Weekly calendar: Community and entertainment events beginning Oct. 27
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.
Watercolor art by South Florida female artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Oct. 27-Jan. 31. ArtServe and Holy Cross Health present this exhibition with the Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex, 1000 NE 56th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. artserve.org. Free.
Virtual Kindergarten Prep: Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 27. For families with children up to age 5. Join children’s librarians as they incorporate music and movement, songs, rhymes, art, and great books, so your child will develop the essential skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Mandel Public Library, 411 clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703. wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com/calendar. Free.
‘Give a Hoot’ fundraising, Broward & Palm Beach counties, daily from 11 a.m. through Oct. 31, at participating Hooters locations in Weston, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. A portion of the proceeds from baked goods, pink pumpkins and $1 from calendar sales will help support the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research. hootersflorida.com
Learn to Drive in the Driving Simulator, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27. Must be 15 years of age. Register for a one-hour session, manual or automatic, at wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7760. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. Free.
Soccer Fans: Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United watch party, 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 27. Wendy’s, 8000 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-499-0742. wendys.com. Free.
Outdoor Book Fair, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28. Books from all genres are available, fiction and nonfiction, historical, cooking, travel and children’s selections. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7550. stirlingfriends.org. Free admission.
Moai at Mounts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, reopens Oct. 28. 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.
Holiday House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 28-31. The Garden Club’s annual event offers handcrafted décor and gifts for holidays, plus homemade baked goods. Boca Raton Garden Club’s Clubhouse and Gardens, 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. 561-994-5642. bocaratongardenclub.org. Free admission.
Rhythm & Hues music class (virtual), 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 28. Live on Zoom. For families with babies and children up to 5 years old. Presented by Youth Services at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Register via email to ysrefdesk2@wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703. wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com/calendar. Free.
CROS Ministries Mobile Food Pantry, 4 p.m. Oct. 28-Dec. 9. Walk-up mobile food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres City. 561-642-2015. crosministries.org/programs. Free.
The Spazmatics, 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.
Bingo Night at Temple Beth Orr, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 28-Dec. 30. Bingo Every Thursday; doors open at 5 p.m. Temple Beth Orr, 2151 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. 954-461-3939. templebethorr.org. $11-$35.
5 Nights of Fright, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28-30. Presented by the South Florida Cloggers & Town of Davie. Bamford Sports Complex Multi-Purpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. 954-740-9015. bit.ly/3pigMhi. $10-$15.
Art Across Cultures, 5-7 p.m., exhibits run through Oct. 29. Concurrent exhibitions celebrate artists from near and far with, “Women in the Visual Arts” and “Art by Aboriginal People.” Lighthouse ArtCenter, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. 561-746-3101. lighthousearts.org. Pay $5 at door.
Tormented Trails, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29-31; and a family-friendly, “Davie After Dark” exclusive, 5-7 p.m. Oct 30-31, benefiting the Museum of Discovery and Science. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. 954-800-0903. tormentedtrails.com.shoplegacyplace.com. Free.
Wintley Phipps Live in Concert, 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 29. Enjoy a night of soulful music from the internationally renowned baritone. Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-771-8840. coralridgeconcerts.com. $10-$30.
Church Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30-31. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-482-2001. uufbr.org. Free admission.
Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 30. Blessings in-person or in memoriam, at Unity of Delray Beach, in the church gazebo, 101 NW 22nd St., Delray Beach. 561-276-5796. All animals must be on leash or in a carrier on church property. unityofdelraybeach.org/visit-us. Love offering.
25th annual Members’ Show, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit runs 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.
Dia de los Muertos, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Experience a live performance of the story of Rosita and Juanita’s adventures to reunite with each other. Florida School for Dance Education, 4100 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-627-9708. facebook.com/dancetheaterofflorida. RSVP for tickets; $20.
Artwalk at Art Attack, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30. Get ready for a Halloween-themed, art-infused evening with music, live painting, and more. Art Attack, 501 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 754-216-3560. facebook.com/ArtAttackFTL. Free admission.
Together Again, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Audiences are back. Duncan Theatre, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. 561-832-3115. SymphonicBand.org. $20.
The Price Is Right Live, 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Interactive stage show with audience participation. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. kravis.org. 561-832-7469. Tickets start at $15.
