Tag: 11/20/25

Local Views with Josh Aronson: Language and Image 11/20/25

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Local Views with Josh Aronson: Language and Image
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Spend your Thursday night at Pérez Art Museum Miami with art, conversation, and waterfront views. Discover Language and Image: Conceptual and Performance-Based Photography from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection through the eyes of Miami-based photographer and artist Josh Aronson. Aronson will lead a tour highlighting his favorite works in the exhibition.

What’s In Your Container? 11/20/25

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What’s In Your Container?
Thursday, 04/17/2026-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
Monsignor William Barry Library, Institute of Immigration Studies Gallery at Barry University
11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Experience DVCAI’s curatorial initiative, The Container Project
The Container Project, Opening Event, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Featured Performance at 7:00 pm

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience its curatorial initiative, The Container Project, at DVCAI at Barry University. The exhibition includes a six-month run of activations and interactive works from November 20, 2025, to April 17, 2026.

Curated by DVCAI Founder, Curator Rosie Gordon-Wallace, based in Miami, and independent curator and creative wellness strategist Breeana Thorne, based in Los Angeles, the trans-coastal, transcontinental, and Caribbean diasporic project poses the question, “What’s in Your Container?”

TUAPUTI is an interactive art installation and performance by multidisciplinary and visual artist Asser Saint-Val, created in collaboration with conduit and intuitive movement practitioner Jessica Freites. The work explores the metaphysical theme of containment through the boundless force of inner magic, drawing on diasporic spiritual traditions and esoteric systems.

The Container Project’s activities take place at DVCAI at Barry University, located at the Monsignor William Barry Library, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161.
ABOUT DVCAI:

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. is a virtual artist space, dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and cultivating the vision and diverse creativity of emerging artists from the Caribbean and Latin American Diaspora, through experimentation, exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, international cultural exchanges, and dialog in contemporary art. www.dvcai.org. DVCAI partners with organizations to enhance residency experiences in the Caribbean region, nationally, and internationally. For more information, please visit www.dvcai.org and follow our activities at https://www.instagram.com/dvcai/ https://twitter.com/DiasporaVibe.

DVCAI is generously supported by The Mellon Foundation, with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners. DVCAI’s work is sponsored in part by the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, with support from The Ford Foundation, South Arts, ArtsHere, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, CreArte, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC), Readytex Art Gallery, The Garner Foundation, The Hongs, National Performance Network (NPN), Alternate ROOTS, The Rhythm Foundation, and the Betsy Hotel.

Innovation with Purpose: Reimagining Health for All in the Age of Technology 11/20/25

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Innovation with Purpose: Reimagining Health for All in the Age of Technology
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 04:30 pm-06:30 pm
Jose Berrocal Auditorium, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
900 Northwest 17th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost: free

Azizi A. Seixas, Ph.D. – Interim Chair of the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Join us in person or online as Azizi A. Seixas, Ph.D. shares a bold vision for building a “glocal” future through data, discovery, and human-centered progress.

Seixas is also the associate director of the Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences, and director of Population Health Informatics within the Institute for Data Science and Computing.

Business Expo, Medical Services Show, Longevity Expo & Health Fair 11/20/25

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Business Expo, Medical Services Show, Longevity Expo & Health Fair
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 03:30 pm-08:00 pm
The Event Center
6101 NW 31st St,
Margate, Florida, 33063
RSVP / Register
Cost: $15 in Adv $30 @ the Door

Come Network With All The Movers & Shakers in Broward County & South Florida!

Up to 200 Exhibitors!

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

This is a High Energy, High Quality Attendee, High Quality Exhibitor Networking Expo.

Register Here Direct With the Broward County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.chamberrsvp.com/prod…/business-expos/be112025/

Or Register on Event Brite at www.www.SouthFloridaBusinessExpo.com

Call Theresa Ford, Event Coordinator for todays special price at 954-565-5750

This EXPO & VIP Event Will Sell Out!

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

POWER Marketing, Membership & Exhibitor Package 1:

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

  3. Four Social Media Blasts Reaching 350k professionals.

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

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

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

  7. Exclusive Exhibitor ONLY VIP Networking plus much more!

Price: Only $595, Value $2,795.00

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

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

Immediate $395 Social Media Blast Free For All New Exhibitors!

