Category: Celebration

Miramar Comic Expo 7/30/22

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Miramar Comic Expo
Saturday, 07/30/2022-, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place,
Miramar, Florida, 33025
Website
Cost: 15

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Experience Your favorite Marvel, DC and Disney characters all in one place at MCC’s Comic Expo! Come out for a day of Comics, Cosplay, a screening of Encanto, a gaming center and festival fun. Fun for kids of all ages and kids at heart! Family Fun Festival including: Comic books, Star Wars, A Warrior’s Path Universe, Gaming, Cosplay, Art classes, Music, Comic Panels, Vendors, Guest Speakers, Face Painting, Art and, oh yeah Encanto on the big screen. Come in your best Comic Cosplay both days! The best dressed will win a prize!

Mr. Hospitality Presents Birds of Paradise at El Tucán 7/13/22

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Mr. Hospitality Presents Birds of Paradise at El Tucán 7/13/22
Wednesday, 07/13/2022-, 07:00 pm-02:00 am
El Tucán
1111 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

This special night will offer special cocktails, a 3 course pre-fixe menu, and entertainment by Carmen Carrera & friends.

A percentage of revenue to be donated to EQUALITY FLORIDA.

National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class 7/11/22

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National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class
Monday, 07/11/2022, 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Contact Phone Number (954) 314-6500
Website
Entry Fee: $0 – $25

Come celebrate National Mojito Day at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and enjoy $2 classic mojitos from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (1 per person), happy hour menu, and Mojito Monday specials all day!

The hands-on VIP Master Mojito Making Class will be hosted by Master Mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez at 6 p.m. The class is free for Cuba Libre’s “Las Olas Locals” VIP members and $25 person for general admission. The special mojito class includes two full-sized cocktails and two small Cuban bites. Seats are very limited for the VIP class, so sign up now!

National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class 7/11/22

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National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class
Monday, 07/11/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $0 – $25

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Come celebrate National Mojito Day at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and enjoy $2 classic mojitos from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (1 per person), happy hour menu, and Mojito Monday specials all day!

The hands-on VIP Master Mojito Making Class will be hosted by Master Mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez at 6 p.m. The class is free for Cuba Libre’s “Las Olas Locals” VIP members and $25 person for general admission. The special mojito class includes two full-sized cocktails and two small Cuban bites. Seats are very limited for the VIP class, so sign up now!

4th of July Rooftop BBQ and Celebration at Moxy South Beach 7/4/22

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4th of July Rooftop BBQ and Celebration at Moxy South Beach
Monday, 07/04/2022-, 06:00 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? YES

Nothing says 4th of July more than BBQ and fireworks. Celebrate 4th of July at the Upside Rooftop at Moxy South Beach with a direct view of the Miami Beach firework show, special BBQ menu and beverage specials.

4th of July at The Upside Offering:

Entrance will be $10 for guests on Eventbrite (including one High Noon Seltzer)
Direct view of the fireworks show from Moxy South Beach rooftop
American Rock Band Performance by Spektora

All American BBQ:
Pulled Pork Sandwich (on a bun with slaw) $14
Hot Dogs (on a bun, offering ketchup, mayo, mustard packs, served with a chip bag) $9
MOXY Burger (4oz patty on a bun, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, secret sauce, served with a s/s chip bag) $14
Elote (Served traditionally prepared with mayo, cotija, cilantro, chili powder) $4
Strawberry Shortcake $4
Watermelon Triangles $2

All American Beverage Offering:
Beer Special for $6 – Bucket of 5 Beers or High Noon Seltzers $30
Premium Well Spirits with single mixer $9
House Red, White and Sparkling Wines: $6

Unwind with Rosé, Oysters & Caviar Bumps at Villa Azur’s “The Golden Summer” Dining Experience 7/6/22

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Unwind with Rosé, Oysters & Caviar Bumps at Villa Azur’s “The Golden Summer” Dining Experience
Wednesday, 07/06/2022, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm, 09/30/2022
Villa Azur
309 23rd St
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Contact Phone Number (305) 763-8688
Event Link
More Information

Starting July 6 through September 30, Villa Azur, the chic French supper club in Miami Beach, will be debuting an exclusive new series, L’été en Or, (“The Golden Summer”) – a dining experience that transports guests to the French Riviera.

Join Villa Azur Miami Beach every Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and experience the traditional French Apéro with two unique experiences: Fresh & Flirty ($145 or $260) or Le Somptueux ($270 or $385). Both options include perfect pairings of rosé wine, oysters and/or Petrossian caviar to bring the French Apéro to life. Enjoy a final touch of Southern France’s “je ne sais quoi” with live music and entertainment by DJ Yez and Stephan M. throughout the night.

National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class

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National Mojito Day – $2 Mojitos, VIP Master Mojito Making Class
Monday, 06/11/2022, 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Contact Phone Number (954) 314-6500
Website
Entry Fee: $0-$25

Come celebrate National Mojito Day at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and enjoy $2 classic mojitos from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (1 per person), happy hour menu, and Mojito Monday specials all day!

The hands-on VIP Master Mojito Making Class will be hosted by Master Mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez at 6 p.m. The class is free for Cuba Libre’s “Las Olas Locals” VIP members and $25 person for general admission. The special mojito class includes two full-sized cocktails and two small Cuban bites. Seats are very limited for the VIP class, so sign up now!

Unwind with Rosé, Oysters & Caviar Bumps at Villa Azur’s “The Golden Summer” Dining Experience 7/6/22

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Unwind with Rosé, Oysters & Caviar Bumps at Villa Azur’s “The Golden Summer” Dining Experience
Wednesday, 07/06/2022-09/30/2022, 06:30 pm-09:00 pm
Villa Azur
309 23rd St,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
More Information
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Starting July 6 through September 30, Villa Azur, the chic French supper club in Miami Beach, will be debuting an exclusive new series, L’été en Or, (“The Golden Summer”) – a dining experience that transports guests to the French Riviera.

Join Villa Azur Miami Beach every Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and experience the traditional French Apéro with two unique experiences: Fresh & Flirty ($145 or $260) or Le Somptueux ($270 or $385). Both options include perfect pairings of rosé wine, oysters and/or Petrossian caviar to bring the French Apéro to life. Enjoy a final touch of Southern France’s “je ne sais quoi” with live music and entertainment by DJ Yez and Stephan M. throughout the night.

Bâoli Independence Day Party 7/3/22

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Bâoli Independence Day Party
Sunday, 07/03/2022-, 09:00 pm-03:00 am
Bâoli
1906 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Bâoli Miami is opening their doors on Sunday, July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day by dining and dancing. Enjoy delicious Asian-fusion food, state of the art cocktails, and upbeat music all night.

Take Me to Marion Independence Day Party 7/3/22

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Take Me to Marion Independence Day Party
Sunday, 07/03/2022-, 09:00 pm-03:00 am
Marion
1111 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Marion will be opening on Sunday, July 3rd in celebration of the 4th of July. Starting at 9PM, guests can indulge in delicious food and cocktails while dancing the night away.

Durini Festival

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Durini Festival
Monday, 07/04/2022, 04:00 pm – 03:00 am
Wynwood Marketplace
2250 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
Buy Tickets

Zion y Lennox, Baby Records, & MMP present Miami’s biggest Independence Day Latin-Music festival, DURINI taking place at Wynwood Marketplace! Celebrated on 4th of July, & centered around a massive custom-built stage in the heart of Wynwood, Zion y Lennox will be inviting a number of your favorite Reggaeton superstars to join them including De La Ghetto, Micro TDH, Jerry Di, Akapellah, Casper Magico, Caleb Calloway, Brray, Joyce Santana, Caceres, Kendaya, Miko, Carmen DeLeon and many more! The festival runs from 4PM-3AM. To celebrate the holiday, a special firework show will be displayed shortly after sunset.

Durini Festival 7/4/22

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Durini Festival
Monday, 07/04/2022-, 04:00 pm-03:00 am
Wynwood Marketplace
2250 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Zion y Lennox, Baby Records, & MMP present Miami’s biggest Independence Day Latin-Music festival, DURINI taking place at Wynwood Marketplace! Celebrated on 4th of July, & centered around a massive custom-built stage in the heart of Wynwood, Zion y Lennox will be inviting a number of your favorite Reggaeton superstars to join them including De La Ghetto, Micro TDH, Jerry Di, Akapellah, Casper Magico, Caleb Calloway, Brray, Joyce Santana, Caceres, Kendaya, Miko, Carmen DeLeon and many more! The festival runs from 4PM-3AM. To celebrate the holiday, a special firework show will be displayed shortly after sunset.

For tickets and more information, visit: https://durinifestival.com. 

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Show 7/4/22

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4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Show
Monday, 07/04/2022, 04:00 pm – 03:00 am
Carousel Cub
901 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Contact Phone Number (954) 228-3378
WebsiteEntry Fee: Free

Come celebrate Independence Day at Carousel Club! RSVP for a complimentary red, white, or blue cocktail before 6 PM.

About this event
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION + FIREWORKS SHOW AT CAROUSEL CLUB!

Monday, July 4th, join us at Carousel Club for a magical Independence Day celebration. Bring your family and friends for a day AND night filled with fun and a special firework show. RSVP for a red, white or blue cocktail before 6 PM!

Monday Event Details:

FIREWORK SHOW
RSVP FOR A COMPLIMENTARY RED, WHITE OR BLUE COCKTAIL BEFORE 6 PM
BUY AN AMERICAN WHISKEY AND GET A FREE BUDWEISER (ALL DAY)
FAMILY FRIENDLY ALL DAY!

For Table Reservations Requests, please CLICK HERE

Enjoy cool cocktails, delicious eats, & exciting entertainment from day-to-night!

EATS BY: Los Altos Taqueria, Spris Artisan Pizza, & Ms. Cheezious

DRESS CODE: Proper Dress Attire Required. Venue reserves the right to deny entry at doorman’s discretion.

DOORS: 04:00 PM, EST

Start your magical journey by finding your way to Carousel Club. For more information, click here.

Walk Ups Welcome!

The City Of Coral Gables And The Biltmore Are Pleased To Announce The Return Of The Spectacular 4th Of July Fireworks Celebration At The Iconic Biltmore Hotel 7/4/22

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The City Of Coral Gables And The Biltmore Are Pleased To Announce The Return Of The Spectacular 4th Of July Fireworks Celebration At The Iconic Biltmore Hotel
Monday, 07/04/2022, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Contact Phone Number (877) 683-3559
RSVP / Register

Whether you’re looking for a fun casual evening on the designated areas of the golf course lawn, enjoying a concert, watching the best fireworks show in South Florida, or looking for a more indulgent Stars & Stripes Barbeque Dinner experience, the Biltmore is the perfect place to be take the entire family on this day of celebration of our country. Grounds open at 5 p.m., with concert beginning at 7 p.m. and fireworks to light up the night sky at 9 p.m.

CORAL GABLES, FL (June 16, 2022) – The Biltmore Hotel, a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, together with The City of Coral Gables announces that after a two-year hiatus, the spectacular 4th of July fireworks extravaganza is back at the iconic hotel. The famed resort will be hosting an evening of food, fireworks, and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for a fun casual evening on the golf course lawn, enjoying a concert, watching the best fireworks show in South Florida or looking for a more indulgent Stars and Stripes Barbecue Dinner, the Biltmore hotel is the perfect place to take the entire family this 4th of July.

Families everywhere are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Iconic Biltmore Hotel as access to the golf course lawn is free open to the public; there will be food trucks and live entertainment as well. The grounds are open for all at 5 p.m., with a concert beginning at 7 p.m. and fireworks will light up the night sky at 9 p.m.

For an upscale experience and a front row view of the most exciting fireworks display in South Florida, the Stars and Stripes Barbeque Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with an open bar in the hotel’s ballroom and courtyard overlooking Fontana as well as the expansive Biltmore golf course. The sweet and savory barbeque dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with a salad bar, grill station and desserts. Tickets are now on sale: $205 for adults, $155 for Ages 13-20, and $100 for children 3-12 years of age.

Reservations are required in advance. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stars-and-stripes-bbq-dinner-with-4th-of-july-firework-show-tickets-355312638667
The Biltmore’s golf or fitness members, must provide membership number to receive the necessary promotional code to obtain their discount. Each code can be used to purchase up to four tickets. Written cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event to receive a full refund.

For more information about this event, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com/July4th or call 877.683.3559

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Oh How Sweet it is Sweet Caroline Turns Four 6/16/22

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Oh How Sweet it is Sweet Caroline Turns Four
Thursday, 06/16/2022-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
Sweet Caroline Bar
1111 Southwest 1st Avenue ##107,
Miami, Florida, 33130
RSVP / Register
Cost: free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Sweet Caroline, Miami’s favorite karaoke bar founded by Last Call Hospitality Group, the same guys that brought you Redbar and Tipsy Flamingo. On Thursday, June 16th from 9:00 p.m. to close, Sweet Caroline will be hosting a “super sweet” anniversary celebration for all to join. Guests will be the first to try two NEW cocktails being unveiled that evening to commemorate this momentous occasion.

Opened in 2018 in Brickell, Sweet Caroline is an American style cocktail and karaoke bar that’s sole purpose is to bring people together through singing, dancing, and drinking. Their extensive song collection boasting over 300,000 titles has been luring in guests to show off their singing skills for the past four years. Sweet Caroline even takes the karaoke bar a step further by adding amazing cocktails to the mix, all named after famous songs, respectively.

Sweet Caroline is described as Miami’s only boutique karaoke bar and is proud to have hosted thousands of singers from locals and tourists, amateurs and professionals, solos, and duets. The stage and spotlight is designed to make even the shyest singer look and feel like a rock star. With two big-screen TVs for the lyrics, and DJs that know how to get the party going, the entire crowd and even the staff have been known to join in and be part of each and every song.

Stonewall Pride Celebration At Hamburger Mary’s 6/18/22

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Stonewall Pride Celebration At Hamburger Mary’s
Saturday, 06/18/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

This Saturday June 18th, join Y-100’s FRANKIE P, Rupaul’s Drag Race’s DUSTY RAY BOTTOMS, DJ DREW, LGBTQ+ Singer/Songwriter DROZE, and more special guests for an incredible STONEWALL PRIDE CELEBRATION at Hamburger Mary’s hosted by the bearded beauty drag queen JASMINE PRYCE LORDS! Our stage will have performers all day and night long, singers, dancers, drag queens, plus swag giveaways, strong cocktails, great food and more! Join us to get out of the sun throughout the day and to catch some awesome performances! HAPPY PRIDE!

Jam out with Dogfish Head Miami for 2nd tART release: Florida Peach Marmalade 6/11/22

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Jam out with Dogfish Head Miami for 2nd tART release: Florida Peach Marmalade
Saturday, 06/11/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
More Information
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

On June 11, Dogfish Head Miami is celebrating the release of the second beer in its 2022 tArt series, Florida Peach Marmalade (5.0% ABV) featuring lively artwork from this year’s selected local artist MAMÚT. The limited-edition beer and special marmalade, created in partnership with Potlicker Kitchen, will launch at noon and will be followed by a full day of festivities including live music, a curated food menu to pair with the new beer and marmalade and the opportunity to participate in Dogfish Head Miami’s Just Peachy Brewhouse Tour & Florida Peach Marmalade Chat. The celebration is open to the public, where guests can enjoy live entertainment with beats from local DJ Not The Josh and live acoustic stylings by Songwriters Block throughout the night.

Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami 6/15/22

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Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami
Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Crab Du Jour
12075 SW 152nd St
Miami, Florida 33177
Contact Phone Number (954) 714-7893
WebsiteEntry Fee: Free

Crab Du Jour, a popular Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant known for its ultimate seafood boils, will officially celebrate the grand opening of its fourth South Florida location at Deerwood Town Center (12075 SW 152nd Street) in Miami, Florida.

Known for its ultimate seafood boil, Crab Du Jour, which translates roughly to “crab of the day,” offers a unique dining experience featuring freshly prepared and made-to-order Cajun-inspired seafood boils and a variety of fresh high quality seafood selections, including clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, lobster and more. Customers select their seafood, choose from an array of house-blended sauces like Cajun, garlic butter, Old Bay, lemon pepper, or ‘Du Jour’ which incorporates all of the options, customize their desired spice level, and add side items like corn, potatoes, and sausage. Truly experiential, each boil is served in a bag, which is shaken and presented tableside in front of guests.

In addition to the boils, the menu also includes Southern Cajun specialties and non-seafood dishes, from bourbon steak, chicken wings and hush puppies to Po’Boys, burgers, fried pickles, cheesesteak egg rolls and more, as well as a full-service bar.

Crab Du Jour is open Sunday through Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit crabdujour152.com.

Make Music Miami 2022 6/21/22

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Make Music Miami 2022
Tuesday, 06/21/2022-, 09:00 am-10:00 pm
Various Venues
All over Miami-Dade County,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Facebook
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Make Music Miami, the annual celebration of music on the summer solstice, returns this year on Tuesday, June 21 with dozens of free, virtual and in-person outdoor concerts, music lessons, jam sessions and other exciting music-making events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Make Music Day/Fete de la Musique! Miami is among the 1000+ cities hosting major celebrations around the world in what has become a phenomenon shared by hundreds of millions of people in over 120 countries.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Miami celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability.
Interested in performing or hosting performers for a show? Visit https://miami.makemusicday.org/ to create an Artist or Venue profile and find a match!
For more detailed information, visit makemusicmiami.org. Finalized programming will be posted here the week of the event.
Make Music Miami is supported by a number of organizations including Buskerfest Miami, Rhythm Foundation, Cultural Services of the French Embassy and Villa Albertine, the Miami Downtown Development Authority, Lincoln Road BID, Olympia Arts Miami, France Florida Foundation for the Arts and the City of Miami Beach.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K at Markham Park 7/23/22

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K at Markham Park
Saturday, 07/23/2022-, 07:00 am-09:30 am
Markham Park
16001 West SR 84,
Sunrise, Florida, 33326
Website
Cost: Registration fees are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 for students (18 and under) and seniors (60+) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $25 per person for teams of five or more.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Same reason, different season! Whether it’s traditional bells in our hands or on your feet, The Salvation Army of Broward County invites you make some pre-Christmas noise this summer while you run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness at its Kettle Krush 5K set for Saturday, July 23, at 7 a.m., at Markham Park (16001 West State Road 84 in Sunrise). WPLG Local 10 Reporter Roy Ramos will serve as the special guest host for the fifth anniversary event. An option for those (both in the region and beyond) who wish to participate virtually at home is also available. This all-ages event is designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Registration is open, now, at https://bit.ly/KettleKrush5K2022.

For the past four years, nearly 400 participants have raised awareness and funds to “krush” homelessness and hunger in South Florida. The funds raised support the work of The Salvation Army of Broward County, which provides essential resources for community members in need to get out of poverty and become financially stable. The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Each holiday season, The Salvation Army raises hundreds of thousands of dollars and distributes more than 7,000 gifts to families below the poverty line in Broward County.

The racecourse at Markham Park is sanctioned by the USATF, and the race will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. Awards will be given to runners in “Top 3” categories and age groups. A FREE commemorative race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday and Christmas attire. Registration fees are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 for students (18 and under) and seniors (60+) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $25 per person for teams of five or more. Markham Park entry fee will be waived for all Kettle Krush 5K participants. Parking will also be FREE and available directly across from the Runner’s Pavilion area.
The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K is sponsored by Humana, FPL, Edd Helms and MaPo Builders with support from Dom and Sharon Pino.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Joshua Myers, development director, at (954) 712-2431 or email Joshua.Myers@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami

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Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami
Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Crab Du Jour
12075 SW 152nd St
Miami, Florida 33177
Contact Phone Number (954) 714-7893
Website
Entry Fee: Free

Crab Du Jour, a popular Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant known for its ultimate seafood boils, will officially celebrate the grand opening of its fourth South Florida location at Deerwood Town Center (12075 SW 152nd Street) in Miami, Florida.

Known for its ultimate seafood boil, Crab Du Jour, which translates roughly to “crab of the day,” offers a unique dining experience featuring freshly prepared and made-to-order Cajun-inspired seafood boils and a variety of fresh high quality seafood selections, including clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, lobster and more. Customers select their seafood, choose from an array of house-blended sauces like Cajun, garlic butter, Old Bay, lemon pepper, or ‘Du Jour’ which incorporates all of the options, customize their desired spice level, and add side items like corn, potatoes, and sausage. Truly experiential, each boil is served in a bag, which is shaken and presented tableside in front of guests.

In addition to the boils, the menu also includes Southern Cajun specialties and non-seafood dishes, from bourbon steak, chicken wings and hush puppies to Po’Boys, burgers, fried pickles, cheesesteak egg rolls and more, as well as a full-service bar.

Crab Du Jour is open Sunday through Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit crabdujour152.com.

CocoWalk Presents: Loud & Proud for PRIDE 6/4/22

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CocoWalk Presents: Loud & Proud for PRIDE
Saturday, 06/04/2022-06/04/2022, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
CocoWalk
The CocoWalk Plaza, 3015 Grand Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The newly reimagined lifestyle center CocoWalk in Miami’s Coconut Grove is partnering with local LGBTQ+ organization Pridelines to kick off National Pride Month in June with “CocoWalk Presents: Loud & Proud for PRIDE,” a community celebration at the Plaza taking place on Saturday, June 4th from 5-9 p.m.

The party on the Plaza will feature a live DJ, appearances and performances by several of Miami’s beloved drag queens including Angie Ovahness (IG: @queenofheadstand) and Ketta Mina (IG: @kalahmendoza), and a pop-up bar curated and sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and PLANTA Queen.

As part of the celebration, the property’s signature panther at the entrance will be painted in a Pride design, by local artist Julija Kempf (IG: Inspire.Ju).

All proceeds from the pop-up bar will benefit Pridelines, a local organization rooted in the mission to support, educate, and empower South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and community in safe and diverse spaces to promote dialogue, wellness, and to foster social change.

Other CocoWalk tenant activations in support of Pride taking place on June 4th will include women’s athletic wear retailer FP Movement hosting a Pride-inspired 5K run at 8 a.m., The Key Club, Botanico Gin & Cookhouse and Sushi Garage creating specialty cocktails and donating a percentage of the proceeds to Pridelines, and Duck N’ Sum serving select complimentary dishes with suggested donations going to the organization. Miami florist The Flora Buds (IG: @theflorabuds) will also be selling Pride-themed flower bundles, with donations going to Pridelines.

Friday’s Drag Dinner: RPDR Viewing Party & Disney Weekend! 6/3/22

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Friday’s Drag Dinner: RPDR Viewing Party & Disney Weekend!
Friday, 06/03/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us this Friday for an amazing dinner show featuring delicious food, drinks, and drag performances!
Rupaul’s All Stars 7 Watch Party starts at 7:00pm with drag shows celebrating all things Disney at 8:30pm!
Second seating at 9:30pm with shows celebrating all things Disney starting at 10pm!

Saturday Disney Drag Brunch 6/4/22

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Saturday Disney Drag Brunch
Saturday, 06/04/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us for Drag Brunch With The Divas this Saturday hosted by Crystal Famouz with special guests! Celebrating all things Disney!
Seating at 1pm with showtime at 1:30pm.
Special brunch menu & bottomless mimosas available along with our regular menu!

Saturday Disney Drag Dinner 6/4/22

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Saturday Disney Drag Dinner
Saturday, 06/04/2022-, 08:00 pm-11:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us this Saturday for an amazing dinner show featuring delicious food, drinks, and drag performances celebrating all things Disney!
Showtimes at 8pm & 10pm!

Sunday Disney Drag Brunch 6/5/22

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Sunday Disney Drag Brunch
Sunday, 06/05/2022-, 11:30 am-04:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us for Drag Brunch With The Divas this Sunday hosted by Jah’syra with special guests! Celebrating all things Disney!
Seatings are: 11:30am with showtime at 12pm & 2pm with showtime at 2:30pm!
Special brunch menu & bottomless mimosas available along with our regular menu!

Cannabis Business Awards 6/2/22

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Cannabis Business Awards
Thursday, 06/02/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Event Space at 1111 Lincoln Road
1111 Lincoln Rd, 7th Floor,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Buy Tickets
Cost: $175-$50,000

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

​The one-and-only Cannabis Business Awards​® (CBAs), the cannabis industry’s premier business awards show since 2012, is returning this June 2 from 7-11 p.m. EDT. The venue has been changed to Event Space at 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, located on the 7th floor of the iconic Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron garage, to accommodate more sponsors and attendees. Presented by Clover Leaf and Chloe Villano, the event will bring the biggest pioneers, movers, and shakers in the cannabis industry and drug policy movement together to celebrate how far the industry has come, while also helping energize everyone to tackle what’s next. Villano is working alongside Aloré Event Firm for a top-notch Miami experience.

This year is an extra special event as the cannabis industry has been able to emerge from COVID lockdowns deemed essential, generating more revenue than ever before, while continuing political advancement across the nation and even in the halls of Congress. Understanding how influencers in business, culture, and entertainment all come together to help advance the cause, the Cannabis Business Awards brings it all together for an event that should not be missed.

Founded by long-time cannabis activist and industry leader, Clover Leaf Founder Chloe Villano, the CBAs have honored leaders of the industry from coast to coast, and even around the world. “Our return event in Miami is extremely exciting as so many of us have been isolated for too long,” Villano stated. “The cannabis industry has been growing by leaps and bounds and I’m so happy to award three sports awards for the first time, along with awards for the psychedelics sector. The cannabis community has helped lead the way, but there is so much more to be done to end the failed Drug War and we’re happy to help bring everyone together in Miami. Until we reach full legalization, these businesses will continue to be over-regulated, and the benefits of cannabis and psychedelics will be underutilized. I’m proud to help elevate these amazing companies and individuals that are changing the world for the better.”

Special guests this year include former NBA player Al Harrington, Chicago Bears Super Bowl quarterback Jim McMahon, Super Bowl Champion Marvin Washington, Miss Universe Canada Alyssa Boston, Rapper Tick Trick, and Twin from the Infamous Mobb Deep. With both the NBA and NFL recently reforming their cannabis drug testing policies, it’s time to honor those that have helped pave the way and continue to create more freedom and prosperity for all.

Yonutz National Donut Day Summer Bash 6/3/22

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Yonutz National Donut Day Summer Bash
Friday, 06/03/2022-, 07:00 am-09:00 pm
Yonutz Sunrise
121 NW 136th Ave,
Sunrise, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

To celebrate its rebrand and energized renovation, Yonutz, the celebrated and innovative donut and ice cream concept and the two-time winner of “Dessert Wars,” is pleased to announce it will host a Summer Bash on National Donut Day, Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at their flagship location in Sunrise, Florida.

As a kickoff to summer, the home of the SMASH Donut will unveil their revitalized new menu and celebrate its franchise expansion to over 20 locations throughout the United States. Guests can expect an exciting and unforgettable experience with live DJ entertainment, elaborate decor, numerous merch and donut giveaways throughout the day, sweet freebies, and of course, fantastical gourmet donuts and ice cream treats. Starting at 7:00 a.m., the first 50 guests will be awarded four free mini donuts, starting at 2:00 p.m. The first 50 guests will be given a free big donut; and starting at 7:00 p.m. the first 50 guests will have the choice between a free award-winning Nutella Crunch Smash Donut or a free brand new Birthday Cake SMASH Donut.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest 6/11/22, 6/12/22

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest
Saturday, 06/11/2022-06/12/2022, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Johnson Street Bandshell,
Hollywood Beach, Florida, 33019
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Come celebrate the kick-off of summer with a music festival weekend at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort! The free family-friendly event offers something for everyone featuring great local live entertainment, engaging activities, refreshments, and dining options along the famed Hollywood Broadwalk. Escape to Hollywood’s backyard paradise and experience the ultimate Margaritaville State-of-Mind, where time goes slower, food and drinks taste better and fun in the sun is your “no worries” destination.

The first-annual Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest event will center on live music at the famed Hollywood Bandshell with the sounds of classic rock music from some of the most talented local bands in South Florida. The festival, nestled on Johnson Street, will delight audiences of all ages with a variety of vendors, interactive booths and festival-style refreshments along the Broadwalk. Surf’s Up as competitors face off on the FlowRider – Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort’s simulated wave machine. The party will continue into the night with live music at the Bandshell as well as at Margaritaville’s waterfront dining outlets.

