Multicultural Events

ONGOING EVENTS 2012:
Cannonball Jazz series at the Old Dillard Museum.
Monthly cabaret-style jazz concerts featuring regional and nationally-known musicians and honoring the late legendary jazz saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, a former teacher at the historic Fort Lauderdale site during the late 1950s. 

The African American Research Library exhibit, "Fabulous Forties on the Avenue" is a replica of an iconic stretch of road - Northwest Fifth Avenue that was once the commerce hub of the black community.  The exhibit will also include the latest in mobile applications technology, allowing both young and old to access the historical materials through a series of interactive kiosks. These kiosks will allow visitors to create and download a fun video of their gallery experience to share with others.   

JANUARY  2012

Jan 6-31: Magical World of Jazz Art Multimedia Exhibition 
Bienes Center for the Arts (St. Thomas Aquinas High School) 

Jan 11-15: Step Afrika
Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark, (954) 462-0222

Jan 13: Whoopi Goldberg
Hard Rock Live, (954) 327-ROCK

Jan 25: From Bebop to Doo Wop to Hip Hop
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, (954) 462-0222 

Jan 29: Hip Hop Symphony
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, (954) 462-0222

FEBRUARY  2012

Feb 1: The Four Tops & The Temptations
Broward Center for the Peforming Arts, (954) 462-0222

Feb 10: African Grace
Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir
Parker Playhouse, (954) 462-0222

Feb 11-Mar 11: Florida Renaissance Festival
Quiet Waters Park Deerfield Beach, (954) 776-1642

Feb 14: Gladys Knight
Hard Rock Live, (954) 327-ROCK

Feb 17: Kim Wayans 
Actress and "In Living Color" TV alum. One-woman comedic play "A Handsome Woman Retreats" at the Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark, (954) 462-0222

Feb 18: Sundiata: An Epic African Folktale
Broward Center for the Peforming Arts, (954) 462-0222

Feb 19: A1A Marathon
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, (561) 241-3801

Feb 22: Taste of the Beach 2012
El Prado Ave., Lauderdale by the Sea, (954) 776-1000

Feb 24-26: Big Cypress Shootout
Billie Swamp Safari, (800) GO SAFARI

Feb 25: Sistrunk Parade & Street Festival
Fort Lauderdale, (954) 797-1166

Feb 25-26: Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo
Bergeron Rodeo, Davie, (954) 797-1166

MARCH 2012

Mar 3-4: Las Olas Art Fair
Las Olas Blvd., Downtown Fort Lauderdale, (954) 472-3755

Mar 17: Fashion Show
Celebrating 10 Years at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center: A Tribute to Community Pride, Resiliency and Perseverance. A 1940's Fashion Show along with a Facebook Contest for the "Best Look." (954) 357-6282

Mar 17-18: Jazz in the Gardens
Sun Life Stadium, (305) 622-8043 
Scheduled performers include Kenny G, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Nicole Henry, Kem, and Ledisi.

Mar 17-18: Coral Springs Festival of the Arts
Coral Springs, (954) 472-3755 

Mar 25-31: Fantastic Voyage Cruise
National radio personality, Tom Joyner will host the annual cruise setting sail for the first time from Port Everglades. The cruise to raise money for historically black colleges will visit Jamaica and The Bahamas and feature A-List celebrities, concerts, late night jam sessions, comedy shows, and daily activities. 

Mar 30: Wine and Culinary Celebration
Museum of Discover and Science, (954) 713-0954

Mar 31: Scholar Series
Celebrating 10 Years at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center: A Tribute to Community Pride, Resiliency and Perseverance. Local and national scholars will present their research on how segregation transformed black communities throughout the nation. (954) 357-6282

Mar 31: Florida Derby
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, (954) 454-7000

APRIL 2012

Apr 14: Cece Winans
Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark, (954) 462-0222

Apr 20: Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
Las Olas Boulevard 

Apr 20-22: Pompano Beach Seafood Festival
Pompano Beach, (954) 570-7785 

Apr 25-30: Fleet Week USA 
Port Everglades, (954) 467-3555 

Apr 28-29: Lauderdale Air Show
Fort Lauderdale Beach 

MAY 2012

May 16-19: Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo
Hillsboro Inlet, Pompano Beach, (954) 942-4513

JUNE 2012

June-July: Sea Turtle Walks
(954) 713-0930

June 2: Churches
Celebrating 10 Years at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center:  A Tribute to Community Pride, Resiliency and Perseverance. A Gospel Fest will allow Tri-County residents to hear the spiritual hymns, songs and sounds from the late 1940's. (954) 357-6282

June 3: Unifest 2011  Caribbean Celebration
Vincent Torres Memorial Park, Lauderdale Lakes, (954) 730-8885

JULY 2012
July 4th Celebrations
Deerfield Beach, (954) 480-4433
Fort Lauderdale, (954) 828-5363
Hollywood, (954) 921-3404
Plantation, (954) 452-2502
Lauderdale by the Sea, (954) 776-0576
Coral Springs, (954) 344-1000
Pompano Beach, (954) 786-4600

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sept 15: Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
Hollywood Beach, (954) 961-6386

OCTOBER 2012

Oct 1-Nov 8: Dine Out Lauderdale
Greater Fort Lauderdale 

Oct 20: Jump Jivin'
Celebrating 10 Years at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center: A Tribute to Community Pride, Resiliency and Perseverance.  Everyone is invited to "shake a leg" for the 10th year anniversary gala. (954) 357-6282

Oct-Nov: Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
(954) 760-9898

Oct-Apr: Florida Panthers Hockey
BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, (954) 835-PUCK

Oct 25-29: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
(954) 764-7642

NOVEMBER 2012

Broward County Fair
Pembroke Pines

DECEMBER 2012

Dec 15: Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Downtown New River, (954) 767-0686