Sunday calendar: Community and entertainment events starting Oct. 17

This is a list of reader-submitted public events, virtual and in-person. CDC social distancing and other guidelines may apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.

A Taste of Oktoberfest, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 17. American German Club of the Palm Beaches, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth; 561-967-6464. Advance reservations only. OktoberfestFlorida.com. $7-$10; tickets online only due to limited capacity.

Broward Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks I, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 17. Virtual concert presented by the Visual and Performing Arts departments of Broward College in Davie. 954-201-6840. bit.ly/3Ausves. Free.

Sunday on The Waterfront, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 17 and on the third Sunday of each month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach at the waterfront. 561-822-1515 wpb.org/events. Free general seating.

Miami International Piano Festival: Grand opening, 5 p.m. Oct. 17. Series commences with renowned pianists Pietro de Maria (Italy); Josu de Solaun (Spain); and Kemal Gekic (Croatia), performing concertos of Mozart, Chopin and Beethoven. Recommended for ages 12-up Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. 305-466-8002. aventuracenter.org. $45-$55.

Peter Pan & Tinker Bell, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17-18. This beloved fairy tale will delight audiences young and old alike. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-630-8235. balletpalmbeach.org. $45.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru features artifacts & virtual reality, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Exhibit open through March 6. Get tickets online at BocaMuseum.org/Golden. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-392-2500. Tickets $19.95-$29.95 admission, plus $18 for VR experience.

Community Conversation: Día de los Muertos, 6 p.m. Oct. 18. Join History Fort Lauderdale for a live (and streaming) discussion with the Consulado General de Mexico en Miami and Instituto Cultural de Mexico. RSVP required at bit.ly/2Y8v8p0. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. History Fort Lauderdale, 219 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Open to the public. Suggested donation $10.

Bianca Del Rio: Unsanitized, 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Comedy tour: “She’s vaxxed, she’s waxed, and she has more attitude than ever.” Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $37.50-up.

Full Moonrise Kundalini & Sound Healing Oceanside Vibes, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 19. Lifeguard stand #13, Sunrise Boulevard and A1A at the 9th Street entrance, Fort Lauderdale Beach. 954-609-9074. beachyogafit.com. $12-$15. Only Venmo; text Lisa at 954-609-9074.

FIU Music Festival opens with Celebrating Cuban Music, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Opening night festival concert presents classical and the unmistakable rhythms of Cuba. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-348-0496. fiu.universitytickets.com. $10-$25.

Big Al & the Heavyweights, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21. From Cajun to zydeco to blues, rock and everything in between makes for musical gumbo. Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515. wpb.org/events. Free.

LGBTQIA culture, history & more, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 23. A mixed media art exhibition at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. bit.ly/3tWIuAl. Free.

Orchids on the Square, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23-24. Delray Beach Orchid Society presents its annual show and sale. Fieldhouse at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-573-2360. delraybeachorchidsociety.org. $5. Get $1 discount coupon on the website.

Chef Showdown at the South Beach Seafood Festival, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 22. Benefits Miami-Dade’s Eat Smart program for public schools. On the sands of South Beach, Miami. See other events Oct. 20-23 at sobeseafoodfest.com. Prices vary, $55-up.

Orange Ribbons For Jaime Dance-A-Thon, virtual event on Oct. 23. This is the scholarship organization’s second annual fundraising event, with dance parties throughout October. Orange Ribbons for Jaime Dance-A-Thon, 1761 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 561-750-1500. orangeribbonsdance.com. Registration $25.

The Ultimate Homecoming Gala, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23. Gala supports the SOS Children’s Villages Florida, foster families and the effort to keep siblings together. SOS Children’s Villages Florida Campus, 3681 NW 59th Place, Coconut Creek. 954-420-5030. sosflorida.com. $300.

