Shoe Palace x PUMA Present: Motorsport Customization Studio 5/3/25

Shoe Palace x PUMA Present: Motorsport Customization Studio
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 01:00 pm-06:00 pm
Shoe Palace
740 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: 0

Get ready to rev up your style! Join Shoe Palace and PUMA on Saturday, May 3, from 1–6 PM at Shoe Palace Collins for a high-energy day of creativity and customization. Explore exclusive motorsport-themed art installations, including a race suit installation by a local Miami artist. Plus, with the purchase of any PUMA product, you’ll receive a complimentary screen-printed tote or tee. Don’t miss this celebration of art, fashion, and speed!

Street League Skateboarding Miami – Championship Tour Kickoff 5/3/25

Street League Skateboarding Miami – Championship Tour Kickoff
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 12:00 pm-
Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: $20 – $115

Street League Skateboarding (SLS) launches its 2025 Championship Tour in Miami, Florida, bringing the world’s best street skaters to a custom-built SLS plaza at the Watsco Center. Expect a day of elite competition, high-stakes moments, and next-level street skating.

Follow @StreetLeague for updates and live coverage.

Wild Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/3/25, 5/4/25, 5/10/25, 5/11/25, 5/17/25, 5/18/25, 5/24/25, 5/25/25, 5/31/25

Wild Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 05/03/2025-05/31/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Included with museum admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior. $23; Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure during Wild Science Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)! Ignite your creativity by making a lightsaber on Star Wars Day: May the 4th and journey into the heart of hurricane science with FREE admission to Eye of the Storm. From science enthusiasts to thrill-seekers, this month is your ultimate destination for fun, learning and excitement!

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Derby by the Beach: Kentucky Derby Watch Party at O2K Lounge 5/3/25

Derby by the Beach: Kentucky Derby Watch Party at O2K Lounge
Sunday, 05/03/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N Ocean Blvd 33305,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: 0

Join the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at the beachfront O2K Lounge at Pelican Grand Beach Resort on Saturday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a stylish watch party featuring live music, themed cocktails, and savory tapas. Dress to impress— the first 50 guests in derby attire will receive a complimentary Mint Julep served in a commemorative glass. Experience a festive atmosphere, beachside and the chance to win prizes in the derby-themed contest.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill’s Cinco De Mayo 5k Is Back For Its 5th Annual Celebration 5/3/25

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill’s Cinco De Mayo 5k Is Back For Its 5th Annual Celebration
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 07:30 am-12:00 pm
Charnow Park
300 Connecticut St.,
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
Website
Cost: Register Online

The LIME Fresh Cinco de Mayo 5K, presented by Next Level Aviation, returns for its fifth year on May 3, 2025, with a 7:30 a.m. start at Hollywood Beach’s Charnow Park, bringing together the local community for a morning of fitness and fundraising in support of 4KIDS. This high-energy, beachside run blends fitness, fun, and philanthropy, all in support of 4KIDS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hope, homes, and healing to children in crisis. With 500+ runners, families, and local supporters expected, the event is more than just a 5K, it’s a community celebration. After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy a lively fiesta featuring fresh Lime margaritas, cold Coronas, a fully loaded nacho bar, burritos, local bites, live DJ, games, and giveaways. Whether you’re a runner or a supporter, this event is the perfect way to give back while having a blast.

Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” Featuring Special Offers from Top South Florida Destinations 5/3/25

Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” Featuring Special Offers from Top South Florida Destinations
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 09:00 am-10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Station (Various Locations)
200 SW 21st Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 5

Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” returns on May 3 offering $5 all-day train rides and special discounts at popular South Florida attractions. To add to the excitement, costumed characters, including Tri-Rail’s beloved mascot Conductor George Green, will make special appearances at four featured stations from 12 to 2 p.m.: MiamiCentral in Downtown Miami, Opa-locka, Fort Lauderdale off Broward Blvd. and West Palm Beach.

During this one day only event, train riders can enjoy exclusive rewards at participating attractions by showing a valid Tri-Rail ticket or EASY Card:
• Pérez Art Museum Miami – Free admission
• City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum – Free admission
• Opa-locka Heritage Journey – Free tote bag to the first 50 riders at the Opa-locka station, 15% off at the nearby JuiceDefined
• Museum of Discovery and Science – $2 off general admission
• History Fort Lauderdale – Buy one, get one free admission.
• Cox Science Center and Aquarium – Buy one general daily admission, get one free. (Up to four people per transaction.)
• Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society – 20% discount on general admission tickets. Discounts not available online.

Tri-Rail provides an affordable and convenient way to discover South Florida. Riders can hop on from any of the 19 conveniently located stations across South Florida and weekend fares remain just $5 for an all-day pass, and children under 5 ride free.

