Category: Celebration

Pre-Noche Buena Party 12/20/24

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Pre-Noche Buena Party
Friday, 12/20/2024-, 06:00 pm-02:00 am
Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.
7360 SW 41 Street,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: $0

Get ready for the wildest Christmas party in Westchester at Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co.’s Pre-Noche Buena Party!

On Friday, December 20, from 6 PM to 2 AM, celebrate the season where classics never die. The night features live music from The Chili Poppers, DJ sets by Marvel the Energy and Schwinda, and a festive pop-up Christmas Bar by Literally Miami.

The highlight? Lala’s Burgers is dropping the one-night-only Lechon Smash—a smash burger twist on Noche Buena’s iconic lechon that’ll have you wishing it was Christmas every day.

Come for the burgers, brews, and beats, and stay for a night of unforgettable holiday vibes.

For more details, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/lincolnsbeardbrewing
https://www.instagram.com/literallychristmas
https://www.instagram.com/lalasbrgrs/

Caribbean Countdown: A NYE Rum Pairing Dinner 12/31/24

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Caribbean Countdown: A NYE Rum Pairing Dinner
Tuesday, 12/31/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Puttery
239 NW 28th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 60

Skip the predictable this New Year’s Eve. Puttery presents Caribbean Countdown, a rum pairing experience featuring Ten To One’s premium spirits and four courses of island-inspired cuisine. Each thoughtfully crafted dish comes paired with a unique rum expression, after par-tee like it’s 1999 with our Y2K NYE bash.

Save big on your NYE experience! Buy your party ticket with your NYE dinner ticket online now and lock in a 20% discount. After this offer, party tickets jump to $50. Don’t miss out—secure your savings today!

1One New Years Day Celebration 1/1/25

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1One New Years Day Celebration
Wednesday, 01/01/2025-, 03:00 pm-08:00 pm
Flagler Street
200 E Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Ring in the New Year at the 1ONE New Years Day Celebration on Flagler Street!

Presented by the Miami DDA and Julia & Henry’s, this year’s festivities promise to be nothing short of extravagant. Join us on January 1, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate and recharge at the 1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration on Flagler Street!

This free, family-friendly block party in the heart of Downtown Miami promises something for everyone. Headlining the event is the iconic DJ Irie, the legendary DJ known for his work with the Miami HEAT, Jamie Foxx, and major events like the Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards and MTV’s Total Request Live.

But that’s not all—satisfy your cravings with exclusive New Year-inspired eats, immerse yourself in interactive art, and keep the whole family entertained with fun activities for all ages, including [specific activities like bounce house, etc.], face painting, etc.].

Feeling the post-holiday hustle? We’ve got you covered. Swing by our recharge station and revive yourself with hydrating IV drips, so you can start the year refreshed and energized. See you on Flagler Street for an unforgettable celebration!

Jamaican Heritage Celebration | Art of Transformation 2024 12/4/24

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Jamaican Heritage Celebration | Art of Transformation 2024
Wednesday, 12/04/2024-12/08/2024, 10:00 am-08:30 pm
Ten North Group
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost: Free

The 2024 AOT will feature six main exhibitions, each focusing on a different aspect of Black aliveness:

In Praise of Blues: (Art and Recreation Center), Edouard Duval Carrier, curated by Dr. Adrienne Von Lates

Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity (Pavilion), curated by Professor Phillip Thomas, presents Jamaican artists from home and abroad who explores the interconnections of Aliveness to Livity as a moment of accomplishment, an instant in which what has matured in the alchemical athanor metamorphoses into perfection or, rather, an epiphany or an event—an accomplishment.

Embodiments of Aliveness: The Sculpture of Siriki Ky (Art and Recreation Center), curated by Dr. El Hadji Malick Ndiaye, explores Black resilience and identity in Ky’s powerful bronze sculptures.

Under the Bridge, Beyond the Beach, Above the Muck (The Train Station), Snapshots of the Ten North’s collections, this exhibition articulates the Group’s approach to collection, embodying and enacting black memory principles. It serves as a locus of memory, a landmark around which past events structure present memory.

And Is: The Black Florida Project (The Hurt Building), curated by Melissa Hunter “And Is” presents the photography of Johanne Rahman, focusing on the complex and evolving landscapes of Black communities across Florida.

Site Memory: The Sculpture Garden (VFW Garden), led by landscape architect James Brazil. The former Veterans of Foreign Wars site becomes a space through which past and present experiences fuse to commemorates Black history through sculptures and installations inspired by banned African American literature.

Tales of Opa-Locka: A Heritage Journey (Historic Train Station) curated by Alex Van Mecl, Founder, Opa-locka Preservation Association. This inaugural historical experience presents an in-depth exploration of the city’s near-century-long history and cultural heritage, offering visitors a carefully curated journey through Opa-locka’s unique architectural and social legacy. The exhibition also examines the City’s military history as a training site for the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps before and during WWII.

Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity Fine Art Exhibition 12/6/24

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Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity Fine Art Exhibition
Friday, 12/06/2024-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
The Pavilion
650 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Join the Ten North Group for this special cocktail reception featuring the ‘Jamaica on My Mind’ exhibition with special guests Phillip Thomas and the artists from Jamaica and all over the Diaspora. Remarks by Oliver Mair, Counsel General of Jamaica and hosted by Tanto Irie, host of Reggae Runnins on HOT 105. Soak in a full immersive experience of Jamaican heritage through music, dance and art.

CocoWalk Celebrates Small Business Saturday with Pop-Up Market and INFINITY Workout Class 11/30/24

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CocoWalk Celebrates Small Business Saturday with Pop-Up Market and INFINITY Workout Class
Saturday, 11/30/2024-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33133
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

This Small Business Saturday, CocoWalk is bringing the community together for a day of wellness and local shopping. Start the day strong with a complimentary INFINITY Beyond Fitness workout session at 10 a.m. under the iconic Kapok tree in CocoWalk Plaza.These complimentary sessions offer an open-air, high-energy workout experience suitable for all fitness levels.

This open-air, high-energy workout is tailored for all fitness levels, featuring a dynamic mix of cardio, strength training, and bodyweight exercises led by a certified INFINITY trainer. The series is designed to help the community reconnect with fitness routines, improve form, and make new friends as they prepare for the new year.

After your workout, explore a pop-up market in the plaza featuring local tenants showcasing unique offerings. Support small businesses, discover one-of-a-kind finds, and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere that makes CocoWalk a cherished destination.

Event details:
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10 AM

Where: CocoWalk Plaza, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove

** Bring a water bottle (hydration is key), a mat and a great attitude!

To reserve a spot, please RSVP. No membership is required, but space is limited. For more information about INFINITY Beyond Fitness please visit https://infinitybeyondfitness.com/

Light Up the Holiday Season at Faro Blanco’s Lighthouse Lighting Lighthouse Lighting at Faro Blanco 11/30/24

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Light Up the Holiday Season at Faro Blanco’s Lighthouse Lighting Lighthouse Lighting at Faro Blanco
Saturday, 11/30/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Faro Blanco
1994 Overseas Hwy,
Marathon, Florida, 33050
Website
Cost: 0

Join us on Saturday, November 30, from 6-8 pm for a festive evening at Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club. Enjoy dinner at Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar starting at 6 pm (reservations recommended) and soak in the cheerful vibes with live music from 6:30-7:30 pm. At 7 pm, experience the magic as the iconic Faro Blanco Lighthouse transforms into Marathon’s very own Christmas tree, shining bright with holiday lights. Plus, Santa himself will make a special appearance to join in the fun!

This dazzling display is just the beginning—our lighthouse will also take center stage at the annual Anchor Drop on New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss this unforgettable start to the holiday season!

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel 12/5/24

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel
Thursday, 12/05/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person (includes complimentary valet parking)

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is set to take place on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Twelve new leading men will rock the runway during Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s most philanthropic fashion event of the season hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch with entertainment by DJ Jay McCracken.

Now in its 18th year, this high-energy event continues to shine a spotlight on influential men who are making significant contributions to the community. Through the years, the Men of Style spotlight event has raised over $2 million through the years for respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve across South Florida. This charitable event is expected to sell out.

The 12 remarkable South Florida men who have generously committed their time and resources to work the runway on behalf of their chosen charities are:

• Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Co-founder, Brizaga (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Hayden Casson, Territory Manager, J+J Flooring Group (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Scott Dunseath, Business Owner, Wonderland (FLITE Center)
• Baldwyn English, External Affairs Manager for Florida Power & Light, Broward County (Art and Culture Center Hollywood)
• Emmanuel Garnier, Division Comptroller, Hypower (HANDY)
• Israel Gomez, Partner with Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Captain Lee Rosbach, Superyacht Captain, Author and TV Personality (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Ramon Moreno, Director, Mike Sipe Entertainment (Kids In Distress)
• William Schultz, Chief of Police of the City of Fort Lauderdale, (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• TJ Walsh, Managing Attorney at The Walsh Law Firm, LLC (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• Raphael Walters, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement for University of Miami (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Chaz Warrington, South Florida General Manager, DEX Imaging (Junior Achievement of South Florida)

The highlight of the evening will be the runway show where the Men of Style honorees will strut their stuff in the latest fashions from Macy’s, Dillard’s and Banana Republic.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, gourmet bites from top area restaurants including Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips), Bahama Breeze, Cafe Vico, The Capital Grille, Epazote, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Il Mulino, La Fuga, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Livia Bar & Grill, Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Season’s 52, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Todd’s Catering and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. The event will also feature an open bar with select offerings.

Transcend Cruises and Men of Style participant South Florida Symphony Orchestra are also offering a ticketed raffle to win a Symphony Sojourns “Great Composers Along the Rhine River” European Cruise for Two on June 19 – 26, 2025 (retail value $8,000 based on double occupancy). For $50 each (limited to only 150 tickets sold to benefit the participating charities), supporters will have a chance to win this seven-night upscale river cruise offering some of the finest cuisine, art and architecture in the region plus private classical performances. The cruise departs from Amsterdam, Netherlands, with planned stops in Bonn, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg, Germany. The prize includes the seven-night cruise accommodation aboard The Gentleman, gourmet meals, complimentary beverages and entertainment. Raffle sales end December 4 at 11 p.m. The winner will be announced during the Men of Style runway show. (Additional rules and restrictions apply.)

Sun-Sentinel/City & Shore magazine will also offer a complimentary raffle for a two-night stay at event sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel featuring a $150 La Fuga dining certificate and a $100 Escape Rooftop certificate that will be available to all attendees.

This year’s event is proudly supported by Title Sponsor BBX Capital, Presenting Sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Valet Sponsor Memorial Healthcare System and Runway Sponsor Broward Health, as well as City & Shore Magazine, OutClique, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, WPLG Local 10, Dillard’s, The Capital Grille, Transcend Cruises, Macy’s and Banana Republic.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. The Transcend Cruise raffle and voting for the leading Man of Style ($25 per vote) are available online. All transactions are available through www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at Miami Children’s Museum 11/2/24, 11/3/24

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Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at Miami Children’s Museum
Saturday, 11/02/2024-11/03/2024, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Cswy,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost:

Miami Children’s Museum, the beloved non-profit educational institution, invites you and your children to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. In honor of our departed loved ones, the weekend-long celebration will be from Saturday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 3rd and is to feature colorful marigold crafts, sugar skull decorating, and sensory bins filled with symbols of this special day for children to explore. The event is included with museum admission; tickets can be purchased at https://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/tickets-admissions.

Fusion Fashion Tech Society |An Art Basel Forum: Art, Fashion & Innovation 12/5/24

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Fusion Fashion Tech Society |An Art Basel Forum: Art, Fashion & Innovation
Thursday, 12/05/2024-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
Venue Shared Ahead of Event Date With Ticket Holders
Venue Shared Ahead of Event Date With Ticket Holders,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $0 – $350

Fusion Fashion Tech Society | Art, Innovation, Fashion, and the Cultural Dialogues That Unite Us

The Fusion Fashion Tech Society invites you to an inspiring event where art, innovation, and cultural dialogue converge. Join us as we explore how creativity and technology can redefine sustainability and amplify diverse narratives in the fashion industry.

Speak or Exhibit: If you would like to speak or exhibit at our event, you may apply do so here: www.fusionfashiontechsummit.com.

Fusion Fashion Tech Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and a member of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network. We recently produced and hosted the highly successful Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, which was an official Climate Week NYC event held concurrently with the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Our events are always inclusive and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), featuring expert speakers across fashion, art, tech, sustainability, circularity, and the convergence of these sectors.

Here’s a glimpse of the topics our experts will explore throughout the day:

Art Is Fashion: Reimagining Sustainability Through an Artist’s Lens
Description:
This panel will explore how artists are redefining sustainability in fashion. By merging artistic expression with sustainable practices, panelists will discuss innovative approaches to materials, design, and consumer engagement that challenge conventional fashion narratives.

The Future of the Fashion Runway and Digital Art: AI, Blockchain, and Ethical Practices
Description:
This discussion will dive into how advanced technologies, such as AI and blockchain, are reshaping the fashion and art industries. Panelists will analyze the ethical implications of these technologies and their potential to create a more transparent, inclusive, and human centered world.

Panel 3: Cultural Narratives in Fashion: Bridging Art, Identity, and Innovation
Description:
This panel will emphasize the importance of cultural narratives in fashion, examining how art and technology can amplify diverse voices and identities. Panelists will share insights on the role of cultural heritage in shaping future fashion innovations and the significance of inclusive practices.

About Fusion Fashion Tech Society
The Fusion Fashion Tech Society (FFTS) is a pioneering 501(c)(3) organization founded by Ambriel Pouncy, dedicated to fostering a more circular and sustainable fashion and apparel ecosystem. As proud members of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, FFTS is committed to advancing the principles outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By leveraging the expertise of its community, FFTS provides comprehensive educational opportunities and support to the next generation of sustainably-minded fashion innovators.

The organization emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and creative problem-solving while advocating for respect for our planet, cultures, and communities. Through its Corporate Global Material Innovation and Sustainability Partner Program, FFTS aims to revolutionize the fashion industry by promoting strategic collaborations that integrate advanced technology and circular economy principles. With a focus on diversity, continuous learning, and data-driven solutions, FFTS is shaping a human-centered future for the fashion and textile industries.

FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 7th Annual Heroes Luncheon Presented by Amazon 11/1/24

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FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 7th Annual Heroes Luncheon Presented by Amazon
Friday, 11/01/2024-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $100 general public; $75 for government employees

FLITE 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 seventh annual Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Heroes Luncheon presented by Amazon on Friday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WPLG 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) that will kick off the organization’s 15th anniversary celebration.

FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Heroes Luncheon presented by Amazon 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. Last year’s sold-out luncheon for 500 underscored the community’s commitment to nurturing and developing skills for our most vulnerable youth.

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:

• Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award – Marcia Barry Smith, MBS Consulting Advisors Inc. and Larry Rein, ChildNet
• Community Champion Award – Jen Klaassens, Jen Klaassens Consulting; Walter H. Honaman, Esq., Legal Aid Service of Broward County; Covelli Enterprises/Panera
• Gore Foundation YouMatter Award – Paul Palank Memorial Foundation and Freddy Figgers Foundation
• Memorial Healthcare System Collaborator of the Year – Florida Community Health Partners
• Children’s Services Council TIL System of Care Hero Award – TD Charitable Foundation
• TIL System of Care Impact Award – Cleveland Clinic Florida
• Amazon TIL System of Care Unsung Heroes – Frontline staff from collaborating organizations in the TIL System of Care
• UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness – Eric Hill, AvevoRx; Arun Raghuvi, Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra and The Florida Panthers Foundation
• TIL System of Care Youth Heroes Award – Maranatha Solomon and Trevion “Comet” Johnson, two TIL youth who have displayed remarkable resilience and dedication toward becoming self-sufficient

FLITE Center’s Heroes Luncheon is supported by title sponsor Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and is presented by Amazon. Other sponsors include BBX Capital, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Premier Aircraft, The Vegso Family Foundation, Transworld Business Advisors, Memorial Healthcare System, Ackerman, Grey Robinson, ChildNet, UKG, South Florida Business & Wealth/Lifestyle Media Group, GPR | Goodman Public Relations and Synovus Bank.

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at FLITECenter.org/Heroes24.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact Bich-ly Ludwig, CNP, FLITE Center’s vice president of development, at (954) 530-4686 or bich-ly@flitecenter.org.

Boat Parade Watch Party 12/14/24

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Boat Parade Watch Party
Saturday, 12/14/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Grateful Palate
3003 NE 32nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for a festive evening at the Children’s Harbor Boat Parade Watch Party! Don your favorite Christmas attire and get ready for a joyous night filled with holiday cheer and community spirit!

Immerse into a Vibrant Escape at Selvatico Wynwood featuring DJ Mr. Pauer 10/18/24

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Immerse into a Vibrant Escape at Selvatico Wynwood featuring DJ Mr. Pauer
Friday, 10/18/2024-10/18/2024, 09:00 pm-12:30 pm
Selvatico
299 NW 23RD STREET MIAMI, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 0.00

Get ready to discover Selvatico Wynwood’s Friday nights at 9 PM, featuring DJ Mr. Pauer and his electrifying beats.

Selvatico /selˈva.ti.ko/ (noun): A wildly enchanting jungle-themed bar where the lush decor and vibrant atmosphere transport you to a tropical paradise. It’s a place where adventure meets relaxation, cocktails come with a twist of the wild, and every visit feels like a mini-vacation in the heart of the jungle.

Join us for an evening of chic sophistication and adventure at the vibrant escape of Wynwood’s newest modern lounge, Selvatico. Experience a refreshing retreat as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails that transport you on a curated journey of exotic flavors and inventive pairings.

FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 7th Annual Heroes Luncheon 11/1/24

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FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 7th Annual Heroes Luncheon
Friday, 11/01/2024-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $100 general public; $75 for government employees.

FLITE 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 seventh annual Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Heroes Luncheon on Friday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WPLG 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) that will kick off the organization’s 15th anniversary celebration.

FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 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. Last year’s sold-out luncheon for 500 underscored the community’s commitment to nurturing and developing skills for our most vulnerable youth.

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:

• Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award – Marcia Barry Smith, MBS Consulting Advisors Inc. and Larry Rein, ChildNet
• Community Champion Award – Jen Klaassens, Jen Klaassens Consulting; Walter H. Honaman, Esq., Legal Aid Service of Broward County; Covelli Enterprises/Panera
• Gore Foundation You Matter Award – Paul Palank Memorial Foundation and Freddy Figgers Foundation
• Memorial Healthcare System Collaborators of the Year – Florida Community Health Partners
• Children’s Services Council TIL System of Care Hero Award – TD Charitable Foundation
• TIL System of Care Impact Award – Cleveland Clinic Florida
• TIL System of Care Unsung Heroes – Frontline staff from collaborating organizations in the TIL System of Care
• UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness – Eric Hill, AvevoRx; Arun Raghuvi, Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra and The Florida Panthers Foundation
• TIL System of Care Youth Heroes Award – Maranatha Solomon and Trevion “Comet” Johnson, two TIL youth who have displayed remarkable resilience and dedication toward becoming self-sufficient

FLITE Center’s Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Heroes Luncheon is presented by title sponsor Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and sponsored by Amazon, BBX Capital, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Premier Aircraft, The Vegso Family Foundation, Transworld Business Advisors, Memorial Healthcare System, Ackerman, Grey Robinson, ChildNet, UKG, South Florida Business & Wealth/Lifestyle Media Group, GPR | Goodman Public Relations and Synovus Bank.

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at FLITECenter.org/Heroes24.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact Bich-ly Ludwig, CNP, FLITE Center’s vice president of development, at (954) 530-4686 or bich-ly@flitecenter.org.

Backyard Bash Day of the Dead 11/2/24

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Backyard Bash Day of the Dead
Saturday, 11/02/2024-11/02/2024, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Moss Center
10950 SW 211th St.,
Miami, Florida, 33189
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture at this year’s Backyard Bash – Day of the Dead Celebration! Featuring a Free Selena Forever tribute show and performances by Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, this family-friendly event promises an evening of lively music, delicious food, and festive fun.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s 28th anniversary Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration 10/18/24

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s 28th anniversary Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration
Friday, 10/18/2024-, 05:30 pm-10:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $150 for individual Grand Tasting tickets; $300 for individual VIP Platinum tickets (one-hour early admission). Additional group discounts available.

The 28th anniversary Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser, moves to Friday, October 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). It’s a banner year for fine food and spirits as gastronomes and philanthropists will have an opportunity to enjoy the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science.

The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature scrumptious bites, small plates and desserts from more than 30 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a sampling of more than 50 wines and spirited libations courtesy of exclusive beverage sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. A variety of craft beers will flow from Florida favorite breweries and beyond courtesy of Gold Coast Beverage in the Beer Garden. VIP ticketholders will have early access at 5:30 p.m. to sample the incredible array of offerings.

This edition’s restaurant participants include both returning and new experiences to choose from: Another Fare to Remember, Arc Broward, B & D Trap (BBQ), The Cake Lovers, Chez Gourmet, CrepeMaker, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Frank Pepe Pizzeria of Plantation, Fresh Kitchen, Hoffman’s Chocolates, JC Beans Café, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Red Chair Catering, Seasons 52, Tarpon River Brewing, Tasteful Thoughts, Union Kitchen & Bar, and more to be announced.

Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on an array of luxury items including travel getaways, local entertainment packages, celebrity sports memorabilia, and more during the silent auction.

Major sponsors of MODS’ 28th anniversary Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are Bank of America (Presenting Sponsor); JM Lexus (Grand Arrival Sponsor); Doubletime Digital (Exclusive Print Sponsor); Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Exclusive Beverage Sponsor); Gold Coast Beverage (Beer Sponsor); Centuric (VIP Wristbands Sponsor); M. Austin & Christine Forman, DEX Imaging, Grant Thornton and JM Family Enterprises (Valet Sponsors); Anita & Ralph Byer and BankUnited (Silent Auctions Sponsors); Amazon, Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Blue Compass, CTS Engines, FPL, Gunster, Joe Cox & Jeremy Collette, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, R2Squared, Ron Book, Truist, WSVN and UKG (Platinum Sponsors); 5/3 Bank, ABA Centers of Florida, Brightstar Credit Union, Broward Health, Chip LaMarca, Dawn DesRochers, Debra Hixon, Greenberg Traurig, Greenspoon Marder, P.A., IKEA, Lochrie & Chakas, P.A., M&T Bank, PNC Bank and Truly Nolen (Grand Tasting Hosts).

Ticket prices for MODS’ 28th anniversary Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are $300 for individual VIP Platinum tickets (which offer one-hour early admission) and $150 for individual Grand Tasting tickets (general entry at 6:30 p.m.) Parties of 12 receive a reduced rate of $2,850 for VIP Platinum and parties of 10 receive a reduced rate of $1,100 for the Grand Tasting Host package. Visit mods.org/event/28th-annual-wine-spirits-and-culinary-celebration/ to purchase tickets.

Grizel ‘La Chachi’ Del Valle Debut Album Listening Party at Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood 10/15/24

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Grizel ‘La Chachi’ Del Valle Debut Album Listening Party at Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood
Tuesday, 10/15/2024-, 08:00 pm-11:30 pm
Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Join us at Higher Ground for a free and exclusive evening as we celebrate the debut of Grizel Del Valle ‘La Chachi’ album (Side A) in honor of Latin Billboard Week. Chachi will take us on a personal journey through the creation of each song, revealing the stories and emotions that shaped this powerful project.

Come dress to impress in chic all-black attire, with a touch of your unique style.

Kindly RSVP to secure your spot for this unforgettable celebration of music, artistry and elegance.

Lost at Sea Halloween Party Presented by Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel 10/31/24

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Lost at Sea Halloween Party Presented by Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Thursday, 10/31/2024-, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 25

Get ready to be swept away at High Tide’s “Lost at Sea” Halloween bash! Dive into a night of nautical nightmares where the drinks are dangerously good and the vibes are chillingly cool. Come dressed to impress for a chance to win our costume contest—the grand prize is a two-night stay plus a poolside cabana with a $200 credit! Don’t forget to arrive between 7 pm and 9 pm to enjoy a complimentary cocktail and pass hors d’oeuvres. This is one Halloween party you won’t want to miss!

VIP RESERVATIONS:
VIP Tables are available for groups of 4 – 8 guests for a minimim spend that can be reached by ordering a la carte from our food, drink and bottle service menu. Please contact sales@surfcomber.com with your name, amount of guest and phone number to book.

Minimum Spend:
4 people: $400 minimum plus tax and service charge (tip)
6 people: $600 minimum plus tax and service charge (tip)
8 people: $800 minimum plus tax and service charge (tip)

COSTUME CONTEST:
First Place: 2-night stay at Kimpton Surfcomber + Poolside Cabana for 4 people with a $200 R&B credit
Second Place: Poolside Cabana for up to 4 people with a $150 R&B credit
Third Place: $100 R&B credit to The Social Club

EARLY ACCESS:
Arrive between 7 pm and 9 pm to enjoy a complimentary nautical cocktail and pass hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Gaston.

Miami Vice 40th Anniversary at Bayside Marketplace 9/12/24,9/13/24,9/14/24,9/15/24

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Miami Vice 40th Anniversary at Bayside Marketplace
Thursday, 09/12/2024-09/15/2024, 09:00 am-11:00 pm
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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From Thursday, September 12th, to Sunday, September 15th, Bayside Marketplace is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Miami Vice with a weekend of exciting events. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including live entertainment, special ceremonies, and family-friendly fun, all honoring the iconic TV series. Join us for a weekend of nostalgia, excitement, and celebration of this ’80s classic!

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science 9/20/24 – 1/5/25

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 09/20/2024-01/05/2025, 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 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

Join SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang to solve a gem of a mystery when the all-new SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens on Friday, September 20 at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion through January 5, 2025.

In the Hall of Portraits, meet Daphne—the brave fashionista of the gang. Comb through moving eye portraits to discover the villain’s hidden control panel that creates spooky illusions. In the Villain’s Tinkering Workshop, work alongside Fred, the group’s calm and collected leader, to build a trap for the villain. Green glowing clues appear to help along the way! Shaggy and his lovable canine pal Scooby-Doo™ can be found in the kitchen of course, where families participate in the iconic ghost chase and create many more delicious memories. No mystery can be solved without the help of tech-savvy Velma in the library music room. Solve a musical puzzle on the organ and use the Clue Analyzer to get a visual of the villain.

Be sure to gather the family for a mesmerizing photo op with The Mystery Machine! The iconic vehicle, on loan from Warner Bros. Archives, was one of four that were initially made for the live-action movies SCOOBY-DOO (2002) and SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASED (2004).

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment. The Children’s Museum is a nonprofit committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

This exhibit is included with Museum admission.

For more information about SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem, visit mods.org/exhibit/scoobydoo.

For Museum 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.

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s “Route to 2050: A Journey of Innovation, Community and Mobility” Summit 9/12/24

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s “Route to 2050: A Journey of Innovation, Community and Mobility” Summit
Thursday, 09/12/2024-, 08:00 am-11:30 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: 0

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will present “Route to 2050: A Journey of Innovation, Community and Mobility,” an educational summit, on September 12, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale). This pivotal event, with special host Tom Hudson, senior economics editor and special correspondent at WLRN, will bring together transportation professionals, city planners and community leaders to discuss topics derived from the Route to 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which addresses key issues such as transportation, resiliency, public health, affordable housing, safety and technology. The event will feature guest speaker Jamie Christian, P.E., division administrator, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands and keynote speaker Laura Chace, president and CEO of ITS America.

