Cigar Craft & Spirit Tasting @ Nautilus Sonesta 9/28/23

Cigar Craft & Spirit Tasting @ Nautilus Sonesta
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
1825 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Join us for an evening of craftsmanship and camaraderie as you learn the delicate art of rolling cigars from experts. Savor the rich flavors and aromas of your creations alongside a curated range of fine spirits, elevating your senses to new heights. Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, our Cigar Rolling and Spirit Event promises an unforgettable fusion of tradition and taste.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 9/28/23

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

The Horrorland Scream Park 9/22/23 – 10/31/23

The Horrorland Scream Park
Friday, 09/22/2023-10/31/2023, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: $48.99

The Horrorland, a premier South Florida Halloween destination, returns to Jungle Island. The macabre showcase event is returning to the famed location at the request of its Halloween fans and this year’s trembling world of terror is designed to shock one and all! An opening ceremony will be held every night at 7 p.m. to kick off the frightening evening festivities.

Halloween chills and thrills are guaranteed to be abundant, as this year’s Horrorland experience will expand to include 8 scare zones, 10 chilling “terror-tories,” and 5 new haunts with everything being family-friendly. The names and themes of haunted houses scattered throughout Horrorland are being kept hush-hush and will be released via social media – be sure to stay tuned for the spooky surprise! This year an array of new mazes has been designed for the brave-of-heart as eerie creatures lie-in-wait to terrorize even the most courageous. Be prepared for additional twists and devious surprises guaranteed to make Halloween nights hair-raising frights.

Jimmy Choo to Host a Shopping Event to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade 9/28/23

Jimmy Choo to Host a Shopping Event to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: Free

Shop for a cause! Longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporter Lisa Mendelson, together with Jimmy Choo, invite the community to sip and shop in support of great futures for Miami-Dade area youth on Sept. 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Guests will discover Jimmy Choo’s Autumn 2023 collection at the Shops at Merrick Park boutique while enjoying bubbles and wine.

A portion of the proceeds from sales will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s crucial programs and services at its six Clubs including its educational after school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

When:

Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Where:

Jimmy Choo

Shops at Merrick Park

358 San Lorenzo Ave., Suite 1220 – Level One

Coral Gables, FL 33146

How:

For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Noelle.Segura@JimmyChoo.com.

For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s events and fundraisers, please contact Rhia Hunter at 305-446-9910 ext. 108 or rhunter@bgcmia.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org, facebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsMiamiDade, instagram.com/bgcmiamidade, twitter.com/BGCMia, youtube.com/user/BGCMiamiDade, or call 305.446.9910.

Blood Drive 9/28/23

Blood Drive
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health
4725 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: Free

Roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be parked at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale.

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, OneBlood T-shirt and a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Refreshments will be provided. Donors must bring a valid ID with the person’s first and last name.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

House of Horror 2023 9/28/23, 10/31/23

House of Horror 2023
Thursday, 09/28/2023-10/31/2023, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1625 NW 107th Ave,
Doral, Florida, 33172
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Cost: $20-$50

Prepare to be petrified as South Florida’s biggest haunted experience, the House of Horror Haunted Carnival returns for its 21st frightful installment. The Master of the Carnival, Mr. Lockhart, has awakened his cursed spirits from the dead – dripping with blood, brimming with malice, and hungry to feast on terrorized souls – all while Miami International Mall undergoes a haunting transformation into a cryptic labyrinth of inescapable dread, spanning from September 28 to October 31. Exercise caution, for once you enter the gates of doom, there is no exit out of this twisted spectacle, unless you successfully navigate an unsettling journey through time and terror.

This entails conquering the carnival’s four brand-new haunted attractions, each meticulously designed to instill fear, fun, and excitement for all ages. Dare to step into history’s darkest corners as you navigate the haunting halls of the Mayhem Museum, where lost souls find their eternal resting place. Experience a spine-chilling Deja Vu at Haunted HoliDAZE, where celebrations of the past entangle visitors on repeat. Venture into the abyss with Theater of Terror tickets; it’s not your average movie theater, but one where you’ll be tasked with escaping the sinister secrets of past cinematic treasures. Making a triumphant return, Scare X Studios presents a new character, Dolly, ready to lead guests into an immersive and Instagram-worthy trip down memory lane but beware—Dolly is far from trustworthy.

If you’re more of a thrill-seeker, the House of Horror midway is an absolute must-visit with over twenty exhilarating rides, including the Scarecoaster, South Florida’s only Halloween-themed rollercoaster. Enjoy carnival games, indulge in delectable treats, and savor a tempting variety of food and beverages, all while building anticipation for the adventures that await. Elevate your House of Horror experience with the Only In Dade Experience – an offering like no other, with behind-the-scenes access to the haunted attractions, entry to an air-conditioned lounge, photo opportunities, unexpected scares, music, beverages, and meet and greets with the signature Only In Dade cast.

Throughout October, House of Horror will present a series that promises to captivate your senses, beginning with a grand Opening Night spectacle on September 28. Brace yourself for a chilling experience as the gates of doom will creak open, revealing the Master of the Carnival, Mr. Lockhart, accompanied by an entourage of spooky characters. Among them, you’ll encounter a ceremony of stilt walkers, dancers, the band of the dead, and other dreadful surprises.

Mark your calendar for Friday the 13, when a deeper, more ominous layer of terror will be unveiled. On Sunday, October 29, our Spook-A-Palooza awaits the eager children, offering a character parade, an enchanting dance performance, and a daring trick-or-treat expedition that could lead to delightfully eerie encounters.

As the clock strikes 7 pm on October 31, an eerie spell of music will rise with a parade of horror, featuring performers shrouded in darkness, scare actors channeling your deepest fears, and stilt walkers towering over prepared to wrap you in their grasp. The Haunted Night of Horror will be a night to remember…if you’re still alive to tell the tale. A calendar of special events will be available and periodically updated at houseofhorrorcarnival.com.

Tickets, ranging from $20 to $50, offer varying levels of access depending on the night and can be purchased at https://houseofhorrorcarnival.com/. Stay tuned for special ticket offers and updates by following House of Horror Haunted Carnival on Instagram and Facebook.

House of Horror Haunted Carnival welcomes guests every night except Mondays.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 9/15/23 – 10/15/23

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 09/15/2023-10/15/2023, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present the return of “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” from Friday, September 15 through Sunday, October 15. This fine art and sculpture exhibit celebrating the contributions of our multicultural Latin community will feature work from local artists including Leonardo Montoya (Colombia), Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela) and Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain).

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host 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,” and, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

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 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.

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch 9/28/23

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 11:30 am-01:00 pm
First Baptist Downtown Event Center
301 East Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is honored to host the 22nd Annual Power Lunch at First Baptist Downtown Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m.

The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5.8 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999. The 22nd Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County.

Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO of Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bigs in Blue as the volunteer honoree, the Hudson Family Foundation as the foundation honoree and CITY Furniture as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships and tickets range from $250 to $15,000. Individual tickets are $125.