Tag: 4/17/26

Drag Madness Friday 4/17/26

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Drag Madness Friday
Friday, 04/17/2026-04/18/2026, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
Palace Bar & Restaurant
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Fridays at Palace South Beach are pure chaos in the best way. Join us for Drag Madness every Friday night from 7PM to 12AM, hosted by CC Glitzer and featuring the iconic Palace Divas.

Expect over the top performances, big personalities, and a high energy crowd ready to kick off the weekend loud and proud. With strong cocktails, electric vibes, and nonstop drag, this is where the party starts and the madness takes over right on Ocean Drive.

Round up the crew, bring the drama, and let the queens do the rest.

Come for the madness. Stay for the slay.

Intriga Vol. 42: Sunset Rituals 4/17/26

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Intriga Vol. 42: Sunset Rituals
Friday, 04/17/2026-04/17/2026, 06:00 pm-12:00 am
Esme hotel
1438 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: free

Miami, we’re back on the rooftop.

As the sun sets over the city, we take over Esmé Rooftop for another edition of Intriga — where the music flows from golden hour into the night, surrounded by skyline, open air, and the right crowd.

Sunset Rituals is all about the journey. A lineup that understands how to build energy the right way, moving through afro, progressive, and tech house as the night unfolds.

Tomas Pablo · Santelises · Opi · Rozzi · Syros

Whether you’ve been with us before or this is your first time, this is one of those nights that just feels right from the moment you walk in.

Afterparty downstairs at the Bamboo Room.

Come early, stay late.

FLITE Center’s Eighth Annual Heroes Luncheon 4/17/26

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FLITE Center’s Eighth Annual Heroes Luncheon
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; $100 for government agency employees

FLITE Center (Florida Independence, Training & Education Center), a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding vulnerable youth and those transitioning out of foster care towards independence through housing, education, employment, and comprehensive care coordination, will host its eighth annual Heroes Luncheon on Friday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local 10’s Eric Yutzy returns to emcee the special event at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale).
FLITE Center’s Heroes Luncheon is a tribute to the organization’s partners, funders, and frontline staff who support and dedicate their lives to impacting youth in South Florida’s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care.

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:
• Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Hero Award – Cara Malave (posthumous)
• Cara Malave Legacy Award – Christine Frederick
• Gore Foundation YouMatter Award – Ladies Fish Off
• Memorial Healthcare System Collaborators of the Year – Broward Sheriff’s Office
• Children’s Services Council TIL System of Care Hero Award – Mark & Tiffani Dhooge
• UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness – Joel Smith
• Ripple Effect Award – Mavericks Host Committee: Dan & Susan Ahearn, Premier Aircraft, Stefanie Title, and Dr. Heidi Schaeffer
• 2026 TIL System of Care Unsung Heroes:
o Shayan Dunkley – Camelot Community Care
o Sarah Demetrius – Gulf Coast JFCS
o Asia McMillon – HANDY Inc.
o Rachel Vital – Henderson Behavioral Health
o Kayla Shoats – Memorial Healthcare Systems
o Jasmine Bethell – PACE Center for Girls
o LaQuasha Montgomery – Children’s Harbor
o Christina St. Juste – 4Kids of South Florida
o Anthony Harris, Jr. – ChildNet
o Staci-Ann Lewin – SOS Children’s Village
o Chloe Campbell – South Florida Wellness Network
o David Alan Waldrep – FLITE Center
o Angel Torry – FLITE Center
FLITE Center is where all transitioning youth and young adults who have faced trauma come seeking ways to become successful adults within a safe, nurturing environment.
FLITE Center is Broward County’s one stop resource center, reducing barriers by offering all supportive services within one location. FLITE Center offers comprehensive and seamless service delivery for youth and young adults ages 10 to 23 involved in the child welfare system, including youth with special and behavioral needs, youth from the LGBTQ community, survivors of human trafficking, youth from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth who have no high school diploma, those who are unemployed, homeless, or facing any other unfortunate circumstance.

FLITE Center’s Heroes Luncheon is sponsored by The Vegso Family Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, UKG, Jennifer Whittington, Lesser Landy Smith & Siegel PLLC.
Tickets are $150 per person ($100 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at flitecenter.org/heroes-luncheon.
For more information, contact Jenna Feliciano at (954) 995-7021 or jenna@flitecenter.org or Maria Vo at (954) 540 7825 or maria@flitecenter.org.

The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist 4/17/26

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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

The future is not automatic

What is happening with all this AI insanity, and what’s at stake if we get it wrong.