The program will include breakfast and networking opportunities, followed by a variety of speakers including Greg Stuart, Steve Braun, District 4 secretary, FDOT; Monica Cepero, county administrator, Broward County; Yvette Colbourne, MPO chair, city commissioner, City of Miramar and Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO, Museum of Discovery and Science.

A panel discussion, moderated by Gail Bulfin, senior vice president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, will include Beam Furr, vice mayor of Broward County, Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO/general manager of Broward County Transit and Michelle Gomez, mayor of the City of Tamarac. The panel will focus on the realistic application of EV technology, signal technology, and simulation/modeling platforms to propel Broward’s transportation system into the 21st century and the partnerships needed to make this happen. Panelists will discuss how they see this technology impacting local and county levels and how they can work together to implement and leverage funding.

Keynote speaker Jamie Christian, P.E., division administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Florida, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands will address the administration’s perspective on regional long-range planning and discuss some of FHWA’s initiatives surrounding technology in transportation.

Jamie Christian possesses 32 years of experience in the transportation industry. Appointed as the FHWA division administrator for Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2013, Christian oversees a $2.6 billion federal aid program. He leads a multidisciplinary professional staff and works with state and local partners to maximize the use of federal aid dollars in providing transportation solutions. Christian has held numerous leadership positions across the country including serving as the FHWA division administrator in Utah prior to coming to Florida. He is a member of the U.S. DOT team supporting the White House Working Group on Puerto Rico that focuses federal resources for Puerto Rico’s economic development. In 2017, he served in Washington, D.C. on the U.S. DOT team developing the president’s infrastructure plan.

Following Christian, Laura Chace will offer insight into future technologies and growth management.

Appointed to her role in August 2021, Chace is a leading advocate of advancing intelligent transportation technologies across the U.S. to save lives and reduce crashes on roadways, reduce congestion, minimize transportation’s carbon footprint, and provide seamless mobility and choices Previously, she served as the association’s chief operating officer. Chace serves on the U.S. DOT’s Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee offering advice on how to plan for a transportation future that leverages technology and innovation to solve complex mobility challenges. She also serves as a member of the Electric Vehicle Working Group, formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, to provide recommendations regarding the development, adoption, and integration of EVs into the transportation and energy systems.

There is no cost to attend the Broward MPO’s “Route to 2050: A Journey of Innovation, Community and Mobility” Summit. To register and learn more, visit http://www.routeto2050.org.

Throwback Drag Brunch 8/10/24

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Throwback Drag Brunch
Saturday, 08/10/2024-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
The Well
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $5 cover

Welcome to the Throwback Drag Brunch! Get ready for a blast from the past as we bring you a fabulous afternoon filled with nostalgia, laughter, and amazing performances. Join us on Saturdays at The Well in Wilton Manors for a drag show like no other.
Come dressed in your best retro attire and enjoy delicious food, bottomless mimosas, and of course, the dazzling performances by our talented drag queens. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with a mix of old-school vibes and modern entertainment.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that will have you dancing, laughing, and feeling fabulous. Grab your friends and reserve your spot now for the Throwback Drag Brunch!

Sunday Drag Brunch 8/11/24

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Sunday Drag Brunch
Sunday, 08/11/2024-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
The Well
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $5 cover

Welcome to the Sunday Drag Brunch at The Well in Wilton Manors! Get ready for a fabulous afternoon filled with amazing performances, delicious food, and great company. Join us on Sundays at 1:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss. Our talented drag queens will entertain you while you enjoy a scrumptious brunch with your friends. Come dressed to impress and get ready to have a blast! See you there!

Third Annual “Dia de Los Muertos” Day of The Dead Celebration at CityPlace Doral 11/2/24

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Third Annual “Dia de Los Muertos” Day of The Dead Celebration at CityPlace Doral
Sunday, 11/02/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza
8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrating with sugar skulls and marigolds! The community is welcome to CityPlace Doral’s Third Annual Day of The Dead – Dia de Los Muertos – celebration. The month-long activation, taking place Oct. 1 through Nov. 3, will recognize this culturally rich Latin American tradition culminating with a free community event on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, CityPlace Doral will be vibrantly decorated with gorgeous colorful Dia de Los Muertos-themed decorations through Nov. 2. At the main entrance, guests will be welcomed by a wooden calavera (sugar skull) and colorful Marigolds overhead. Sugar skulls will be displayed throughout City Place Doral and the Fountain Plaza will be ornamented with an altar display of a trio catrines (male skeleton figures) with flowers, Marigolds and more. All items are hand-crafted by Artistic Elves.

The main Day of the Dead event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., where children and families can enjoy face painting, food sampling from local restaurants and a center-wide processional with performances by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis and costumed characters. The Baila Conmigo Kids Dance School will host a special youth performance. Guests can also shop and stroll the “El Mercado” night market, a marketplace for people and their pets.

Furry friends are encouraged to meet up at CityPlace Doral’s City Bark dog park. Decorated with fun photo moments, a doghouse, dog bone and a fire hydrant, City Bark is a paws-itively good time. There are also four pet waste stations located conveniently throughout the property.

Guests and pets are encouraged to dress in Day of the Dead theme.

Summer Games Closing Ceremony Watch Party at Lobby Bar at Arlo Wynwood 8/11/24

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Summer Games Closing Ceremony Watch Party at Lobby Bar at Arlo Wynwood
Sunday, 08/11/2024-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Come hang at Arlo Wynwood’s lobby bar for the big finale of this summer’s Paris sports showdown! Enjoy refreshing cocktails, delicious food specials and cheer on the world’s top athletes. Stay chill in the cool air-conditioned space and soak up the lively atmosphere. Reserve your spot and join the fun!

Enjoy the limited-time American Burger, French Fries and Michelob Beer combo special in honor of the closing ceremony.

*The special burger and beer combo will also be available upstairs at the hotel’s third-floor oasis, Higher Ground.

FLITE Center’s “Sip, Savor and Screening” Benefit 8/20/24

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FLITE Center’s “Sip, Savor and Screening” Benefit
Tuesday, 08/20/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Movies of Delray
7421 W Atlantic Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida, 33446
Website
Cost: Advance tickets – $25; Day of event – $40

FLITE Center’s “Sip, Savor and Screening” benefit presented by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will take place on Tuesday, August 20, from 6 – 9 p.m., at Movies of Delray (7421 W Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach). This special evening, part of Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD), will include a complimentary libation, gourmet light bites, a raffle and a ticket to view the 2024 drama, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, an uplifting true story about how a small community banded together to transform the lives of its most vulnerable youth. All proceeds will go toward FLITE Center programs and services, which provide young adults with resources and support to help them transition to independent living. FLITE Center is a one-stop resource center offering all supportive services to youth aging out of foster care, chronically homeless youth, human trafficking survivors, and LGBTQ+ youth.

Featured on Oprah, the powerful Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot follows a rural Texas church community’s life-changing decision for 22 families to adopt 77 vulnerable children from the foster care system, helping among other things to shield them from the horrors of human trafficking. Led by Reverend Martin and his wife Donna, this act of boundless compassion ignited a movement, proving with passion and commitment, that the battle for America’s most vulnerable can be won.

With comprehensive, seamless support, FLITE Center guides nearly 2,000 youth annually through life’s maze. FLITE connects them to employment, education, health services, counseling, and safe, affordable housing. Established in Broward County, FLITE Center has been serving the West Palm Beach community since 2021. In 2022, it expanded its services by adding a 1,500-square-foot drop-in center located in the historic northwest sector of downtown – in an area youth can easily reach. More recently, new property space began providing a safe, secure and reliable immediate housing emergency landing space lovingly called Falcon Ridge for human trafficking survivor youth and their families.

FLITE Center’s West Palm Beach’s Anti-Human Trafficking programming is supported through a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant through the Office of the Attorney General of Florida and through a U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime Housing Assistance Grant, helping at-risk and sex-trafficked children and young adults between the ages of 10 – 24 with trauma informed care, guidance and support.

Celebrating 47 years, Boca Chamber Festival Days is the chamber’s outreach to the non-profit community. Non-profit chamber members join forces with for-profit chamber members to hold events during the month of August with a primary objective of enhancing awareness and gathering funds for philanthropic endeavors. The Boca Chamber is proud to offer a diverse range of activities that showcase the vibrant essence of Boca Raton, spanning from intimate gatherings to larger-scale celebrations.

FLITE Center’s “Sip, Savor and Screening” is presented by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and sponsored by Premier Aircraft, Heidi Schaeffer, M.D. Charitable Trust, Boss Events SoFlo, Quest Workspaces, Florida Atlantic University and Excel Construction.

Advance general admission tickets start at $25; the day of showing tickets will be $40. Sponsorships starting at $500 each are also available. To purchase, visit https://FLITECenter.org/SipSavorScreening.

Follow FLITE Center at flitecenter.org and on social media at facebook.com/FLITECenterBroward, on Instagram @flitecenter, on linkedin.com/company/the-flite-center and on youtube @flitecenter6274.

Plunge into Paradise with Aqua Fina’s Poolside Party @ ART Wynwood 7/7/24

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Plunge into Paradise with Aqua Fina’s Poolside Party @ ART Wynwood
Sunday, 07/07/2024-, 03:00 pm-11:00 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 Northwest Miami Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Make a big splash and cap off your Fourth of July weekend at Aqua Fina’s Pool Party at Arlo Wynwood from 3-11 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.

Dive into the beats with reggaeton and tech house music from artists like Jdaiz, Clips x Ahoy, Jean Cases x Yankaa, Ledo, Fernandez, and VII x Checno.

This summer celebration is hosted by Arlo Wynwood, Miami’s first hotel in its vibrant creative and cultural district. Home to the world’s largest collection of street art, Arlo Wynwood seamlessly blends the area’s artistic energy with a unique industrial aesthetic, where organic meets modern.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night of music, dance, and breathtaking views!

Learn more about free tickets at https://posh.vip/e/aqua-fina-pool-party. Attendees must be 21+.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: LEGO® Creation Explosion 7/29/24, 7/30/24, 7/31/24, 8/1/24, 8/2/24

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: LEGO® Creation Explosion
Monday, 07/29/2024-08/02/2024, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: This Camp STEAMology five-day program costs $300 for members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/camp.

School is out, but the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Camp STEAMology: LEGO® Creation Explosion is in from July 29 through August 2!

Kids will explore all things LEGO® as campers engage in creating, coding and constructing larger-than-life structures. Campers will learn through playful, hands-on STEAM activities and fun, engaging experiences.

Give your child a SCIENTASTIC STEM experience at MODS’ camp program presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. At Camp STEAMology, we’ve crafted the ultimate age-appropriate camp adventure, providing campers with interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment you can imagine. Plus, don’t forget the cherry on top – a weekly IMAX® immersion that’ll have your child’s curiosity soaring to new heights. It’s not just camp; it’s a journey into the exciting world of STEAM that they’ll never forget!

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 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.

This Camp STEAMology five-day program costs $300 for members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/camp.

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.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 7/28/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 07/28/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to 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.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by ABA Centers of Florida.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.

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.

Free ArtServe Exhibit Through Sept. 6; Free Opening Reception July 19 for “Ready-Made” 7/19/24

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Free ArtServe Exhibit Through Sept. 6; Free Opening Reception July 19 for “Ready-Made”
Friday, 07/19/2024-09/06/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Creatives, Artistic Entrepreneurs Outside the Traditional Gallery Genre
Finally Get Their Own Exhibit

ArtServe’s “Ready-Made” Exhibit Opens Friday, July 19 With Free Reception

Crafters, wine bottle label designers, ceramics enthusiasts, wig-makers, jewelry designers, tattoo artists and other talented creative entrepreneurs who seldom get the chance to exhibit their work will be showcased at ArtServe’s upcoming exhibit “Ready-Made: Celebrating Business, Art and Community” that runs from Friday, July 19 through Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Ready-Made opens with a free, public reception at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19.

To RSVP for the free reception, click here: https://buytickets.at/artserveinc/1299219

Made possible by a grant from The Community Foundation of Broward, the exhibit itself is also free to attend.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“After seeing Ready-Made, your everyday experiences will come with a fresh perspective on the knowledge that an artist has created virtually everything with which we interact each day,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “For example, even a trip to the grocery store entails visual artwork on so many levels—the colorful displays, the food packaging, the coupons and even the fresh sushi at the seafood counter have one thing in common—they were all created by artists!”

ArtServe opened participation in Ready-Made to local artists of all genres—with one caveat: Exhibited artwork must not be perishable (which means the fresh pastries and sushi displays must remain in their respective stores!).

Ready-Made opens alongside a national launch of “Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026,” a massive Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout American history and contemporary life.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Red, White & Rooftop: Celebrate July 4th Weekend at Arlo Wynwood’s STAMPED Party! 7/6/24

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Red, White & Rooftop: Celebrate July 4th Weekend at Arlo Wynwood’s STAMPED Party!
Saturday, 07/06/2024-, 05:00 pm-11:00 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 Northwest Miami Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost:

Keep the Fourth’s festivities going strong at STAMPED, Arlo Wynwood’s rooftop party on Saturday, July 6 from 5-11 p.m.! Dive into the fun with afrobeats, amapiano, and an amazing Arlo Wynwood ambiance, featuring music by @AYA & FRIEND. Get ready to make a splash because we’re hitting the pool and enjoying a space just for African music!

This celebration is proudly hosted by Arlo Wynwood, which stands as Miami’s first-ever hotel in its eminent creative and cultural district, boasting the world’s largest collection of street art. Arlo Wynwood merges the area’s vibrant artistic spirit with an eclectic industrial aesthetic, where organic meets modern.

These tickets can be purchased for only $20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-stamped-pool-party-july-4th-wknd-afrobeats-amapiano-more-tickets-906955256587?aff=ebdsshios. Attendees must be 21+.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: Shark Mania 7/22/24, 7/23/24, 7/24/24, 7/25/24, 7/26/24

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Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: Shark Mania
Monday, 07/22/2024-07/26/2024, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science & AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: This Camp STEAMology five-day program costs $300 for members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/camp.

School is out, but MODS’ Camp STEAMology: Shark Mania is in!

It’s Shark Week! Campers will investigate the biodiversity and chemistry of our oceans and learn about sharks from their prehistoric origins through today. Come see MODS’ life-size Megalodon and learn about tracking sharks at MODS’ signature Shark Cart!

Give your child a SCIENTASTIC STEM experience at MODS’ camp program presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. At Camp STEAMology, we’ve crafted the ultimate age-appropriate camp adventure, providing campers with interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment you can imagine. Plus, don’t forget the cherry on top – a weekly IMAX® immersion that’ll have your child’s curiosity soaring to new heights. It’s not just camp; it’s a journey into the exciting world of STEAM that they’ll never forget!

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 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.

This Camp STEAMology five-day program costs $300 for members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at mods.org/camp.

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.

Copa America Tournament Watch Party at Lobby Bar at Arlo Wynwood 6/28/24

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Copa America Tournament Watch Party at Lobby Bar at Arlo Wynwood
Friday, 06/28/2024-07/02/2024, 06:00 pm-12:00 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Catch all the big Copa America games this season live at Arlo Wynwood’s exciting Lobby Bar!

Get ready for an unforgettable Copa America experience at Lobby Bar, where guests can catch all the big soccer games this season on the space’s new multi screens. Watch every thrilling game live while soaking in the festive atmosphere with fellow soccer enthusiasts. Enjoy exclusive drink specials during the games, making every goal and celebration even more memorable.

Kitchen to remain open until half time for later evening games. Delight in game-themed food specials:

Friday, June 28:
Colombia – Costa Rica: Empanadas
Paraguay – Brazil: Caipirinhas

Saturday June 29:
Argentina – Peru: Fernet with Coke

Sunday June 30:
Venezuela – Jamaica: Specialty Rum Drink

Monday July 1:
USA – Uruguay: Burgers

Tuesday July 2:
Brazil – Colombia: Caipirinhas & Empanadas

Independence Day Celebration Concert 7/4/24

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Independence Day Celebration Concert
Thursday, 07/04/2024-, 08:30 pm-
Lummus Park
Ocean Drive & 12th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free and open to the public

Patriotic Favorites including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever, and more!

Capture the uniquely American spirit with our Annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert in partnership with the Ocean Drive Association and City of Miami Beach. The MMF Symphony Orchestra and Alumni Division Singers, conducted by founder and artistic director Michael Rossi, will perform on Ocean Drive before and during the City of Miami Beach’s annual Firework Show. Celebrate the holiday with some of your Favorite Broadway Selections and Patriotic Music including Tchaikovsky’s bombastic 1812 Overture, Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes, and more!

The fireworks display will launch at 9 PM mid-concert. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations at one of the many al fresco ocean-view restaurants or bring their beach chairs, blankets, and picnics.

Fireworks Extravaganza 7/4/24

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Fireworks Extravaganza
Thursday, 07/04/2024-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th St,
Coconut Creek, Florida, 33073
Website
Cost: Free

Enjoy a world-class fireworks display, enhanced by cutting-edge aerial drone performances, creating a mesmerizing experience for all attendees. In addition to the spectacular pyrotechnics, guests can enjoy a diverse array of live entertainment, including music and performances. A variety of gourmet food trucks will be on-site, offering an extensive selection of culinary delights, while full bars will provide a range of refreshing beverages available for purchase throughout the evening. Guests of all ages are welcome to attend.
Drone show begins at 10 p.m.

Eleven Years Strong B-Fit Training Studios Anniversary Party 6/29/24

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Eleven Years Strong B-Fit Training Studios Anniversary Party
Saturday, 06/29/2024-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
B-Fit Training Studios
17650 NW 78th Ave STE 103,
Hialeah, Florida, 33015
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Come celebrate with us at B-Fit Training Studios as we mark eleven years of helping our community stay fit and healthy! Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and festivities featuring optional group workouts, food trucks, games, and giveaways. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our studio, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with our fitness family and have a blast. Don’t miss out on this special occasion – see you there! (www.wearebfit.com/)

Bahamian Independence Celebration 7/21/24

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Bahamian Independence Celebration
Sunday, 07/21/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33129
Eventbrite
Cost: $80

Come dressed in your best island attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fun and festivity.

Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Bahamian Independence with The Curtis Foundaton and special guest the Honorable Curt. G. Hollingsworth, Consul General of the Bahamas, at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens! Let’s come together to commemorate the independence of The Bahamas with an evening of Bahamian culture, music, and delicious food. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Bahamians and friends of The Bahamas celebrating freedom and unity!

Learn about the impact that Bahamians and their descendants have had on the South Florida community and beyond.

Music by Steel Away Drums

Spoken Word performance by Gary Allen

Bahamian fare by Chef Willie

Sip into Summer with LIME Fresh’s Special July 4th Merica Margaritas All Month Long 7/1/24

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Sip into Summer with LIME Fresh’s Special July 4th Merica Margaritas All Month Long
Monday, 07/01/2024-07/31/2024, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill
1439 Alton Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: free

It’s time for a Red, LIME and Blue Celebration! For a Limited Time Only – $7.40 ‘Merica Margaritas

For the entire month of July, LIME Fresh is offering a special promotion on their award-winning frozen margaritas and featuring a special red, white and blue option to celebrate the Fourth of July. This offer will be available for dine-in and takeout (not delivery) orders and not combinable with other discounts or offers.

The LIME Fresh ‘Merica Margarita will be layered with strawberry, classic and Monin blue curacao flavors and available at all locations.

Mini Muse Free Art Making 7/11/24

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Mini Muse Free Art Making
Thursday, 07/11/2024-, 11:00 am-06:30 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Get creative with us on Free First Thursday, July 11th, 2024 for our drop-in art making project offered ALL day, 11AM – 6:30PM.

First, test your brain with an Art & Seek scavenger hunt through the museum.

After, explore texture and color with Oil Pastel portraits inspired by the work of Jared McGriff and Dimithry Victor. Join us for an additional project to create black-light art, just like exhibiting artist, Jaime Grant!

This drop-in art making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone, and let your imagination run wild.

Materials provided and all are welcome.

Family Friendly

Free all day admission: 11 am – 7 pm

Free Art Making: 11 am – 6:30 pm

Registration is not required, bring your friends and family to the museum with ease!

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball Presented by Broward Health in Association With Republic National Distributing Company 12/7/24

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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball Presented by Broward Health in Association With Republic National Distributing Company
Saturday, 12/07/2024-, 06:00 am-12:00 am
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Wat,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Varies

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball Presented by Broward Health in Association With Republic National Distributing Company

This year’s theme is “Lion King.” The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season.

Participants in this year’s event include: performance(s) from Broward Across America, entertainment from Private Stock sponsored by DEX Imaging

Father’s Day at Nikki Beach Miami Beach 6/16/24

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Father’s Day at Nikki Beach Miami Beach
Sunday, 06/16/2024-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Nikki Beach Miami Beach
1 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 85

Celebrate Father’s Day at Nikki Beach Miami Beach with an unforgettable brunch experience. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, treat Dad to a culinary journey that includes a succulent carving station, freshly made waffles, artisanal crêpes, a pasta station, and more.

Priced at $85 per person and $42.50 for children under 8, it’s a celebration for the entire family. Enjoy our exclusive “Dad’s Old Fashioned” cocktail, and take home a specially branded Nikki Beach on-the-rocks glass and coaster as a keepsake.

Strawberry Full Moon at The Gates Hotel South Beach 6/21/24

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Strawberry Full Moon at The Gates Hotel South Beach
Friday, 06/21/2024-, 07:00 pm-
The Gates Hotel South Beach
2360 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

On June 21 at 7 p.m., relax and unwind at The Gates Hotel South Beach with a serene evening in partnership with K’Alma Spa and Chakras by Lauren. Embrace inner transformation and rejuvenation as you take in the stunning strawberry full moon with some gentle movement, heart-expanding meditation and tranquil sound bowl healing at sunset. Tickets are free. More information can be found on the hotel’s website https://www.gatessouthbeach.com/.

Thursdays at PAMM: Pride Night 6/13/24

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Thursdays at PAMM: Pride Night
Thursday, 06/13/2024-, 05:00 pm-06:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free with RSVP

Join us for our annual Pride night, celebrating Miami’s LGBTQIA+ community through art, performance, music, and culture!

On the waterfront terrace, enjoy a festive night hosted by Tiffany Fantasia including happy hour, music by DJ Hottpants and DJ Angel Boi, a live drag show, food and drink specials, and more.

Inside the galleries, explore the opening night of Xican-a.o.x. Body, the first major exhibition to showcase work by artists who foreground the body as a site of political agency and imagination, artistic investigation, decolonization, and alternative forms of community. Take a guided Pride art tour featuring artists in the show and throughout our collection.

Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood’s Pride Kickoff Party with Ty Tea 6/1/24

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Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood’s Pride Kickoff Party with Ty Tea
Saturday, 06/01/2024-06/01/2024, 05:00 pm-12:00 am
Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood
2217 Northwest Miami Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $20+

It’s tea time! Ty Sunderland’s TY TEA is making its Miami debut for the ultimate Wynwood Pride kickoff on June 1st at Arlo Wynwood.

Get ready to dance, mingle, and celebrate through the sunset with music by Ty Sunderland and some of Miami’s best selectors. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delightful treats from Shake Shack.

Mark your calendar to kick off Pride month in style! Tickets include access to the Higher Ground located on the 3rd floor. Lineup TBA. Valet parking available.

General Admission: ($20+)

Tidal Cove Waterpark’s 5th Birthday Celebration 6/1/24

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Tidal Cove Waterpark’s 5th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, 06/01/2024-, 09:00 am-
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
19999 W Country Club Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost: 95

Tidal Cove Waterpark, located within the iconic JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, Florida, is celebrating five years of wet-and-wild family fun this June with an activity-studded anniversary event perfectly timed to kick off the summer. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, to celebrate the milestone anniversary, Tidal Cove is preparing a spectacular display featuring over-the-top entertainment and activities for locals and visitors alike.

The party starts with more decor and party favors then you can shake a surfboard at, including limited edition Tidal Cove floats for guests to take home. All-day entertainment will include DJ Drew from Y100 Miami and DJ Amelia from BIG 105.9 broadcasting live, while iHeart Radio will be onsite giving away merchandise and prizes throughout the day, including Tidal Cove tickets for future visits, food and drinks, and experiential offerings from special partners from the water park.

Earlybird pricing on tickets starts at $95 per person, plus upgraded experiences are available including VIP decorated cabanas featuring enhanced service and features.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade 12/14/24

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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Friday, 12/14/2024-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
300 Las Olas Circle,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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The 53rd Annual Holiday Parade takes place DECEMBER 14, 2024 starting in the Downtown Area at 6:30 PM with a pre-show of non-motorized vessels at 6:00 p.m. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will stage on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The Parade starts at Stranahan House, traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway and continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles of the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north).

Private boats, giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.

Some past entry highlights include Rudolph with Presents, 12 Dinghies of Christmas, and Blue Foot Pirate. A new entry that will be sure to catch attention is the Dragon featuring a dragon at the bow of the boat. Another popular past entry is the Ballyhoo Karaoke featuring a large screen for viewers to see.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Multimedia Exhibit 6/1/24 – 6/30/24

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Multimedia Exhibit
Saturday, 06/01/2024-06/30/2024, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 0

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” throughout the month of June. This enlightening exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will highlight major moments in LGBTQ+ history that have impacted South Florida’s arts, culture, business, media, and political landscapes.

This historic exhibit will highlight major moments in national, state and local history such as Executive Order 10450 which banned homosexuals from working for the federal government in 1953, the Stonewall riots in 1969, Harvey Milk elected to office as the first openly gay man in 1978 and same sex marriage legalized in the United States in 2015. In addition, it will also include the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant Wall of Fame which celebrates 53 years of the art of female impersonation. Pageant title holders from 1972 to present will be displayed.

Additional contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, GLBT Historical Society, and New York Public Library, National Archives.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours from June 1 – 30.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, JM Family Enterprises, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Our Fund Foundation.

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.

Complimentary Mother’s Day Bouquets at Esplanade at Aventura 5/12/24

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Complimentary Mother’s Day Bouquets at Esplanade at Aventura
Sunday, 05/12/2024-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Esplanade at Aventura
19505 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33180
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Cost: Free

This Mother’s Day indulge your mom in a delightful afternoon at Esplanade at Aventura, South Florida’s hottest new dining, entertainment and retail destination. Whether you take her for bowling and brunch to Pinstripes or lunch at North Italia, the Mediterranean-Patagonian The Amalfi Llama, the globally menu-inspired JOEY, or Gaston Acurio’s Jarana, bring her by Something Blooming’s picturesque flower cart to pick out a complimentary beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers.

Something Blooming’s flower cart can be found at Esplanade’s center plaza, near “Shimmer,” the three-story water feature created by the same designers as the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.

*Flower bouquets are available while supplies last.

Enjoy a Gastronomic & Exotic Indonesian Culinary Experience 5/19/24

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Enjoy a Gastronomic & Exotic Indonesian Culinary Experience
Sunday, 05/19/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine
1910B Hollywood Blvd.,,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Buy Tickets
Cost: $65.00

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Eleanor Hoh’s Wok Star Supper Club, an unforgettable evening of exotic Indonesian flavors and camaraderie. Indulge in a Special 4-course set menu, lovingly crafted by Chef Abe for this event. Dishes like Urap and Nasi Campur savored the authentic Indonesian way—on leaves and eaten with hands. With only 36 seats available, reservations and prepayment are a MUST for this exclusive event. Full menu revealed when you book.