Spirit of the Caribbean 6/11/22

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Spirit of the Caribbean
Saturday, 06/11/2022-, 02:00 pm-11:00 pm
Arts Park
1 N Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrating all Caribbean culture thru music, food and people at Hollywood Arts Park June 11, 2022
Join Reggae Runnins and Unity Fire Association for Spirits of the Caribbean. A fun filled day for the family at the Arts Park in Hollywood, Florida.
This will be the start of a differnt way to celebrate Caribbean culture. No longer will we be separated by borders and lines but with one voice, we will come together in unity and celebrate the beauty of our different cultures. No matter where you or your family is from, this festival is for you.
Performing live from St. Vincent and the Grenadines we have, Kevin Little performing his hits “Turn Me On” & “Tempted to Touch”. Also performing live, Jamaican Artist, Glen Washington with his string of Reggae hits “Kindness for Weakness” and “Strangers in the Night”. Other Jamaican artist like Jah T will be on stage and keeping the vibes going.We’ll also be taking it to Cuba with Latin Salsa artist Gio Beta on stage performing with his band. From St. Lucia, Lan Lawd will be performing his catalog along with hit song Pretty Girl. Internation artist Laioung King will be in the building performing his string of hits.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit On Location 2022 5/21/22, 5/22/22

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit On Location 2022
Saturday, 05/21/2022-05/22/2022, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Hard Rock Hotel Pool at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314, United States,
Miami, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: 20$

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT 2022

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit On Location is the exclusive space for fans to celebrate the release of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022 issue alongside SI Swimsuit models, staff, influencers and our first-ever Pay With Change partners. At the events you’ll not only receive your edition of the Sports Illustrated 2022 issue, but you’ll receive behind-the-scenes access to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models, an inside look at the making of this year’s issue, engaging, one-of-a-kind activations from our partners, meaningful panel discussions — and so much more!

Where:

Hard Rock Hotel Pool at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL

When:

Saturday, May 21 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, May 22 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 21

11:00am – 5:00pm

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel will be transformed into an exclusive space for fun, engaging activations, one-of-a-kind Sports Illustrated Swimsuit installations, and house important conversations hosted and curated by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and partners.

Guests will have the chance to feel like a SI Swimsuit model with makeup touches from our partners at Maybelline. Enjoy a relaxing cabana with mindfulness and self-care activities. Feel what it’s like to travel locations from across the world with live entertainment and relaxation stations from the beautiful US Virgin Islands. Cool off the summer heat and explore the Arctics with our partners at Celsius — plus other fun surprises!

11:30 AM

Brave Together Panel presented by Maybelline

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Pay With Change and Maybelline Brave Together will join forces to drive awareness of Mental Health issues that affect women everywhere and break the stigma around therapy by amplifying key voices, decreasing stigma and opening the conversation.
12:30 PM

Building Your Brand presented by Celsius

CELSIUS and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit are partnering together to utilize our platforms for all women to succeed, working hand in hand to provide our female following community, support, education, events and other resources to advance their careers. We will collaborate together with Celsius to host Swim Lesson workshops at Launch Week to cover the latest trends on Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social media & more.
1:30 PM

Visionary Leaders presented by Nine West

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit celebrates visionary women who never stop dreaming, creating and leading the way. This conversation will focus on the visionary women who embrace sisterhood and inspire others around the globe to take on the world in style while serving as role models for the next generation.
2:30 PM

Inspiring Women presented by Frida Mom

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is committed to shifting the narrative around what women’s bodies “should” look like by taking it one step further and using its platform to celebrate the raw realities of motherhood. Join us as we celebrate all of the inspiring women that have and continue to shape the future for women—especially those who are mothers.
3:30 PM

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Trivia!

Celebrate the evolution of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit with a fun game of trivia for your chance to win tickets to a private VIP concert later that evening with SI Swimsuit models, influencers and more!
SUNDAY, MAY 22ND

10:00am – 2:00pm

Relax and unwind with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to close out launch week. The half-day event will include a workout led by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Katie Austin, as well as mental and physical wellness activations. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn tips and tricks from your favorite Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and staff with open Q&A discussions and meet and greets so you can learn how you can be part of next year’s issue as we kick off Swim Search 2023.

10:30 AM

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Workout led by Katie Austin

All you need is to show up to workout alongside our Sports Illustrated models and staff!
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit curated Q&A sessions, meet and greets and activations from our partners will be open for the remainder of the day.

REVEALED SI SWIMSUIT TALENT IN ATTENDANCE

Brooks Nader
Camille Kostek
Christen Harper
Cindy Kimberly
Duckie Thot
Georgina Burke
Hailey Clauson
Hunter McGrady
Jasmine Sanders
Josephine Skriver
Kamie Crawford
Kate Bock
Katie Austin
Leyna Bloom
Lorena Duran
Marquita Pring
Natalie Mariduena
Olivia Ponton
Tanaye White

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Free Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

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The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as 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, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/31/22

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 05/31/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a complimentary drink

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as 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, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. Tickets are now on sale for the opening reception, which also serves as the official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event celebration, on Tuesday, May 31, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

Memorable tribute performances will be done by Joanna James, Velvet Lenore and Erika Norell. Presentation hosts will be Shawn Palacious and Joe Posa as Joan Rivers with DJ Aulden Brown. Lips Fort Lauderdale, Stoli and Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar will provide light bites and libations.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Tickets to the May 31 Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff and opening reception for History Fort Lauderdale’s “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink. Visit https://bit.ly/HFLIAmWhatIAm2022 for tickets.

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.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/31/22

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 05/31/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as 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, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. Tickets are now on sale for the opening reception, which also serves as the official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event celebration, on Tuesday, May 31, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

Memorable tribute performances will be done by Joanna James, Velvet Lenore and Erika Norell. Presentation hosts will be Shawn Palacious and Joe Posa as Joan Rivers with DJ Aulden Brown. Lips Fort Lauderdale, Stoli and Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar will provide light bites and libations.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Tickets to the May 31 Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff and opening reception for History Fort Lauderdale’s “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink. Visit https://bit.ly/HFLIAmWhatIAm2022 for tickets.

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.

Release of Atholl Oatwine 500mL Bottles Release 5/14/22

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Release of Atholl Oatwine 500mL Bottles Release
Saturday, 05/14/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:30 pm
DogFish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The second release from the 1913 Collection is here! Atholl Oatwine is inspired and brewed in honor of all the lost liquid ancestors of the Miami-Dade Prohibition era from October 30th, 1913 to December 5th, 1933. Herbaceous & honied, Ahtoll Oatwine was laid to rest in Dogfish Head Distilling Co. whiskey barrels to further enhance its silky smooth creaminess. Clocking in at 10.5%, this beer will be available to take home in 500mL bottles on Saturday, May 14 at Noon for just $14 each while supplies last.

The Gabriel South Beach Air and Sea Show Watch Party

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The Gabriel South Beach Air and Sea Show Watch Party
Saturday, 05/28/2022, 12:00 pm – 05:30 pm
The Gabriel Miami South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
640 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 685-2000

The Gabriel South Beach, a boutique property on Ocean Drive in South Beach, will be hosting the Air and Sea Show Watch Party on May 28 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The Air and Sea Show is a national salute to America’s heroes, showcased through air and sea demonstrations from men and women from all five branches of the United States Military and first responder agencies. Guests will get to experience the best views of South Beach, including a glass-bottom pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, The Gabriel’s panoramic rooftop features an exclusive bar for the Watch Party with specially crafted beer, wine and cocktails and a DJ, providing the ultimate venue for the Air and Sea Show this Memorial Day weekend.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Race Weekend | With Special Guest: Gordo 5/6/22

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Race Weekend | With Special Guest: Gordo
Friday, 05/06/2022-, 12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $60

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us this Friday for the debut of Race Weekend in Miami with the special guest, Gordo! Doors open at 12pm, make sure to bring the high energy!

Mother’s Day Sunday Drag Brunch 5/8/22

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Mother’s Day Sunday Drag Brunch
Sunday, 05/08/2022-, 11:30 am-04:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

MOTHER’S DAY is coming and it’s time to treat your Queen like a Queen at an incredible Drag Queen brunch!
It’s going to be a day filled with fierce drag performances, fun contests, great food, dancing, bottomless mimosas, and a great time to make new memories with the one you call mom!
Our drag brunches fill up every year very quickly so don’t delay and book your table now!
Seatings at 11:30am & 2pm.

Cinco De Mayo At Hamburger Mary’s 5/5/22

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Cinco De Mayo At Hamburger Mary’s
Thursday, 05/05/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

This Thursday is Cinco De Mayo and we’re celebrating all day long with drink specials and food specials, along with some great entertainment during our “Mary’s Got Talent” night at 9pm!

Flamingo de Mayo Happy Hour Fiesta 5/5/22

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Flamingo de Mayo Happy Hour Fiesta
Thursday, 05/05/2022-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Tipsy Flamingo
40 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us on Thursday, May 5th for our Flamingo de Mayo – Happy Hour Party at Tipsy Flamingo. The party starts at 5 PM. Enjoy $5 beer & wine, $7 drinks, $9 select specialty cocktails, AND $10 Spicy Margaritas until 9 PM. Open format vibes provided by DJ WHAT.

About the venue: Tipsy Flamingo is a Miami-inspired cocktail bar from the hospitality group behind RedBar Brickell & Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar.

Don’t forget to RSVP for a FREE welcome drink. Only 1 free drink per guest. The free drink is good for (1) mixed drink (no beers, or specialty cocktails) – YOUR WELCOME DRINK MUST BE CLAIMED BY 9 PM.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel 5/5/22

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Thursday, 05/05/2022-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
High Tide Beach Bar & Grill at Surfcomber Hotel
1717 COLLINS AVENUE,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Join us for our Cinco de Mayo Celebration by the sand on Thursday, May 5th from 5-9 pm at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel’s High Tide Beach Bar & Grill. Guests will enjoy live music by DJ JoeyJax and a special Mariachi band guest appearance. We’ll also be offering a delicious taco bar, margarita specials, tequila shot specials, Piñata smashing, and special giveaways! RSVP before the event to snag a free drink. This event is open to people of all ages but must be 21+ to drink.

Viva La Noche – Cuba Libre 1st Year Anniversary Celebration 4/29/22

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Viva La Noche – Cuba Libre 1st Year Anniversary Celebration
Friday, 04/29/2022-04/30/2022, 10:30 am-03:00 am
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Viva La Noche! Come and celebrate with Cuba Libre for it’s One Year Anniversary dancing the night away on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 starting at 10:30 p.m. Enjoy free admission all night with the first 50 guests each night receiving a complimentary shot, special midnight madness, appearances and live percussionist. Special guest DJ El Nino from Connecticut will bring his Northern Latin flair, mixing Latin Hits and Top 40 on Saturday, April 30 alongside DJ XMIAMI.

We Are United March 5/15/22

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We Are United March
Sunday, 05/15/2022-, 03:00 pm-07:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Eventbrite
Cost: Free with registration

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

South Florida Organizations Partner in Unity
New Alliance Invites Public to Join the Movement

With an eye toward inspiring unity and cooperation across the public, MCCJ met with South Florida community leaders and organizations to form an alliance that will embody the belief that we’re better off united, regardless of race, color, religion, origin, and political affiliation. Yearning for the days when people had constructive conversations despite having differences and determined to bring those days back to vibrant life, this newly formed alliance has planned a march for May 15, 2022, at 3PM in Downtown Miami, and it is inviting the community to join in their efforts.

The main thrust of “We Are United” is to show that we are proud of and united in our differences and what makes us unique; that we wish to operate with compassion, care towards one another, and remain supportive of each other with respect and in celebration of these differences. It aims to tackle hate and divisiveness, by clearly demonstrating that people are better off united. Organizers plan to make this march an annual event. Over ten entities, including the Office of Mayor Danielle Levine Cava are encouraging additional organizations to join the alliance in hopes of repairing the currently frayed social fabric. “Sadly, we’re at the point where almost anything can turn into a topic of division, and it’s only getting worse,” states Matt Anderson, MCCJ executive director. “We profoundly believe every person has the right to live in dignity and enjoy respect, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or socioeconomic status. For that reason, we aspire to make Miami a model of intercultural understanding.”

On May 15th, MCCJ and this newly formed alliance will assemble at The Freedom Tower at 3:00PM. The march will officially begin at 3:45PM. People are expected to make it The Underline (right near Brickell station) by 4:40PM. At that point, there will be a performance by Guitars Over Guns followed by speeches from key figures. The event ends at 6PM.

WHEN:
Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3PM

WHERE:
Meet at Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami at 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. The march will end at The Underline at SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130

REGISTRATION:
The event is free, but people are asked to register via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/38EtmAV

WE ARE UNITED PARTNERS:
American Jewish Committee, Books & Books, COSMOS, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Love the Everglades, MCCJ, Miami-Dade College, Miami Herald, Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, The Underline, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, and YWCA.

ABOUT MCCJ:
MCCJ, Inc. was originally founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Branch of the National Conference of Christians & Jews. Later, the group was renamed the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews. In 2011, in recognition of its embrace of people of ALL faiths and secular backgrounds, the organization formally changed its name to MCCJ, Inc. Today, it goes beyond its original intent by creating a haven for dialog, training inclusive leaders and promoting understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy, and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest continuous interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, please visit www.miamiccj.org or call 305-755-6096. Find them on Facebook and @MCCJ_Miami on Twitter.

ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE UNDERLINE:
Our mission is to deliver and activate a 120-acre, world-class linear park spanning 10-miles below Miami’s Metrorail that will transform regional mobility and celebrate diversity, culture, and lifelong learning. Through innovative urban trails and creative programming, we are connecting people to their environment and each other to create a safe, healthy, equitable, and sustainable community. For more information visit theunderline.org and follow on social media @theunderlinemia.

Piknic Électronik 4/30/22

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Piknic Électronik
Saturday, 04/30/2022-, 03:00 pm-03:00 am
The Oasis
2341 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Piknic Électronik Miami will once again call The Oasis located in the heart of Wynood home for this 3rd installment.

Simply put is to enjoy and have a great experience with friends and/or family. Adults can dance the night away while enjoying the best of electronic music acts. For this 3rd installment the attendees will get to Adriatique, A:E Ther, Golden Hour, y Andrea 10 Seconds as the announced roster. And for the younger generations there is the “Petit Piknic”, which is a special area designed with them in mind with a plethora of recreational and artistic activities.

Celebrate Our Families 6/25/22

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Celebrate Our Families
Saturday, 06/25/2022-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Northshore Community Center
7250 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Fantasy Theatre Factory invites you to Celebrate Our Families with fun activities from face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, a magic show and AFAB karaoke!

When: June 25th @ 11 AM – 2 PM
Where: Northshore Community Center
7250 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

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.

Mr. Hospitality’s El Tucán Hosts ‘A Night at Sahara’ Evening Pop-Up with Carmen Carrera, a Tribute to the Legendary Leslie Cohen 4/27/22

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Mr. Hospitality’s El Tucán Hosts ‘A Night at Sahara’ Evening Pop-Up with Carmen Carrera, a Tribute to the Legendary Leslie Cohen
Wednesday, 04/27/2022-04/28/2022, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
El Tucan
1111 sw 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost: For reservations please email reservations@eltucanmiami.com or call (305)535-0065.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Mr. Hospitality is thrilled to announce ‘A Night at Sahara’ at El Tucán, a Pride-month dinner party pop-up to celebrate the life and legacy of Leslie Cohen and her legendary New York City nightclub, Sahara. Notably, the first bar in New York City owned and operated by women for women, Sahara was also the first upscale women’s club that showcased women in art, politics, and music.

“Sahara represented a milestone along the arduous and ongoing road to gay and lesbian liberation, a turning point between the representation of gay people as perverse and sick to the beginning of acceptance and inclusion.” – Leslie Cohen (1947 – 2022)

Beginning at 7PM, on Wednesday, April 27th, El Tucán, the vibrant Brickell supper club will be featuring LIVE music, seductive performances, and an exclusively curated menu, poised to be nothing short of incredible. To commemorate this lively evening with the utmost glamour and extravagance it deserves, El Tucán will be hosting the ever-so iconic Carmen Carrera – TV personality star and transgender rights activist – who will take the stage to enchant guests with a stimulating burlesque performance. Throughout the night, DJ Willy Monfret will be spinning upbeat house music, keeping the party going until late in the evening. A special prix-fixe menu ($65pp+) will be offered during the night, which will include highlights such as the Wagyu Beef Tataki, Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon, Spicy Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Bucatini Pasta, among many more El Tucán favorites. Diners are welcome to order a la carte as well.

In support of our LGBT+ community, a portion of the night’s proceeds will be donated to Equality Florida, a non-profit organization, dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.

For reservations please email reservations@eltucanmiami.com or call (305)535-0065.

SNL Legend Joe Piscopo Live at Cuba Libre 4/28/22

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SNL Legend Joe Piscopo Live at Cuba Libre
Thursday, 04/28/2022-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Saturday Night Live (SNL) legend, entertainer and radio personality Joe Piscopo will be hosting Cuba Libre’s 1st Anniversary Celebration as the master of ceremonies and performing a few songs on Thursday, April 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Fort Lauderdale locals will be given enhanced access to meet and greet with Piscopo and enjoy complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. To unlock this opportunity, local guests must sign up for the restaurant’s new “Las Olas Locals VIP Club” program and RSVP for the cocktail reception. Guests may also reserve a table for dinner after the VIP reception.

The exclusive society group perks will include a sign-on gift, increased access to reservations during peak periods, invitations to special VIP events, cool chef collaboration dinners, rum tasting classes, exclusive, secret off-menu food and beverage specials, birthday, and anniversary gift when dining, and a free second round of pressed Cuban bread and mango butter (all guests get first round free).

24th Annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami 4/22/22 – 5/1/22

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24th Annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami April 22 – May 1
Friday, 04/22/2022-05/01/2022, 07:00 pm-
OUTshine Film Festival
6360 NE 4th Court,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: Prices for individual films start at $8 each with group discounts. Memberships and additional offers available

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami is back – bolder, brighter and in-person beginning April 22! Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, OUTShine returns for this 24th edition to unite the community through premier social events and programs that inspire, entertain, educate and encourage a sense of community. This year, more than 45 international features and documentary screenings, panel discussions, three shorts programs, exclusive virtual showings, picturesque venues, Cocktails & Cinema Happy Hours and incredible parties will take place across various venues in Miami-Dade County through May 1. The festival will also honor Venezuelan actress, model, and philanthropist Patricia Velásquez with a Vanguard Award.

On April 22, at 7 p.m., at the Black Archives – Historic Lyric Theater, a festival first, the program opens with the South Florida debut of the African-American comedy-drama “B-Boy Blues” (2021), based on the 1994 groundbreaking, and beloved classic book by James Earl Hardy. Producer Circle Members and sponsors will enjoy a 5:30 p.m. pre-event Filmmakers Soirée. An opening night party will also follow the film with guest of honor and Vanguard Award winner Patricia Velásquez. Velásquez is best known for her portrayal of Anck-su-namun in “The Mummy” (1990) and its sequel, “The Mummy Returns” (2001). She has appeared in numerous other films including “The Curse of La Llorona” (2019) and television shows including “Arrested Development” and “The L Word.” She is the founder of the Wayuu Taya Foundation which is dedicated to aiding Venezuelans struggling along the Colombian border. She was appointed the UNESCO Artist for Peace and is a Goodwill Ambassador at the Organization of the American States.

The next night, at 8 p.m., at Regal Cinemas South Beach, OUTshine focuses on romance with its Ladies Spotlight Film, “Anaïs in Love” (2021). On April 28, at 8 p.m., enjoy a feast for the senses at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens during the South Florida premiere of the festival Centerpiece film, “Girl Picture (Työt Työt Työt)” (2022), a Sundance Film Festival Audience award-winner. An after-party will follow. For the Men’s Spotlight film, it’s an evening of erotic romance on April 30, at 8:30 p.m., at Regal Cinemas South Beach as two young men make a connection neither of them expects or knows how to navigate in the Australian feature “Lonesome” (2021).

Special not-to-be missed films include the North American premieres of “All Our Fears” (2021), a Polish drama directed by Lukasz Ronduda, and “Swing Ride (Calcinculo)” (2022), an Italian-Swiss drama from Chiara Bellosi plus the U.S. premiere of “What We Know (Lo Que Sabemos)” (2021), a Catalan romance from director Jordi Nunez. Other notable award-winning entries include “The Divide” (La Fracture)” (2021), a French Comedy-Drama directed by Catherine Corisini and winner of the Queer Palm (Best LGBT Film) – Cannes Film Festival, “Finlandia” (2021), a Spanish romance from Horacio Alcala, “Framing Agnes” (2021) a Sundance Next Innovator award-winning trans documentary from director Chase Joynt and “Private Desert (Deserto Particular)” (2021) by Aly Muritaba, a Brazilian submission to the 94th Academy Awards.

OUTshine wraps it all up on May 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sandrell Rivers Theater with the Closing Night film “Cop Secret” (2021), an Icelandic action comedy, and its annual audience film awards soiree.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, the 24th annual OUTshine Film Festival Miami is presented by Lexus, Gilead and Miami-Dade County.

Tickets start at $8 for individual films with group discounts and additional offers available. For more information, films line-up and tickets for the 24th annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com. A full schedule of parties and special events will be available at outshinefilm.com/events.

Party for a cause with Fluid at La Otra during Pride 4/5/22

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Party for a cause with Fluid at La Otra during Pride
Tuesday, 04/05/2022-, 09:00 pm-
La Otra
55 NE 24th street,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

La Otra Miami celebrates Pride with Fluid, Miami’s hottest disco party featuring DJ’s Tommy Hart & Alexis Tucci and a special live performance by The Real Housewives of Miami star, Adriana de Moura. Party with a purpose and dance the night away with a diverse, and glamourous crowd all while giving back to the community. 10% of profits from the evening will be donated to Pridelines LGBTQ+ Youth Organization.

Friday Drag Dinner 4/1/22

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Friday Drag Dinner
Friday, 04/01/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Facebook
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us for an amazing dinner show with drag, delicious food and drinks. All while watching season 14 of Rupaul’s Drag Race!
Seating at 7pm

Saturday Drag Brunch 4/2/22

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Saturday Drag Brunch
Saturday, 04/02/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Facebook
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

oin us for Drag Brunch With The Divas this Saturday hosted by Coco Iman with special guests!
Seating at 1pm!
Special brunch menu available plus $20 bottomless mimosas!

Miami Speed Week 5/7/22, 5/8/22

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Miami Speed Week
Saturday, 05/07/2022-05/08/2022, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Starts at $20

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

As excitement revs up for the global racing phenomenon that has made its way to Miami, what better place to experience everything racing than at Bayfront Park. Miami Speed Week will host pop ups throughout the week leading into the main event at Bayfront Park on May 7 and 8, where fans will celebrate in an immersive experience that will shift their love of racing into high gear.

Miami Speed Week is for anyone who is fired up by high performance. It’s the place to converge and interact with pros and top automotive brands. It’s where they can take part in friendly competition to evaluate their abilities at several interactive skill challenges, and participate in e-sports, demonstrations, and meet & greets. All this while enjoying live entertainment throughout the week.

“Start your engines, because this will be an all-encompassing, family-friendly, riveting week unified by our shared love of all things speed. What better than to be in Downtown Miami, which has the enviable distinction of having Biscayne Bay as its backdrop and a long circuit history of hosting IMSA, Trans Am, and IndyCar races,” said Tony Albelo, executive producer at EngageLive, the crew behind this racing-centric experience. Meant for all fans, whether seasoned or casual, Miami Speed Week will put pedal to the metal with sponsor activations, fan engagement, live entertainment, food, and libations. Between that, the revving of engines and burning of rubber, everyone will get their fix of everything racing and entertainment at Miami Speed Week.

WHEN:
Saturday May 7, 2022 / 12:00pm –12:00am
Sunday May 8, 2022 / 12:00pm –11:00pm

WHERE:
Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

TICKETS:
Starts at $20 and can be purchased online at https://miamispeedweek.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
@MiamiSpeedWeek on IG, FB and Twitter

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.

Mojito Mondays Makeover 3/28/22

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Mojito Mondays Makeover
Monday, 03/28/2022-, 04:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Come shake up your weekly routine with $25 mojito and sangria pitchers, $2 empanadas offered all day, plus enjoy live music and take part in free mojito making classes!

On launch day only (March 28 at 6:30 p.m.), enjoy free salsa dance lessons courtesy of Dance South Florida.

The newly introduced free mojito making classes will be available EVERY Monday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The class comes with one complimentary mojito per participant. Must register for class in advance.

Mojito Mondays specials (offered all day at the bar and dining room):

$2 empanadas (beef, chicken and pork!)
$25 pitchers of Cuba Libre’s famous classic mojitos
$25 pitchers of sangria (red, white, and rosé)
$30 pitchers of flavored mojitos
$15 choice no-jito pitchers (non-alcoholic)
FYI-Pitchers serve 6!

For more information on ‘Mojito Mondays’ at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, visit cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/fortlauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 35TH Anniversary “Why We Sing” Spring Concert & Exhibit 5/7/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 35TH Anniversary “Why We Sing” Spring Concert & Exhibit
Saturday, 05/07/2022-, 08:00 pm-
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: General Admission $35; VIP $50

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special “Why We Sing” concert and retrospective exhibit on Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m., at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). Attendees will enjoy a sentimental selection of favorite songs from the vocal group’s past and present repertoire plus an historical showcase comprised of banners, art, posters and other ephemera, costumes and photographs.

Some “Why We Sing” concert selections will include “Walk Hand in Hand” by Andy Williams, “Sunday” by Steven Sondheim, “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane, “Family” from Dreamgirls, the traditional sea shanty “What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor,” “Where the Boys Are” by Connie Francis and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel. As a special treat, former members of the chorus will be invited onstage to join present voices for a rousing and uplifting finale.

General admission tickets for the “Why We Sing” 35th Musical Celebration concert are $35; VIP tickets in the first five rows with priority seating are priced at $50, plus a small service fee, and include premium seating and a drink ticket with pre-intermission drink order option. 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour hosted by A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri 3/17/22

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St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour hosted by A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri
Thursday, 03/17/2022-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Everybody’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, including A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri!

The Academy Award Nominated Actor will be hosting a special Happy Hour event Thursday, March 17, 4-7 p.m. at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.
Don’t miss this very special Celebrity Happy Hour coming to you on St. Patty’s Day, Lauderdale!

Fort Lauderdale locals will be given enhanced access to the VIP area where Chazz will be seated. To unlock this opportunity, local guests must sign up for Cuba Libre’s new “Las Olas Locals VIP Club” program. You’ll be among the first to join this exclusive society group with perks only available to club members.

For more information visit https://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/fortlauderdale/post/2022/03/07/a-bronx-tale-star-chazz-palminteri-happy-hour-at-cuba-libre-meet-greet-for-locals/

“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Sunrise Civic Theatre 3/26/22

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“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Sunrise Civic Theatre
Saturday, 03/26/2022-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Sunrise Civic Center Theatre
10610 West Oakland Park Blvd,
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Website
Cost: Tickets are on sale, now, from $35-$55 and can be purchased by visiting www.iconsdragshow.com.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In response to an overwhelming demand, “ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” will appear Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are already flying fast for this unforgettable show that boasts a cast of jaw-dropping celebrity illusionist female impersonators who transform into music’s legendary icons with uncanny detail as produced and created by South Florida’s drag impresario Nicole Halliwell (TLC’s I am Jazz, America’s Got Talent).

As evidenced by its past sold-out engagements, “ICONS” delivers a nostalgic experience that elicits stellar audience reviews. Show-goers can sing along with meticulously recreated favorite classic stars and songs from Barbra Streisand, Cher, Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli and more – all on one stage!

The dazzling production features South Florida homegrown talent and noteworthy performers including Joanna James as Barbra Streisand, Michael Dean as Cher, Champagne T. Bordeaux as Whitney Houston, Asheeria Pryce as Gladys Knight, Erika Norell as Liza Minelli, Nicole Halliwell as Bette Midler and others.

Tickets are on sale, now, from $35-$55 and can be purchased by visiting www.iconsdragshow.com.

Viva La Noche – Calle Ocho Celebration 3/12/22

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Viva La Noche – Calle Ocho Celebration
Saturday, 03/12/2022-, 10:30 pm-03:00 am
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Viva la Noche! Celebrate Calle Ocho at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar with a special Midnight Madness, bottle service packages and hookah. Enjoy music by DJ Miami spinning Latin Hits and Top 40. Free admission all night. Must be 21 and older to party.

El Dorado Furniture Presents: One Night Para Ella 3/18/22

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El Dorado Furniture Presents: One Night Para Ella
Friday, 03/18/2022-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
El Dorado Furniture – Calle Ocho Boulevard
2475 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

In honor of Women’s History Month, El Dorado Furniture is proud to present One Night Para Ella, a free in-store experience that celebrates, empowers and supports women’s diversity.

Join us as we transform our Calle Ocho Showroom to showcase female performers, vendors, designers and creatives.

Featured programming will include a panel discussion moderated by Kimmy B of 93.9 MIA on the challenges and rewards of navigating traditionally masculine industries. Plus, music by vocal powerhouse Yoli Mayor and Miami DJ, DJane.

Visit us online at ElDoradoFurniture.com and follow us on Instagram @eldoradofl for more information.