Co-directed by Charlie Tyrell and Daniel Roher, the documentary is told through Roher’s eyes as a father-to-be on a quest to understand the world his child is about to inherit. As he grapples with the explosive risks and revolutionary potential of AI, Roher turns to the leading voices shaping and challenging the rise of AI. What emerges is an inspiring call to attention: a real-time exploration of forces advancing faster than ever. Through in-depth conversations with the leading voices in AI, audiences will be confronted with a stark wake-up call that explores the existential dangers and extraordinary promise of this rapidly rising technology.

Economic Pressures and Political Prospects in Cuba in the Post-Maduro Era 4/17/26

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Economic Pressures and Political Prospects in Cuba in the Post-Maduro Era
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 06:00 pm-
Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion, Richter Library
1300 Memorial Dr,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: free

The removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela has abruptly reshaped the regional landscape and thrust Cuba’s future to the forefront of media and policy attention.

This panel discussion will examine how the loss of Venezuelan support, recent United States actions, and a pre-existing structural crisis are impacting Cuba’s economy and political dynamics. Speakers will assess material consequences for everyday life on the island, prospects for political change, and the risks and opportunities presented by the current U.S. approach.

This event marks the culmination of Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo’s tenure as Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow at the Cuban Heritage Collection for spring 2026. Drawing on his expertise in the Cuban economy and joined by specialists in Cuban politics, international relations, and human rights, the panel will offer a multidimensional assessment of this pivotal juncture in the island’s history.

Following the panel conversation, there will be a Q&A with the audience. Presentations will be delivered in both English and Spanish.

Fresh Handmade Pasta 4/17/26

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Fresh Handmade Pasta
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
TasteBuds Kitchen
14740 sw 26 st,
MIami, Florida, 33185
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Cost:

Adult Cooking Class
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fresh Handmade Pasta • Ages 18+ • Vegetarian • BYOB • Fettuccine • Spinach Ricotta Ravioli • Tomato Sauce

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” Exhibition 3/27/26 – 4/19/26

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” Exhibition
Sunday, 03/27/2026-, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate six impactful women of today who lead our community alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way to success in its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 free photography exhibition. The exhibit runs through April 19 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard) during Women’s History Month.

This year’s honorees are Mary Adams, principal consultant and owner of The Employee Relations Group; Monica Cepero, county administrator at Broward County Government; Genia Duncan Ellis, president and CEO at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.; Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric; Suzanne Higgins, director of development at Henderson Behavioral Health and Dara Levan, author, speaker, and board member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Foundation.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the photo exhibition include
Louella Snyder (1875–1969), a Fort Lauderdale resident since 1910 who later founded and served as president of the Wells-Snyder Paint Company with M.W. Wells serving as secretary-treasurer; Virginia Clements (1914–1995), a member of the Junior League, and the first board chair of Henderson Behavioral Health who was instrumental in the organization’s establishment along with other roles in civic and cultural organizations; Ellyn Ferguson Walters (1927-2012), a 41-year tenured teacher for Broward Schools, major fundraiser and executive chair of the African American Research and Library Center, founder of the Sistrunk Festival and 1999 Urban League plus Kathleen C. Wright Award-winner; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), first president of the Woman’s Club, chairman of the Port Everglades naming committee, historian, author, philanthropist and suffragist; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), first elected woman chair of the Broward County Commission, environmentalist, conservationist (1978 Florida Wildlife Conservationist of the Year) and namesake of the Anne Kolb Nature Center; and Charline Skogsberg (1906-1999), a Broward County pioneer and daughter of Captain Charles Skogsberg, a keeper of the House of Refuge (U.S. Government life-saving service stations for shipwrecked sailors in Florida), a kindergarten teacher, Trinity Lutheran Church organist and Broward Marine at Bahia Mar employee.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 is sponsored by UKG, Rick Case Automotive Group, BBX Capital, Henderson Behavioral Health, SunSentinel, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Gulf Stream Distillery, P.F. Chang’s, Dillard’s and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

For more information, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at www.galleriamall-fl.com.

2nd Annual Coconut Grove Theater Festival 4/16/26, 4/17/26, 4/18/26, 4/19/26

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2nd Annual Coconut Grove Theater Festival
Thursday, 04/16/2026-04/19/2026, 12:00 pm-08:00 pm
Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove
2985 S Bayshore Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: $25

The Coconut Grove Theatre Festival (CGTFest) returns April 16–19, 2026, bringing four days of original new plays, both emerging and award-winning voices, and community-driven theatre back to its historic Miami home.

Following a successful inaugural year that featured eight plays, 16 of Miami’s leading and emerging theatre creatives, 42 actors from across South Florida, and more than 700 audience members, CGTFest returns in 2026 with expanded programming and renewed ambition.

