Tag: 1/31/26

“Stand Up for Innocence,” a Night of Stand-Up Comedy to Benefit the Wrongfully Convicted in Florida’s Prisons 1/31/26

Posted on    by

“Stand Up for Innocence,” a Night of Stand-Up Comedy to Benefit the Wrongfully Convicted in Florida’s Prisons
Saturday, 01/31/2026-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus
12200 W. Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $30 to $100

On Saturday, Jan. 31, American Heritage Schools and its Honors Legal Studies program are pleased to once again partner with The Innocence Project of Florida (IPF) to host its seventh annual comedy event series, “Stand Up for Innocence,” at the school’s Broward Campus. The event will feature three comedians, including Tony V., Leighann Lord, and Maronzio Vance. The pre-event reception begins at 7 p.m., and the comedy show starts at 8:15 p.m.

This is a fun-filled night featuring stand-up comedians who frequently appear on Comedy Central and at NYC Comedy Clubs. The evening will entail levity and laughs to raise money for The Innocence Project of Florida – a nonprofit organization that aims to help innocent prisoners in Florida obtain their freedom and rebuild their lives.

All proceeds from the Stand Up for Innocence comedy show will provide critical funding for IPF’s work to find and free innocent people from prison in Florida. The litigation efforts and support services for freed people are always offered at no cost to the wrongfully convicted, ensuring that justice, freedom, and healing are never determined by someone’s ability to pay.

The impact of these events extends beyond the stage; they raise awareness, bring communities together, and amplify the voices of those who have endured unimaginable injustice. They are a reminder that wrongful convictions are not just statistics but human stories of resilience, families torn apart, and lives rebuilt.

2026 Miami E-Prix – ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 1/31/26

Posted on    by

2026 Miami E-Prix – ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Saturday, 01/31/2026-, 07:30 am-06:00 pm
Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens,
Miami Gardens, Florida, 33056
Website
Cost: $30 – $150

On Saturday, January 31st, The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to South Florida with the 2026 Miami E-Prix, the third race of the 2025-26 season. Set at the Miami International Autodrome, this all-electric race weekend showcases cutting-edge electric racing technology and world-class drivers competing on a thrilling circuit configuration around Hard Rock Stadium.

The Miami E-Prix is not only a race, but days of fun and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy including a Fan Festival with virtual race simulators, live musical performances, a variety of local and international food vendors, various activations and exhibits to learn about and celebrate sustainability.

The Miami E Prix will also feature a musical performance from a surprise Latin Grammy Award winning artist!

Rockin’ Rachmaninoff 1/31/26

Posted on    by

Rockin’ Rachmaninoff
Saturday, 01/31/2026-, 07:30 pm-
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Experience the brilliance of Rachmaninoff’s Two-Piano Suites, rarely performed together, alongside the Prelude in C-sharp minor (“The Bells of Moscow”), arranged for two pianos, and the famous Polka. This concert also features captivating multimedia elements.

Get Fit 2026 Free Yoga, Pilates and Zumba at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 1/17/26 – 4/11/26

Posted on    by

Get Fit 2026 Free Yoga, Pilates and Zumba at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 01/17/2026-04/11/2026, 09:00 am-10:00 am
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Start the new year with your best foot forward! Move, stretch and recharge with Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s new Get Fit 2026 series of yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, guests can enjoy complimentary classes offered in partnership with Powerhouse Gym and Be YogaFit Studio. It’s the perfect way to stay active or get started, joining friends and neighbors to exercise and meditate for increased energy, reduced stress and relaxation.

The series, designed to inspire health and wellness in an accessible, welcoming and climate-controlled setting, will take place every Saturday at 9 a.m. in the mall’s center near Swarovski. Classes will alternate weekly led by expert instructors – restorative yoga with Beth Shaw, energizing Zumba with Sandra Fuller, and flexible Pilates with Pauline Case. The January 17 class will kick off with Zumba, followed by yoga on January 24 and Pilates on January 31. The cycle repeats every Saturday through April 11.

Beth Shaw is the founder and CEO of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, Inc., the world’s largest yoga, mind, body, and education company, and a trailblazer in the global wellness movement, as well as an entrepreneur, author, and visionary who has redefined the approach to yoga, fitness, and mindful living. She has built the world’s largest Yoga Alliance-approved mind-body education school, training over 250,000 instructors in more than 60 countries. She is the author of four best-selling books, each exploring the intersection of body, mind, and spirit through an empowering and practical lens: YogaFit, YogaLean, Healing Trauma with Yoga, The YogaFit Athlete, and YogaFit Basics & Back Health. As a leading voice in mind-body wellness and health coach, Shaw shares her expertise and inspiring journey through numerous speaking engagements at corporate events, conferences, and universities, as well as television
appearances and podcast interviews. From the UN to USA Today, Beth has presented and spoken on a multitude of topics to empower a diverse range of audiences globally.

Sandra Fuller is a passionate Zumba instructor with over eight years of experience in the fitness industry. Certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold®, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids and Aqua Zumba, she offers high energy classes that blend fun, rhythm, and effective workouts. Her goal is to create classes that get people moving, smiling, and feeling great, offering enjoyable and engaging workouts.