31st Annual Asian Culture Festival 3/5/22

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31st Annual Asian Culture Festival
Saturday, 03/05/2022-03/06/2022, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: Admission for the festival is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The 31st Annual Asian Culture Festival returns to South Florida in its new
location at Tropical Park. The two-day cultural celebration, produced by the Thai-American Association of South Florida, the Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation Department, honors the diversity and traditions of many Asian cultures through an enchanting journey of music and dance, live performances, demonstrations, arts, handcrafts, children’s activities and more, all highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Asian cuisine from more than 20 countries.

The two-day immersive festival also features performances from the Thai Dance Troupe of Miami, a Thai traditional drummer, a Lion Dance and the Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko drummers, which honor cultural traditions with extravagant costumes, instruments and dance styles rooted in historical celebrations dating back more than 1000 years.

Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami 3/7/22

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Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami
Monday, 03/07/2022-03/08/2022, 06:30 pm-09:00 pm
Uchi Miami
252 Northwest 25th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
RSVP / Register
Cost: 225

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Hai for Her is a culinary celebration held in conjunction with International Women’s Day that brings together female talent from Hai Hospitality’s family of restaurants across the country to support a worthy cause that offers opportunities for young women to grow, learn and thrive.

In early March of 2020, chefs from across Hai properties assembled at Uchiko for the inaugural Hai for Her dinner benefitting Austin charity, Girlstart. After a 2021 hiatus, Hai for Her returns in grand fashion, this time at Uchi Miami over two nights, March 7th and 8th, 2022. Host Chef de Cuisine Dina Butterfield and Sushi Chef Vicki Rodpai will welcome Hai Hospitality chefs from around the country, including: Uchi and Uchibā Dallas Chef de Cuisine, Rhonda McCullar; Uchi Restaurants Head Pastry Chef, Ariana Quant; and Loro Austin Bar Manager, Katie Arnold to collaborate and create a memorable two night ticketed event and celebration of women forging new paths. Tickets for the event, inclusive of a 10-course Omakase with pairings, are $225 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased via Eventbrite. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade which, for three decades, has been creating positive change for women and girls through advocacy, investment and collective impact. The Vision: A Miami-Dade where power and possibility are not limited by gender.

ArtsUnited Honors Community Leaders during “Dining with the Divas” Celebration & Fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale 3/15/22

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ArtsUnited Honors Community Leaders during “Dining with the Divas” Celebration & Fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 03/15/2022-, 07:00 pm-
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Tickets are $60 per person which includes a three-course dinner, cocktail and show. A cash bar is available.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

ArtsUnited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing quality cultural programming that showcases the LGBTQ community, will honor South Florida community leaders Michael Goodman, Richard Gray, Phil Cordell and Our Fund for advancing the arts during its “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser set for Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m., at Lips Fort Lauderdale. Lips show hostess Nicolette will emcee the entertaining evening which will also feature guests hosts Niki Lopez, Tedd Davis, Ryan Young and Michael Albetta plus a special appearance by Michael Dean as Cher.

Michael Goodman, an avid supporter of the arts, is currently chair of the Florida Theatrical Association and is an executive committee board member for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. As the founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, he supports Funding Arts Broward, Island City Stage, South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, History Fort Lauderdale and World AIDS Museum. He is past board chair of ArtServe, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Goodman is an honorary board member and past vice chair of Art and Culture Center Hollywood. He is also a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central and Gilda’s Club plus a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XV. A highly respected PR practitioner and marketer, Goodman has received two ArtServe leadership awards, a coveted Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and Art and Culture Center Hollywood’s “Man of the Year 2016” Award.

Richard Gray is the senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for Visit Lauderdale. Since the mid-1990s, he has used marketing campaigns to ignite social change. Richard’s vision formed what was the first-ever dedicated LGBT+ marketing campaign at a Destination Marketing Organization in 1995. Under his leadership, the groundbreaking Celebrate You campaign was the first to feature real-life models representing disabled, plus-sized, non-binary, trans, gay, lesbian, straight and dressed in drag. As part of this campaign, black and brown were added to the Pride colors to show commitment and belief in black and brown people, making Visit Lauderdale the first DMO to add these colors. His work with the transgender community lead to Visit Lauderdale being the first DMO to be recognized by the U.N. for support of the transgender community. The recipient of countless honors, most recently he was named
by Out magazine as an OUT 100 Innovator and one of the 100 most influential LGBT+ people in the United States.

Phil Cordell, global head of lifestyle brands/new brand development, Hilton, is one of the nation’s leading hospitality-industry experts. With over 35 years of experience, his finger on the pulse of consumer trends, his forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of successful brand development, Cordell is responsible for the inception and development of new Hilton brands and cultivation and enhancement of existing brands in development. An expert in branding, franchise management and customer service, Cordell has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Entrepreneur magazine, Harvard Business Review, Fox Business, Reuters TV and others, and is a sought-after speaker.

Our Fund Foundation promotes a culture of responsible philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community to make South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties) the most livable community in the country for LGBT people. Launched in 2010 by a small group of committed activist philanthropists in response to the low ratio of philanthropy directed to LGBT organizations in the region, and across the country, Our Fund Foundation has become the 3rd largest LGBT foundation in the country, granting $1,500,000+ annually to worthy non-profit agencies advancing LGBT causes in South Florida.

Attendees will enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast who serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with a popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other signature drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.artsunitedflorida.com. Tickets are $60 per person which includes a three-course dinner, cocktail and show. A cash bar is available.

Opening Night Party for MDC’s 39th Annual Miami Film Festival 3/4/22

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Opening Night Party for MDC’s 39th Annual Miami Film Festival
Friday, 03/04/2022-, 09:30 pm-
Alfred I. duPont Building
169 E.Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: $100

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The best way to ring in Miami Dade College’s 39th annual Miami Film Festival is to celebrate like a star! This year’s opening night party will take place at the Historic Alfred I. duPont building and will honor the Festival’s previous 2020 Awards Night Film – Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado. Indulge in delicacies from Shake Shack, Divieto Ristorante, Bulla Gastrobar, Pisco y Nazca and The Lazy Oyster and pair it with fan-favorite beer, Estrella Damm! Sip on delicious cocktail offerings from E11even Vodka, Miami Club Rum and Volley Tequila Seltzer, or try a mocktail from Ghia and Olipop Soda. Stay refreshed with LaCroix Sparkling Water while dancing the night away and prepare for an amazing Festival! Opening night festivities take place on Friday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. $100 per person. Located at 169 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 03/10/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are available, now, for the opening reception of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System on Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be honored during the preview and recognition ceremony taking place during Women’s History Month and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale. The photography exhibition runs from March 10 – 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of six new outstanding women of today including Sebrina María Alfonso, music director for South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, founder and owner of Total Marine Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way Broward County, Melanie Dickinson, president and publisher of South Florida Business Journal, Bertha Henry, county administrator for Broward County and Carolyn Michaels, executive vice president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted include Gertrude Denison (1915-1997), forerunner of Fort Lauderdale’s yachting industry, interior yacht designer for Broward Marine 1960 eventually establishing Yacht Interiors and honored in 1995 with a Showboat magazine lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the marine industry; Ruth Dichtenmueller (1904-1983), teacher, principal, vice president of Community Service Council and general supervisor of Broward County Schools; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), journalist, environmentalist, Florida Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the Year 1978 and the first woman to be elected Broward County Commission chair; Juliette Lange (1882-1977), mezzo soprano, musical comedy star vocalist and choir director at St Anthony’s Church also serving as president of the church’s Women’s Club; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), philanthropist, historian, active suffragette and first woman on the local election board, first president of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club and chair of the committee that named Port Everglades and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist, society editor/writer for Daytona Beach Sun-Record and WKAT writer and producer.

Last year’s inaugural Women Trailblazers, Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, went on to become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space housed in the New River Inn.

As part of the special event, Dillard’s will host a pop-up shop with 10% of its sales benefiting History Fort Lauderdale.

“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County, South Florida Business Journal, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillard’s, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach 2/19/22

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Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach
Saturday, 02/19/2022-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station
500 Gulf Stream Way,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day will return to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach on Saturday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees of the 12th annual outdoor free family fun day will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, interactive games, cookie decorating, photos with Tri-Rail’s mascot Conductor George Green and popular costume characters, face painting, giveaways, food trucks and the “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition.

Families who attend will enjoy interactive games, activities and samplings from popular South Florida businesses and organizations including the Florida Panthers, Broward County Transit, Stranahan House, Art and Culture Center Hollywood and Humane Society of Broward County plus event sponsor Dania Dermatology. Popular food trucks Battle Rig BBQ, Jake’s Drive-in Burgers, Tony Waffles and Bona Ice Cream will offer delicious food for sale.

Attendees will also enjoy live stage entertainment during Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” show where young singers will show-off their singing abilities. The first-place winner will receive $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent and professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic. The 12 talented singers selected to compete are:

• Annabelle Calles, Miami Lakes
• Sofia Casares, Cooper City
• Gina Conte, Coral Springs
• Heather Durand, Loxahatchee
• Victoria Johnson, Boca Raton
• Zachary Kopelman, Plantation
• Naliyah Pacheco, Hollywood
• Morgan Siegel, Boca Raton
• Sky-Lynn Silver, Delray Beach
• Sebastian Spiegel, Boca Raton
• Ilan Tarrab, Hollywood
• Morgan Brooke Wilder, Coral Springs

Event-goers are encouraged to ride the train to the event with round-trip fares just $5 and free for kids 12 and under on this day, only. Plus, the first 200 ticketed riders to visit the Tri-Rail booth and present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated February 19, 2022, will receive a free gift.

To learn more about Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day and for train schedules and fare information, visit www.tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

Kuba Cabana at CityPlace Doral Announces Lineup for 2022 “Cocktails & Cabaret,” a Series of Exhilarating Evenings Featuring Live Entertainment 1/27/22

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Kuba Cabana at CityPlace Doral Announces Lineup for 2022 “Cocktails & Cabaret,” a Series of Exhilarating Evenings Featuring Live Entertainment
Sunday, 01/27/2022-, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
Kuba Cabana
3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste 140,
Doral, Florida, 33122
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Who/What:
After a successful debut in 2020, Kuba Cabana, a lively dining concept where “Old World Cuba Meets Modern Miami,” is announcing its 2022 “Cocktails & Cabaret” lineup. Located in the vibrant CityPlace Doral, the series of exhilarating evenings will take place on the last Thursday of every month for guests aged 21 and older.

The “Classic Night Out” dinner show, hosted by Miss Noel Leon and singer/songwriter Sunni Stephens,
features a Las Vegas Style Cabaret music revue reminiscent of Old Hollywood. Burlesque, drag, cirque, and dance performers from around the globe perform a variety of songs ranging from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the chart-topping hits of today with a seven-piece band starring Jonathan Cahm and a DJ.

Upon arrival guests will receive a signature welcome cocktail followed by a prix fixe menu. Guests are invited to stay after the show to for a meet and greet with the Cocktail & Cabaret cast.

An energetic, culinary experience-based venue serving modern Latin-inspired cuisine, Kuba Cabana features unmistakable Cuban and Caribbean flair. This dining concept stems from the beautiful traditions of Latin and Caribbean music, cuisine and culture. Vibrant décor ranges from neon signs and tropical foliage to walls donned with Cuban-inspired art by local artists.

The 3-course Latin-style menu, prepared by Kuba Cabana’s celebrated Corporate Chef Jorge Mas and Executive Chef Pedro E. Sarracino, will include:

First course – select one from:
• Tequeños | Spiced Guava Sauce
• Croquetas de Jamon | Garlic Aioli
• Kubiche | Corvina, Aji Cachucha, Leche de Tigre, Red Onion
• Tuna Tartare | Papaya, Adobo, Avocado, Blue Corn Chips
• Burrata & Papaya Salad | Burnt Papaya, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
• Not Your Caesar Salad | Charred Romaine, Migas, Chickpeas
• Empanadas de Carne o Pollo | Herb Mayo, Red Pepper Aioli
• Pollito Canton | Crispy Chicken Thighs, Gochujang, Sesame

Second course – select one from:
• Prime Palomilla | 10oz, French Fries
• Arroz de Mar | Octopus, Squid, Shrimp, Corvina
• Grilled Red Snapper | Sauteed Vegetables, Red Pepper Sofrito
• Smoked Guava Pollo Barbacoa | Congris y Maduros, Guava Jus
• Carne con Papas | Prime Eye Round, Salsa Criolla, Potato Puree
• Kuban Bistec |16oz Prime New York Strip Steak + $30
• Grilled Maine Lobster | Half + $35, Whole +$60

Third course – select one from
• Chocoland | Nutella Mousse, Chocolate Cookies, Dark Chocolate
• Arroz Con Leche | Coconut Strudel, Passion Fruit, Meringue

*The menu is subject to availability.

When:
The last Thursday of every month. 2022 dates include:
• Jan. 27

Time:
From 8–9 p.m., guests can enjoy a cocktail hour.

From 9:30 p.m.–close, the main event seating will feature a 3-course Latin-style menu. Beverages, cocktails and bottle specials are available for an additional charge. All orders must be placed prior to the start of the show.

Where:
Kuba Cabana
CityPlace Doral
3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste 140
Doral, FL 33122

Cost:
$99/person + 21% gratuity + taxes

Prime tables are available, and range from $750–$3,000, including bottle service (ranging per person and table size). All table reservations include a bottle of select premium spirits, and a bottle of Prosecco.

How:
For inquiries and table reservations, contact 305-800-KUBA (5822) or events@kubamiami.com.

For more information, please visit https://kubamiami.com/promo/ or https://www.opentable.com/r/kuba-cabana-doral.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made one day or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made on the day of the event will incur a $99 fee.

About Kuba Cabana
Kuba Cabana is an energetic, experience-based dining destination serving a Latin-inspired, modern Miami menu. Featuring flavors from throughout the world, the experience can be described as “Old World Cuba Meets Modern Miami.” Stemming from the beautiful traditions of Latin music, cuisine and culture, Kuba Cabana is located in City Place Doral and founded by UMG Hospitality Group. Current dinner hours of operation are Sunday 1 p.m.–close, Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–close, and Saturday 3 p.m.–close. For those seeking an upscale late-night party, the lounge portion of the Social Club is open Thursday–Sunday, midnight to close. It is located at 8300 NW 36th Street, Doral, FL 33166. For more information, visit www.kubamiami.com, www.instagram.com/kubacabanamiami, www.facebook.com/kubacabana.doral, or call 305.800.5822.

About UMG Hospitality Group
Built upon their love for restaurants and entertainment, UMG Hospitality Group was founded 2018 by a group of industry veterans. The group’s portfolio includes Kuba Cabana in City Place Doral, a lively dining concept stemming from the beautiful traditions of Latin and Caribbean music, cuisine and culture; and Kuba on the Bay, a largely outdoor dining experience located at Miami’s lively Bayside Marketplace that captures the colorful cuisine and culture of the original location. The group is poised for expansion in the coming years, with concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining. For more information, please contact info@umghosp.com.

About CityPlace Doral
CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Developed by The Related Group, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. The project marks Related’s second installment of their CityPlace brand and features 250,000 square feet of retail space, including more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life. CityPlace Doral is designed by global architecture firm Arquitectonica, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. For more information, please visit: https://www.cityplacedoral.com/

Locust Projects Art Teacher Appreciation Social by Locust Art Builders (LAB) 2/3/22

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Locust Projects Art Teacher Appreciation Social by Locust Art Builders (LAB)
Thursday, 02/03/2022-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Every artist is shaped by the art teachers and mentors who inspired them along the way. To show our appreciation for the invaluable impact you make, Locust Art Builders (LAB) invites you to join us for drinks, lite bites, and, of course, art. Please RSVP & be sure to share with your favorite art teachers.

Mile 0 Fest at The Marker | Wednesday 1/26/22

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Mile 0 Fest at The Marker | Wednesday
Wednesday, 01/26/2022-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Key West
The Marker Key West 200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Mile 0 Fest is returning to paradise, and The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is thrilled to host pool party fun for its festival guests on Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 12-4 p.m. Guests staying at The Marker to attend Mile 0 Fest can kick back on the resort’s luxury pool deck between festival dates for good vibes. Surrounded by towering palm trees and paired with an outdoor bar, visitors can continue the festivities with delicious food, refreshing drinks and live performances from three country talents.

Performers include:
John Goolsby at 12 p.m. (Tennessee singer and songwriter)
Cliff Cody at 1:20 p.m. (soulful country star)
Topo Chico Cowboys at 2:40 p.m. (rich Texas tunes from a best friend duo)

Mile 0 Fest is hosting the best Red Dirt & Americana acts on the planet to celebrate five years of songs, sun & sand. Spread throughout Key West, Florida, Mile 0 Fest brings 80+ acts to 100+ shows from Jan. 25-29, 2022.

Right in the heart of Old Town Key West, the Marker’s three sparkling pools bring guests an island paradise ambiance without ever having to leave the resort. For those who like to explore, the Marker is just steps from the waterfront boardwalk, al fresco dining, buzzing outdoor bars and fishing charters.

Mile 0 Fest at The Marker | Friday 1/28/22

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Mile 0 Fest at The Marker | Friday
Friday, 01/28/2022-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Key West
The Marker Key West 200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Mile 0 Fest is returning to paradise, and The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is thrilled to host pool party fun for its festival guests on Friday, Jan. 28 from 12-4 p.m. Guests staying at The Marker to attend Mile 0 Fest can kick back on the resort’s luxury pool deck between festival dates for good vibes. Surrounded by towering palm trees and paired with an outdoor bar, visitors can continue the festivities with delicious food, refreshing drinks and live performances from three country talents.

Performers include:
Holly Beth at 12 p.m. (Oklahoma-based rockstar)
Kelley Mickwee at 1:20 p.m. (Texas country music scene mainstay)
Max & Heather Stalling at 2:40 p.m. (radio chart-topping Americana artist and award-winning violinist and fiddler duo)

Mile 0 Fest is hosting the best Red Dirt & Americana acts on the planet to celebrate five years of songs, sun & sand. Spread throughout Key West, Florida, Mile 0 Fest brings 80+ acts to 100+ shows from Jan. 25-29, 2022.

Right in the heart of Old Town Key West, the Marker’s three sparkling pools bring guests an island paradise ambiance without ever having to leave the resort. For those who like to explore, the Marker is just steps from the waterfront boardwalk, al fresco dining, buzzing outdoor bars and fishing charters.

Big Game Tailgate Party 2/13/22

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Big Game Tailgate Party
Sunday, 02/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Marker Key West
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33437
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is hosting the Big Game Tailgate Party on February 13 at 6 p.m. to watch the annual Superbowl.

Get excited for the upcoming Superbowl with The Marker Resort! For 75+$, you can kick off your Superbowl festivities with an open bar and tailgate BBQ buffet. Celebrate the biggest football game of the year with delicious cocktails and food in a tropical landscape tucked in the heart of the Florida Key’s.

Located in Key West’s historic seaport, The Marker Resort has guests experience Key West’s true treasures with a modern and luxury spin. With breathtaking ocean views, the Marker features 96 spacious rooms and suites, three private pools, and Starboard Restaurant and Bar.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

Hamburger Mary’s Saturday Drag Brunch 1/8/22

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Hamburger Mary’s Saturday Drag Brunch
Saturday, 01/08/2022-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us for Drag Brunch With The Divas this Saturday hosted by Coco Iman with special guests Regina Black and William LePaige!

1:30pm showtime!

Special brunch menu available plus $20 bottomless mimosas!

Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration with Harry Connick, Jr. 1/28/22

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration with Harry Connick, Jr.
Friday, 01/28/2022-, 05:30 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60-$400 (performance only); $750 (VIP package)

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning artist Harry Connick, Jr. lights up the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 28 for the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration, presented by Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel, South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center.

The festivities begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. on the Wendt Terraces at the Huizenga Pavilion. At 7 p.m., the Annual Celebration guests will take their VIP seats in the Au-Rene Theater for Connick’s performance. After the show, the party continues with an elegant dinner and dancing on stage. Proceeds from the evening support the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

The anticipation surrounding the 2022 Annual Celebration was so great that tables for the dinner quickly sold out. VIP tickets are $750 and include the cocktail reception and VIP seating at the performance. To purchase VIP tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3mMflFS. For more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact 954.468.3284 or email Foundation@BrowardCenter.org.

Tickets for the performance only are priced from $60 to $400 with $165 Spirit Club Level tickets. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, The Parker and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Know who you are buying from when you purchase tickets.

Masks are highly recommended for attendees of the event except while eating or drinking. The Broward Center continues to closely monitor the guidance of public health authorities and Cleveland Clinic regarding indoor activities and plan safety protocols accordingly. Specific health and safety guidelines and protocols are subject to change and will be communicated to attendees in advance of the event.

NYE at Sweet Liberty 12/31/21

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NYE at Sweet Liberty
Friday, 12/31/2021-, 08:30 pm-
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company
237 20th St suite b,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $225

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Acclaimed Miami Beach neighborhood bar, Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co, will be hosting an epic New Year’s Eve party with a multicourse dinner that includes Raw-bar appetizers (East Coast and West Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail, fancy oysters, aguachile oysters, lobster salad and chips) a surf and turf board (Maine lobster, New York steak, rotisserie half chicken, shrimp skewers, cous cous , chimichurri, garlic herb potatoes, kielbasa sausage, fresh salad, grilled corn, rotisserie carrot w/harissa) and for dessert basque cheesecake made with stewed blackberries, lime, mezcal, candied cornflakes and chocolate town, a chocolate malt shake with warm brownie and vanilla ice cream. Seating starts at 8:30PM and is priced at $225 per person.

New Years Day Celebration 1/1/22

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New Years Day Celebration
Saturday, 01/01/2022-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Lummus Park
1130 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Celebrate the New Year in a dazzling outdoor concert with incredible talent from the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra featuring famed soprano Eglise Guttiérez and MMF Alumni artists. Enjoy the marvels of our full orchestra as we fill Lummus Park with a program of traditional New Year’s concert music, including your favorite Viennese waltzes, combined with Latin Zarzuela and Broadway favorites.

In addition to the talents of Eglise Guttiérez, an all-star lineup of soloists from our MMF Alumni and Pre-College Divisions led by Maestro Michael Rossi will enchant audiences in this can’t-miss performance.

Don’t forget your blankets and folding chairs to comfortably enjoy this family-friendly concert.

New Year’s Eve Dancing and Dessert Party at The Biltmore 12/31/21

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New Year’s Eve Dancing and Dessert Party at The Biltmore
Sunday, 12/31/2021-01/01/2022, 08:30 pm-01:00 am
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $262.63

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

A sweet New Year’s celebration at the Biltmore is back and better than ever! This year, the Biltmore Hotel is ringing in the New Year with a dance and dessert lounge. Dancing and Dessert festivities will give guests a premium open bar and an over-the-top dessert buffet with various delectable sweets and savories. As the night progresses, a sensational DJ will have the party spinning all night long in the Granada Ballroom. Grab a loved one and keep the party going into 2022.

At midnight, join for a bubbly toast and fireworks show that will illuminate the sky over the golf course.

General Admission tickets are priced at $262.63. Enter your Membership Code before proceeding to check-out to receive your member discount. Sales end on Dec 27, 2021. Tickets are selling fast, but can be purchased online and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” 1/10/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum”
Monday, 01/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Facebook
Cost: $75 per person

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fifth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, January 10, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature exclusive exhibit tours, live entertainment, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience The Art of Assemblage, Margarita Cano: 90 Years and Jared McGriff: Where We Are You at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

The Art of Assemblage features sculptures composed of found objects and repurposed materials in inventive and fanciful ways. In the practice of assemblage, materials such as scrap metal, broken shells, tattered fabrics and discarded toys are salvaged and brought together in unexpected combinations, creating poetic abstractions of everyday life. The exhibition is drawn primarily from the Museum’s collection and includes recent acquisitions to the Museum’s permanent collection by artists John Outterbridge, Vanessa German, Pablo Cano, and a collaborative work by Jorge Pardo and Jason Rhoades. It also includes works by Christian Holstad, Ernesto Neto and Jessica Stockholder, and significant artworks from the Museum’s collections of African and CoBrA art. This exhibition is curated by Ariella Wolens, Bryant-Taylor curator.

Margarita Cano: 90 Years celebrates Miami-based artist Margarita Cano’s remarkable long life and records her transition from Cuba to America, scientist to art services librarian, and finally, to a painter of dreams. This exhibition will encapsulate Cano’s multi-disciplinary practice as a self-taught artist whose creativity has manifested through wondrous miniature books, votive portraits, landscapes paintings, prints and photographs. Cano’s art is a portal into a celestial world in which memories are transformed into sacred visions of life and loss. This exhibition is curated by Bonnie Clearwater with Ariella Wolens. This exhibit is sponsored by Rita Holloway.

The first solo museum exhibition of Miami artist Jared McGriff, Where We Are You, showcases his dreamlike paintings that remain timeless, even as he integrates his family’s history of migration from the rural south to the rural west of Oklahoma and California into the realities of the present. The exhibition’s title, Where We Are You, encapsulates notions of African Ubuntu philosophy, where the individual becomes the whole through the experience of the group. McGriff’s compositions of single and grouped figures embody the guiding principle for many early cultures that each individual’s actions impact others and society. This exhibit is curated by Bonnie Clearwater and sponsored by Sandra Muss.

Champagne and cocktails, culinary delights, and selections by Israel Charles, arts and music program director at Dillard High School, will add to this festive event. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

Tickets for “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” are $75 per person and are available at fundingartsbroward.org. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

Bayfront New Year’s Eve 12/31/21, 1/1/22

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Bayfront New Year’s Eve
Friday, 12/31/2021-01/01/2022, 06:00 pm-12:15 am
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free – $299

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Miami Celebrates New Year’s Eve with Largest Free Concert in Years.

There is no better place to ring in the New Year than on the water at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. This year, we have plenty to celebrate, and the City of Miami is doing it in style with a free A-List concert for the ages. The star-studded lineup includes Gente de Zona, Chacal, El Micha, Willy Chirino, Nacho, Amaury Gutierrez, Noelia, Aymée Nuviola, Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez, Los 3 de la Habana, and a special guest we can’t reveal just yet! They’ll be singing their biggest hits and entertaining the crowds all night long. Nowhere else in the country will you find more stars on one stage. Only in Miami!

The celebration begins at 6:00pm at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami and open to all. Come down to the park early to secure your spot and enjoy Miami’s picturesque weather as we wait for the Big Orange to mark the beginning of the new year. Of course, there will be a spectacular firework show right on the Bay. You’ll never be closer to the sights and sounds of New Year’s than at Bayfront’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

Buy Tickets Here:
bayfrontnye.tixr.com

VIP doors open at 8PM-12AM!

Enjoy endless cocktails, wine, craft beer and a champagne toast…all under the starlit sky at Bayfront Park!

Noche Buena by Chef Niven Patel at Mamey @ THesis Hotel 12/24/21

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Noche Buena by Chef Niven Patel at Mamey @ THesis Hotel
Friday, 12/24/2021-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
THesis Hotel
1350 S Dixie Hwy,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Ring in the New Year this year in a special tiki style! From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sweet Beach Miami, located on the exterior of the Shelborne South Beach, will be hosting the most tropical New Year’s Eve party. With complimentary GA entry, Polynesian fire dancers, and beats by Retro Kid, this will be a night to remember. So throw on your best Tiki-inspired outfits and bring on the new year!

Sweet Beach is an outdoor beach oasis by the team at Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co, one of Miami’s premier cocktail hot spots. Set in a palm-filled outdoor oasis with easy boardwalk access, the menu includes culinary by James Beard award winning chef Michelle Bernstein and award winning cocktails.

Cabanas ($15,00), daybeds ($800) and dinner ($125) will also be available for those wanting to sit back and relax away from the event. To book any of these amenities please email Shelbornenye@meninhospitality.com.

Tri-Rail’s South Florida Kids Got Talent Auditions 12/11/21

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Tri-Rail’s South Florida Kids Got Talent Auditions
Saturday, 12/11/2021-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, invites vocally inclined children ages 5 to 17 to audition for “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” a singing competition held as part of Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day.” Young singers from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are encouraged to audition for the chance to compete in the judged event. Auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Boulevard).

The singing competition is open to solo or group singers who are South Florida residents. Each act will have a four-minute opportunity to perform at the auditions. Judges will select the acts that will compete in the final competition, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, during Tri-Rail’s 13th annual “Rail Fun Day.” This year’s competition winner will receive a $500 grand prize, a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent and a professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic.

In 2019, 10-year-old Carly Cantor of Wellington was crowned the winner of Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent.” Cantor’s stage presence and performance of “Who’s Loving You” by the Jackson 5 won over the crowd and judges.

Over the past 10 years, Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” has welcomed more than 23,000 families. The event has become an annual tradition as a free afternoon of interactive games, arts and crafts, and entertainment while promoting the benefits of riding the commuter rail system.

Applicants are required to schedule an audition time for Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” by calling Michael Goodman at (954) 806-2869 by Monday, December 6. The public is invited to watch the auditions and cheer on their favorite singer. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/TriRailSoFlaKidsGotTalent2021.

