Calendar of Events

From the world's largest in-water display of mega-yachts during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, to the glitter of massive yachts decked out for the holidays, ablaze in lights for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in December, Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up many fun-filled activities.

 

March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010

MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS

Ongoing
Location: Hollywood Beach Theatre
East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean
7:30-9pm
954-921-3404
Admission: Free

Every Mon, Tue and Wed. Music & dancing from big band to country, rock and roll and soul.

BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST

Ongoing
Location: Hollywood Beach Theatre
East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean
7-9pm
954-924-2980
Admission: Free

Every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood's signature 2.5 mile Broadwalk. Charming oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up delicious innovative cuisine while you enjoy the best array of live music and tropical ocean breezes.

SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH

Ongoing
Location: Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale
11am-2pm
954-828-5363
Admission: Free

First Sunday of every month. An ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk. Live , outdoor concert series bringing the area's best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages.  Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants.

JOSH’S ORGANIC GARDEN GREEN MARKET

Through December 26, 2010
Location: Harrison Street & the Broadwalk, Hollywood
9am-5:30pm
954-456-3276

Bushels of healthy, fresh, 100% certified organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds & dried fruit.

LAFFING MATTERZ AT THE BROWARD CENTER

Through June 27, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
Admission: $63-$68

Combing the best of dinner theater with the hilarity of topical satire in a one of a kind evening that everyone will enjoy!

DINOSAURS: GIANTS OF PATAGONIA 3D

Through May 31, 2010
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-463-4463

   

VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS

Through May 31, 2010
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale

Discover a Van Gogh we've never seen before: serene and radiating with love of life as he retraces his footsteps through his letters. In this passionate voyage, we are thrown into a unique visual experience where the paintings spring to life before our eyes, so near us that we can feel the painter's energy, the wind in the branches of a cypress, the dazzling Southern sun. The film offers us the unique joy of seeing and getting to know, with ever increasing admiration, the man whose energy and freedom are intrinsically bound to the great beauty of his work.

JAZZ IMPRESSIONS

Through June 5, 2010
Location: Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University
8pm
954-462-0222

Second Saturday of each month January through June.

GROSSOLOGY: THE (IMPOLITE) SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY

Through May 2, 2010
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

Kids of all ages will be grossed out while learning a thing or two about the functions of the human body.  This interactive, larger-than-life, exhibit is based on a popular series of books by science teacher Sylvia Branzei. Come talk to Nigel Nose-It-All, and learn about how the human nose functions including: allergies, sinuses, and snot trivia.  Climb the large-scale replica of human skin and find out the gross facts of pimples, warts, wounds, hair, moles, and other skin blemishes.  Help Burp-Man expel the gas in his stomach, and find out all about the physics of farting.  Other disgustingly-fun exhibits to explore: Vomit Center; Urine: The Game; and Y U Stink.

FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Through March 14, 2010
Location: Quiet Waters Park
10am-Sunset
954-776-1642
Admission: Adults $20, Children $7

Knights jousting, 12 stages of continuous entertainment, educational demonstrations of period trades and crafts, delicacies of the middle ages to tempt the palate, over 100 artisans exhibiting and selling their wares and hundreds of costumed performers lending atmosphere and authenticity. Weekends only and President's Day Feb 15. Special online offer: 2-for-1 admission. Buy tickets online and use promo code FLLCVB.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE

March 5 - 25, 2010
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

In the sequel to Lewis Carroll's original stories, Alice Kingsley, now 19, attends a party at a Victorian estate.  When Alice spots a white rabbit wearing a waistcoat and pocket watch, she follows him, only to later tumble down a rabbit hole into Underland (more commonly referred to as "Wonderland" by its inhabitants), a place she has visited ten years before, yet doesn't remember.  In Wonderland, she reunites with her childhood friends, including The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp).  Alice then embarks on an adventure of self discovery and to save Wonderland and Wonderland friends from both the Jabberwocky and the Red Queen. 

NATIONAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN SEA-SON

Through May 8, 2010
Location: Fort Lauderdale
954-462-5573

Marine related events to create awareness of the wonderful world of water. Ocean expo, waterway cleanups, school marine fair and regatta.

CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION

March 10 - 14, 2010
Location: Hard Rock Live
One Seminole Way, Hollywood
800-745-3000
Admission: $40, $55, $70

Filled with imagination, suspense and theatrical innovation, turning the everyday ordinary...into bright and extraordinary. Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance on wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences.  One-of-a-kind artists populate the streets of this magical metropolis and breathe energy into its landscape with urban acrobatics and never- before-seen phenomenal thrills of disbelief.  Cirque Dreams' critically-acclaimed dazzling costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more set to an original score. 