What made CGTFest 2025 such a success was the incredible excitement and support, both from our artists and partners, and also from our audience, which ranged from first-time theatregoers to long-time arts supporters. Their enthusiasm and engagement is why CGTFest can return this year to bring even more exciting stories to life for an expanded audience of Grovites, South Floridians, and for the first time, the youngest of theatre fans for a CGTFest children’s matinee,” said William Hector, Founder and Artistic Director of CGTFest.

This year, CGTFest expands its audience by introducing a Children’s Matinee for the first time, featuring two original plays written by leading Miami dramatists Vanessa Garcia and Brandon Urrutia. Designed to welcome young theatre fans and families into the Festival experience, the productions will incorporate music and puppetry to create an engaging and imaginative experience for children.

Island City Stage presents the East Coast Premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night 4/2/2026, 4/3/26 – 4/26/26

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Island City Stage presents the East Coast Premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night
Thursday, 04/02/2026-04/26/2026, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $30 – $62

From writer Ted Malawer (Red, White, & Royal Blue), Carbonell and Silver Palm Award-winning director Bruce Linser, and featuring stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Bong Redila, Everything Beautiful Happens at Night is a tender, funny, and moving story about the life you have, the life you want, and who stays when the world gets quiet. Tickets are on sale now for Island City Stage’s East Coast premiere of the play which runs April 2- 26.

Ezra is a closeted children’s book author. Nancy is his fiercely loyal editor. Their creative partnership has shaped stories that delight generations. But when writer’s block pushes Ezra far past deadlines to deliver his latest book, a new voice enters the conversation and begins to change Ezra’s life, inspiring a controversial ending to Chipmunk and Squirrel, and testing the limits of his friendship with Nancy.

As a former literary agent for children’s book authors, then as an editor of children’s books, and ultimately as a children’s book author and novelist, himself, Ted Malawer has spun a tale close to home. Everything Beautiful Happens at Night was partially inspired by his childhood LGBTQ author heroes Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”) and Arnold Lobel (“Frog and Toad” books). The play held its world premiere at Capital Stage in Sacramento, California, in early 2025 and its second U.S. staging brings it to the award-winning Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Florida.

Island City Stage’s production of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night, directed by Linser, stars Christopher Dreeson as Ezra, Laura Turnbull as Nancy, and Aidan Paul as Jake.

Everything Beautiful Happens at Night co-producers are Russell Vance, Michael Mullins and Terry Gaw; Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett; Talent Sponsors are Paul Rolli & Bennett Quade and Robert Lee; Costume Sponsors are Rita Cassady and John Colemen; Set Sponsors are Margie & Trevor Fried; and Illustrations Sponsor is DC Allen & Ken Flick No Gay Hate Fund at Our Fund. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique.

Individual show tickets start at $45. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by John Fomook and Charles Lee will take place on April 12. A special Women’s Night at the Theatre sponsored by Barbara Signer and Fran Epstein will take place on April 24. The show runs for one hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.

Island City Stage believes that theatre should belong to the next generation of storytellers, artists, and audiences. Its new “30 Under 30” initiative invites patrons ages 18–29 to experience award-winning, professional theatre for just $30 per ticket (plus taxes & fees; subject to availability on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday matinees). Limit one ticket per patron per production. A government-issued photo ID will be required at will call. When ordering online, use discount code “30U30.”

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/IslandCityStage and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

ArtServe’s Fourth Annual Impact Awards Gala 4/17/26

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ArtServe’s Fourth Annual Impact Awards Gala
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $100-150

This signature event honors individuals and organizations whose creativity, leadership, and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the arts and the broader community. The gala runs from 6 to 9 p.m., with tickets available at artserve.org.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” Exhibition 3/5/26 – 4/19/26

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” Exhibition
Thursday, 03/05/2026-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Free for members, military personnel, and children 6 and under.

Step into a stylish journey through time as History Fort Lauderdale presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective,” a new free exhibition featuring historic photographs, garments and accessories popularized throughout the 20th century. The showcase invites visitors to explore how clothing reflected and influenced cultural change and everyday life. The exhibition will be on view from March 5 through April 19.

Through archival images and period fashion, “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” explores how clothing reflected changing societal norms, cultural influences, and evolving identities across a century. The exhibition features photographs from iconic, historic South Florida retail locations such as Hartley’s – Miami and Fort Lauderdale (located in the old Sunrise Shopping Center, now Galleria Fort Lauderdale), and Margo Fashions and Dagmar Fashions on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

From elegant Edwardian silhouettes to the refined glamour of mid-century style and even over-the top ‘90s style, the exhibition highlights fashion as both personal expression and historical record.

Support for History Fort Lauderdale’s “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” exhibit has been provided 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, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

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
Website
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.