimate theatrical space.

4th Annual Big Bad BBQ for Special Olympics 9/14/17

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4th Annual Big Bad BBQ for Special Olympics
Thursday, 09/14/2017 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Danto Builders
5601 Powerline Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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Cost: $25 for FLDCP members and $35 for non-members who register by August 31. $45 at the door for everyone.

Join Danto Builders and the Florida Design & Construction Professionals (FLDCP) for the 4th Annual Big Bad BBQ and professional networking event benefiting Special Olympics Florida!

Guests can feast on all-you-can-eat BBQ and drinks, including ribs, chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, sides, cornbread, beer, wine, champagne and dessert, and enjoy auctions, live music by KC and the Sunshine Band vocalist James Magnole, and live art by local therapeutic mobile artist Nikipaint Studios! The Broward Health bus will also be on site offering free heart-rate checks. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, mix and mingle with Broward’s most passionate Special Olympics athletes, and enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment.

Key sponsors for this year’s Big Bad BBQ include Dave Giannone’s Complete Marine, Larry Kline Wholesale Meats, Village Grille and Village Pump, freshpoint, Sally Sherman Salads, Hott Leggz, Funky Buddha Brewery, Sea Watch, Oak & Cane Rum, Coccadotts Cake Shop, Chase Roofing, Tru Colors, Spirit Airlines, Corporate Insurance Advisors, The Blue Book, Broward Health, Beachcombers Resort and Villas, Danto Electric and Permit Professionals.

All proceeds are tax-deductible and will benefit Special Olympics Florida. Casual dress is encouraged, and on-street parking will be available. Guests who RSVP by August 31 will receive a $10 arcade card from Xtreme Action Park!

Open Mic Tuesdays August Show Feat C Monsters 8/22/17

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Open Mic Tuesdays August Show Feat C Monsters
Tuesday, 08/22/2017 – 08/22/2017 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Art Serve
1350 E. Sunrise,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $5

Open Mic Tuesdays
Aug 22nd

Redeye Headlining Performer:
The C Monsters

Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh.

Doors Open – 6:30 pm
Showtime 7:00 pm
Admission – $5

ArtServe
1350 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale 33304

ArtServe presents Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by the inimitable Michelle Rose Domb! We welcome talent from all walks of life: actors, singers, musicians, dancers, spoken word poets, comedians and more. There’s a mic, a barstool, a spotlight… all we need is you.

Show begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Time slots fill up FAST. It is highly recommended that artists register for the event in advance, to secure his/her time slot here: http://www.artserve.org/products-page/art-gift-shop/open-mic-tuesdays/.

Content is open rated. Please note, we are open to crowds of ALL AGES.
Solo talent is designated up to 8 minutes. Group talent is designated up to 10 minutes. Respect the time given/share your time by sticking around after your performance= respecting your fellow talent. We all love playing to a full house.

Sound check will be made available on a first-come first-serve basis from 5-6pm. Bring your instruments — house PA provided.

Concessions will be available.

This event repeats 4TH Tuesday Of The Month.

ArtServe empowers local artists and cultural entities to achieve their vision, improve the cultural fabric of our community and discover innovations in the arts by providing ongoing programs, facilities, and services.

Open Mic Tuesdays – Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh #GetServed

#Trailblazing2017 Conference Explores New Avenues for meaningful employment of Neurodiverse Individuals 9/30/17

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#Trailblazing2017 Conference Explores New Avenues for meaningful employment of Neurodiverse Individuals
Saturday, 09/30/2017 – 07:00 am – 06:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Cost: $35-$99

#TRAILBLAZING2017 is a one-day only, business-to-business, global conference event on meaningful employment for the neurodiversity community taking place September 30, 2017 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Fort Lauderdale. #TRAILBLAZING2017 is designed to connect the business community to the disabilities community to create opportunities to learn, understand and appreciate neurodiversity as an asset to the workforce. Meaningful employment is not charity. It’s about seeing the talent neurodiversity can bring to the workforce.

National Oyster Day Celebration 8/5/17

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National Oyster Day Celebration
Saturday, 08/05/2017 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille
620 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost: $45 per person

Fort Lauderdale’s favorite seafood spot Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grill is joining forces with Venice Magazine on National Oyster Day for an evening filled with fun, food and booze. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s celebration will be taking place on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 7PM-10PM. Tickets are $45 per person for all the raw oysters you can eat along with two libations; either Blue Point Toasted Lager or Taittinger Champagne. Additional drinks and delicious bar bites by Executive Chef Toby Joseph will also be available for purchase. The celebration will kick off with live DJ entertainment. Guests up for a challenge can participate in an oyster eating contest. The friendly competition will take place at 9PM. The winners will receive gift cards to Wild Sea: $50 (3rd place), $100 (2nd place) and a coveted grand prize of $150. For more information and ticket purchase, visit https://rshpayments.com/national-oyster-day-at-wildsea-oyster-bar-and-grille/

L Bar Live Music Nights 7/27/17

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L Bar Live Music Nights
Thursday, 07/27/2017 – 07/29/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
L Bar
1 Seminole Way,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314

Cost:

L Bar, the cocktail lounge and live music venue housed in the lobby of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, releases its diverse music programming for July 2017. Offering vibrant and refreshing handcrafted libations and hours of fresh sounds, L Bar is the perfect oasis to South Florida’s summer heat.