To learn more about Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” or to find train schedules, visit www.tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit 5/1/25, 5/2/25, 5/3/25, 5/4/25, 5/5/25, 5/8/25/, 5/9/25, 5/10/25, 5/11/25, 5/12/25, 5/15/25, 5/16/25, 5/17/25, 5/18/25, 5/19/25, 5/22/25, 5/23/25, 5/24/25, 5/25/25, 5/26/25, 5/29/25, 5/30/25, 5/31/25, 6/1/25, 6/2/25, 6/5/25, 6/6/25, 6/7/25, 6/8/25, 6/9/25, 6/12/25, 6/13/25, 6/14/25, 6/15/25, 6/16/25, 6/19/25, 6/20/25, 6/21/25, 6/22/25, 6/23/25, 6/26/25, 6/27/25, 6/28/25, 6/29/25

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit
Thursday, 05/01/2025-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Florida-based artist Christina Lihan transforms delicate paper into intricate sculptural landscapes, hand-cutting, folding, scoring and carving architectural forms that play with light and shadow. With a background in architecture from the University of Virginia and Columbia University, her work reflects a deep understanding of composition, technique, and design. Her meditative, labor-intensive process creates immersive environments that evoke a sense of place, often raising subtle questions of environmental justice. Her pieces have been exhibited internationally, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv, and she was recently commissioned to create eight large-scale sculptures for a new hotel in central London.

Fort Lauderdale artist and activist Abby Laughlin documents the beauty and history of mid-century modern architecture through photography and curated exhibitions. A former real estate professional with expertise in adaptive rehab, she brings a passionate, hands-on perspective to the importance of historic properties in shaping community identity. Laughlin serves on the boards of the Fort Lauderdale History Center and Docomomo US Florida, and is currently developing three major projects, including a fine arts book and a photography exhibit on mid-century landmarks. Her work captures both the nostalgia and urgency of preserving South Florida’s architectural heritage.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, 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,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “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.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” 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.

Beginning May 1, History Fort Lauderdale will be open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). 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.

For more information about “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

Heroes 2025 5/3/25

Heroes 2025
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
: American Heritage Schools Center for the Arts Auditorium
12200 West Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $25

American Heritage Schools, in partnership with Lighthouse of Broward, presents its 5th Annual Heroes event, a fundraising concert and auction to benefit the blind and visually impaired in Broward County, at American Heritage Schools’ Center for the Arts auditorium on Saturday, May 3, at 6 p.m. The event will be a 50s-themed prom night to remember featuring live music by Clay Cartland and American Heritage Schools’ Fine Arts Students.

The Lighthouse of Broward is the only private, non-profit organization in Broward County that provides comprehensive educational, rehabilitation, and counseling services to blind and visually impaired children and adults. Through their work, the Lighthouse of Broward enhances the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Broward County and empowers them to live independent, healthy, employed and fulfilling lives. All of the funds from the benefit concert and auction will ensure that the Lighthouse of Broward can continue to provide vital services to over 2,590 people throughout Broward County each year.

Attendees can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening and participate in a live and silent auction benefiting the Lighthouse of Broward. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best 50s style.
Sponsors include American Heritage Schools, Law Offices of McCullough & Leboff, P.A., MFO Worldwide, Leo Goodwin Foundation, and Centennial Bank. American Heritage Schools’ student orchestra, National Art Honors Society, Pre-Med and Pre-Engineering programs will be on-site to help make this event a success.
• Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 6-9 p.m.
• Venue: American Heritage Schools Center for the Arts Auditorium
• Address: 12200 West Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
• Cost: $25 per person, which includes admission, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.
• RSVP: https://lhob.org/heroes

Women in Distress Starfish Gala 5/3/25

Women in Distress Starfish Gala
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 06:00 pm-
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
1111 N Ocean Dr,
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
Website
Cost: $400

Celebrating 50 years of keeping families safe, Women in Distress is hosting their annual Starfish Gala. All proceeds directly benefit Women In Distress’ 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling services and community education initiatives. Tanya Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, will serve as the keynote speaker. Sponsored by Legacy Healing Center, the black-tie optional evening will include a three-course gourmet dinner, open bar, auction and live music by the electrifying Gypsy Lane Band at the oceanfront Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort on Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m.

About Women In Distress
Women In distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. For over 50 years, we have been providing lifesaving services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Our mission is to stop domestic violence for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, and professional trainings that educate the community and promote safety, healing, and prevention. For more information, visit wibroward.org.

2025 Kentucky Derby Party 5/3/25

2025 Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, 05/03/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $100

Put on your Derby best for a fun-filled celebration of Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3th at Savor Cinema. FLIFF (Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival) and Steve Savor host a fun-filled Derby day with live entertainment, BBQ buffet and open bar – with mint juleps, of course.

