Tag: 3/23/25

Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King! 3/23/25

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Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King!
Sunday, 03/23/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $275 $2,500

The Broward Performing Arts Foundation is hosting a roaring good time with a special brunch party and performance of Disney’s The Lion King during ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration Fit For A (Lion) King!’ at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 23. The festivities begin with a brunch party at 11 a.m. in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, followed by Disney’s The Lion King in the Au-Rene Theater at 1 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a variety of activities including themed food and beverage stations at the King of the Feasts Buffet, safari arts and crafts, face painting, a “wild adventure” photo op and a DJ Dance Party. Presented by long time Broward Center supporters Alice and Mike Jackson and Michelle and Donald Sussman, ‘Hakuna Matata – A Family Celebration” is a benefit for the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs.

At 1 p.m., the curtain will rise and giraffes will strut, birds will swoop and gazelles will leap as the entire Serengeti will come to life in Disney’s The Lion King. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, unforgettable music, and uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Performances at the Broward Center run from March 6-30. For a complete list of show dates and times, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/the-lion-king-2025.

Single tickets for the “Hakuna Matata Family Celebration” are $275 per person and include the brunch party and performance. For large groups and families, tables are available for $2,500 and include the brunch party for 10 guests and 10 prime seats for the performance. Sponsorship opportunities start at $5,000. For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tables and tickets, visit Browardcenter.org/events/detail/hakuna-matata-a-family-celebration, call (954) 468-3298, or email Foundation@browardcenter.org.

Great Heroes Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science 3/1/25 – 4/27/25

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Great Heroes Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 03/01/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included in Museum Admission

Discover how ordinary people changed the world with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science! Travel through history to meet inspiring inventors, groundbreaking astronauts, sustainability visionaries and more. Explore their stories and lessons through hands-on fun for the whole family!

Presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, his new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.

The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc.

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

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

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

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/6/25 – 3/31/25

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 03/06/2025-03/31/2025, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Mall Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate six impactful women of today who lead our community alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way to success in its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG free photography exhibition. The exhibit runs through March 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard) during Women’s History Month.

This year’s celebrated women of today are Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, Frances M. Esposito, chief strategy officer of Broward Partnership, Ina Lee, owner of Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Susan Renneisen, vice president of community affairs and special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Juliet Roulhac, director of external affairs for Broward and Southwest Florida for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and corporate philanthropy for NextEra Energy (NEE), FPL’s parent company and Elaine Vasquez, owner of Broward’s first bilingual newspaper, El Heraldo de Broward.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the 40-photo exhibit include Ticie Swaggerty (1887-1971), co-owner of Swaggerty Taxi Co. and president of the Lauderdale Transit Co. who grew the company from a single Buick in 1919 to the building of a new bus terminal in 1943, Edee Greene (1913-2000), founder of Women in Distress of Broward County, who played an essential role in the operations of the organization which has helped more than 250,000 homeless and abused women and children with items like housing, food, clothing, and counseling since 1974, Pualani Mossman Avon (1917-2006), the face of Hawaiian tourism pre-WWII, a business owner who owned and operated dance studios, clothing stores (including the Mai-Kai retail store) and manager of sales and promotion tours for the South Pacific and Asia for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Boulevard Travel Center, Patricia Murphy (1905-1979), proprietor, creative mind, hostess, and landscaper of Patricia Murphy’s Candlelight Restaurant who built herself into a brand and remained running the landmark entity until 1977, Virginia Shuman Young (1917-1994), who served as the city’s vice mayor, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and who championed civic and community causes including Boy and Girl Scouts, the United Way, The Opportunity Center, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), journalist for WKAT radio’s Children’s Program “The Pelican’s Pouch,” society editor and writer of the Daytona Beach Sun-Record and a Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine, South Florida Business Journal, Arlene Pecora, Dillard’s, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52 and P.F. Chang’s.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG, visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com

Sol & Sounds Sunday at Tulum Bar & Restaurant 2/9/25, 2/16/25, 2/23/25, 3/2/25, 3/9/25, 3/16/25, 3/23/25, 3/30/25

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Sol & Sounds Sunday at Tulum Bar & Restaurant
Sunday, 02/09/2025-03/30/2025, 01:00 pm-06:00 pm
W Miami
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

W Miami, an urban oasis in the heart of the trendy Brickell District, houses TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, a chic modern American dining concept perched on the hotel’s 15th floor. Inspired by the natural beauty of Tulum, Mexico, TULUM offers breathtaking panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and serene al fresco dining spaces. The restaurant embraces an organic aesthetic, featuring earthy hues, abundant greenery, warm wood accents, and a seamless blend of natural elements with contemporary design. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, TULUM also hosts engaging events for both locals and hotel guests. On Sundays, guests can enjoy Sol & Sound Sundays, a laid-back DJ experience providing smooth beats throughout the day.