On select nights, L Bar’s varied musical offerings blend the funky electronic beats of DJs with the melodies of live musicians for an experience that’s harmonious, exciting and wide-ranging with the sounds of brass, strings, percussions and more.

Below is an overview of the upcoming calendar for the month of July:

Thursday, July 27 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. La Linea “Latin Night”

Friday, July 28 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Brittany & Chadwick (R&B/Soul/Funk)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Hana (Lounge, Nu Disco)

Saturday, July 29 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hen Siso with live
instrumentalist (Resident DJ)
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Cardi with live instrumentalist (Lounge/Nu Disco)

TheFitExpo Fort Lauderdale 10/21/17, 10/22/17

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TheFitExpo Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 10/21/2017 – 10/22/2017 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: $10-$40

TheFitExpo, the West Coast’s largest and most-celebrated fitness expo, will make its East Coast debut with a two-day expo at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22. Attendees can expect to meet fitness celebrities, discover a variety of health and wellness products and services, participate in free fitness classes and cooking demos, view live fitness competitions, and much more. 

Tickets are $25 for single day admission and $40 for a weekend pass. Reduced tickets for $10 are available for children ages 7-12, and children under 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased at www.thefitexpo.com. 

Events Home / Chefs Battle Dinner Chefs Battle Dinner 7/27/17

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Events Home / Chefs Battle Dinner Chefs Battle Dinner
Thursday, 07/27/2017 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Burlock Coast
1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $75 per person

Chef Gavin Pera has drawn accolades for his work as chef de cuisine of Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Chef Fabien Gnemmi is the hotel’s secret weapon in the kitchen; the machine behind the bustling property’s daily food & beverage and massive banquet and special event operations. The two are a culinary dream team and close collaborators but on Thursday, July 27 the duo will go toque-to-toque in a special one-night-only Chef Battle.

Open to the public, the dinner will task the chefs to create three dishes each – appetizer, entrée and dessert – for a six course dinner that cannot be beat, so to speak. Diners will try each course and vote for their favorite with the winning chef taking two out of three rounds. To add a little drama, the dining room will be turned into a close captioned “kitchen stadium” with large TVs brought in for diners to watch things heat up in the kitchen. The event, priced at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) begins at 7 p.m. sharp with a complimentary cocktail reception, dinner at 7:30 p.m. A VIP seating option with paired wines will also be on offer for $95 per person. Joining the public in crowning the evening’s top toque will be three distinguished judges: YELP Broward Community Manager Blue Arauz; Miami New Times food scribe Nicole Danna and VENICE magazine publisher Carlos Suarez.

Seating is limited and reservations – strongly suggested – can be made with Stephanie Clyde via phone (954-302-6430) or email (stephanie/clyde@ritzcarlton.com).

What’s Your Elephant Art Exhibit 7/15/17

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What’s Your Elephant Art Exhibit
Saturday, 07/15/2017 – 08/12/2017 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artists Loft
1310 SW 2nd Court, 110,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

The Elephant in the Room is an idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored, or otherwise unaddressed. The purpose of this exhibit is to provide a safe place for issues and topics that are normally hidden from public view. Through visual and performance art, the artists participating in this event will share secrets and taboos, discussing openly to find solutions for individual and collective emancipation. Attendees are invited to enter the ‘Confessional’, an interactive safe space installation to share their ‘elephant’.

What’s Your Elephant will be hosted by 1310 Gallery residents Niki Lopez, visual artist, & designer, and Alana DaCosta, multidisciplinary artist.

Featured artists include: Niki Lopez, Alana DaCosta, AJ Grossman, Ana Rossi, Cheryl Brown, Macarena Zilveti, Mila Hajjar, Cesca Veo, Alex Tuzinsky, Chire Regans, Tabatha Mudra, Jose Silva, Yudelka Tavera, Zeal Harris, Artists for Black Lives Matter collective and SunServe Youth

Opening night performance featuring: Alana DaCosta, Profound Breath, We’re Weird, and Nephii Love, Bishop and Venus Rising Drum and Dance Troupe

Lopez and DaCosta will also host an interactive workshop called “What’s Your Elephant”, where participants can use creative arts in a safe space to reveal individual or societal “elephants”. “The obvious is oftentimes ignored and swept under the rug. Some people may chose to never face it,” says DaCosta, who also has a MS in Mental Health Counseling. “Yet, we all have creative energy and have the power of choice to free ourselves of whatever makes us uncomfortable. Through creative expression, many can learn to address the issue and share with others who most likely have their own elephant”.
“It’s about acknowledging it (the elephant), owning it, so that it doesn’t define you.” Says Lopez, an artist and activist with her own elephant that will be revealed at the exhibit.

As a part of this movement, Lopez & DaCosta ask that the public participate by submitting their unspoken truth AND use the hashtag #whatsyourelephant on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram.

