Sunday calendar: Community and entertainment events starting Jan. 16
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.
Gift of Life ‘Steps for Life’ 5K Run & Walk, 7-11 a.m. Jan. 16. Solely dedicated to raising awareness for blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants. Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Lot 27, Boca Raton. 954-336-5702. giftoflife.org/stepsforlife. $20-$35.
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; exhibit runs to May 1. Made with 800,000 LEGO Bricks, exhibit features over 40 sculptures. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-233-1757. Tickets available at the gate or online at mounts.org. $5-$12.
Food and Wine Festival via Water Taxi, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 16. Water Taxi Stop 5, Las Olas Oceanside Park, 1001 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6677. watertaxi.com/unlimiteddaypass. $22.40. Use code FOODWINE22; advance purchase required.
Country Fair, ends Jan. 16; Thursday-Friday opens at 5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday opens at noon. Fundraiser to benefit Southwest Ranches public parks. Features carnival amusements, meals and snacks, petting zoo, pony rides and more. Southwest Meadows Sanctuary Park, 16290 Griffin Road. swranchesparks.org. Ride tickets $1.50; wristbands $25.
Free Arts! Family Day, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 16. Enjoy free admission to galleries & create a model representation of your very own neighborhood with recycled materials. Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St, Hollywood. 954-921-3274. artandculturecenter.org. Free.
Proud Tina, The ultimate tribute to Tina Turner, 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Features hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s. The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $37.50-$77.50.
Puddles Pity Party, 8 p.m. Jan. 16. All new “Unsequestered Show.” Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $34.50-$49.50.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity March, *canceled* Jan. 17. 954-597-3510.
Drive-through Donation Drop Off Event, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 17. Please donate your gently used adult & kids clothes and shoes; also collecting new hygiene products and school supplies. Stranahan Landing, in Smoker Family Park, 499 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-523-2502. riovistaonline.com.
Shoshana Bean in Broadway, 8-10:30 p.m. Jan. 17-18. Concert packed with all-Broadway tunes. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-7922. oldschoolsquare.org/events. $60-$115.
Hadassah presents three virtual Zionist salons, 10-11 a.m. on the third Tuesday, Jan. 18-March 15. Guided conversations based on the writings of author, professor and activist Gil Troy. Online event from Boynton Beach. 561-498-1012. events.hadassah.org/ZionistSalons. Free.
Heart of the Square, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 18-29. The Heart Of The Square is a unique exhibition that highlights how Old School Square has been the heart of Delray Beach for over 30 years. Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. 561-243-7922. cornellartmuseum.org. Free.
Art 4 All exhibition & benefit, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 18-22. A portion of the proceeds benefit Forza Stefano Charitable Foundation and Art Synergy. The Box Gallery, 811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. 786-521-1199. theboxgallery.info. Donation requested at door.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Features Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” and the World Premiere of John Gottsch’s “Princess Yurievskaya.” Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $15-$95.
Film Club at ILIR, 1-2:30 p.m. weekly Jan. 20-March 3. Topics will be on aspects of film writing, acting, directing and editing via Zoom. Presented by the Institute for Learning in Retirement in Boca Raton. 561-883-0999. iliretirement.org. First class free; $110 per person for entire session.
Orchids Rock, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 21-23. Juried orchid show and sale presented by the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society. Features dozens of vendors selling exotic blooms and growing supplies. Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-764-1239. $12-$25. Save $3 with coupon at flos.org/society-activities/show.
ArtServe exhibit opening features works by Dillard students, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 21, in-person public reception. Features perspectives in gender, class, age, culture, sexual identity, race and individuality through autobiographical art. Exhibit runs through March 26. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Reception and exhibit admission are free. artserve.org.
Tim Zimmerman & the King’s Brass, 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 21. Features innovative worship for young and old alike. Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-771-8840. crpc.org/concertseries. $10-$25.