Experience the warmth of an Indonesian café as you step into Krakatoa restaurant, decorated with vibrant masks, photos, and memorabilia from Chef Abe’s Indonesian journeys. He always says, “if in the cooking process it took me back to a childhood memory then it was perfect.”

Chef Abe has a few surprises lined up, so do not miss this event we’ve had so much fun putting together for you.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Opening Reception and PRIDE Month Kickoff 5/30/24

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” Opening Reception and PRIDE Month Kickoff
Thursday, 05/30/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $50 per ticket.

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” throughout the month of June. This enlightening exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will highlight major moments in LGBTQ+ history that have impacted South Florida’s arts, culture, business, media, and political landscapes. A ticketed preview reception, serving as the official kickoff to Stonewall PRIDE, will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. Hosted by FayWhat?! of The FayWhat?! Show on the Happening Out Television Network, the reception will honor 10 impactful LGBTQ community leaders and will include special performances by Velvet Lenore and Vauz Allen along with music by DJ Jay McCracken of Spiked Entertainment.

The 2024 “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Andy Rogow, artistic director of Island City Stage; David Jobin, president/CEO of The Our Fund Foundation; Erika Norell, renowned entertainer; Jacqueline Lorber, president/CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra; Josie Smith Malave, former “Top Chef” contestant and owner of Bubbles and Pearls; Mark Gilbert, board chair of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival; Misty Eyez, transgender advocate and director at SunServe; Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park; Shawn Palacious (Kitty Meow), celebrity host and Steven Evans, Ph.D., owner and publisher of OutClique magazine.

This historic exhibit will highlight major moments in national, state and local history such as Executive Order 10450 which banned homosexuals from working for the federal government in 1953, the Stonewall riots in 1969, Harvey Milk elected to office as the first openly gay man in 1978 and same sex marriage legalized in the United States in 2015. In addition, it will also include the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant Wall of Fame which celebrates 53 years of the art of female impersonation. Pageant title holders from 1972 to present will be displayed.

Additional contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, GLBT Historical Society, and New York Public Library, National Archives.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours from June 1 – 30.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Our Fund Foundation.

Tickets for the May 30 “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” preview reception/official Stonewall PRIDE Month kickoff event are $50 and are available at www.historyfortlauderdale.org. Guests will enjoy a preview of the exhibit, special performances, an open bar, and light bites courtesy of The Capital Grille Fort Lauderdale and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar.

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.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island Day 1 5/18/24

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island Day 1
Sunday, 05/18/2024-, 11:00 am-
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
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Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hollywood Tower Pool will be transformed into Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island, featuring a packed schedule of activities, celebrity guest appearances, live entertainment, giveaways, glam moments and more! The weekend will celebrate the release of the 2024 issue and the 60th anniversary of the brand with one of a kind experiences bringing guests on a journey through the last 60 years of SI Swimsuit history. Additionally, there will be meet and greet sessions with models available.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island Day 2 5/19/24

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island Day 2
Sunday, 05/19/2024-, 11:00 am-
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
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Join us at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hollywood Tower Pool for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island on Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19! Enjoy activities, celeb appearances, and giveaways celebrating SI Swimsuit’s 60th anniversary. Sunday Recovery includes a workout with Katie Austin and a sound bath with Sharina Gutierrez, plus juice bar and B12 shots.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar 5/5/24

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
8551 NW 53rd St A101,
Doral, Florida, 33166
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Cost:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar! Sip on margarita specials while enjoying a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Pisco y Nazca serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Havana Harry’s 5/5/24

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Havana Harry’s
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 08:00 am-10:00 pm
Havana Harry’s
4612 S Le Jeune Rd,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Havana Harry’s! Sip on margarita specials at Miami’s premier Cuban restaurant, while enjoying authentic Cuban cuisine and decadent desserts that’ll leave you coming back for more.

Peroni Race Weekend at Higher Ground 5/2/24

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Peroni Race Weekend at Higher Ground
Thursday, 05/02/2024-05/04/2024, 05:00 pm-08:30 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 Northwest Miami Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

This FREE weekend event at Higher Ground, an indoor/outdoor oasis bar and lounge, promises an unforgettable celebration of the F1 weekend. Get ready for:

Live DJ Performances: Experience the pulse of Miami’s music scene with nightly sets from renowned DJs.

Specialty Curated Pop-up Shop by M. Gemi: Explore a unique selection of Italian driver loafers and customize your own pair for the ultimate racing style Friday night.

Creative Beer Cocktail Experiences: Indulge in specially craft beer cocktails and samples.

Add a Splash of Color: Get race-ready with your team colors painted on your nails by mobile Nail Patrol technicians Friday night!

Rooftop Race Streaming: Watch the thrilling F1 races live on the rooftop, surrounded by fellow fans and the vibrant energy of Wynwood.

Fanbase Hub Installations: Immerse yourself in the world of Peroni with interactive installations and photo opportunities.

This event is open to the public, so gather your fellow Peroni enthusiasts and dive into the world of Formula 1 at Arlo Wynwood!

Cinco de Mayo at Beehive Kitchen 5/5/24

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Cinco de Mayo at Beehive Kitchen
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 11:00 am-09:00 pm
Beehive Kitchen
6312 N Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Beehive Kitchen. Buy a chicken burrito wrap and receive one free with promo code CINCO. This delicious one-day special features rustic herb grilled chicken, whole grain brown rice, black beans, Mexican street corn, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Cinco de Mayo at Pisco y Nazca 5/5/24

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Cinco de Mayo at Pisco y Nazca
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 11:00 am-
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
101 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Cost:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar! Sip on margarita specials while enjoying a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Pisco y Nazca serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.

Cinco de Mayo at Pisco y Nazca 5/5/24

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Cinco de Mayo at Pisco y Nazca
Sunday, 05/05/2024-, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
8405 Mills Dr Suite 206,
Kendall, Florida, 33183
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an all day Happy Hour at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar! Sip on margarita specials while enjoying a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Pisco y Nazca serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.

Revel in Race Weekend at GALA Miami With Special Musical Guests 5/3/24

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Revel in Race Weekend at GALA Miami With Special Musical Guests
Friday, 05/03/2024-05/06/2024, 11:30 pm-05:00 am
GALA Miami
235 23rd St,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 100

Miami’s premier ultra lounge GALA Miami is celebrating the Miami Grand Prix this May by dancing the night away with Race Weekend, featuring special musical performances by some of the hottest DJs, rappers and more!

Grab a ticket for one of the weekend’s hottest parties to experience GALA’s private living room that redefines the new age of luxury and privacy through a bespoke and exclusive nightclub experience. Check out the lineup below:

Friday, May 3: Chase B
Saturday, May 4: PARTYNEXTDOOR
Sunday, May 5: Red Bull Official Afterparty with Hurry Up Slowly
Monday, May 6: Tyga

Public tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Monday. Sunday is a non-ticketed, exclusive event. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Reservations are required. 21+ only.

General admission: $100
Table reservation: $1,500-$4,000

“STUDIO 54 Rewind” Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood at DAER Nightclub to Benefit FLITE Center 5/18/24

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“STUDIO 54 Rewind” Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood at DAER Nightclub to Benefit FLITE Center
Saturday, 05/18/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
DAER Nightclub
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $150; VIP tickets are $250

The hottest dance ticket in town returns! Back by popular demand, “STUDIO 54 Rewind,” the ultimate disco party presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to benefit FLITE Center, hits the dance floor on Saturday, May 18, from 6 – 10 p.m., at DAER Nightclub.

Party-goers will step back in time to relive the glitz and glamour of the legendary Studio 54 with food, the hottest grooves and live entertainment. All proceeds benefit FLITE Center programs and services, which provide young adults with resources and support to help them transition to independent living. FLITE Center is a one-stop resource center offering all supportive services to youth aging out of foster care, chronically homeless youth, human trafficking survivors, and LGBTQ+ youth.

From the moment guests step inside, they will be transported to a dazzling party atmosphere with popular hits, pulsating lights, champagne toasts, open bar, and gourmet bites. Last year, nationally known entertainers Joe Posa and Michael Dean as Cher made special appearances and this year’s surprise special guests will excite and electrify.

In addition, attendees will leave the event with coveted prizes from a balloon pop and luxury auction. Once the event concludes, guests may continue the party at DAER Nightclub, or choose to explore the many amenities of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

“STUDIO 54 Rewind” co-chairs are Susan Renneisen, vice president of community affairs and special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Julie Williamson-Bresset, senior vice president and private client advisor with Bank of America.

“STUDIO 54 Rewind” is presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and sponsored by Bank of America, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, SouthState, Synovus, Walgreens, Dex Imaging, Tower Club, GrayRobinson, Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, and OUTClique. Media sponsors are Lifestyle Media Group and South Florida Business & Wealth. In kind sponsors include Muscle Vodka, Funky Buddha Brewery, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Papa’s Pilar Rum Ernest Hemingway.

General admission tickets start at $150; VIP tickets are $250 each and can be purchased at flitecenter.org/Rewind54.

Follow FLITE Center at flitecenter.org and on social media at facebook.com/FLITECenterBroward, on Instagram @flitecenter, on linkedin.com/company/the-flite-center and on youtube @flitecenter6274.

Formula 1 Race Weekend at Villa Azur Miami Beach 5/2/24

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Formula 1 Race Weekend at Villa Azur Miami Beach
Thursday, 05/02/2024-05/05/2024, 09:00 pm-12:00 am
Villa Azur
309 23rd Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: free

Experience the electrifying thrill of Formula One race weekend in Miami like never before! Join us at Villa Azur, where the excitement of the track meets the pulsating rhythms of world-class DJ performances. Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of adrenaline and music, as we present an exclusive lineup of special guest DJs who will set the stage on fire with their dynamic beats and infectious energy. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of high-speed action and unforgettable memories at Villa Azur, where every moment promises to be a celebration of speed, sound, and sophistication.

Line Up:
May 2 – Lauren Simeca

May 3 – HushMoney

May 4 – ZIV

For reservations and additional info please visit: www.villaazurmiamibeach.com

Häagen Dazs Shops Host Grand Opening Celebration of New Causeway Square Location 4/20/24

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Häagen Dazs Shops Host Grand Opening Celebration of New Causeway Square Location
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Häagen-Dazs Shops – Causeway Square
1809 NE 123rd Street,
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of Häagen-Dazs Shops’ new location in North Miami’s Causeway Square, the nation’s leading dessert destination specializing in frozen treats is hosting a grand opening celebration with free mini cups or cones for the first 500 guests, scratch-off cards to win free ice cream for a year, and more.

For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration presented by Ocean Bank 5/13/24

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For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration presented by Ocean Bank
Monday, 05/13/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $150

Embark on an artistic adventure where imagination meets philanthropy on Monday, May 13 at For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration hosted by The Education Fund and presented by Ocean Bank at Jungle Island.

For the Love of Art features original artwork by Miami-Dade County Public Schools students and art teachers created with materials from the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials. The silent auction also includes luxury travel, gourmet dining, outdoor adventures, and tickets to popular events.

Enjoy live music, an open bar, an epicurean feast, and bid on fabulous luxury items and one-of-a-kind art created by children and art teachers.  All proceeds benefit arts education and The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials.

Please join us as we honor community leaders who have graduated from our public schools and have achieved great success. See what a public school education can do for you!

Festival of Colors Florida – a conscious celebration, inspired by Holi! 4/13/24

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Festival of Colors Florida – a conscious celebration, inspired by Holi!
Saturday, 04/13/2024-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Peacock Park
2820 MacFarlane Rd.,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: Free-$20

Miami, FL – The second South Florida edition of the Festival of Colors (festivalofcolorsfl.com) is coming to central Miami at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove on Saturday, April 13.

After an inaugural colorful 2023 event attended by hundreds in Ft, Lauderdale, this marks the second local edition of the Festival of Colors USA. It’s been beloved by conscious partiers throughout the western US for nearly two decades (festivalofcolorsusa.com), and billed as “the world’s happiest transformational festival.”

Inspired by the Indian festival of Holi, the Festival of Colors will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 4 pm, at Peacock Park, 2820 MacFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, Miami, 33133.

The day promises to be a vibrant celebration of love, unity, and joy, and sober, uplifting fun, with plenty of cruelty-free cuisine, arts and crafts, mantra music, HOURLY COLOR THROWS — and free entry for kids under 12!

The Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, is a Hindu festival that has been celebrated in India and other parts of the world for centuries. It’s a time when people come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. During the festival, participants throw colorful powder at each other, dance to live music, and enjoy delicious food.

This year’s Festival of Colors in Florida promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees. In addition to the colorful powder throwing and live music, there will also be yoga, meditation, and dance workshops throughout the day. There will also be plenty of food vendors, serving up delicious vegetarian and vegan options.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Festival of Colors to South Florida for the first time this year,” said festival organizer, Vasanti Dasi. “We want to create a space where people can come together, have fun, and celebrate the beauty of diversity and unity. This festival is a celebration of life, love, and happiness.”

Tickets for the Festival of Colors are available for purchase on the festival’s website, festivalofcolorsfl.com. Early bird tickets are on sale now, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out. Again, kids under 12 enter free, and there’s a special discount for students and veterans.

Use promo code BHAKTI at checkout to get presale entry for just $5 (with a bag of three colors) or $10 (with a bag of three colors and a vegetarian or vegan meal). Students and veterans can use the code to get presale entry with a bag of colors for $5.

Press passes are available by contacting press officer Radha dasi at radha@halftimeyoga.com, or calling 786-361-6417.

ArtServe to Unveil the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” 4/12/24

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ArtServe to Unveil the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery”
Friday, 04/12/2024-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Ribbon-cutting ceremony coincides with free, public opening night reception for ArtServe’s new exhibit “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art”

ArtServe will name its main art gallery as the “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” to honor FPL’s generous support of ArtServe’s many programs and artistic mission.

The naming will be officiated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the opening night reception for ArtServe’s new exhibit, “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art,” of which FPL is also a sponsor.

RSVPs are suggested for the events, both of which are free and open to the public.

“We’re pleased to help more people in our community realize their creative dreams through ArtServe,” NextEra Energy, Inc Director of Corporate Philanthropy and FPL Director of External Affairs Juliet Roulhac said. “We are powering strong communities, making them a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

The new “Florida Power & Light Company Gallery” comprises ArtServe’s main gallery space, which includes ample area for the display of all types of visual arts and performing arts vignettes, as well as room for gatherings such as meetings and receptions.

“We’re grateful to FPL for their leadership in being a conduit to the arts,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “The Florida Power & Light Company Gallery is the first area people see when they come to ArtServe, and also where our ongoing exhibits provide the overarching inspiration to all the creativity happening here daily.”

In addition to the ribbon-cutting, the April 12 Healing Through Art opening reception will include a 5:30 p.m. panel discussion, “make and take” art stations, and live performances by local musical artists, improv artists and comedians.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission to Healing Through Art is also free.
Created through grants from Funding Arts Broward, The Community Foundation of Broward, Broward County Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, with sponsorship by FPL and BrightStar Credit Union, Healing Through Art will feature artists who focus on mental wellness and healing, as well as those who create art despite physical or mental challenges.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Throwback Drag Brunch 4/6/24

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Throwback Drag Brunch
Saturday, 04/06/2024-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Well
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
RSVP / Register
Cost: $5 show fee

Music, bottomless mimosas, food, bottomless mimosas, fun entertainment, bottomless mimosas… you see what we’re doing, right? WELL then, get dressed and join us for Throwback Drag Brunch starting at 1pm!

Sunday Drag Brunch 4/7/24

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Sunday Drag Brunch
Sunday, 04/07/2024-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Well
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
RSVP / Register
Cost: $5 show fee

Music, bottomless mimosas, food, bottomless mimosas, fun entertainment, bottomless mimosas… you see what we’re doing, right? WELL then, get dressed and join us for Sunday Drag Brunch starting at 1pm!

Essential House Music Turns 40 Celebration at Higher Ground 3/22/24

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Essential House Music Turns 40 Celebration at Higher Ground
Friday, 03/22/2024-, 03:00 pm-11:00 pm
Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 33

Welcome to The Essential House Music Turns 40 Celebration!

Join us at higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood Miami for a night of non-stop beats and grooves as we celebrate four decades of house music. Get ready to dance the night away with top DJs and special performances including Alan King, Barbara Tucker & the B. Crew, Crystal Waters, Dj Spen, Emmaculate, Quentin Harris, Terry Hunter, and Wayne Williams.

This event will be an unforgettable experience for all house music lovers. Don’t miss out on this milestone celebration of a genre that has influenced the music industry for 40 years.

Get your tickets now and meet us on the dancefloor!

Tickets are $33; Free for Arlo guests.

World Water Day at Giralda Avenue 3/22/24

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World Water Day at Giralda Avenue
Friday, 03/22/2024-, 05:30 pm-01:00 pm
Giralda Plaza
255 Giralda Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

This World Water Day, March 22, BLUE Missions partners with the City of Coral Gables to unveil a new public art installation on Giralda Plaza that will harness the power of augmented reality to raise awareness about local water issues in South Florida.

As part of a global action to advance water security, BLUE Missions chose World Water Day to raise public awareness of the potential threats to our local water supply and to show how everyone can engage in stewardship of our most precious resource through an innovative art installation that’s sure to become the next Instagram-worthy backdrop on Giralda Avenue from March 22nd through May 2024.

Brought to life by the creatives at Vaco Studio and Sunken Blimp, the installation titled, The Water Below Us, was approved by the Coral Gables City Commission as part of the city’s Art in Public Places program and will feature a hanging cylindrical “well” adorned with illustrations by Miami artist, Nic Vasquez. While visiting the art installation, onlookers will be transported into an augmented reality world where they can take pictures of themselves inside a surreal Everglades-inspired habitat. “The idea was to draw attention to the water that flows through the aquifers below our feet by displaying it over our heads. This valuable resource is often overlooked or taken for granted and we all have a role to play in protecting it so that it can continue to give life to future generations,” said Leslie Ramos, Chief Experience Officer at BLUE Missions Group.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m. and officiated by the City of Coral Gables Mayor, Commissioners, and representatives from BLUE Missions. Following the ribbon-cutting, guests are invited to happy hour at Cebada Rooftop at 6:30 p.m.

WHEN:
March 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Giralda Plaza, 255 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, FL

ABOUT BLUE MISSIONS GROUP:
BLUE Missions is a 501c3 non-profit organization with headquarters in Miami, Florida, and Santiago, Dominican Republic dedicated to connecting rural communities to clean water. 100% of public donations go directly to projects. BLUE Missions ensures sustainable access to clean water and sanitation while cultivating a generation of global citizens through reflection, education, and service-driven travel. For more information, visit https://www.bluemissions.org/ or call (888) 702-2583.

Connection Awards 3/16/24

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Connection Awards
Saturday, 03/16/2024-03/16/2024, 01:30 pm-04:00 pm
The Hub at Temple Beth Am
5950 North Kendall Drive,
Pinecrest, Florida, 33156
Website
Cost: FREE

The Connection Awards celebrates individuals, businesses, and programs, bringing people together in fun, unique, and powerful ways across South Florida. This event is hosted by the 10 Days of Connection Ambassadors, an all-volunteer committee that builds on the 10 Days of Connection movement that takes place May 1st – 10th each year. The Connections Awards will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 1:30pm to 4pm at the Hub at Temple Beth Am 5950 N Kendall Dr, Pinecrest, FL 33156. Help us celebrate our wonderful nominees across the following categories (nominations are closed):
Fan Groups Giving Back: From sports to movie fans, we are awarding fan groups that unite diverse groups of people and give back to their communities simultaneously.
Businesses: We celebrate businesses that engage their staff in building connections with the community
Nonprofit Organizations: We are celebrating organizations or programs that build a path toward a more inclusive and thriving community
Individuals: We are celebrating connection champions; those go to people who always help people feel welcomed and included!

FREE “Cafecito” at CAO Bakery on 305 Day! 3/5/24

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FREE “Cafecito” at CAO Bakery on 305 Day!
Tuesday, 03/05/2024-, 07:00 am-09:00 pm
CAO Bakery
7830 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: FREE

CAO Bakery will be giving away FREE COLADA-All Day at their Coral Way location (7830 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33155), they will also be giving away t-shirts featuring the best “cafecito” in the 305. CAO is all about their community, check it out, last call for a 305 Day cafecito treat tomorrow at CAO Bakery!

ArtServe Brings National “Healing Through Art” Initiative to Fort Lauderdale 4/12/24

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ArtServe Brings National “Healing Through Art” Initiative to Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 04/12/2024-06/15/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Art Exhibit Opens With Free, Public Reception On Friday, April 12, 2024

Following in the footsteps of this year’s first-ever National Summit on the Arts and subsequent launch of a new federal Interagency Working Group on Arts, Health, and Civic Infrastructure, Fort Lauderdale’s ArtServe will open a new exhibit on Friday, April 12 called “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art.”

The exhibit, which launches with an April 12 free public reception from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., runs through Friday, June 15 at ArtServe. To RSVP, click here: https://fb.me/e/wM0NtPwFl

The April 12 reception will include a panel discussion, “make and take” art stations and live performances by local musical artists, improv artists and comedians.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission to Healing Through Art is also free.

Created through a grant from Funding Arts Broward and sponsored by Broward County Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, Healing Through Art will feature artists who focus on mental wellness and healing, as well as those who create art despite physical or mental challenges.

Among the exhibitors will be deaf and/or physically or intellectually challenged adults from Schott Communities.

“For this exhibit, we’re directing our efforts on arts communities we believe are most neglected, such as youth in crisis, senior citizens and caregivers, among others,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “Through immersive, hands-on stations, performances and art installations at ‘Healing Through Art,’ ArtServe will create a welcoming, safe and creative space for those who need it most.”

“Hands-on group art projects can be instrumental in forging camaraderie and self-esteem for everyone,” Hughes added.

As the National Endowment for the Arts explained, “Arts and culture enrich our lives, our communities, and our nation. In this pivotal moment in our history, there is a growing recognition that the arts reveal new ideas, unlock opportunities, and help us confront the many challenges before us.”

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Villa Azur Celebrates 12 Years with White Party and Caviar Bumps 3/9/24

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Villa Azur Celebrates 12 Years with White Party and Caviar Bumps
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 08:00 am-12:00 am
Villa Azur
309 23rd Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Villa Azur, Miami’s premier destination for luxury dining and entertainment, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 12-Year Anniversary White Party. This milestone celebration promises to be an exciting evening of unparalleled elegance, featuring a stellar lineup of entertainment and exquisite culinary offerings.

Since its inception 12 years ago, Villa Azur has remained a staple of Miami’s social scene, captivating guests with its trademark blend of sophistication and style. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the venue will undergo a stunning all white decoration, with every detail meticulously curated to reflect the essence of luxury.

Guests attending the anniversary soirée can expect to be mesmerized by the sounds of acclaimed DJ Allen Hulsey, a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and dance music producer, whose infectious beats are sure to keep the dance floor alive all night long. Joining him is the esteemed resident DJ Stephan M., a fixture at Villa Azur for the past decade, delighting patrons with his impeccable music taste and unrivaled energy.

In keeping with the white party theme, guests are encouraged to don their most stylish white ensembles, adding to the ambiance of glamour and sophistication. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a culinary journey curated by Villa Azur’s Chef – Vincent Catala – featuring an array of delectable dishes, complimentary amuse bouche during dinner and handcrafted cocktails, a select few courtesy of Bacardi and Pernod Richard.

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Annual Awards 3/28/24

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Annual Awards
Thursday, 03/28/2024-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $95 per person

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s third State of the Region Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System is set to take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa (3030 Holiday Drive). WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch will host this prominent event organized by the Broward MPO and local partners. This annual ceremony celebrates the impact of the MPO’s significant role to plan and direct transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the region and honors those who advocate for smart planning and connectivity. This year’s distinguished honorees are Dr. George L. Hanbury II (Lifetime Achievement Award), Rufus James (Champion Award), Lori Baer (Community Impact Award), and Alan Hooper (Visionary Award).

Previous Broward MPO State of the Region Awards honorees include governmental and public policy law attorney and lobbyist George Platt, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance VP Gail Bulfin, T.Y. Lin’s International Rail and Transit Line of Business Director Joseph Yesbeck, regional government officials and power couple policy makers Beverly and Levoyd Williams, former Hollywood Commissioner and past Broward MPO board chair Richard Blattner, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Florida House of Representatives member Christine Hunschofsky [D-96] and Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose.

The event is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is supported by Benesch and WSP USA. Additional sponsors include Accenture, Port Everglades, FPL, South Florida Commuter Services, Port Everglades Association, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri Rail, Urban Street Development, City of Coconut Creek, Florida International Terminal, LLC, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Nova Southeastern University, Kimley Horn and Associates, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Total Marine Solutions, City of Plantation, City of Dania Beach, City of Hollywood, City of Miramar, RIDE, HDR Engineering, LSN Partners, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets for the Broward MPO’s State of the Region Annual Awards presented by Memorial Healthcare System are $95 per person; tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, please visit www.browardmpo.org/event-tickets.

For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Henderson, Broward MPO, at (786) 985-6049 or at hendersonc@browardmpo.org.

Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 3/9/24

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Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $250 per ticket

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park, exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, is thrilled to announce the fabulous, out and proud Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning, and Golden Globe-nominated, actor, singer, director, composer, playwright and activist Billy Porter will be receiving a Harvey Milk Medal. The foundation will also bestow Harvey Milk Medals to honor music pioneer, multiple Grammy Award-winner and LGBTQ+ activist Belinda Carlisle and singer/songwriter Spencer Battiest. Entrepreneur Mark Hunter Seymour will receive The Pride Center at Equality Park Alan Schubert Award. Tatiana Williams and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida will receive Diversity Honors awards on Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m.

The cocktail chic event will be a night to remember beginning with an elaborate cocktail reception featuring live entertainment by Miss Bouvee. A seated dining experience and the awards presentation in the Grand Ballroom will immediately follow. The celebration continues with the Stoli After Party at The Guitar Hotel featuring poolside entertainment by international singer/songwriter Debby Holiday.

The night also signifies the unveiling of a bold new face and global rebrand for STOLI, a world-renowned premium vodka brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1938 and a longtime sponsor of Diversity Honors. The vodka leader will launch its “Spirit of Change” campaign in celebration of transformative people. This repositioning of the brand is accompanied by a fresh packaging redesign and a worldwide campaign that captures the essence of STOLI, a transformative spirit that brings people together. The new bottle design proudly displays the iconic city skyline on the front label, paying homage to the cities that have inspired the brand throughout its history. What’s more, each bottle features coordinates representing 10 of the world’s most forward-thinking metropolises. Campaign visuals are vibrant and liberating, embracing the new brand spirit.

Diversity Honors is a collaborative effort that will continue to keep South Florida on the international stage of LGBTQ+ rights and activism in honor of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States who was assassinated shortly after winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and has since gone on to become an icon and beacon of light for the global LGBTQ+ community. This year marks the 46th anniversary of Harvey Milk’s historic election.

Over the years, Diversity Honors has paid tribute to an impressive roster of honorees including TV personality and best-selling author Meghan McCain, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, Judy and Dennis Shepard, Bollywood star Celina Jaitly, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay-Straight Alliance, transgender YouTube viral inspiration Ryland Whittington, transgender teen activist Jazz Jennings, singer/actress Deborah Cox, drag TV star and entrepreneur Latrice Royale, Judge Rand Hoch, Phill Wilson, founder of the Black AIDS Institute, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congressman Ted Deutch, and Mayor Dean Trantalis, among others.