Community Partner: SunServe- SunServe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency serving the LGBTQ community in South Florida. Mission: Recognizing that the entire LGBTQ community has the right to quality care, our mission is to provide critical life assistance and professional mental health services with an emphasis on economically disadvantaged, marginalized youth and senior adults in the greater South Florida metropolitan area.

Sponsors include: Broward Cultural Division, Niki Lopez Creative, Very GTV, KR8tiVE Uprising, Crown Wine, Sideways Confections, Itals Vegan, Hemplade and the 1310 Gallery.

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

This exhibition contains materials of a sensitive nature, viewers discretion is advised.

1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. 2013 Broward New Times “Best Art Gallery of the Year”. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. For further information please call 305-975-6262.

JUMP IN 7/22/17

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JUMP IN
Saturday, 07/22/2017 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Website
Cost: FREE

Opening Reception for JUMP IN – July 22 7-10PM
Paintings by Felipe Melendrez and Photographs by Henrique Souza
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Art is 8/19/17

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Art is
Saturday, 08/19/2017 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sailnoat bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Cost: Free

Weston Art Guild and 1310 Gallery presents “Art Is…” a collective art exhibition where artists express their own meaning of art…What is art for you?

Event will be held at the 1310 Gallery at the artspace Sailboat bend lofts

iFLY Fort Lauderdale Hosts Free Holiday Preview Party for Employers, Event Planners, Etc. to Showcase High-Flying Option for End-of-Year Celebrations 7/17/17

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iFLY Fort Lauderdale Hosts Free Holiday Preview Party for Employers, Event Planners, Etc. to Showcase High-Flying Option for End-of-Year Celebrations
Monday, 07/17/2017 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road,
Davie, Florida 33325
Eventbrite
Cost: See Link

iFLY, a modern indoor skydiving experience, is hosting a holiday preview party/open house for employers, event planners and more to demonstrate its unique offerings for end-of-year holiday parties. iFLY offers a range of flight, catering and drink options, perfect for memorable gatherings.

Holiday preview party guests will enjoy one-minute indoor skydiving flights, prizes and giveaways. In addition, limited-time deals will be available exclusively to attendees.

Administrative assistants, event planners/coordinators, HR team members, concierge and guest services, and any team member who plans events are encouraged to register. Attendees will need to present a work ID and printed ticket, and should bring business cards for networking purposes. Optimal attire is comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

Mass 7/22/17

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Mass
Saturday, 07/22/2017 – 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
Cash Only
15 W Las Olas Blvd.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: 5-10

SATURDAY JULY 22nd, 2017 / 21+

MASS
Presents
PARADISE & PURGATORY
at
Cash Only – Backroom ( USE ALLEY ENTRANCE )
15 W Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33301

Doors open at 11PM – 4AM
$10 Entry
$5 reduced until midnight with RSVP by clicking GOING on FB event page by Thursday, July 19th by midnight.

https://www.facebook.com/events/115839979023288/

AFFORDABLE DRINKS ALL NIGHT!!!

Musical Orchestrations Exploring
your Deepest and Darkest Desires
for the Evening Curated by:

Hiltronix aka Hilary Bell
DJ Dino
Danny Bled

Performer: Crimson Rose (Kira)

Bringing you a sexy sultry vibe with sinful desires for your viewing pleasures!

BACCF 2017 – Breakfast at EMBRAER 7/13/17

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BACCF 2017 – Breakfast at EMBRAER
Wednesday, 08/02/2017 – 09:00 am – 11:30 am
Embraer
276 SW 34th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Cost: Free

This Event is Exclusively for BACCF Members

Join the BACCF & Embraer for a
Breakfast with Gary Spulak, President of Embraer Aircraft & Holding, Inc.

Kindly limit to two guests per company

9:00 am to 9:30 am – Registration
9:30 am – 11:30 am – Breakfast, Presentation and Tour of Embraer Historical Center

All registrations & cancelations must be received by Wednesday, July 26th – Noon – No exceptions

Space is limited and guests will be accommodated on a first-come first-served basis. Kindly limit to two guests per company.

Only pre-registered members will be admitted at the venue

iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight by Helping Differently-abled People Realize the Dream of Flight at Monthly ‘All Abilities’ Event 7/13/17

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iFLY Empowers People with All Abilities to Take Flight by Helping Differently-abled People Realize the Dream of Flight at Monthly ‘All Abilities’ Event
Thursday, 07/13/2017 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
iFLY Fort Lauderdale
11690 West State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: $39.95

iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is encouraging all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale’s first All Abilities Event. This event has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion by making the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.

The event package includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles) and two, one-minute flights at the special event price of $39.95. Each flyer also gets a FREE photo! All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs.

FLIPANY to Host 7th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Fundraising Dinners, Epicurean Adventures with Renowned Area Chefs 8/25/17

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FLIPANY to Host 7th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Fundraising Dinners, Epicurean Adventures with Renowned Area Chefs
Friday, 08/18/2017 – 06:00 pm –
W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $250

Non-profit organization FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth) will host its 7th annual “Chefs Up Front” fundraising dinners this August at The Biltmore in Coral Gables and the W Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale. The epicurean event will present decadent five-course dinners prepared by 10 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters™ Program, which connects families with healthy food by teaching them how to prepare nutritious, tasty meals on a limited budget.