Oktoberfest with Bavarian folk dancers, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Features a special clogging performance. And, of course, lots of food and beer. German American Society of Hollywood, 6401 Washington St., Hollywood. 954-322-6227. germanamericanclubhollywood.org $12 over the age of 10.

Steven Wright, a comedy original, 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Wright has been cracking-up audiences for nearly 40 years with his deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and nonsensical jokes. Coral Springs Center For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-344-5990. thecentercs.com. $28-up.

Taylor Tomlinson: ‘Deal With It’ tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 23. One night only at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $29.75-$139.75.

Together Again, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Performing music from classical and jazz to marches and Broadway hits. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-832-3115. SymphonicBand.org. $20.

Playhouse Playwrights’ Project, 8 p.m. Oct. 23; and 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St., Delray Beach. Tickets for each of the performances are $12 and can be purchased online at delraybeachplayhouse.com; a $20 festival pass covers both days.

Broward Quilt Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24. join fellow quilters for two days of workshops, demos, raffles and quilt fun. Enter your quilt to be displayed at the show. All skill levels welcome Charles F Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, 602 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. 561-385-7777. browardquiltexpo.com. $10.

Duo Beaux Art presents Voyage to France:, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 24. Husband and wife pianists Catherine Lan and Tao Lin perform 4-hand piano versions of French orchestral favorites. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-276-4541. musicstpauls.org/2021-2022-season. $20; guests 18 and under free.

Slow Burn Theatre Co.: Songs for A New World, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 24; dark on Mondays. Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $49-$65.

Trick and Treat Weekends at MODS, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday in October. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. mods.org/tricksandtreats. Included in admission.

Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 NW 67th Ave., (corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road), Miami Lakes. 305-821-7274. hopemlumc.com/pumpkin-patch. $4-$12. children 12 or under have free admission with paying adult.

The Twentieth Century Way, 5-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Kick off the10th season celebration by revisiting the play that started it all. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35.

Clematis by Fright, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28 on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 wpb.org/events. Free general seating.

Ghost Tour at Deering Estate, 7:30-9:30 p.m., available Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 28. Historic Ghost Tour at Deering Estate. Recommended for ages 9-up. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay. 305-235-1668. Spaces limited, register online. deeringestate.org. $40. All sales final, no refunds.

Art Across Cultures, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29. Celebrate artists from near and far. Lighthouse ArtCenter, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. 561-746-3101. lighthousearts.org. $5.

25th annual Members’ Show, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Oct. 30. See 99 stunning images from 38 members. Palm Beach Photographic Centre, 415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-253-2600. workshop.org. Free.

The Haunted Circus Miami, 5 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 31. Spooky fair comes to Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami. hauntedcircusmiami.com. $24.05-$37.05 admission.

The Twentieth Century Way, 8-10 p.m., runs through Oct. 31. To kick off the 10th season celebration come revisit the play that started it all. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35.

Club meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Join to address Democratic Party matters, and discuss events affecting our community and the nation. Cypress Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-637-5210. cspkdems.org. Free.

Sounds at Sundown, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 6. Concert series features live music and food trucks. Bring blankets and chairs. Presented by the MCRA. Margate Boulevard and State Road 7, Margate. 954-935-5306. margatefl.com. Admission and parking are free.

Fall Festival, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 7. Hayrides, pumpkin painting and more. Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 631-352-6179. flamingoroadnursery.com. Free.

Save Our Seas, Distinguished Speaker Series, 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) hosts this virtual program presented by the Save Our Seas Foundation. Register at bit.ly/3kK1G1e or mods.org/saveourseas. Free.

Screen on The Green, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 12 and the second Friday of each month. Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515. For titles, see wpb.org/events. Free.

Sam Perry Retrospective, 5-7 p.m. through Nov. 19. Exhibition in honor of the late Sam Perry, local artist and Armory instructor. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org. Free.

Historic instrument demonstrations, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through-Nov. 21. Enjoy live organ and piano performances while taking a self-guided tour through Flagler’s Gilded Age-era mansion, Whitehall Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833. flaglermuseum.us. Included with paid admission of $3, $10, or $18.