Diversity Honors is exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with Platinum Sponsor DMK – Danne Montague-King, Diamond Sponsors Stoli Vodka and Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, supporting sponsors Davidoff of Geneva, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Dex Imaging and Ludwig Framemakers and media sponsors HOTspots Happening Out, OutClique and OutSFL!

Tickets are $250 per person. To reserve tickets, please visit www.DiversityHonors.org.

Villa Azur Presents a Symphony of Love: A Romantic Valentine’s Day Culinary Celebration 2/14/24

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Villa Azur Presents a Symphony of Love: A Romantic Valentine’s Day Culinary Celebration
Wednesday, 02/14/2024-, 06:30 pm-11:30 pm
Villa Azur
309 23rs street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Villa Azur’s Chef Vincent Catala has crafted a Valentine’s Day menu that embodies romance and indulgence, promising an unforgettable dining experience in one of Miami’s MOST romantic settings. It’s the perfect way to celebrate that special someone immersed in an intimate ambiance, where every detail has been designed to enhance each love story.

Some star dishes include the Yuzo & Aged Soy Glazed Black Cod ($53), green peas cappuccino ($24) appetizer, and a special dessert named the Pomme D’Amour, a dulcey chocolate emulsion with vanilla salty caramel, green apple and red apple coulis ($16).

Reservations are much encouraged.

To make a reservation, please visit www.villaazurmiamibeach.com or call (305)763-8688

Instagram: @villaazurmiamibeach

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Red Shield Regatta 3/9/24

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Red Shield Regatta
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Park at JM Family Enterprises
200 Jim Moran Boulevard,
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Website
Cost: $150

Set sail for an entertaining yacht-themed evening from 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, as The Salvation Army of Broward County presents its inaugural Red Shield Regatta at JM Family’s “The Park” (200 Jim Moran Boulevard in Deerfield Beach). Special guest host Captain Lee Rosbach of Bravo TV’s “Below Deck” and “Couch Talk with Captain Lee & Kate” will be on hand to greet guests as The Salvation Army raises funds to benefit Plymouth Colony, an essential transitional housing complex in Hollywood that provides shelter and supportive services for families facing adversity.

Attendees to The Red Shield Regatta will enjoy gourmet food, an open bar, live entertainment, a silent auction, and the thrilling spectacle of model boat racing. Cruise or resort wear is suggested.

After 10 seasons starring on Bravo’s biggest show, “Below Deck,” Captain Lee Rosbach sailed his way into viewer’s hearts, becoming a beloved fan favorite and household name with over 1.2 million followers. While the ‘stud of the sea’ never even saw the ocean until he moved to the Turks & Caicos at the age of 35, he’s spent the past three decades circling the globe as a mega yacht captain known for his witty one-liners and no nonsense attitude. Whether he’s appearing before Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live” or lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Captain Lee always brings his signature swagger.

The Salvation Army of Broward County engages in year-round critical operations, such as multiple shelters and housing programs to aid those experiencing homelessness; weekly food pantry distributions; daily soup kitchen; annual Angel Tree toy distribution program bringing joy to local families during the holidays, and others. To support these efforts fundraising activities like the seasonal Red Kettle bell ringing campaign and this year’s new Red Shield Regatta offer the community the chance to invest for long-term impact. All funds raised directly assist the most disadvantaged in Broward County.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Red Shield Regatta is sponsored by JM Family Enterprises with additional support provided by Bombardier, HMY Yachts, Gulfstream, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SJF Law Group, Icon International, Sodexo USA, Ocean Bank, MSC Cruises, Cahill Family Charitable Fund and Patrice & John Sabatano.

Tickets are $150 each and sponsorship opportunities are available at give.salvationarmyflorida.org/RedShieldRegatta.

For more information, contact Dave Hayton, The Salvation Army of Broward County’s development director, at (954) 524-6991 or at David.Hayton@uss.salvationarmy.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/Browardsalvationarmy, on Instagram @browardtsa, on Twitter (X) @BrowardTSA and on Linked In at linkedin.com/company/browardtsa.

A Royal Romance Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Deck at Island Gardens 2/14/24

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A Royal Romance Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Deck at Island Gardens
Wednesday, 02/14/2024-, 06:00 pm-12:00 am
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: 200-300+

Let your love reign this Valentine’s Day at The Deck at Island Gardens with an opulent five-course prix-fixe menu, “A Royal Romance”, with stunning skyline views overlooking Biscayne Bay.

The elevated experience offers two regal packages priced at $200 and $300 per person, and are each complimented by a bottle of Veuve Clicquot ⁠Brut Champagne of choice. Enjoy Amuse Bouche and Oysters & Pomegranate Espuma before choosing among Passionfruit Octopus Ceviche, Roasted Alaskan Halibut, Manhattan Style NY Strip and more. Pair with His and Hers cocktails and finish off with the elegant specialty dessert Pavlova Heart with dulce de leche filling and Grand Mariner-glazed strawberries.

Guests can expect a romantic night filled with table-side entertainment, live music and the most romantic waterfront ambiance around. Tables are booked for 2 hours. Valet is $25 per vehicle and $15 for self parking. This is a prepaid and non-refundable event. Book on RESY now!

ModaMiami The Ultimate Car Show On America’s East Coast 3/1/24, 3/2/24, 3/3/24

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ModaMiami The Ultimate Car Show On America’s East Coast
Friday, 03/01/2024-03/03/2024, 08:00 am-11:55 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: Multiple

Join us as the world’s rarest cars take center stage at the beautiful Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. The exclusive multi-day event celebrates world-class cars, culture, and the utmost in luxury experiences. Peruse sleek limited-edition hypercars to meticulous classic automobiles on ModaMiami’s curated showfield, browse 100 of the hottest supercars joining ModaMiami’s 100 Club, be entertained at auctions and luxury retail pop-ups, and enjoy the ultimate in hospitality with Miami’s best culinary offerings.

Roc’ing Big Game Poolside Party 2/11/24

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Roc’ing Big Game Poolside Party
Sunday, 02/11/2024-, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
Eden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: free

Get game day ready for the biggest Sunday in sports poolside at Aquatica, the lower-level oceanfront pool located at the iconic Eden Roc Miami Beach. On Sunday, February 11, watch the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs play at Roc’ing Big Game Poolside Party. Beginning at 6PM, football fans are welcome to enjoy a bevy of game day bites and drink specials while cheering on their favorite team.

The poolside watch party will feature several specialty cocktails created by event sponsor Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila as well as pours from Wynwood’s favorite brewery Cervecería La Tropical. The Eden Roc Miami Beach has also partnered with special guest Eduardo Lara of Miami’s Wolf of Tacos to present a Street Tacos Pop-Up at the event. All food and drink will be available for purchase. While watching the game, attendees can also enjoy a lineup of activities including outdoor games such as giant Jenga, cornhole and giant Connect 4, DJ entertainment and dancers.

Admission is free and attendees of all ages are welcome to attend.

Garden D’Amore 2/14/24

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Garden D’Amore
Wednesday, 02/14/2024-, 04:30 pm-09:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida, 33156
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Cost: 89.00

“Join us this February for an enchanting celebration of love at Fairchild’s Garden D’Amore. Immerse yourself in the romantic ambiance of a magical evening, where every detail is designed to enhance the essence of Valentine’s Day for you and your special someone.

As the sun sets, the garden comes alive with a symphony of colors and fragrances. Walk hand in hand through the enchanting pathways, surrounded by the beauty of nature, and feel the magic in the air.

Our live music performance will serenade you with soulful tunes, creating the perfect soundtrack for your romantic night. Let the melodies set the mood as you share moments of connection and joy with your loved one

Make this Valentine’s Day truly special at Fairchild’s Garden D’Amore—an evening filled with love, laughter, and enchantment. We look forward to welcoming you and your special someone to this unforgettable celebration of love.”

Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World 4/19/24

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Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World
Friday, 04/19/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: $125 per person or 4 people for $400

When ArtServe created the Impact Awards last year to formally recognize people and organizations making a difference in the South Florida community through arts and culture, the program was purposely designed to reach out beyond the ArtServe universe to identify unsung heroes most deserving of the honor.

With its second annual Impact Awards now set for Friday, April 19, 2024, ArtServe has assembled an inspiring, diverse slate of transformative, influential artists, and arts and culture supporters widely seen as long overdue for celebration.

The event, which takes place at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will include cocktails, a handcrafted international culinary feast prepared by 2023 Impact Award recipient Marc Martorana, a silent auction and entertainment. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $125 per person or $400 for four people.

To purchase tickets, click here or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artserves-second-annual-impact-awards-tickets-796844562537?aff=oddtdtcreator

“Especially at this juncture in time, it’s more important than ever to clearly show how artists make an immense contribution to the economy that’s often overlooked,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “In fact, artists are everywhere we look, enriching our lives in valuable and unexpected ways.”

The 2024 Impact Award winners are:

Artist of Impact: Puppet Network Founder and Civic Leader Jim Hammond, best known for creating the beloved Florida Day of the Dead Celebration

Community Partner of Impact: Leadership Broward Foundation Executive Director Andrew Zullo

Media Advocate of Impact: Riverwalk Trust President and CEO Genia Duncan Ellis and Go Riverwalk Magazine Publisher Mark Budwig

Legacy of Impact: Thaddeus “THAD” Hamilton, Chair of the Tuskegee Airman of South Florida; also United Negro College Fund, South Florida Leadership Council Chair

Educator of Impact: Jessica Swanson, Master Teacher and Technology Magnet Program Coordinator; Dillard School for the Arts

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Pembroke Pines’ Newest Asian Dining Destination Baoshi Food Hall + Bar Throws Grand Opening Weekend Celebration 1/19/24, 1/20/24, 1/21/24

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Pembroke Pines’ Newest Asian Dining Destination Baoshi Food Hall + Bar Throws Grand Opening Weekend Celebration
Friday, 01/19/2024-01/21/2024, 11:30 am-
Baoshi Food Hall
8525 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
Website
Cost:

Baoshi, the innovative Asian food hall, bar, and market officially opened its doors to
the public late December 2023. Located in the heart of Pembroke Pines, right off
bustling Pines Boulevard, Baoshi brings together a curated local Asian market, five
distinct food vendors, a stylish cocktail bar and lounge, and live entertainment – all
under one roof. Notable vendors include Fort Lauderdale’s Temple Street Eatery,
Gangnam Chikn, Poke OG, Gold Marquess, and Boba Street Cafe.
On Friday, January 19 through Sunday, January 21, Baoshi will be throwing a
Grand Opening Celebration consisting of weekend-long festivities including live
music, exclusive drink specials, lion dance performances, pop-ups, face painting,
and a philanthropic touch. The weekend celebration line-up is as follows:

Friday, January 19, 2024 (11:30AM-2AM)
– Complimentary samplings from Soto Sake 6PM – 9PM
– DJ Xtreme from Tu 94.9 playing 7PM – 9PM

Saturday, January 20, 2024 (11:30AM – 2AM)
– $2 Sapporo beers all day long
– Red Bull pop-up 1:30PM
– Ives & Bees pop-up 4PM
– Complimentary Hey Hei Seltzers 7PM – 10PM
– DJ Alejjo 9PM – 1AM

Sunday, January 21, 2024 (11:30AM – Midnight)
– Family Fun-day with a portion of the day’s sales benefiting Kids in Distress
– $2 Sapporo beers all day long
– Face Painting for Kids 12PM – 3PM
– G Sparticus playing live 1PM – 4PM
– Complimentary Owl’s Brew 1PM – 4PM
– Lion Dance performances by Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu Association at 7PM

Pelican Hotel’s NYE Celebration 12/31/23

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Pelican Hotel’s NYE Celebration
Sunday, 12/31/2023-12/31/2023, 09:00 pm-
Pelican Hotel
826 Ocean Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at the iconic Pelican Hotel on Ocean Drive!

Taking place on Sunday, December 31 at 9 PM, guests will enjoy an Ala Carte dinner menu, setting the stage for a spectacular midnight experience—front-row seats to the renowned South Beach Fireworks.

Reservations-required policy with a non-refundable $200 per couple deposit, a credit that will be applied to the final bill.

https://www.opentable.ca/r/pelican-cafe

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band 1/27/24

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band
Saturday, 01/27/2024-, 05:00 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $1,250+

With a smooth blend of country music and southern rock, multi-platinum and Grammy® Award-winning Zac Brown Band will light up the stage in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s “Toes in the Sand” Annual Celebration. Proceeds from the evening benefit the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

A limited number of tables and single tickets for all the evening’s festivities are available. A special party ticket, which includes orchestra seating for the performance, the post-show party with DJ Laz and complimentary cocktails throughout the evening is available for $1,250 per person. VIP tickets can be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/4dkvnxe6, calling 954.468.3298 or emailing Foundation@BrowardCenter.org

Schedule:
• 5:00 p.m. – Annual Celebration begins with an exclusive cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard
• 6:15 p.m. – Dinner in the Amaturo Theater prior to the performance
• 8:30 p.m. – Zac Brown Band performance in the Amaturo Theater, followed by an after-show party with DJ Laz under the stars at the Wendt Terraces and Huizenga Pavilion.

Tickets to the performance only start at $175 and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Dine with Negroni Midtown for New Year’s Eve! 12/31/23

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Dine with Negroni Midtown for New Year’s Eve!
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 11:00 am-01:00 am
Negroni Midtown
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost:

Count down to the New Year with flavors that dazzle! Join Negroni in Midtown Miami for a festive four-course prix-fixe menu and a midnight toast with Pommery champagne to celebrate 2024.

Enjoy celebratory tunes from live DJ sets that amp up the ambiance in a family-friendly setting without sacrificing a chic and urban atmosphere.

Prices are $75 per person for seatings before 7 p.m. and $160 per person for seatings after 9:30 p.m. The little ones are also covered with a delightful kids menu ($50 per child) featuring a selection of mozzarella sticks, chicken Parm, steak, gnocchi and ice cream with Oreo.

For the adults, start with a salmon Crispy Rice before moving on to a choice of appetizer: Burrata, Shrimp Carpaccio or seared beef tenderloin (Vitello Tonnato). Entrée options include a delectable selection of Filet Mignon, Salmon with saffron sauce, Truffle Risotto or a Sushi Experience with a variety of rolls and sashimi. Wrap up the indulgent meal with Moist Chocolate Cake with pistachio ice cream or Pavola, a berry curd with meringue.

Bookings can be made via Resy.

Dine with Negroni Weston for New Year’s Eve! 12/31/23

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Dine with Negroni Weston for New Year’s Eve!
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 10:00 am-12:00 am
Negroni Weston
1744 Main St,
Weston, Florida, 33326
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Cost:

Count down to the New Year with flavors that dazzle! Join Negroni at the Weston Town Centre for a festive four-course prix-fixe menu and a midnight toast with Pommery champagne to celebrate 2024.

Enjoy celebratory tunes from live DJ sets that amp up the ambiance in a family-friendly setting without sacrificing a chic and urban atmosphere.

Prices are $60 per person for seatings before 7 p.m. and $120 per person for seatings after 9:30 p.m. The little ones are also covered with a delightful kids menu ($50 per child) featuring a selection of mozzarella sticks, chicken Parm, steak, gnocchi and ice cream with Oreo.

For the adults, start with a salmon Crispy Rice before moving on to a choice of appetizer: Burrata, Shrimp Carpaccio or seared beef tenderloin (Vitello Tonnato). Entrée options include a delectable selection of Filet Mignon, Salmon with saffron sauce, Truffle Risotto or a Sushi Experience with a variety of rolls and sashimi. Wrap up the indulgent meal with Moist Chocolate Cake with pistachio ice cream or Pavola, a berry curd with meringue.

Bookings can be made via Resy.

“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes 1/13/24

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“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes
Saturday, 01/13/2024-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts
1480 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
Website
Cost: $35; $65 VIP ticket includes premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers

Back by popular demand, Joe Posa and Seth Sikes will reunite for a performance of “TRIBUTES,” a stunning homage to iconic female legends, on Saturday, January 13, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW 9th Avenue). Tickets for this captivating (18+) show are on sale, now.

This showcase, produced by the accomplished duo, unites two worlds of performance art – female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli while Seth Sikes will enchant audiences with his soulful voice, singing nostalgic melodies made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and other artists. The cleverly choreographed show includes duets with Seth Sikes and Joe Posa as Barbra and Liza.

Can we talk?! Joe Posa has made a name for himself in show business, starting his illustrious career in musical theater as a featured performer/dancer in the international touring company of West Side Story plus other musicals including Anything Goes, Grease, A Chorus Line and South Pacific. In 1993, he then found his wings as a sought-after female celebrity impersonator. As a cast member in several productions of “An Evening at La Cage,” he has performed as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan and Michael Jackson. Posa was also Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane character double on ABC’s All My Children, as well as Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon character double on NBC’s 30 Rock. For more than 30 years, Posa has produced and starred in multiple shows in New York City, London, Provincetown, Puerta Vallarta, Boston, Palm Springs and other cities. His solo productions include “Guys as Dolls,” “An Evening at the Birdcage,” “Joe Posa Poses,” and “The Bitch is Back!” Also, he has performed at numerous red carpet corporate functions, charity fundraisers and elegant private events. Having performed alongside Ms. Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa was lovingly called by Ms. Rivers, her “favorite Joan Rivers impersonator.”

Seth Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub performers. Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation” by Theatre Scene, Sikes has been selling out venues since his 2014 debut of “Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland.” The show recounted how Garland inspired Sikes as a young boy in Paris, Texas, while he belted the legend’s greatest hits backed by a seven-piece band. The show won Broadway World’s Best Tribute Show award and prompted The New York Times to declare, “The performance was a hit with critics and audiences, alike.” The reviewers were equally enthusiastic toward his follow-up show, “Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli.” The New York Post relayed, “It was a heartfelt concert. Sikes has a heap of fans, and his audiences are always tightly packed and brimming with enthusiasm for his booming, jazzy renditions of their favorite songs.” When the Covid pandemic prevented Sikes from performing for live audiences, he created a series of online music video parodies that went viral, viewed by hundreds of thousands. His most recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to close the globally broadcast Liza Minnelli 75th birthday tribute. Sikes also works in the theatre behind the scenes. He was associate director for The Band’s Visit and The Nance on Broadway. He directed the original musical Bunked! which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as “The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant.”

Tickets for “TRIBUTES” start at $35 with an option to purchase a $25 pre-show reception ticket including beverages and light snacks. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/Tributes2024.

Jingle Bites & Gifts with Asian Twist at South Beach Food Hall 12/17/23

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Jingle Bites & Gifts with Asian Twist at South Beach Food Hall
Sunday, 12/17/2023-, 01:00 pm-06:00 pm
South Beach Food Hall
1601 Drexel Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Join us for Christmas Market Shopping with an Asian twist at South Beach Food Hall.

Delicious samplings of Chino Latino, Indonesian and Easy, Healthy Asian and shop local, small Asian businesses with Artisanal treats and gifts. Don’t miss exclusive discounts and raffles just for that day!

Perks:
$6 off parking with validation when you park and dine there
$8 cocktails all day, every day
$9 Happy Hour (4-7pm) appetizers

Guest Vendors…
Temple Street Eatery: frozen dumplings, hallacas, sauces, sakito
Graze and Gobble: fun sustainable clothing and jewelry.
Ives and bees: handcrafted soaps, candles and more
Krakatoa Cuisine: Indonesian sauces & merchandise, Raffle prize
Wok Star: cooking demo, Wok Star Kits, discounted online class

From the Food Hall, Asian offerings…
Chick N’Jones: Special Korean Fried Chicken Sando and Asian Chili Garlic Wings
Gutenburg: Kimchi & Pork Belly Burger and loaded kimchi fries
Dale Street Food: savory guava cheese Mexican chilli, scallions gyosa
Pho Sho: Cha Gao (Crispy Spring Roll) and Crispy Chicken Bao
Kae Sushi: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Yakisoba
Baklava Bakery: Candy sushi with variety of fillings like Pistachio Cream
The Blakery: Glazed donut with white chocolate topped with s’mores ice cream

Join us for a festive celebration that blends tradition with an Asian flavorful twist!

Celebrate 2024 with 50 CENT at M2 Miami Presented With Get Out 12/31/23

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Celebrate 2024 with 50 CENT at M2 Miami Presented With Get Out
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 09:00 pm-05:00 am
M2 Miami
1235 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Buy Tickets
Cost: 99

Ring in 2024 with a LIVE performance from 50 CENT at M2, Miami’s heart of the Art Deco district!

Slip on your trendiest, most sparkly upscale attire with fellow Miami trendsetters for a pulsating, over-the-top New Year’s Eve event. Don’t miss the acclaimed 2000s hip-hop superstar 50 CENT performing his biggest hits among live DJ performances, light shows, VIP bottle service and a 3.5 hour complimentary bar starting when the doors open at 9 p.m.

The DJ’s stellar mix of chart-toppers, hip-hop beats and mash-up melodies are sure to keep the dance floor pumping. When the final countdown commences, shouts of glee and clinking glasses chime in the New Year with free champagne toasts celebrating fresh starts.

For the ultimate VIP treatment, upgraded tickets provide reserved seating and exclusive bottle service at your own private table.

Tickets start at $99 for General Admission. VIP access is $150 and tables begin at $1,000 with a four party minimum. This is a 21+ event.

The Dirty Rabbit New Year’s Eve 2024 12/31/23

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The Dirty Rabbit New Year’s Eve 2024
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 08:00 pm-03:00 am
The Dirty Rabbit Wynwoodw
151 Northwest 24th Street ##107 Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $65-75

The Dirty Rabbit New Year’s Eve 2024
What: Ring in 2024 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with an iced-out celebration at The Dirty Rabbit.
When: Sunday, December 31 at 8 PM
Where: The Dirty Rabbit Wynwood – 151 Northwest 24th Street ##107 Miami, FL 33127
Premium Open Bar from 8 – 11 PM
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Midnight Countdown with Champagne Toast & Balloon Drop
Advance tickets and VIP tables with bottle service are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-2024-open-bar-the-dirty-rabbit-tickets-768553272527?aff=WEB

MAD Club New Year’s Eve 2024 12/31/23

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MAD Club New Year’s Eve 2024
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 08:00 pm-05:00 am
MAD Club Wynwood
55 Northeast 24th Street Miami, FL 33137,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: $75-3,000

MAD Club New Year’s Eve 2024
-What: Ring in 2024 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Las Vegas-inspired celebration at MAD Club.
-When: Sunday, December 31 at 8 PM
-Where: MAD Club Wynwood – 55 Northeast 24th Street Miami, FL 33137
-Premium Open Bar from 8 – 11 PM
-Passed hors d’oeuvres
-Live Music
-Las Vegas-inspired Entertainment
-Midnight Countdown with Champagne Toast & Balloon Drop
-Advance tickets and VIP tables with bottle service are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-party-premium-open-bar-luxury-bites-mad-club-wynwood-tickets-768487325277?aff=WEB

Children’s Harbor “Nash Bash” Cowboy Glam Harbor Lights Gala in Weston, Florida 3/9/24

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Children’s Harbor “Nash Bash” Cowboy Glam Harbor Lights Gala in Weston, Florida March 9, 2024
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 06:30 pm-10:00 pm
Bergeron Green Glades Ranch
21111 SW 16th St.,
Weston, Florida, 33332
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Cost: $250

With the party theme as “Nash Bash,” guests are invited to wear their most glamorous country and western apparel, hats, boots and baubles, as well as enjoy dinner, cocktails, a ride on the mechanical bull and heel-kickin’ country and western hits from the Shane Duncan Band at Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch (21111 SW 16th St, Weston, FL 33332) on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Tickets are $250 per person.

Funds raised during the Harbor Lights Gala “Nash Bash” benefit Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to help strengthen families in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care.

“Bring together your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues for an incredible evening,” said Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge. “This is a chance for all of us to find our glamorous inner cowboy and enjoy an authentic Old Florida ranch experience!”

For sponsorship information and table reservations contact echafin@childrensharbor.org

Sponsorship packages can be viewed at: https://childrensharbor.org/events/nash-bash

For tickets, click here: https://childrensharbor.networkforgood.com/events/62255-2024-gala

For more information, call (954) 252–3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

New Years Eve Masquerade Celebration at Gold Coast Kitchen 12/31/23

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New Years Eve Masquerade Celebration at Gold Coast Kitchen
Sunday, 12/31/2023-01/01/2024, 09:00 pm-01:00 am
Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
1633 N Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $75 – $175

Raise a toast to 2024 with a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Celebration at Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails, a new coastal restaurant concept located at the newly renovated Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. Three exclusive packages are available. With the Champagne Tower package, revelers will ring in the new year with an enchanting celebration that includes a Live DJ, champagne toast, and seating on the terrace for the best views of the Downtown and South Beach firework displays. The package is priced at $100 per person. For $175 per person, the New Year’s Dinner Package also includes a three-course dinner prior to the festivities. Alternatively, the three-course dinner offering is available without access to the after-party for $75 per person.

New Year’s Eve Party at Trump National Doral Miami 12/31/23

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New Year’s Eve Party at Trump National Doral Miami
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 08:00 pm-01:00 am
Trump National Doral Miami
4400 NW 87th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33178
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Cost: $495

In the resort’s Crystal Ballroom, from 8 pm to 1 am, guests and members can celebrate at an extravagant New Year’s Eve party. There will be a lavish buffet, live entertainment, and a fireworks display at midnight. The party is $495 per person, $375 per person for Trump Doral Members, and $99 per person for ages six to 20, plus applicable tax and gratuity. Reservations are required; cancellation fees may apply.

Join Arlo Wynwood with GetOut.com for NYE 2024 12/31/23

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Join Arlo Wynwood with GetOut.com for NYE 2024
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $70-$2000

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve bash at Arlo’s Rooftop, Wynwood in Miami. This premium party destination is pulling out all the stops to deliver an electrifying celebration on the biggest night of the year.

Surrounded by great company, vibrant music, and free-flowing drinks from the 3-hour open bar, you’ll be in the perfect place to pop bottles and party like a VIP. The energy will be off the charts with a live DJ spinning hip hop, Top 40, and the hottest hits all night long. The dance floor will be pumping as this year winds down and the New Year begins. As the clock ticks down to Midnight, the DJ revs up the crowd to join in the ultimate countdown to the New Year. Partygoers will cheer the New Year by raising a glass of complimentary champagne to toast new beginnings.

Partygoers upscale your experience and take advantage of Arlo’s Rooftop, Wynwood exclusive VIP packages with bottle service, reserved seating, and more.

Join Arlo Wynwood for NYE 2024 12/31/23

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Join Arlo Wynwood for NYE 2024
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 09:00 am-02:00 am
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami Ct,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $70-$2000

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve bash at Arlo’s Rooftop, Wynwood in Miami. This premium party destination is pulling out all the stops to deliver an electrifying celebration on the biggest night of the year.

Surrounded by great company, vibrant music, and free-flowing drinks from the 3-hour open bar, you’ll be in the perfect place to pop bottles and party like a VIP. The energy will be off the charts with a live DJ spinning hip hop, Top 40, and the hottest hits all night long. The dance floor will be pumping as this year winds down and the New Year begins. As the clock ticks down to Midnight, the DJ revs up the crowd to join in the ultimate countdown to the New Year. Partygoers will cheer the New Year by raising a glass of complimentary champagne to toast new beginnings.