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

Please email Event Questions to MemberServices@BrowardBiz.com

Register at https://www.chamberrsvp.com/prod…/business-expos/be112025/

or www.SouthFloridaExpo.com

This VIP Event is Being Held a the Event Center – With Room for 250+ Exhibitors and 1,000’s of Attendees.

HIGH CALIBER ATTENDEES & HIGH CALIBER EXHIBITORS

There are Many POWERFUL Reasons that all 816 of our Expo’s have been Sold Out! One great one is the EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITOR ONLY NETWORKING That happens before the Show opens to the public. Don’t Miss Out On This KEY Networking Time. Your Exhibitor Table serves as Command Central for your Sales team!

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

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

We Make Exhibiting For Your Company EASY. We provide the Space, a Linen Covered Exhibitor Table, 2 Chairs and a Table Top Sign. All you need to bring is a fishbowl to collect business cards, bring at least 500 of your own business cards, Flyers, Brochures or Postcards about Your Company and a smiling face and a friendly personality and put your cell phone away for a few hours and we will provide you with new prospects and clients.

25+ Reasons to Exhibit at the South Florida Business Conference & EXPO 2025:Secure new business contacts, develop prospect database, accelerate the sales process, access the decision maker, provide hands-on exposure to products and services, identify and assess new markets, maintain market viability, introduce a company to a new market, launch a new product or service, counteract competitor claims, generate media exposure, build brand awareness, recruit new distributors, retailers or representatives, recruit personnel with specialized skills, network with the regional business community, expand your business out of county and Internationally, gain customer feedback, maintain profile with competitors, test the market for new product or service development, identify and assess new markets, getting your customers to buy more, maintain or extend relationships with existing clients, trade show return-on-investment is lasting, market research, prevent client switching.

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Sponsored By Microsoft, Google & Constant Contact

Register here or at www.SouthFloridaExpo.com

The Broward County Chamber of Commerce is the first and original presenter of the South Florida Business Expo with 816 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows since 1998, Over 50,325 Exhibitors, Over 1 Million Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products!!

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

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

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

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

Ultimate Networking Will Be Hosting an Event & Seminar.

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

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

Drinks, Entertainment, Over 200 Great Raffle Prizes worth over $150,000.00.

Bring at Least 500 Business Cards.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOST

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

The Broward County Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Chamber of Commerce, CHAMBER APPROVED & It’s Partners are the first and original presenters of the Broward County & South Florida Expo’s with 814 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows since 1998, Over 53,025 Exhibitors, Over 1 Million Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products!!

The Container Project by DVCAI 11/20/25, 11/22/25, 12/1/25, 12/2/25

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The Container Project by DVCAI
Monday, 11/20/2025-12/02/2025, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
DVCAI Space at Barry University
11300 NE 2 Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience its curatorial initiative, The Container Project, at DVCAI at Barry University. The exhibition includes a six-month run of activations and interactive works from November 20, 2025, to April 17, 2026. Curated by DVCAI Founder, Curator Rosie Gordon-Wallace, based in Miami, and independent curator and creative wellness strategist Breeana Thorne, based in Los Angeles, the trans-coastal, transcontinental, and Caribbean diasporic project poses the question, “What’s in Your Container?”

The shipping container—a vessel of movement, transportation, and memory—serves as a lens through which we explore the personal and collective histories of containment. For Caribbean communities, containers and barrels symbolize both migration and support: they carry essentials, treasures, and the intangible legacies of family, culture, and resilience. These structures, physical and metaphorical, hold the weight of memory, trauma, care, and joy, reflecting the ways we navigate histories shaped by colonialism, displacement, and global exchange.

The works on view serve as sites of refuge—both physical and emotional. In response, artists turn inward, using their creative practice as containers for memory, grief, harmony, and regeneration. Students and visitors are invited to consider their own vessels of memory.

What’s in Your Container? How do we hold our histories? What structures sustain us? And, how can we transform grief and loss into acts of preservation, care, and renewed community?

“The Container Project challenges us to see both the fragility and the resilience of memory, and encourages us to preserve the legacies of the past while imagining new forms of collective care and renewal.” – Breeana Thorne, Curator.

Exhibiting artists are Rimaj Barrientos, Jevon Alexander Brown, Patricia Cooke, Michael Elliott, Natou Fall, Jessica Freites, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Miguel Keerveld, Shayla Marshall, Sydney Rose Maubert, Lance Minto-Strouse, Shawna Moulton, Kurt Nahar, Amarachi Odimba, Evelyn Politzer, L.A. Samuelson, Asser St. Val, Clara Toro, and Leandro Vazquez. Exhibition design by Danielle Coates, and visual Identity by Izia Lindsay. Exhibition scholarship will be developed by DVCAI Scholar-in-Residence, Alix Pierre, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, African Diaspora and the World at Spelman College, and Grace Aneiza Ali, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Art History and affiliated faculty in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Center at Florida State University.

