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.
STREAMLINE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Through February 7, 2010
Location: Fort Lauderdale History Center954-463-4431
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 TheatreEast 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 TheatreEast 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 Lauderdale11am-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.
WITH YOU I WANT TO LIVE
Through January 10, 2010
Location: Museum of Art | Fort LauderdaleOne 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.
AVIATION STATION RUNWAYS TO ROCKETS: OUR SPACE IN AEROSPACE
Through December 2, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm
954-467-4467
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, child (2-12) $8, under 1 free, Members free
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® Theater401 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.
UNDER THE SEA 3D
Through December 29, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater401 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.
HOME GROWN CONCERTS
Through January 8, 2010
Location: Coconut Creek Community Center7-8:30pm
954-545-6682
Admission: Free
Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
JOSH’S ORGANIC GARDEN GREEN MARKET
Through December 26, 2010
Location: Harrison Street & the Broadwalk, Hollywood9am-5:30pm
954-456-3276
Bushels of healthy, fresh, 100% certified organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds & dried fruit.
SUNSET BLUE BLOCK PARTY
Through December 20, 2009
Location: NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale beach6-10pm
Live music, food & drinks on the beach.
DINE OUT LAUDERDALE
Through November 12, 2009
Location: Oct 1-Nov 12Over 35 top restaurants offering 3-course menus for $35.
LAFFING MATTERZ AT THE BROWARD CENTER
Through June 27, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 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!
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Through November 8, 2009
Location: Cinema Paradiso954-760-9898
Competitive film festival showcasing independent cinema from around the world. Premieres, documentaries, free films for kids, free outdoor family movies, student film competition, black tie galas, celebrities. Free seminars.
CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE
November 4 - 8, 2009
Location: Hard Rock LiveOne Seminole Way, Hollywood
11/4-8 8pm and 11/7-8 2pm
Admission: $65, $50 & $35
Ornaments come to life as costumed characters that perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season and showcase pageantry, ingenuity and breathtaking artistry. An international cast of acrobats, aerialists, singers, dancers and musicians fill this Cirque Dream on stage, in the air and while dangling from a 24-foot-tall magical tree. Families of all ages will delight in the pomp, cirque-umstance and amazement of gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. With over 100 dazzling costumes, an original musical score and some holiday favorites, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will mesmerize audiences with its memorable tribute to the holiday season.
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA SOUTHEASTERN CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO
November 5 - 7, 2009
Location: Bergeron Rodeo7:30pm
954-680-8005
One of the top circuits in the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association throughout the U.S. Cowboys and Cowgirls compete for over $100,000.
MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM I
November 6 - 8, 2009
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
This Paul Taylor signature piece is performed to carefree World War II hits by the Andrews Sisters, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" & "Oh, Johnny, Oh!" contrasted with the melancholy realities of soldiers at war.
HANSEL AND GRETEL
November 7, 2009
Location: Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
11am and 1pm
Admission: $14 with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
The classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm follows a brother and sister as they get lost in the woods and discover the gingerbread house they come across contains more than calories -- it houses an evil witch who thinks they'd make a tasty addition to the place.
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK
November 7, 2009
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale5pm
954-744-5311
Admission: $25 minimum donation
Benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A fun, family event for walkers of all ages and fitness levels walking to find cures for blood cancers and further the mission of LLS: find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Walkers carry illuminated balloons as they walk in twilight to spread hope, awareness and funds for cancer research. Red balloons are carried by supporters, white balloons for cancer survivors and patients and a gold balloon to symbolize a loved one lost. With a minimum donation of $25 to LLS, you will receive a balloon, food, and carnival like atmosphere including a bounce house, rock wall, face painting, kid's games and much more! Walkers are encouraged to raise as much as possible, with great incentive prizes to help reach your fundraising goal. Register your team of co-workers, family and friends today at www.lightthenight.org or call your local LLS Chapter at 954-744-5311.
