Calendar: Virtual community, entertainment events beginning Aug. 12
This is a list of reader-submitted opportunities to learn, take classes, stroll through galleries and museums or have front-row seats to experience some great music — from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.
Visit Manatee Lagoon’s Virtual Learning Site: Take a deep dive into the history of Manatee Lagoon – an FPL Eco-Discovery Center and educational attraction in Riviera Beach. Follow Mia on the Manatee Cam during your virtual field trip. Learn what manatee observers do and complete some at-home activities, like watching the sea turtle art lesson video or downloading the smalltooth sawfish facts and coloring sheet at bit.ly/31iyHH4. 561-626-2833 or visitmanateelagoon.com.
Stranahan House Museum Storytime: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Tune in for shared stories and livestreaming family-friendly programs. Visitors can take virtual tours of the museum and more. Participants do not need an account and can access the content on the museum’s Facebook page at bit.ly/39C7qTs. For more information, see stranahanhouse.org or email info@stranahanhouse.org. Free.
Take a ‘Front Row’ Seat to Science: 4-5 p.m., Aug. 12. Opioid Addiction & Pain Therapies by Scripps Research offers this monthly lecture series giving participants a chance to directly ask leading researchers questions. Topic for Sept. 10: Citizen Science & Biomedical Challenges. Free with reservation; register at frontrow.scripps.edu or contact frontrow@scripps.edu.
48 Hour Film Project Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 12; and Sept. 9. Calling all filmmakers (and aspiring filmmakers). The Broward Cultural Division invites you to a virtual series where you can connect with other creative types, explore collaboration, social activism and develop new skills. Register at bit.ly/3f8q86c. Free.
Food For The Poor to host ‘We Are One’: Online silent auction available Aug.12. The livestreamed “We Are One” charity event is 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, from Boca Raton Community Church. The goal is to raise funds to provide more food to families devastated by the pandemic. To register for the event, receive notifications and a link to participate when the auction opens, visit FoodForThePoor.org/one.
Story Time Live: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 and Thursdays through August for ages 2-5. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach hosts Miss Jacki live on Facebook. Parents should have crayons, markers, glue, tape, plus additional supplies as posted weekly. Supply List will be posted on Mondays. Visit schoolhousemuseum.org or bit.ly/2XtP6ae.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series — Virtual Edition: 12:15 p.m. Aug. 13. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month as he guides you into the world of the Ely family in Pompano Beach, all while you enjoy your lunch. Reserve space at: bit.ly/2Xr1l7A.
Local Leaders Discuss Local Elections: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Join an online discussion on the importance of the 2020 elections, voting resources and questions from young voters. Panel includes Mack Bernard, Palm Beach County Commission; Wendy Link, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections; Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Boca Raton City Council; Ty Penserga, Boynton Beach vice mayor; and Bobby Powell, state senator. Event moderated by Constance Scott, FAU director of local relations. Register for this Zoom webinar at bit.ly/2P9Lkyd. Free.
‘Women in High Conflict Relationships’ Online Support Group: 5-6 p.m. Aug. 13. Presented weekly from Alpert Jewish Family Service. Meets on Thursdays via Zoom from West Palm Beach. Visit: alpertjfs.org/virtual to register. Free.
A Jazz Shout-Out Finale — Classics for a Summer Evening: 7:30-8:30 p.m, Aug. 13. Community Arts Program Virtual Summer Concert Series (CapCast) will be streamed live on Facebook with a jazz performance by Threefold to commemorate Dave Brubeck 100th. Enjoy Mark Small on saxophone, Martin Bejerano, piano, and John Hart on guitar. Visit CommunityArtsProgram.org. 305-448-7421, ext. 120. Donations accepted, concert is free.
Engage at GableStage: 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Online theater premiere series, repeats Fridays through September. Features short-form works by the finest local artists. gablestage.org in Coral Gables. 305-445-1119. Visit: bit.ly/39UsNiV. Free.
Piff the Magic Dragon Live (via Zoom) from Las Vegas: 7-8 p.m. Aug. 14. Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale brings “Piff” to a screen near your family. For more information, call 954-462-0222. Get your ticket at bit.ly/30SmSa0. $35.75.