The evening, hosted by radio personalities Kimmy B. of Hits 97.3, Julie Guy and Evelyn Curry of 101.5 LITE FM; long-time FLIPANY supporters, will begin with a special reception and silent auction, while hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails are served. Following the reception, each chef will prepare signature courses in an intimate dinner setting. An after party will follow, when guests can mingle with each other and the chefs.

Grille 401 Celebrates the Fourth of July With Red, White, and Booze Party 7/6/17

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Grille 401 Celebrates the Fourth of July With Red, White, and Booze Party
Thursday, 07/06/2017 – 07/06/2017 08:00 pm –
Grille 401
401 E Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost: free to attend

Come celebrate the land of the free with some friendly wood fire grilling during Grille 401’s Red, White and Booze Party on July 6 at 8 p.m. Enjoy $5 Red and White Sangria, $5 AGWA Bombs, a range of other hand-crafted cocktails, live performances and a special guest appearance from Uncle Sam himself. Come dressed to impress because the most patriotic guest will win a prize!

This is free and open to the public. For more information about Grille 401, visit http://www.grille401.com/.

Brimstone Restaurant Group
Brimstone Restaurant Group is a family owned hospitality group founded in 2008 responsible for the launch of Brimstone Woodfire Grill (Pembroke Pines and Doral), Grille 401 (Fort Lauderdale), Pinon Grill (Boca Raton), and the upcoming restaurant Pompano Beach House (Pompano Beach House.) Each concept features a wood burning grille and scratch made kitchen, as well, as an eclectic and friendly ambiance to welcome guests. Learn more at www.brgconcepts.com.

Rhythm & Vine Presents Wolf + Lamb Sunday Day Party 7/2/17

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Rhythm & Vine Presents Wolf + Lamb Sunday Day Party
Sunday, 07/02/2017 – 07/02/2017 02:00 pm –
Rhythm & Vine Beer Garden
401 NE 5th Ter.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: free to attend

Jam out during the Wolf + Lamb Sunday Day Party as Rhythm & Vine kicks off the start of Fourth of July weekend. Rhythm & Vine has partnered with Slap & Tickle, best known as Miami’s funkiest dance party which highlights deep house, indie and electronic music, to bring international acts such as Pirate Stereo, Santiago Caballero and Misha.

This event is free and open to the public. More information about Rhythm & Vine can be found at https://rhythm-vine.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Rhythm & Vine
Rhythm & Vine, located at 401 NE 5th Terrace in Fort Lauderdale, aims to deliver a memorable, fresh backyard party experience with a locally rooted #justchill vibe. The casual garden provides an environment that is positive and fun with an eclectic mix of vintage décor, thrift-store-chic furnishings, large picnic tables, and thoughtful lighting. The vintage Airstream Bar offers handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and other tasty libations. Local food trucks rotate throughout the week and provide distinctive menus for every taste.The Den is a dimly lighted lounge with colorful artwork adorning the walls. The bar is made of repurposed shipping containers. Local DJ’s rotate throughout the week, providing sounds that helps make the chill atmosphere. For more information on Rhythm & Vine, please check out Rhythm-Vine.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Opening Reception – Human Animals: The Art of Cobra 7/8/17

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Opening Reception – Human Animals: The Art of Cobra
Saturday, 07/08/2017 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: This event is FREE for museum members: $10 non-members.

Cobra, the European avant-garde movement named after its home cities of Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, caused a revolution in modern art during just three years of creative activity (1948-1951), and continues to influence artists working today. Featuring works from NSU Art Museum’s celebrated Golda and Meyer Marks Cobra Collection, the largest Cobra collection in America, this new exhibition explores the innovative use of animal imagery by Cobra artists including Pierre Alechinsky, Karel Appel, Asger Jorn and others. On view July 9 – October 8, 2017.

Human Animals: The Art of Cobra is organized by NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and guest curated by Karen Kurczynski, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where the exhibition had its premiere at the University Museum of Contemporary Art from September through November 2016.

This exhibition was generously made possible in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Linda J. Marks, and Stephen R. Marks and the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Wells Fargo, Danish Consulate, and The Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York as part of the Dutch Culture USA program.

Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale’s Rosé Brunch Party, June 17 6/17/17

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Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale’s Rosé Brunch Party, June 17
Saturday, 06/17/2017 – 06/17/2017 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Tap 42
1411 S Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: Free

All Rosé fans and frozen cocktail enthusiasts are invited to kick off the summer and celebrate the launch of Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale’s very own Frozen Rosé at their Rosé Brunch Party on June 17. Party-goers will enjoy $5 Frozen Rosé infused with the flavors of organic juices & Meomi Rosé all day coupled with a bottomless brunch from 11 PM to 3 PM and a live DJ.

This event is free and opening to the public. For more information about Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale, visit https://tap42.com/ft-lauderdale/.

