Sunday calendar: Community and entertainment events starting Aug. 15
This is a list of reader-submitted 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.
Wellness Sunday with Zumba, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 15. Morning workout in partnership with The YMCA of Pembroke Pines. Presented by The Shops of Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines. 954-450-1580. pembrokegardens.com. Free.
Market @ THēsis, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15 and on the third Sunday of each month through Nov. 21. Features in-season goods such as fresh produce, artisanal foods and lifestyle and wellness products. THēsis Hotel, 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables. 954-812-3844. bit.ly/3hGWTea. Free.
Sunday on The Waterfront, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 15 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.
Big Bugs, Back to school weekend, Aug. 15; and Big Bugs by Moonlight, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21. Larger-than-life sculpture exhibit available daily 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. through Sept. 5. Recommended for ages 3-11. Take a flashlight for evening tours. Flamingo Gardens & Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955. flamingogardens.org/events. $12.95-$19.95.
Guardian ad Litem information session, noon-12:30 p.m. Aug. 18-25. Learn how to change a child’s story. Volunteers support abused and abandoned or neglected children, by being a dependable adult role model and a voice in court. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. RSVP for webinar link. 954-831-6214. Free.
Home Rule discussion, noon, Aug. 18. Topic presented by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. RSVP for Zoom webinar link at bit.ly/3CwonwV. Free.
Hadassah presents healthy High Holiday cooking, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Features author and chef Jenn Louis in a virtual demonstration of special holiday dishes for Rosh Hashana, followed by a Q&A. Register at bit.ly/2W6BhB3. $36-$90.
‘Seasons of Life’ exhibit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 19. Works celebrate the beauty of nature. Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, Holy Cross HealthPlex, 1000 NE 56th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. artserve.org. Free.
Clematis by Night, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 wpb.org/events. Free general seating.
Summer Workshops inspired by Jen Clay’s Sculptures, times vary, Fridays and Saturdays through August. Play at the ArtsPark and make some magical transformative art at Young At Art Museum’s summer workshop series. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N. Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-424-0085. See schedule at bit.ly/3rJOVFN. Free.
Full moon Kundalini & sound healing vibes, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Fort Lauderdale Beach, on the sand, between lifeguard stands 12 and 13, Sunrise Boulevard and A1A. 954-609-9074. Beachyogafit.com. $12-$15. Venmo text Lisa at 954-609-9074 or cash at class.
Beach cleanups, 8-11 a.m. Aug. 21, Oct. 9, and 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.
First Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21 and the third Saturday through Oct. 16. First Market is a free event for families, creatives, vendors, and pets. First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd. 954-831-1113. fbftl.com. Free admission.
First Street Cars & Coffee, 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 21 and the third Saturday through Oct. 16. Showcasing luxury and exotic cars. First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd. 954-527-6800. firststreetcarsandcoffee.com. Free.
Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawing & Painting Class, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 24. All material will be provided by the instructor. To register, visit bonnethouse.org or call 954-703-2606. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Cost $50-$60.
Summer-Ween at the Old Davie School, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21. Features tours and treats, crafts and games. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044. davie-school-foundation-inc.square.site. $7-$10.
Summer in the City, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22. Indoor art show presented by the Delray Art League. Big Apple Bazaar, 5283 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-847-5448. delrayartleague.com. Free.
Disney & Broadway Sing-Along, 11 a.m. Aug. 21. Tammy Holder invites the whole family to get ready to sing all of the Broadway and Disney classics to celebrate the return of Broadway shows coming back to the Broward Center stage. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale. 954-776-1999, ext. 225. browardcenter.org. Free.
Hawaii-inspired donuts & fun, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 21. Proceeds help benefit No Kid Hungry. Festivities include pastry chef Max Santiago, a pop-up market of local vendors, Polynesian dancers and games for all ages. Temple Street Eatery, 416 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 754-701-0976; templestreeteatery.com.
Tennis for Turtles, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Join a clay-court clinic for all skill levels with Eric Silver and other pros. Proceeds benefit the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Boca Raton Resort and Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, 501 E. Camino Real. Rain date: Aug. 22. Register to participate at tinyurl.com/58pfte8c or visit gumbolimbo.org. 561-544-8608. Tickets. $100.