Virtual Zumba Gold Class: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays through August. Join the Zumba Instructor, via Zoom, for a weekly aerobic workout. Join by entering the meeting ID: 6187637077; password: zumba. Join 15 minutes before class. See: bit.ly/3fq1Ipe.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens and Young Adults: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and Thursdays through Sept. 5. Hosted by the Boca Raton Public Library. This is a beginner-friendly group designed to engage both new and experienced players alike. To participate, create a free Roll20 account to get an invite via email. Space is limited. Requires: Computer with good internet access, microphone and webcam. See: bit.ly/3i86sBG.
Deering Estate Artist Residency Virtual Information Session: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Deering Estate Artist Residency Virtual Information Session. For information and to register online, visit DeeringEstate.org, which is in Palmetto Bay. 305-235-1668. Also featured is Virtual Full Moon Yoga, Aug. 31, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $20.
Christopher Jackson — Live from the West Side: 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 15. You know him as George Washington in Hamilton. Now, see Jackson perform in a special livestream event offered by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts via Zoom. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $40 per household.
Young At Art Museum in Davie Offers ‘Art Relief’ with virtual museum tours and downloadable ideas for at-home arts and crafts projects, plus creative art prompts by special guest artists. Activities include 360 views of gallery space with clickable content; iSpy 360, an adventure through YAA while learning new vocabulary words; in-depth online art classes and more. Visit youngatartmuseum.org. Free.
Step OUT For The Brave, 40,000-Step Virtual Challenge: Anytime, through Aug. 16. Make a difference for Veterans one step at a time in this challenge to take up to 40,000 steps for each of the homeless Veterans across the United States. 203-338-0669. homesforthebrave.org.
Sustainable Urban Food Production: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17 and 24. Workshops address food insecurity and urban agriculture and continue each Monday through Sept. 28. Workshops conducted with virtual lectures, Zoom presentations and webinars by the Broward Extension of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Register at bit.ly/3jU45np. Email Lorna Bravo at lbravo1@ufl.edu or visit gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu. $25 per registrant.
ArtServe Live’s Cultural Convo: 3-4 p.m. Aug. 17. Virtual discussion with Makiba J. Foster, the manager of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center for Broward County Libraries. Zoom meeting #98047196921. 954-462-8190. See the ArtServe Facebook page or visit artserve.org. Free.
Tropical Fruit Tuesdays: 2-2:45 p.m., Aug. 18. Learn tips and techniques from experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences on “Propagation by Seed,” This Zoom webinar will teach the basics; upcoming webinar, Sept. 1, is on growing avocados. For more information, contact, Jeff Wasielewski via email at sflhort@ufl.edu. Register at bit.ly/33bSSZB. Free.
‘Batucada Fantástica’ at The Kravis Center @ Home: Join the Aug. 19 watch party at 7 p.m. It’s still intermission IRL – but the show goes on at the digital stage that features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events to entertain and inspire. See Facebook Live with Batucada Fantástica or catch the moves of Ballet Hispanico and more at kravis.org/athome.
Stand Up, Speak Out! Own Your Right to Vote: 2-3 p.m. Aug. 22. Join the discussion on voter suppression with a live online panel to address a political strategy that manipulates outcomes in local, state, and federal elections. Presented by Broward County Libraries: 954-357-7444. Registration required: bit.ly/3fyfrdE. Free.
Live from Arts Garage: 7 p.m., Aug. 19 – Virtual concert series features Joel Zoss, a folk and blues stylist and songwriter. 561-450-6357. Email: info@artsgarage.org. Tickets: $25. Purchase online at ArtsGarage.org.
OUTshine Film Festival Virtual Edition: Aug. 20-30. This is the 22nd annual Miami edition of the LGBTQ+ Film Festival, only virtual. Features gay and lesbian titles, documentaries, Q&A and more. Streaming access is geo-locked to Florida-only IP addresses. Participants will be able to view the film up to 48 hours after the start date. See: OUTshineFilm.com. $10-$25.
BrightStar Credit Union Back to School Drive: Now through Aug. 21, Broward County’s largest back-to-school drive is going virtual and BrightStar Credit Union is one of this year’s participants. Contributions help provide an 18-piece school supply kit to every student in 112 elementary schools. School supplies can provide children an urgently needed sense of normalcy in challenging times. Visit the Broward Education Foundation’s donation page at bit.ly/39FElqn. 754-321-2030.
At Home With Gumbo Limbo: The Nature Center’s education team has created many virtual adventures and activities for kids and the whole family to do together at home. Includes videos and demonstrations — from learning about plants and wildlife to creating crafts. Visit the Virtual Program page for more at-home fun. Boca residents can register for programs via Webtrac. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.
