Tag: 2/21/26

Feeding South Florida to Host Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Miami 2/21/26

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Feeding South Florida to Host Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Miami
Saturday, 02/21/2026-, 06:30 am-09:00 am
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33155
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Cost: Registration: $30, Hunger Hero: $250

Take steps against hunger! On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, Feeding South Florida®, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Miami. Runners, walkers, families and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South Florida at Tropical Park in Miami.

Currently, in South Florida, there are over 1.7 million food-insecure individuals, and one in nine individuals in South Florida remains uncertain about where they will get their next meal due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices, and increased housing costs, among other factors.

Registration is currently open to all four counties that Feeding South Florida serves, including Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. Those not participating in the race may also support the organization by creating a personalized fundraising page when they register.

34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival 2/7/26 – 3/29/26

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34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 02/07/2026-03/29/2026, 10:00 am-
Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
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Cost: $39

The Florida Renaissance Festival returns for its 34th year, transforming Quiet Waters Park into the bustling village of Kimmendale. Guests of all ages are invited to experience eight themed weekends of immersive entertainment, costumed performers, royal pageantry, shopping, food, and merriment. From thrilling shows to festive feasts and fantasy-filled fun, this beloved South Florida tradition delivers 500 years of history and imagination in a single day. Huzzah!

The eight themed weekends include:
Weekend I: Gamemasters Unite – The Campaign Begins…
February 7 & 8, 2026

Weekend II: Cupid’s Lullaby – Pulling at the Harpstrings!
February 14 & 15, 2026

Weekend III: A Viking’s Valor – Shields, Scales, Tails, and Ale!
February 21 & 22, 2026

Weekend IV: Sirens and Shipwrecks – Party ‘til the end of the Plank!
February 28 & March 1, 2026

Weekend V: His Majesty’s Marketplace – Haggle If You Dare!
March 7 & 8, 2026

Weekend VI: Clover the Rainbow – A Gathering of Green!
March 14 & 15, 2026

Weekend VII: Rise of the Cog-Keepers – Tinkering in Time!
March 21 & 22, 2026

Weekend VIII: Fantastical Fables – A World Beyond the Page!
March 28 & 29, 2026

Tickets:
$39 Adults | $15 Children | Kids 4 & under free
Season Pass Perks available online. Discounts for active military and seniors (65+).
Tickets & details: www.ren-fest.com

Reading between the Brushstrokes: Imagery and Meaning in Italian Renaissance Painting 2/21/26

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Reading between the Brushstrokes: Imagery and Meaning in Italian Renaissance Painting
Saturday, 02/21/2026-, 03:00 pm-04:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free for members, $16 for non-members

While famous masterpieces such as the “Mona Lisa,” the “Birth of Venus,” and the “Sistine Chapel, Ceiling” draw massive crowds in Italy, most Italian Renaissance paintings in US museums are passed over for more readable, recognizable, and user-friendly 19th and/or 20th-century paintings. Museum-goers today often have a difficult time recognizing the characters, knowing the theology, identifying with the morality, or understanding the function of most Italian Renaissance paintings. Dr. Rocky Ruggiero will “read between the brushstrokes” to explain the meaning behind the imagery of painted masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance.

Admission is free for members, $16 per class for non-members. Space is limited. Preregistration Required.

Rocky Ruggiero has been a professor of Art and Architectural History since 1999. He received his BA from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Arts degree from Syracuse University, where he was awarded a prestigious Florence Fellowship in 1996. He furthered his art historical studies at the University of Exeter, UK, where he received a Ph.D. in Art History and Visual Culture.

In addition to lecturing for various American universities in Florence, Italy, including Syracuse, Kent State, Vanderbilt, and Boston College, Rocky has starred in various TV documentaries concerning the Italian Renaissance. He recently appeared as an expert witness for NBC News, as well as in the History Channel’s “Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci’s World” and “Museum Secrets: the Uffizi Gallery”, and the recent NatGeo/NOVA PBS program on Brunelleschi’s dome entitled “Great Cathedral Mystery.”

After living in Florence, Italy, for 20 years, Rocky and his family moved to East Greenwich, RI, and he now divides his time between the US and Italy.