Juice and Glow Retreat at âme Spa 3/23/25

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Juice and Glow Retreat at âme Spa
Sunday, 03/23/2025-, 09:30 am-05:00 pm
ame Spa
19999 W Country Club Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33180
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Cost: 296

âme Spa & Wellness Collective invites guests to a day of renewal and transformation at the Holistic Rejuvenation Center at JW Turnberry’s âme Spa and Wellness Collective. The exclusive one-day retreat is designed to help guests reconnect with their inner balance, vitality, and overall well-being.

This one-day event is a unique opportunity to nurture the body, mind, and spirit in a setting of elegance and tranquility. Attendees can embrace the power of juicing, set intentions, listen to enlightening lectures, and have access to world-class amenities, including the Infrared Sauna, Whole-Body Red Light Therapy pod, Aromatherapy steam room, and a cold plunge with guided breathing exercises. You’ll also have access to the tranquil adult pool for complete relaxation.

Tickets are priced at $296 per person. Reservations can be online, or made by calling âme Spa and Wellness Collective at (305)-933-9360. âme Spa is located at 19999 W Country Club Dr in Aventura.

Vegan Foodie Festival Miami at CityPlace Doral 3/23/25

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Vegan Foodie Festival Miami at CityPlace Doral
Sunday, 02/23/2025-, 02:00 pm-08:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
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Cost:

Grab friends and come hungry! On Sunday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 8 p.m., the community is invited to CityPlace Doral’s Vegan Foodie Fest Miami during Food Week to savor dishes from Florida’s top vegan chefs and discover the latest vegan restaurant products. The Vegan Foodie Festival is developed by vegan athlete and Florida vegan bodybuilder John Thomas, along with Vegans Explore and marketing expert Sean Russell.

Guests can indulge in a variety of vegan dishes from local vendors, food trucks and restaurants. From mouth-watering vegan burgers to decadent dairy-free desserts, there’s something for every foodie to enjoy. This festival is the perfect opportunity to immerse in the vibrant and innovative world of plant-based dining.

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

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The Blue Angels at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 12:00 pm-
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

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

For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

33rd Annual Florida Renaissance Festival 2/1/25 – 3/23/25

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33rd Annual Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 02/01/2025-03/23/2025, 10:00 am-06:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Website
Cost: $37 adults / $15 for kids (under 5 free)

All kings, queens, court ladies, knights, squires, jesters, and villagers are invited to the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival with eight thrilling themed weekends. Enter the gates of the kingdom as an elegant courtier, rebellious outlaw, or valiant knight, and dress the part with period attire such as tunics, broad-brimmed hats, puffy-sleeved shirts, lacy gowns, petticoats, cloaks, or aprons. Admission to the festival is $37 for adults, and $15 for children (kids under 5 years old are free). Kids 11 and under get in free of charge for the first weekend only but still must pay the county park fee of $1.50. For tickets and more information visit: www.ren-fest.com.

The eight themed weekends feature:
Weekend One: Feb. 1-2
Jester’s Jamboree – A Gaggle of Giggles
FREE Entrance for Kids THIS WEEKEND ONLY

Weekend Two: Feb. 8-9
Valhalla’s Call: A Saga of Fire and Ice!

Weekend Three: Feb. 15-16
Heartstrings and Heraldry: A Valentine’s Weekend

Weekend Four: Feb. 22-23
Peg Legs and Polly’s – Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew

Weekend Five: March 1-2
Marketplace Mayhem – Shopeth ‘till you Dropeth!

Weekend Six: March 8-9
Gears and Gadgets – The Lost Inventions of DaVinci

Weekend Seven: March 15-16
Gaelic Legends: Tales of the Blarney Stone

Weekend Eight: March 22-23
Enchanted Extravaganza: Characters on the Loose

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

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/17/2025-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

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

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

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

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