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Special Events

12/1 John Offerdahl’s Grid Iron Grill Off 12-11 p.m. Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. Miami Dolphins legends team up with Broward’s best chefs. www.gridirongriller.com

12/1-2 Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food Festival 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bonnet House. Orchids, exotics, gourmet food trucks, gardening lectures, cooking demos & more.

12/7 Yuletide in the Park 6 p.m., Pompano Beach Community Park, 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach. Parade followed by the arrival of Santa, games, crafts, entertainment, caroling and a magical light show. 954.786.4111. www.mypompanobeach.org

12/8 Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Cove 5-9 p.m., Cove Shopping Center, Deerfield Beach. Musical
performances, photos with Santa, kid’s activities and more. 954.480.4429. www.deerfield-beach.com

12/8 Holiday Festival in Old Fort Lauderdale 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Lauderdale History Center. Family activities, music and entertainment, food, arts and crafts, antique car show and holiday gifts for sale.

12/8 57th Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade 7-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Evening parade with marching bands, floats and more. 954.921.3404. www.gohollywoodfla.com

12/9 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade 6 p.m. Festively decorated boats parade along the Intracoastal Waterway.
954.941.2940. www.mypompanobeach.org

12/15 Christmas Near the Beach 5:30-9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Variety show celebrating the wonder of Christmas.
www.christmasnearthebeach.com

12/15 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade 6:30 p.m., Fort Lauderdale. 100 brilliantly illuminated boats sail down the
New River and up the Intracoastal Waterway. 954.767.0686.

12/16 Jazz & Arts Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Herb Skolnick Center, 800 S.W. 36th Ave., Pompano Beach. Live music and art for sale.
954.786.4590. www.mypompanobeach.org

12/17-1/6 Fiestas Patronales 10400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Largest Hispanic festival in South Florida. Live entertainment, traditional Hispanic food, carnival rides and fun for the whole family. www.prfiestas.com

12/21 Santa on the Beach 12:45 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Beach. Santa Claus and his elves will walk along the beach. 954.828.5363.

12/28-30 International Gem & Jewelry Show Fri. 12-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Find quality jewelry of all kinds at discount prices. www.intergem.com

12/31 New Year’s Eve Downtown Fort Lauderdale Countdown Ring in the New Year! This event takes place on S.W. 2nd St., between S.W. 2nd Ave. and S.W. 4th Ave. Lighted ball drops at midnight. 954.828.5363.

1/4-6 Fort Lauderdale Beach Car Show & Auction 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Auction starts at noon on Fri. and 10 a.m. Sat. & Sun. War Memorial Auditorium. www.ftlauderdaleauction.com

1/5-6 25th Annual Las Olas Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. More than 150 artists display their work. 561.746.6615. www.artfestival.com

1/18-20 Fort Lauderdale Orchid Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Beautiful orchids, supplies, jewelry and accessories for sale and much more. www.flos.org

1/19-20 Broward Shell Show Sat. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach. Thousands of beautiful and unusual shells. 305.467.4412. www.browardshellclub.org

1/19 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 5 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Family friendly fun with bounce houses, face painting
and games. 954.921.3404. www.gohollywoodfla.com

1/21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Celebration 9 a.m., Pompano Beach. Parade begins on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at 9 a.m. followed by a celebration at Blanche Ely High School at 11 a.m. 954.786.4585. www.mypompanobeach.org

1/21 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration 10 a.m., Parade at Pioneer Park followed by entertainment and activities
at Westside Park in Deerfield Beach. 954.480.4429. www.deerfield-beach.com

1/25 Symphony of the Americas 25th Anniversary Gala 6:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. Formal event featuring cocktails, dancing and gourmet dinner. 954.644.9049. www.symphonyoftheamericas.org

1/26-27 Canadafest Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Festival showcasing the French Canadian culture. 954.924.9705.
www.canadafest.com

1/26 7th Annual Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Frost Park, 300 N.E. 2nd St., Dania Beach. Antique bikes, live music, food, Harley skill team and more. 954.830.8855.

1/26-27 Nautical Flea Market Sat., 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Pompano Beach Community Park. Find all types of nautical
gear – both new and used. 954.786.4111. www.nauticalfleamarket.com

1/26-27 33rd Annual Festival of the Arts 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Deerfield Beach. 954.480.4429. www.deerfield-beach.com

Ongoing Events

First Fridays Jazz Jams 7:30-9:30 p.m., ArtServe.

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday JazzBrunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, DowntowFort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series. 954.828.5363.