Miracle on 68th Street 12/10/21

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Miracle on 68th Street
Friday, 12/10/2021-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: Entrance complimentary with unwrapped toy donation

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On Friday, December 10th, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (6801 Collins Avenue) is hosting their second annual Miracle on 68th Street from 5:30PM-8:30PM

This Santa-tastic soirée will spread holiday cheer and delights and make spirits bright.

Guests of all ages can enjoy live musical performances from Ben Beal and Tom Kitek, holiday ornament making with Maker Monkey Workshop, socially distanced family (or pet) photos with Santa and magical elves, letter to Santa writing, holiday coquito (21+), Cookie/Cupcake decorating, festive sweet treats like hot chocolate, cookies, Julius Meinl coffee, Jove water and nice surprises throughout the evening.

Activities including holiday ornament making with Maker Monkey Workshop, Photos with Santa, Bottle of Coquito (21+) and Cookie/Cupcake decorating station are $5 to participate. Tickets for the featured activities can be purchased at the event.

There will be a special presentation of Carillon’s annual donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation. First Responders Children’s Foundation , Carillon Miami’s leading partner, provides financial support for those first responder family members and children left behind, to help them feel the strength of our community, and to honor their loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A multi-day celebration of Miami Art Week by Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel and UNREVEALED! 12/1/21 – 12/5/21

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A multi-day celebration of Miami Art Week by Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel and UNREVEALED!
Wednesday, 12/01/2021-12/05/2021, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In honor of Miami Art Week, Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel will become an oasis for the NFT community with a multi-day event in partnership with UNREVEALED, a b2b campus that fosters connections and education while providing unique art and music. This will be an approachable environment to learn, strategize and collaborate on NFTs and it is open to all that RSVP. Each day will begin with the Athletic Greens Wellness Escape, hosted by Former NFL Athlete and Model Dale Moss. All guests will also have access to co-working spaces in the property’s beloved Vines Cabanas at Surfcomber. Evenings will be packed with NFT drops, traditional gallery viewings, surprise musical guests and live podcast recordings with speakers from Reddit, Lukso, Swan Sit, Minty Garden and more. Whether you’re looking for a place to plug in or you’re actively trying to engage with the NFT community, UNREVEALED at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel is where you want to be during Art Basel. Below is a small taste of all the exciting events happening at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel throughout the week:
8am – 12pm: Athletic Greens Wellness Escape hosted by Dale Moss ft. AARMY Sessions
8am – 4pm: Open Swim
8am – 4pm: Co-working space in Cabanas
8am – 11pm: Traditional Fine Art Gallery
8am – 11pm: NFTED gallery rooms with Wursta
8am – 11pm: FreshStash MetaVerse Experience
All Day: Virtual Gallery Experience by Pollinate.co

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host its Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Carmen Rebozo Foundation 12/9/21

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host its Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Carmen Rebozo Foundation
Thursday, 12/09/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Rooftop on Ponce
2990 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

What/Who:
To celebrate Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s alumni and the positive impact they have made and continue to make in the Miami-Dade community and beyond, the organization will host its Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and reception at The Rooftop on Ponce on Thursday, Dec. 9. Alumni, inductees and their families, as well as Inspire + Invest + Impact Campaign sponsors of $500 and higher are invited to this special reception.

The 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are:
• Louis Aguirre, WPLG-ABC On-Air Personality
• Lindy Infante, Former NFL Head Coach
• Capt. Winston E. Scott, United States Navy Captain and former NASA Astronaut
• Erica Wheeler, WNBA Player

The talents, dedication and skills of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni have affected the South Florida community and beyond in the areas of sports, entertainment, business, medicine, politics, justice, education, technology and more. Although the Clubs’ members have all embarked on their own special journeys, they all experienced the life-changing programs facilitated by the caring and compassionate staff at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Since first opening its doors in 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has provided the diverse youth of South Florida with a supportive environment to learn, thrive and accomplish their dreams.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade would like to thank its generous sponsors for making it possible and acknowledge the following: The Inspire + Invest + Impact Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Presented by Carmen Rebozo Foundation. The Investor Sponsor is Bermont Gold Wealth Advisory of Raymond James. DRRT, Lisa and Victor Mendelson, Ocean Bank, Somos Group, Allison and Andy Stuart and USI Insurance are the Illuminator Sponsors. The Beacon Sponsors are Joan and James Bernhardt, Eller-ITO Stevedoring Company, LLC, Margaret and Clint Gulley, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Ana and Raul Marmol, and Allison and Andy Stuart. Thomas Bezold, Maria and Wilfredo Diaz, Grove Bank & Trust, Anthony Lopez, Rae and Barry Stein, Tasco Plumbing & Mechanical Service, LLC, Eris Thomas and Truist are the Aspire Sponsors. The Inspiration Sponsors are Linda and Willie Ho, Gustavo Lopez and Robert Parks. The Achiever Sponsors are Jane and Alexandre Barrellier, BizGuru, Pamela and Erasmo Guilarte, Michael Landa, Esther Nuhfer and Sandra Sueiras. Lument is the Hospitality Sponsor.

When:
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
6 – 9 p.m.

Where:
The Rooftop on Ponce
2990 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Parking will be validated.

How:
The event is open to all Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni and former inductees. All Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade alumni are encouraged to register as alumnus at bgcmia.org in order to receive important information about the organization.

Inspire + Invest + Impact Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.

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

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Jingle All The Way” Holiday Concert 12/5/21

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Jingle All The Way” Holiday Concert
Sunday, 12/05/2021-, 07:00 pm-
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: $25; $40 VIP

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

‘Tis the season to come together and enjoy a selection of popular holiday classics and other musical treasures! On Sunday, December 5, at 7 p.m., acclaimed vocal virtuosos Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will proudly present “Jingle All The Way” at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). Attendees will enjoy a festive mix of traditional holiday favorites and contemporary carols.

Holiday selections will include O Holy Night, The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights), Silent Night, Hanukkah in Santa Monica, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Jingle Bells (Barbra Streisand arrangement) and Ring Those Christmas Bells. Audience members will be encouraged to sing along to Joy To The World, in memory of former chorus member Jim Fahy, as it was his favorite song.

General admission tickets for the “Jingle All The Way” holiday concert are $25; VIP tickets in the first five rows with priority seating are priced at $40, plus a small service fee, and are available online at http://www.ftlgmc.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!, Hamish’s Fund at Our Fund, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and Toggle.

Don’t Trip, Just Groove tArt Series Florida Marmalade Release Brunch 12/4/21

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Don’t Trip, Just Groove tArt Series Florida Marmalade Release Brunch
Saturday, 12/04/2021-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

On Saturday, 12/4, join Dogfish Miami for our newest tArt Series launches: Florida Marmalade and brunch! Inspired by the Sunshine State’s fruit’s preserves. A gose-style ale brewed with local kumquats & a touch of sea salt, it’s pleasantly tart & satisfyingly crisp. Clocking in at 4.8%, 16 oz. 4-packs will be available starting at 11 a.m. for $16/each.

Keep an eye on our social channels for special brunch menu items inspired by Florida marmalade! Enjoy fresh beer, BEERMOSAS, DJ Hot Pants on the turntables from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. followed by live band Afrobeta from 6-8 p.m. and DJ AYDAMN from 8-p.m.-close.

The first 50 guests will receive a signed poster of the Chalk & Brush Florida Marmalade artwork.

Dogfish Miami Presents: Live Music – Art Week Edition 12/2/21

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Dogfish Miami Presents: Live Music – Art Week Edition
Thursday, 12/02/2021-12/05/2021, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Dogfish Miami Presents: Live Music Art Week Edition (12/2-12/5): Dust off those dancing shoes and join Dogfish Miami for a four-day off-centered musical extravaganza! Detailed schedule below. See ya at the pub!
– Thursday, 12/2: Happy Hour set with DJ Booty 5-7 p.m. and DJ Law 8-close to get your weekend started right. Enjoy $5 select beer and food specials from 5-7 p.m.
– Friday, 12/3: Disco Sexo gets the party going from 4-7 p.m., followed by a closing set perfect for shaking it after browsing some galleries.
– Saturday, 12/4: Don’t miss DJ Hot Pants 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the turn-tables, followed by live band Afrobeta from 6-8 p.m. and DJ AYDAMN from 8 p.m.-close. We’ll also be slinging the next tArt series launch of Florida Marmalade on Saturday, available starting at 11 a.m. with specialty brunch menu items.
– Sunday, 12/5: Local favorite Haute Tension and Cavaliere Inesistente will close things out from 1-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. respectively.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/19/22, 2/20/22, 2/21/22

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Saturday, 02/19/2022-02/21/2022, 10:00 am-07:00 pm
Coconut Grove
Streets of Coconut Grove,
Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: $20

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Each year, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) expands its collection of artists to provide people with a broader perspective and endless layers of artistic meaning. Festival organizers theoretically began putting paintbrush to canvas as they started planning the 58th iteration of the festival. They weren’t afraid to “Paint Outside the Lines” with the addition of newer elements meant to offer inspiration in a more inclusive and interactive festival that’s accepting of all art forms, allowing guests to be in touch with all their senses. “This festival is rated among the top-three outdoor art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artists. Their metric is based on actual art sales and voted by the artists themselves,” said Nathan Kurland, CGAF chair.

Coconut Grove will be infused with over 300 jury-selected artists on Presidents’ Day weekend 2022. Large-scale art activations spanning across 15 mediums, ranging from classic and contemporary to the unconventional and eccentric, will line the streets of Coconut Grove overlooking Biscayne Bay. “Our devotion to the celebration of art has always been front and center as we bring together the finest artists to showcase their work. All art lovers and collectors are encouraged to take the opportunity to interact with the artists and take home a creation that will not only enhance their home but will forever conjure the memory of their time at our festival in the charming village of Coconut Grove,” said CGAF president and CEO, Monty Trainer.

World-renowned artist, David Le Batard, better known as Lebo, has been invited to be the 2022 commemorative poster artist. His ability to pull from a broad spectrum of creative mediums including, murals, paintings and sculptures, makes him the ideal creative choice to convey this all-encompassing experience.

Tickets go on sale online on Black Friday, November 26, 2021. The 2022 sponsors include Bayside Marketplace, Blue Moon, Peroni, LaCroix, NBC6, Telemundo51, MDC – Miami Culinary Institute, The Ritz-Carlton, Hotel Arya, The Mutiny Hotel, Picture Perfect, Miss Merch, Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Refine Health & VitaliTEA. The following new elements will be part of the experience:

• The Stacks – In place of a traditional stage at Peacock Park, the festival has built a six-container-high pyramid serving as a crow’s nest for the resident DJ and musical performances. The Stacks double as a giant canvas where muralists will be painting these containers throughout the festival weekend, giving the music a unique and colorful interactive element.

• The Inner Artist – Who doesn’t want to tap into their inner Picasso? That’s where the Inner Artist experience at Regatta Park will quench their thirst for creative expression. It’s where people can create their own art, encounter unique art styles and immerse themselves within the art for that perfect Instagram-able moment.

• The Collectors’ Club – If you are serious about art, you need to be part of this club! The Collectors’ Club is the oasis within festival grounds, offering complimentary cocktails and bites, an art concierge and private restrooms – all nestled in air-conditioned comfort; access to The Collectors’ Club will be limited and available online only.

• Kitchen Combat – Gone are the days of boring cooking demos. Kitchen Combat pits the best chefs and mixologists in the Grove against chefs from other parts of South Florida in what can only be described as “The Grove versus the World!” The combat arena will feature giant LED screens to watch all the head-to-head action in hi-definition. If you’re lucky enough to be in the audience, you will be given the task of voting for the winner of each round of combat.

WHEN:
Saturday, February 19 – Monday, February 21, 2022.

WHERE:
The streets of Coconut Grove.

TICKETS:
Admission is $20 per person per day and can be purchased at www.cgaf.com.

ABOUT CGAF:
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is not just about art; it’s also the social event of the year. Over 120,000 attendees from across the region pass through the gates of The Coconut Grove Arts Festival to experience one of the nation’s top outdoor, fine-arts festivals that dates to 1963. This iconic South Florida event presents more than 300 internationally recognized artists who were selected during a blind-jury process based solely on artistic merit. The jury panel is comprised of collectors, influencers, and educators in the local arts community. Original pieces are displayed in the following categories: mixed media, painting, photography, digital art, printmaking & drawing, watercolor, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry & metalwork, sculpture and wood. It offers culinary experiences and has featured celebrity chefs including Giorgio Rapicavoli, Ralph Pagano, and Allen Susser. The festival has been honored to have some of the world’s premier artists officially create the commemorative poster, including Romero Britto, Guy Harvey, Clyde Butcher, Maria Reyes Jones, Jacqueline Roch, Xavier Cortada, Rick Garcia, Lisa Remeny, and Alexander Mijares to name a few.

The festival is operated by the 501(c)(3) Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association and produced by EngageLive, LLC. Proceeds go towards funding year-round arts programs and scholarships benefitting 20 graduating seniors from local public magnet arts high schools each year. The association also maintains the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery and presents special exhibitions throughout the year at Mayfair in the Grove.

The Casino @ Dania Beach Presents Rock the Block A Free Family-Friendly Food Truck Event 12/18/21

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The Casino @ Dania Beach Presents Rock the Block A Free Family-Friendly Food Truck Event
Sunday, 12/18/2021-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Just in time for the holidays, The Casino @ Dania Beach is hosting its first-ever Rock the Block food truck event on Saturday, December 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This festive, family-friendly event will be held outside in the casino’s spacious parking lot and feature a variety of delicious menu items from The Greek, Red Zeppelin, Jerk it, Chef Jimmy Dean, NY Phat Pies, Kobschies Ice cream and Outside the Box.

Admission is free and includes live entertainment by the talented School of Rock’s West Broward Chapter. Plus, a special guest appearance by Santa Claus.

Hot Cider, Vintage Tableware, Handcrafted Gifts, and More at the Cecilia + Cozette Open House 11/20/21

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Hot Cider, Vintage Tableware, Handcrafted Gifts, and More at the Cecilia + Cozette Open House
Saturday, 11/20/2021-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
Cecilia + Cozette
3725 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us on Saturday, November 20th for our next Open House! Come discover Cecilia + Cozette’s curated selection of high quality vintage tableware and handcrafted gifts. Peruse our unique selection of plates, glassware, accessories, handmade cards, artisan candles and more while enjoying a cup of hot cider! Special day-of deals!

Open from 12 noon to 5 pm at 3725 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.

15th Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand 12/2/21

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15th Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand
Thursday, 12/02/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand is back – live and in-person – on Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with new special guest host, Jacey Birch, WPLG News Anchor.

For the past 14 years, Galleria has proudly hosted this high energy event which showcases a stellar roster of prominent men who are making a positive impact in our community. Supporters can be there in-person or choose to vote for their favorite man of style with proceeds benefiting 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:

• Tim Bascombe, Founder & CEO, The Bascombe Brokerage (Broward Public Library Foundation)
• Eamonn Caulfield, VP Transformation Services, Ultimate Software (FLITE Center)
• Steve Climie, President, South Aviation Group (Jack & Jill Children’s Center)
• Rory Cooksey, Director of Growth, WheelHouse IT (HANDY)
• Tim Curtin, Executive Director of Community Services, Memorial Healthcare System (Art and Culture Center Hollywood)
• Andrew Koenig, Chief Operating Officer, City Furniture (Covenant House Florida)
• Eric Lachs, Public Information Officer, City of Sunrise (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Paul Minoff, Shareholder and Litigation Team, Gray Robinson (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Aaron Rothenberg, Esq., Attorney, Coffey Trial Law (Broward Center for the Performing Arts)
• Matthew Sacco, Government Consultant, Rubin Turnbull & Associates (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Jared Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Broward Health Coral Springs (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Reggie Zachariah, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Kids in Distress)

As an added twist, the 2020 men of style honorees will also take a walk on the runway since they never got to experience the excitement of a live event. Last year, the voting challenge replaced the in-person event and raised nearly $68,000.

Guests will be treated to gourmet selections from Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Moksha Indian Brasserie, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Cucina Caruso and others to be announced. An open bar and live entertainment are also on the menu. 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. An afterparty will be held at Blue Martini.

Event sponsors and contributors include South Florida Ford as the title sponsor, Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, and supporting sponsors Macy’s, Dillard’s, Memorial Healthcare System, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, Blue Martini, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille.

In-person event tickets are $150 per person which includes complimentary valet parking. Tickets are only available through any of the 12 participating charities. Online voting, $25 per vote, is available at www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style. Online supporters are encouraged to vote for their favorite man/charity by noon on December 2. Online votes and ticket sales count toward the announcement of the winning man of style who will be announced at the live event and receive an additional financial contribution for his designated charity.

Rock the Ribbon World AIDS Day Kick Off Presented by World AIDS Museum and Galleria Fort Lauderdale 12/1/21

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Rock the Ribbon World AIDS Day Kick Off Presented by World AIDS Museum and Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 12/01/2021-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will kick off World AIDS Day on December 1 with Rock the Ribbon, a public event designed to raise awareness and voices in unison for global health!

Rock The Ribbon will commence at 8:30 a.m. with a gathering of elected officials including City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. Special performances by the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus under the direction of Gary Keating, Camie Liz and DJ Aulden Brown will add flair to rock the crowd. The event will take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at WAM’s Rock The Ribbon page.

The public is also invited to view a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt which portrays powerful stories of activism, love, healing, hope and remembrance to connect the story of HIV/AIDS to the important issues impacting our nation, today. The quilt is on display through Dec. 10.

According to National AIDS Memorial, 40 years into the AIDS pandemic, more than 700,000 lives in the U.S. have been lost to AIDS and more than 1.1 million people live with HIV and an estimated 1 in 7 people do not know they have HIV. In the last figures reported in 2018, Black/African American gay and bisexual men account for the largest number of new HIV diagnoses.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt was conceived in November of 1985 by long-time San Francisco gay rights activist Cleve Jones. On October 11, 1987, the Quilt was displayed for the first time on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It covered a space larger than a football field and included 1,920 panels. Today, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is an epic 54-ton tapestry that includes nearly 50,000 panels dedicated to more than 105,000 individuals. It is the premiere symbol of the AIDS pandemic, a living memorial to a generation lost to AIDS and an important HIV prevention education tool. With hundreds of thousands of people contributing their talents to making the memorial panels, and tens of thousands of volunteers to help display it, the Quilt is considered the largest community arts project in history.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt Display and World AIDS Day kickoff ceremony are sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Our Fund, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

For more information, please visit www.worldaidsmuseum.org or call (954) 390-0550.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale Presents An All Out Holiday Featuring “Breakfast With Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants 11/20/21

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale Presents An All Out Holiday Featuring “Breakfast With Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Saturday, 11/20/2021-, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants – The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Admission is $25 per person; children under the age of two admitted free. Reservations are required. Please call (954) 564-1036.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents an All Out Holiday featuring “Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants on Saturday, November 20, 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 admitted free. Reservations are required. Please call (954) 564-1036.

For more information, call the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale at (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization State of the Region Annual Awards 11/19/21

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Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization State of the Region Annual Awards
Friday, 11/19/2021-, 11:30 am-01:30 pm
Signature Grand
6900 W. State Road 84,
Davie, Florida, 33317
Website
Cost: Luncheon tickets are $70 per person or $700 per table.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

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 first annual State of the Region Annual Awards. This inaugural event will coincide with the release of the Broward MPO’s annual report, sharing success stories from a challenging year. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 19, at the Signature Grand in Davie.

Former Hollywood Commissioner and immediate past Broward MPO board chair Richard Blattner will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Champion Award will be presented to the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Fort Lauderdale Chapter. The Visionary Award will be presented to Florida House of Representatives member Christine Hunschofsky [D-96]. Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose will be honored with the Community Impact Award. Special guest host for the luncheon is Jacey Birch, morning news anchor for WPLG Local 10 and featured speaker Anant Dinamani from Deloitte Consulting.

The event is sponsored by the City of Hollywood/Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency; Florida Power & Light Company; T.Y. Lin; Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors; Kimley Horn; South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri Rail; Tindale Oliver; Goodman Public Relations; the Downtown Transportation Management Association; The Brand Advocates and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman.

Luncheon tickets are $70 per person or $700 per table. To reserve tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/BMPO-AnnualAwards.

Shops at Merrick Park’s “Back to Tradition” Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Featuring Preston Howell of NBC’S The Voice 11/18/21

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Shops at Merrick Park’s “Back to Tradition” Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Featuring Preston Howell of NBC’S The Voice
Thursday, 11/18/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, will present “Back to Tradition,” its 18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, on Thursday, November 18, 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 Preston Howell, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice. 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 Miami’s Preston Howell of NBC’s The Voice who will serenade attendees with holiday favorites. Howell was one of just eight singers to turn four chairs during the blind auditions on The Voice Season 17. The teen accomplished the feat with a cover of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” by The Mamas and the Papas, landing a spot on Team John Legend.

The Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes will add to the festive spirit along with face painters, holiday costumed characters and a 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 introduce a new 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 2022.

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

Sunset Rooftop Happy Hour at AC Hotel Sawgrass Mills 11/11/21

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Sunset Rooftop Happy Hour at AC Hotel Sawgrass Mills
Thursday, 11/11/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
AC Hotel Sawgrass Mills
1870 Sawgrass Mills Circle,
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join AC Hotel Sawgrass Mills for happy hour at the Horizon Rooftop Bar.

Dancing and drinking with a view.

Offering happy hour all night

The Wild Things at Joia Beach 10/30/21

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The Wild Things at Joia Beach
Saturday, 10/30/2021-, 01:00 pm-11:00 pm
Joia Beach
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $100 – $150

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

This Halloween weekend, get into the spirit with two spooktacular parties at Joia Beach. On October 30th,enjoy a fully immersive night with a white sand dance floor overlooking an iconic downtown Miami skyline in The Wild Things Halloween with ‘Trusted Third Party’ and Denial Events. While on property, sip on The Joia Beach Necromancer ($17) while dancing the night away. Joia Beach Necromancer is made with Pernod Absinthe, Lillet Blanc, Saint Germain, fresh lemon juice and Monkey 47 Gin.

Oolite Arts Shines Spotlight on 2021 Winners of The Ellies at Virtual Awards Ceremony 10/27/21

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Oolite Arts Shines Spotlight on 2021 Winners of The Ellies at Virtual Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 10/27/2021-, 07:00 pm-
Website
Cost: Free

From a graphic novel detailing the events of Operation: Pedro Pan, to the launch of a magazine for Black women and non-binary individuals, and a Carol City Museum set up within an artist’s home, the 46 winners of The Ellies, Miami’s Visual Arts Awards, will share $500,000 to bring a variety of bold project ideas to life. Presented by Oolite Arts, The Ellies are considered to be one of the city’s most noteworthy funding opportunities for Miami-based visual artists.

Oolite Arts will recognize the diverse group of 2021 winners at a virtual awards ceremony at 7 p.m. EST on Wednesday, October 27. To RSVP for the awards ceremony, visit https://oolitearts.org/ellies

Free and open to the public.

305-674-8278 | 924 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Harvey E. Oyer, III 10/14/21

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Harvey E. Oyer, III
Thursday, 10/14/2021-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
Website
Cost: Free, live interactive Zoom session

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will feature beloved award-winning children’s author, adventurer and historian Harvey E. Oyer, III on the next October 14 noon segment of its “Meet the Author” interactive Zoom series. The free series takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Viewers may register at https://bit.ly/HFLMeetTheAuthorOyer.

Harvey E. Oyer, III is a fifth generation Floridian and is descended from one of the earliest pioneer families in South Florida. He is the great-great grandson of Captain Hannibal Dillingham Pierce and his wife Margretta Moore Pierce, who in 1872 became one of the first non-Native American families to settle in Southeast Florida. Oyer is the great-grandnephew of Charlie Pierce, the subject of his best-selling children’s book series, Adventures of Charlie Pierce, which has won numerous awards. Copies of the series are available for purchase at www.theadventuresofcharliepierce.com.

A partner in the law firm of Shutts & Bowen LLP and formerly an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University Honors College, Oyer is a fifth generation native Floridian and served for seven years as the chairman of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. He served as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and is presently a director of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Good Samaritan Hospital, the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, and the South Florida Science Center.

Oyer has received numerous awards, including selection into Best Lawyers in America, the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. In 2010, he was awarded the Judge James R. Knott Historical Contribution Award by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. In 2009, The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation gave him their Individual Distinguished Service Award and in 2008 the Florida Association of Museums named him Trustee of the Year. He was named one of the 100 Most Influential Floridians by Florida International magazine and one of the 25 Most Powerful People in Palm Beach County by the Palm Beacher magazine. Oyer is a noted writer and lecturer on topics ranging from law, history, and archaeology to international laws regarding antiquities trafficking and cultural property protection. He holds degrees in economics, archaeology, and law, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and was a Rotary Foundation Scholar at the Australian National University. Oyer holds a master’s degree in archaeology from Cambridge University and worked in various parts of the world as an underwater archaeologist. He is a member of the Explorers Club, has skied to the North Pole, and served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps.

Oyer joins esteemed writers including New York Times bestselling author Laura Duksta, Cesar A. Becerra, Dr. Joe Knetsch, Y.M. Masson, architect and historic preservation consultant Arthur Jay Marcus, historian John Bailey, plus novelists Kingsley Guy and Donn R. Colee, Jr. as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious “Meet the Author” series, a chance to converse with Florida-based writers, launched in February. Upcoming novelists will be announced.

History Fort Lauderdale is currently 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, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, on Twitter @FTLHistory and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida 10/30/21

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25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Saturday, 10/30/2021-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Superyacht Pavilion at Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $100 (online service charges not included); Tickets are limited.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, has set the date of Saturday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m., for its 25th annual History Makers fundraiser at the Superyacht Pavilion facility on the south grounds of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (2301 SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The special event, taking place during this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, will honor the Denison Family (Denison Yachting), Broward County yachting industry forerunners, with a History Makers Pioneer Family Award and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) CEO Phil Purcell will accept a Legacy Business Award for the organization’s 60+ years of industry and service at the event that commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Denison Yachting (formerly Broward Marine) and its workforce were largely responsible for much of the marine industry that developed over the course of their 50 years of yacht construction that started on the south fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale. In 1948, on their honeymoon, Frank and Gertrude Denison decided to buy a boat yard on the New River and shortly, thereafter, became the largest employer in Broward County, as well as the largest defense contractor in Florida. The contracts they secured for the construction of US Navy minesweepers during this time period led to the construction of large motor yachts. The Denison’s yachting business, launched in the early 1950s with the construction of the largest yacht built in the US, post WWII, the ALISA V, eventually led them to become most prolific large yacht builder in the world in 1993. The first of only two yacht builders in the US to have received this recognition.

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), now celebrating its 60th anniversary, is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast United States. It is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 111,000 middle class jobs in Broward County and 142,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $8.9 billion in Broward County and $12 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the nonprofit trade group is focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members, their customers, communities and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Through the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, advocacy efforts, programs and services of MIASF have combined to raise the professionalism of the industry and awareness of its impact and contributions by the public, elected, and regulatory officials at the local, state, and federal levels. Members have fostered a reputation for the region to be known as the goods and service center of the world for the yachting and marine community.

Previous History Maker honorees have included The Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, The Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 2021 History Makers fundraiser is presented by Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Roscioli Yachting Center and Ocean Wine & Spirits. It is sponsored at the platinum level by Bradford Marine, Rick Case Automotive, Informa Markets and Tavistock with additional support from Hudson Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Lank Oil, Lauderdale Marina, Lawless, Edwards & Warren, Rybovich, Tripp Scott, Derecktor, Gray Robinson, Westport Yachts, International Yacht Brokers Association, Merrimac Ventures, Engineered Yacht Solutions, Westrec Marinas, J.R. Dunn, Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A., Teakdecking Systems, Nautical Structures and Moore & Company.

Tickets for this year’s 25th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2021 or via email at info@flhc.org. Tickets are limited.

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 at @FTLHistory.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Making Waves: A Visual History of the Marine Industry in Fort Lauderdale” at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 10/11/21

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Making Waves: A Visual History of the Marine Industry in Fort Lauderdale” at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Monday, 10/11/2021-11/01/2021, 11:00 am-
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Making Waves: A Visual History of the Marine Industry in Fort Lauderdale,” from October 11 through November 1, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). The exhibit, serving as an extension of History Fort Lauderdale’s newest permanent installation, “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” is designed to coincide with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and chronicles the marine pioneers and companies that contributed to the city’s rise to yachting fame.

This free engaging exhibit showcases nearly 40 never-before-displayed hand-tinted, black and white and color photos and illustrations from the 1890s to the present. Included are images of Seminole ancestors in dugouts navigating waterways, aerial views of Bahia Mar and Lauderdale Marinas, Pier Sixty-Six pre-construction, Intracoastal cruising, Broward Marine and King Boat Works craftsmen and more. Also included will be a tribute to this year’s 25th anniversary History Fort Lauderdale History Makers event honorees – the Denison Family (Denison Yachting) and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), now celebrating its 60th anniversary. History Makers, commending individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale, will take place on Saturday, October 30, at the Superyacht Pavilion at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina.

