Tag: 4/19/26

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
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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.

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
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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.

Sensory Sunday at HistoryMiami Museum 4/19/26

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Sensory Sunday at HistoryMiami Museum
Sunday, 04/19/2026-04/19/2026, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida, 33130
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Cost: Free

Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, or have sensory processing disorders, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore the museum’s exhibitions and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Play in our sensory-inclusive room and interactive building blocks area. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating environment!

Admission to Sensory Sunday is FREE with required Registration.

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.