Tap 42 is a Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen featuring modern interpretations of gastropub fare with 42 Craft Beers to choose from. Tap 42 was among the first concepts in Fort Lauderdale to combine signature architectural design with a chef-driven menu and craft beer and cocktail beverage program. As a go-to spot for young professionals, Tap 42 also offers Ladies’ Night on Wednesday and Bottomless Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Tap 42’s first location is located at 1411 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 and expanded to 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 247 in Boca Raton, FL 33486 in 2015 and then 301 Giralda Ave Suite 1, Coral Gables, FL, 33137 in 2016. The newest location opened this season in Midtown Miami located at 3252 NE 1st Ave, Suite 101, Miami, FL. Tap 42 is open Monday through Thursday 11:30am-2am, Friday 11:30am-2am, Saturday 11am-2am, and Sunday 11am to 12:00am. For more information, visit www.tap42.com.

Offsite Performance Searching for Arctic Winter 6/17/17

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Offsite Performance Searching for Arctic Winter
Saturday, 06/17/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Projects South, Fat Village
517 NW 1st Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free. Registration required.

Girls’ Club presents Offsite Performance: Searching for Arctic Winter, a poetic, multi-media performance from the Broward-based artist Jenny Larsson, and the last in the series of four events commissioning local artists to create innovate multi-disciplinary performance projects in Broward County.

Artist, choreographer, dancer and artistic director of Wild Beast Collective Jenny Larsson and company embarks on an epic journey in search of home in Searching for Arctic Winter. Larsson is joined by Wild Beast dancers Rachel Carroll, Lize-Lotte Pitlo and collaborator Marie Whitman, founder of Eat Your Poem poetry project.

Through original dance, choreography and poetry, Larsson transports a dark warehouse in Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage Arts District, to the snow capped, wild winter wonderland that straddles the Arctic Circle. Born on the slopes of a small mountain village in northern Sweden, Larsson grew up surrounded by the deep forests, white snow and dark winters of Scandinavia.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Performance at 8pm.

2017 Wilton Manors Stonewall Parade and Festival 6/17/17

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2017 Wilton Manors Stonewall Parade and Festival
Saturday, 06/17/2017 – 03:00 pm –
Wilton Drive (Five Points/NE 26th Street to NE 20th Street)
Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
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Cost: Free

For the 18th consecutive year, the City of Wilton Manors will host the largest LGBT pride event in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. Commemorating the Stonewall Riots of 1969, the Stonewall Parade and Festival draws nearly 40,000 participants from across the U.S. This year, the marketplace, which will open at 3 p.m., will feature more than 100 vendors, exhibitors and food trucks. At 4 p.m., the much-anticipated Stonewall Parade will travel down the north side of Wilton Drive. Four stages will feature live music, DJs, and local performers throughout the day.

Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) 2017 7/28/17

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Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) 2017
Friday, 07/28/2017 – 07/31/2017 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Stall 7, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur, Idaho 50088
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Cost: Free

Register NOW!

Event Name : Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) 2017
Date : 28 – 31 July 2017
Time : 11am – 7pm
Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
Admission : Open to Trade & Public

MALAYSIA’S MOST EXCLUSIVE JEWELLERY FAIR

Returning to the centre stage once again, Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) 2017 will amaze the nation with exquisite collections across the globe! As the most anticipated jewellery event in town, MIJF is an annual feast for the eyes of jewellery enthusiasts, and a paradise to shop for luxurious ornaments. Supported and acknowledged by international jewellery companies, traders and visitors will be enticed by the distinguished pieces of jewellery!

FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

1. Exclusive VIP Lounge
2. Exclusive VISIT & WIN Lucky Draw Giveaways
3. Exclusive SPEND & WIN Prizes
4. FREE Jewellery Cleaning Polishing Services
5. MIJF Jewellery Design Awards
6. Elegant & Luxurious Jewellery Fashion Runway
7. Informative Industry Seminars / Workshops

For more details, please visit http://www.mijf.com.my/mijf/

*Organizer reserves the rights to add, amend or terminate any of the above

Organizer : Elite Expo Sdn. Bhd.
Contact Person : Mr. Koo (PR & Communications Department)
Tel : 603-5891 1157
Fax : 603-5871 1147
Email : info@eliteexpo.com.my

Kirk Singers Farewell Concert 6/4/17

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Kirk Singers Farewell Concert
Sunday, 06/04/2017 – 07:00 pm –
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale
451 Tarpon Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

Enjoy a live performance by the Kirk Singers at their last concert of the season before they head off on their 44th annual Summer Choir tour. Conducted by Michael B. Sayers, the Kirk Singers are comprised of students in ninth through twelfth grades and perform during worship services every Sunday. Don’t miss this 2016-2017 concert season closer!

Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition Reception 6/22/17

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Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition Reception
Sunday, 06/22/2017 – 06:30 pm –
Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Drive,
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
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Cost: Free

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Coral Springs Museum of Art is exhibiting its permanent collection featuring pieces by approximately 50 artists, beginning Saturday, June 10. All the artwork has been acquired by and donated to the museum over the years. The permanent collection exceeds 125 works and features pieces by Keith Haring, Hunt Slonem, Romero Britto, Andres Desjardin and Pablo Cano. Light refreshments will be served.