Visitors interested in exploring more of the city’s history in-depth are encouraged to visit the new History Fort Lauderdale exhibit, “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” which, through artifacts and photos, weaves the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers. Always a means of travel, now a lifestyle, Fort Lauderdale’s waterways have been and continue to be a vital part of community life.

History Fort Lauderdale is currently 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, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, on Twitter @FTLHistory and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

“Ofrendas” and Florida Día de los Muertos at History Fort Lauderdale 10/3/21

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“Ofrendas” and Florida Día de los Muertos at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 10/03/2021-11/02/2021, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale – New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 adults; $12 seniors and $7 students. Free for members, military and children ages six and under. Some events are free.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, invites guests to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Ofrendas,” its annual homage to the colorful traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. This year’s cultural exhibit, opening Sunday, October 3 and running through Tuesday, November 2, will showcase “Inspiración Frida,” a fine art exhibition by Heather Calderon, and creative community memorial altars or “ofrendas” covered in photographs, flowers and favorite items of the dearly departed plus performances throughout the duration of the exhibit.

“Ofrendas” will kick off with a Family Fun Day opening ceremony on October 3 with Simply Puppet’s shadow puppet storytelling followed by an in-person (and live streamed) Community Conversation about the history of Día de los Muertos later in the month and a closing event Florida Day of the Dead Celebration Skeleton Processional along the Riverwalk and New River Inn.

Activities and events for this year’s “Ofrendas” are as follows:

Sunday, October 3, from 11a.m. – 3 p.m.; “Ofrendas” and “Inspiración Frida” Opening;
Free
Celebrate another year of life and the remembrance of loved ones in preparation for Día de los Muertos. Enjoy art, dance and of course, puppetry featuring Simply Puppets’ “Godmother Death” and sugar skull characters from Florida Day of the Dead. RSVP at https://bit.ly/HFLOfrendas2021

Monday, October 18, at 6 p.m.; Community Conversation: Día de los Muertos
Open to the public. Suggested donation of $10.
Join History Fort Lauderdale for a live (and streaming) Día de los Muertos Community Conversation with the Consulado General de Mexico en Miami and Instituto Cultural de Mexico.
RSVP required at https://bit.ly/HFLOfrendasConversation2021. Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m.; Florida Day of the Dead Celebration’s Skeleton Processional; 4 – 8 p.m. Exhibition Closing Event; Free
Bring your family to History Fort Lauderdale to experience South Florida’s internationally renowned 12th Annual Skeleton Processional featuring giant sugar skull puppets, beautiful costumes, music and more! Plus, it’s the last chance to view the “Ofrendas” exhibition from 4 – 8 p.m. Sponsored by Riverwalk, City of Fort Lauderdale, Damn Good Hospitality, Puppet Guild of Fort Lauderdale and Puppet Network.

In compliance with health guidelines, visitors to History Fort Lauderdale will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available at the front desk admission point and all surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned multiple times a day, per CDC guidelines. Additionally, guests will be asked to sign-in, daily, for contact tracing.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to showcase a variety of annual multicultural exhibits highlighting Latin, African American and Caribbean artists sharing their views of history. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a history of the city’s yachting rise to fame, “The Bryans 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, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale 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 http://bit.ly/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 and on Instagram @ftlhistory and subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

¡Toma! CityPlace Doral to Host Exhilarating, Free Hispanic Heritage Event! 10/9/21

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¡Toma! CityPlace Doral to Host Exhilarating, Free Hispanic Heritage Event!
Saturday, 10/09/2021-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

For the first time since it opened in 2017, CityPlace Doral is hosting a fun-filled Hispanic Heritage event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Guests will enjoy an exhilarating evening of music and performances and the 2021 International Music and Dance Festival on Oct. 9, 4-8 p.m.

The 2021 International Music and Dance Festival will feature performances showcasing the culture of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela from 4-6 p.m. Then, Barranquillero Musico, Singer, and Producer/Composer Felipe Molinares will dazzle with an exciting musical performance at 7 p.m.

Guests can sip beer samples and enter to win a prize package from VezaSur Brewing, a Miami-born brewery with Latin and American roots, or indulge in an array of exquisite, hand-rolled premium cigars from 4-8 p.m.

The Biltmore Hotel Halloween Party 10/22/21

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The Biltmore Hotel Halloween Party
Friday, 10/22/2021-, 08:00 pm-
The Biltmore hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: $180 for members, $200 for general admission

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Biltmore invites you to bring out your most frightful mask for a spooky and unforgettable night to celebrate the 8th annual Halloween Party. Dress to impress the celebrity filled panel of judges as the Biltmore will have 3 different costume contest categories including: Best Couple, Most Creative (must be handmade), and Best Group (max 6 people). Prepare yourself for an endless buffet dinner while enjoying the open bar.

Before September 30th – $200 Per Person | $180 Members
After September 30th – $250 Per Person | $220 Members

Guests must be at least 21 years of age.

Diversity Honors, Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 10/9/21

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Diversity Honors, Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Saturday, 10/09/2021-, 07:00 pm-
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $250 per person (plus a service fee); Virtual option available

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

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 return on Saturday, October 9, at 7 p.m. to recognize those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. This year’s significant event that will coincide with LGBT+ History Month will honor stage and screen acting legend and philanthropist Julie Newmar (Catwoman, “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar”) with the DMK Harvey Milk Foundation ICON Award, social influencer Brian Christopher with the Harvey Milk Foundation Visibility Medal, Lithuanian filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas with the Harvey Milk Foundation LGBTQ Champion Award and Visit Lauderdale with the Alan Schubert Award. Receiving the prestigious Diversity Honors awards are Director of Transgender Equality for Equality Florida Action, Inc. Gina Duncan, attorney and activist Shenika “Nik” Harris, Executive Director for Legal Aid Service of Broward County Anthony J. Karrat and entrepreneur Linda Rae.

The celebratory evening will include an elegant cocktail reception featuring a balloon pop and a raffle of luxury items followed by a seated dinner with an open bar, the awards presentation and live entertainment by Company B (“Fascinated”). The special event will be emceed by Jacey Birch, WPLG news anchor, with awards presented by Stuart Milk as the co-founder and board president of the Harvey Milk Foundation. Mandatory COVID-19 rapid testing begins at 4 p.m.

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. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Harvey Milk’s historic service.

Diversity Honors is exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, home of the world’s first Guitar Hotel, with Platinum Sponsor DMK – Danne Montague-King.

Additional sponsors are Stoli Vodka, Juniper Gin, Macy’s, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Ludwig Framemakers, South Florida Gay News, OutClique magazine, HotSpots Media Group. WPLG Local 10, Truist, AHF – AIDS Healthcare Foundation, BHG – Bankers Healthcare Group, FREE – Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets are $250 per person, plus a service fee, for the cocktail chic event. A virtual experience is available for the same price complete with a basket delivery from Red Chair Catering. To reserve tickets or for event details and Covid-19 safety guidelines, please visit www.DiversityHonors.org.

Eat Your Heart Out 10/7/21

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Eat Your Heart Out
Thursday, 10/07/2021-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

“Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations, celebrity servers, entertainment and a silent auction returns to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 7, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s highly anticipated event that benefits the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children, will honor the Moss Foundation as Child Advocate of the Year 2021.

Arlene Borenstein of the South Florida SunSentinel’s “Let’s Go South Florida,” an arts, culture and culinary lovers feature series, will host this year’s social occasion which will feature an impressive roster of dining venues that will spice-up the event in support of Heart Gallery. Restaurants providing guests with a dazzling array of epicurean bites include Andy’s Live Fire Grill + Bar, Anthony’s Runway 84, Boatyard, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Restaurants & Winery, Culinary Republic, Dunkin’, Eddie V’s, Funky Buddha Brewery, Lips Fort Lauderdale, MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, Press & Grind Café, Riverside Market and Café, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven, Tarpon River Brewing and Takato.

Moss Foundation will receive Heart Gallery’s Child Advocate of the Year award as dedicated to assisting other charitable organizations throughout the nation under the leadership of President Chad Moss. Created by Moss & Associates, a national privately held construction firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the foundation prides itself in giving back to communities and enhancing surrounding areas. Moss Foundation has made an impact on local not for profit organizations such as Arc Broward, Broward Public Library Foundation, HANDY, Jack & Jill Children’s Center and others.

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 8th 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 include the Advanced Roofing, Band of Brothers – Christian Foundation, XOJET, Burdette Beckmann Inc., City & Shore magazine, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Holland & Knight, Hudson Family Foundation, KO Lawyers, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Moss Foundation, OutClique magazine, Related Group, Shady Vodka, Toothaker.org and Walter Duke + Partners.

Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Tickets are available by visiting heartgalleryofbroward.org/products/eat-your-heart-out. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008.

PAMM Pride Night 9/16/21

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PAMM Pride Night
Thursday, 09/16/2021-, 06:00 pm-10:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: General admission $16. PAMM members free.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrate Miami Beach Pride at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) with dinner, drag, and a movie!

Start your evening off with dinner and drag at Verde from 6-8:30pm (reservations required). Throughout the evening, take a guided Pride tour of the art inside the galleries or enjoy drinks on the terrace. As the sun sets, grab a seat on the waterfront terrace for a special showing of “The Birdcage” at 8:30pm. Drag performers will spice up the classic movie with live commentary and sass.

Brenda Alford’s Birthday Concert 10/16/21

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Brenda Alford’s Birthday Concert
Saturday, 10/16/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:00 am
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: $20

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us for a magical night of live music with Brenda Alford and her Quintet at the Sandrell Rivers Theater!

Ms. Alford is joined in this concert by Venezuelan pianist and album producer, Antulio Mora, the renowned bassist, Paul Shewchuk, the brilliant drummer, J.D. Anderson, and the great Jesse Jones, Jr. on saxophone.
The Brenda Alford Quintet will have you tapping your toes to the swinging rhythms of some of the greatest jazz standards from her mentors and idols, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, and Billie Holliday.

You’ll hear the soulful jazz side of Aretha Franklin as well as some of the unique arrangements that were created by and for Brenda– a real testament to her artistry.
Music from Brenda Alford’s latest cd, “Messages…Songs for the Soul” will be included in this concert!

COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: Read more at: Masks and temperature checks are required and social distancing will be enforced.

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).

Sponsors: Thank you to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Cultural Division, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Laura Duksta 9/9/21

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Laura Duksta
Thursday, 09/09/2021-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm

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Cost: Free, live interactive Zoom session

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History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will feature New York Times bestselling children’s author Laura Duksta on the next September 9 noon segment of its “Meet the Author” interactive Zoom series. The free series takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Viewers may register at https://bit.ly/HFLMeetTheAuthorDuksta .

Laura Duksta is an Ambassador of Love and author of the New York Times bestselling children’s books, l Love You More and I’ll Hug You More. Originally self-published, I Love You More has now sold nearly a million copies in seven languages. Her fourth title, No Matter What, I Love You – You Are My Sister, You Are My Brother, is due for release 2021. Signed copies are available at https://www.lauraduksta.com.

Duksta felt from a young age that she was meant to travel the world, meet her brothers and sisters and share the message of love. She lost all her hair to a condition called Alopecia Areata at the age of eleven. She shares her own hero’s journey to self-love and acceptance, letting us know we have the power to heal and transform our biggest challenges into our greatest gifts. Duksta is fulfilling her mission of generating the conversation of love around the world through her books, school programs and inspirational talks. She has delivered her well-received presentation “Empowering YOU to Shine!” to 100,000+ students and educators across the country, as well as for a diverse array of groups and organizations. Her work has been featured in/on dozens of blogs, magazines, newspapers, radio programs and TV shows, including USA Today, the Miami Herald, the Sun-Sentinel and Boca Magazine, Whoopi Goldberg, Sally Jesse Rafael and more. Some of the biggest hearts in the publishing world endorse Duksta’s books and programs, including Wayne Dyer, and co-authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.

Duksta joins previous novelists Cesar A. Becerra, Dr. Joe Knetsch and Y.M. Masson, architect and historic preservation consultant Arthur Jay Marcus, historian John Bailey, plus authors Kingsley Guy and Donn R. Colee, Jr. as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious “Meet the Author” series, a chance to converse with Florida-based writers, launched in February. Upcoming novelists will be announced.

History Fort Lauderdale is currently 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, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, on Twitter @FTLHistory and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef Stephen Puhr In-person During Cooking with The Galleria LIVE – A Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County 8/28/21

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Meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef Stephen Puhr In-person During Cooking with The Galleria LIVE – A Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County
Saturday, 08/28/2021-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $20 per person; space is limited for this special benefit

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Cooking with The Galleria LIVE returns with an opportunity to meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants’ Chef and Senior Area Culinary Operations Manager Stephen Puhr on Saturday, August 28, at 2 p.m. This special culinary experience will benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children.

A limited audience will take their gourmet cooking skills to the next level as Chef Puhr prepares Classic Tomato Bruschetta, Gnocchi Carbonara and Cooper’s Hawk Berry Crisp. Then, attendees will sample this delicious trio while receiving tips on the perfect wine pairings.

For the past year, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed engaging cooking demonstrations virtually, as part of Cooking with The Galleria’s free online series. The Galleria has provided educational and spirited culinary tutorials about how to prepare and serve delicious dishes including Filet Medallions and Parmesan Crusted Lobster Tails, Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops, Bone-in, Dry-rubbed Pork Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, Gruyere French Omelette, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Seafood Paella, Shrimp and Grits and Carne Asada Fajitas. These archived recorded livestream demonstrations can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited for this special edition of Cooking with The Galleria LIVE. Guests may register at https://bit.ly/MeetChefStephenPuhr.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is open, as well.

For additional upcoming events and information about Cooking with The Galleria LIVE or The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supplies Drive at Walmart 8/6/21

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supplies Drive
Friday, 08/06/2021-08/08/2021, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
The Salvation Army of Broward County
1445 W. Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

With children returning to the classroom after the pandemic, school supplies will be critical to helping them prepare and succeed. The Salvation Army of Broward County is partnering with Walmart, once again, to “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies to help underserved children in Broward County. The drive will take place from Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8, and will offer generous supporters several ways to donate – via Walmart’s online registry, through the organization’s secure donation portal and via drop-offs. All supplies will be distributed to school-aged children in need in Broward County just in time for the start of the new school year on Wednesday, August 18.

The Salvation Army of Broward County is currently seeking a variety of supplies including pencils, pens, calculators, paper, folders, spiral notebooks, binders, colored markers, glue sticks and more.

Individuals and businesses seeking to donate to The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” Virtual School Supplies Drive may purchase items securely through https://tinyurl.com/StuffTheBus2021 or visit the following Walmart locations to shop and drop-off:

• 4700 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL 33330
• 301 State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33023
• 6001 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Monetary donations can be made directly via The Salvation Army’s secure website at https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/browardschoolsupplies.

Supplies may also be shipped to or dropped-off through August 15 at The Salvation Army of Broward County headquarters at 1445 W. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

Walmart and The Salvation Army have partnered for more than 30 years to meet community needs through a range of social services, helping individuals and families overcome poverty and economic hardships. In addition to its school supplies drive, The Salvation Army of Broward County is feeding thousands of residents-in-need through its Food Pantry. Each Thursday, trusted Army experts provide non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more hundreds of underserved families. The organization also provides meals-to-go services for the homeless, its residents and other impoverished individuals.

For more information, contact Robert Beasley, The Salvation Army of Broward County, at (954) 712-2480 or via email at Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Cesar A. Becerra 8/12/21

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Meet the Author” Zoom Series Featuring Cesar A. Becerra
Thursday, 08/12/2021-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
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Cost: Free, live interactive Zoom session

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will feature Florida historian Cesar A. Becerra on the next August 12 noon segment of its “Meet the Author” interactive Zoom series. The new free series takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Viewers may register at https://bit.ly/HFLMeetTheAuthorBecerra.

Cesar A. Becerra is the author of Orange Blossom 2.0, a soon-to-be-released novel debuting in conjunction with the City of Miami’s 125th anniversary. Orange Blossom 2.0 is based on Becerra’s decades of research that tells the true story of the founding of Miami and the remarkable contributions of landowner, developer and savvy businesswoman Mary Brickell who seems to have been largely overlooked and overshadowed in the pages of our past. The book is available for purchase at www.sofloweird.com/product-page/orange-blossom-2-0

A South Florida historian who’s taken part in chronicling and sharing the stories of the region for more than two decades, Becerra is the author of half a dozen books ranging from hiking the Appalachian Trail to the logging history of the Big Cypress Preserve. Becerra is an avid explorer who drove through all 50 states in a one-year road trip to rediscover America for The Travel Channel. He has also hiked the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, in 388 days through 14 states and 4 seasons. Becerra is former publisher of The Everglade Magazine, an award winning publication printed during Everglades National Park’s 50th anniversary. He has walked, hiked, slogged, canoed, kayaked, airboated and swamp buggied all across the Everglades. In 1997, The Miami Herald named him an “Everglades Evangelist.” Cesar’s love for the past and sense of adventure is where his two worlds unite. He has a penchant for hidden history and knows no boundaries or distances when it comes to searching for it.

Becerra joins previous novelists Dr. Joe Knetsch and Y.M. Masson, architect and historic preservation consultant Arthur Jay Marcus, historian John Bailey, plus authors Kingsley Guy and Donn R. Colee, Jr. as part of History Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious “Meet the Author” series, a chance to converse with Florida-based writers, launched in February. Upcoming novelists will be announced.

History Fort Lauderdale is currently 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, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, on Twitter @FTLHistory and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration 2021 8/14/21

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Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration 2021
Saturday, 08/14/2021-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us for our 4th Annual Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration!

In honor of our namesake Chief Sandrell Rivers’ birthday, Fantasy Theatre Factory is honored to present a spectacular evening of distinctly uplifting music, visual art, poetry, fashion and more! Local tastemakers from diverse backgrounds will pay tribute to the life and work of the late and beloved Chief Sandrell Rivers. The entire community is invited to join us for live arts performances, networking, and a cultural celebration in the name of our hometown icon.

FTF’s Sandrell Rivers Day will be recognizing a member of the Liberty City community who works to improve and enrich the lives of its residents. This year’s recipient is Latousha Daniels, president and CEO of Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI).

Co-Hosting this wonderful night will be Ashlee Thomas, president of the Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE), and renowned actor, aerialist and all-around entertainer Luckner “Lucky” Bruno. With performances by the Jesse Jones, Jr., Quartet; The Harden Project; dancers Alia and Emily Ricca; rap and spoken-word artist and community activist Blaze Carter; FTF’s Theater Summer Camp and many more!

Parking Garage- 6104 NW 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127

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).

COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: Read our guidelines: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening

Thank you to our Sponsors: The Sunshine Jazz Organization, The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners

Hemingway Day at FREEHOLD Miami 7/22/21

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Hemingway Day at FREEHOLD Miami
Thursday, 07/22/2021-, 06:00 pm-
FREEHOLD Miami
2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

FREEHOLD Miami is hosting its annual Hemingway Day on Thursday, July 22. The event celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s birthday with live music, salsa dancing, DJs, cigar rolling and casino games.

Transforming FREEHOLD Miami into Old Havana to honor the legendary author, the venue will serve up classic Cuban cuisine and lively libations to celebrate Papa Hemingway accordingly. In support of those directly impacted by the recent events in Cuba, FREEHOLD Hospitality’s fourth annual Hemingway Day will benefit The Center For A Free Cuba, a 501c3 not-for-profit charity whose mission is “to promote a peaceful transition to a Cuba that respects human rights and political and economic freedoms.” Havana Rum Club has further sponsored the event, donating all proceeds from each FREEHOLD location (Miami, Brooklyn and Union Square).

Doors open at 6pm and reservations are recommended.

“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Mizner Park Cultural Center 8/28/21

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“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Mizner Park Cultural Center
Saturday, 08/28/2021-, 08:00 pm-
Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Website
Cost: $45 for general admission; $55 for “front row” VIP

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In response to an overwhelming demand, “ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” has added a second show on Saturday, August 28, at 8 p.m. at Mizner Park Cultural Center. Tickets are already flying fast for this spectacular experience that boasts a cast of jaw-dropping celebrity illusionist female impersonators who bring famous classic stars to life with uncanny detail as produced and created by South Florida’s drag impresario Nicole Halliwell (TLC’s I am Jazz, America’s Got Talent).

As evidenced by its recently sold-out first evening and previous packed engagements, “ICONS” has proven to be an audience favorite with great reviews heralding its unforgettable
nostalgia experience. Show-goers can sing along with meticulously recreated favorite classic stars and songs from Barbra Streisand, Cher, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, and additional performances from stars including Etta James, Totie Fields, Ella Fitzgerald and more – all on one stage!

The dazzling production features South Florida homegrown talent and noteworthy performers including Joanna James as Barbra Streisand, Michael Dean as Cher, Champagne T. Bordeaux as Whitney Houston, Asheeria Pryce as Gladys Knight, Erika Norell as Liza Minelli, Nicole Halliwell as Bette Midler and more.

Tickets are on sale, now, starting at $45 for general admission and $55 for “front row” VIP and can be purchased by visiting www.iconsdragshow.com or calling (844) 672-2849.

ABOUT NICOLE HALLIWELL
With a 15-year career spanning venues across the country, Nicole Halliwell is the go-to for all things drag in South Florida. The most frequently hired drag personality in the state for the last five years, Halliwell produces, performs, manages, and emcees more than 30 shows per month. Responsible for the five largest drag concepts in Florida – Hilariously Inappropriate Drag Queen Bingo, Queenz The Drag Experience, “ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion”, Hocus Pocus Live, and #DRINKNDRAG plus countless special events, she is no stranger to building extravagant and unforgettable entertainment showcasing her irreverent observational humor, side-splitting one-liners and unrelenting wit. When away from the local stage, Nicole has been seen on the small screen (America’s Got Talent, I Am Jazz, Entertainment Tonight, Deco Drive), in print
(Instinct, New Times, Daily Mail), and entertaining audiences at mega-fan pop culture conventions. She has also been featured as the face of Hard Rock International’s Pride Campaign. Learn more about Nicole at www.nicolehalliwell.com.

ABOUT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER
Since its opening in 2008, the Mizner Park Cultural Center has become a focal point for live entertainment and theater in South Palm Beach County. Recognized for its incredible location at the south end of Mizner Park in Boca Raton, the theater features intimate sightlines and a state-of-the-art sound and light system. The location within the upscale Mizner Park shopping center is perfect to grab a bite to eat before the show, stroll the sidewalks and enjoy the many wonderful shops and boutiques surrounding the theater. The Mizner Park Cultural Center is truly a remarkable venue that hosts events for all tastes. A memorable evening awaits at Mizner Park Cultural Center located at 201 West Plaza Real in Boca Raton, just a short drive from Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Manalapan, Lantana, and West Palm Beach. For more information and ticket information, call (844) MPCC-TIX or (844) 672-2849 or visit miznerparkculturalcenter.com.

Meet Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo In-person at a Cooking with The Galleria Live Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County 7/31/21

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Meet Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo In-person at a Cooking with The Galleria Live Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County
Saturday, 07/31/2021-, 02:00 pm-03:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $20

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

For the past year, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo’s engaging cooking demonstrations virtually, as part of Cooking with The Galleria’s free online series. Now, Seasons 52 is offering a limited opportunity to meet Chef Bravo in-person on Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m., at a special culinary experience to benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children.

Chef Bravo will be cooking a few summer BBQ ideas – quick and craveable recipes that you can whip-up at home including Melon Basil Burrata Salad With Crispy Prosciutto, Signature Blackened Mahi Fish Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa and No Bake Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake.

Through Cooking with The Galleria, Chef Bravo has provided educational and spirited culinary tutorials about how to prepare and serve delicious dishes including Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops, Bone-in, Dry-rubbed Pork Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, Gruyere French Omelette, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Seafood Paella, Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi, Shrimp and Grits and Carne Asada Fajitas. These archived recorded livestream demonstrations can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited for this special benefit edition of Cooking with The Galleria LIVE. Guests may register at https://bit.ly/MeetChefElvisBravo.

The Heart Gallery of Broward County will also partner with The Galleria for the return of “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations, celebrity servers, live entertainment and a silent auction. “Eat Your Heart Out” will take place on Thursday, October 7, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at The Galleria. Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Tickets are on sale, now, at www.heartgalleryofbroward.org.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and P.F. Chang’s are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is open, as well.

For additional upcoming events and information about Cooking with The Galleria LIVE or The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

“Nuestro Perú: 200 Años. América está de Fiesta” 7/28/21 & 7/31/21

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“Nuestro Perú: 200 Años. América está de Fiesta”
Wednesday, 07/28/2021-07/31/2021, 06:00 pm-
“Renaissance Ballroom & The Muse Center of the Arts
5910 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33144
Eventbrite
Cost: $40.00 & $125.00

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrando el bicentenario de la independencia del Perú y su aporte a la independencia de toda América, la agencia de reservas de artistas y organizadora de eventos VP Booking y su subsidiaria El Ruido Latino de la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale se complacen en anunciar sus próximos eventos titulados: “Nuestro Perú: 200 Años. América está de Fiesta”. El primer evento tendrá lugar el mismo día de la independencia, el miércoles 28 de Julio en el “Renaissance Ballroom” de la ciudad de Coral Gables de seis de la tarde a doce de la noche. El segundo evento se realizará el sábado 31 de Julio en “The Muse Center of the Arts” de la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale de seis de la tarde a dos de la mañana. Ambos eventos contarán con la presencia de la hermosa y talentosa cantante Ana Kohler, el famoso músico, director y “Showman” Santiago Silva, el ganador de “Yo Soy” imitando a Juan Gabriel, Ronald Hidalgo, el reconocido cantautor Julio García, el debut internacional de Mister Capri y la participación de otros jóvenes cantantes del sur de Florida.

Independence Day Celebration Concert 7/2/21

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Independence Day Celebration Concert
Friday, 07/02/2021-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Buy Tickets
Cost: 20-40

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra and the Miami Children’s Chorus take over the Bandshell for a spectacular evening of patriotic music celebrating Independence Day. The concert will include a dynamic and interactive multimedia concert experience with live orchestra, vocal soloists and virtual choir.

Enjoy patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful and Sousa’s famous Stars and Stripes Forever, along with your favorite Zarzuela songs selections from the hit movie, “The Greatest Showman.”

Miami Children’s Chorus concert selections include classic and contemporary choral arrangements of The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, Amazing Grace, and Gustov Holst’s “Homeland” and features works by prominent choral composers such as Z. Randall Stroope, and Andre Thomas.

Presented by Miami Beach Music Festival and the Miami Children’s Chorus.

Lincoln Road Independence Day Celebration Concert 7/3/21

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Lincoln Road Independence Day Celebration Concert
Saturday, 07/03/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Lincoln Road – 1100 block
1100 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free and open to all

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join the Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra directly on Lincoln Road for a spectacular evening of patriotic music celebrating Independence Day. The concert will include a dynamic experience with a full live orchestra and talented vocal soloists.

Enjoy patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful and Sousa’s famous Stars and Stripes Forever, along with your favorite Zarzuela songs selections from the hit movie, “The Greatest Showman.”

Find us on Lincoln Road between Alton Road and Lennox Avenue, in the 1100 block.

Ocean Drive Independence Day Celebration Concert 7/4/21

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Ocean Drive Independence Day Celebration Concert
Sunday, 07/04/2021-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Lummus Park
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

With featured performance by Loren Allred!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra and the amazing Loren Allred, the voice behind the hit song “Never Enough” from “The Greatest Showman” at Lummus Park.

Enjoy patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful and Sousa’s famous Stars and Stripes Forever, along with the best of music from the hit movie, “The Greatest Showman”

Bring your blankets and the family to enjoy sitting on the lush grass of Lummus Park for this annual tradition.

Shop Gifts, Vintage and More at the Cecilia + Cozette Open House 7/3/21

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Shop Gifts, Vintage and More at the Cecilia + Cozette Open House
Saturday, 07/03/2021-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Cecilia + Cozette
3725 Grand Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Join us on Saturday, July 3rd for our next Open House! Come discover Cecilia + Cozette’s curated selection of high quality vintage tableware and unique gifts. Just in time for Fourth of July, stop by to find a new treasure for your picnic basket or a special treat for the perfect hostess. Choose from a broad selection of plates, glassware and accessories for fun summer entertaining! Open from 12 noon to 4 pm at 3725 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/24/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Thursday, 06/24/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami Ave,,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/28/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Monday, 06/28/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive,
Miami South Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/25/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Friday, 06/25/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Miracle Mile
Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, New York, 33134-5403
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/26/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Saturday, 06/26/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Ironside
7610 NE 4th Ct,
Miami, New York, 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/29/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Tuesday, 06/29/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/27/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Sunday, 06/27/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Wynwood Art District
Wynwood Art District,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck 6/30/21

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Jovē Water’s Greatest. Summer. Ever! Hydration Truck
Wednesday, 06/30/2021-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Brickell City Centre
701 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: FreeMake this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways. Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water!  Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make this summer the Greatest. Summer. Ever! with Jovē, new alkaline bottled water clinically shown to provide deep hydration for skin and cellular health through its Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology™. Stop by the Jovē Hydration Truck to learn more about the benefits of deep hydration, receive free Jovē samples and win fun prizes and giveaways.