Best of the Eagles, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. BOTE is considered one of the most exact interpretations of the music of the Eagles in America. The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $39-$49.
Movies in the Park, Margate, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. Bring blankets or chairs for a family movie under a covered roof. January features “Sonic the Hedgehog”; February features “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road. Movies are free and open to the public. margatefl.com.
Well-Strung, 8 p.m. Jan. 22. A quartet of men who sing and play instruments to fuse pop and classical music. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $40-$75.
Art Basel Exhibition: Common Space, noon-5 p.m. daily through Jan. 23. Features renowned artists from Miami, New York and Chicago, interacting. Oolite Arts, 924 Lincoln Road, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278. oolitearts.org/exhibition/common-space. Free.
‘Art For All 2022′ exhibition, 7-10 p.m. runs through Jan. 23. Reception co-hosted by Portada Florida Magazine to benefit Art Synergy and Forz Stefano Charitable Foundation. Free with registration at bit.ly/3Eid5vB.
Arts Garage presents five shows, times and prices vary, Jan. 25-Feb. 26. Leslie Gold: Lessons for Our Future Selves, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.; Garage Queens Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.; Leslie Gray Streeter Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.; and A Night at the Copacabana gala Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., in Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach. Tickets available at 561-450-6357 or online at ArtsGarage.org.
FAU presents: The Great Inka Road, Engineering an Empire, Exhibition runs through Jan. 26. Galleries open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Performing Arts Building (#51), near the Living Room Theaters. See parking.fau.edu for parking. Visit fau.edu/galleries or call 561-297-2661.
Classic Folk & Rock music series, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-March 23. Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, Piccadilly Square, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. BocaBlackBox.com or call 561-483-9036 for tickets. $51.50-up.
Concert Under The Stars, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 27. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. bonnethouse.org. $45-up.
Hunt Slonem: New Directions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29. An exhibition of new works featuring blown-glass, bronze and glowbox bunnies, which represent new mediums for the artist. Rosenbaum Contemporary, 150 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. rosenbaumcontemporary.com. Free.
Heart of the Square, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 29. Unique exhibition that highlights how Old School Square has been the heart of Delray Beach for over 30 years. Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-7922. cornellartmuseum.org. Free.
‘Almost, Maine’ by John Cariani, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, through Jan. 30. Nine vignettes connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora borealis, a touch of magic, and a spirit of hope. Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-514-4042. palmbeachdramaworks.org. $59-$94.
Watercolor art by female artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. runs through Jan. 31. Presented by ArtServe and Holy Cross Health. Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex, 1000 NE 56th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. artserve.org/portfolio-item/aquarelle-holy-cross. Free.
Surfside Historical Walking Tours, 11 a.m.-noon. Sundays through Feb. 20. Enjoy the Town of Surfside on foot, with its history dating back to 1946. Departs from the Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins Ave., Surfside. 305-861-4863. Register at townofsurfsidefl.gov/walking-tours. Free.
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.
Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom through Art & Science, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 27. 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.
Dino Safari, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. now through April 17. In this walk-through adventure, attendees will meet and interact with more than 30 life-size dinosaurs. Bayside Marketplace, Miami. 305-591-3571. jurassicworldexhibition.com. $19.50-$89.50.
Forest and Field of Light, 6-9 p.m. through June 21. This exhibition is an extraordinary large-scale, site-specific light installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org. $20.
Sounds at Sundown, 5-10 p.m. monthly series continues on the second Saturday through Sept. 3. Be prepared to sing, dance, and have a blast at this Saturday concert series with live music and food trucks. Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 in Margate. 954-972-6458. margatefl.com. Free admission.
ONGOING EVENTS
Moai at Mounts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. See the new permanent installation in the Tropical Forest Garden that offers three imposing 20-foot statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, humanlike figures located on Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile. 561-233-1730. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org. $10-$12.
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. $30-$37.
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.
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.
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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