Mystery Dinner Show, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21. The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect. Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. 866-496-0535. eventvesta.com/events/5225. $61.99.
Live rock concerts and comedy shows, 8 p.m. Saturdays through summer. Stage 954, the entertainment venue inside The Casino @ Dania Beach. Box office 877-788-8208. Tickets $25-up. See schedule at CasinoDaniaBeach.com.
Live & Love R&B Fest, 7-11:59 p.m. Aug. 21. Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. 954-560-4812. liveandlovefestevents.com. $50-$125.
Leesa Richards sings, 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Singer-songwriter storyteller taps into the deep roots of soul and the poetry of jazz. Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. 305-332-2623. pompanobeacharts.org. $15.
Steve Earle & the Dukes, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 21. Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $50-$65.
Friday Drive-in movie features Austin Powers, 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414. miamidadecountyauditorium.org. $17.
Ultracon, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 28-29. Features toy collectors, comics and cartoon fans from around the globe and of course there are mountains of toy collectibles to buy. South Florida Expo Centre, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-331-1683. ultraconofsouthflorida.com. $10-$35; VIP $75.
Riverwalk Bike Fest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28. A bicycle extravaganza with a variety of giveaways, health and safety screenings, a kids rodeo, food vendors and more. Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-468-1541. Free.
Cooking with the Galleria, 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Facebook Live and in-person, with chef Stephen Puhr from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants. The Galleria, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets $20 per person; space is limited. Register at bit.ly/MeetChefStephenPuhr. 954-564-1036. Also see facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.
ICONS, The Art of Celebrity Illusion, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 28. Female impersonators bring famous stars to life. Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 844-672-2849. iconsdragshow.com. $45-$55.
Miami Heat Golden Oldies dance team auditions, noon, Aug. 30. Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. Participants must 60 or over and pre-register by Aug. 26. Call 786-777-4107 or visit heat.com.
Save Our Seas distinguished speaker series, 6 p.m. (virtual) Sept. 2 and the first Thursday through Nov. 4. Presented by the Museum of Discovery and Science. mods.org/saveourseas. Free.
Club meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 2 and monthly through Dec. 2. Join the discussion to address Democratic Party matters, and events affecting our community. Cypress Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-637-5210. cspkdems.org. Free.
Summer 2021, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 4. An exhibition of sculpture, paintings, photography and mixed media artwork by Modern and Contemporary masters. Rosenbaum Contemporary, 150 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. rosenbaumcontemporary.com. Free.
Here Be Dragons traveling exhibit, noon-5 p.m. through Sept. 6. The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. mods.org. $24.
Screen on The Green, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 10 and on 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.
Big Apple Bazaar indoor art show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 19. Presented by the Delray Art League. The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar, 5283 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-847-5448. delrayartleague.com. Free.
‘The Signing,’ represents the Founding Fathers re-imagined, on view through September, at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Artist Renee Cox dramatically recreates signers of the Constitution with modern-day women and men of color in a 12-by 15-foot photograph intended to deconstruct stereotypes. 561-392-2500. See preview at bocamuseum.org.
211 Broward’s 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 9. Celebrate “Helpline Heroes” and enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and entertainment. Westin Resort, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. $150. 211-broward.org.
Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom & Compassion 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
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.
The Aventura Market, mall hours, weekends. Features dozens of farmers and artisans each Saturday and Sunday. From Center Court to Zara, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110. aventuramall.com/aventura-market.
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.
Visit Mounts Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Features 25 unique garden areas containing more than 2,000 species of tropical and other plants. Offers nature walks, guided tours, family activities, art classes, orchid tips and more. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-233-1757. See mounts.org for event times, dates and prices.
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.
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.
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.
Museum Tours. 1-3:30 p.m. daily. Spend a couple of hours exploring Fort Lauderdale’s rich history and finding out about the pioneer families. History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org/museum. $15. Free for military and children under 6.
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.
Museum of Science & Discovery. Offers onsite educational activities for all age groups, plus resources, and high-quality programs ranging from story time to science demonstrations, as well as virtual learning. MODS, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube. Prices vary; some activities are free.
Whitehall, Flagler Museum. Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum Offers self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833. See the virtual tour at flaglermuseum.us. Admission $3 for children, $10 teens, $18 adults.
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