Virtual community, entertainment events

While everyone is staying close to home, here is a list of reader-submitted opportunities to learn, take classes, contribute, stroll through galleries, or have front-row seats to hear and see some great musicians — from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.

Hip Hop Nutcracker, 3 p.m. Nov. 29. This family friendly holiday production is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers. Livestreamed and on demand by the Adrienne Arsht Center. Recorded Live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets to get the show link at bit.ly/2I1bh2L. $20.

United Way of Broward’s ‘Stay Home’ Gala, Through Dec. 1. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, United Way of Broward will hold what was formerly the Mayors' Galal fundraising event virtually this year from Fort Lauderdale. Donations will fund many community programs and support those in dire need. Visit UnitedWayBroward.org/StayHomeGala. $365-up.

Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Participants will learn how to: Work with health-care team, manage symptoms, learn medication how to’s, eat well, set weekly goals, communicate better with friends and family, exercise safely and easily solve problems and relax. Zoom presentation from Sunrise. 954-745-9567. bit.ly/351J1pG. Free.

Giving Tuesday: Cardio-for-a-Cause, Dec. 1-31. Livestrong.com challenges you to do 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week during the month and track it in the Charity Miles app. Pledge to donate money to Back on My Feet to support Americans affected by homelessness. Participate through the power of running, based on how many miles you walk, run, or bike. Join the Livestrong Challenge Facebook group or see backonmyfeet.org.

An Evening with the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten, 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 2. Cookbook author of “Modern Comfort Food,” presented by David Posnack JCC, Davie. 954-434-0499. dpjcc.org/cultural-arts/ina-garten. $45. Price includes cost of book.

Virtual Shopping Day to Combat Cancer, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 3. A portion of the proceeds will support research for all types of cancer at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Enter: Huntington Pointe in the “Message to seller” box at checkout on the website. 561-638-5456. musthaveglam.com.

Vote Online for The Galleria’s Annual Men of Style Fundraiser. Voting open now through noon on Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit 11 local charities. Votes are $25 each at galleriamall-fl.com. Leading man to be announced during Facebook Live presentation at 5 p.m. Dec. 3.

Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)series presents this series on the first Thursday of every month via Zoom. 954-467-6637. mods.org/saveourseas. Free.

Virtual Gingerbread House Workshop, 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Join Children’s Harbor and Local 10 news anchor Eric Yutzy for this family-friendly holiday event with tips and tricks on how to build the perfect gingerbread house. Participants can submit a photo of their gingerbread house for a chance to win $500. Submit fee $20. RSVP at childrensharborevents.com.

‘Symphonia of HeARTs,’ 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Features a virtual performance and art auction event to support the after-school program. Online auction is now open. Fundraising proceeds are essential in building a string orchestra and self-esteem, that benefits kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Delray Beach. For more information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-376-3848. See bit.ly/3kJFVvr or register at e.givesmart.com/events/iMa.

Join the Conversation with Artist Michelle Handelman, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Discussion topic is the 25-year anniversary of her documentary 1995 film “Bloodsisters.” Presented on Zoom by Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. RSVP at bit.ly/38ZvBgC. Free.

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Virtual Fundraiser, 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Environmental artist and conservationist Harvey and his daughter Jessica will co-host the event and take viewers on a tour highlighting research, education and conservation. See GuyHarvey.com/GHOFvirtual2020. Silent auction items available from 8 p.m. Dec. 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at bidpal.net/ghofvirtual2020.

Boca Center Encourages Donations to The Spirit of Giving Network for the Holiday Season. Donations must be received by Dec. 4 for time to distribute gifts to 50 local children’s charities. This is a collaborative organization with a focus on children and families in Palm Beach County. More than 65 nonprofit organizations are members. See wish lists for Amazon, Target and Walmart at spiritofgivingnetwork.org.

American Foreign Policy Lecture Series, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. Jeffrey Morton, FAU professor and Foreign Policy Association fellow, discusses key American issues from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. 561-297-6124. bit.ly/2HqqJoM. $15.

North Creek Explorer 5K/10K Run & Walk Virtual Race, all day Dec. 5. This 12th annual event is sponsored by North Creek Presbyterian Church. Proceeds and donations benefit the Coconut Creek Explorer Program. Run or walk on any route virtually to help. 954-675-2238. bit.ly/3nGPvkn. $35.

Ghost Light Society Virtual Celebration & Broward Center Fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Help save the stages! The “Superhero Soirée” will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal at home, socialize together through video chat and enjoy streamed performances. $50-up. Visit http://bit.ly/3lAvPOF.