Brain Bites, Games & How does my brain work? Florida Atlantic University offers Virtual Resources for educators, students, and curious neuro-explorers of all ages. Test your brain power with downloadable Brain Games with puzzles and experiments developed by FAU Brain Institute researchers. Listen to podcasts, watch videos and explore the power of your brain. Visit fau.edu/ibrain/ascend/resources or bit.ly/31aWfxj.
MODS Virtual Camp Discovery: The Museum of Discovery and Science releases videos every weekday morning with daily activities, resources, and high-quality educational content. These fun STEM programs range from storytime and hands-on activities to science demonstrations. Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube.
Experience ‘Art Couture’ at the intersection of Art and Fashion: Take a 25-minute online tour of the exhibit at the Cornell Art Museum, presented by Old School Square in Delray Beach. Stroll by designs — from the runway to reality — as you play and pause the video at your leisure on YouTube or bit.ly/3k4q7UO. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org.
NSU Contemporary Art (Virtual): NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale presents Happy! — a new exhibition of contemporary works produced by artists who aim to engage the viewer emotionally. The exhibition is available to view online through Aug. 30 at nsuartmuseum.org. You can also subscribe to the lecture series on the Museum’s YouTube channel that is open to everyone. Free.
AvMed Presents Laughter Yoga: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Laughing and yoga are good for your health. Join this facilitated Zoom meeting for an hour of laughter, special breathing exercises, and feel-good movements. RSVP by clicking on the + sign to expand the registration form at bit.ly/3gtBjbk or call 888-430-9896 to sign up to get the Zoom link.
Wellington’s Social Distance Virtual 5K: 7 a.m. Aug. 22-23. Spots are limited. Hosted by Wellington Parks & Recreation and Village of Wellington. Run, walk, jog or treadmill to complete the distance on your own time and at your own pace. Track your run and submit your results to receive a medal. Register at RunSignup.com, For more details, visit wellingtonfl.gov/Virtual5K or bit.ly/2XrGUHG.
GEMS — Girls Excelling in Math & Science: 5-7 p.m., Aug. 25. The topic is the “Science of Magic.” This virtual science program for girls in grades 3rd-8th is presented by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Visit sfsciencecenter.org/gems. Online program is free or $5 donation.
Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, “Always Rejoice” can be viewed online during August. Learn how to find joy even when life is difficult. Sessions will be posted incrementally throughout the month. No login or registration required. Final convention programs and weekend events are being presented Aug. 29-30 on the church website at jw.org.
Pompano Beach Arts Launches Online Entertaining & Educational Programming. Videos for all ages, from a conversation with Grammy-winner Nestor Torres to a comprehensive look at photos from the Space Shuttle. Find creative writing classes, visual and therapeutic arts, music, lectures, interviews, workshops, theater basics, storytelling and more. Some events have fees with specific times; others are 24/7 and free. Visit Pompano Beach Arts at bit.ly/2DfBgkE.
Cooking with The Galleria: Videos available 24/7 from Seasons 52 expert chef Elvis Bravo. Watch as he cooks a favorite brunch special and demonstrates how to prepare basic and expert culinary creations. View archived cooking demonstrations anytime on the Galleria’s Facebook page at bit.ly/2DfFOHK.
Live from Arts Garage: 7 p.m., Aug. 29. Features Matt Brown Band, led by a local soul, funk, and R&B musician. Tickets: $15. Purchase online and see more events at ArtsGarage.org.
Summer Selections 2020: An art exhibition of summer-themed and other works by Modern and Contemporary masters is available online through Sept. 7. Rosenbaum Contemporary is in Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. bit.ly/2CRgxUD.
United Way of Broward County’s ‘Mission United’ will host Women Veterans for a Virtual Happy Hour, 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, and the first Monday of every month through December. Programs support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families with employment services, legal assistance, financial stability, education, health and housing information. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. Visit United Way Broward at bit.ly/335FI07. 954-462-4850.
Save the Manatee Virtual 5K: Finish LIne: Sept. 27. Register now and receive your kit in the mail. Race anywhere, anytime. Run, walk or bike your favorite course near home and receive a manatee T-shirt, medal, and race bib. Proceeds support Save the Manatee Club’s conservation efforts. 407-539-0990. savethemanatee5k.com. $38 donation.
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