Spot the Hydration Truck, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Jovē water! 

Jovē is now available at your local Publix. For more information, visit: http://www.drinkjove.com and follow us on Instagram @DrinkJove

Fourth ofJuly at PAMM Presented by Perrier 7/4/21

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Fourth ofJuly at PAMM Presented by Perrier
Sunday, 07/04/2021-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: General admission $16. PAMM members free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Before your evening festivities, spend Independence Day at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presented by Perrier! Enjoy a refreshing Perrier experience, live music by Lemon City Trio, art-making activities, BBQ and drink specials at Verde Restaurant and Bar, The Juice Somm station, art tours, and more.

Free Outdoor Orchestra Concert – FSYO Touring Orchestra 6/27/21

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Free Outdoor Orchestra Concert – FSYO Touring Orchestra
Sunday, 06/27/2021-, 01:00 pm-02:15 pm
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The FSYO Touring Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Hanrich Claassen, has performed in New York, Austria, China and now they are coming to Miami to take over the Bandshell for the first time. The concert will feature well known classics and fun pop favorites from Gloria Estefan, Louis Armstrong, and more! Join us for an exciting concert that the whole family will enjoy! Presented by Classical Movements

Free registration encouraged but not required

“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Mizner Park Cultural Center 8/27/21

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“ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion” at Mizner Park Cultural Center
Friday, 08/27/2021-, 08:00 pm-
Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Website
Cost: $45 for general admission; $55 for “front row” VIP

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Following its successful 2019 sold-out debut, “ICONS • The Art of Celebrity Illusion”, will return to Mizner Park Cultural Center for one night, only, on Friday, August 27, at 8 p.m. “ICONS” boasts a cast of jaw-dropping celebrity illusionist female impersonators who bring famous classic stars to life with uncanny detail as produced and created by South Florida’s drag impresario Nicole Halliwell (TLC’s I am Jazz, America’s Got Talent).

“ICONS” has proven to be an audience favorite with great reviews heralding its unforgettable nostalgia experience. Show-goers can sing along with meticulously recreated favorite classic stars and songs from Barbra Streisand, Cher, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, and additional performances from stars including Etta James, Totie Fields, Ella Fitzgerald and more – all on one stage!

The dazzling production features South Florida homegrown talent and noteworthy performers including Joanna James as Barbra Streisand, Michael Dean as Cher, Champagne T. Bordeaux as Whitney Houston, Asheeria Pryce as Gladys Knight, Erika Norell as Liza Minelli, Nicole Halliwell as Bette Midler, and more.

Tickets are on sale, now, starting at $45 for general admission and $55 for “front row” VIP and can be purchased by visiting www.iconsdragshow.com or calling (844) 672-2849.

Make Music Miami 2021 6/21/21

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Make Music Miami 2021
Monday, 06/21/2021-, 09:00 am-10:00 pm
Miami
All over Miami-Dade County,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Facebook
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Make Music Miami, the annual celebration of music on the summer solstice, returns this year on Monday, June 21 with dozens of free, virtual and in-person outdoor concerts, music lessons, jam sessions and other exciting music-making events, spotlighting music’s power to connect, comfort, unite and uplift. Miami is among the 90+ U.S. cities hosting major celebrations, in what has become a worldwide phenomenon observed by hundreds of millions of people in over 1,000+ cities in 120 countries. Safety protocols will be in place following local requirements, including mask-wearing, social distancing and limited capacities and group sizes.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Miami celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability. Reimagining their cities and towns as stages, every kind of musician – from bucket drummers and opera singers to hip-hop artists and marching bands – pours onto streets, parks, plazas, porches, rooftops, gardens, beaches and other public spaces to celebrate, create and share their music with friends, neighbors and strangers. Due to the pandemic, last year’s celebration was largely virtual, but many in-person events will return in 2021.

For more detailed information, visit makemusicmiami.org. Finalized programming will be posted here the week of the event.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC 7/24/21

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC
Saturday, 07/24/2021-, 07:00 am-10:00 am
Quiet Waters Park
401 Powerline Road,
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Website
Cost: Registration is $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 per participant (18 and under) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of five or more.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Don your favorite Christmas attire and run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness at The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC set for July 24 at 7 a.m. at Quiet Waters Park (401 Powerline Road in Deerfield Beach). WPLG Local 10 SoFlo Health’s Hunter Franqui will serve as the special guest host for the fourth annual event. An option for those (both in the region and beyond) who wish to participate virtually at home is also available. This all-ages event is designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Registration is open, now, at https://tinyurl.com/KettleKrush2021.

The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Last year, The Salvation Army raised $320,215, more than a 33% increase over the same period last year, in less than five weeks in November and December. The Salvation Army of Broward County also distributed 7,566 gifts to 1,114 families with 2,483 children at 2020’s drive-through Holiday Toy Shop.

The racecourse at Quiet Waters Park is sanctioned by the USATF, and the race will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. Awards will be given to runners in “Top 3” categories and age groups. A FREE commemorative race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

Registration fees for The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 per participant (18 and under) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of five or more. Quiet Waters Park entry fee will be waived for all Kettle Krush 5K participants. Parking will also be FREE and available directly across from the Runner’s Pavilion area.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC is sponsored by Edd Helms AC & Electric, FPL, Costco Wholesale, Pronto Urgent Care, Trader Joe’s, Fast Printz, Profile by Sanford, ACME Barricades, Dom and Sharon Pino, Pete and Jenny Sudler and Gerry and Isolde Cahill.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Robert Beasley at (954) 712-2480 or email Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Independence Day Unity Concert 7/2/21

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Independence Day Unity Concert
Friday, 07/02/2021-, 08:00 pm-09:00 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us for an Independence Day Unity Concert with vocalist Lauren Carter!

Featuring classic songs such as What the World Needs Now, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, With a Little Help from my Friends, This Land is Your Land, Ain’t That America and more- Lauren Carter’s soulful and versatile voice lights up the Sandrell Rivers Theater in this In-Person Concert!

Parking Garage- 6104 NW 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127

Learn How to Prepare Kona Crusted Lamb Loin with Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo on the Next Cooking with The Galleria 6/18/21

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Learn How to Prepare Kona Crusted Lamb Loin with Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo on the Next Cooking with The Galleria
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 02:00 pm-02:30 pm
Website
Cost: Free, Facebook Live event

Dazzle dad with some meaty culinary skills this Father’s Day! Join Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo as he shows you how to prepare Kona Crusted Lamb Loin on the next Cooking with The Galleria free virtual tutorial series on Facebook Live, Friday, June 18, at 2 p.m. This delicious entrée will also be available for dine-in at Season’s 52.

Cooking with The Galleria has successfully entertained hundreds of thousands in the local community. Chef Bravo’s educational and spirited culinary segments have become anticipated programming. Viewers have tuned-in to learn how to prepare and serve delicious dishes including Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops, Bone-in, Dry-rubbed Pork Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, Gruyere French Omelette, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Seafood Paella, Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi, Shrimp and Grits, Carne Asada Fajitas and Signature Blackened Mahi Tacos. These archived recorded livestream demonstrations can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and P.F. Chang’s are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is open, as well.

For additional upcoming events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night to Benefit Leadership Broward Foundation 6/22/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night to Benefit Leadership Broward Foundation
Tuesday, 06/22/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, is concluding its second anniversary “Dine & Give” series by hosting a charity night for Leadership Broward Foundation on Tuesday, June 22, from 5 – 10 p.m. MOKSHA will donate 30 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the premier leadership organization. The restaurant celebrated its encore charitable series and commitment to the Fort Lauderdale community with previous benefits for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on May 11 and Slow Burn Theatre Co. on June 1.

For the past 40 years, Leadership Broward has developed and inspired individuals to serve the Broward County community by helping them expand their leadership skills, enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, and leverage their individual passions to initiate positive change.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

Allison Freidin 5/29/21

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Allison Freidin
Saturday, 05/29/2021-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Museum of Graffiti
299 NW 25th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $16

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us for the launch event of Ras Terms’ new exhibition “Ancient Futurism.” Get the first look inside the new show and enjoy a day packed with artwork and custom screen printing on t-shirts courtesy of Champion Althleticwear. The Museum will also be presenting digital artwork in the form of an NFT (non-fungible token) for the first time ever. Tickets include free limited edition swag bags courtesy of Crown Royal.

Tickets are $16. You can purchase tickets at Museum website – https://www.showclix.com/event/rasterms

Drink ‘N Draw 5/29/21

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Drink ‘N Draw
Saturday, 05/29/2021-05/29/2021, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Museum of Graffiti
299 NW 25th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $16

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In celebration of the opening of our latest exhibition Ancient Futurism, join us for cocktails courtesy of Crown Royal, and walk around the Museum to different stations where Ras Terms will be joined by artists 1Der, Reds, YamsOne, Cale K2S, and Dotism. All 6 artists will be creating artwork live at the venue for you to enjoy and bid on. Ras Terms will be hand embellishing a limited edition print exclusively available at the Museum of Graffiti.

Tickets are $16. Purchase tickets at Museum website – https://www.showclix.com/event/drink-n-draw

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night on June 1 to Benefit Slow Burn Theatre Company 6/1/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night on June 1 to Benefit Slow Burn Theatre Company
Tuesday, 06/01/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, will host philanthropic diners who wish to give back to Slow Burn Theatre Company during its “Dine & Give” evening on Tuesday, June 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. MOKSHA will donate 30 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the arts organization. This is the second installment of the “Dine & Give” benefit series designed to celebrate the restaurant’s second anniversary and commitment to the Fort Lauderdale community. The restaurant kicked-off it encore charitable series with a benefit for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on May 11 and will host a dinner for Leadership Broward Foundation on June 22.

Created in 2009, Slow Burn Theatre Company is a locally based professional theatre company with a mission of providing South Florida’s diverse population with opportunities to experience high quality, challenging, contemporary works of musical theatre through attendance, employment, and/or educational and community outreach programs. Slow Burn recently celebrated its own return to entertaining the region with its socially distanced Topsy Turvy Upside Down Cabaret last month and is looking forward to returning with a new engaging performance season.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

Bulla Gastrobar Doral Turns Five 5/11/21

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Bulla Gastrobar Doral Turns Five
Tuesday, 05/11/2021-, 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Bulla Gastrobar Doral
5335 NW 87th Ave,
Doral, Florida, 33178
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Can you believe it? Bulla Gastrobar Doral is celebrating their fifth year anniversary next week and they want you to stop by to help them celebrate!

On Tuesday, May 11th, stop by Bulla Gastrobar Doral to celebrate their 5th anniversary! Celebrations will go on all day long with $5 red sangrias and paella on the patio during happy hour. There will also be a special raffle where a lucky winner has the chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Series to Benefit Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 5/11/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Series to Benefit Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus
Tuesday, 05/11/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, is pleased to announce the return of its “Dine & Give” benefit nights in celebration of its second anniversary. The restaurant will host three different evenings of food and philanthropy with 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds benefitting three different charities. MOKSHA will support Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on Tuesday, May 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. followed by Slow Burn Theatre Company (June 1) and Leadership Broward Foundation (June 22).

The first “Dine & Give” anniversary event will benefit the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus whose vision is to build community through quality musical performances and civic engagement that promotes a world that accepts and values diversity. For over 30 years, the chorus has relied on the generosity of individuals and businesses, along with ticket sales, to perform in great concert halls and theaters, present guest artists and choruses, serve the community and support the volunteer members.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

Laugh & Play During Drag Queen Bingo Benefit for the FLITE Center at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/20/21

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Laugh & Play During Drag Queen Bingo Benefit for the FLITE Center at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 05/20/2021-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Buy Tickets
Cost: $25

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

South Florida’s #1 Drag Queen Bingo will be calling numbers and letters for a cause on Thursday, May 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s Palm Court Market. Hosted by entertainer Nicole Halliwell, this hilariously inappropriate game night is just $25 per person and benefits the FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization that guides those aging out of foster care and other vulnerable youth for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination.

In addition to hosting Drag Queen Bingo, Nicole Halliwell will turn it up a notch with a stage performance. Prizes from mall retailers and restaurants will be awarded for winning cards throughout the evening.

Wine and spirits will be available onsite via Blue Martini. Other food and beverages will be available for the first hour from the Palm Court Market food vendors Charley’s Philly Steaks, Stefano Versace Gelato, Tobu and Tossed.

Drag Queen Bingo at The Galleria is supported by the Rising Leaders Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo to benefit the FLITE Center (suitable for ages 21+) are available at http://bit.ly/TheGalleriaDragBingo. This event will adhere to social distancing guidelines and health and safety protocols.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines. Retailers are open, as well as dining establishments Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro which are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is also open.

About The FLITE Center
The FLITE Center is a centralized facility in Broward County for dependent youth to learn the skills needed for independent living. The topics of concentration include, but are not limited to, the importance of completion of education; government benefits, budgeting and banking; job and vocational training; housing options and other essential skills needed to live independently. The FLITE Center is located at 5201 NW 33rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information. Please call (954) 530-4686 or visit flitecenter.org.

About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a collection of popular retail and dining options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Banana Republic, Free People, Michael Kors and Pandora. Visitors can choose from a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and P.F. Chang’s. Blue Martini and Powerhouse Gym can also be found at The Galleria. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). More information about current hours is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Bulla Gastrobar Coral Gables 5/5/21

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Bulla Gastrobar Coral Gables
Wednesday, 05/05/2021-05/05/2021, 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de Leon,
Miami, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

This year, celebrate cinco de mayo at Bulla Gastrobar Coral Gables with $7 margaritas all day long! This offer applies to Bulla’s Jalapeño Margarita, Spanish Margarita & Lavender Margarita

Join Photographer Lisette Morales & Friends for a Free Virtual Tour and Earth Day Celebration of Her New History Fort Lauderdale Exhibition, “Beyond the Shimmering Waters” 4/22/21

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Join Photographer Lisette Morales & Friends for a Free Virtual Tour and Earth Day Celebration of Her New History Fort Lauderdale Exhibition, “Beyond the Shimmering Waters”
Thursday, 04/22/2021-, 04:00 pm-
Website
Cost: Free, virtual event

Join photographer Lisette Morales and friends for a free virtual tour and Earth Day celebration of her new History Fort Lauderdale exhibition, “Beyond the Shimmering Waters.”

Women’s work matters. And more than ever, the role of women in maintaining households, communities and our global environment is an integral aspect at all levels of decision making. Lisette Morales is an award winning photojournalist whose work highlights women actively working to protect the rights of future generations on Earth. Her brand new works on view include a range of female identifying South Florida history makers from a variety of backgrounds, all with one thing in common: an unstoppable love for Mother Earth.

Join us as we welcome Lisette and her special guest, Lupita Vázquez Reyes, who will be on location from a community garden in Immokalee to remind us of the many ways we can honor the Earth in everyday life. Lupita is one of several community collaborators featured in this heartwarming exhibition bridging the shimmering waters of the everglades.

Don’t miss this opportunity to virtually tour, discuss and celebrate the life and legacy of local women making history this Earth Day.

Presented by History Fort Lauderdale. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Special thanks to Love the Everglades Movement for providing technical support.

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 YouTube.

Find the Perfect Gift Mother’s Day Gift on the Next In Style with The Galleria Free Virtual Series 4/27/21

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Find the Perfect Gift Mother’s Day Gift on the Next In Style with The Galleria Free Virtual Series
Tuesday, 04/27/2021-, 05:00 pm-
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Cost: Free, virtual event on Facebook Live

Mother’s Day is May 9 and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has you covered with a great selection of gifts from the heart for mom! Join host Carlos Marrero and The Galleria’s Melissa Milroy on the next In Style with The Galleria free virtual series on Facebook Live on Tuesday, April 27, at 5 p.m. to get inspired!

In Style with The Galleria, produced by the mall to showcase fashion, beauty, health and other shopping trends/items, is a free virtual series to entertain and inform South Florida audiences during COVID-19 quarantine. This series joins the popular Cooking with The Galleria featuring Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef Stephen Puhr and Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo which can be viewed on demand at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines. Retailers are open, as well as dining establishments Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro which are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is also open. Please visit www.galleriamall-fl.com/current-updates-due-to-covid-19.

For additional upcoming virtual events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Open Air Market, Sundays in Downtown 4/11/21

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History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Open Air Market, Sundays in Downtown
Sunday, 04/11/2021-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
New River Inn, 231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, has brought back its popular New River Open Air Market. Beginning Sunday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and each consecutive Sunday thereafter, residents and visitors can enjoy browsing handmade goods and treats on the historic campus, in a socially distanced atmosphere, in front of the New River Inn (231 SW Second Avenue) and along the Riverwalk.

Set along the banks of the New River under the shade of historic live oaks, the Open Air Market will feature more than 52 vendors offering a selection of curated locally made crafts, farm-fresh vegetables, fresh-baked bread and pastries, specialty plants including orchids and succulents, organic food, natural health and beauty products and more. Gourmet bites and beverages will be available to purchase onsite. Live music and a tattoo artist will add another artistic dimension to this community event.

Admission to the New River Open Air Market is free, however, guests are encouraged to take advantage of History Fort Lauderdale’s renowned tours and museums. General 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 at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

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

La Ruta de Ron Opening Night Party 4/5/21

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La Ruta de Ron Opening Night Party
Monday, 04/05/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Taquerias el Mexicano
521 SW 8th street,
Little Havana, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: $20

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

La Ruta del Ron is a special collaborative weeklong Rum Festival that will take place in Little Havana on April 5 – April 11, 2021. To kick off the week of festivities, Taquerias el Mexicano will be the official host of the Opening Party on April 5th. The event will highlight the unique culture of Little Havana with live music, premium rums, and cigars by safely showcasing the best Bar Programs of Calle Ocho to both South Florida locals and tourists.

Passover Interfaith Seder 3/28/21

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Passover Interfaith Seder
Sunday, 03/28/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Website
Cost: Free

Passover Interfaith Seder is welcoming all faiths to join a special 60-minute seder. The seder will be live-streamed on our website and on YouTube and Facebook @passoverinterfaithseder. The seder event will join a mosaic of people from all around the world, telling the story of freedom from oppression and reciting Passover key words and phrases. This Passover Interfaith Seder is designed to enliven, enlighten, and entertain people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. Be sure to join us!

PAMM Art of the Party 4/17/21

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PAMM Art of the Party
Saturday, 04/17/2021-, 07:00 pm-
Website
Cost:

Join cultural philanthropists, artists, civic leaders, and arts supporters for an unforgettable evening at Pérez Art Museum Miami’s largest fundraiser of the year, PAMM Art of the Party. This year, Art of the Party will feature both in-person and virtual event options.

305 Day at CityPlace Doral 3/5/21

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305 Day at CityPlace Doral
Friday, 03/05/2021-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th St,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

CityPlace Doral is celebrating 305 Day on 3/5. In partnership with Miami Dolphins, a local artist will be painting a mural in line with the theme: What Does the 305 Mean To You?

Guests will have the opportunity to win giveaways during the event and enjoy specialty drinks from CityPlace Doral restaurant Novecento, including Dolphins “Perfect” Paloma. The drink is in honor of the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 Perfect Season team – the only team in the NFL to have a perfect winning season!

CityPlace Doral has implemented a number of important policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of its valued guests and employees. The open-air entertainment destination has taken into account the best practices recommended by national experts like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local health care officials, to determine the appropriate steps to make CityPlace Doral a place where guests feel comfortable venturing back into public and reconnecting with friends and family.

Pilo’s Wynwood Comedy Night 3/3/21

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Pilo’s Wynwood Comedy Night
Wednesday, 03/03/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:30 pm
Pilo’s Tequila Garden
158 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: USD 0.00 – USD 17.55

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Cocktails and comedy show happening in Wynwood Wednesday nights 8PM!

This brand new comedy night is located by the popular nightlife area of Wynwood.

Here’s your new destination where you can drink, dine and live stand up comedy show with the locals who love to laugh!

Wednesday’s will feel like the weekend here while we provide live entertainment inside of an intimate bar dining room and stage. However seating is limited to capacity, please make your reservations in advance and arrive by 8PM.

Great night out for date night, ladies night, social get togethers, pregaming, celebrations, and co-workers.
Local Miami Standup Comedians Showcase with special guest appearances
Live Miami Stand Up Comedy Wednesday in Wynwood!
Two drink minimum for every attendee (but hey, who doesn’t drink during a comedy show)
Full bar available! Specializing in tequila cocktail creations!
SPECIAL! $100 bottle of champagne if you’re feeling frisky on a Wednesday night!
See the dining menu here: https://www.pilostacos.com/menus/
Arriving on Miami Time? No Rush!
Purchase priority seating and we’ll hold a spot for you and your guests $10 (or $15 the day of the show).

Seating is limited to capacity.

Free reservations are first come, first serve.

Media
Watch us on Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/30wK5wW

See our article on the Miami New Times: https://miamicomedy.com/miami-new-times

See our article on Miami Culture Crusaders: https://miamicomedy.com/culture-crusaders

Our second article on the Miami New Times: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/miami-comedians-reach-out-via-online-stand-up-and-podcasts-1162237

See our article on Calle Ocho News: https://calleochonews.com/top-8-standup-comedy-nights-in-miami/

Pilo’s Tequila Bar and Miami Comedy get together to bring you a Wednesday night comedy drinking and dining event. Featuring local working comedians and special guest performances!

About Pilo’s Tequila Bar Wynwood
At Pilo’s Street Tacos it’s not just about the food, our business is about people. It all stems back to our Aunt Pilo, who has a special way about her that makes everyone feel welcomed. Her gracious hospitality is real and from the heart, just like our tacos. We invite you to travel your taste buds and experience real Mexican street tacos without the plane ride. Our Mexican chefs put their hats together creating our own signature homemade salsas and healthy veggie taco options that will blow your mind. Que Rico! Provecho!

Your safety is our priority

We understand any concerns about the precautions needed in order to make you feel safe and secure during the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Here are some protocols we are putting in place in order to ensure safety for you and your guests.

Masks must be worn until seated

Soap and disinfectant will be available to all guests

We will enforce 6 feet apart all parties upon entry, and seating

To read the full CDC guidelines for outdoor dining, click here.

About Miami Comedy

MiamiComedy.com has produced independent comedy events for years. Over time we’ve built a platform where you can laugh everyday in Miami! We present to you authentic local and national performers and curate entertaining live shows for locals who love to laugh and enjoy the true art of stand up comedy. As seen on Amazon Prime Video “Respect the Light” the Miami New Times, Culture Crusaders, the Miami Improv and UNATION. We create unforgettably funny pop up shows all over the Magic City, in all your favorite bars, restaurants, lounges, theaters and virtual! We make each experience unique with its own environment, line up, drinking, social groups and dining menus!

Questions? Special Occasions? Event Planning? Birthdays?

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Category: Community | Bars / Pubs

VeritageMiami 2021 4/11/21

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VeritageMiami 2021
Sunday, 04/11/2021-05/14/2021, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Coral Gables Country Club
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Event Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SYll10 PviiquzSd3Mhk3uXGhzZWzlR9

Craft Beer Tasting: One of the most popular events, featuring top-notch local, regional and national craft breweries complemented by delicious bites from dozens of South Florida restaurants with the artsy, mural adorned Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Gardens as the backdrop.

· May 13, 2021, at Wynwood Walls
· 6 pm – 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm – 9pm

Farm to Fork with chef Michael Schwartz: Sunday brunch curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz reveling in South Florida’s culinary bounty in a celebration of farm-to-table sustainability, paired with exciting wines and a lively auction.

· April 11, 2021, at Coral Gables Country Club

· 11 am Reception | 12 pm Brunch

Interactive Dinner featuring Chef Adrianne Calvo: The ultimate good time awaits foodies at VeritageMiami Interactive Dinner with celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo guiding guests as they prepare a gourmet dinner à la carte, right at their table. Sponsors and guests will have the choice between participating in person or all virtual.

· May 14, 2021, at InterContinental Miami

· 6:30 pm Reception | 7:30 pm Interactive Dinner

Escape with the one you love this Valentines Day 2/14/21

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Escape with the one you love this Valentines Day
Sunday, 02/12/2021-02/14/2021, 12:00 pm-09:00 pm
Boxroom Escape Games
2042 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Website
Cost: 26

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Escape with the one you love this Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Take an adventure this weekend with 20% off all escape rooms with code VDAY2021!
boxroom.com ☎️ 754-800-2042

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” Photography Exhibition Preview 3/3/21

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” Photography Exhibition Preview
Wednesday, 03/03/2021-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $25

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In honor of Women’s History Month, History Fort Lauderdale and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will present “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” a photography exhibition, March 4 -31. The exhibit, to be displayed at The Galleria (2414 East Sunrise Blvd), will showcase six prominent women of today who are proponents of change along with historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. A ticketed exhibition preview and recognition ceremony honoring the women of today and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale will take place on Wednesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m., at The Galleria with support from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of outstanding women of today including Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute.

Past pioneering women to be highlighted include Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, author and founder/publisher of the Seminole Tribune; Dr. Susie Holley, prominent philanthropist; Edee Green, award-winning journalist and one of the founders of Kids in Distress in Broward County; Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, prominent suffragette, first school teacher in Fort Lauderdale, philanthropist and part founder of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (now History Fort Lauderdale) and Easter Lily Gates, Broward County’s first woman president of the State Supervisors of Elections, among others.

A special recognition ceremony will honor the six local women of today on March 3 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be first to see the exhibition and enjoy a ceremony to individually recognize each honoree. Opening ceremony tickets are available at http://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers.

Sponsored by Broward Health Foundation, Broward Community Foundation, City & Shore Magazine, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, visitors viewing the “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” exhibition at The Galleria, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” A Photography Exhibition, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 3/4/21 – 3/31/21

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” A Photography Exhibition, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, March 4-31
Thursday, 03/04/2021-03/31/2021, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

In honor of Women’s History Month, History Fort Lauderdale and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will present “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” a photography exhibition, March 4 -31. The exhibit, to be displayed at The Galleria (2414 East Sunrise Blvd), will showcase six prominent women of today who are proponents of change along with historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of outstanding women of today including Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute.

Past pioneering women to be highlighted include Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, author and founder/publisher of the Seminole Tribune; Dr. Susie Holley, prominent philanthropist; Edee Green, award-winning journalist and one of the founders of Kids in Distress in Broward County; Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, prominent suffragette, first school teacher in Fort Lauderdale, philanthropist and part founder of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (now History Fort Lauderdale) and Easter Lily Gates, Broward County’s first woman president of the State Supervisors of Elections, among others.

Sponsored by Broward Health Foundation, Broward Community Foundation, City & Shore Magazine, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, visitors viewing the “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” exhibition at The Galleria, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Celebrate National Nutella Day with Paletas Morelia 2/5/21

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Celebrate National Nutella Day with Paletas Morelia
Friday, 02/05/2021-02/07/2021, 10:00 am-
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
76 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Fulfill your sweet tooth this weekend with a special promo with one of Miami’s most popular ice cream shops! Want to know what this SWEET deal is? Read more to find out!

“Spead the Happy” with Paletas Morelia this National Nutella Day! Starting from Friday, February 5th until Sunday, February 7th, guests can get FREE Nutella Drizzle with their choice of paleta! To access the promo, go to https://palet.as/nutella and redeem your code! Paleta lovers must be registered on the Morelia Rewards Program to access the code (download the app at https://palet.as/app). With 16 different paleta flavors and an endless selection of dippings and toppings, guests can take their ice cream experience to the next level with the free Nutella promo!

Locations:
Coral Gables: 76 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 || (305) 456-1306
Wynwood: 185 NW 25th St, Miami Fl 33127 || (305) 967-8782
Aventura Mall: 19501 Biscayne Blvd K1930, Aventura, FL 33180 || (305) 788-8092
Aventura Commons: 21211 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura FL 33180 || (305) 788-8082
Surfside: 9571 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 || (305) 397-8480
Hollywood: 1919 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood FL 33020 || (954) 374-8930
South Beach: 1664 Lenox Ave #2, Miami Beach, FL 33139 || (305) 397-8856
Coconut Grove: 3437 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133 || (786) 313-3411
Doral: 8455 NW 53rd St Suite 106, Doral, FL 33166

Calle 23 Miami celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Lovers Brunch and Happy Hour! 2/14/21

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Calle 23 Miami celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Lovers Brunch and Happy Hour!
Sunday, 02/14/2021-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Calle 23 Miami
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

A day for lovers isn’t complete without bottomless mimosas! Sunday, February 14, Calle 23 Miami is celebrating Valentine’s Day with brunch, happy hour, and live music all day. From 12 to 4pm, guests can enjoy $25 bottomless brunch with delicious food and drink options. The fun doesn’t end there because happy hour starts at 5pm with drink specials like $7 drinks and $4 beers. Gather around with the ones you love and take them to Calle 23 Miami for Valentine’s Day!