Master Chorale of South Florida, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Measure by Measure #8 features Handel’s Messiah and holiday carols with artistic director Brett Karlin. Measure by Measure is a monthly virtual concert initiative that brings listeners an interactive online concert experience. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. 954-641-2653. masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org. Free.

Women Veterans Virtual Monthly Social Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Hosted by United Way of Broward. Mission United programs support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families with employment services, legal assistance, financial stability, education, health and housing information. Register to get Zoom link 954-462-4850 or bit.ly/3nqMfJV. Free.

FAU lectures Series, Ends Dec. 8. Osher LifeLong Learning Institute lectures are on Zoom. $10 each. RSVP at fau.edu.

In Style with The Galleria, 5: 30 p.m. Dec. 8. Join hosts Carlos Marrero and The Galleria’s Melissa Milroy on Facebook Live, for a preview of this season’s hottest gifts. Visit bit.ly/3lNeQZl.

Holidays with the Harbor Offers Virtual Holiday Cooking Party, 6 p.m. Dec. 8. Children’s Harbor helps improve the lives of children who have been impacted by trauma. This party is in cooperation with Shooters Waterfront. Participants will learn how to make appetizers and cocktails. Children’s Harbor is in Pembroke Pines. 954-252-3072. Register for free or donate at childrensharborevents.com.

3rd Annual Heroes Luncheon “Soaring,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9. Event will honor FLITE Center partners, funders and front-line staff from partnering organizations that support and dedicate their lives to impacting the lives of youth in Broward County. Email maria@flitecenter.org, call 954-540-7825 or RSVP at flitecenter.org/luncheon to get Zoom link. $50 per person.

Conversation with Artist & Community Organizer Maria Bauman-Morales, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Maria will discuss her role as artistic director of MBDance and maintaining queer wellness and community care in the dance world in spite of the current pandemic. Hosted by Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register for webinar at bit.ly/3nIQyAl. Free.

Holiday Centerpiece Creations Workshop, 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Children’s Harbor, in partnership with Dalsimer Atlas, will host an interactive virtual workshop. Children’s Harbor is in Pembroke Pines. 954-252-3072. Register for free or donate at childrensharborevents.com to help children whose lives have been affected by trauma.

Broward Coalition on Aging Monthly Meeting, 8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 10. Professional networking and training Virtual on Zoom from Lauderhill. 954-746-2055 x125. bcoafl.org. Free.

Lunch with Art Lecture Series Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Dec. 10 and Feb. 11. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, as he guides you through the world of the Ely family, all while you enjoy your lunch. On Facebook Live, from the Blanche Ely House Museum, Pompano Beach. Visit bit.ly/2YwsqXv. Free.

Hope for the Holidays for Harmony House, through Dec. 11. Fundraiser features the 27th Anniversary of the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House. Virtual auction from West Palm Beach. 561-640-0050. Visit ywcapbc.org or see bit.ly/3kxaeFu.

Science of Dreidel Virtual Event, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 10. The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) celebrates Hanukkah with the “Science of Dreidel” virtual event via Zoom. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. mods.org/dreidel. $5-$9.95.

The Negative Impact of Conversion Therapy on LGBTQ+ Individuals, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 11. Scientific information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices regarding sexual orientation and sexual identity of youth hosted by Mental Health America in partnership with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition. Zoom meeting from Lauderhill. 954-746-2055, ext. 125. mhasefl.org. $30.

Virtual Winterfest Viewing Party, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Children’s Harbor’s 9th Annual Winterfest Boat Parade virtual viewing party will kick off the “Best of the Parades” special on WSVN. Winner of the gingerbread house decorating contest will be announced and guests will have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday Jam After Party. To register, visit childrensharborevents.com ore email events@childrensharbor.org.

JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl, 8 p.m. Dec. 12. Village of Pinecrest COVID-Relief Concert Series is fundraising for World Central Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. 305-669-6990. Monthly through April. $15 each show. pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid.

Painting with Light, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16. Virtual opening features hyper-realistic photographs by Matt Stock. Exhibit runs through Jan. 30 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre. 561-253-2600 or visit workshop.org or fotofusion.org.

Holiday Mixer & Ugly Hat Contest, 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Virtual fundraiser and holiday mixer hosted by Leadership Broward on Zoom. Tickets $75 per person and includes two bottles of wine and a cheese board from Primo Liquors. RSVP for link at at leadershipbroward.org/event/wine. More info at leadershipbroward.org.

Mr. Brainwash Art Exhibit, through Dec. 20. For more than a decade, Thierry Guetta has been merging street art and pop art. See 25 works presented by New River Fine Art. View online at newriverfineart.com/exhibitions. Free to browse artworks; sales help support the arts.