Christian McBride June 10 at Miniaci Theater 6/10/17

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Christian McBride June 10 at Miniaci Theater
Saturday, 06/10/2017 – 08:00 pm – 11:11 pm
Miniaci PAC
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: 40

South Florida JAZZ, the area’s premier modern jazz organization, concludes its star-studded 25th Anniversary celebration season by presenting world-renowned bassist Christian McBride with his cryptically named trio Tip City. The performance will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($10 for students under age 25 with valid I.D.) and can be purchased from Ticketmaster either online via southfloridajazz.org or by calling 954-462-0222.

Bassist Christian McBride is one of those bigger-than-life artists who just burst onto the music scene seemingly in full bloom. His father and great uncle, both well-known Philadelphia bassists, mentored him early. Half of a lifetime ago, by his 21st birthday, he was a remarkably mature player and rapidly becoming everyone’s favorite young acoustic bassist of the 1990s. Christian’s huge sound and prodigious technique, both with plucked and bowed solos, recall the legendary Ray Brown and particularly Paul Chambers. He actually started on electric bass when he was eight and took R&B gigs in high school, but by then he was getting more interested in jazz and playing the acoustic bass. Five Grammys later, he now plays both in a variety of settings.

Featuring: Christian McBride – bass, Emmet Cohen – piano, Mark Whitfield – guitar.

Funding for South Florida JAZZ is provided in part by grant from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division

Offsite Performance Nearing 6/3/17

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Offsite Performance Nearing
Saturday, 06/03/2017 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Artserve
1350 E Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Girls’ Club presents Offsite Performance: Nearing, an elaborate, multi-media performance from the Fort Lauderdale-based artist Jen Clay on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 6-9pm, at ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, in Fort Lauderdale.

First seating begins promptly at 6:30, the second at 7:30pm, with an interactive prologue and intermission.

Nearing is an immersive experience bringing together large scale puppets, performative sculpture, ambiguous creature-like costumes, stop motion animation and an extra-terrestrial soundscape created by Clay’s collaborator Elise Anderson.

Audiences of all ages are invited to witness the origins of seemingly friendly non-human beings with unknown intentions and a very visceral obsession with the audience, in this interactive performance.

Like much of Clay’s work, Nearing is inspired by the culture of mysterious creature sightings reported in rural communities, like that of West Virginia’s Moth Man and North Carolina’s Brown Mountain Lights. These mysterious phenomena have fed a subculture of paranormal believers, conspiracy theorists and generations of suspicious, imaginative people who doubt we are alone in our universe.

Although the event is appropriate for all ages and takes significant influence from children’s edu-tainment tropes like Sesame Street and Teletubbies, adult themes persist. Nearing references supernatural and fantastical occurrences, re-creating very human experiences of social anxiety, fear and existential doubt.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP/registration required.

VIP tickets are available and include a copy of Jen Clay’s recently created artist book, published by Is Projects, which acts as a prologue to this performance and includes interactive elements, pop-open doors and pull-out tabs.

Strike Out Bullying 7/9/17

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Strike Out Bullying
Sunday, 07/09/2017 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Sawgrass Lanes
8501 N University Dr,
Tamarac, Florida 33321
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Cost: $55

On Sunday, July 9, join us for a “Brunch and Bowl to Strike out Bullying” networking event in order to raise money to send 130 high school students to NVEEE’s Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS). Whether you are a young professional just entering the workforce, or someone more seasoned and ready for retirement, we can all agree that bullying hurts and it has a lifetime effect on everyone involved! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of teens by connecting with other professionals and networking for a good cause.

**Please Note**
You may donate to a team to help raise money even if you’re not able to attend by simply clicking “Donate” instead of “Join”. All donors will be prompted to create a free account, and even if you’re not attending it will ask for your shirt size. If we have any left over shirts you might receive a surprise in the mail.

Your donation will help cover the cost of housing, meals, t-shirts, and tuition for at-risk and low income students to attend PALS; a 7-day leadership conference for students who commit to being upstanders instead of bystanders when it comes to bullying and harassment. Whether students are looking to expand their leadership and social skills, learn peer mediation, enhance their public speaking and job interviewing ability, learn to write an impactful resume or to simply develop conflict resolution skills, PALS is here to help students obtain all of those skills in a safe space among a diverse group of their peers. More importantly, all students will practice showing empathy, tolerance, and respect for others.

To learn more about PALS, visit www.PALSconference.org.

Meals on Wheels South Florida’s 8th Annual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Luncheon 8/18/17

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Meals on Wheels South Florida’s 8th Annual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, 08/18/2017 – 12:00 pm – 02:30 pm
The Renaissance Hotel
1230 S Pine Island Road,
Plantation, Florida 33317
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Cost: $40.00

This summer we are thrilled to honor the hundreds of individuals and corporations who donate their time to deliver meals to our senior clients, both homebound and at our congregate dining sites. Volunteers also spearhead our Meals for Companion Pets Program, which provides cat and dog food to homebound clients at no cost, and assist with our Summer Break Spot Program, delivering meals and enrichment activities to children during the summer months when school is in recess. Our eleven board members also donate their time and talents in an effort to further our mission. This event will also honor their priceless gifts.