Join Ryan Serhant and Daymond John for the Big Money Energy Launch Event! 2/2/21

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Join Ryan Serhant and Daymond John for the Big Money Energy Launch Event!
Tuesday, 02/02/2021-, 07:30 pm-08:30 pm
Eventbrite
Cost: $40

The live Crowdcast event will be hosted by Shark Tank’s Daymond John, and will feature conversation and tips for building your confidence and pursuing your goals with Big Money Energy. We’ll also take live questions from viewers and have a few surprises!
– One hardcover copy of Big Money Energy

  • One Book Plate Autographed by Ryan Serhant

  • Three Big Money Energy Mantra Coasters

  • One Big Money Energy Note Pad

  • One Big Money Energy Recipe Card

  • Exclusive Access to a Digital Photo Booth Experience, so you can photograph yourself with Ryan during the event

For every ticket sold Ryan will be making a donation to Feeding America!

Sacred Fire (In-Person & Virtual) 2/13/21

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Sacred Fire (In-Person & Virtual)
Saturday, 02/13/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Join us for an In-Person & Virtual mixed-genre art performance that explores the chronological range of Western classical music compositions by composers of African descent by merging engaging visual elements and sound.

Presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory and New Cannon Chamber Collective, Sacred Fire is a chronological musical journey from Afro-British to Afro-Brazilian music, narrated with poetic prose and accompanied with elements of movement (ballet) and visual art.
The event will culminate in an audience talk-back with the artists and Fantasy Theatre Factory’s Executive Artistic Director Larry Fields.

In-Person at the Sandrell Rivers Theater for $10 while simultaneously streaming for free on Facebook Live.
Tickets: $10. 305-284-8872
Sandrell Rivers Theater- 6103 NW 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127
Parking Garage- 6104 NW 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127
Virtual Free Streaming Link: https://facebook.com/ftfshows

COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: The use of face coverings and the practice of social distancing are required for all individuals. Read more at: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening

Galentine’s Day at Copper 29 Bar 2/13/21

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Galentine’s Day at Copper 29 Bar
Saturday, 02/13/2021-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Copper 29 Bar
206 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Call your girls, grab your favorite outfit and celebrate Galentine’s at Copper 29 Bar. Make your reservations for Saturday, February 13 to enjoy happy hour starting at 5pm and live music at 8pm. Ladies can enjoy delicious cocktails like Moscow Mules, Tommy’s Margarita, and Lavender Collins all available on the happy hour menu for $7. Join Copper 29 Bar in celebrating the girls you love on Galentine’s Day!

Spend your Galentines at the only Cuban Restaurant on Miracle Mile! 2/13/21

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Spend your Galentines at the only Cuban Restaurant on Miracle Mile!
Saturday, 02/13/2021-, 12:00 pm-
Calle 23 Miami
230 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

If you’re looking to enjoy Galentine’s Day with Brunch and Happy Hour, Calle 23 Miami has all you need! Call your Girl Gang and make your reservations for Saturday, February 13 to enjoy bottomless drinks, delicious food, and live music all day. Celebrate with Calle 23 Miami’s brunch promotions: $25 bottomless brunch with a choice of a food item from 12 to 4 pm. The party doesn’t stop there, because Calle 23 Miami is offering Happy Hour from 5 pm-8 pm with unique, flavorful cocktails and music all night long. Celebrate your Galentines at the only Cuban restaurant on The Mile!

Kuba Cabana at CityPlace Doral to Present “Cabana’s Golden Age ― A New Year’s Party Like No Other,” a Classy Evening to Ring in the New Year 12/31/20

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Kuba Cabana at CityPlace Doral to Present “Cabana’s Golden Age ― A New Year’s Party Like No Other,” a Classy Evening to Ring in the New Year on Dec. 31
Thursday, 12/31/2020-, 04:00 pm-12:00 am
Kuba Cabana
3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste 140,
Doral, Florida, 33122
Facebook
Cost: $99-150

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Kuba Cabana, a lively new dining concept where “Old World Cuba Meets Modern Miami” located in the vibrant CityPlace Doral, is hosting “Cabana’s Golden Age ― A New Year’s Dinner Party Like No Other,” featuring cocktails, a Roaring Twenties Las Vegas Style Cabaret, live music, unforgettable dinner, and a Cuban-style countdown to 2021 with a champagne toast. This classy evening, hosted by Drag Queen, Miss Noel Leon, embraces the Roaring Twenties and is open to guests aged 21 and older. There is nothing better than to finish off the year with a touch of class at Kuba Cabana!

Crowned Burlesque Queens, the cast of Cocktails & Cabaret, will take guests on a musical journey from the Roaring Twenties to today’s chart-topping hits, including songs such as “Fever,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” “All That Jazz,” a tribute to Disco, a Carnival Finale and more. The Burlesque Queens have traveled the world performing, most with acclaimed performer Queen Dita Von Teese.

From 4–6 p.m., an open, timed seating, featuring a limited a la carte menu, will be offered. Guests will enjoy an energetic, culinary-based experience featuring modern Latin-inspired cuisine. Happy Hour specials will not be offered.

From 7–9:15 p.m., the first timed seating will feature an incredible 3-course Latin-style New Year’s Eve menu, plus a glass of Prosecco, and exciting live entertainment, including a DJ and 7-piece “Great Gatsby-style” band. All other beverages are charged upon consumption.

From 9:45 p.m.–midnight, the second seating (main event seating) will feature an incredible 3-course Latin-style New Year’s Eve menu, plus a glass of Prosecco. The main event New Year’s celebration (10:30 p.m.–midnight) will include a spectacular show including Las Vegas Style Cabaret show girls, a DJ and 7-piece “Great Gatsby-style” band, and champagne toast integrated with the show. Fifteen minutes before the countdown to midnight begins, guests will receive 12 lucky grapes (a Cuban tradition) and a glass of Prosecco to welcome the year 2021. All other beverages are available for an additional charge. Prime tables, available for prices ranging from $750–$3,000, will include bottle service ranging per person and table size. All table reservations include a bottle of Toast™ Vodka, a bottle of Prosecco, and a bottle of the guests’ choice.

The impressive 3-course Latin-style New Year’s Eve menu, prepared by Kuba Cabana’s celebrated Corporate Chef Jorge Mas and Executive Chef Pedro E. Sarracino, will be served during the first seating (7–9:15 p.m.) and second seating (9:45 p.m.–midnight) only:

• First course: Select one from Tuna Tartare, Swordfish Carpaccio, Croquetas De Jamon, Cod Croquetas, Beef Empanadas, Chicken Empanadas, or Papaya + Burrata Salad.
• Second course: Select one from Guava Smoked Pollo Barbacoa Served with Maduros + Congris, Asado Negro Style Short Rib over Creamy Boniato Puree, Crispy Branzino Filet Served with Sauteed Vegetables, or Arroz De Mar highlighting Corvina, Octopus + Squid.
• Third course: Select one from Arroz Con Leche, Chocoland, Timba, or Churritos De Yuca.
Kuba Cabana will be open from 4 p.m.–midnight on Dec. 31, operating with a limited menu for seating areas outside of the show/celebration area.

Kuba Cabana is in compliance with the best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and local health care officials, in an effort to serve as a place where guests feel comfortable venturing back into public and reconnecting with friends and family. All guests and employees are required to wear a facial covering, maintain the social distance of 6 feet between visitors and wash their hands in accordance with the CDC guidelines.

Cancellation policy: $50 cancellation fee per person in the reservation. If absent on Dec. 31, 30 minutes after reservation time., Kuba Cabana will charge the cancellation fee. Parties that have less guests than reserved will still be charged the entire fee for the empty, reserved seats. If the reservation is canceled by Dec. 29, Kuba Cabana will waive the cancellation fee.

When:
Thursday, Dec. 31
4–6 p.m.: A la carte menu only (timed seating)
7–9:15 p.m.: First seating (timed seating)
9:45–midnight: Second seating (main event seating)

Where:
Kuba Cabana, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste 140, Doral, FL 33122

Cost:
• Open seating: limited a la carte menu
• First seating: $99 per person + tax and 21% gratuity
• Second seating: $150 per person + tax and 21% gratuity. (prime tables are available, and range from $750–$3,000, including bottle service ranging per person and table size). All table reservations include a bottle of Toast™ vodka, a bottle of Prosecco, and a bottle of the guests’ choice.

For inquiries and table reservations, contact Julie Montandon at events@kubamiami.com or (305) 850-2425. Kuba’s main phone number is 305-800-KUBA (5822) Visit www.facebook.com/events/1058218184645462/ for more information.

R House Presents: NYE with Roxxxy Andrews & Athena Dion 12/31/20

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R House Presents: NYE with Roxxxy Andrews & Athena Dion
Thursday, 12/31/2020-, 09:30 pm-01:00 am
R House
2727 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: $90-$215

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Ring in 2021 at R House where the sensational Roxxxy Andrews (from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 & RuPaul’s Drag Race “All-Stars” Season 2) is slated to take the stage! On December 31st, beginning at 9:30PM, Miss Andrews will join glitterati host, Athena Dion, for a memorable, socially-distant extravaganza that is sure to end 2020 with a bang! With two stellar packages to choose from, R House has made this an opulent affair without breaking the bank. DJ MoJody will be on the scene curating the perfect party soundtrack while guests kick back and enjoy the last night of 2020 in truly chic R House fashion! Local favorite, JUICY LOVE is also slated for a wild performance. Pricing is as follows:

General Admission ($90)
9:30PM admission for star-studded show, welcome bubbles; four-course prix-fixe menu; and midnight toast

VIP Treatment ($190)
9PM admission; welcome bubbles upon arrival followed by a meet & greet with Roxxxy Andrews; four-course prix-fixe menu; one bottle of Perrier Jouet and complimentary R House fans.

VIP Treatment with Front Row Seating ($215)
VIP Treatment package plus guaranteed front row seating.

Tables are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, reservations are highly recommended. Venue and NYE programming was designed to meet CDC regulation standards: guests can expect sanitization stations throughout the venue, distanced table layout, staff trained and equipped with hygiene equipment, face mask requirements for staff and guests when moving through the venue, contactless menus, contactless payment methods, contactless tipping methods. R House is located at 2727 NW 2nd Ave in Wynwood; For more information and reservations please visit rhousewynwood.com or dial 786-459-8383.

R House Wynwood Presents NYE 2021 with Roxxxy Andrews & Athena Dion 12/31/20

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R House Wynwood Presents NYE 2021 with Roxxxy Andrews & Athena Dion
Thursday, 12/31/2020-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
R House Wynwood
2727 nw 2nd avenue miami fl 33127,
miami, Florida, 33175
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

R House is excited to open our doors for an amazing new guest, the sensational Roxxxy Andrews
(RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5, RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 2)! This New Year’s Eve, 12/31/20 starting at 9:30pm, spend it with this incredible Queen as she joins glitterati host Athena Dion
for a night time event that is sure to ring in the new year with a bang!
If you’re dying to ring in the start of a bright new year, but wary of more crowded events at bars and clubs, then our stunning yet safe and socially-distant extravaganza is truly the ideal way to celebrate.
With 2 packages to choose from, R House has made this affair opulent… without breaking the bank. Reservation holders enjoy 4 courses from an incredible pre-fixe menu (full menu below) and have the option to purchase bottomless mimosas like at our famous brunch, or up the ante with VIP TREATMENT including champagne bottle service, complimentary R House fan, and 9pm entry for a meet & greet warm-up with Roxxxy Andrews herself!
DJ MoJody will be providing the perfect party soundtrack while you kick back glass after glass, bite after bite, and enjoy the last night of 2020 in true chic R House fashion hunty! And of course we’ve included the crowd favorites JUICY LOVE, and the stunning face of the fiercest make up videos on YouTube MORPHINE LOVE, to entertain you with wild performances right up until midnight and well after.
Guarantee an up close and personal view of our queens performing – front row seating available +$25 per seat (available to VIP admission holders)
Meet & Greet entry for General Admission ticket holders +$25.
Tag your friends, tell the press, and find something chic to wear because this New Year’s Eve there is no party like the party at R HOUSE!
Tables are limited due to Covid restrictions and this event is sure to sell out very quickly, so make your reservations right now! #NYEatRHOUSE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: venue and show are formatted to meet CDC regulation standards: sanitization stations throughout venue, distanced table layout, staff trained and equipped with hygiene equipment, face mask requirements for staff and guests when moving through venue, contactless menus, contactless payment methods, contactless tipping methods. We’ve got you covered!!

Learn What Shines and Shimmers for New Year’s Eve on the Next In Style with The Galleria Free Virtual Series on Facebook Live 12/15/20

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Learn What Shines and Shimmers for New Year’s Eve on the Next In Style with The Galleria Free Virtual Series on Facebook Live
Tuesday, 12/15/2020-, 05:30 pm-06:00 pm
Facebook
Cost: Free, Facebook Live Event

Watch and learn as hosts Carlos Marrero and Lisa Opie showcase fashions that shimmer and shine for New Year’s Eve on the next segment of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s In Style with The Galleria virtual series. Tune-in to Facebook Live on Tuesday, December 15, at 5:30 p.m., for this timely shopping segment to help effortlessly ring-in the new year.

In Style with The Galleria, produced by the mall to showcase fashion, beauty, health and other shopping trends/items, is the third virtual series created by The Galleria to entertain and inform South Florida audiences during COVID-19 quarantine. This series joins Happy Hour with The Galleria and the popular Cooking with The Galleria featuring Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo which can be viewed on demand at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

Extended holiday hours for The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale begin December 6. Please visit galleriamall-fl.com/galleria-2020-holiday-hours for a full schedule. Dining establishments including Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and Blue Martini offer full-service dining and take-out and may have varying hours. The mall continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

For additional upcoming virtual events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Santa’s Drive-thru Village 12/5/20 – 12/23/20

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Santa’s Drive-thru Village
Friday, 12/05/2020-12/23/2020, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027, United States,
Miramar, Florida, 33027
Website
Cost: Starts at 50

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO

“For the first time, you will be granted backstage access to see Santa’s Magical Operations while getting to meet the man himself.”
The unique experience will include a car trip down the ‘Runway of blinking lights’ before visiting the Elf’s Toy Factory before finally stopping off at Santa’s Cabin– sort of like a Christmas Safari.

You are welcome to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas or ugly sweaters as they travel through the experience and the most important thing all the kids can bring their letter to Santa.
Mr & Mrs. Claus have been hard at work building a North Pole Outpost, so their team of elves can carry out their important operations safely and socially distant.

Find the Perfect Gift During In Style with The Galleria Virtual Series 12/8/20

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Find the Perfect Gift During In Style with The Galleria Virtual Series
Tuesday, 12/08/2020-, 05:30 pm-06:00 pm
Facebook
Cost: Free, Facebook Live Event

Take the stress out of holiday shopping and get a preview of what’s hot this season on the next segment of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s In Style with The Galleria free virtual series. Join host Carlos Marrero and The Galleria’s Melissa Milroy on Facebook Live, Tuesday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m. for a fun and festive shopping segment offering tips and ideas for finding the perfect gifts.

In Style with The Galleria, produced by the mall to showcase fashion, beauty, health and other shopping trends/items, is the third free virtual series created by The Galleria to entertain and inform South Florida audiences during COVID-19 quarantine. This series joins Happy Hour with The Galleria and the popular Cooking with The Galleria featuring Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo which can be viewed on demand at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has resumed its normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, plus continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines. Retailers are open, as well as dining establishments Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro that are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is now open. Please visit www.galleriamall-fl.com/current-updates-due-to-covid-19.

For additional upcoming virtual events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Rock the Ribbon with Chuck Panozzo of STYX and The Voice’s Laura Vivas at World AIDS Museum’s Official Kick-off at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 12/1/20

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Rock the Ribbon with Chuck Panozzo of STYX and The Voice’s Laura Vivas at World AIDS Museum’s Official Kick-off at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 12/01/2020-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderadle
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Rocking a red ribbon not only completes any outfit; it shows everyone – especially people living with HIV and their families – your support. On Tuesday, December 1 at 8:30 a.m. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) will present the official kick-off to World AIDS Day, founded in 1988 and themed this year as Rock the Ribbon. Hosted by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, the event will feature special guests Chuck Panozzo, Styx rock band member, and Laura Vivas, recording artist and former contestant on The Voice.

World AIDS Museum will gather elected officials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. Attendees will embrace this community gathering with special performances by Laura Vivas and the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus under the direction of Gary Keating. DJ Aulden Brown will add his flair to rock the crowd.

Special guest Styx rock band member Chuck Panozzo will be one of the voices heard as to why this day is so important. Charles Salvatore “Chuck” Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx. A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer/keyboardist Dennis De Young. He toured part-time from 1999 to 2003, and currently tours with Styx on a regular basis.

Chuck Panozzo is openly gay and has been out since 2001. That year, he also announced that he is living with HIV, and has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights. In 2006, he spoke with Frontiers for the first time about his decision to come out. The following year, he released his autobiography “The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx.”

Laura Vivas will offer a live performance that will coincide with the rock theme. Her blind audition on NBC’s hit show The Voice, Season 3, resulted in a spot on Christina Aguilera’s team. A native of Puerto Rico, Vivas’ career began at age 18 singing back-up for local artists. Since 2007, she has been the lead singer and the lone female in a six-piece South Florida cover band called Re-Mix. She has opened for artists such as Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby and more.

The event, sponsored by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Seasons 52, Michael Murphy Photography and GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be open to the public and take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance. Facial coverings will be required. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at www.worldaidsmuseum.org.

About World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
The World AIDS and Museum and Educational Center works to promote dialogue that eliminates HIV/AIDS stigma through education, artistic expression, and cultural programming. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 2011, and the Museum facility opened to the public in May 2014. We provide prevention and education services to over 5,000 people per year in public and charter schools, community-based social services, detention facilities, and colleges and universities. The Museum includes a permanent exhibit, “The Chronology of HIV/AIDS,” and rotating smaller exhibits highlighting different aspects of the HIV epidemic worldwide. Special programs, including art exhibitions, films, and community dialogues, are offered throughout the year. For more information, call (954) 390-0550 or visit www.worldaidsmuseum.org.

About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations and touted as Fort Lauderdale’s most fashionable address, features a collection of popular retail and dining options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Free People, J. Crew, Michael Kors and Pandora. Visitors can choose from a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Blue Martini and Powerhouse Gym can also be found at The Galleria. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). More information about current and extended hours is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

CityPlace Doral To Celebrate And Revel In The Holiday Season With ‘Light Up The Night’ 11/21/20

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CityPlace Doral To Celebrate And Revel In The Holiday Season With ‘Light Up The Night’
Saturday, 11/21/2020-12/31/2020, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

‘Tis the seaon for joyous celebrations! Ring in the holiday season at the fourth annual ‘Light Up The Night’ event at CityPlace Doral on Saturday, Nov. 21, starting at 8 p.m. The evening will kick off CityPlace Doral’s holiday festivities, which will include multi-colored LED lighting decked on the center’s Christmas tree and palm trees lining the outdoor shops, as well as a colorful waterfall display choreographed to everyday favorites and holiday classics.

In addition to the twinkling lighting and aquatic experience, guests will be joined by City of Doral’s very-own Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez and treated to live entertainment by Latin singer and DJ Dayana Falcon. She will be accompanied by her seven-piece band, Pulse Band, at the CityPlace Doral Fountain Plaza for an evening filled with vibrant musical performances.

“We are excited to create a magical atmosphere and offer engaging community activities,” says Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing at Madison Marquette, which represents CityPlace Doral. “We have a wonderfully planned evening with family-friendly festivities that will truly capture the fun and merriment of the holiday season.”

‘Light Up The Night’ on Nov. 21 is free and open to CityPlace Doral guests. The holiday lights will be on display until Dec. 31.

CityPlace Doral has implemented a number of important policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of its valued guests and employees. The open-air entertainment destination has taken into account the best practices recommended by national experts like the CDC, as well as state and local health care officials, to determine the appropriate steps to make CityPlace Doral a place where guests feel comfortable venturing back into public and reconnecting with friends and family.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Where the Boys Are,” A 60th Anniversary Film Photo Exhibition, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 12/3/20

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Where the Boys Are,” A 60th Anniversary Film Photo Exhibition, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 12/03/2020-01/03/2021, 10:00 am-
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present, “Where the Boys Are,” an exclusive 60th anniversary film photo exhibition at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Opening on Wednesday, December 3, this free retrospective will feature 40 curated historical and never-before-seen oversized images chronicling the making of and local star-studded premiere (December 21, 1960) of the landmark film that cemented the City of Fort Lauderdale as a worldwide Spring Break destination. The walk-through exhibit will be available for the public to view near Swarovski until January 3, 2021.

Visitors to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will delight in seeing the making of Where the Boys Are, the 1960 American CinemaScope comedy directed by Henry Levin, via a variety of slice-of-life and candid on-set images enlarged for detail. These include captures of local resident and actress Connie Francis (who sang the film’s memorable title theme), as well as stars Dolores Hart, Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton, and Frank Gorshin. Some photos were captured on the actual site of The Galleria, then an open-air shopping center called the Sunrise Center. Many photos feature local South Florida extras and regional film crew who were called-upon to star and work on the film.

Funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. This organization is sponsored, in part, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, visitors to History Fort Lauderdale’s “Where the Boys Are” 60th anniversary exhibition at The Galleria, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart.

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

For additional upcoming virtual events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com

About History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale, formerly known as Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, brings the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 219 SW Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Museum hours are Monday – Friday from noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets. History Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit agency supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions.

Miami Gardens Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway 11/14/20

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Miami Gardens Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway
Saturday, 11/14/2020-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Tipsee Spirits & Wine
800 NW Miami Gardens Dr.,
Miami, Florida, 3169
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO

Get Ready – It’s a Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway! 🚗🦃
Mark your calendars!

WHEN: Saturday, NOV 14th.
TIME: 12PM-2PM
WHERE: Tipsee Spirits and Wine, 800 NW Miami Gardens Drive, Miami, FL 33169

GET IN LINE for a FREE DRIVE-THRU TURKEY GIVEAWAY!
⭐ First come, first serve – While supplies last!
⭐ For Details Contact 305-652-7075
See u there!

Lips Annual Gospel Brunch & Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center 12/6/20

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Lips Annual Gospel Brunch & Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Sunday, 12/06/2020-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Lips
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Brunch is $24.95 per person plus an additional $10 cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host a not-your-ordinary Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) during its Drag-a-licious Gospel Brunch on Sunday, December 6, with two show seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped children’s toy to receive a free Lips’ World-Famous Frozen Cosmo during a future visit.

Attendees to this festive brunch will have two reasons to enjoy Lips show palace experience. One is to celebrate Lips’ show hostess, Nicolette’s birthday and the other is to support CDTC. Show goers will experience soulful and inspirational music performed by the ladies of Lips who will also serve Lips’ world-famous all-inclusive Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and Champagne.

Guests of Lips always enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast who serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with a popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other signature drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. Seating is limited due to social distancing requirements. Lips is CDC compliant and facial coverings are required upon entry. Brunch is $24.95 per person plus an additional $10 cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

About Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is a not-for-profit organization that serves more than 12,000 children with special healthcare needs in Broward County, annually. As a facility of Broward Health, CDTC’s mission is to promote the optimal health and well-being of children with special healthcare needs by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment services within a medical home environment. CDTC is a nationally recognized center of excellence offering a unique system of care for infants, children and youth with chronic illnesses, disabilities and developmental delays. For information, visit childrensdiagnostic.com.

About Lips Fort Lauderdale
Six nights a week and every Sunday afternoon, Lips serves up delicious food and Las Vegas- style drag entertainment. Lips is the perfect place for a bachelorette party or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a divorce with an amazing cast of characters, including show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, Nicole Halliwell and Velvet LeNore. The fun never ends at Lips, with sister locations in New York, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago. Lips is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, about one-mile east of I-95. For more information about Lips, call (954) 567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s “A Merry Little Shop & Stroll” 11/18/20

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The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s “A Merry Little Shop & Stroll”
Wednesday, 11/18/2020-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of Broward County’s premier shopping and dining destinations, will be “Making It Merry ASAP” with a free, safe and fun night of cheer and surprises to kick-off the holiday season on Wednesday, November 18. From 5 – 7 p.m., guests can enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages at participating stores plus live entertainment from NBC’s The Voice former contestant Laura Vivas as part of “A Merry Little Shop & Stroll.” As an added-bonus, select retailers including Dillard’s, Altar’d State, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille will be offering exclusive shopping and dining incentives.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale previously announced it will return to normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, beginning Monday, November 2.

There is no cost to attend “A Merry Little Shop & Stroll,” but RSVP/registration is necessary. Registration can be found at http://bit.ly/MerryLittleShopandStroll. Check-in for this night of merriment will be located across from Swarovski. Upon check-in, guests will receive a special event swag bag with additional incentives. For more information about “Make It Merry ASAP” at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, or for a complete list of retailers, holiday hours and events, please call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations and touted as Fort Lauderdale’s most fashionable address, features a collection of popular retail and dining options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Free People, J. Crew, Michael Kors and Pandora. Visitors can choose from a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Blue Martini and Powerhouse Gym can also be found at The Galleria. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). More information about current and extended hours is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion in 2019, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of nearly 93,000 as of June 30, 2020. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

Dia de Los Muertos 2020 at Downtown Doral 11/1/20

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Dia de Los Muertos 2020 at Downtown Doral
Sunday, 11/01/2020-, 11:30 am-06:00 pm
Main Street
8551 NW 53rd St.,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Dia de Los Muertos 2020 at Downtown Doral
WHAT: Join Downtown Doral as they commemorate the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) on Main Street! The celebration will include live music, a cultural performance, art for kids, and decorations in a safe and physically distant format.
An exciting four-piece Mariachi band will begin roaming Main Street at 11:30 a.m. and then again at 3:30 p.m. alongside a group of catrina-inspired musicians and dancers. A “Paint Like Frida Kahlo” activation will also be set up on the green turf for children to paint with their families for a price of $10, which includes various activity materials and a cupcake set from Bunnie Cakes Bakery & Cafe. Colorful decor and themed stations, like an authentic Dia De Los Muertos altar, will be present throughout, transporting all guests and performers to a vibrant town in Mexico.
Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. For more information, please visit https://downtowndoral.com/things-to-do/dia-de-los-muertos/
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: 8551 NW 53rd St. Doral, FL 33166

Día de los Muertos Skull Painting Party at Taquerias el Mexicano 11/1/20

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Día de los Muertos Skull Painting Party at Taquerias el Mexicano
Sunday, 11/01/2020-, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
Taquerias el Mexicano
521 SW 8th street,
Little havana, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Please join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos at Taquerias el Mexicano. Guests are invited to paint their own ceramic skulls, courtesy of Hornitos, on Sunday from 3PM to 5PM. With each Hornitos cocktail purchase, each guest will receive a complimentary skull to paint.

There will also be Modelo specials as well starting at 5PM.

Piola Brickell: Vote to Push Play 10/23/2020

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Piola Brickell: Vote to Push Play
Friday, 10/23/2020-10/23/2020, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Piola Brickell
1250 South Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33130
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Cost: No Fee

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Vote to Push Play is a nonprofit that promotes getting out the vote and supports artists who embrace community engagement. Vote to Push Play joins us with a selection of live music for the Piola early voting celebration, which features food and complimentary APEROL SPRITZ cocktails, one of our favorite Prosecco drinks. Have you voted yet?

It’s Just A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus Lands at The Kelsey Theater with Leading Cast of South Florida Drag Performers 10/30/20, 10/31/20

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It’s Just A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus Lands at The Kelsey Theater with Leading Cast of South Florida Drag Performers
Friday, 10/30/2020-10/31/2020, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Kelsey Theater
700 Park Avenue,
Lake Park, Florida, 33403
Website
Cost: $65 for general admission, and $75 for “front row” VIP, which includes a souvenir gift pack. Save $10 off any ticket, use coupon code SAVE10 at checkout

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

South Florida’s favorite Halloween show, IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS* (previously Hocus Pocus Live) is landing at The Kelsey Theater in Lake Park for two nights of holiday fun on October 30 and 31 (performances are at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each night; each runs 1 hour and 15 minutes). Tickets are on sale with the opportunity to save $10.

Following eight consecutive years of instant sell-outs, the wildly popular all-ages tribute show brings Halloween’s most beloved classic to life with incredible detail. The audience is invited to take a dive into ‘90s nostalgia as South Florida’s top drag performers transform into the film’s iconic characters. All are invited to join this limited-seating, socially distanced event as they tell the story of three wacky witches, accidentally resurrected by teen pranksters on Halloween night in 1993. The dynamic lead cast includes Nicole Halliwell as Winifred Sanderson, Calypso Monroe as Sarah Sanderson and Nicky Monet as Mary Sanderson.