The race will be projected on the theater’s 30-foot, high definition screen, prizes will be awarded for the most creative Derby hats, bonnets and outfits, and there is also a 50/50 raffle where guests can pick the horses they think will win, place or show.

Doors open at 4pm at Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, with free parking in the courthouse garage on SE 5th Avenue, adjacent to the theater. Tickets and information

Doors open at 4pm
Tickets are $75 for FLiFF | members, $100 for non-members.
Space is limited

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition 4/17/25 – 5/4/25

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition
Sunday, 04/17/2025-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale/ Miami
Miami,
Miami, Florida, 33309
Website
Cost: Prices for individual films start at $15 each with group discounts, memberships and additional offers available

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition returns April 17 – May 4! Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, this season’s OUTshine line-up hits Miami-Dade and Broward counties with thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts including premieres from 20 countries.

On Swift Horses (USA, 2025) will open the spring festival on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m., at Regal Cinemas South Beach (1120 Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach). Set in the 1950s, this adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel follows a seemingly sensible newlywed Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her wayward brother-in-law (Jacob Elordi) as they undertake parallel journeys of risk, romance, and self-discovery. Directed by Daniel Minahan, the film also stars Will Poulter and Diego Calva. An afterparty at The Rum Room will take place after the screening.

The following evening honors Latin filmmaking with the Noche Latina East Coast premiere of Fine Young Men (Hombres Integros) (Mexico, 2024) at 7:15 p.m. at Regal Cinemas South Beach. Directed by Alejandro Andrade Pease, this coming-of-age drama about identity follows Alf, a student at a strict Catholic school, who finds himself drawn to Oliver, a charismatic new classmate. An afterparty at Twisted Tonic Rooftop will follow.

This edition, OUTshine has expanded its Men’s and Ladies Spotlight Films to both counties. On April 19, the Ladies Spotlight Sisters (Canada, 2024), a heartfelt tale of love, identity, and belonging, and the Men’s Spotlight North American premiere of Streets of Gloria (Ruas da Gloria) (Brazil, 2024), a bold, sultry exploration of love and desire, will screen beginning at 7 p.m. at Regal Cinemas South Beach. The afterparties will follow at The Greystone Hotel. On April 26, Hot Milk (United Kingdom, 2025), an emotional family drama set amidst picturesque Almería, Spain, will screen for the ladies and Midas Man (UK, 2024) starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Brian Epstein, the visionary who shaped music history by launching The Beatles’ meteoric rise, will screen for the men beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd.). Afterparties will take place at The Well and LIT.

On April 23, OUTshine presents its South Florida Shorts Showcase with a special Cocktails & Cinema™ reception at 7 p.m. at O Cinema South Beach (1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach). Celebrate queer South Florida filmmakers, actors and film crews – from students to seasoned veterans of the industry. A Q&A plus a Tito’s Vodka open-bar afterparty will follow.

Accidental Friends (Amici Per Caso) (Italy, 2024), an international premiere and this season’s Centerpiece Film, screens at 7:30 p.m. on April 24 at Regal Dania Pointe (128 Sunset Dr, Dania Beach). In this Odd Couple-style comedy, directed by Max Nardari, two roommates with contrasting lifestyles must cohabitate despite their differences. An afterparty will follow at Bowlero.

Capitalizing on that sentiment, OUTshine is proud to present the world premiere of the documentary Latter-Day Glory: The Aftermath of Growing Up Queer in the LDS Church (USA, 2025). Directors Brandon Deyette and Chucho E. Quintero follow two queer ex-Mormon missionaries embarking on a transformative journey across America, uncovering the devastating effects of religious dogma on LGBTQ+ members of the LDS Church.

This season’s North American premieres include the dramatic thriller Queerpanorama (USA/Hong Kong/China, 2025), Becoming Ana (La Mitad de Ana) (Spain, 2024), To Live, To Die, To Live Again (Vivre Mourir Renaitre) (France, 2024), Blue For A Boy (Azul de Nino) (Spain, 2024), Some Nights I Feel Like Walking (Mõnel õhtul tahaksin jalutada) (Philippines/Italy/Singapore, 2025) and All For One (France/Belgium, 2025).

Other premieres include the first U.S showings of Who Wants To Marry An Astronaut? (Argentina, 2024) and A Night Like This (UK, 2025).

The April 27 closing night film will be Four Mothers (Ireland/United Kingdom, 2024) at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale). Directed by Darren Thorton, this comedy centers on a shy, commitment-phobic gay novelist who is tasked with caring for four eccentric, combative and wildly different women. The awards night soiree will immediately follow.

