Weekly calendar: Community and entertainment events beginning July 28

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.

Big Bugs, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Larger-than-life sculpture exhibit through Sept. 5. Back-to-school weekend Aug. 14-15. Moonlight tour 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21; take a flashlight. Recommended for ages 3-11. Flamingo Gardens & Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955. flamingogardens.org/events. $12.95-$19.95.

Play Dates at YAA, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 28 and 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.

Yoga, noon-12:45 p.m. July 28. Low-intensity yoga with Talia Golden, certified instructor, on Zoom from Boca Raton. 561-297-6494. bit.ly/3wzD0MG. Free.

Belly dance class for beginners (in person), 6:15-7:15 p.m. July 28 and Wednesdays through Dec. 29. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-773-1012. coralsprings.org/recreation. $12-$15.

Backpack Broward School Supply Drive, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays through July. United Way of Broward County, Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-453-3752. Drop off filled backpacks. See online list of needed supplies at unitedwaybroward.org/events/backpack-broward-2021. Or, donate $50 for one.

Clematis by Night, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 wpb.org/events. Free general seating.

Yellow Green Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., open weekends. 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.

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.

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.

Classical music appreciation series, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through July 29. Emanuel Abramovits will present this program. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. 954-357-5770. Details at stirlingfriends.org. Free.

Cooking with The Galleria presents chef Bravo in-person, 2 p.m. July 31. Special culinary experience to benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward County that finds finding families for the hardest to place foster children. The Galleria, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited. Register at bit.ly/MeetChefElvisBravo.

Club meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 5 and first Thursday through Dec. 2. Address Democratic Party matters, and discuss events affecting your community and the nation. Cypress Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-637-5210. cspkdems.org. Free.

Music, Literacy & Art Fridays, 1-2 p.m. through Aug. 6. Features live music, cultural stories, literacy fun, visual arts and dance. Young At Art Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., suite 1208, Plantation. 954-424-0085. youngatartmuseum.org. $8.

Time Travelers Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Aug. 13. Jump into the Time Machine and travel back to an old-fashioned summer on the Florida frontier at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044. olddavieschool.org. $6.

Starlight Musicals at Holiday Park, 7-10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 13. Set up on the football field at Holiday Park, East Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Bring chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. 954-828-5363. fortlauderdale.gov/starlight.

Screen on The Green, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13. Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515. For titles, see wpb.org/events. Free.

Sunday on The Waterfront, 4-7 p.m. 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.

Free virtual wildlife summer camp for kids, weeklong morning sessions hosted by Manatee Lagoon for ages 6-9, through Aug. 16. Features animal observations, experiments, games, crafts and educational lessons by educators, plus prerecorded activities and presentations. Space limited, register at visitmanateelagoon.com. Free.

‘Seasons of Life’ exhibit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. now 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.

Beach cleanup, 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, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach. 954-713-0930. Register at mods.org/beachcleanup. Free.

ArtServe’s “Superficial Impressions” exhibit seeks to reveal photography’s underlying essence, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., runs through Aug. 21. Features all types of media, including film, video and cellphone photos. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. artserve.org. Free.

Animal Care & Broward Libraries help support homeless pets. Now through Aug. 21, donations of pet supplies will be accepted at six local libraries. Residents can donate to Animal Care online at bit.ly/2TD0dyE. Supplies of unopened dry and canned dog or cat food and kitten formula, along with non-clumping cat litter, are needed. For those interested in adopting, volunteering or fostering, see Broward.org/Animal.

Summer exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 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.

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. 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Tickets $25-up. See schedule at CasinoDaniaBeach.com/Entertainment.

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.

Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom and Compassion through Art and Science, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 19. 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.

‘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.

The Art of Tim Forman: Florida Everglades, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. now through Sept. 26. History Fort Lauderdale presents colorful impressionist and environmentally inspired works. History Fort Lauderdale, New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org. $7-$15.

Discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, online 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29 and in-person 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Coral Springs; plus, other events in Plantation and Hollywood. This nonfiction story by Rebecca Skloot is about medical ethics, race relations and scientific breakthroughs and the subject of a film with Oprah Winfrey. Registration requested; contact Michael Bryant at mdbryant@broward.org or 954-357-7435. See bit.ly/3hGQelz. Free.

First Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday through Oct. 16. First Baptist church, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-831-1113. fbftl.com. Free.

First Street Cars & Coffee, 9 a.m.-noon, repeats the third Saturday of the month through Oct. 16. Showcase for luxury and exotic cars. First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-527-6800. firststreetcarsandcoffee.com. 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 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-4736. stranahanhouse.org/visit. $7-$12.

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.

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.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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

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. 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.

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.

Bring Butterflies Back, daily, 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.

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.

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. 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.

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 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.

Lion Country Safari, open 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive through the wild animal amusement park and take photos of lions, giraffe, elephants, rhinos and more. Lion Country Safari is 15.5 miles west of I-95 off Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Open daily. 561-793-1084. lioncountrysafari.com. $28-up.

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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