Produced and created by South Florida’s drag mastermind Nicole Halliwell (TLC’s I am Jazz, America’s Got Talent, Queenz The Drag Experience), IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS boasts intricately detailed sets, eerily uncanny lookalikes, replica props and costuming, and more in this immersive stage spectacle. Going light years beyond your standard “drag show,” there’s nothing quite like this! Prior to each performance, audiences can enjoy “Wicked Villains,” a “delightfully evil preshow,” starring the cast of QUEENZ The Drag Experience as even more fabulous female impersonators transform into such favorite cartoon villains like Maleficent, Ursula, Cruella DeVille, and The Evil Queen.

Tickets are now on sale starting at $65 for general admission, and $75 for “front row” VIP, which includes a souvenir gift pack. To save $10 off any ticket, use coupon code SAVE10 at checkout to unlock discounted tickets which can be purchased by visiting www.hocuspocuslive.net, by calling The Kelsey Theater at (561) 328-7481, or the Boca Black Box Theater at (561) 483-9036. Performance tickets will be limited to comply with COVID-19 community health and safety guidelines. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the show’s displaced and furloughed cast of entertainers due to the pandemic. *Celebrity impersonators, no affiliation with the Walt Disney Company.

This live production is sponsored, in part, by Tate’s Comics & Games www.tatescomics.com.

First Friday at P.Pole Pizza 10/2/20

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First Friday at P.Pole Pizza
Friday, 10/02/2020-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
P.Pole Pizza
279 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Cost: No Charge

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Living up to its motto, “Of the P.Pole, By the P.Pole, For the P.Pole,” P.Pole Pizza (ppolepizza.com) in Coral Gables will host a voter registration drive with Vote Push to Play (votetopushplay.org) at its community comeback celebration today at 6 p.m. The youth voter registration organization will sign up voters before the Oct. 5 deadline. The event also features:

• The unveiling of Chamber P.Pole Pizza, in honor of the 95th anniversary of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.
• DJ Kaiya Nyasha and DJ Francesca Wynner
• Free Prosecco with any purchase
• Free bottle of Prosecco with the purchase of 5 pizzas

Mexican Independence Day at Taquerias el Mexicano 9/16/20

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Mexican Independence Day at Taquerias el Mexicano
Wednesday, 09/16/2020-, 12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Taquerias el Mexicano
521 SW 8th street,
Little Havana, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with us at Taquerias el Mexicano. Guests can enjoy amazing 2-4-1 drink specials featuring our famous Micheladas and take advantage of our newest dish on the menu “Oaxacan Tlayudas” (Mexican Pizzas) on special this day only for $10. This offer applies to dine-in guests only.

Urban Warrior Celebration 9/7/20

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Urban Warrior Celebration
Thursday, 09/17/2020-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
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Cost: $5

Join the Miami Center for Architecture & Design for an evening celebrating past winners of the Urban Warrior Award.

Featuring a tribute by artist & activist, Meme Ferre, to her father, 6-time mayor of Miami, Maurice Ferre.

Panel discussion with former awardees, as they discuss the state of Miami’s Urban Core. With Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla II, Co-Founders of the Barlington Group, Meg Daly, Founder & resident of Friends of the Underline,Marta Viciedo, Co-Founder of the Urban Impact Lab, and Mitch Kaplan, Co-Founder of the Miami International Book Fair, and owner of Books & Books.

Moderated by Jane Wooldridge, Journalist from the Miami Herald.

Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 10/16/20

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Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Friday, 10/16/2020-, 07:00 pm-
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Cost:

The Conquer and Cure experience is an excellent example of the power the IBD community has when we come together. Join us for a three-part virtual night out, in the comfort and safety of your own home, and help make an impact in the lives of people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Get your groove on as DJ Michael Sarysz and NBC’s Sheli Muniz take you on a journey for your senses! Enjoy a signature cocktail creation compliments of Fiola Miami, cook along with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni from Master Chef and sing the night away with special performances by two fabulous Broadway superstars from the award-winning shows Hamilton and Wicked. Presented by Entertainment LIVEstyle, you will be enchanted by a live vocal performance and Q&A featuring Ryan Vasquez as Alexander Hamilton and Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba from Wicked. Reserve an exclusive Party Kit now! It is guaranteed to elevate your experience. Act fast, quantities are limited!

The 22nd Edition Of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Kicks Off Opening Night August 20 At Dezerland And Drive-In With A Drive-Out Preview of Stage Mother 8/20/20

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The 22nd Edition Of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Kicks Off Opening Night August 20 At Dezerland And Drive-In With A Drive-Out Preview of Stage Mother
Thursday, 08/20/2020-, 07:00 pm-10:30 pm
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Cost: $40 per car

Stage Mother, a new comedy-drama starring Oscar-nominated Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom), Adrian Grenier (Entourage, The Devil Wears Prada) and Emmy-Nominated Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Elementary, Ally McBeal), will kick-off the 22nd edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. This special OUTshine Opening Night Drive-OUT preview at Dezerland Drive-In in North Miami (the film will be released to the public on August 21) will launch a celebration of diversity and equality with 80 thought-provoking films from 20 countries, (many never-seen-before and not available on any streaming platform) accessible via 44 screenings available from August 20 – 30, 2020. A livestreamed Q& A session will follow the film.

Stage Mother tells the story of Maybelline (Jacki Weaver), a conservative Texas church-choir director who inherits her recently deceased son’s drag club. She surprises her closed-minded husband and everyone else she knows by moving alone to San Francisco to save the club from bankruptcy. In this raucous, racy new environment, she begins to open-up and finds new meaning for her life, even becoming a mother-figure to the club’s flamboyant performers. In addition to Adrian Grenier and Lucy Liu, the film also stars, Mya Taylor (Tangerine) and the legendary Jackie Beat.

Stage Mother was a winner of the Best of the Fest Audience Vote at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and winner of the Next Wave Award from the Provincetown International Film Festival.

In addition to Stage Mother, this year’s virtual line-up includes Centerpiece film The Goddess of Fortune (La Dea Fortuna) (Italy), Drama-Comedy on August 26 at 7 p.m.; a Ladies Shorts Package Night on August 22 at 5 p.m., a Men’s Shorts Package Night on August 23 at 5 p.m.; a South Florida Speaks – Shorts Program on August 30 at 5 p.m., Closing Night film Single Street (Singel 39) (Netherlands), Comedy on August 30 a 7 p.m.; and two FREE Community Showings – Letters to Eloisa (USA), Drama on August 22 at 3 p.m. and TRANSformations – a Trans Shorts Package on August 29 at 3 p.m. A full list of films and descriptions can be found at outshinefilm.com/films/program. The festival will also host additional livestreamed special events with cocktail happy hours, talent and more Q & A sessions.

Presenting sponsors of The 22nd edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival are Gilead Sciences and Miami-Dade County.

Tickets for the OUTshine Opening Night Drive-OUT preview of Stage Mother, at the Drive-In Theater at Dezerland Park (14401 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33181) are $40 per car and are available via outshinefilm.com/buy-tickets. Prices for additional exclusive festival streaming films are $12 each and value packages range from $60 to $350 and can also be purchased at outshinefilm.com/buy-tickets.

For more information about OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival memberships and film packages, call 877-766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com. Follow us on Facebook @OUTshineFilmFestival, on Twitter and Instagram @OUTshineFilm.

About OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a bi-annual film festival with a mission to unite the community through social events and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain and educate. Launched separately – in 1998, as The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and in 2008, as the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – both editions were brought together under one brand to become the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Encompassing brightness, broad appeal and dynamic multicultural locations, OUTshine is internationally acclaimed as the largest LGBTQ+ cultural arts festival in the southeastern United States. OUTrageous. OUTspoken. And OUTstanding in what we deliver. For more information, call 877-766-8156, visit us at outshinefilm.com and follow us on Facebook @OUTshineFilmFestival, on Twitter @OUTshineFilm and on Instagram @OUTshineFilm.

22nd Edition Of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Goes Virtual 8/20/20, 8/21/20, 8/22/20, 8/23/20, 8/24/20, 8/25/20, 8/26/20, 8/27/20, 8/28/20, 8/29/20, 8/30/20

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22nd Edition Of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Goes Virtual
Thursday, 08/20/2020-08/30/2020, 07:00 pm-
Buy Tickets
Cost: Prices for individual films are $12 each and value packages range from $60 to $350.

The 22nd edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival, a bi-annual film festival whose mission is to unite the community through social events and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain, and educate, is going virtual! For the first time in the organization’s history, 80 new contemplative, comedic and creative films from 20 countries, (many never-seen-before and not available on any streaming platform) with 44 screenings will be made available to viewers throughout the state of Florida from August 20 – 30, 2020. The festival will also host livestreamed special events with cocktail happy hours, talent and Q & A sessions as a way to virtually tie the community together.

In keeping with social distancing guidelines and community safety, this year’s festival kicks off on August 20 at 7 p.m. with OUTshine’s Opening Night Drive-OUT, a preview of Stage Mother, at the Drive-In Theater at Dezerland Park (14401 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33181). Stage Mother, starring Oscar-nominated Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom), Adrian Grenier (Entourage, The Devil Wears Prada) and Emmy-nominated Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Elementary, Ally McBeal), is a comedy drama about a conservative Texas church-choir director who moves to San Francisco in attempt to save her recently deceased son’s drag club from bankruptcy. In the process, she finds new meaning for her life and embraces the club’s flamboyant performers.

This year’s line-up includes Centerpiece film The Goddess of Fortune (La Dea Fortuna) (Italy), Drama-Comedy on August 26 at 7 p.m.; a Ladies Shorts Package Night on August 22 at 5 p.m., a Men’s Shorts Package Night on August 23 at 5 p.m.; a South Florida Speaks – Shorts Program on August 30 at 5 p.m., Closing Night film Single Street (Singel 39) (Netherlands), Comedy on August 30 a 7 p.m.; and two FREE Community Showings – Letters to Eloisa (USA), Drama on August 22 at 3 p.m. and TRANSformations – a Trans Shorts Package on August 29 at 3 p.m.

A full list of films and descriptions can be found at outshinefilm.com/films/program.

Presenting sponsors of the 22nd edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Virtual Film Festival are Gilead Sciences and Miami-Dade County.

Tickets for the 22nd edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Virtual Film Festival are on sale, now, at outshinefilm.com/buy-tickets. Prices for individual films are $12 each and value packages range from $60 to $350.

For additional information about OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival memberships and film packages, call 877-766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com. Follow us on Facebook @OUTshineFilmFestival, on Twitter @OUTshineFilm and on Instagram @OUTshineFilm.

About OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a bi-annual film festival with a mission to unite the community through social events and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain and educate. Launched separately – in 1998, as The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and in 2008, as the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – both editions were brought together under one brand to become the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Encompassing brightness, broad appeal and dynamic multicultural locations, OUTshine is internationally acclaimed as the largest LGBTQ+ cultural arts festival in the southeastern United States. OUTrageous. OUTspoken. And OUTstanding in what we deliver. For more information, call 877-766-8156, visit us at outshinefilm.com and follow us on Facebook @OUTshineFilmFestival, on Twitter @OUTshineFilm and on Instagram @OUTshineFilm.

Its 75th Anniversary – All the Things you can do to Celebrate the Park on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day 8/8/20

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Its 75th Anniversary – All the Things you can do to Celebrate the Park on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day
Saturday, 08/08/2020-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr.,
Miami, Florida, 33149
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary and Official Day.

Come out and explore the many activities available throughout the day.
-Stay or get fit joining a Bike Ride (Road or Mountain);
-Rent Paddleboards or Kayaks;
-Roller Blade;
-Enjoy the view of our Walk & Jog Paths;
-Geo-Cache or Disc Golf;
-Make memories in our Photo booth;
-Tour the Park w/ Self Guided App;
-Picnic with your loved ones;
To end the day, enjoy a treat of Free Cake & Ice Cream.

For more information on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day please call 305-960-4600 or visit https://virginiakeybeachpark.net

Its 75th Anniversary – All the Things you can do to Celebrate the Park on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day 8/1/20

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Its 75th Anniversary – All the Things you can do to Celebrate the Park on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day
Saturday, 08/01/2020-07/01/2020, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr.,
Miami, Florida, 33149
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary & the official Day of Miami’s Paradize Renewed

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park will be celebrating its official Day and 75th Anniversary. The event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to be there.

The event will feature many activities throughout the day, stay or get fit joining a Bike Ride (Road or Mountain) and renting Paddleboards or Kayaks, Roller Blade, enjoy the view of our Walk & Jog Paths, Geo-Cache, Disc Golf, make memories in our Photo booth, Tour Park w/ Self Guided App, BBQ at the Park Grills (Under 10 People), and much more.

You can also celebrate safely from the comfort of your home, watching our Virtual Film Exhibition on FB Live about the critical stories that have framed Miami’s history commemorating the progressive struggle of African Americans and Caribbean Diaspora throughout South Florida over the last 75 years.

Urban Beach Bike Ride 8/1/20

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Urban Beach Bike Ride
Saturday, 08/01/2020-, 08:30 am-10:30 am
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr.,
Miami, Florida, 33149
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

Hopp on the Bike to the Beach Ride!! We are Celebrating Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day and 75th Anniversary – Miami’s Black Historic Beach Park.

For more information please contact 305.960.4600 or 718.213.1702.

Dads Throw Axes Free This Fathers Day 6/20/20

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Dads Throw Axes Free This Fathers Day
Saturday, 06/20/2020-06/21/2020, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood
2046 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

HEY DAD! Have a kick axe Father’s Day on us! Father’s Day weekend, June 20th & 21st dads throw for FREE! Grab your kids, grab your wife, and head downtown for the time of your life! CALL US TO BOOK! 754-777-0246 🪓🙌

Make This Fathers Day Memorable with Escape Rooms and Axe Throwing 6/20/20

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Make This Fathers Day Memorable with Escape Rooms and Axe Throwing
Saturday, 06/20/2020-06/21/2020, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Boxroom Escape Games
2042 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

You and dad locked in a room for one hour? What could go wrong? Well… it’s cheaper than therapy, and way more fun! Use code SMARTDAD this Father’s Day for free admission for your pops when you buy 2 tickets. That’s a $33 savings. Thanks to all the dads out there 🙂

BOOK NOW! ⬇
www.boxroom.com
754-800-2042

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Trust 75th Anniversary Virtual Celebration 8/1/20

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Trust 75th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
Saturday, 08/01/2020-, 06:00 pm-
Website
Cost: $75

Enjoy an Evening of Entertainment from the Comfort of Your Couch!

JOIN US for Virginia Key Beach Park Trust’s 75th Anniversary Celebration – Virtual Film Exhibition and Cocktail Reception on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 6:30 pm. Ticket purchasers receive a VIP pass to Private Pre-show at 6:00 pm.

The Film Exhibition will commemorate the progressive struggle among African American and Caribbean diaspora throughout South Florida over the last 75 years. Notable Historian, N. D. B. Connolly narrates the digital experience, which highlights the critical stories that framed our history.

Don’t miss the hottest event this summer!
The show includes:
• Three Documentary Shorts narrated by local Historian, Nathan Connolly
• Host Vanessa James, of Vanessa James Media
• Kizie – the Violist, who will take you on a journey through the Historic Beach Park Site-no snooze here, you will be on your feet dancing!
• Three Cocktail recipe (acholic or non) demonstrations by one of Miami’s top Mixologists. You can’t have a cocktail party without cocktails 😊
• Surprises, including community and celebrity shout outs, tributes, and more!

Ticket purchasers select a Branded Mixology Cocktail/Mocktail Kit or an Engraved Bamboo Cheese Board as our gift to you. Ticket purchaser names will be featured online during the event and listed under “The making of this documentary was possible through the generous gifts of” in documentary closing credits.

Thanks for staying home and spending the evening with Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
celebrating 75 years of history, culture, and the environment.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION
WWW.HVKBMP.ORG

Dads throw Free this Fathers Day at Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood 6/20/20, 6/21/20

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Dads throw Free this Fathers Day at Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood
Sunday, 06/20/2020-06/21/2020, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood
2042 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

HEY DAD! Have a kick axe Father’s Day on us! Father’s Day weekend, June 21st & 22nd dads throw for FREE! Grab your kids, grab your wife, and head downtown for the time of your life! CALL US TO BOOK! 754-777-0246 🪓🙌

BurgerFi Delray Beach – Linton Grand Opening! 6/12/20

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BurgerFi Delray Beach – Linton Grand Opening!
Friday, 06/12/2020-06/14/2020, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
BurgerFi
620 Linton Blvd. Suite 265,
Delray Beach, Florida, 33444
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

BurgerFi Delray Beach – Linton Grand Opening!
Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 from 11am-10pm daily

Celebrate the grand opening of BurgerFi’s newest location and have the chance to win free meals for a year!

BurgerFi, the ‘better burger’ chain, is celebrating the grand opening of its 51st Florida location with delicious dining deals from Friday June 12 to Sunday, June 14. On Friday, enjoy a safe, socially-distanced feast with $5 BurgerFi Cheeseburgers and VegeFi Burgers all day. On Saturday, enjoy complimentary fresh-cut fries when you download the BurgerFi App. Every Tuesday is for the little ones with free kids’ meals. Plus, 25 lucky guests this weekend will receive BurgerFi for a whole year!

BurgerFi
620 Linton Blvd. Suite 265
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-473-2210
www.burgerfi.com

Make Dad’s Day with Father’s Day in a Box from Potions in Motion! 6/5/20

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Make Dad’s Day with Father’s Day in a Box from Potions in Motion!
Saturday, 06/06/2020-06/19/2020, 09:30 am-05:00 pm
Potions in Motion
532 NW 77th St,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33483
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Potion in Motion, South Florida’s trusted gourmet catering and mobile bar service established by local entrepreneur and good Dad Jason Savino, had so much success with Mother’s Day in a Box they went ahead and curated a box for dad! Father’s Day in a Box is filled with items guaranteed to make Dad’s special day including:

  • Igloo “Wheelie” 38 Quart Cooler
  • 1 Carafe of Handmade Bourbon Old-Fashioned
  • 4 Bottles of Assorted Craft Beer
  • 2 Premium Cigars
  • 1 Cigar Cutter
  • 1 Box of Matches
  • 1 Discount Card for “Smoke Inn”
  • 4 Halpern’s 8oz Sirloin/Brisket/Short Rib Burgers
  • 4 Brioche Buns
  • 6 Hebrew Nat’l All Beef Kosher Dogs
  • 6 Hot Dog Buns
  • 2 lbs Hellman’s Potato Salad
  • 2 lbs Cold Pasta Primaversa Salad
  • 8 Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • 1 10 lb Bag of Ice

Special add-on options include lobster tails and a vintage 1969 Playboy Magazine.
The box is $99+ and delivery is available throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties for just $10.
Extra $30 shipping charge applies to out-of-state orders.
Orders can be placed at www.dinnersinmotion.com or by calling 561-989-8879 and must be in by Friday, June 19th.
A limited number of boxes are available.

Celebrate Papà at Casa D’Angelo! 6/21/20

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Celebrate Papà at Casa D’Angelo!
Sunday, 06/21/2020-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
Casa D'Angelo
2906 NE 207th St,
Aventura, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Celebrate Papà at Casa D’Angelo!
Sunday, June 21st

Award-winning Casa D’Angelo in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura celebrates Father’s Day with a meal that’s fit for a king.

Enjoy Chef Angelo Elia’s famed Italian favorites with a special one-day only dinner menu including appetizers, pastas, and entrees, either in-house or take out to celebrate at home. Specials include a 16oz. grilled, dry-aged Kansas City Steak with sea salt-roasted wild mushrooms and fresh black truffle potato souffle as well as homemade potato and rapini gnocchi with Tuscan-style braised lamb ragout. Savor homemade dessert imported from Angelo Elia the Bakery Bar in Fort Lauderdale.

All dishes are priced at a la carte, with entrees ranging between $28-$58.

And – don’t forget the vino! Enjoy 50% off bottles from the restaurants’ curated collection of over 15,000 wines.

Dine in-house or pick up to enjoy at home. All to-go orders must be placed by 06/18.
www.casa-d-angelo.com
Casa D’Angelo
171 E Palmetto Park Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 996-1234

Casa D’Angelo
1201 N Federal Hwy #5a
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 564-1234

Casa D’Angelo
2906 NE 207th St.
Aventura, Fl 33180
(305) 699-5500

The stage is set for Lips Fort Lauderdale to responsibly welcome back fans on Thursday 6/25/20

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The stage is set for Lips Fort Lauderdale to responsibly welcome back fans
Thursday, 06/25/2020 – 07:00 pm –
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale Florida 33334
Website
Cost: 30 for dinner and the show
ENFORCING SOCIAL DISTANCING: YES
ENFORCING MASK WEARING: YES
PROVIDING HAND SANITIZER: YES

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, is excited to welcome the community back to the perfect place for any celebration when it officially reopens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in compliance with local and state COVID 19 guidelines. In the tradition of Lips, the incredible cast will sashay on stage, deliver delicious dining options and pour signature drinks from Thursday through Saturday nights and for Sunday Brunch, until further notice. Sales from the reopening night will benefit all Lips employees as they make their glamorous return.

“Lips is proud to reconnect with our loyal customers and welcome newcomers to experience our unique brand of dining and entertainment,” said Yvonne Lamé, Lips founder and co-owner. “We are extremely grateful for the support from this community over the past 12 years and we hope to continue celebrating special occasions and life for years to come.”

In keeping with the tradition of Lips’ nightly themed shows, the reopening will kick off with “Dinner with the Divas.” Lips’ talented cast of characters will impersonate past and present divas such as Cher, Pink, Donna Summer, Nikki Minaj and many others. Other theme nights include Game Night (Tuesday), Twisted Broadway (Wednesday), Glitz & Glam (Friday and Saturday), “Dinner with the Divas” (Thursday and Sunday) and Lips’ drag-a-licious Gospel Brunch (Sunday).

Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner from a popular drag-themed menu of salads, appetizers and entrees, including Chicken Marsala, Atlantic Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Garden Vegetable Curry, Mushroom or Lobster Ravioli. Lips also offers a full bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other tasty specialty drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. Limited seating is available. Follow us on Facebook @LipsFTL and Instagram @lipsfla, or visit www.lipsusa.com for more information.

About Lips Fort Lauderdale
Six nights a week and every Sunday afternoon, Lips serves up delicious food and Las Vegas- style drag entertainment. Lips is the perfect place for a bachelorette party or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a divorce with an amazing cast of characters, including show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, Nicole Halliwell, Twa La Rouge and Velvet LeNore. The fun never ends at Lips, with sister locations in New York, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago. Lips is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, about one-mile east of I-95. For more information about Lips, call (954) 567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.

Emerging Songstress Carly Jo Jackson To Be Featured On Next Happy Hour With The Galleria Free Virtual Series 6/4/20

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Emerging Songstress Carly Jo Jackson To Be Featured On Next Happy Hour With The Galleria Free Virtual Series
Thursday, 06/04/2020 – 05:00 pm –

https://www.facebook.com/events/687137031832105/
Florida
Facebook
Cost: Free

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as Broward County’s premier shopping destination, has announced emerging songstress Carly Jo Jackson as its next featured performer on Happy Hour with The Galleria, a virtual music series, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at 5 p.m. on Facebook Live.

With a voice filled with grit and soul, Carly Jo Jackson brings the heat of the Florida sunshine to all she does. She has a vocal tone that is as infectious as her charismatic stage presence. She caught the attention of some big names in the music and entertainment business, opening shows for Michael McDonald (who also provided vocals on her recent EP), Kenny Loggins and Dennis Quaid and serving as a musical inspiration to Jeff Bridges who recently featured her on his Sleep Club website. Other notable performances include her 2014 appearance on America’s Got Talent, where she appeared in two televised episodes and advanced to Judgement Week; performing as an Emerging Artist at 2018’s Summerfest; singing backup vocals to Kenny Loggins at 2019’s Hawaii Songwriters Festival; performing at the renowned 30A Songwriters Festival along with Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mullins, Livingston Taylor and more; opening a San Francisco 49ers game; and winning the 2015 Belk Southern Musician Showcase. In late 2019, she released her EP Au Naturel, produced by Chris Pelonis and Lost Coast Records and distributed by Jimmy Buffet’s Cherry Bomb Records.

Launched in April on Facebook Live, Happy Hour with The Galleria has successfully entertained thousands in the local community during the COVID-19 quarantine. Jackson will join previous Happy Hour with The Galleria virtual music performers Alexander Star, The Tim Charron Band and Tori Rossi Music and WILL PLUS. These archived recorded livestream performances can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has already welcomed shoppers back with limited hours and additional safety measures according to government guidelines. Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro now offer full-service dining in addition to take-out and delivery service. Please visit www.galleriamall-fl.com/current-updates-due-to-covid-19 for additional details.

For additional upcoming virtual events and information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Treat your Mammina this Mother’s Day with Casa D’Angelo! 4/20/20

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Treat your Mammina this Mother’s Day with Casa D’Angelo!
Thursday, 04/30/2020 – 05/07/2020 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Casa D'Angelo

Florida
Website
Cost:

Show your mother some amore with one day-only Italian favorites from Casa D’Angelo – with locations in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura (www.casa-d-angelo.com).
Available for curbside pick-up – pre-order by Thursday, May 7th / pick-up on Sunday, May 10th from Noon-9pm

Mediterranean Seafood Salad with Octopus, Calamari Shrimp, Arugula and Castelvetrano Olives
$24

Twin 6oz. Maine Lobster Tails Sautéed in Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce and Served Over Risotto
$44

Short Ribs Ravioli Cacio & Pepe with Artichokes
$26

Veal Ossobuco Braised in Chianti and San Marzano Sauce, Served with Homemade Cavatelli and Pecorino Cheese
$42

Snapper Livornese with Escarole and Tuscan Potatoes
$34

SERVES TWO:
Chocolate and Almond Flourless Torta Caprese, Served with Fresh Berries
$16

Laurent Perri Brut, 750ml
$50

Boca Raton: 171 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432, (561) 996-1234
Fort Lauderdale: 1201 N Federal Hwy #5a, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 564-1234
Aventura: 2906 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180, (305) 699-5500

Call or email to pre-order:
Boca Raton: 561-996-1234 / armando@casa-d-angelo.com
Fort Lauderdale: 954-564-1234 / alysham@aerestaurants.com
Aventura: 305-699-550 / peterc@aereataurants.com

Tarot & Tonics 3/26/20

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Tarot & Tonics
Thursday, 03/26/2020 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Phuc Yea
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Eventbrite
Cost:

You are invited to join us for a night of mystical vibes when Tarot & Tonics (Miami’s ORIGINAL cocktail + cards party) takes over Phuc Yea.
We’ll be serving crystal-infused spiritual tonics such as our Palo Santo Smoked Rose Quartz Crystal Punch featuring our friends at Courvoisier & Recess (the chill, cool hemp & adaptogen infused sparkling water) — AND, hella intuitive truths by our team of readers.

Welcome cool girl spirituality as a mode — with spiritual shopping, health & wellness activations, & opportunities to network with soul sistas.

Ticket includes FREE reading + a spiritual tonic. Happy Hour specials for T&T guests until 10PM!
First 10 RSVPS receive an Intuitive Gangster Manifest Candle, Next 10 RSVPS receive a specially wrapped palo santo smudge.

Good Vibes, included — always!

Phuc Yea is a flavorful Vietnamese-Cajun cuisine restaurant created by Cesar Zapata and Aniece Meinhold in 2016. Wearing the hats of co-owner and Executive Chef, Cesar Zapata helms the kitchen, where he creates Phuc Yea’s signature Vietnamese-Cajun fare, and Aniece Meinhold, whose German and Vietnamese heritage brings a new take on Asian cuisine to Miami. FOH, beverage programs and design. Phuc Yea is located at 7100 Biscayne Blvd and is open Wednesday –Monday, where it serves dinner, Sunday brunch and daily happy hour. For more information visit www.phucyea.com or via phone at (305) 602– 3710. Follow @PhucYea.

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Tap 42 3/14/20

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St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Tap 42
Sunday, 03/14/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Doral
3535 NW 83rd Ave,
Doral, Florida 33122
Website
Cost:

Pre-game for St. Patrick’s Day at any Tap 42 location with their signature bottomless brunch. Indulge in bottomless mimosas and bloody mary’s for $25, also enjoy frozen green Irish Mules for $10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Tap 42 3/14/20

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St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Tap 42
Saturday, 03/14/2020 – 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale
1411 South Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: This is a free event.

Pre-game for St. Patrick’s Day at any Tap 42 location with their signature bottomless brunch. Indulge in bottomless mimosas and bloody marys for $25, also enjoy frozen green Irish Mules for $10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.