Beach cleanups, 8-11 a.m. Dec. 4. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, sponsored by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Meet at the Pelican Pavilion, Johnson State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach. 954-713-0930. Register at mods.org/beachcleanup. Free.

COVID Memorial Quilt exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On display through Dec. 6. Project memorializes those lost to COVID-19 by displaying quilts composed of squares submitted by their loved ones. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org/event. Free.

Dauer Museum of Classic Cars, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Dec. 31. Dauer Classic Car Museum, 10801 NW 50th St., Sunrise. 954-748-6271. dauercars.com/about-dauer-car-museum. $20, children $10.

Belly Dance Online Class, Beginners, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Thursdays through December. Movements take inspiration from the folklore of Turkey and Arabic countries. Virtual from Coral Springs Gymnasium. 954-773-1012. coralsprings.org/recreation. $12-$15 a class.

Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom through Art & Science, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March. Enjoy the masterful works of famed Japanese artist and scientist Iwasaki Tsuneo in this new exhibit. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233. morikami.org/current-exhibitions. Free.

ONGOING EVENTS

Aventura Market, weekends during mall hours, lower level. Sundays noon-8 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Features exotic foods, fresh produce, home décor and more from over 80 farmers and artisans. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110. aventuramall.com/aventura-market. Free admission; prices vary.

Lion Country Safari, open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive through the wild animal amusement park and take photos of lions, giraffe, elephants, rhinos, primates and more. Safari Falls Splash Park is open daily, weather permitting and is included in admission. Park is 20 miles west of West Palm Beach at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. 561-793-1084. lioncountrysafari.com. $29-$35.

Bring Butterflies Back, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, weather permitting. Butterfly World features self-guided tours, gift shop, workshops and lectures with tips on gardening and planting host plants for butterfly caterpillars. Watch videos on YouTube at bit.ly/2CuyZ5e. Shop for gifts, plants, ladybugs or pupa. 954-977-4400. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com.

Las Olas Oceanside Park farmers market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 25. Find fresh produce, cheese, baked items, plants and handmade goods. Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-828-2690. bit.ly/2Omg3eP. Free.

New River open-air market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through December. Browse handmade goods and treats at History Fort Lauderdale’s historic downtown campus. New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org. Free admission.

Yellow Green Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday every week. Features fresh fruits, vegetables, eat-in stations and take-home delicacies, plus artisans, vendors, plants and unique items. YG Market, 3080 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954-513-3990. Paid parking, three lots. ygfarmersmarket.com.

Bonnet House, offers self-guided tours Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and hosts special events. See website for family summer specials with times and dates. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Check website for pricing. bonnethouse.org.

Sandoway Discovery Series, 9:30-10 a.m. Ongoing weekly series of discovery, geared for families with children ages 3-5. Each 30-minute program will explore a different topic, from bugs to pythons, plants to butterflies. Sandoway Discovery Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263. See other activities at sandoway.org. $8.

Dancing with Ira Weisburd, 7-9 p.m. Mondays learn Israeli dancing; or practice line dancing 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Balkin and international dancing, 1-3 p.m., Saturdays. Dance workshops online through 2021. Join at youtube.com/user/iraweisburd, from Kings Point in Delray Beach. 561-901-1200. Free for everyone over 18.

Enriched Life peer support group, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through December. Weekly Zoom meeting to get your dose of ideas, conversations and lessons for living a more fulfilled and enriched life. Virtual, from Miami. 305-968-1257. Register at myenrichedlife.com/workshops. Free.

Iké Udé: Select Portraits, noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; exhibition runs now through January. Color-saturated conceptual photography by Nigerian-born artist brings a new vitality to contemporary portraiture as it addresses notions of identity. NSU Art Museum, One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. nsuartmuseum.org. $5-$12.