House of Hope Holiday Toy & Donation Drive, through Dec. 21. Help this non-profit provider of substance abuse and mental illness programming in South Florida. Monetary donations of any amount will help with the budget deficit that House of Hope is facing due to the pandemic. Donations can be made at houseofhope.org/donate.

Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, daily through Dec. 25. Presented by Levis JCC, festival features more than 30 engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking films, plus webinars with filmmakers and cast members. 561-558-2514. bit.ly/3dJUY6s. $10-$12 per film; link good for 72 hours. Public welcome.

Delray Affair is Open Through Dec. 25. Hosted by Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event is online. Let your fingers do the virtual strolling while you peruse artist bios and browse cyber shops, galleries, studios and boutiques from local exhibitors and vendors. Visit bit.ly/2PFtDXE.

Nonprofit MNM Theatre Company to Stream ‘Closer Than Ever,’ through Dec. 31. To view the musical, see ShowTix4U.com via the company’s website at mnmtheatre.org or on its Facebook page. 561-725-7025. Tickets $20; link remains active for 48 hours.

Boca Raton Museum Store Offers Member Appreciation Days, through Jan. 3. This boutique museum store has unique toys, artisan gifts, and jewelry. Each purchase helps support the Museum’s mission to bring art to the community. Phone orders ship directly to you. Contact the store at 561-392-2500, ext. 102, email shop@bocamuseum.org or visit bit.ly/3pCP0tr.

‘Welcome Home’ a Virtual Exhibition, through Jan. 6. Hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines. Features resident artists who create art to provide a sort of immunity against the fear, isolation, and the chaos of these troubling times. 954-961-6067. ppines.com/studio18. Free.

FAU Galleries Present a Look at Our Past, Present & Future Politics, through Jan. 15. Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will debut four online exhibitions that are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues. Each online presentation will be accessible as a link at fau.edu/galleries.

Planetary Visions: Mira Lehr from Spaceship Earth, through Jan. 16. Digital viewing of this exhibition also features a 360-degree virtual tour at the Rosenbaum Contemporary art gallery in Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. See bit.ly/35MvC5a.

24th Annual Dunn’s Run. This is a 5K & 5-Mile Walk/Run event that you can participate in rain or shine because it’s virtual, before Jan. 24, to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward. 954-537-1010. dunnsrun.com. $30-$35.

‘Women in High Conflict Relationships’ Online Support Group, 5-6 p.m. weekly through Jan. 28. Hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Zoom from West Palm Beach. 561-684-1991. alpertjfs.org/events/help-women. Free.

Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger (ongoing) 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 (ongoing) 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 (ongoing) 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' is a Free, Anonymous Health Chat (ongoing) 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. This service gives individuals access to general health and wellness related information and answers through a live chat with health advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.

Digital Days @ Unity of Delray Beach (ongoing) New talks released 6 a.m. each Sunday. Virtual programs include sermon and meditation, children’s lesson, plus videos and music by musical director D. Shawn Berry, and soloist Daniel Cochran. Other programs during the week include podcasts, inspirational writings and more at unityofdelraybeach.org.

Ashanti Cultural Arts Virtual Classes & Events (ongoing) 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! (ongoing) Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.

NSU Art Museum Extends Exhibits (ongoing) Transitions and Transformations will be on view through January; plus From Pencil to Paint will remain until spring. The Museum in Fort Lauderdale is currently showing its new season with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum.org.

Broward Center Online Classes for All Ages (ongoing) 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.

Arsht@Home (ongoing) The Adrienne Arsht Center brings the best of the city’s top musicians, actors, writers, visual artists, dancers, and performers who create and share work you can watch at any time. The stage may be dark, but Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony are still offering playlists, videos, interviews and performances. Visit bit.ly/3abr8pH.

Lifelong Learning Institute (ongoing) 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 (ongoing) 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.

Broward Library’s Facebook Collection (ongoing) Includes videos curated for all ages. Consider a recorded Zoom performance by the Miami Children’s Museum; or a “Matter of Fact Show” with MODS. You can meet an engineer from the NASA Artemis Program, take a virtual tour of Flamingo Gardens; or celebrate the legacy of Stevie Wonder. Visit bit.ly/3igsmCP or broward.org/library. Free.

Palm Beach County Library Digital Events (ongoing) Many activities and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things, like stories and songs about magical unicorns, or learning more about watercolor painting. Whatever piques your interest is now online, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Visit bit.ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary.org.

Pompano Beach Arts (ongoing) 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.

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