Every Monday Food Truck Invasion 5:30 to10 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle. Eat your wayaround the park with flavors galore at one ofmany food trucks. 954.921.3274. www.miamifoodtrucks.com

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes 5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center, (Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Free. 954.463.4733.
www.meditatewithina.com

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. 954.921.3404. www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Friday Funtastic Fridays for Kids 5-8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free family event featuring bounce houses, face painters, magic & more! 954.921.3274. www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Friday & Saturday ArtsPark Live! 8-9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free weekend concert series. 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every 3rd Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy art, live music, wine and refreshments at galleries, cafes and
shops in the Downtown District. 954.924.2980. www.gohollywoodfla.com

On Stage

Through 12/9 Divorce Party The Musical Broward Center.

12/2 Wanda Sykes 8 p.m., Broward Center.

12/4 Michael Bolton Hard Rock Live.

12/5 So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2012 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/6 & 8 Florida Grand Opera – La Boheme Broward Center.

12/7-8 Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir - Holiday Concert 8 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, 1400 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. 954.563.2697. www.singingsons.org

12/8 Y100’s Jingle Ball BB&T Center.

12/8 An Evening with Shirley Caesar 8 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark.

12/9 Aerosmith with Cheap Trick 7:30 p.m., BB&T Center.

12/11 Symphony of the Americas – Sounds of the Season: A Holiday Extravaganza 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

12/12 Gold Coast Jazz Society – Let’s Misbehave, the Music of Cole Porter 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

12/13 Joe Bonamassa 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/13-1/6 Shear Madness Broward Center.

12/14 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve 4 p.m. & 8 p.m., BB&T Center. 12/15 Vince Neil with special guests

Great White 8 p.m., The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

12/15-16 Miami City Ballet – The Nutcracker Broward Center.

12/16 José José 7 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/16 Spain featuring Antonio Carmona 6 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. 954.924.2980. www.gohollywoodfla.com/events

12/18-30 Broadway Across America – Sister Act Broward Center.

12/22 Carrie Underwood 7:30 p.m., BB&T Center.

12/22 Tony Orlando 8 p.m., The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

12/22 Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida – The Nutcracker Parker Playhouse.

12/28-29 Gladys Knight 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/30-31 Kid Rock Sun. 8 p.m., Mon. 9:30 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/31 BB King 9 p.m., Broward Center.

1/4-5 The State Ballet Theatre of Russia – Romeo and Juliet
7:30 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

1/5 Parents Time Out 8 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark.

1/5 Satire and Controversy: An Evening with Oliver Stone + Special Guest Jon Lovett 8 p.m., Broward Center.

1/6 Lar Enterprise presents An Evening of Doo Wop Stars 7 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

1/7 Itzhak Perlman 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/9 Gold Coast Jazz Society – Majesty of the Trumpet: From Armstrong to Faddis

7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

1/11-13 Shen-Yun Broward Center.

1/14 Johnny Mathis 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/14 South Florida Symphony Orchestra – Natasha Paremski 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/15-2/3 Broadway Across America – Agatha Christie’s BBC Murders Parker Playhouse.

1/19-20 Miami City Ballet – Program II Broward Center.

1/22 Natalie Cole 8 p.m., Broward Center.

1/22 Symphony of the Americas – Celebrate the Classics 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

1/24 Ron White 7 p.m., Broward Center.

1/25 Sweet Honey in the Rock 8 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark.

1/29 The Marriage of Figaro 7:30 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark.

1/30-2/17 Broadway Across America – Wicked Broward Center.

Art & Exhibits

Through 2/10 Warhol and Cars: American Icons Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. The exhibition traces the development of
Warhol’s work with cars throughout his career.

Through Spring 2013 Photography by Adrian E. Gray, artwork by Jorge Martinez and KC Scott IGFA Changing Gallery.

Through 5/1 All That Jazz: Photographs of Jazz Legends Ansin Family Art Gallery at Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark. Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and others are featured in this exhibit.

12/7-1/14 Camera-man: The Seminoles through the Lens of Julian Dimock 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Wed.-Sun., Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Reservation, 34725 W. Boundary Rd.,
Clewiston. Opening reception Fri., Dec. 7, from 2-4 p.m. 877.902.1113. www.ah-tah-thi-ki.com

1/11 Annual Interest Art Show 7 p.m., Young At Art Museum, 751 S.W. 121st Ave., Davie. Spotlight art exhibition of emerging South Florida artists and auction. 954.424.5018.

Family Fun

Through 1/6 Skate Las Olas. The Riverside Hotel, Lawn. Enjoy gliding on the 1,800 sq. ft. outdoor ice skating rink overlooking Las Olas Boulevard. 954.377.0943. www.lasolasboulevard.com

12/8-9 Madeline’s Christmas – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Broward Center. Celebrate the holidays in high spirits as the
popular Madeline and her friends have a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams.