Partygoers upscale your experience and take advantage of Arlo’s Rooftop, Wynwood exclusive VIP packages with bottle service, reserved seating, and more.

Celebrate NYE 2024 at Dream Hotel Rooftop with GetOut.com 12/31/23

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Celebrate NYE 2024 at Dream Hotel Rooftop with GetOut.com
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 08:00 am-04:00 am
Dream South Beach
1111 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Gen Ad: $80

Ring in 2024 with a magical night of celebration at Dream Rooftop Bar in South Beach, Miami.

Delve into where luxury meets ocean charm and captivating ambiance at the Dream South Beach hotel’s rooftop where partygoers can delight in a four-hour premium bar. Be sure to arrive early — the first two hours present complimentary mini buffets and hors d’oeuvres. Bask in live DJ sets spinning House, Top 40, Pop, Hip Hop and mash ups of some of everyone’s favorite tunes.

When envisioning the epitome of a South Beach rooftop, Dream is it. Expect a glittering night among the pinnacle-of-the-1970s glammed-out lounge with an infinity pool and ocean views, signature cocktails and delicious fare to celebrate 2024.

Kick off the festivities as early as 8 p.m. with discounted late admission after 12:30 a.m.

Dress code: New Year’s Eve Festive – Casual Evening / Semi-Formal Attire

Price range: $30-$1900, 21+

Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/18/23, 11/19/23, 11/25/23, 11/26/23

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Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 11/18/2023-11/26/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Slime Time included with Museum Admission: 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

Ooey-Gooey Science!

It’s Slime Time at MODS! Soothe your stress, stimulate your senses and have some messy science fun with the Museum’s signature slime bar. Customize your concoction and enjoy it as a make-and-take after your visit!

● Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Become a super slimeologist at the ooey-gooey Slime Lab. Make-and-take slime after learning the best techniques in our slime-making workshops, then take a picture in front of our slime wall. Learn to make slime bubbles and see who can make their super slimy goo stretch the longest.*

● Animal Encounters: Learn about different slimy creatures, including slugs, frogs and many others.

● Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Animal Kingdom, Secrets of the Sea, Legend of the Enchanted Reef and more!

● Career Connection: Explore careers in chemistry and the culinary arts by following slime recipes and observing how ingredient ratios affect the final product!
Just for Early Learners (ages 0-6): Create bubble slime paintings and experience cloud slime dough and sensory slime bags.

Included with Museum admission.

*Participants must register for make-and-take slime at The Hangar upon entry.

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.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

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.

Free Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce 1/26/24

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Free Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce
Friday, 01/26/2024-03/22/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

ArtServe’s “New & Improved” Exhibit Opens With Free, Public Reception on Friday, January 26

Just in time to welcome the New Year, ArtServe’s first exhibit of 2024 will explore the dichotomies of life amid technology and progress in “New & Improved,” which opens with a free, public reception on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Both adults and kids are welcome at the reception, which will feature interactive stations filled with toys and gadgets from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, along with a live D.J. playing music from those eras.

To RSVP for the free reception, click here: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=27820

The exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Friday, March 22, 2024.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“This exhibit confronts the question of whether new things are necessarily better,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “To do that, we’re welcoming all art genres, exploring new and traditional mediums, and exploring our romanticization with the past.”

“New & Improved” is inviting artists to display their perspective on how nostalgia intersects with the realities of our expectations for the future.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff 12/1/23

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CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff
Friday, 12/01/2023-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have joined forces to commemorate World AIDS Day through an official public event aimed at raising awareness and providing a collective voice for global health. The public is invited on Friday, December 1, at 8:30 a.m., to participate in an official kickoff ceremony in honor of World AIDS Day at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.). Attendees are encouraged to pre-register at CAN Community Health’s World AIDS Day Page.

In 2022, UNAIDS reported approximately 1.3 million HIV cases, with an estimated 630,000 deaths attributed to AIDS-related illnesses during the same year. Since the onset of the epidemic, there have been an estimated 40.4 million deaths. According to the CDC, the risk of HIV remains high among Black and Latino gay and bisexual men.

On December 1, World AIDS Day, the morning will commence with a gathering of elected officials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. The event will feature special performances by LeNora Jaye and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. The event will take place inside the mall’s Palm Court Market connected to the main valet parking area.

CAN Community Health welcomes participating organizations: Broward County Health Services, Broward House, Broward Regional HIV Planning Council, Florida Blue, Holy Cross Health, Midland, Our Fund Foundation, SunServe, The McKenzie Project, The Rapha Center, Transinclusive Group, Ujima Men’s Collective and Wilton Manors Business Association.

The event is free, however, pre-registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/CANWorldAIDSDay2023.

New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT 12/31/23

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New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT
Sunday, 12/31/2023-12/31/2023, 05:00 pm-11:59 pm
DUNE by LT
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: 295

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel is hosting a captivating “Glitz & Glam” New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, December 31.

Spend a celebratory New Year’s Eve oceanside at one of South Florida’s most elegant and relaxing dining destinations, helmed by globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.

The first seating will accept reservations between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and will feature a special a la carte menu.The second seating will accept reservations between 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and will have a fixed price of $295 per person for the 5-course menu. (20% gratuity and 7% tax will be added to all checks.)

The second seating will include dazzling live performances from Aerial Dragons, musical performances, live DJ, and a live countdown to New Year’s from Times Square.

For the second seating, guests will receive a New Year’s Eve champagne toast and can select one appetizer, entrée and dessert from the following menu:

Amuse Bouche
Crispy Salmon Rillettes| cucumber, capers, lemon & pickled onion

Choice of one appetizer:
Big Eye Tuna Crudo | yuzu & wholegrain mustard, hearts of palm, lemon oil
Poached Maine Lobster Salad |golden ossetra caviar, blood orange emulsion, kumquat confit
Crispy Parmesan-Truffle Souffle| asparagus, field greens, truffle cream

Pasta Course
Risotto| chanterelles, sage brown butter, mushroom jus

Choice of one entree:
Roasted Black Angus Filet | polenta, wild mushrooms, caramelized Cipollini, marsala sauce
Diver Sea Scallops | sauternes-orange nage, Kaluga caviar, endive, celery root mousseline
Crispy Breaded Halibut | leeks fondue, Barolo shallot sauce, roasted sunchoke

Choice of one dessert:
Chocolate Peanut Butter “Croquant”| banana gelato
Tangerine Pavlova | passion fruit, vanilla ice cream, crème diplomat
Chocolate Ganache| marscapone milk chocolate fondant, creamsicle sorbet

First Seating: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Second Seating: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

PRICE: First seating is a la carte; second seating is $295 per person (prices do not include tax and gratuity). For reservations, please visit www.dunebylt.com.

Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy 12/16/23

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Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Shooters and The Grateful Palate
3003 NE. 32nd Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: $250

Sponsorships, Tickets Now Available

In South Florida, there’s only one holiday feeling better than the festive Winterfest Boat Parade and that’s knowing your watch party seat will benefit Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

On Saturday, December 16, Children’s Harbor will host its annual Winterfest Boat Parade watch party with a front-row seat to the Parade route along the Intracoastal from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Grateful Palate and Shooters, 3003 NE. 32nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets to the Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party are $250.

This year, Children’s Harbor has expanded seating to an outdoor area. Indoor and outdoor seating provides a front row seat to the parade route along the Intracoastal Waterway.

“We are excited to be adding space to accommodate even more guests as this is one of the most popular Winterfest Boat Parade events,” Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge said. “The funds raised benefit at-risk children and families in our community.”

Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, open bar, raffle and reserved seating for the parade. Sponsorships are now available. For more information, email events@childrensharbor.org.

“It’s a great way for sponsors to host a memorable VIP evening for their clients, employees or friends, while meeting their philanthropic goals and benefiting one of their favorite charities” Dhooge added.

Gold Sponsors: Palermo, Landsman & Ross, PA; Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC; ADR Partners, LLC

Silver Sponsors: Aetna; Kingdom Charitable Trust; MG&A Wealth Charitable Foundation; Celebrity Cruise Lines; Mahoney and Associates; Ultimate Kronos Group

Bronze Sponsors: Bank United; Broward County Clerk of Courts; Centennial Bank; Delta Dental; Holland & Knight; Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Price Family Foundation; Southwestern Real Estate

For more information about Children’s Harbor, call (954) 252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

About Children’s Harbor

Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community that offers on-site staff, training, and wrap-around support services for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18-23, helping to bridge the gap from dependence to independence.

Wynwood White: Arlo Wynwood’s One Year Anniversary Party 11/18/23

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Wynwood White: Arlo Wynwood’s One Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Arlo Wynwood
2217 NW Miami CT,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Arlo Wynwood, the first and only hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a Wynwood White birthday bash – and everyone is invited! The lifestyle hotel will celebrate its first year of serving as the cultural hub for both locals and visitors with a rooftop, poolside bash.

Tickets include complimentary Champagne and a custom art piece on your selected piece of white clothing. Guests are encouraged to arrive dressed in all-white, dive into the creative vibes of Arlo Wynwood’s art, culture, and epic hospitality.

LIVE DJ SETS:
Spinelli / Groove Theory
Aya / STAMPED
Pazmal
Clips x Ahoy
Jay.wav

LIVE ART EXPERIENCES:

Jessica Marquez aka Visuals by Jess – Customizing your white clothing piece of choice!
Gissi Jimnez – Interactive Illustrations

LOCAL VINTAGE POP UPS:
Little River Flea Market
We’re celebrating on the rooftop highlighting our resident DJs, vendors, and community that helped make our first year a memorable one!

Opened in November 2022, Arlo Wynwood is the first-ever hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, which is home to the largest concentration of street art in the world. The lifestyle-driven 217-room boutique hotel serves as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region. Designed by Meyer Davis, an award-winning firm at the forefront of global, upscale commercial design, Arlo Wynwood draws on the neighborhood’s bold and curated artistic nature while embracing an eclectic industrial aesthetic where organic meets modern. Arlo Wynwood has an all-star culinary team led by award-winning James Beard alum Chef Brad Kilgore. The hotel also has more than 250 works of art throughout the property and offers guests multiple complimentary wellness activities and live music programming.

“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale 11/18/23

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“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $25 per person; Children under 2 are free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents “Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants (2584 East Sunrise Blvd.) on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ‘Tis the season to create forever memories with a family meal, arts and crafts, entertainment and a photo opportunity with Santa! This annual event is the launch of Santa’s stay at Galleria Fort Lauderdale to take keepsake portraits for a nominal fee.

Admission is $25 per person; children under the age of two are admitted free. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, call Galleria Fort Lauderdale at (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health 11/30/23

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health
Thursday, 11/30/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health, the most fashionable social event of the season, takes place on Thursday, November 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. Hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, this premier high energy fundraising event showcases a stellar roster of 12 prominent leaders who will rock the runway to make a positive impact in our community.

For the past 16 years, Galleria Fort Lauderdale has proudly hosted this sold out event. Last year’s event raised a record-breaking $310,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 12 influential South Florida men who have graciously donated their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Bill Beckman, Sales Director at Becton, Dickinson and Company (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• James Conner, Chief Grants Officer of Pulte Family Charitable Foundation (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• David Diaz, Real Estate Advisor for David Diaz Realty/Compass (FLITE Center)
• Phil Dunlap, Director of Broward County’s Cultural Division (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Brad Friedman, President & CEO of Artisan Foods Catering (Art & Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Joshua Levenson, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP (Leadership Broward)
• Alfredo Lopez, Creative Services Director of Northrop & Johnson (Kids In Distress)
• Malcolm MacInnes, President of MGM General Contracting (HANDY)
• Jason MacMenamin, Vice President of Global Learning Architecture at American Express (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Alfredo Olvera, Realtor and Director of the Board at The Pride Center at Equality Park (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• Tyler Smillie, Senior Vice President of Private Banking at Bank of America (Jack & Jill Children’s Center)
• Bill Walker, President of Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)

Guests will be treated to live entertainment plus gourmet selections from area restaurants including Lona at the Westin, La Fuga and The Escape at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven, Gulf Stream Distillery, and more to be announced. The event will have an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and beer from Funky Buddha Brewery. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues after hours courtesy of Blue Martini.

Event sponsors and contributors include BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand and CAN Community Health as presenting sponsors, and supporting sponsors Dillard’s, Macy’s, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, The Capital Grille and Blue Martini.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking and are available through the participating charities and online at www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2023. Online voting is $25 per vote. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution.

Not-So-Scary Halloween in Coconut Grove! 10/31/23

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Not-So-Scary Halloween in Coconut Grove!
Tuesday, 10/31/2023-10/31/2023, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Coconut Grove
3065 Fuller Street,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost:

Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween bash in Coconut Grove! jack_o_lanternghosttada

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, mind-blowing magicians, a fantastic photo booth on Fuller Street, and Halloween characters.

This event is open to the public and perfect for the entire family.

Get your Halloween costumes ready and prepare to make some amazing memories!

Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities 12/7/23

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Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities
Thursday, 12/07/2023-, 07:30 am-10:00 am
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
3030 Holiday Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $75

Join Broward Education Foundation in honoring distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools at the 2023 Publix Super Markets Charities Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Memorial Healthcare System. Benefiting Broward Education Foundation, this event recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the community or have excelled in the field of education.

Historic Lyric Theater 110th Anniversary: Celebrating the Crown of Overtown 11/18/23

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Historic Lyric Theater 110th Anniversary: Celebrating the Crown of Overtown
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
819 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Eventbrite
Cost: $110

Join us for a spectacular in-person event at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex as we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the iconic Lyric Theater. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live performances, music, and a journey through the rich history of Overtown. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of history and honor the cultural significance of this legendary venue. Grab your tickets now and be prepared to be amazed!

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty 10/19/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $75 + service fee

“The Mattachine Family” (USA, 2023) will open this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E Las Olas Blvd).

Directed by Andy Vallentine, this heartwarming comedy drama follows Thomas and Oscar, who, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, grapple with different ideas about what making a family actually means. Tender and funny, “The Mattachine Family” reflects on “chosen” families, the bonds we form with friends, lovers, and children, and how those define us, elude us, and perplex us. The film stars Nico Tortorella (Younger; Walking Dead: World Beyond), Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House, Mamma Mia!), and Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek).

An afterparty will take place at 10 p.m. at Rooftop @1WLO (1 W Las Olas Blvd #700).

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty 10/21/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty
Saturday, 10/21/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $45 + service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will feature the erotic stylish thriller “Femme” (UK, 2023) as its Men’s Spotlight Film.

Jules is a beloved drag queen who loves to perform, where his stage persona is not just a role but a truer version of himself. After a brutal beating, Jules retreats into himself and stops performing. When he encounters his aggressor again, it happens in a gay sauna. Following an impulse, Jules becomes entangled in a risky revenge game with a profoundly closeted young man. ”Femme” doesn’t just force its characters into the revenge and erotic thriller genre but reinvents the revenge script, exploring both openly homophobic violence and internalized homophobia, and the daily tensions of queer existence. Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping have crafted a tense, stylish thriller about desire and self-loathing.

An afterparty will take place at Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors at 10 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

Celebrate Italica Midtown’s 1st Anniversary 9/29/23

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Celebrate Italica Midtown’s 1st Anniversary
Friday, 09/29/2023-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Italica Midtown
3201 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost:

Let’s celebrate together a year of flavorful days!

Italica Midtown, the area’s very first spritz bar, is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its beloved Midtown location this September 29 from 4-6 p.m. Delight in complimentary sips and some chef’s special bites for this occasion, including on the house cocktails such as the Frutatto and Aperol Spritz, as well as wines and more.

Enjoy live music to DJ beats while celebrating with the neighborhood spot. Here’s to more pizzas, pastas and parties! Reserve a table via 305-883-2871 today!

RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Latrice Royale to Headline Hall-O-Queen 2023 10/28/23

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RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Latrice Royale to Headline Hall-O-Queen 2023
Saturday, 10/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-
R House
2727 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 30

Get ready for a hauntingly fabulous night at R House Wynwood as superstar
Latrice Royale – RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 “Miss Congeniality” and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4 alumnus – takes center stage as the special guest hostess for the Hall-O-Queen 2023 extravaganza on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Co-hosted by Miami’s iconic Athena Dion, the evening promises to be an unforgettable bacchanal filled with electrifying performances by beloved R House queens Morphine Love and Juicy Love, pulsating beats by DJ Eddy, and more wickedly delightful surprises. Guests can indulge in the delectable full dinner menu and extensive bar offerings and cocktail specials throughout the night, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Carousel of Pumpkins: Pumpkin Patch Kickoff! 10/6/23

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Carousel of Pumpkins: Pumpkin Patch Kickoff!
Friday, 10/06/2023-, 04:00 pm-03:00 am
Carousel Club
901 S Federal Hwy,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
Eventbrite
Cost: 0

Carousel Club is kicking off our Pumpkin Patch! Come by, and enjoy fall-themed drink specials, pumpkin-patch photo-ops, & weekly Happy Hour #MagicHour special: 5 beers for $15!
Drink specials, good eats, and live music at Aventura & Hallandale Beach’s newest open-air special event space – what’s more magical than that?

Pumpkin Patch Kickoff Event Details:
Pumpkin Patch Photo-Op (Pumpkins available for purchase)
Fall-Themed Drink Specials
Happy-Hour #MagicHour Special: 5 beers for $15 (on select beers)
Venue Open until 3:00 AM

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches 10/21/23,10/22/23

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Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches
Saturday, 10/21/2023-10/22/2023, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave.,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, invites families to join in the seasonal festivities during its Fall Celebration and Food Drive. The celebration will take place on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This weekend of fun aims to support Branches, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing opportunities to hardworking families and their children, helping them break the cycle of generational poverty.

The event offers a variety of family-friendly activities including life-size games, a colorful fall scene photo opportunity, balloon art, characters, face painting, a DJ, a sensory station, and an ice cream station. To contribute to this cause, Shops at Merrick Park encourages attending families to bring non-perishable Thanksgiving food items such as instant mashed potatoes, boxed/bagged stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, and canned/jarred gravy. All collected items will be donated to Branches. Additionally, the charity will offer gift bags containing Thanksgiving meal “fixings” for a $10 donation.

Following a day of activities and shopping, families can enjoy meals Shops at Merrick Park’s restaurants, including Yard House, Sea Grill, C’est Bon, Villagio Restaurant, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge, Perry’s Steakhouse, and Ecléctico Restaurant & Agave Bar.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, please call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark and Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark.

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza 11/4/23

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza
Saturday, 11/04/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $200 general; $375 VIP

The stage is set for a night of ultra style and high glamour as the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) presents its inaugural signature fundraiser, The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.)! This exciting and creative event will be an over-the-top night to remember with fine food, cocktails, chances to bid on amazing items, and special surprises. This event benefits GMCSF’s operations, concert programming, outreach, and scholarships.

Preceding the main event, a 6 p.m. VIP cocktail reception featuring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will take place at The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (2900 Riomar St.). Alex Miranda will serve as emcee for the VIP event featuring solo performances by GMCSF’s best, including Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. The Red Carpet arrival at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with Joe Posa as Joan Rivers conducting interviews, more luscious libations, and a silent auction. The 8 p.m. seated dinner and awards presentation will lead into an electrifying dance party featuring live entertainment from Vibe City.

The evening’s décor will be an elegant celebration of music, from custom guitar centerpieces that can be purchased, to tables themed to iconic music stars. The indulgent night of fun will also have drawings for luxury items, including a Hard Rock basket containing dinner for two and a stay at the famous Guitar Hotel.

The gala will support the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, which will launch its ambitious new season this fall with more than 180 singers on their roster, making it the most prominent gay men’s chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country’s top 10 largest LGBTQ+ choruses. With a budget of over $1 million, the Chorus reaches more than 20,000 people each season through its mainstage concert season and numerous community appearances.
GMCSF’s The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, is sponsored by The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Brand g Vacations.

Individual tickets are on sale now at $200 Gala Ticket or $375 Gala VIP Ticket. A table of ten is $2,000 or $3,750 for VIPs, which includes exclusive pre-party activities. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit gmcsf.givesmart.com. For sponsorship information, contact Edward Otto Zielke at (954) 763-2266 or email sponsorship@gmcsf.org.

Smorgasburg Miami Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 9/30/23, 10/1/23

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Smorgasburg Miami Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday, 09/30/2023-10/01/2023, 01:00 pm-09:00 pm
Smorgasburg Miami
2600 NW 2nd Ave,
Wynwood Miami, Florida, 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Smorgasburg Miami, the city’s largest outdoor food market, is teaming up with Eileen Andrade of Finka Table & Tap for an extraordinary culinary collaboration and bar takeover to celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month.  

Prepare to be transported through a tantalizing journey of flavors, with special dishes and drinks that pay homage to countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, and more.
But it’s not just about food; you’ll learn salsa with guidance of Dominican dance teacher Randy Santos Dance Studio; test your skills in a lively Domino contest, let your creativity flow with coloring for kids, and groove to the beats of the Puerto Rican Salsa Band, Mofongo de Plena.

In partnership with La Mesa Boricua de Florida, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Puerto Rican causes, we’re curating a weekend packed with fun for all ages.

On the culinary side, our own 60 vendors will showcase Special Dishes highlighting different Hispanic Latino street food that will only be available during this event as well as their complete menu! We will also be hosting 5 Guest Vendor Specials from South Florida.

Join us in embracing the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic Latino culture at Smorgasburg Miami—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! It’s a FREE EVENT suitable for families.

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

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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
Website
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.

Off Labor Day at Uma House by Yurbban 8/2/23

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Off Labor Day at Uma House by Yurbban
Saturday, 09/02/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Uma House By Yurbban South Beach
1775 James St.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

A day to do “nothing” but enjoy the moment, unwind, and experience an entire day of feeling “at home.” Join us for a chance to embrace relaxation like never before. Welcome Drink & Party, live music & refreshments, chill out & relax stations.

Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater 110th Anniversary 11/18/23

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Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater 110th Anniversary
Saturday, 11/18/2023-11/18/2023, 12:00 am-12:00 am
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost:

oin the Historic Lyric Theater, Miami’s oldest performing arts venue, on Saturday, November 18 as it kicks off its year-long 110th anniversary with a fundraising celebration. Event details are forthcoming.

Proceeds from the event will support the theater’s upcoming events, continued renovation efforts, and financial needs.

MG Developer The Village Harvest Festival 9/16/23

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MG Developer The Village Harvest Festival
Saturday, 09/16/2023-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
504 Malaga Avenue
504 Malaga Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: Free

MG Developer is hosting a Harvest Festival to welcome The Fall season while celebrating The Village at Coral Gables’ official groundbreaking event. The Village Harvest Festival invites the entire community and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities for the whole family to enjoy and will include a farmers’ market, face painting, inflatable jumpers, live entertainment by Cortadito, and much more. As a way to pay homage to George Merrick, his vision for the City Beautiful and to give thanks, MG Developer is presenting an opportunity for people of the community to connect with friends, families, and neighbors. At the same time, they get to enjoy local farm-to-table vendors, food & drinks, fun outdoor games, and live entertainment. There will be something for every family member to enjoy. Furry friends on leashes will also be welcomed.

Paw Pool Pawty – Make a Splash with K’Alma Spa on International Dog Day 8/26/23

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Paw Pool Pawty – Make a Splash with K’Alma Spa on International Dog Day
Saturday, 08/26/2023-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Cadillac Hotel
3925 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Eventbrite
Cost: $55

Make a splash this International Dog Day and celebrate your pooch at K’Alma Spa’s Paw Pool Pawty at the Cadillac Hotel on August 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.! Incorporating authentic Peruvian crystal healing rituals and holistic practices, K’Alma Spa aims to restore balance and harmony in the mind, body and spirit of humans and their pets, creating a serene environment where guests can unwind and experience deep healing with their pooch.

Dogs are welcomed with bandanas, treats and friendly faces as they are led to the photo booth where they can choose from various props and accessories. The pool party will feature pools and floats exclusively for our four-legged friends, in addition to refreshing drinks, dog-friendly ice cream, hats, sunglasses and other fun accessories for pups to cool down in the summer heat. After soaking up the sun, pamper your pup with a soothing massage by a professional pet masseuse, paired with soft music and calming aromatherapy. Puppy robes will be provided and owners can receive mini-massages as part of their Me and Pooch spa day.

Tickets are available for $55 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists 10/6/23

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Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists
Friday, 10/06/2023-12/30/2023, 09:00 am-06:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

ArtServe’s Annual Members and Resident Artists’ Exhibit Springboards Aspiring Talent

“Sole Perception” to Run Friday, Oct. 6 Through Saturday, Dec. 30;
Free, Opening Night Reception Oct. 6

Marking a successful year featuring all kinds of artists from South Florida and beyond, ArtServe turns its final exhibit of 2023 exclusively over to its members and resident artists with a focus on the inherent interconnectivity of their individual creativity.

Titled “Sole Perception,” the exhibit opens with a free, public reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. To RSVP for the event, click here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sole-perception-annual-members-exhibition-tickets-696121446987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, the exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Saturday, December 30, 2023. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ArtServe’s members and resident artists eagerly await this annual exhibit, which is known in South Florida’s art community as a place to connect with art scouts looking for up-and-coming talent. Some ArtServe artists go on to exhibit their work at Art Basel after being discovered.

Echoing ArtServe’s fundamental mission to connect local artists with the community, “Sole Perception” will invite visitors to contemplate how artists’ reinterpretations of others’ ideas create an endless stream of consciousness to connect the viewer with the original artistic inspiration.

“It was Mark Twain who said ‘There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.’” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes remarked. “But we’re pretty sure when you see our artists’ works at ‘Sole Perception,’ you’ll likely get some fresh ideas of your own!”

“Sole Perception” will showcase a variety of disciplines in the visual arts.

“It’s also an opportunity for guests to support local artists by purchasing their work and, with the holidays right around the corner, we can’t think of a better, more unique present than the gift of art,” Hughes added.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale 10/19/23

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Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast); $60 including dinner and show

FLITE Center, Heart Gallery of Broward, History Fort Lauderdale, Island City Stage, and South Florida Symphony Orchestra will be the beneficiaries of a special 60th birthday Cher-abration for Michael Goodman, owner and founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations. The Cher-abration at Lips Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 19, at 7 p.m., will feature performances by Michael Dean as Cher with special guests and the cast of Lips.

Partygoers will enjoy a three-course dinner and Las Vegas-style show at Lips with leading drag entertainers, dancers and performances by Michael Dean as Cher. A nationally recognized performer, Michael Dean as Cher has performed around the country at special events, cabaret shows, private parties, gay pride events, and more. His claim to fame is his uncanny ability to pay tribute to the larger than life icon, Cher.

A raffle with hotel packages, restaurant offerings, and more will help raise additional funds for the five nonprofit organizations.

Tickets are available at www.goodmanpr.com/cherabration. Donation is $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast) and $60 which includes dinner and the show. Cash bar. All proceeds will be directed to the participating nonprofit organizations.

National Root Beer Float Day at Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails 8/6/23

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National Root Beer Float Day at Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
Sunday, 08/06/2023-, 08:00 am-05:00 pm
Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
1633 N Bayshore Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: +7

National Root Beer Float Day at Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
Join us on August 6th as we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day and raise funds for local member hospitals of @CMNhospitals.

This day holds a special place for @MarriottBonvoy CMN Hospitals longest standing partner. J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott launched their 9-seat A&W Root Beer stand in Washington, D.C. to cool off from the summer heat.