Rumor Has It: (Mis)Information exhibit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Sunday through Oct. 31. Display features work from Jazmine Almaguer, Andrew Blitman, Toby Gotesman Schneier, Yamel Molerio, and Susan Oakes. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. 954-357-8059. broward.libnet.info/events. Free.
The Band Played On, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31. This is a virtual event by Broward College Symphonic Band presented by the Visual Performing Art Dept. from Broward College at Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6840. bit.ly/3pkvmod. Free.
Making Waves: A Visual History of the Marine Industry in Fort Lauderdale, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Nov. 1. See the exhibit at The Galleria, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org/museum/events. Free.
Boca Raton Garden Club presents an irrigation expert, 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Garden Club’s Clubhouse, 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. 561-994-5642. bocaratongardenclub.org. Free.
Little Free Library community meeting, 4 p.m. Nov. 3. Find out what it is and when it starts. RSVP by noon, Tuesday, Nov. 2. Call 561-540-5740 or email jsmith@lantana.org. Recreation Center, 418 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana.
36th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 4-21. Features movies, Q&As with film talent, and parties during this 18-day festival, with more than 150 American, independent, and international offerings. Gateway Cinema, 1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-525-3456. fliff.com/fliff36. $8-15.
Rick Asper Memorial Golf Tournament, 11:45 a.m. Nov. 4. Proceeds help support Honor Flight South Florida, whose mission is to provide veterans with an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and Arlington National Cemetery at no cost. Register for the tournament at HonorFlightGolf.com. To learn about Honor Flights, visit HonorFlightSouthFlorida.org.
Community discussion on art & activism, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 4. In-person town hall with artists, art leaders, activists and community members. African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-6282. Register at bit.ly/3nbeuOe. Free.
Club meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 4 and 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.
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. Features 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.
Stranahan House guided tours, hourly at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily, through Nov. 13. Groups size is limited. Tickets first-come, first-served basis. The museum follows CDC guidelines. Stranahan House Historic Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-4736. stranahanhouse.org/visit. $7-$12.
Sam Perry Retrospective, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, through Nov. 19. Exhibition is 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, and $18.
Sunday on The Waterfront, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21, and on the third Sunday of the month. Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach at the waterfront. 561-822-1515. wpb.org/events. Free general seating.
South Florida Depression Glass Club, 1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 27, and Dec. 25. Learn more about vintage glass & pottery that is made in America. Wilton Woman’s Club, 600 NE 21st Court, Wilton Manors. 561-767-5233. sfdgc.com. Free.
Beach cleanup, 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, 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.
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.
Dauer Museum of Classic Cars, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. open through Dec. 31. Dauer Classic Car Museum, 10801 NW 50th St., Sunrise. 954-748-6271. dauercars.com/about-dauer-car-museum. $20, children $10.
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.
Play Dates at YAA, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 31. Get creative with your little ones; read a story with Ms. Sue and get silly with puppets and get moving with dance. Young At Art Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., suite 1208, Plantation. 954-424-0085. youngatartmuseum.org. $10.
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.
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 and Compassion through Art and 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. $9-$15.
ONGOING EVENTS
Nonperishable food donations. The Salvation Army of Broward is in need of food items to help replenish its Food Pantry for upcoming community distributions. Drop off weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1445 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-712-2431. salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale.
Gumbo Limbo is open for visitors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Mondays noon-4 p.m. See aquariums, the sea turtle rehabilitation facility, the Nature Center, gift shop, and all the nature trails. Explore the Intracoastal ecosystems by kayak with a naturalist. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605. Admission free; kayaking $25. Advanced reservations required for children’s programs through Webtrac.
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.
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.
Bring Butterflies Back, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 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 plants, ladybugs or pupa. 954-977-4400. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com.
Riverbend Park has something for all ages. Features morning nature walks, Loxahatchee Battlefield tours, archery, bike rides, fishing and birding. Location: 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-741-1359. Many activities are free, some $5-$10. Make online reservations at pbcnature.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 Animal Encounters, 3 p.m. Fridays. Meet one of the resident animals and learn about their behavior and characteristics. Sandoway Discovery Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263. See other activities at sandoway.org. $6 admission, age 3-up. Masks required.
Young At Art is open mall hours, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, features 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 on-site 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.
McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday by appointment only. Only a limited number of visitors in each group. Call 561-790-2116. No children under 5 permitted. Escorts provided. McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 12943 61st St. North, West Palm Beach. $25-$35 a person. mccarthyswildlife.com or follow on Facebook.
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