AFRICA

March 12 - 14, 2010
Location: Cinema Paradiso
954-525-4525
Admission: Free

Friday, March 12: 5:30pm - THE EXCHANGE: FACES OF THE GAMBIA, 6:30pm - HIDEOUS KINKY, 6:30pm - HOMMAGE A'NOIR, 8pm - SKIN, 10pm - AFRICA UNITE (concert Film - Tribute to Bob Marley); Saturday, March 13: 10am - COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, 10:45am - THE TYRANT & THE CHILD, 11:am - GABON: THE LAST EDEN, Noon - LA VIE EST BELLE, 1:45pm - BEYOND LIMITS, 2:45pm - THE LANGUAGE YOU CRY IN, 3:45pm - WRESTLING GROUNDS, 5:45pm - SEX OKRA & SALTED BUTTER, 7:15pm - THE HERO (O HEROI), 8:50pm -   TESTAMENTO; Sunday, March 14: 11am - WEST AFRICA: GHANA & THE IVORY COAST, Noon - MILKING THE RHINO

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

March 12, 2010
Location: Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale
8:00pm
954-462-0222
Admission: $65, $55, $45

Don't miss a chance to see this revered orchestra in concert when it plays Parker Playhouse, as part of its 75th anniversary tour. This superb program will include pieces featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, with BPO Concertmaster Michael Ludwig as soloist, and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2."

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

March 12, 2010
Location: Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale
8pm
954-462-0222
Admission: $65, $55, $45

Under the baton of acclaimed Music Director, Maestro JoAnn Falletta, the award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is internationally recognized as a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic caliber.

MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM IV

March 12 - 14, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
Admission: $19-$169

Ten dancers, live Chopin piano music, endlessly beautiful and original invention - a celebration of dance, dancers...and life.

MICHAEL BUBLE'

March 12, 2010
Location: BankAtlantic Center
One Panther Parkway, Sunrise
8pm

CHIPOLLINO - ARTS BALLET THEATRE

March 13 - 14, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
Admission: $25

"Chipollino" is a beautiful ballet in two acts, choreographed by Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev to the music of Russian composer K. Katchaturian. This ballet is based on Gianni Rodari's tale about vegetables. It is the story of a naughty "green onion" character by the name of Chipollino."

HILLSBORO LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

March 13, 2010
Location: Sands Harbor Hotel, North Dock, 125 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach
9am-2:30pm
954-942-2102
Admission: $15 transportation charge for non members. ($25 membership, $35 for family - transportation included)

The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society has dedicated to preserve the lighthouse and make it available to the public for viewing.  The Hillsboro lighthouse shuttle boat leaves the Sands Harbor Hotel dock each hour from 9am-2:30pm. Park in the public lot across from the hotel. The only access to the Lighthouse is via shuttle boat.

JEFF FOXWORTHY, BILL ENGVALL, AND LARRY THE CABLE GUY

March 13, 2010
Location: BankAtlantic Center
One Panther Parkway, Sunrise
8pm
954-835-7469
Admission: $59.50

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA CRAFT FESTIVAL

March 13 - 14, 2010
Location: A1A & Commercial Boulevard
10am-5pm
954-472-3755

PRIDEFEST 2010

March 13 - 14, 2010
Location: Jaco Pastorius Park- Dixie Highway & 40th Ct. in Oakland Park
Noon-7pm

Celebration and tribute to the LGBT community. 

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

March 13, 2010
Location: Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk to Riverfront; Parade along Las Olas Blvd from SE 8th Ave to Andrews Ave
Festival 11:30am-9pm; Parade 2-3:30pm along Las Olas Blvd.
954-828-5985

Showcasing the Irish Culture through live performance and entertainment featuring music, exhibitors, authentic cuisine, beverages, and cultural displays representing the Irish Community in Broward County and South Florida. Family oriented, fun and providing the community with unique experiences to last a lifetime in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

SUDS (SOLDIERS UNDERTAKING DISABLED SCUBA) FLEA MARKET

March 13 - 14, 2010
Location: Divers Discount Florida
10am-4pm
954-761-1426

New scuba equipment will be auctioned to the highest bidders via a live silent auction and online. Gift certificates from restaurants, stores, certification agencies, sporting events, charter boats, and diving equipment will be part of 2 raffles. A huge selection of donated quality used gear will be sold at the flea market for a fraction of cost. The SUDS Flea Market has everything from tanks to trips. Come and greet our soldiers.   

SUDS (SOLDIERS UNDERTAKING DISABLED SCUBA) PARTY

March 13, 2010
Location: Downtowner Saloon, Fort Lauderdale
8-11pm
954-761-1426

Immediately following the day's activities at the SUDS Flea Market. The Flea Market staff, South Florida Divers and the general public will be celebrating with the soldiers. Tickets for the buffet will be available at the SUDS Flea Market the day of the event for $30 per person and online. Come celebrate!    

March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010

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