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.

 

June 28, 2009 - July 4, 2009

STREAMLINE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN FORT LAUDERDALE

Through February 7, 2010
Location: Fort Lauderdale History Center
219 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-463-4431

Learn about America's most renowned architect and his connection to Fort Lauderdale. See a scale model and drawings of the innovative, yet never built, vacation home that Wright designed for a site on the New River in 1939.

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
7-10pm
954-924-2980
Admission: Free

2nd and 4th 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.

WITH YOU I WANT TO LIVE

Through January 10, 2010
Location: Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
954-525-5500

A great love of collecting art of our time is shown in the private holdings of local Fort Lauderdale residents and patrons of the burgeoning arts scene in Greater Fort Lauderdale: Gordon Locksley , Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz. All three individuals are tireless collectors passionately engaged in the contemporary art scene.  The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale brings together over 100 selected works from these two collections for this exhibition.

2-FOR-1 SUMMER OFFERS

Through September 30, 2009
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale
954-765-4466
Admission: 2-for-1

Double your pleasure, double your sun. Greater Fort Lauderdale offers 2-for-1 summer savings on segway tours, scuba, sightseeing cruises, spa treatments and more.

AVIATION STATION RUNWAYS TO ROCKETS: OUR SPACE IN AEROSPACE

Through December 2, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm
954-467-4467
Admission: Adults $10.00, Seniors $9.00, Child (2-12) $8.00, Child (1 & under) No charge, Members Free admission (membership benefit)

Transform yourself into a pilot and take to the skies in Aviation Station, the permanent 4,000-square-foot exhibit in the Runways to Rockets: Our Place in Aerospace exhibit hall.

MINERALS ROCK! BUILDING BLOCK OF THE UNIVERSE

Through December 2, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-4467
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $9, Child (2-12) $8, Child (1 & under) No charge, Members Free admission (membership benefit)

See pyrite or fool's gold, opal, copper, malachite, halite, quartz, azurite, sulfur and more. Participants will also be able to touch real lava and make a "volcano" erupt to see how new rocks and land masses are formed.

ROBOTS: THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION

Through September 6, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm
954-467-4467
Admission: Adults $10.00, Seniors $9.00, Child (2-12) $8.00, Child (1 & under) No charge, Members Free admission (membership benefit)

This exhibit captures the fun and artistry of the 20th Century Fox animated film Robots and translates it into an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. With more than 15 interactive displays, the Robots exhibit includes: The World of Robotics and Reel and Real, Build-A-Wonder-Bot, Future of Robots and more. 

UNDER THE SEA 3D

Through December 29, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-6pm
954-467-4463
Admission: Adults$15, Seniors $14, Children $12, Under2 Free (includes museum exhibits and one IMAX film)

Audiences will travel to some of the most exotic locations on this planet and see many creatures for the very first time. This filmmaking team has captured some of the most extraordinary marine life, including the Stonefish - the world's most venomous fish - and a new species of shark yet to be described by science. Narrated by Jim Carrey.  

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC - IRISH STAINED GLASS ART

Through August 15, 2009
Location: Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Closed Sun.
954-340-5000
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $3, Members & under 12 free, Wed free to all.

WOMEN IN ARTS-WOMEN COLLARED FOR WORK

Through August 15, 2009
Location: Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Closed Sun.
954-340-5000
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $3, Members & under 12 free, Wed free to all.

MOONLIGHT, SEA TURTLES & YOU

Through July 15, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science
9pm-1am
954-713-0930
Admission: 16 for members/$18 for non-members

The adventure begins inside the museum and continues on the beach where your expert guides will lead you to the nesting grounds. Watching a 400-pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs is a natural wonder that your family will never forget. Be prepared to walk one to two miles. You will need to provide your own transportation and snacks.  Advance reservations are required.  Turtle Walk Dates: June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30; July 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15.  

IT'S A DOG'S LIFE

Through August 16, 2009
Location: Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St, Hollywood
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
954-921-3274
Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and children ages 4 to 13; and free to Center members as well as children age 3 or younger with an adult. Group discounts and free parking are available.

This exhibition is a collection of dog-themed, contemporary artworks in a variety of mediums from the private collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz.

TILLAMOOK CHEDDAR MID-CAREER RETROSPECTIVE 1999-2009

Through August 16, 2009
Location: Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St, Hollywood
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
954-921-3274
Admission: Adults $7, Students/Seniors/Children 4-13 $4, Member & under 4 Free

Tillamook "Tillie" Cheddar, a Jack Russell Terrier from New York City who is considered the world's preeminent dog artist will host his opening reception for his exhibition.   Tillie will make a live appearance during the opening.

TRANSFORMER 2 : REVENGE OF THE FALLEN

Through July 16, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-6pm
954-467-6637
Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children $12, Under 2 Free (includes museum exhibits and one IMAX film)

Optimus Prime and Bumble-Bee are back and ready to protect Sam Witwicky and human salvation against the Decepticons®.  Experience this high action movie in front of the largest screen in South Florida.  

AAU YOUTH & ADULT TAEKWONDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

Through July 5, 2009
Location: Broward County Convention Center
Port Everglades, 1950 Eisenhower, Fort Lauderdale
954-765-5900

GOLD COAST UNIT 243 JULY 4TH REGIONAL

Through July 5, 2009
Location: Hilton Deerfield Beach, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Please visit website for event times
180-0-1800
Admission: $79 + tax

SEUSSICAL JR.

July 2 - 4, 2009
Location: Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
954-602-4500

FLORIDA MARLINS VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES

July 4, 2009
Location: LandShark Stadium
6:10pm
305-626-7400

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

July 4, 2009
Fireworks begin at 9pm

Dania Beach (954) 924-3672, Deerfield Beach (954)480-4428, Fort Lauderdale Beach (954)828-5363, Hollywood (954) 921-3404, Plantation (954) 452-2522, Lauderdale by-the-Sea (954) 776-0576, Coral Springs (954) 344-1000, Pompano Beach (954) 786-4600.

HOLLYWOOD’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

July 4, 2009
Location: Hollywood Beach
954-921-3404
Admission: Free admission

A variety of family entertainment on the beach and along the auto-free Broadwalk will include live patriotic and popular music, marching bands and strolling musicians, children's entertainment, Uncle Sam and an offshore fireworks display at 9pm. 

June 28, 2009 - July 4, 2009

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