Schedule of Events

Exhibition Run: November 20, 2025, to April 17, 2026

The Container Project’s activities take place at DVCAI at Barry University, located at the Monsignor William Barry Library, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161. Please refer to the attached campus map for directions and parking information.

Visit the project during regularly scheduled Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 10:00 pm; Friday, 7:30 am – 10:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. (Closed Wednesday – Friday, November 26 – 28, 2025). Please check the Library website for https://www.barry.edu/en/library/working-hours for other holiday closures, exceptions, and updates.

Opening Week and Performance: Please RSVP on the DVCAI website.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, Opening Event, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Thursday, November 20, Featured Performance, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 22, 2025, Performance and Artist Talk, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Miami Art Week Events and Hours: December 1 – December 7, 2025;

The exhibition will be on view during the Library’s regular hours.

Monday, December 1, 2025, Performance at 6:00 pm

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Performance at 6:00 pm

Exhibition Details

The contemporary arts programming at DVCAI at Barry University is presented by the non-profit Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) in partnership with the Barry University Institute for Immigration Studies and the Monsignor William Barry Library to benefit the community. Special thanks to the Barry University community and the support of Victor Romano, PhD, Vice Provost for Student Success & Undergraduate Studies, Giselle Elgarresta Rios, MM, DMA, Endowed Chair of the Monsignor Bryan O. Walsh Institute for Immigration Studies, and Vivica Smith Pierre, MLIS, PhD, Director of Library Services, Monsignor William Barry Library. With appreciation for the talents of exhibition designer Danielle Coates, visual identity designer Izia Lindsay, and photographer Roy A. Wallace.

Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 22, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 1, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 2, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” 11/20/25

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Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories”
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Christiana Lilly, author of “Secret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.” She will be available to meet guests and autograph copies of her newest book on Thursday, November 20, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Her appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.

Did you know that the first woman to get her concealed carry license in Broward County was an archaeologist? Did you know a local concert venue used to be a slaughterhouse, or that there’s a python-hunting competition every year? And did you know school was canceled when it snowed in the ’70s?

“Secret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” is for anyone who loves trivia and discovering the story behind the story, whether they were born in Broward County or are in town for the weekend. These pages are filled with the legends beyond the tourist destinations, a passport to the storage rooms of libraries, and an exploration of the many identities that Fort Lauderdale institutions have taken on over the decades.

As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for two decades, writing for local publications and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lilly guides readers through the hidden gems of the city—and gems hidden in plain sight. Get ready to shine a light on some pretty juicy secrets.

Christiana Lilly is an award-winning journalist whose work ranges from lifestyle and community reporting to hard-hitting investigative pieces. Her previously published “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America. She has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida chapter, Florida Press Club, and Florida Magazine Association. She lives in Pompano Beach with her husband and their pup.
Drinks and light bites will be provided. Guests may RSVP to https://bit.ly/FloridaScribesLilly2025.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

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

“The Seminole Collection” Fine Art Exhibit Honoring Native American Heritage Month at History Fort Lauderdale 11/1/25 – 11/30/25

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“The Seminole Collection” Fine Art Exhibit Honoring Native American Heritage Month at History Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 11/01/2025-11/30/2025, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets

History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will honor our ancestors during Native American Heritage month with “The Seminole Collection,” art and artifacts from the archive. The exhibit runs from November 1 – 30, 2025, at the New River Inn History Museum.

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

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

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

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

Island City Stage presents Ruthless! The Musical 11/6/25 – 12/7/25

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Island City Stage presents Ruthless! The Musical
Thursday, 11/06/2025-12/07/2025, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $50 – $67

Buckle up for Ruthless! The Musical, the hilariously twisted comedy where the spotlight can be deadly, launching Island City Stage’s 14th South Florida Season on November 6. Meet eight-year-old Tina Denmark—a pint-sized diva who knows she was destined to play Pippi Longstocking in her school musical, and if she has to knock off the competition to get the part? Well, that’s showbiz! This Off-Broadway cult favorite is a deliciously campy satire packed with sharp wit, outrageous twists, and over-the-top characters. The show will run through December 7.