Pauline Case is an experienced fitness and wellness professional with over a decade of teaching across South Florida’s top gyms, luxury residential buildings, and wellness spaces. She specializes in strength training, Pilates sculpt, barre, yoga, and breathwork, blending intelligent movement with mindful awareness to create classes that are both empowering and transformative. Known for her clear cueing, athletic flow, and encouraging presence, Case’s classes focus on building strength, improving mobility, and enhancing posture, while helping clients feel confident and connected in their bodies. Her background in breathwork and somatic practices allows her to guide students safely and effectively—whether they’re pushing through a challenging workout or learning how to recover and reset. She believes fitness should support the whole person—body, mind, and nervous system—and her goal is to help every client leave class feeling stronger, more balanced, and energized for life beyond the gym.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join. Registration is required at bit.ly/GalleriaFitness2026, and attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable attire, bring water, a yoga mat and towels.

For details on the class schedule and additional upcoming events at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

About Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a variety of popular dining and retail options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, Apple, Banana Republic, Free People and Pandora. The center features a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Powerhouse Gym can also be found at the property. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach, it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown, hotels and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants and anchors enjoy varied hours. More information is available by calling (954) 564-1015 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Island City Stage presents The Little Foxes 1/8/26 – 2/1/26

Posted on    by

Island City Stage presents The Little Foxes
Thursday, 01/08/2026-, 07:00 pm-
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: https://www.islandcitystage.org/season-13-1-1#/productions-view

Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic, storms into Island City Stage with all its ruthless ambition, razor-sharp dialogue, and Southern gothic splendor from January 8 – February 1. Tickets are on sale now.

Set in the Deep South at the turn of the 20th century, this gripping drama follows the wealthy but morally bankrupt Hubbard family, bound by blood but torn apart by greed. At the center is Regina, a calculating and charismatic woman determined to get her share of the American Dream—no matter the cost. Together with her cruel brothers Oscar and Benjamin, the Hubbards will stop at nothing to secure a fortune. But when Regina’s ailing husband refuses to fund their scheme, the claws come out and the lies begin to spiral. With money on the line and family loyalty up for sale, the Hubbards prove one chilling truth: some people eat the earth—and some just stand by and watch.

The original Broadway production of The Little Foxes opened in 1939 at the National Theatre and ran for 410 performances. It originally starred Tallulah Bankhead as Regina Hubbard Giddens who went on to win awards and reprise her role in the 1941 radio adaptation. It was Bette Davis, however, who starred in the film adaptation alongside the other Broadway stars making their film debuts. Over the years and many incarnations of the play, the coveted role of the malevolently, ruthlessly scheming Regina Giddens has been played by notable actresses including Greer Garson, Anne Bancroft, Geraldine Page, Stockard Channing, Marg Helgenberger, Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon.

Austin Pendleton directed a production at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale for three weeks that transferred to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for six weeks before opening on Broadway in 1981, at the Martin Beck Theatre for 123 performances and eight previews. The cast included Elizabeth Taylor as Regina, Tom Aldredge as Horace, Dennis Christopher as Leo, Maureen Stapleton as Birdie, and Anthony Zerbe as Benjamin. Taylor received nominations for both the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play. Tony nominations also went to Pendleton for Best Direction of a Play, Aldredge for Best Featured Actor in a Play, Stapleton for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and the play itself for Best Revival.

Island City Stage’s production of The Little Foxes is directed by Michael Leeds and stars Mia Matthews (Regina), Margery Lowe (Birdie), Christopher Dreeson (Horace), JohnBarry Green (Oscar), Cary Brianna Hart (Haddie), Christian Cooper (Leo), Jeff Burleson (Marshall), Mallory Flory (Alexandra), Randy Coleman (Cal), and Steve Trovillion (Ben).

The Little Foxes co-producers are Thel Boyette & David Page, Lights and Sound Sponsors are Glenn Goldberg & Robert Lee, Talent Sponsors are Art & Fran Greenberg and Costume Sponsor is Scott Bennett. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, OutClique and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Individual show tickets start at $45. A special Women’s Night at the Theatre sponsored by Caryl Stevens will take place on January 23. The show runs for two hours and 30 minutes including two intermissions.

From twisted tales to touching human stories, Island City Stage’s upcoming season invites you to expect the unexpected. Upcoming bold productions, each delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments Everything Beautiful Happens at Night by Ted Malawer from April 2 – 26; Light Switch by Dave Osmundsen from May 21 – June 14 and Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector from August 20 – September 20.

Island City Stage will also be offering two Flexpass options this season. The Flexpass5 ($225) offers five tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased. The Flexpass3 ($136) offers three tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased. Discounts are available for groups.

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

About Island City Stage
Founded in 2012, Island City Stage is a professional theater committed to sharing stories of universal interest, engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs, often exploring the LGBTQ+ culture. These shows are brought to life on stage through the talents of professional artists whose credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, major regional theaters, film and television. Island City Stage offers an intimate setting with six rows of stadium seating to foster a feeling of inclusion and participation in each theatrical event. Island City Stage is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. It is located at 2304 N. Dixie Hwy in Wilton Manors. For tickets and more information, please call (954) 928-9800 or visit islandcitystage.org.