100% of the luncheon’s proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels South Florida.

Info: info@mowsoflo.org or 954.714.6922

Star Cuban pianist makes first SoFla appearance – May 6 – Get tix now 5/6/17

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Star Cuban pianist makes first SoFla appearance – May 6 – Get tix now
Saturday, 05/06/2017 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miniaci PAC
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: 40

South Florida JAZZ, the area’s premier modern jazz organization, continues its 25th Anniversary celebration by presenting an emerging star, Cuban pianist HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA with his trio. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($10 for students under age 25 with valid I.D.) and can be purchased from Ticketmaster either online via southfloridajazz.org or by calling 954-462-0222.
A scion of an illustrious musical family, the dynamic, emerging star Cuban pianist HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA is one of the brightest lights on Havana’s thriving jazz scene. He won First Prize in Solo Competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival and later, a comparable award granted by the French Music Association in 2011. Featuring Harold López-Nussa – piano, Roy Adrián López-Nussa – drums, and Julio César González – bass.
This performance is underwritten in part by a generous donation from Richard and Michele Cabrera in memory of Alan Kleinman.
Funding for South Florida JAZZ is provided in part by grant from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Launches Fundraiser to Support Non-Profit FLIPANY in Tri-County Area 5/10/17

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Launches Fundraiser to Support Non-Profit FLIPANY in Tri-County Area
Wednesday, 05/10/2017 – 10:45 am – 10:00 pm
Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties
Chipotle Mexican Grille,
Miami, Florida 33145

Cost: 50 percent of fundraiser sales to FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth)

Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants across Southeast Florida will donate 50 percent of fundraiser sales to FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth) and its programs that empower youth and adults through nutrition and physical activity programs.

For the sale to be eligible, customers need to do one of the following:
–Bring in the fundraiser flyer
–Show the social media posts
–Mention the fundraiser at the register

Marine Industry Day 6/17/17

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Marine Industry Day
Saturday, 06/17/2017 – 06/17/2017 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Cost: Free

Marine Industry Day is a family-oriented event aimed at celebrating the region’s marine industry through a variety of fun, interactive experiences. The event features live music, food trucks that serve a variety of foods, children’s activities, numerous marine-related activities, water taxi tours, educational games, and much more. Marine Industry Day is open to anyone who is in the marine industry or anyone who would like to learn more about it. It’s a free annual event that’s non-for-profit held at Esplanade Park in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to come join the fun. There will be all kinds of activitie for adults and kids alike and many vendors that would be more than happy to talk about their role in the marine industry while giving out a bunch of goodies.

Victory Living Programs Happy Hour 4/24/17

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Victory Living Programs Happy Hour
Monday, 04/24/2017 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Qbar Burgers & Blues
2376 N. Federal Hwy.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
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Cost: $15

Join Victory Living Programs for a happy hour for a cause! Enjoy one cocktail and light appetizers for just $15 (payable at the door). All proceeds benefit Victory Living Programs. Following happy hour, you’re invited to dine just steps away at Sage French Café and Wine Bar, where 10 percent of proceeds will benefit Victory Living.

Victory Living Programs has been helping individuals with disabilities in Broward County live, work and play independently for more than 40 years. The event proceeds will ultimately support Victory Living Programs’ wide variety of supported living, employment and social and recreational activities and programs.

Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show, Memorial Day Weekend 5/26/17 – 5/29/17

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Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show, Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, 05/26/2017 – 05/29/2017 04:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: $1.00 – $10.00; Early Bird Savings available Online by May 25th

South Florida’s premier source for home design and improvement returns! Consult industry leaders and find thousands of choices and the latest trends in: interior design, landscaping, furniture, fine art and decor, home security, hurricane protection and more. Features and Seminars: “Planning and Preparing for a Renovation” with HGTV Cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri – 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Sunday Monday (May 28 and 29); Home Style 411: Décor tips from featured designers at their room vignettes, Aisle 3000; #AtHomewithArt: ArtServe presents “Color My World,” an artist encounter exhibit. Orchard Supply Hardware presents: the “Neighbors Pitching Neighbors” event, and a FREE Father’s Day Family Craft. Plus, “Storm-Sense” Hurricane Preparedness with NBC 6 Meteorologist, Steve McLaughlin; “Property Tax Saving Exemptions” with Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser; Social Media Marketing Tips with Liza Gallardo-Walton; and daily gardening seminars presented by the Florida Master Gardeners, Broward County Parks and Recreation.

Up-to-date details at www.homeshows.net. Follow the Home Show on social media @FLHomeShows #FLHomeShows.