$8++ Root Beer Float
Date: Sunday, August 6th
Where: Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
On Realtime, the donations will be set as an open-ended amount that the customer chooses.

RSVP: https://miamimarriottbiscaynebay.247activities.com/

4th of July Celebration – Miami Symphony Orchestra, Drone Show & Plastic-Free Picnic! 7/4/23

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4th of July Celebration – Miami Symphony Orchestra, Drone Show & Plastic-Free Picnic!
Tuesday, 07/04/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Buy Tickets
Cost: 0

Celebrate Independence Day at the only Sustainable 4th of July Celebration in South Florida!

Experience a plastic-free picnic contest, a spectacular concert led by Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), and a drone show at Peacock Park, all while embracing the historic heritage of Coconut Grove.

Free ArtServe Exhibit, Opening Reception 7/21; Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service 6/14/23 to 9/11/23

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Free ArtServe Exhibit, Opening Reception 7/21; Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service
Friday, 07/14/2023-09/11/2023, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On U.S. Veterans’ Administration 93rd Anniversary, ArtServe Art Exhibit
Explores Challenges of Life After Military Service

Friday, July 21 Opening Reception Coincides with VA’s 93rd Anniversary;
Monday, September 11 Closing Day Pays Tribute to First Responder Veterans

Ninety-three years ago on July 21, 1930, the creation of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration forever changed how Americans cared for our veterans after their active service was completed.

To celebrate that commitment, ArtServe is opening a new exhibit coinciding with the Veterans Administration’s 93rd anniversary called “Veterans: A Family Perspective.”

The exhibit officially opens with a free, public reception on Friday, July 21, 2023 at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

It concludes on Monday, September 11 in tribute to first responders and other veterans of America’s worst terrorist attack.

Artist participation in the “Veterans” exhibit is open to all, including veterans, active-duty service persons and military family members, whose artwork depicting the challenges of life after military service will be showcased.

“As the fanfare of July 4 sunsets each year, supporting our veterans remains a substantial daily need,” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes explained, noting that this imperative was underscored by the June 9, 2023 presidential executive order on “Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors.” “So much of the heartache and difficulty of reintegrating veterans into civilian life is borne by their loved ones. The untold story of these families’ courage will be on display at ArtServe.”

Sponsored by Florida Power & Light, Primo Liquors, United Way of Broward County’s Mission United, OutClique magazine and the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissioning & Support Committee, “Veterans: A Family Perspective” opens to the public on Friday, July 14.

Solo exhibits by Marilyn Johansen and Tony Khawam will also be on display.

ArtServe hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Culture Builds Florida, admission to both the July 21 reception and the ongoing exhibit are free.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Free Opening Reception–ArtServe Art Exhibit 7/21 Explores Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service 7/21/23

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Free Opening Reception–ArtServe Art Exhibit 7/21 Explores Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service
Friday, 07/21/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On U.S. Veterans’ Administration 93rd Anniversary, ArtServe Art Exhibit
Explores Challenges of Life After Military Service

Friday, July 21 Opening Reception Coincides with VA’s 93rd Anniversary;
Monday, September 11 Closing Day Pays Tribute to First Responder Veterans

Ninety-three years ago on July 21, 1930, the creation of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration forever changed how Americans cared for our veterans after their active service was completed.

To celebrate that commitment, ArtServe is opening a new exhibit coinciding with the Veterans Administration’s 93rd anniversary called “Veterans: A Family Perspective.”

The exhibit officially opens with a free, public reception on Friday, July 21, 2023 at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

It concludes on Monday, September 11 in tribute to first responders and other veterans of America’s worst terrorist attack.

Artist participation in the “Veterans” exhibit is open to all, including veterans, active-duty service persons and military family members, whose artwork depicting the challenges of life after military service will be showcased.

To view the Call to Artists with instructions on how to submit artwork, click here.

“As the fanfare of July 4 sunsets each year, supporting our veterans remains a substantial daily need,” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes explained, noting that this imperative was underscored by the June 9, 2023 presidential executive order on “Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors.” “So much of the heartache and difficulty of reintegrating veterans into civilian life is borne by their loved ones. The untold story of these families’ courage will be on display at ArtServe.”

Sponsored by Florida Power & Light, Primo Liquors, United Way of Broward County’s Mission United, OutClique magazine and the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissioning & Support Committee, “Veterans: A Family Perspective” opens to the public on Friday, July 14.

Solo exhibits by Marilyn Johansen and Tony Khawam will also be on display.

ArtServe hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Culture Builds Florida, admission to both the July 21 reception and the ongoing exhibit are free.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Independence Day Kickoff at PAMM 7/3/23

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Independence Day Kickoff at PAMM
Monday, 07/03/2023-, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
PAMM
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Tickets are only required for museum. Live music is free on the terrace.

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a daytime celebration at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Enjoy live music by Taylor Byrd Band, red-white-and-blue themed art-making activities, food and drink specials at Verde restaurant and bar, art tours, and more.

Heavy Beatz and Drops Juneteenth Celebration presented by Ten North Group 6/23/23

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Heavy Beatz and Drops Juneteenth Celebration presented by Ten North Group
Friday, 06/23/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
The ARC
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost: Free

The Caribbean’s Influence on 50 Years of Hip Hop. Moderated by Isaiah Smalls, Race & Culture Reporter for the Miami Herald and featuring 103.5 The Beat’s On-Air Personality Papa Keith, Attorney Marlon Hill, Social Justice Activist Phillip Agnew and Miami New Times Music and Culture Reporter Shanae Hardy, followed by a hip hop, afrobeats, ampiano jam session with DJ Aya.

NEVER GIVE UP DAY 8/18/23

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NEVER GIVE UP DAY
Friday, 08/18/2023-, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations,
North Miami, Florida, 33154
Website
Cost: 0

The City of North Miami Proclaims Never Give Up Day.

The city of North Miami joins community members in celebrating Never Give Up Day on August 18th, 2023. Never Give Up Day is a day honoring the qualities of determination and the power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life’s challenges. More than 80 cities across the US proclaim Never Give Up Day this year. This day encourages individuals and professionals to organize virtual and physical events to take place on a local or national scale. On Never Give Up Day community members are encouraged to praise not only those who have achieved great things, but also those who continue to struggle without despair. The Mayoral proclamation signals the city’s role in recognizing the importance of perseverance.

Dolphin Mall to Celebrate Father’s Day with Special Sweepstakes 6/15/23, 6/16/23, 6/17/23, 6/18/26

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Dolphin Mall to Celebrate Father’s Day with Special Sweepstakes
Friday, 06/16/2023-06/18/2023, 10:00 am-09:00 pm
Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33172
Website
Cost: Free

WHO/WHAT: Dolphin Mall is hosting a Father’s Day Sweepstakes to help shoppers win big for Dad.

WHERE/WHEN: From June 9-18, shoppers may enter the sweepstakes on Instagram by:

• Following @dolphinmall

• Commenting on the Father’s Day Sweepstakes announcement (posting on June 9)

• Tagging at least one friend (multiple tags are not multiple entries)

Those not on Instagram may enter by:

• Emailing their name and phone number to shopdolphinmall@taubman.com with the subject line, “DOL 2023 Father’s Day Sweepstakes” (entries will not be accepted via phone or fax)

HOW: On June 26, two winners will be selected.

• The first will receive a $500 Dolphin Mall gift card and a $50 Sports & Social gift card

• The second will receive a $250 Dolphin Mall gift card and a $50 Sports & Social gift card.

Capillus Pop Up Opens at Dadeland Mall for Father’s Day Shopping

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Get ready for Father’s Day with an exclusive pop-up event hosted by Capillus hair restoration caps at Dadeland Mall in Miami the weekend before the big day. Discover the incredible power of Capillus caps and other red light therapy products, perfect gifts for dads of any age. Capillus, which is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to treat androgenetic alopecia, is sold exclusively online and at select doctors offices, but during the weekend of June 9 – 11, customers will be able to see and try the products firsthand at the pop-up located just inside the mall food court. During this special pop-up event, shoppers will enjoy an extra 20% off.

Capillus Pop Up Opens at Dadeland Mall for Father’s Day Shopping 6/9/23, 6/10/23, 6/11/23

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Capillus Pop Up Opens at Dadeland Mall for Father’s Day Shopping
Friday, 06/09/2023-06/11/2023, 10:00 am-09:00 pm
Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall Dr,
Miamii, Florida, 33156
Website
Cost: Free

Get ready for Father’s Day with an exclusive pop-up event hosted by Capillus hair restoration caps at Dadeland Mall in Miami the weekend before the big day. Discover the incredible power of Capillus caps and other red light therapy products, perfect gifts for dads of any age. Capillus, which is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to treat androgenetic alopecia, is sold exclusively online and at select doctors offices, but during the weekend of June 9 – 11, customers will be able to see and try the products firsthand at the pop-up located just inside the mall food court. During this special pop-up event, shoppers will enjoy an extra 20% off.

Repertory Favorites: a Multimedia Dance Concert by KPD 5/27/23, 5/28/23

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Repertory Favorites: a Multimedia Dance Concert by KPD
Saturday, 05/27/2023-05/28/2023, 02:00 pm-03:30 pm
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center's Lab TheatrE
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida, 33189
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Cost: 20

Karen Peterson & Dancers (KPD) celebrate their 32nd anniversary with REPERTORY FAVORITES, a multidisciplinary dance concert on May 27-28, 2023 at The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center’s Lab Theatre. KPD’s dynamic program features 8 company members dancing pieces by acclaimed physically integrated (PI) choreographers from across the US, a documentary on KPD’s dance program for teens with special needs in Miami-Dade County Public School System, and the premiere of their latest work. This concert presents a curation of works from the KPD repertoire to honor over 3 decades of their inclusive, mixed-mobility dance, education, and advocacy worldwide.

Saturday, May 27th – 2PM & 8PM
Sunday, May 28th – 2PM*

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center’s Lab Theatre
10950 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

*Please join the KPD for a post-show reception and meet-and-greet with the cast of dancers on Sunday, May 28 after the 2 p.m. performance. To honor our 32nd cultural dance season, we’re celebrating together with light bites and a lovely afternoon hosted by Three G’s Catering.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 online at MossCenter.org or by calling the box office at 786-573-5300. Seniors, military, students with ID and patrons with disabilities get a 10% discount. For more information about Karen Peterson & Dancers and their upcoming events, please visit their website at karenpetersondancers.org.

Celebrating Freedom: Haiti and Florida Panel 5/20/23

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Celebrating Freedom: Haiti and Florida Panel
Saturday, 05/20/2023-, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

Unlike Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when enslaved individuals in Texas learned of their freedom, May 20th Emancipation Day is specific to Florida’s history. While the Juneteenth holiday is a key piece of Black American history, it is independent from Florida’s unique and indispensable celebration. The 20th of May, Florida’s Emancipation Celebration will consist of statewide events that will collect and share communal and cultural heritage stories and experiences.
In recognition of the proximity of Haitian Flag Day and Florida’s Emancipation Day, this panel brings together historians and cultural experts for a transnational conversation about freedom struggles in the Caribbean and the Americas and to educate the public about the respective holidays.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sweet Liberty & Co! 5/3/23

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sweet Liberty & Co!
Friday, 05/05/2023-05/06/2023, 04:00 pm-05:00 am
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company
237 20th St,
Miami, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: free

Get ready to kick off Cinco de Mayo at Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.! Guests are invited to join in for a fiesta full of fun, drinks, and delicious food. Sweet Liberty will be offering guests drink specials and $10 Guac & chips on May 5th, 4 PM – 5AM all day long. You can sip on your favorite boozy beverage while celebrating with friends. Guests can also expect an energetic atmosphere provided by festive music, energy, and food to satisfy cravings and keep you fueled up for the night. Get ready to experience an unforgettable night and celebration at Sweet Liberty & Co.! For more information or reservations, call (305) 763-8217

Get a Taste of Cinco with LIME 5/5/23

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Get a Taste of Cinco with LIME
Friday, 05/05/2023-, 05:00 pm-
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill
3275 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: 0

LIME Fresh is hosting a SoFlo-wide Cinco celebration! Throughout every LIME location across the tri-county area, there will be a special Cinco-themed event where guests can enjoy ice cold beer specials, enjoy live music from local DJs, win prizes, giveaways, and more. The special offers combined with LIME’s varied menu options make it the perfect place for guests to start a night out. More information on store locations can be found by visiting LIME’s official webpage, https://limefreshmexicangrill.com.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
North Miami                      West Boca Raton
12000 Biscayne Blvd.         20642 N State Rd 7
Miami, FL 33181                 Boca Raton, FL

Midtown                            Plantation
3275 NE 1st Avenue           801 S University Dr
Miami, FL 33137                 Plantation, FL 33324

South Beach                     Dania Pointe
1439 Alton Road                31 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139      Dania Pointe, FL 33004

Doral                                  Pembroke Lakes Mall
8484 NW 36th St                11401 Pines Blvd, Suite 508
Miami, FL 33166                 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Dadeland                            Pembroke Pines
9005 SW 72nd Pl                 601 SW 145th Terrace
Miami, FL 33156                 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

River Landing
1440 NW N River Drive, Suite 190
Miami, FL 33125

Reggae Rehab Memorial Day Pool Party at The Marker 5/28/23

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Reggae Rehab Memorial Day Pool Party at The Marker
Sunday, 05/28/2023-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Key West
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Get into a groovy mood this Memorial Day weekend and celebrate at The Marker’s Reggae Rehab Pool Party with popular band, Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz, as well as Ketel One Botanicals and Smash Burgers on Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m. With every Ketel One Botanical bucket purchase, you’ll receive a free Booze Bandage to cure your hangover the next day. Nothing screams Memorial Day Weekend like live music, a pool party, delicious BBQ bites and booze in Key West. Snag a free ticket, and celebrate the holiday in style.

About the hotel:
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is a modern waterfront resort, ideally located on the Key West Historic Seaport, just steps from lively Duval Street and Mallory Square. It offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds, an open-air restaurant and bar for alfresco dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center and three saltwater pools, perfect for a Memorial Day Weekend pool party extravaganza. For more information visit themarkerkeywest.com.

Heal Fest 2023 5/18/23

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Heal Fest 2023
Thursday, 05/18/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Doral Yard
8455 NW 53rd St Suite 106,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Eventbrite
Cost: $35

Heal For Us, a newly organized nonprofit that aims to encourage people struggling with mental health has partnered with The Ripple Effect to put on a night of music and poetry at The Doral Yard on May 18 in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. The concert will feature local musicians singing cover songs from artists who suffered from mental health issues such as Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Mac Miller, Nirvana, and Prince.

“We have lost some of the greatest musicians of our time to the void of darkness, addiction, and depression. Close to 120,000 people die each year to suicide or overdose; people who once had flourishing careers, said Nedal Ahmad, founder of Heal For Us. “As a parent, I’m well aware of the struggles men have speaking about anxiety and depression and the stigma of having to be the strong, dependable, father figure in the family.” According to the ADAA, over 6 million men suffer from depression per year, but male depression often goes underdiagnosed. More than 3 million men in the US have panic disorder, agoraphobia, or any other phobia. Heal for Us wants to bridge that gap and empower fathers with resources, mental health services, and support.

Over 30 local musicians and bands signed up to participate in Heal Fest 2023’s night of music and poetry; only five were chosen for the inaugural event. The lineup includes up-and-coming artists such as:

• VIX is influenced by Amy Winehouse. She infuses her music with a distinctive blend of rock, soul, and pop, and her lyrics are deeply personal and introspective, often exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. IG: @VIXmvsic
• Joshua Mitchell is scheduled to perform music from Prince. Whether you’re overcome with the unstoppable urge to get up and dance, or the urge to shed a few tears, Joshua Mitchell’s music is bound to make you feel something. Joshua promotes mental health awareness, social equality, community outreach, and of course, just having a good time. IG: @joshuamitchellmusic
• Dria is a Florida-raised, NY-based artist and performing arts teacher, who will be performing music from Whitney Houston. Dria has been referred to as a “Creative Powerhouse” and dreams of building her creative community with a space that can be safe for ALL through the Arts. IG: @highdefinizion_21
• Christopher Luv is a 25-year-old from Miami who will be covering Kurt Cobain from Nirvana. IG: @christopherluvmusic
• Trevon DeVitto known as Giftrap Tre will perform music from Mac Miller. He will also be the artist to provide the spoken word.

Tickets are available online via Eventbrite at healfest2023.com, and they start at $35. Proceeds go towards the event and Heal For Us, which provides funds for those who cannot afford to pay for therapy.

WHEN: May 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM

WHERE: The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St Suite 106, Doral, FL 33166

TICKETS: www.healfest2023.com

ABOUT HEAL FEST:
Local restauranteur and former owner of Pincho Factory, Nedal Ahmad, founded Heal For Us, a 501 c3, with a simple goal in mind — to answer the question, what would our world look like with more present fathers, more vulnerable partners, and men who are given the tools to process their past and reshape their future. His own fatherhood and mental health journey drove him to want to share the very change he has seen in his relationship with his children. Heal For Us offers referral services, mental health research, and resources to those who do not have the means to pay for mental health therapy. For more information, go to https://www.healforus.org/.

Celebrate Our Families 4/15/23

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Celebrate Our Families
Saturday, 04/15/2023-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
North Shore Park & Youth Center
501 72nd Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: FREE

Fantasy Theatre Factory invites you to Celebrate Our Families! This day of fun celebrates our diverse South Florida families of every kind and background! Fun for the entire family, and best of all, it’s all FREE!

Join Fantasy Theatre Factory for a day full of fun! Celebrate Our Families with fun activities from face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, a show, karaoke, and more!

When: Sat, Apr 15 @ 11:00 AM

Where: North Shore Park and Youth Center

501 72nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141

Tickets: Free Registration

https://www.ftfshows.com/celebrate-our-families

Sponsor List: This program was made possible with the support of the City of Miami Beach, the City of Miami Beach Cultural AffairsProgram, and the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami-Dade CountyDepartment of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the FloridaCouncil on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon 5/11/23

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Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon
Thursday, 05/11/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $40

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s tourism industry takes center stage when Visit Lauderdale and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Broward Chapter host the Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon on Thursday, May 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

A highlight of this year’s event will be the Laudable Awards ceremony, as Visit Lauderdale recognizes seven exceptional individuals for their service and dedication to the tourism and hospitality industry. Nominated by their travel industry colleagues and ranging from hoteliers and tour guides to food and beverage servers, event managers, housekeepers and everyone else who plays a vital role in creating spectacular visitor experiences, the awards will recognize contributions of outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond the ordinary in making Greater Fort Lauderdale shine.

Tickets for the 2023 Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon are $40. For additional information or to register, please visit visitlauderdale.com/togetherweshine.

Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon 5/11/23

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Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon
Thursday, 05/11/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
101 NE Third Avenue, Ste. 100,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $40

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s tourism industry takes center stage when Visit Lauderdale and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Broward Chapter host the Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon on Thursday, May 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

A highlight of this year’s event will be the Laudable Awards ceremony, as Visit Lauderdale recognizes seven exceptional individuals for their service and dedication to the tourism and hospitality industry. Nominated by their travel industry colleagues and ranging from hoteliers and tour guides to food and beverage servers, event managers, housekeepers and everyone else who plays a vital role in creating spectacular visitor experiences, the awards will recognize contributions of outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond the ordinary in making Greater Fort Lauderdale shine.

Visit Lauderdale’s 2023 Laudable Award categories include:
• The Laudable Hospitality Award (5 recipients) – recognizes tourism and hospitality staff from all facets of the industry who exemplify hard work and dedication, demonstrate exceptional work ethic and/or have gone above and beyond expectations.
• The Laudable Rising Star Award (1 recipient) – recognizes an up-and-coming employee with a strong future in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• The Laudable Lifetime Achievement Award (1 recipient) – serves as the ultimate “thank-you” for an individual’s commitment and service throughout his or her career in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Tickets for the 2023 Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon are $40. For additional information or to register, please visit visitlauderdale.com/togetherweshine.

ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art 4/14/23 – 6/16/23

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ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art
Monday, 04/14/2023-06/16/2023, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Free Exhibit Runs From Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023; Public Opening Reception April 21

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 14, 2023) – In an art exhibit entitled “Wellness Exhibition: Fostering Mental and Emotional Health—An Artist’s Journey Through Healing” that runs from Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023, ArtServe will explore how artists apply various genres and mediums to convey different journeys of well-being, self-love and healing through their art.

A free, public opening reception is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday, April 21. To register, click here. Admission is free to both the exhibit and reception.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

ArtServe curated the “Wellness” exhibit from local artists’ submissions. Entries also were welcomed from both adults and students in the eighth grade through college.

“It’s long been known in medical circles that art is a highly effective form of therapy that encourages non-verbal communication and healing when people are often unable to speak for whatever the reason,” ArtServe executive director Jason Hughes said. “Exploring self-expression through the outlet of various artforms can create a safe space that helps many embrace and sort through their own personal difficulties.”

According to the American Art Therapy Association, there are over 5,000 art therapists practicing nationwide who provide services for individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

A solo exhibit entitled “Story of a Woman’s Journey” produced by Deborah Strelkow will run concurrently to the “Wellness” exhibit at ArtServe.

ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe

Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Miami Creole Food Festival 3/18/23

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Miami Creole Food Festival
Saturday, 03/18/2023-, 03:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 W. Dixie Hwy,
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Website
Cost: $65

The Creole Food Festival returns to Miami with a stellar lineup of Award-Winning Female chefs from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South America, and the South of the US in homage of Women’s History Month.

The Festival will feature immersive activations of food sampling, exotic beverages and food demos with live Performances by Latin Artists Tokyo Dro, Yazzi & Abdiflow, local chef village for the entire family to enjoy.

Funding Arts Broward Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception Featuring Brazilian Voices 3/14/23

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Funding Arts Broward Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception Featuring Brazilian Voices
Tuesday, 03/14/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $120

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), celebrating its 20th anniversary of preserving and cultivating the arts, will host its Annual Meeting and Reception on Tuesday, March 14, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Dune by Laurent Tourondel (2200 N. Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale). Attendees will enjoy a curated menu of specialty tapas, hand-selected wine pairings and panoramic ocean views from the North Terrace while being serenaded by FAB grantee Brazilian Voices’ Beatriz Malnic, Loren Oliveira, and Viviane Neves performing American standards plus Bossa Nova and Samba favorites.
Brazilian Voices is a nonprofit women’s vocal ensemble that performs at cultural community and philanthropic events. Aspiring to incorporate the best of global Brazilian culture, the group evolved out of a vocal technique workshop organized by Beatriz Malnic and Loren Oliveira in 2001. Since then, these two musical directors have brought together a cast of devoted women, who volunteer their voices and time promoting and preserving the rich multicultural Brazilian heritage fostering multicultural exchange, music appreciation, and education.

Last October, FAB announced its “Be The Spark,” fundraising campaign. The initiative was launched with a lead gift of $750,000 from FAB Founder Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz and had a total of more than $1.1 million pledged in advance of the campaign’s public announcement. The campaign aims to raise $3 million over the next five years that will significantly increase FAB’s grantmaking pool including expanding grants for arts education, encourage collaboration and new works and establish an endowment at the Community Foundation of Broward.

Through this campaign, FAB will be able to expand its support to groups beginning with the grant applications to be announced for the upcoming 2024 program year.

Since its inception in 2003, FAB has endowed grants of over $4 million to 65 small, mid-sized, and large professional performing and visual arts organizations. FAB is supported by membership whose dues go toward these grants that preserve and cultivate the arts in Broward County. FAB is also supported by its corporate partners BBX Capital, New River Fine Arts, Northern Trust, PNC Bank, Weston Jewelers, Pallant Insurance Agency, Casa D’Angelo, Tim Singer Realty and Twig, Trade & Tribunal.

FAB’s Annual Meeting and Reception at Dune is open to the public. Tickets are $120 per person. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/FABDuneReception2023. To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts through the 20th anniversary “Be the Spark” campaign, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 4/1/23

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Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Saturday, 04/01/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Tickets are $250 per person for the cocktail chic event which includes an open bar, poolside dining and live entertainment.

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park, exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, will take center stage again, on Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. to recognize those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. This year, the foundation will honor Commissioner Nicole M. Ramirez with the prestigious Harvey Milk Medal; Carol Moran with The Pride Center at Equality Park Alan Schubert Award and Stoli Group’s Global CEO Damian McKinney with the 2023 Global Business Leadership Award. Additional honorees for this year’s event include Florida State Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones, Drag TV Star and Entrepreneur Latrice Royale, South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) President and CEO Jacqueline Lorber and Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso and the Bears of South Florida.

The event is a collaborative effort that will continue to keep South Florida on the international stage of LGBT+ rights and activism in honor of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States who was assassinated shortly after winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and has since gone on to become an icon and beacon of light for the global LGBTQ+ community. This year marks the 45th anniversary of Harvey Milk’s historic election.

Over the years, Diversity Honors has paid tribute to an impressive roster of honorees including TV personality, political blogger and best-selling author Meghan McCain, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, Judy and Dennis Shepard, Bollywood star Celina Jaitly, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay-Straight Alliance, transgender YouTube viral inspiration Ryland Whittington, transgender teen activist Jazz Jennings, singer/actress Deborah Cox, Judge Rand Hoch, Phill Wilson, founder of the Black AIDS Institute, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congressman Ted Deutch, and Mayor Dean Trantalis, among others.

Diversity Honors is exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with Platinum Sponsor DMK – Danne Montague-King, Diamond Sponsors Stoli Vodka, International Court System, and Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, and supporting sponsors GPR | Goodman Public Relations and Ludwig Framemakers.

Tickets are $250 per person for the cocktail chic event which includes an open bar, poolside dining and live entertainment. To reserve tickets, please visit www.DiversityHonors.org.

Locust Projects to Host 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at New Home 2/25/23

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Locust Projects to Host 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at New Home
Saturday, 02/25/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Locust Projects
297 NE 67th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $1,000-$25,000

Locust Projects will host a 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, celebrating 25 years as Miami’s longest-running alternative art space and its commitment to supporting artists and artistic experimentation. This year’s Benefit Dinner honors Board Member, Dede Moss, and premieres an inaugural exhibition by Cuban-American artist Rafael Domenech at Locust Projects’ new home.

Up to 150 guests will become active participants in an immersive dining experience guided by the artist’s spatial interventions and complimented by a unique menu crafted by the artist and Le Basque Caterers. Guests are encouraged to dress in a single, monochromatic hue, head-to-toe, and become part of the architectural installation.

February 25, 2023, from 6 to 10 pm at 297 NE 67th Street, Miami, FL 33138. Tickets range from $1,000 – $25,000. Register here: https://www.locustprojects.org/support/fundraisers/25th-anniversary-annual-benefit-dinner.html | 305-576-8570

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at KAO Sushi & Grill with Romantic Multi-Course Dinner 2/14/23

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at KAO Sushi & Grill with Romantic Multi-Course Dinner
Tuesday, 02/14/2023-, 11:30 am-10:00 pm
KAO Sushi & Grill
127 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
RSVP / Register
Cost: 140

Get ready for the romance! Fusion Japanese, South American and European hotspot KAO Sushi & Grill invites you to enjoy an extraordinary evening in Coral Gables this Valentine’s Day. A delicious full menu for two has been carefully designed to share with that special person in the restaurant’s elegant-chic dining room. Under soft blue and pink lights, begin the dinner with a full bottle of Prosecco to get into the mood, followed by a choice from three starters: Tuna Tataki, Asian Steak Buns or Hummus with Pita. Transition into a main choice of Scallops with Grilled Asparagus, Surf & Turf or the Combinado Kao Lovers, served with multiple sushi rolls, tuna sashimi and nigiri. Complete the sweet night with a sweet dessert, from Red Velvet to Chocolate. The unforgettable dine will be the perfect night to toast to love. Reserve today to secure your spot!