OUTshine At-Home viewing will be available from April 28 – May 4.
OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival fall edition is Presented by Gilead. The Premiere sponsor is Comcast with Grand sponsors Delta, Google and HotSpots! Happening Out. AHF, FastPrintz and Titos are Major sponsors and Axel South Beach, Hotel Greystone, Twist South Beach, Wilton River Suites, Lexi Goza/State Farm, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce are Supporting sponsors. Media partners include CultureOwl, Bulletin, #ILoveGayMovies, EDGE Media Network, Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, OUT SFL, Miami New Times, OutClique, QueerGuru, Skirt SoFlo, WIREMAG, Tampa Bay Gay, Mochee Digital Media, Luminary Catalyst and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Screening support is provided by The Well, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Planet Printer.
Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets starting at $15 are on sale beginning March 28. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage present Fat Ham 4/3/25 – 5/4/25

Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage present Fat Ham
Thursday, 04/03/2025-05/04/2025, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $43 – $60

Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. This first-time historic partnership among three of South Florida’s leading theatre companies, made possible by a generous $250,000 grant from The Warten Foundation, will bring this imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues, to both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Fat Ham will premiere at Island City Stage from April 3 – May 4 and then moves to GableStage from May 16 – June 15, 2025.
Fat Ham transforms Shakespeare’s Hamlet into an over-the-top tale set in a North Carolina BBQ pit. With a twist, the Danish castle becomes a Southern backyard barbecue, and Juicy, a Black, gay southern kid, navigates familial legacies and a ghostly demand for vengeance. The clash of generations unfolds in this award-winning adaptation, exploring the complexities of identity and violence. Jesse Green, theater critic for The New York Times wrote, “That Fat Ham achieves its happy, even joyful, ending honestly, without denying the weight of forces that make Hamlet feel just as honest, is a sign of how capacious and original the writing is, growing the skin of its own necessity instead of merely burrowing into Shakespeare’s.”
Fat Ham is directed by T.M. Pride and stars Toddra Brunson (Rabby), Henry Cadet (Juicy), Melvin Huffnagle (Rev/Papa), Cassidy Joseph (Opal), Denzel McCausland (Larry), Mikhael Mendoza (Tio) and April Nixon (Tedra).
Fat Ham is presented by an arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The play runs for one hour and 35 minutes with no intermission.
Individual show tickets at Island City Stage start at $43. A Mimosa Sunday Brunch sponsored by Misty Daniels will take place on April 13 with tickets at $55. As part of this unique presentation, the theatre companies will also offer a series of fun cookouts and community conversations to engage audiences.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org.

The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 6/1/25

The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 12:00 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

The Blue Angels have been enthralling spectators across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, IMAX Entertainment proudly presents a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary The Blue Angels taking audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Opening January 17 at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Filmed For IMAX® immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind-the-scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel – from the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen, and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
The filmmakers behind The Blue Angels were granted unprecedented access – on the ground and in the air – to invite audiences along, from the first days of rigorous training through to the final show and the passing of the torch to a new team. But even as the documentary lifts the veil of the Blue Angels mystique, it only magnifies the magic.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron…past and present.
The Blue Angels was directed by Paul Crowder and produced by Glen Powell, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe, J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella. John Turner, Bill O’Dowd, Emerson Davis, Rob Stone and Greg Wooldridge served as executive producers, with Maren Domzalski and Bridget Topp co-producing.
The Blue Angels is a Bad Robot, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Films Production, in association with Amazon MGM Studios, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs and Barnstorm Productions. The film runs 45 minutes.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The Blue Angels 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.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/17/25 – 5/11/25

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 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

Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, from January 17 – May 11, 2025, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

To celebrate the arrival of this exhibit based on the beloved public television series, MODS is partnering with area attractions to inspire future learning with a fun and fulfilling twist.

In Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, families and young adventurers will sneak through a hidden passage to the Secret Museum and use a hologram to unlock three different times in history to meet inspirational heroes. Uncover a dinosaur skeleton with paleontologist Mary Anning, explore a secret garden with botanist George Washington Carver and look at x-rays with chemist Marie Curie. In the Hall of Heroes, learn the traits of a hero and how you can be a hero today.
The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc. and is locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.
Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum: The Exhibit is included with admission to MODS. For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/xavierriddle.
The fun doesn’t stop at MODS! Dive into the excitement with the Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt: Passport to Broward — an adventure packed with exploration, learning and the chance to win a prize. Follow the trail, discover local heroes and create unforgettable memories at some of South Florida’s top attractions:

• African American Research Library and Cultural Center
• Art & Culture Center/Hollywood
• Bonnet House
• Broward County Libraries Main Branch
• Coral Springs Museum of Art
• Flamingo Gardens
• History Fort Lauderdale
• Old Davie School Museum
• Stranahan House
• Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
• Young At Art Museum