12/15-16 The Hobbit Opening Weekend Activities Museum of Discovery & Science. Immerse yourself in this world of fantasy with
a weekend abundant with majestic ventures and exciting activities.

12/21 Arts Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker – Smart Stage Matinee 10:30 a.m., Parker Playhouse.

12/31-1/6 Human Body Exhibit Museum of Discovery & Science. Use your senses to compete for prizes and learn how the body works.

1/12 One Night in Frogtown 11:30 a.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark. The musical storybook by Philip Pelletier will teach children about cultural diversity.

Sports

12/1- 4/29 Live Greyhound Racing Thurs.-Mon. Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach. Post times 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. 954.924.3200. www.mardigrascasinofl.com

12/1-4/5 Live Thoroughbred Racing Wed.- Sun. Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach. Don’t miss the Florida Sunshine Millions Jan. 19 and the Donn Handicap Feb. 9. 954.454.7000. www.gulfstreampark.com

Through 4/3 Live Harness Racing Mon., Wed. & Sat. Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. 777 Isle of Capri Circle, Pompano Beach. First post time at 7:05 p.m. 954.972.2000. www.theislepompanopark.com

12/29 MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic BB&T Center. Tulsa vs. Florida State 2 p.m.; Air Force vs. Florida 4:30 p.m. 305.341.4701. www.orangebowl.org

1/1 Discover Orange Bowl & Game DayFan Zone 1:30 p.m., Sun Life Stadium. Livemusic, interactive games, memorabilia & more. Separate ticketing for 8 p.m. kickoff ACC winner vs. TBA. 305.341.4701. www.orangebowl.org

1/7 Discover BCS National ChampionshipGame & Game Day Fan Zone 1:30p.m., Sun Life Stadium. Celebration at FanZone. BCS Champ Game 8 p.m. 305.341.4700. www.orangebowl.org

October – November 2012 Calendar

Special Events

10/1-11/8 Dine Out Lauderdale Over 35 of
the top restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale
offer specially created three-course menus at
a $35 fixed price. Call 954.765.4466.
www.sunny.org/dineout

10/13-14 Festival of Chocolate Sat. 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nova Southeastern
University Arena. Featuring the best
local and regional chocolatiers, chocolate
and wine pairings, hands-on classes, Cocoa
Couture Fashion Show and more.
www.nova.festivalofchocolate.com

10/19 Symphony of the Americas – 17th
Annual Wines of the World Hyatt Regency
Pier Sixty-Six. Symphonic musical ensembles,
wine tasting and fine cuisine. Call 954-335-
7002. www.symphonyoftheamericas.org

10/19-11/11 27th Annual Fort Lauderdale
International Film Festival (FLiFF) FLiFF
reels out over 200 films plus nightly gatherings
and parties. Call 954.525.FILM. (See pg. 28)
www.FLiFF.com

10/19-20, 10/26-27 Haunted Nights at Flamingo
Gardens 7-9 p.m., Flamingo Gardens.
With ghouls and ghosts, witches and zombies,
this outdoor event is not recommended for
children under 10. Children under the age of
16 must be accompanied by an adult.

10/20 Blue Martini’s Annual Pink Party
8 p.m., Blue Martini, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale (Galleria Mall). Enjoy drink specials
and live entertainment while supporting
breast cancer awareness. Call 954-653-2583.
www.bluemartinilounge.com

10/20-21 Las Olas Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Las Olas Boulevard, between S.E. 6th Ave. &
S.E. 11th Ave. Find original paintings, contemporary
and whimsical art, sculptures, photography,
jewelry and more. Call 561.746.6615.
www.artfestival.com

10/25 Broward Art Guild & Gilda’s Club
South Florida Fundraiser and Exhibit 6:30-
9 p.m., Broward Art Guild. Preview Exhibit Oct.
24, noon-6 p.m.

10/25-29 53rd Annual Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale.
Largest boat show in the world covering six
sites. Call 954.764.7642. (See pgs. 22-23)
www.showmanagement.com

10/27-28 Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Craft
Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., A1A & Commercial
Blvd. Find paintings, photography, sculptures
and unique jewelry by more than 100 crafters.
Call 561.746.6615. www.artfestival.com

10/28 Open House and Grand Opening
for the Gallery at Well Read 3-7 p.m.,
1374 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale. Call
954.467.8878.