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor 2/25/23

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor
Saturday, 02/25/2023-, 05:30 pm-09:30 pm
Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $1,250

The sweet sounds of multiple Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band will fill the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2023 Annual Celebration. Proceeds from the evening benefit the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

A limited number of VIP tickets which include valet parking, a 90-minute cocktail reception, preferred seating for the performance and complimentary cocktails throughout the evening are available for $1,250 per person. VIP tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/3Qyq5oT, calling 954.468.3298 or emailing Foundation@BrowardCenter.org

Schedule:
• 5:30 p.m. – Annual Celebration kick-off with exclusive pre-show cocktail party at the Huizenga Pavilion and Wendt Terraces
• 7:00 p.m. – Guests move into the Au-Rene Theater to enjoy Taylor’s performance
• 8:30 p.m. – The celebration continues with a dinner and dancing.

Tickets to the performance only start at $195 and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Lips’ A Night of Stars Official 20th Annual SMART Ride Kickoff Fundraiser 2/9/23

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Lips’ A Night of Stars Official 20th Annual SMART Ride Kickoff Fundraiser
Thursday, 02/09/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips
1421 East Oakland Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a three-course dinner with soft drinks, gratuity and the show cover charge. An $80 VIP level enjoys the same, plus premium seating and one complimentary drink.

“A Night of Stars,” a fundraiser for the 20th anniversary annual SMART Ride (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2023) presented by CAN Community Health, returns to Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m.! Enjoy a full-out evening of gorgeous glitz and glam and outrageous humor hosted by Amanda Austin with a special performance by Michael Dean as Cher, featuring celebrity guest servers Jeff Delmay, Larry Davanzo, Will Portalatin, Laughton Droze, and Mike DeLeon “dragging” it out for this charitable cause.

The SMART Ride is a two-day, 165-mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West. This year’s 20th anniversary annual event will take place November 17 and 18. The SMART Ride’s ongoing journey is to improve lives of those already affected by HIV/AIDS and to fund education, awareness and prevention to help reduce the new incidences of infection.

Five celebrity guest servers in drag or costume will be greeting guests and dishing out great food and fun alongside Lips’ very own entertaining cast of characters. The dynamic five have been chosen for their commitment to the annual bicycling event, and they will camp it up table-by-table to earn extra tips for the cause.

Lips will present its popular divas impersonator show with is inimitable mistress of ceremonies Amanda Austin. Lips leading ladies will entertain along with a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher. An in-demand entertainer who brings the magic of Cher to every performance, Michael Dean as Cher has performed around the country for charitable and corporate events, dinner shows, expos and pride parades. He also enjoyed a two-year engagement alongside an impressive roster of leading celebrity impersonators at Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs, California.

“We are thankful for Lips’ continued support of SMART Ride, which benefits several statewide organizations committed to helping those affected by HIV/AIDS,” said Glen Weinzimer, founder of SMART Ride. “Our friends and sponsors look forward to this annual event, so we applaud Lips for being such a loyal supporter.”

Reservations are required for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” to benefit SMART Ride. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a three-course dinner with soft drinks, gratuity and the show cover charge. An $80 VIP level enjoys the same, plus premium seating and one complimentary drink.

This year’s SMART Ride is made possible through the generous support of title sponsor CAN Community Health, Lips, GPR | Goodman Public Relations and other charitable organizations and individuals.

To reserve your seats for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” in support of SMART Ride, visit https://thesmartride.org/product/a-night-of-stars-sr20/ or email info@thesmartride.org.

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Awards 2/2/23

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s State of the Region Awards
Thursday, 02/02/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Diplomat Beach Resort
3555 South Ocean Drive,
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
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Cost: $150 per person

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization will celebrate the impact of its significant role to plan and direct transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the region and honor those who advocate for smart planning and connectivity during the second State of the Region Annual Awards to take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood (3555 South Ocean Drive). WPLG-TV Local 10 Anchor Glenna Milberg and comedian Tane Danger have been tapped to co-host this prominent event, coinciding with the Safe Streets Summit, which is presented by the Broward MPO and local partners. This year’s distinguished honorees are George Platt (Lifetime Achievement Award), Gail Bulfin (Community Impact Award), Beverly and Levoyd Williams (Visionary Award), and Joseph Yesbeck (Champion Award).

Attendees to this year’s State of the Region Annual Awards will enjoy the transportation wit and wisdom of Tane Danger. A professional improv comedian with a master’s in public policy, Danger serves as director of the Westminster Town Hall Forum – the Upper Midwest’s largest and most prestigious speaker series. For more than a decade, Danger has hosted the nationally renowned civics-inspired improv comedy show, The Theater of Public Policy. At each show, he interviews newsmakers, policy-wonks, and big thinkers on issues ranging from race in education to the farm bill. Then, the show’s cast of improvisers takes everything that’s been said and turns it into entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. In his own workshops and keynote talks, Danger uses his background in improv comedy to get folks to practice communication, collaboration, and creativity differently. He’s taught improv for better communication to everyone from healthcare executives to Lutheran bishops. He is a regular contributor to Almanac, the weekly public affairs program on Twin Cities Public Television but may be best known as “the bus guy!” In 2019, Danger began working with Metro Transit on a web series called, “Hey! Where Does This Bus Go?” In each episode, he rides a local bus route from start to finish, noting landmarks along the way and chatting with riders. The series demystifies each bus route and changes people’s perception of who rides the bus.

Last year’s Broward MPO State of the Region Awards honorees were former Hollywood Commissioner and past Broward MPO board chair Richard Blattner, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Florida House of Representatives member Christine Hunschofsky [D-96] and Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose.

The event is presented by Accenture, Deloitte and T.Y. Lin with other sponsors including the City of Hollywood, BYD, Kimley Horn; South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri Rail; Galleria Fort Lauderdale; GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City of Lauderdale Lakes, The Brand Advocates, Circuit, Benesch, TSE Consulting, City of Coconut Creek, FEC Railroad, The Whitehouse Group and Port Everglades.

Awards dinner tickets are $150 per person; tables of 10 are available. To reserve tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/BrowardMPOSOTRAwards2023.

The Our Fund Foundation’s Fourth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards 2/18/23

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The Our Fund Foundation’s Fourth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards
Saturday, 02/18/2023-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Performing Arts Center
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: 75

The annual awards reception will celebrate outstanding philanthropists who give of their time, talent and treasure to the South Florida LGBTQ community. Honorees and guests will enjoy a cocktail reception prior to the awards ceremony. Purchase tix at our-fund.org/awards.

For additional information please email ocaballero@our-fund.org or call 954-565-1090.

Big Game Tailgate & Watch Party at The Marker Key West 2/12/23

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Big Game Tailgate & Watch Party at The Marker Key West
Sunday, 02/12/2023-, 06:00 pm-
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
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Cost: $90

Cheer on this year’s top football teams at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort as the luxurious waterfront property hosts an unforgettable tailgate and watch party on February 12 for this year’s 57th Super Bowl. At 6 p.m. guests and football fans are invited to a tailgate buffet and open bar where they can indulge in elevated dishes and handcrafted cocktails as they gather to watch the big game on a giant, 12’ screen. Celebrate with friends and family in a secluded island escape at The Marker with sips, bites and hyped football fans! Tickets start at $90 and are available for purchase on Eventbrite.

COCO Miami, Design District’s Brand New European Restaurant, Opens 1/11/23

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COCO Miami, Design District’s Brand New European Restaurant, Opens
Wednesday, 01/11/2023-, 07:00 pm-01:00 am
COCO Miami
8 NE 41st St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Miami’s newest destination for chic, sophisticated cuisine is opening this January in the heart of Miami’s Design District, the city’s cultural epicenter to luxury fashion, cutting-edge architecture and fine dining. Reserve an exclusive table today at the brand new restaurant to experience a thoughtful menu showcasing European tradition by using fresh, locally sourced ingredients; rotating live entertainment from DJs to dancers with preferred volume at designated seating areas; and a timeless atmosphere crafted by an award-winning design firm to showcase an illustrious take on Miami’s famous art deco. Be one of the first to experience what COCO Miami has to offer!

19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast 1/13/23

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19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast
Friday, 01/13/2023-, 07:30 am-09:45 am
First Baptist Fort Lauderdale
301 East Broward Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $150 per person; $2,500 per table

The YMCA of South Florida’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend, which honors Dr. King and his legacy through activities that bring communities together in celebration and service to others, kicks off on Friday, Jan. 13 with a breakfast in Broward County.

Other activities throughout the weekend include a luncheon, a Teen Town Hall, and Day of Service projects throughout South Florida. More than 1,000 business and civic community leaders are expected to attend both the MLK, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon to support the YMCA of South Florida’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. The Y offers a variety of youth programs which include preschool, after school, employment opportunities, teen groups and college tours and readiness.

The keynote speaker is Michelle Duster, author, public historian, professor and granddaughter of civil rights and women’s rights activist Ida B. Wells. Past keynote speakers include Martin Luther King, III, Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones and Stanford University Professor and Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Director Dr. Clayborne Carson.

Tickets to the 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast are $150 per person or $2,500 per table. For additional information on the Y’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend events, including tickets, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-inspirational-weekend-2023/.

19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon 1/13/23

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19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon
Friday, 01/13/2023-, 11:45 am-02:00 pm
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: $150 per person; $2,500 per table

The YMCA of South Florida’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend, which honors Dr. King and his legacy through activities that bring communities together in celebration and service to others, continues Friday, Jan. 13 with a luncheon in Miami-Dade County.

Other activities throughout the weekend include a breakfast, a Teen Town Hall, and Day of Service projects throughout South Florida. More than 1,000 business and civic community leaders are expected to attend both the MLK, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon to support the YMCA of South Florida’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. The Y offers a variety of youth programs which include preschool, after school, employment opportunities, teen groups and college tours and readiness.

The keynote speaker is Michelle Duster, author, public historian, professor and granddaughter of civil rights and women’s rights activist Ida B. Wells. Past keynote speakers include Martin Luther King, III, Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones and Stanford University Professor and Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Director Dr. Clayborne Carson.

Tickets to the 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon are $150 per person or $2,500 per table. For additional information on the Y’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend events, including tickets and sponsorships, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-inspirational-weekend-2023/.

A Rockin’ NYE Rooftop Party at Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale 12/31/22

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A Rockin’ NYE Rooftop Party at Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 12/31/2022-01/01/2023, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
2900 Riomar Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

Join in on the New Year’s Eve festivities at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale’s rooftop from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kick off the night with a welcome drink and indulge in passed appetizers from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. while counting down to the New Year. Revel in the Intracoastal Waterway and city views with live DJ beats, a complimentary champagne toast and a stunning firework show at midnight to ring in 2023.

Drag in the New Year with Alice Dee at Mehzcla at Balfour Hotel 12/31/22

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Drag in the New Year with Alice Dee at Mehzcla at Balfour Hotel
Saturday, 12/31/2022-01/01/2023, 09:00 pm-01:00 am
Mehzcla Restaurant South Beach at The Balfour Hotel
The Balfour Hotel, 350 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

On Saturday, December 31, The Balfour Hotel invites guests to drag in the New Year with dancing queen Alice Dee at the hotel’s Latin-inspired restaurant Mehzcla from 9 pm to 1 am. Guests will be greeted and gifted with confetti, glow sticks, noise makers, and NYE accessories to welcome the new year in style. The celebration will include a live DJ, $10 Jack Daniel’s shot specials and a $25 Prosecco bottle special. When the clock strikes 12, guests will celebrate the New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne while dancing the night away to the hottest Disco hits. Guests can RSVP on Eventbrite.

Christmas Eve Drag Brunch 12/24/22

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Christmas Eve Drag Brunch
Saturday, 12/24/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: no fixed price

Join us for an amazing Christmas Eve Drag Brunch featuring amazing drag performances by our Mary’s cast, delicious food and drinks!
Only one seating at 1pm with showtime at 1:30pm!
Book your table now!

A Night In Copacabana – New Year’s Eve! 12/31/22

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A Night In Copacabana – New Year’s Eve!
Sunday, 12/31/2022-, 09:00 pm-
Moxy Miami South Beach
915 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: $195-$4000

Join us on our rooftop, The Upside, at Moxy South Beach for our New Year’s Celebration – A Night in Copacabana!

All white dress code, amazing view of the fireworks, premium open bar with music by Tovitz!

Countdown to Christmas Celebration at THesis 12/20/22

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Countdown to Christmas Celebration at THesis
Tuesday, 12/20/2022-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
THesis Hotel Miami
1350 S. Dixie Highway,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: Free

The modern-day luxury property, THesis Hotel Miami, invites you to a special holiday celebration on Tuesday, December 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. The Countdown to Christmas celebration will feature fun holiday programming and activations for the entire family, including train rides, a hot chocolate station and cookie station and tons of Christmas surprises. All are welcome to come out and enjoy the holiday festivities!

Tributes Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes 1/14/23

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TRIBUTES Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes
Saturday, 01/14/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts
1480 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
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Cost: $35; $65 VIP ticket includes premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers

The stars will align when Joe Posa and Seth Sikes unite to perform for one night only in “TRIBUTES,” a loving homage to female leading legends, on Saturday, January 14, at 8 p.m., at the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW 9th Avenue). Tickets for this dynamic duo show are on sale, now.

This new tribute show, produced by the leading men, themselves, will bring two worlds of performance art together: female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli while Seth Sikes will delight audiences with his soulful voice singing of nostalgic tunes made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters and others.

Joe Posa has made a name for himself in show business, starting his career in musical theater as a performer/dancer featured in the international touring company of West Side Story plus other musicals including Anything Goes, Grease, A Chorus Line and South Pacific. In 1993 (soon to be celebrating his 30th anniversary), he then found his wings as a sought-after female celebrity impersonator. Having performed alongside Ms. Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa was lovingly called by Ms. Rivers, her “favorite Joan Rivers Impersonator.” As a cast member in several productions of “An Evening at La Cage,” he has performed as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan and Michael Jackson. Posa was also Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane character double on ABC’s “All My Children,” as well as Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon character double on NBC’s “30 Rock.” Posa has produced and starred in multiple shows in Provincetown, Puerta Vallarta, Boston, Palm Springs, New York City, London and other cities for nearly 20 years. His productions include, “Guys as Dolls,” “An Evening at the Birdcage,” “Joe Posa Poses,” and “The Bitch is Back!” Also, he has performed at numerous red carpet corporate functions, charity fundraisers and elegant private events.

Seth Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub performers. Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation” by Theatre Scene, Sikes has been selling out venues since his 2014 debut of “Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland.” The show recounted how Garland inspired Sikes as a young boy in Paris, Texas, while he belted the legend’s greatest hits backed by a seven-piece band. The show won Broadway World’s Best Tribute Show award and prompted The New York Times to declare, “The performance was a hit with critics and audiences, alike.” The reviewers were equally enthusiastic toward his follow-up show, “Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli.” The New York Post relayed, “It was a heartfelt concert. Sikes has a heap of fans, and his audiences are always tightly packed and brimming with enthusiasm for his booming, jazzy renditions of their favorite songs.” When the Covid pandemic prevented Sikes from performing for live audiences, he created a series of online music video parodies that went viral, viewed by hundreds of thousands. His most recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to close the globally broadcast Liza Minnelli 75th birthday tribute. Sikes also works in the theatre behind the scenes. He was associate director for “The Band’s Visit” and “The Nance” on Broadway. He directed the original musical “Bunked!” which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as “The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant.

Tickets for “TRIBUTES” start at $35 with a $65 VIP ticket including premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/TributesbyPosaandSikes.

Friends of Select 12/11/22

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Friends of Select
Sunday, 12/11/2022-, 02:30 pm-04:30 pm
R House Wynwood
2727 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, New York, 33127
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Cost: Free

Friends of Select will provide guests with a relaxing and luxurious time to coincide with Select Aperitivo’s cocktails and vibe.

Friends of Select 12/10/22

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Friends of Select
Saturday, 12/10/2022-, 02:00 pm-05:00 pm
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140,
Miami Beach, New York, 33140
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Cost: 0

Friends of Select will provide guests with a relaxing and luxurious time to coincide with Select Aperitivo’s cocktails and vibe.

Celebrate Miami Art Week at Italica Midtown with Electrifying Multi-Day Lineup of Events 12/5/22

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Celebrate Miami Art Week at Italica Midtown with Electrifying Multi-Day Lineup of Events
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 05:00 pm-11:00 pm
Italica Midtown
3201 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Newest Midtown Miami hotspot Italica is kicking off this year’s Miami Art Week with a line-up of creative and electrifying programming from December 1 to December 4. Located in Miami’s preeminent arts and cultural district, Italica features a modern, colorful twist on Italian cuisine with artisan pizzas and full spritz bar. Guests can celebrate all week long with special DJ performances and live painting activations while enjoying delicious dishes and crafted cocktails.

FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon 12/9/22

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FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon
Friday, 12/09/2022-, 11:30 am-01:30 pm
Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84,
Davie, Florida, 33317
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Cost: $75 for government employees; $100 general public

FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding vulnerable youth and those aging out of foster care for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination, will host its fifth annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon on Friday, December 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event, held at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84 in Davie), will be hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Gio Insignares.

The luncheon will honor FLITE Center’s partners, funders and frontline staff from collaborating organizations who support and dedicate their lives to impacting youth in South Florida’s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care. More than 500 celebrants are expected to attend. The growing organization recently expanded its professional team and services into West Palm Beach and celebrated the grand opening of its facility at 816 Ninth Street.

“FLITE Center is proud to acknowledge and honor our heroes – those individuals, companies and partner organizations who are committed to helping us create a better life for South Florida youth in need of a new path,” said Christine Frederick, CEO of FLITE Center. “Last year, we assisted close to 2,400 young adults in the Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care with access to unlimited services all under one roof. We are grateful for the ongoing support that allows us to continue positively impact and guide young adults toward a brighter future.”

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:

• Christina L. Spudeas, Retired Executive Director, Florida’s Children First and Mrs. Sandra Jackson and Mr. Darian Jackson – Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award
• Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit – UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness
• Broward College – Gore Family Memorial Foundation You Matter Award
• SunServe and Our Fund Foundation – Memorial Healthcare System Collaborator of the Year
• Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, Human Trafficking Intervention & Awareness Expert – TIL System of Care Impact Award
• Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Health Foundation of South Florida – TIL System of Care Hero Award
• Uniyah Gollett and Anthony Dyles – TIL Youth Heroes Awards
• Frontline Staff from Collaborating Organizations in the TIL System of Care – Unsung Heroes

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at flitecenter.org/luncheon2022.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Chief Development Officer at (954) 530-4686 or deann@flitecenter.org.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Final Performance Peace on Earth Holiday Concert 12/3/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Final Performance Peace on Earth Holiday Concert
Saturday, 12/03/2022-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
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Cost: $35; $45 VIP

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will present “Peace on Earth,” a holiday concert on Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The concert will include a seasonal selection of joyous tunes and inspirational standards with live musical instrumentation. This will be the final performance for the vocal group before merging with the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, in the spirit of unity and collaboration.

“Peace on Earth” concert selections will include “Carol of the Bells,” “Home for the Holidays,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Ose Shalom,” “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” (medley made famous by Bing Crosby and David Bowie), “We Need A Little Christmas” from Mame, a “White Christmas” audience singalong and more.

Tickets for “Peace on Earth” are $35 for general admission and $45 for seats in the first 5 rows plus a small service fee. Tickets are available online at fortlauderdalegaymenschorus.org or by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include OutClique, Community Foundation of Broward, HotSpots!, Truist, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and ToggleDigitalMarketing.com.

Feliz Año, Miami 12/31/22

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Feliz Año, Miami
Sunday, 12/31/2022-01/01/2023, 08:00 pm-05:00 am
Double Tree by Hilton at the Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33126
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Cost: 150$

Ring in the New Year with the best party in South Florida. Live music with great orchestras: salsa vallenatos tropical music; great all you can eat buffet crazy hour entertainment by disco mobile New York New York; kids amusement area dinner and champagne toast included with your ticket and much more!

Light up the 2023 New Year with A Midnight Cabaret at The Deck at Island Gardens 12/31/22

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Light up the 2023 New Year with A Midnight Cabaret at The Deck at Island Gardens
Saturday, 12/31/2022-, 08:00 pm-03:00 am
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: $200+

Miami’s most exquisite super-yacht marina outdoor lounge The Deck at Island Gardens is lighting up 2023 this New Year’s Eve! Experience a decadent 5-course pre-fixe family-style menu serving up artfully arranged charcuterie, chilled seafood with caviar, oven roasted meats, dessert shots and more. Dine in cabanas under the stars as glittering decor enhances the festivities, creating a lively atmosphere carried by live DJs, drummers, saxophonists, slit dancers, fire dancers and more to be discovered. Reserve a spot at the most sought after New Year’s experience at The Deck at Island Gardens today, complete with drink packages. Choose seats from table tops, the dining room, waterfront tables or cabanas, averaging at $350++ per person. Look out for GA sales with included Deluxe Bar benefits online for $200+ per person. Walk-ins are welcome at $250 per person, though a minimum price at the door is required after 11 p.m.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand 12/1/22

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $150 per person; tickets available through participating charities

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand returns for its 16th high energy year on Thursday, December 1, from 6 – 9 p.m. This year highlights a stellar roster of prominent men who are making a positive impact in our community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 2022 Men of Style who are graciously donating their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Chris Caputo, Wilton Manors City Commissioner (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• David Cooley, Owner/Agent, State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Pompano Beach (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Gregg Goldstein, Chief Strategy Officer, EM Consulting Group (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Andre Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• David Greenberg, President, Greenberg Capital and Strategic Advisor, Florida Panthers Hockey Team (Junior Achievement of South Florida)
• Chris Hawk, Interventional Cardiologist, MSPB Cardiology Group (Jack & Jill Center)
• Jorge Hernandez, Vice President of Supply Chain Services and Chief Procurement Officer, Broward Health (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Mike Linder, Owner, SilverLining Inflight Catering, JET Runway Café, YOT, Canyon and Event Effects Group (Kids In Distress)
• Justin Nepola, Attorney, Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Law (FLITE Center)
• David Smith, Executive Vice President and CFO, Memorial Healthcare System (Art and Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Marc Spoto, AVP of Marketing, JM&A Group (HANDY)
• Andrew Wurtele, Private Investor (Heart Gallery of Broward County)

The celebration includes gourmet selections from area restaurants and an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and award-winning original Miami handcrafted spirits from HARRY BLU’S®. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Nicole Perez that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues from 9 p.m. at Blue Martini.

Event contributors of Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand are BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, Memorial Healthcare System, Dillard’s, Macy’s, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, HARRY BLU’S® , The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Arc Culinary, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Sicilian Oven, Blue Martini, Hof’s House of Sweets, Canyon, Funky Buddha and YOT Bar & Kitchen.

Tickets, available through the participating charities and online, are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. Online voting for one’s favorite man of style is $25 per vote and is also available by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2022. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution.

Broward Education Foundation’s Publix Super Markets Charities 2022 Hall of Fame Awards 12/2/22

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Broward Education Foundation’s Publix Super Markets Charities 2022 Hall of Fame Awards
Friday, 12/02/2022-, 06:00 pm-
Margate Sports Complex Pavilion
1695 Banks Rd,
Margate, Florida, 33063
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Cost: $100

Distinguished leaders in business, education, and the community who are alumni of Broward County Public Schools will be honored at Broward Education Foundation’s 10th year, the Hall of Fame Awards. The awards are bestowed upon distinguished alumni of Broward County Public
Schools who have made significant impacts in their careers and in the community. The festive celebration pays homage to these illustrious leaders with a fun-filled evening of awards, music, dancing, a barbeque dinner from the acclaimed SMOKE BBQ, beer, wine, and much more.

Partnerships and ads are still available, and tickets are $100 per person. For more information, visit browardedfoundation.org/halloffame, call 754-321-2032, or e-mail BEFInfo@browardschools.com.

The Masquerade New Year’s Eve 2023 12/31/22

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The Masquerade New Year’s Eve 2023
Saturday, 12/31/2022-01/01/2023, 09:00 pm-04:00 am
DAER South Florida
1 Lucky St,
Hollywood, Florida, 33026
Website
Cost: $100 to $1,800

Ring in the New Year and dance the night away at “The Masquerade” exclusively at DAER South Florida at The Guitar Hotel – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, December 31, 2022, beginning at 9 p.m.

Come and enjoy exclusive access to all three venues (DAER Dayclub, DAER Nightclub, and Rooftop Live) throughout the night while enjoying world-class performances before and after the ball drops.

Tickets are on sale now and range from $100 to $1,800, with open bar until midnight. Admission prices after 12:30 p.m. start at $150. VIP tickets for the Dayclub and Nightclub are available and vary in pricing.

For table reservations or more information, call (954) 779-4750 or visit hardrocknightlife.com.

Dogfish Head Miami Goodbye Party 11/5/22

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Dogfish Head Miami Goodbye Party
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

With Dogfish Head Miami’s journey coming to an end, we invite you to this all-day event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5 as Dogfish Head Miami goes out in style with this Goodbye Party!!! This will be an all-day celebration from noon to midnight. Event highlights include a history mystery every hour, where we will be sampling out Dogfish Head brews not sold on draft and a wonderful DJ line-up throughout the night.

This event is free to attend, but guests may upgrade to an $8 ticket which will include your first draft beer, slushie, or Mojitale and a limited-edition Dogfish Head souvenir glass (total value of $14-$16).

*tickets must be redeemed on November 5 between noon & 7 p.m. and you must be 21 and over. Offer is limited to one per person.

The GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Business Community Ally Awards 11/3/22

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The GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Business Community Ally Awards
Thursday, 11/03/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $55 members; $65 non-members

The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present its fourth annual Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards on Thursday, November 3, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. This event will recognize and highlight individuals and corporate entities that are successfully doing business with the LGBT+ community, defining and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and/or supporting worthy related causes.

This year’s honorees are Stephanie Schneider of Law Office of Stephanie L. Schneider P.A. (Business Ally), Wells Fargo (Business Leader), Jimmy Cunningham of Cunningham Smith Group of Remax Experience (Legacy ), Jacqueline Lorber and Sebrina Maria Alfonso of South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Impact ) and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Steve Glassman (Visionary).

Guests will enjoy a networking cocktail reception as they mix and mingle with community movers and shakers at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. Wine, light bites and entertainment will complement the awards ceremony which will be presented by local business leaders and sponsors.

The GLBX Business Community Ally Awards are presented by Memorial Healthcare System and sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Season’s 52, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the GLBX BCA Awards are $55 for members and $65 for non-members and can be purchased at www.ftlchamber.com/bca. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket price.

Shops at Merrick Park’s 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Appearance 11/17/22

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Shops at Merrick Park’s 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Appearance
Thursday, 11/17/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, will present “Back to Tradition,” its 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Belmont Village Senior Living, on Thursday, November 17, at 6 p.m. One of the largest tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations in South Florida, the event will include the 50-foot tree-lighting and a live performance by South Florida’s own Camie Liz. Attendees will also enjoy a variety of interactive activities, entertainment and a highly anticipated appearance by Santa Claus who will kick-off the festive season.