Rocky also shares his knowledge and love of Italian art as an academic advisory board member of the non-profit group Friends of Florence and as a frequent collaborator and lecturer for the Friends of the Uffizi Gallery, both of which have provided funds for the restoration of numerous works of art throughout Florence. He also lectures and serves as a college liaison for the prestigious Jay Pritzker Academy in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

If you or someone you know needs help registering, please call 954-262-0204 or email museumeducation@nova.edu

Image: The Dream of St. Ursula, Vittore Carpaccio, 1495; tempera on canvas, 274 × 267 cm, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice

GOLDLAW Teams Up with Who We Play For to Host Free Heart Screening Event for Youth in West Palm Beach in Honor of American Heart Month 2/21/26

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GOLDLAW Teams Up with Who We Play For to Host Free Heart Screening Event for Youth in West Palm Beach in Honor of American Heart Month
Saturday, 02/21/2026-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Westgate Parks and Recreation Center
3691 Oswego Ave.,
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
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Cost: Free

One in 300 youth has a detectable heart condition, and 80% of youth have no symptoms prior to a sudden cardiac arrest. In honor of American Heart Month, GOLDLAW is teaming up with Who We Play For to host a free heart screening event for children and young adults ages 10 to 25 at the Westgate Parks and Recreation Center in West Palm Beach on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community event aims to screen hundreds of young people and emphasizes that “anyone can save a life” through education and awareness. Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq., CEO and founder of GOLDLAW and Stacy Cartechine, a heart screening director from Who We Play For, will be in attendance to educate and engage with attendees.

Who We Play For is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating preventable sudden cardiac death in the young through providing affordable heart screenings and advocacy. The organization received a grant from the Florida Department of Health, which allows the event to be free for the local community.

During the event, team members from Who We Play For will be on site to administer electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings, which take approximately five minutes each. Paramedics from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will educate families on CPR and AEDs and will bring trucks to demonstrate how EKG equipment is used. The event will also feature CPR/AED trainers from Every Second Counts CPR. Pre-registration is encouraged. Consent forms will be available for walk-ins.

This event is part of GOLDLAW’s commitment to support the local community through ongoing initiatives. GOLDLAW will also donate an AED for a raffle.

Attendees will enjoy free sweet treats from GOLDLAW’s Sweet Justice Ice Cream Truck. The Sweet Justice ice cream truck is a symbol of GOLDLAW’s commitment to giving back to the community it has proudly served for over 20 years. Serving those who serve the community, the Sweet Justice truck delivers an assortment of free ice cream to South Florida residents and heroes from Palm Beach County up the Treasure Coast to the Port St. Lucie area.

“Shifting Perspectives,” an Art and Photography Exhibit honoring Black History Month at History Fort Lauderdale 2/1/26 – 2/28/26

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“Shifting Perspectives,” an Art and Photography Exhibit honoring Black History Month at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 02/01/2026-02/28/2026, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: This exhibit is free. Admission is required for other museum access. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Free for members, military personnel, and children aged six and under.

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, is proud to present “Shifting Perspectives,” a new art and photography exhibit honoring Black History Month. This year’s free annual exhibit will feature works rooted in social justice, the Black experience, women’s stories, and nature from artist Constance Ivana plus archival photographs from the History Fort Lauderdale collection and an art show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students and instructors, from February 1 – 28. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Sunday, February 1, at from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus.

History Fort Lauderdale artist-in-residence Constance Ivana is passionate about creating bold, vibrant works of art that spark reflection, conversation, and joy. Her creative journey is fueled by a desire to connect people through art—whether it’s through large-scale murals, interactive art workshops, or painting parties that bring communities together. Her pieces blend acrylic paint, spray paint, wood, and mirrors that not only transform spaces but also remind us that art heals and reflection fosters growth. She aims to make art accessible, meaningful, and powerful, while inspiring others to discover their own creativity.

The archival photography component chronicles African American life in South Florida from the 1900s through the 1960s. From family and school life to segregation, peaceful protests and triumphs, the selected photos offer insight how our community has evolved and overcome. Curated by Dillard instructor Celestin Joseph, the advanced placement student showcase illustrates a cultural reflection of today’s issues as see through the lens of upcoming young artists.

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

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Shifting Perspectives” 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.