Young At Art, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Features one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits and programming by South Florida based artists. $8. See youngatartmuseum.org for online activities.

At Home with Gumbo Limbo. The Nature Center offers many virtual adventures and activities for kids and the whole family. Includes self-guided beachcombing, nature detectives and videos on Facebook and YouTube. Visit the Virtual Program page. Boca residents can register for programs via Webtrac. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.

Virtual exhibitions feature Space Shuttle Challenger. John Chakeres’s photos of the early years of the Space Shuttle program have been acclaimed worldwide. View “Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the Pompano Beach Arts YouTube channel at bit.ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts.org/virtual-events. Free.

FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Offers tours, videos and educational activities. Lectures and presentations are open to the public for free. Must register. See bit.ly/2H0OBPU.

Engage at GableStage with online theater series. World premiere short-form works by the finest local artists. Recordings online. 305-445-1119 or visit bit.ly/39UsNiV or gablestage.org/engagegablestage-sun. Free.

‘Ask Hanna’ anonymous health chat. Submit queries anytime; answers provided 9-a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida PBS stations’ (WPBT & WXEL) Health Channel launched a free health counseling service. Live chat with health advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.

Ashanti Cultural Arts virtual classes & events. Features beginner hip-hop Saturdays 11-11:50 a.m.; advanced hip-hop Thursdays 6-7 p.m.; African dance Saturdays noon-1 p.m. and much more. Sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach and the Rotary Club. See ashanticulturalarts.org.

Kravis @ Home The Curtain’s Up! Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.

Broward Center online classes for all ages. Free classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also follow the Facebook page to access previous videos and content. For details, see browardcenter.org and click on Education@Home or visit bit.ly/2EhNvxA.

Lifelong Learning Institute. Times and dates vary at Nova Southeastern University’s LLI. Features classes, presentations and programs for seniors via Zoom. Register for link at bit.ly/2Chw0wK. Call 954-262-8471 or email LLI@nova.edu. $30 a month or $15 each.

From The Frank to you: Virtual workshops & lectures. In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.

Peter London hosts PLGDC@HOME virtual series. Miami’s global dance company features artist talks, interviews with choreographers and experts, plus specialized education courses. PLGDC@HOME is streaming on PATREON. Subscriptions start at $10 a month. PLGDC.org or bit.ly/3m6GZLz.

Broward County Library. See what’s new and stay connected. Find upcoming events and classes. Read newspapers, magazines, listen to music and watch movies with a free eCard that can be used to access a wide variety of eContent from a computer or mobile device. Visit broward.org/library. Free.

Palm Beach County Library digital events. Many classes and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things. Whatever piques your interest, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Register for digital activities online at bit.ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary.org.

Frost Science features live-cam & webinars. Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science virtually from your living room at frostscience.org/at-home. Open for in-person visits daily until 7 p.m. Frost Museum, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-434-9600. Admission $21.95-$29.95.

Pompano Beach Arts. Entertaining and educational videos for all ages, including, creative writing classes, visual and therapeutic arts, music, lectures, interviews, workshops, theater basics, storytelling and more. Some events have fees and specific times; others are ongoing and free. Visit pompanobeacharts.org.

See Art, Be Happy, Immersive installations, contemporary art, interactive art pieces, and expanded museum store. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org. In-person visits noon-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $8-$15.

Malayan Tigers & Queensland Koalas. Watch videos, Zoo talks and do at-home activities. Presented by the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Visit palmbeachzoo.org and click on Activities. 561-547-9453 or visit the Zoo’s page on Facebook. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. In-person visits open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $18.95.

Brain Bites, games & puzzles. Florida Atlantic University offers Virtual Resources for educators, students, and curious explorers of all ages. Features bite-sized neuroscience podcasts and videos to inform you about the neuroscience world in short, digestible episodes. FAU has campuses in Boca Raton, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Harbor Branch and Jupiter. Visit bit.ly/31aWfxj.

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