The retail destination will transform into a winter wonderland with a live performance by award-winning singer Camie Liz who will serenade attendees with holiday favorites. Liz was hand selected by Phil Collins to be a recipient of his foundation, the Little Dreams Foundation and has performed alongside artists including KT Tunstall, Jon Secada, Lou Gramm, and Collins, himself. A National YoungArts Foundation Winner in Voice, Liz swept iHeartRadio’s LiveMe Music House Competition winning the grand prize and a chance open for Billie Eilish, Lizzo, BTS, and more. She has released original music in a variety of streaming platforms.

The Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes will add to the festive spirit along with holiday costumed characters and a 360° photo booth. Attendees are encouraged to spread the warmth of the season and bring unwrapped toys for children in care of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

One of the event highlights is Santa’s grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck. Special guest host Belkys Nerey, award-winning co-anchor of WSVN Channel 7 News, will help flip the magical switch along with Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to illuminate the tree, signaling the official start of the holiday shopping season.

This year’s popular event will include a majestic 50-foot tree with a six-foot-tall, illuminated star topper. The tree is adorned with LED custom colorful lighting, concert grade sound and a snow show. Shoppers can view and pose with the holiday tree through early January 2023.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, please call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark and Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark.

Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet at 1 Hotel South Beach 11/24/22

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Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet at 1 Hotel South Beach
Thursday, 11/24/2022-, 02:00 pm-09:00 pm
Location Habitat at 1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $45+

Habitat at 1 Hotel South Beach will serve a special Thanksgiving prix-fixe brunch buffet for $105++, which will include a seasonal vegan soup, a cold station where guests may choose from a variety of chef’s dishes and an assortment of side options. Guests can also select from charcuterie board options, a raw bar and ceviche, a chef carving station, seasonal dishes, a risotto station, and, of course, a variety of desserts from the pastry store. For $45++, Habitat will also provide a kids buffet for youngsters age 10 and below.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families 11/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families
Thursday, 11/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $125

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating its 60th year of stewardship of our community’s past, has announced Ted Drum and the Drum, Clark and Cox families as honorees for its 26th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Thursday, November 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. This yearly special event commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale, now.

For over 70 years, Fort Lauderdale native Ted Drum and his extended family have made significant contributions to the development of the City of Fort Lauderdale through political leadership and prosperous marine, hospitality, and real estate ventures.

Ted Drum was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1938, and Bob Cox arrived in 1946 aboard an 85-foot deep-draft motorsailer. Looking for dockage that would accommodate the boat led him to a naval station on the Intracoastal near 17th Street. A series of fortuitous events, perseverance and engineering expertise on Bob’s part led to his establishment of what would become the Lauderdale Marina.

The Drum and Cox families merged in the early ‘60s when Ted met and married Carol Clark, Bob Cox’s daughter. Soon thereafter, Ted left for Vietnam and returned home seven years later as a decorated combat company commander and captain. The family grew the marina property to include homes for Drum Realty, which Ted’s father Harlan established in 1951, and the 15th Street Fisheries restaurant, established with Carol’s brothers John and Macdonald Clark. One might thing that Bob Cox would have had enough to occupy his time during these years with the marina and other business enterprises. However, seeing a need for leadership in Fort Lauderdale he found time to serve on the city commission and as mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 1986 until 1991.

During this time, Ted and Carol, while raising two children, grew Drum Realty and established a reputation for themselves, and their business, for integrity and fair dealing. Their children, Lorrie Drum Roschman and Kelly Drum continue that reputation as current owners of the family businesses. While Carol sadly passed away in 2011, Ted has remained active in real estate in Fort Lauderdale and Drum Realty continues, today, as does Lauderdale Marina and 15th Street Fisheries, which operate under the umbrella of The Shipyard. These enterprises remain family businesses with Ted’s son, Kelly, as president of the Shipyard and of 15th Street Fisheries and Scott Clark, Bob Cox’s grandson, serving as president of Lauderdale Marina. Currently, eight other Drum, Clark, and Cox family members are involved at The Shipyard. The Drum family expanded in 2015, when Ted married Kathy Molinet. Since then, Ted and Kathy, while remaining busy in their careers, carve out ample time to enjoy their shared passion of boating and travel.

Previous History Maker honorees have included Denison Yachting, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th annual History Makers is sponsored by 15th Street Fisheries, Lauderdale Marina, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lank Oil, Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, Hudson Family Foundation, Boston Whaler, and Roschman Enterprises (Platinum sponsors), Drum Realty, Juliet Clark, Denison Family & Denison Yachting, Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Marrinson Group, Moss & Associates and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Visionary sponsors) and ASTA Parking, Cleveland Clinic, Fish’s Wholesale, Gray Robinson, Kelley Law Firm, Lago Mar, Walt McCrory, The Molinet Family, Nova Southeastern University, Nor-Tech, Pool Doc, Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Soflo Boats, Stiles Corporation, Travel Host Fort Lauderdale, Tripp Scott, Stephanie Toothaker and USB (Trailblazer sponsors). Friends of sponsors include Art Bengochea, Juliet & Michael Bluestein, Cloud 9, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Designer Sign Systems, Egan Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Fanizzi & Co., Bob Golden, Hooper Construction, Gordon James, Keefe McCullough, Robert Kozich, Lauderdale Boat Yard, Alan & Susie Levan, Kate Lochrie & Captain Clay Thomas, Merrimac Ventures, Miller Construction, Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, The Pillars, Ed Smoker, Stephens Distributing Company, Total Marine Solutions, UStransact, LLC, Jennifer Uustal, and Vintage Wine Estates.

Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2022.

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 at @FTLHistory.

Halloween Bash & Costume Contest at Negroni 10/29/22

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Halloween Bash & Costume Contest at Negroni
Saturday, 10/29/2022-, 08:00 pm-03:00 am
Negroni Midtown
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

You’re invited to a spooktacular night. In the heart of Midtown Miami, Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar is throwing an intimate Halloween bash in partnership with Alterego x Late Groove. The international fusion restaurant will be pumping beats all night long with four international DJs back to back. Drink specials from Fever Tree, JAJA Tequila and Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be flowing with a costume contest where the winner will take home a bottle of Claze Azul Tequila. General admission.

The Biltmore Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks Show 12/31/22, 1/1/23

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The Biltmore Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks Show
Saturday, 12/31/2022-01/01/2023, 08:30 pm-01:00 am
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $404.00

The Biltmore Hotel invites members and guests to Miami’s most iconic New Year’s event that includes a premium open bar, a dinner selection of gourmet food stations, and decadent desserts. Dance the night away as the DJ keeps the party going spinning all of your favorites. Fireworks will light up the sky over the expansive golf course as everyone says, “Farewell 2022” and “”Hello 2023!”. The Biltmore invites all the glitterati to raise a glass for the final countdown and dance the night away.
General Admission: $404.00 (includes tax). Purchase tickets https://TheBiltmoresNewYearsEveCelebration.eventbrite.com/?aff=PR. Tickets on sale through December 30, 2022.
If you are a member, please enter your Membership Code before proceeding to check-out for an exclusive membership discount.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy this offering. Advanced tickets required. Limited unreserved seating. Adults only, 21 or older.
Tickets are non-refundable after December 24, 2022. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Pageant, the Musical Comedy Beauty Contest Opens Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida Season on October 20 10/20/22 – 11/20/22

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Pageant, the Musical Comedy Beauty Contest Opens Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida Season on October 20
Thursday, 10/20/2022-11/20/2022, 07:00 pm-
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Tickets for Pageant start at $50. Season subscribers can save with a $185 Flexpass for five productions (a $15 savings off individually priced tickets plus no processing fees) and receive $5 off additional tickets purchased. Other discounts are available for groups.

It’s Miss America meets RuPaul’s Drag Race! Pageant, the musical beauty contest will open Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida season in glamourous over-the-top style on October 20! The glittering, grandiose and glorious musical comedy runs through November 20.

With lyrics by Bill Russell and Frank Kelly and music by Albert Evans, conceived by Robert Longbottom, Pageant sends up the once cherished traditions of beauty finalists in bathing suit and ball gown competitions, while contestants compete for the title of “Miss Glamouresse.” And who wins the crown? The audience decides! Judges selected from the audience at each performance pick the winner ensuring that no performance is the same – and the on-stage suspense is real!

This opening production stars an ensemble cast including Conor Walton, Michael Scott Ross, Matthew Buffalo, Christopher Calhoun, Marcus Davis, Kevin Veloz and Larry Buzzeo. It is directed by Carbonell Award-winning choreographer/director Ron Hutchins with musical direction from Michael Ursua.

Along with its Season 11 lineup, Island City Stage will be bringing back its introspective Behind the Red Curtain public forum series, launched last year as an anniversary initiative to address the stories and issues that inspire its shows, as well as its popular Women’s Night at the Theatre. Additionally, the second Sunday performance of all five shows will be Mimosa Sunday which includes a pre-show complimentary Mimosa (21 and over), a light bites reception and a post-show talk back. Seating limited and subject to availability based on confirmed ticket reservation on a first-come basis. Mimosa Sunday for Pageant will be on October 30.

Creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida season offers thought-provoking productions that explore bittersweet longing, gender questions, loneliness, the ins and outs of friendship, the magic of random human connection and ethnic conflict within the generational divide. Upcoming shows include Rotterdam by Jon Brittain from January 19 – February 19; I Wanna F@#king Tear You Apart by Morgan Gould from March 2 – April 2; Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan from May 18 – June 18 and Springfield Pride Commissioned by Island City Stage from August 3 – September 3.

Tickets for Pageant start at $50. Season subscribers can save with a $185 Flexpass for five productions (a $15 savings off individually priced tickets plus no processing fees) and receive $5 off additional tickets purchased. Other discounts are available for groups. More details can be found on the Island City Stage website at islandcitystage.org. Corporate and individual donors are also invited to become part of Island City Stage’s Spotlight Club. Donations start at $25 and all are tax deductible and remain in program listing for one year.

For more information and tickets, please call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit 10/29/22, 10/30/22

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Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit
Saturday, 10/29/2022-10/30/2022, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ premier destination for fine shopping and dining, invites families to enjoy seasonal fun festivities during its Fall Celebration and Food Drive on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The special event will benefit Branches, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing opportunities to hardworking families and their children to help them break the cycle of generational poverty.

Guests of all ages will enjoy games on the green, live music, a special pumpkin patch photo opportunity and a Farmer’s Market (Sunday only). Shops at Merrick Park is encouraging attending families to bring a non-perishable Thanksgiving food item (instant mashed potatoes, boxed/bagged stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned green beans and sweet potatoes, canned/jarred gravy) for donation to Branches. The charity will also offer gift bags containing Thanksgiving meal “fixings” for a $10 donation.

After a fun-filled day of activities and shopping, families can unwind at a variety of restaurants at Shops at Merrick Park including Yard House, Sea Grill, C’est Bon, Villagio Restaurant, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge, Perry’s Steakhouse and Ecléctico Restaurant & Agave Bar.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration is sponsored by Belmont Village Senior Living.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com. Follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark, on Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark and on twitter @ShopMerrickPark.

Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration 10/18/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, 10/18/2022-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Buy Tickets
Cost: $120

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a non-profit volunteer-based organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a reception honoring founding member and benefactor Francie Bishop Good and other founding members on Tuesday, October 18, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The elegant evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard followed by the 6:30 p.m. celebration and program in the Mary Porter Ballroom. Special guest speakers will be Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts and MC Darius Daughtry, founder of the Art Prevails Project. The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre will give a special performance to commemorate the evening.

FAB is supported by membership whose dues go toward grants that preserve and cultivate the arts in Broward County. FAB is also supported by its corporate partners BBX Capital, New River Fine Arts, Northern Trust, PNC Bank, Weston Jewelers, Pallant Insurance Agency, Casa D’Angelo, Tim Singer Realty and Twig, Trade & Tribunal.

Tickets are $120 for both members and non-members and include complimentary parking. To RSVP (by October 15), please visit fundingartsbroward.org/buytickets. For additional information, please contact fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

14th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Inspiration Gala 10/26/22

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14th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Inspiration Gala
Wednesday, 10/26/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 Southeast 12th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Buy Tickets
Cost: $300 (pp); $2500 (table of 10)

Join Guy Harvey and Jessica Harvey, along with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s (GHOF) closest friends, research partners, and business associates, for an evening of delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, and celebrations at the 2022 GHOF Ocean Inspiration Gala. Attire is island cocktail.

Get great deals on original artwork, exciting trips, and unique gift items in the live and silent auctions, with proceeds benefitting the innovative education programming, marine research, and conservation work of the GHOF.

Each year, the GHOF honors researchers, anglers, divers, and conservationists who have demonstrated a lifetime of appreciation for the world’s natural resources and have worked to instill that appreciation in the next generation.

Tickets are $300 per person, and a table of 10 is $2,500. To purchase tickets, visit http://bidpal.net/GHOF2022 or email info@ghof.org

“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/13/22

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“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; includes complimentary valet parking

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are on sale, now, for “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment on Thursday, October 13, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. This year’s highly anticipated event that benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children, will honor City Furniture as its Child Advocate of the Year. Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, will host this year’s social occasion.

While the list of restaurants keeps growing, Heart Gallery of Broward is pleased to welcome Andy’s Live Fire Grill & Bar, Canyon, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Funky Buddha, Hellenic Republic, Lips, Press & Grind, S3, Season’s 52, Sicilian Oven, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Capital Grille, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar and Wilton Creamery. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will offer an exclusive wine bar while Harry Blu’s Gin and Stoli will craft cocktails as part of the open bar atmosphere. Live entertainment will be provided by songstress Laura Vivas, a former contestant NBC’s The Voice.

City Furniture, this year’s “Eat Your Heart Out” honoree, is a leading furniture and home accents retailer with 20 statewide showrooms and an online presence dedicated to style and value. Through its #CITYCARES program, the company gives 5% of its profits, annually, back to nonprofit organizations that foster a sense of home, service, education, health and diversity.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a variety of raffle prizes including a three-night Lago Mar suite stay including breakfast for two each morning and dinner plus additional gifts, two annual Water Taxi passes and three roundtrip airfares for two to anywhere Spirit Airlines flies.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 9th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.

Event sponsors and contributors include City & Shore magazine, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, OutClique magazine, WPLG Local 10, Advanced Roofing, BBI – Burdette Beckmann Inc., Hudson Family Foundation, Las Olas Capital Advisors, Modular Office Environments, The Related Group, Blue Truck Productions, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Harry Blu’s Gin, Stoli, Team Enterprises, KO Lawyers, The Moss Foundation, Spirit Airlines, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke & Partners, RE Analyst and Water Taxi.

Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Raffle tickets are $50 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.heartgalleryofbroward.org/get-involved/eat-your-heart-out. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008.

Dadeland Mall’s Diamond Anniversary Celebration 10/1/22

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Dadeland Mall’s Diamond Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, 10/01/2022-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33156
Website
Cost: No entry fee

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Date: Saturday, October 1 from 11AM-2PM
Location: Fashion Wing Wall, next to Express

Celebrate Dadeland Mall’s 60th Diamond Anniversary! Spend $60+* and present same-day receipts at the “60 Never Looked So Good” Prize Wall in the Fashion Wing next to Express. Spin the wheel for the chance to win prizes from Shake Shack, Coach, North Italia, Cantina Catrina, AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, lululemon, Talbots, Mr Splash, Laderach + prizes from Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Frost Science Museum, Tinez Farms, Perez Art Museum, The Berry Farm, Zoo Miami, Pinecrest Gardens, Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami Marriott Dadeland and more great prizes!

*Present same-day receipts totaling $60 or more from any combination of Dadeland Mall stores and restaurants to the registration site, to spin the wheel at the Fashion Wing wall (“Registration Site”) and receive one (1) prize (the “Promotional Item”). Receipts must be dated 10/1/22 from 10AM-2:30PM and redeemed in person at the Registration Site on the same day as the qualifying purchase. Original receipts only. Duplicated receipts will not be honored. Limit one (1) gift per person for the length of the promotion. Cannot be combined with any other specials or offers. While supplies last. No rain checks. Dadeland Mall only.

Music, Masti, Masala 9/30/22

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Music, Masti, Masala
Friday, 09/30/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue Chapman Conference Center, Bldg. 3, Room 3210,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Eventbrite
Cost: $15-$50

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Music, Masti, Masala will be a family friendly night of dancing, food, drinks and fun. The community celebration will incorporate traditions from both Navratri and Diwali. It will be the first time these two holidays will be celebrated together in an event in Miami. MAIACA, Miami Association of Indian Americans for Culture and the Arts, will host.

Attendees can learn and enjoy the traditional Navratri dances, Raas and Garba, as well as modern Bollywood dance. Authentic Indian cuisine will be for sale from Bombay Darbar, Bombay Corner and First Spoon. An open bar will feature special Indian cocktails and a non-alcoholic drink, Lassi. Indian apparel, dandiyas and other ethnic items will be available for sale. A henna artist and DJ playing a variety of Indian music will also be a part of the evening festivities.

House of Horror Haunted Carnival 9/29/22

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House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Thursday, 09/29/2022-10/31/2022, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1625 NW 107 Avenue,
Doral, Florida, 33172
Website
Cost: $20 – $45

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

House of Horror Haunted Carnival (HOH) has been scaring the living daylights out of the so-called unafraid. With four new haunted house experiences, a midway filled with unlimited carnival rides, food, and games, caretakers also vow to spook unsuspecting victims with every turn on their new Fireball Rollercoaster.

Beginning September 29 at 6PM, people can take their chances working their way through four terrifyingly, haunted experiences inside an abandoned department store at Miami International Mall. The following haunted experiences have been completely re-done to maximize their scare factor:

• The Silent Mall – Shhh….This is where Misshhhell will unleash her own level of “hell”. Try and stay quiet, if you dare.
• DrownTown – The undead are overflowing at this abandoned town seeking their revenge. Be quick about it, or risk becoming a permanent resident.
• Insanitorium – If by now your nerves are shot, don’t worry. Former patients have taken over the treatment of nervous breakdowns. Do check in. No health insurance required.
• Scare X Studios – Cleared of “almost” all paranormal activity, this immersive experience is where gaming and imagination takes center stage.

For 20 years, Miami International Mall has served as the ideal spot for this spooky, month-long adventure. Those fun-filled nights only get better on the HOH midway where a ticket to the haunted experiences also gives family and friends access to unlimited carnival rides and games. It’s also where overindulgence is highly encouraged given the large assortment of treats and carnival foods. Just be sure to rally enough courage to ride The Fireball Rollercoaster, which is a first this year.

Tickets are currently on sale for House of Horror Haunted Carnival at Miami International Mall. Doors open on September 29 and remain open every Tuesday through Sunday, all the way to Monday, October 31. HOH plans to incorporate special themed nights, including an adult Costume Contest on Halloween night, so be sure to follow them on social media for those drop dates!

WHERE:
Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172

WHEN:
September 29 – October 31
Monday: Closed Mondays EXCEPT October 31 (Halloween)
Tuesday: 6PM – 11PM
Wednesday: 6PM – 11PM
Thursday: 6PM – 11PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Carnival rides close promptly at event’s closing
*Haunted House Hours of Operation – Open Daily: 7PM – 15 min. Before Carnival Closing

TICKETS:

ONLINE PRICES
Weekday – $30
Weekend – $40
Six & Under – $20
Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket) – $35
*Kids two and under enter for free

DOOR PRICES
Weekday – $35
Weekend – $45
Six & under – $20
Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket) – $45
*Kids two and under enter for free

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: https://houseofhorrorcarnival.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Houseofhorrormiami
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofhorrormiami/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofhorrormiami

ABOUT ENGAGELIVE:
Operating since 2017, EngageLive! and Loud And Live are leaders in creating local and national live event experiences around music, arts, sports, and lifestyle. As a local events division, EngageLive! connects people to live events at a fundamental level, creating truly engaging experiences. For more information, visit https://engagelivellc.com/ and follow them on social media. FB: @EngageLiveLLC, IG: @engagelivellc or call (305) 459-9988.

Labor Day Celebration at PAMM 9/5/22

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Labor Day Celebration at PAMM
Monday, 09/05/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free!

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us for a Labor Day celebration on Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) waterfront terrace. Enjoy live music by funk group Spanglish City, BBQ from the grill, and cold drinks from the bar. Cool off in the galleries and catch the last day of Marisol and Warhol Take New York. Explore the new exhibitions and participate in art making for all ages in the Learning Theater.

PAMM members free | $16 for adults 
Activations on the terrace are free. Tickets are only required for museum gallery access. Admission does not include food/drink.

Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors 10/6/22

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Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Thursday, 10/06/2022-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will celebrate the return of its annual “Victor Victoria” event benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors. This cherished event will feature the role reversal and stage debut of Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6.

Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola will take on new personas as the ladies of Lips recreate them into pop stars for this one-of-a-kind charitable event. The Lips show-stopping night of entertainment will include a special performance by each of the business and community leaders.

Guests will enjoy a night of fun with a delectable three-course dinner, one cocktail and a special show that is sure to get everyone out of their seats. The $100 donation per person includes tax and gratuity.

Friends, family and supporters can purchase seats and cast a vote for their favorite guest performers at https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. These donations and ticket sales directly benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors, which was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR Television (then WCIX). Using a combination of resource development, collaboration with service providers and the power of media, they empower our neighbors to use the talents, time and money they have to help others. In the process, they find, as do others, that “Helping Feels Good.”

To purchase tickets or cast a vote for your favorite diva as a donation for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, please visit https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. For more information, please call Neighbors 4 Neighbors at (305) 597-4404.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 9/18/22 – 10/2/22

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 09/18/2022-10/02/2022, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” from Sunday, September 18 through Sunday, October 2. This first-ever fine art exhibit solely 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), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Hernan Rodriguez (Cuba) and others. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on September 18 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

All of the works will be exhibited in a newly renovated art space on the first level of the New River Inn.

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

In addition to “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. 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 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.

Labor Day Cookout @ The Upside 9/4/22

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Labor Day Cookout @ The Upside
Sunday, 09/04/2022-, 04:00 pm-11:00 pm
Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 10

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us September 4th while we celebrate Labor Day weekend at The Upside, the best rooftop on South Beach! Beautiful views, delicious food and drinks, great music and rooftop vibes.
Entrance will be $10 for outside guests (includes one Select Spritz Cocktail) on Eventbrite and Free for all Hotel Guests. Room and last name will be checked at the door.
Band Performance 8pm-10pm by SPEKTORA

Food Menu:
Pulled Pork Sandwich (on a bun with slaw, served with chips) $15
Hot Dogs (on a bun, offering ketchup, mayo, mustard packs, served with chips) $10
MOXY Burger (4oz patty on a bun, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, secret sauce, served with chips) $15
Elote (traditionally prepared with mayo, cotija, cilantro, chili powder) $5
Strawberry Shortcake $5
Watermelon Triangles $3
Bag of Chips $3
Beverage Menu:
Select Spritz with Select Aperitivo $10
Beer Special for $8 – Bucket of 6 Beers/Seltzers $35
Featured Cocktails $14
House Red, White and Sparkling Wines: $8

Key West Brewfest Labor Day Weekend at The Marker 9/1/22

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Key West Brewfest Labor Day Weekend at The Marker
Thursday, 09/01/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Slide on the swim trunks for the Key West Brewfest kickoff at The Marker Harbor Resort pool deck this Labor Day weekend! Key West Brewfest is the largest event hosted by Key West Sunrise Rotary, a non-profit organization devoted to serving the Key West community by raising funds from fun, local events such as Brewfest.

Sponsored by South Beach Brewing, the weekend activities launch with Pool Party presented by The Marker on Thursday, September 1 from 1-4 p.m. The free event is sure to amp up the anticipation for some ales. As the first event of the exciting weekend, Brewfest attendees are given a taste of what’s to come amongst The Marker’s luxurious hideaway poolside, complete with three swimming pools, exclusive brew specials and live music. Those interested can come on down to The Marker in their best bathing suit for some beer and cheer.

Official Fantasy Fest Reggae Rehab Pool Party w/ Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz 10/30/22

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Official Fantasy Fest Reggae Rehab Pool Party w/ Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz
Sunday, 10/30/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Market Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

As part of Fantasy Fest — Key West’s biggest 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups — join Reggae Rehab Sundays at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort from 1-4 p.m. on October 30 for an exciting pool party of tropical music and refreshing booze. Flush among The Marker’s three swimming pool decks, the free event presents Ketel One Botanical Bucket specials and reggae beats from Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz. Sponsored by Captain Morgan, the first 50 people will receive a complimentary Get a free Booze Bandage with a Ketel One Botanical Bucket purchase. Those interested can register for the free event on event brite.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Life is a Cabaret” Concert 9/10/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Life is a Cabaret” Concert
Saturday, 09/10/2022, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Website
Entry Fee: General admission tickets are $30, $40 for the first 5 rows and $50 for priority seating at cocktail round tables closest to the stage, plus a small service fee.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will present “Life is a Cabaret” on Saturday, September 10, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The special concert will include a sentimental selection of favorite Broadway tunes and popular standards with live musical instrumentation.

“Life is a Cabaret” concert selections will include music from beloved Broadway shows such as Oliver, Pippin and Ragtime. Other music will be from all-time favorites made popular by Bette Milder, Martin Mull and Ethel Merman. Some special solos, duets and trios are being planned to create a memorable show.

General admission tickets for Life is a Cabaret are $30, $40 for the first 5 rows and $50 for priority seating at cocktail round tables closest to the stage, plus a small service fee. Tickets are available online at FTLGMC.org by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include OutClique, Community Foundation of Broward, HotSpots!, Truist, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and ToggleDigitalMarketing.com.

Dirty Dancing 35th Anniversary Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach 8/18/22

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Dirty Dancing 35th Anniversary Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
Thursday, 08/18/2022-, 07:15 pm-
Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
1212 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Nobody puts baby in a corner!” Have the time of your life at this special 35th anniversary screening of the summer romance classic at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach.

ABOUT ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB
The ultimate open-air cinema experience, Rooftop Cinema Club, started as a single rooftop in London’s Shoreditch in 2011 and has expanded globally with two rooftop venues in the UK and eight across the U.S. in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Houston, Chicago, and Miami. The theater is known for bringing a social experience to movie showings of famed classics and newer releases accompanied by theater snacks, a full food menu, and specialty cocktails. Named “the masters of al fresco rooftop movie viewing” by Time Out, Rooftop Cinema Club’s locations immerse you in the heart of their respective city for unmatched views of the skyline during afternoon, sunset, and nighttime showings. Rooftop Cinema Club was founded by Gerry Cottle, son of the famous Circus owner of the same name, who took his experience in entertainment with Cirque Du Soleil, Amnesty International, Disney, and Girls Aloud and paired it with his passion for film to create the Rooftop brand.

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Negroni with Food & Drink Specials, DJs and Limited-Time Cocktail 7/24/22

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Celebrate National Tequila Day at Negroni with Food & Drink Specials, DJs and Limited-Time Cocktail
Sunday, 07/24/2022-07/25/2022, 11:00 am-01:00 am
Negroni
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Located in Midtown Miami, Negroni is the best spot to start celebrating National Tequila Day with two-for-one brunch cocktails and an exclusive creation just for the week. The restaurant’s seven-day brunch specials also include specially curated Nikkei dishes to enjoy in the restaurant’s open dining room and dog-friendly alfresco patio.

In addition to the day’s festivities, Negroni will be offering a specialty cocktail created just for the occasion. From July 24-31, guests can order the Italian Margarita ($19), made with Patrón Reposado and Martini Fiero.