History Fort Lauderdale offers a variety of engaging multicultural experiences throughout the year. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent displays 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,” “Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” and “Take PRIDE, a Retrospective on LGBTQ Life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with docent-guided tours offered 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 personnel, and children aged six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

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

YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway: “The Street We Shared” 2/21/26, 2/22/26

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YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway: “The Street We Shared”
Saturday, 02/21/2026-02/22/2026, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center Victory Black Box Theatre
1409 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost:

The YMCA of South Florida’s 8th annual “Teen Broadway” is proud to present its newest original production – “The Streets We Shared” on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Victory Black Box Theatre (located inside the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in Fort Lauderdale).
“The Streets We Shared” offers audiences a powerful and authentic glimpse into how today’s youth – the future world leaders – experience and interpret a rapidly changing society. As technological advancements, such as the growing presence of artificial intelligence, continue to reshape daily life, young people often navigate uncertainty, shifting communities and complex social realities in ways that are rarely centered or heard. This year’s production intentionally places youth voices at the forefront, exploring themes of change, identity, community and resilience through their lived experiences. Written, developed and performed by local students, the production reflects how they see the world today and how they envision shaping its future.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at Tinyurl.com/TeenBroadway26. Day-of-performance tickets will also be available for purchase on site at the Victory Black Box Theatre. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Jellyfish Electric Y2K Rave & Costume Party 2/21/26

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Jellyfish Electric Y2K Rave & Costume Party
Saturday, 02/21/2026-02/22/2026, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
Baoshi Food Hall
8525 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
RSVP / Register
Cost: 0 and up

AYE AYE, CAPTAIN… ARE YOU READY? ⚓🫧
Jellyfish Electric Rave is a Y2K underwater costume party where neon lights, high energy beats, epic cosplay, live DJs, and a wild dance battle take over Jellyfish Fields after dark.
Powered by KITTY POP, this South Florida nightlife experience brings nonstop movement, glowing performers, and chaotic fun under the sea.
Cosplay encouraged, not required.
Underwater creatures, mermaids, lifeguards, sea critters, or even an astronaut squirrel. If it belongs under the sea or absolutely shouldn’t be there, we wanna see it.

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

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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
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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.

The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson presented by Sonrisa Rum with a special performance by Fat Joe 2/21/26

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The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson presented by Sonrisa Rum with a special performance by Fat Joe
Saturday, 02/21/2026-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Eden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
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Cost: $175.00

Investing in heritage and community is priority #1 for Chef JJ Johnson. The James Beard Award–winning chef, author, and TV personality has made it his personal and professional mission to amplify underrepresented voices through food – to use cuisine not merely as a means of breaking boundaries and building bridges, but to reimagine it as a model for rewriting history.

The Cookout is Chef JJ’s way of reclaiming and celebrating the beauty and brilliance of African American culinary traditions. It’s an opportunity to honor the individuals who have shaped and sustained this extraordinary legacy. As the visionary behind this unique SOBEWFF® walkaround event, Chef JJ brings together dishes that tell the story of heritage, resilience, and creativity.

At this event, you’ll savor an array of dishes, each representing a piece of history and tradition. These creations will be brought to life by an exceptional and diverse group of chefs who, like Chef JJ, are passionate about reconstructing historical foodways and paying homage to culturally significant ingredients and techniques.

Capping off the evening, Grammy-nominated hip-hop legend Fat Joe will deliver an electrifying live performance. A Bronx native and cultural icon, Fat Joe has shaped the sound of hip-hop for over two decades with chart-topping hits like “Lean Back,” “What’s Luv?” and “All the Way Up.” His undeniable influence and charismatic stage presence have earned him global acclaim, cementing his place as one of the genre’s most enduring figures.

With Fat Joe bringing the beats and Chef JJ curating the bites, this vibrant celebration at the Eden Roc promises an unforgettable fusion of food, music, and storytelling — a night where heritage, rhythm, and flavor come together in perfect harmony.

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA 2/19/26 – 4/25/26

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Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA
Thursday, 02/19/2026-04/25/2026, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gulfstream Park
901 S Federal Hwy,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
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Cost: Starting at $56

Cirque du Soleil returns to South Florida with new show, LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics, grand visual surprises, and immersive artistry. Under the iconic Big Top at Gulfstream Park, audiences journey through a surreal world where tradition and modernity collide in dazzling ways. With elements like on-stage rain and high-flying acts, LUZIA offers an unforgettable and imaginative experience for all ages.