Tag: 5/5/24

“Six Perspectives” Residents’ Collective Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 5/4/24 – 6/22/24

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“Six Perspectives” Residents’ Collective Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 05/04/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale’s third floor resident artists’ collective will present its annual show entitled “Six Perspectives” from May 4 – June 22. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Agneta Anderson. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Friday, May 10, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.

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,” “The African American Experience,” “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.”

“Six Perspectives” 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. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

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.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

F1 Weekend – Viewing Parties and Activations at Esplanade at Aventura 5/5/24

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F1 Weekend – Viewing Parties and Activations at Esplanade at Aventura
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 03:30 pm-06:30 pm
Esplanade at Aventura
19505 Biscayne Boulevard,
Aventura, Florida, 33180
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Cost:

Esplanade at Aventura, South Florida’s hottest new dining, entertainment and shopping
destination, is revving up for Miami’s most anticipated racing event and calling on
Formula 1 enthusiasts of all ages to join its two-day free and open-to-the-public viewing parties!

With themed activities and promotions curated for the occasion, the open-air
destination is the perfect place to root for your favorite racer.

The festivities taking place on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, include:
Giant screen – broadcasting the F1 sprint race, qualifying session and main race
F1 car simulators – making participants feel like they are on the track, full–speed in the middle of the action
Special F1-themed cocktails, mocktails and menu items available for purchase from Esplanade at Aventura’s participating restaurants
Photo opps

Race on over and don’t miss out on the F1 celebration!

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila 5/5/24

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Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Quarterdeck Restaurants
1035 Southeast 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: $75

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo with Tres Generaciones Tequila. From April 5th to May 5th, all Quarterdeck locations will feature a specialty cocktail, The Teaser, made with Tres Generaciones Reposado, blackberries, fresh grapefruit & lime juice, and Fever Tree grapefruit soda.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at QD’s 17th Street location with Tres Generaciones Tequila. Enjoy live music, giveaways, food specials and personalized on-site bottle painting.The purchase of a $75 ticket gets you a complimentary cocktail and a personalized hand painted bottle of Tres Generaciones Reposado.

Cinco de Mayo Margarita Battle at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort 5/5/24

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Cinco de Mayo Margarita Battle at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
Sunday, 05/05/2024-05/05/2024, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William St,
Key West, Florida, 33040
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Cost: Free

Join The Marker Key West Harbor Resort for the thrilling second annual Margarita Battle on Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m., sponsored by Don Julio Tequila! Watch as talented bartenders go head-to-head, crafting their signature margaritas to win votes. Guests have the chance to judge each margarita and decide the champion. Plus, enjoy the lively sounds of Les Greene from The Swayzees, adding to the excitement of the evening. Experience this unforgettable blend of competition, cocktails and live music.

Cities of the Future at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 2/16/24 – 8/20/24,

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Cities of the Future at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 02/16/2024-02/16/2025, 11:20 am-10:00 pm
AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Step into the future and discover the exciting innovations transforming our world with Cities of the Future, now playing in the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Narrated by award-winning actor John Krasinski, Cities of the Future highlights the creative solutions engineers are designing right now to meet the challenges of a changing world and forge a brighter, more sustainable future.

From electric flying cars and aerial highways to smart buildings, greener infrastructure and solar power beamed from space, Cities of the Future offers an inspiring vision of how we will live 50 years from now, combining state-of-the-art CGI with live-action cinematography. The film also looks at modern urban landscapes in the midst of transformation, revealing profound changes already happening in some of the world’s greatest cities, from Los Angeles to Amsterdam to Singapore.

Cities of the Future also introduces viewers to a team of middle school students participating in the Future City Competition, an annual contest where 60,000 middle school students from the U.S. and around the world compete to create a model future city.

Cities of the Future is produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the same team that created the blockbuster giant screen documentary Dream Big: Engineering Our World.

To view the trailer, please visit citiesofthefuturefilm.com.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Cities of the Future 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.

The Da Vinci Machines & Robotics Exhibit Opens February 2nd, 2024 in Downtown Miami 2/3/24 – 5/5/24

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The Da Vinci Machines & Robotics Exhibit Opens February 2nd, 2024 in Downtown Miami
Saturday, 02/03/2024-05/05/2024, 10:00 am-07:00 pm
Security Building – Miami
117 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $15 – $30

For the First Time in South Florida, The Da Vinci Machines and Robotics Exhibition, curated by the Artisans of Florence and the Niccolai Group. The hands-on interactive exhibition features over sixty displays, including da Vinci’s Robot, dragonfly drone, bicycle, scuba suit, spring-powered car, Aerial Screw (precursor of the helicopter), hang glider, and the world’s first military tank.

This exhibit offers locals and visitors alike a chance to explore the mind of the greatest genius of all time through a hands-on interactive experience designed for all ages. On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the exhibit connects the past and the future with over sixty displays, including robots, war machines, flying contraptions, and civil and hydraulic inventions, alongside an extensive art gallery of reproduced masterpieces revealing da Vinci’s hand-drawn notes and designs.

The exhibit allows people to explore the mind of one of the greatest geniuses of all time, Leonardo da Vinci, and test his inventions. This experience allows participants a chance to not only enjoy the beautiful artworks da Vinci created but also showcase an immersive experience of the history and craftmanship da Vinci has brought to artists all around the world.

JB Contemporary is proud to present The Da Vinci Machines and Robotics Exhibition, curated by the Artisans of Florence and the Niccolai Group.

Sponsorships and event opportunities are available.

Opening exhibit: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 – Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Exhibit Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.