Music at Mickel Concert Series with The New Planets 4/21/17

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Music at Mickel Concert Series with The New Planets
Friday, 04/21/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Mickel Park
2675 NW 7th Ave.,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33311
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Cost: Free

Live Music at Mickel, a monthly public concert series hosted by the City of Wilton Manors, is putting on its last show of the year! Join us for April’s free outdoor concert featuring local band The New Planets, who will perform alternative rock reminiscent of The Beatles and U2. This is a musical event the whole family will enjoy! Food trucks will be present and beverages will be available for purchase, so come hungry and get ready for a beautiful evening under the stars.

Live Music Rock Show 4/15/17

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Live Music Rock Show
Saturday, 04/15/2017 – 04/15/2017 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Art Serve
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: $5

Live Music Rock Show
Saturday, April 15th at ArtServe in Ft. Lauderdale
Doors open at 7pm • $5

Experience a tsunami of sound from live bands: Musidora, The C***Monsters, Escape the Clouds, Chris Kay and other super special guests! Yummy edibles and elixirs will be on hand to manage all your cravings!

One Night Of Amazingness — Don’t Miss It!

Tickets On Sale Now!
https://www.artserve.org/event/live-music/

ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Band websites:
Musidora | http://bit.ly/2mADXU1
The C***Monsters | www.TheCMonsters.com
Escape the Clouds | www.EscapeTheClouds.com
Chris Kay | www.soundcloud.com/chris-kay-demos

Offsite Performance: Temple Fade 5/6/17

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Offsite Performance: Temple Fade
Saturday, 05/06/2017 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Monarchs Shave & Cut
504 NW 1st St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

Girls’ Club presents Offsite Performance by Vanessa Garcia: Temple Fade, a theatric production set in the neighborhood barber shop, Monarchs Cut & Shave, in FATVillage, Fort Lauderdale.

Temple Fade

Three haircuts, three stories, and the butterfly effect walk into a barbershop…

Created by Vanessa Garcia. Performed and Co-directed by Ashley Diaz, Melissa Almaguer, Jeff Quintana, Ivan Lopez. Choreographed by Malia Nicolini.

What happens when three strangers walk into a shop for a haircut, only to find out they are all connected. Their future lies in their barber’s hands — the haircut they get will determine their fates. An improper nip will change the course of who they are. A perfect snip might save their lives. Come listen to how it all plays out — how the threads are braided together at Monarchs Cut and Shave.

Temple Fade a theatrical performance involving a hybrid of scripted and improvisational action. There will be an early and late seating followed by a reception with the creator, Vanessa Garcia, the cast and refreshments from Tito’s Vodka and Dangerous Minds Brewing Co.

This event is free and open to the public, however tickets are required.

Winn-Dixie Invites Customers To A Special Meet And Greet Autograph Signing With Award-Winning Chef Curtis Stone 3/31/17

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Winn-Dixie Invites Customers To A Special Meet And Greet Autograph Signing With Award-Winning Chef Curtis Stone
Friday, 03/31/2017 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Winn-Dixie Store #757
901 N. Nob Hill Rd.,
Plantation, Florida 33324

Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie invites customers to a special meet and greet autograph signing with Award-Winning Chef Curtis Stone, who will be on hand to share cooking tips, talk about his cooking style and welcome customers to the store. Along with meeting Chef Curtis, attendees will also be able to enjoy complimentary cheese and wine sampling, as well as a chance to win a free autographed copy of Curtis Stone’s cookbook, “Good Food, Good Life”.

Strike Night 5/17/17

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Strike Night
Wednesday, 05/19/2017 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Sparez Davie
5325 S. University Drive,
Davie, Florida 33328
RSVP / Register
Cost: $30

Let the good times roll … while you bowl! Please make plans to join us for the ASC Strike Night fundraiser. This event allows you (and a team of your friends if you so choose) an opportunity to support ASC in a whole new way, with a night of bowling, pizza, soda, and some friendly competition.

Yakuza’s 1-year Anniversary 3/23/17

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Yakuza’s 1-year Anniversary
Thursday, 03/23/2017 – 03/23/2017 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Yakuza
2515 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Website
Cost: FREE

Joins us in celebrating Yakuza’s 1-year Anniversary on March 23!

After a successful launch on March 10th, 2016, Yakuza is now recognized for their unique approach to Japanese (sushi) and Thai fusion. Adding tradition to modern cooking, tasty crafted cocktails from the finest mixology and providing exceptional customer service that is second to none. Yakuza also uses the freshest ingredients and compared to the 4 types of fishes that most restaurants carry, Yakuza carries 9 – which are used in their high-profile sushi. Come experience live music, creative food options and sip on a complimentary cocktail as Pompano Beach’s only fusion Japanese-Thai restaurant turns 1.

Yakuza – where taste, quality and comfort are all fused.

Date: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
Location: 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Time: 5pm – 11pm

To reserve a table (recommended) or for more information,
please call 954-951-6077.

** As a reminder, a Media Dinner will be coming up soon. Details to follow. **

DIMENSIONS 4/8/17

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DIMENSIONS
Saturday, 04/08/2017 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Website
Cost: FREE

Opening Reception for “DIMENSIONS”
Saturday, April 8th – 6-9PM
Works by George Goodridge, Gerbi Tsesarskaia, and Michael Gellatly

da Fonseca Contemporanea
2201 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305