The book and lyrics of Ruthless! The Musical are by Joel Paley, music by Marvin Laird, and the production is directed by Island City Stage’s Artistic Director, Andy Rogow.

Ruthless! The Musical opened at the Players Theatre in New York City’s Greenwich Village on March 13, 1992 and ran for 342 performances. The lead role of Tina was originally played by nine-year-old Laura Bell Bundy, best known today as a highly successful country music artist and TV, stage and screen actress. A bit of trivia: two other stars of tomorrow, Natalie Portman and Britney Spears, served as understudies for the original production. The show won the 1993 New York Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical. The show opened in Los Angeles in 1993, in Miami in 1995 and in London in 2002, among many other venues since then.

Island City Stage’s production of Ruthless! The Musical stars nine-year-old child actress Daisy Tanner (Tina Denmark), Lindsey Corey (Judy/Ginger), Leah Sessa (Louise/Eve), Maribeth Graham (Miss Thorn/Reporter), Michael Ursua (Sylvia St. Croix) and Aaron Bower (Lita).

Individual show tickets start at $50. A Mimosa Sunday Brunch sponsored by Murl Casey, Chuck David, Chuck Jackson & Steve Laskin will take place November 16 with tickets priced at $67. Women’s Night at the Theatre, sponsored by Leslie Fine, takes place on December 5 with tickets at $50. The show runs for two hours with an intermission.
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 include The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman from January 8 – February 8; 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.

Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 11/20/25

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 for general admission; $1,000 VIP Booth, $1,500 VIP Table

An evening of glamour and entertainment awaits as the Hollywood Art and Culture Center presents “The Art of Drag” fundraiser on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m., at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd.). Guests will enjoy dazzling performances by the Aquanettes alongside celebrity guest performers John Mabry, Dey Gonzales Lopez and Erick Eldridge, with proceeds benefiting the Center’s mission to inspire and elevate the arts in South Florida.

This year’s event will highlight performances by the Aquanettes, joined by celebrity guests Dey Gonzales Lopez, founder of The FIT Gallery and Erick Eldridge, director of special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood and board member of The Center. The evening will also welcome back crowd favorite John Mabry, community arts advocate and board secretary, who will take the stage for his sixth consecutive appearance at this fundraiser.

Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle and silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Highlights include a Hard Rock Spa Basket, Wine & Dine package with dinner for two at a Hard Rock fine dining restaurant, and the ultimate Bora Bora Cabana Experience for up to 10 guests at the Guitar Hotel pool, valued at more than $2,500.

Proceeds from the “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit the Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale will provide the perfect backdrop for this vibrant evening, with a three-course dinner and show included in the ticket price. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert, and a complimentary beverage (choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer). For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with tiers including Diva Sponsor for $2,500, Champagne Sponsor for $5,000, and Presenting Sponsor for $10,000.

To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/artofdrag2025.

A Night of Culinary Excellence with Global Superstar Shaggy 11/20/25

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A Night of Culinary Excellence with Global Superstar Shaggy
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 06:00 pm-03:00 am
THesis Hotel Miami – Curio Collection by Hilton Coral Gables
1350 S Dixie Hwy,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: $1250 to $50000

The evening, dubbed “A Night of Culinary Excellence,” brings together a powerhouse lineup of Culinary Institute of America alumni and rising chefs, from South Florida favorites like Kieth Blauschild (The Cook & The Cork) and Christian Diaz (Mamey) to international guest chefs like José Lopez (Casa Chameleon, Costa Rica) and Victoria Androsz (Vici Design NYC). Guests will enjoy an al fresco, multi-course dinner with wine pairings, followed by a live performance by global superstar Shaggy and an after-party at Ivy Rooftop featuring dueling DJs, cigars, and cocktails.
Hosted by TV personality Yve Rojas and featuring illusionist Chad Long, the event merges culinary artistry with Miami’s signature flair, all to raise funds for the Flavors Beyond Borders Scholarship in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, supporting the next generation of chefs.
(Photo by: Jonathan Mannion)

Third Thursdays | Night Narratives 11/20/25

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Third Thursdays | Night Narratives
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

The Miami Years

6 PM Doors open, 7 PM Open mic starts, 8 PM Uncle Scotchy live performance (30min), 8:30 PM Event ends

Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited seated based on first-come, first-served.

An open mic night of storytelling, spoken word poetry, and tall untold tales about Miami, Night Narratives: The Miami Years, invites locals to share personal stories of their beloved City – its contradictions, creativity, and community.

Hosted by local musician and storyteller Uncle Scotchy (Eric Garcia) and friends, this night also features a live performance by his One-Man Blues Band, alongside guitarist Harold Trucco. Free and open to the public, guests are encouraged to sign up and step up to the mic.

To learn more about Uncle Scotchy (Eric Garcia), visit https://www.unclescotchy.com/

To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents One Exhibition, Three Artists – Dennis Scholl, Felice Grodin and Brian Reedy 10/18/25 – 1/4/26

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents One Exhibition, Three Artists – Dennis Scholl, Felice Grodin and Brian Reedy
Saturday, 10/18/2025-01/04/2026, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Hollywood Art and Culture Center
1650 Harrison St.,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Website
Cost: $10 – general admission; $5 – Seniors 65 +, Students 13 -17, Free for Hollywood Art and Culture Center members, children under 12, active US military personnel families and teachers

Hollywood Art and Culture Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will feature three new art exhibitions for the fall/winter season. Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets and Felice Grodin: Where Do I Go From Here? will be on display from Saturday, October 18, through Sunday, January 4, and Brian Reedy: Gothic Pop Prints will be on display from October 18 through November 2 in the main gallery space. An opening reception will take place on October 18 beginning at 6 p.m.

A Day of Four Sunsets presents a new body of work by Miami-based artist Dennis Scholl, exploring the poetics of space exploration through assemblages of NASA memorabilia. The exhibition takes its title from astronaut John Glenn’s experience of witnessing four sunsets as he orbited Earth in 1962, evoking themes of time, memory, and the sublime vastness of the cosmos. Scholl’s work, rooted in the language of historical artifacts and collective memory, arranges space exploration ephemera into compositions structured by the dodecagon — a recurring motif in his practice that represents cyclical time and cosmic order. Over the past decade, he has meticulously gathered NASA-related materials, including mission patches, declassified documents, photographs, and newspaper clippings, integrating them into intricate assemblages that reframe our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the unknown. Scholl’s work gives us an insight into his keen collector’s eye and his skill at design and storytelling. In Untitled (Viking Orbiter II), photographs of Mars captured using surface imaging are arranged in thoughtful compositions. Visitors will find themselves viewing a piece of history transported back to 1969 with the work Untitled (Man on Moon). This exhibition contains more than 14 works of art that immerse the viewer into the history and collective memory of outer space, the universe, and astronauts. From real space food to sculptures created using space gloves, to viewfinders with images of the universe, this exhibition will fascinate science, history and modern art enthusiasts alike.

Felice Grodin’s architectural training informs her drawings, intricately weaving together elements of imagination, the future, and the past. Where Do I Go From Here? features more than 10 new works, some of which were created during Grodin’s time as a Center 2025 Spring Artist in Residence. With meticulous care and references to ancient civilizations, Grodin renders lines into complex arrangements of circles and curves, creating dynamic three-dimensional forms and exploring the concept of mental boundaries. Her art transports viewers to a psychological realm reminiscent of maps, cities, landscapes, and speculative future worlds. These ink drawings on mylar can sometimes rely on chance, or automatism, liberating not only the creative process, but inviting viewers into the surreal.

Gothic Pop Prints by Miami artist Brian Reedy features more than 10 custom linoleum block prints. The Center commissioned Reedy to create a work about Lizzie Borden inspired by Lizzie the Musical, which will be performed Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. In addition to the Lizzie Borden print, the exhibition features the macabre and spooky iconography of hauntings, oddities, and the afterlife in an expressionist and graphic style. Reedy’s woodblock prints combine his eye for graphic design, the skill of European medieval woodcuts and Japanese woodblock prints into modern pop culture masterpieces. Reedy creates modern works of art using the painstaking process of block printing, the craft of hand carving wood blocks to transfer ink to paper. Brian’s expertise in this art form has provided a unique combination of traditional print making with pop-culture iconography and themes.

A guided tour of the exhibition will take place on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. An artist talk will take place on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. On Saturdays, November 15 and December 20, at 6 p.m., a free curator tour/Downtown Hollywood Art Walk will be conducted.

These exhibits were made possible through support from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Max Chira and Family, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation Broward, David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, The Windhover Foundation & Quadracci Family, Kofsky Weinger, PA, and Helen Ingham Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.artandculturecenter.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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