11/8-11 Flavors of Fort Lauderdale Various
locations. Four-day event featuring the finest
culinary offerings from local and regional
restaurants and chefs, as well as world-class
wines and spirits and gourmet specialty foods.
Call 1.800.653.9563. (See pg. 29)
www.FlavorsFortLauderdale.com

11/9-11 Cajun Zydeco Festival Fri. 5 p.m.-12
a.m., Sat. 11a.m.-12 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Continuous
outdoor entertainment on two stages.
11/10-11 & 11/17-18 Camelot Days Medieval
Festival T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood.
Explore a kingdom full of musicians,
artisans, knights, jesters, games and exciting
rides! Call 786.332.0047.
www.camelotdays.com

11/11 13.1 Half Marathon & 5K Wheeler
Start 6:03 a.m., Runner Start: 6:13 a.m. 1799
S.E 17th Street to South Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze,
Fort Lauderdale.
www.131marathon.com

11/15-25 Broward County Fair Pines Blvd.
& 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. Exciting rides,
games and shows for the entire family.
www.browardfair.org

11/16-18 Fort Lauderdale Home Design
and Remodeling Expo Broward County
Convention Center. Featuring international
products, services and trend-setting home
designs. www.homeshows.net

11/21 Light Up The Beach 6:30 p.m., Fort
Lauderdale Beach. The holiday season kicks
off with a special lighting ceremony of holiday
decorations along A1A, remarks from elected
officials and entertainment. Call 954.828.4746.
www.fortlauderdale.gov

11/24 Small Business Saturday Customer
Recognition Day 12-6 p.m., Well Read Bookstore
& Gallery, 1374 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale.
Live music, cooking demonstrations
and author signings. Call 954.467.8878.

11/27 50th Annual Christmas on Las Olas
5-10 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard is transformed
into a winter wonderful with beautiful holiday
décor, snow, an ice skating rink, carolers, Santa
and festivities. www.lasolasboulevard.com

12/1-2 Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food
Festival 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bonnet House.
Exotic orchids and plants as well as gourmet
food trucks, cooking and gardening demonstrations,
creative kids corner and more. Call
954.563.5393. www.bonnethouse.org

12/1 John Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. Food, wine
& tailgate festival. www.gridirongrilloff.com

Ongoing Events

First Fridays Jazz Jams Starting Nov. 2, 7:30-
9:30 p.m., ArtServe.

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz
Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown
Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series
bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call
954.828.5363.

Every Monday Food Truck Invasion 5:30 to
10 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle. Eat your way
around the park with flavors galore at one of
many food trucks. Call 954.921.3274.
www.miamifoodtrucks.com

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes
5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center,
(Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale).
Free. Call 954.463.4733.
www.meditatewithina.com

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest
7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live
music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call
954.921.3404. www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Friday Funtastic Fridays for Kids 5-8
p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free family
event featuring bounce houses, face painters,
magic & more! Call 954.921.3274.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Friday & Saturday ArtsPark Live!
8-9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free
weekend concert series. Call 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every 3rd Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m.,
Downtown Hollywood. (Visitor Information
Booth – Hollywood Blvd. and 20th Ave. in front
of Anniversary Park.) Enjoy art, live music, wine
and refreshments at galleries, cafes and shops
in the Downtown District. Call 954.924.2980.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

On Stage

10/7 Renaissance – presented by AEG
Live 7 p.m., Broward Center.
10/11 Keiko Matsui, The Road – Incredible
Smooth Jazz Experience 8 p.m., Broward
Center.

10/11 O.A.R. 8 p.m., Pompano Beach Amphitheatre.
10/11 Jim Gaffigan 9 p.m., The Pavilion at
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

10/16 In Celebration: Hispanic Heritage
– Symphony of the Americas 8:15 p.m,
Broward Center.

10/17 John Legend 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.
10/22 Michael Feinstein 8 p.m., Hard Rock
Live.

10/25 Lynyrd Skynyrd 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock
Live.

10/25 Adventures in Darkness starring
Tom Sullivan 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

10/26 Bill O’Reilly 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.
10/26-28 Miami City Ballet – Program 1
Broward Center.

10/27 The Fab Faux 2012 8 p.m., Broward
Center.

11/1 The Who 7:30 p.m., BB&T Center.

11/6-18 Million Dollar Quartet – Broadway
Across America Broward Center.

11/8 Weezer 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

11/14 Gold Coast Jazz Society – In the
Mood…Swinging with the Big Bands 7:45
p.m., Broward Center.11/24 Love Train 2012 BB&T Center. Featuring
The O’Jays, Chaka Khan, Cameo, Masters
of Funk (Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, Bar-Kays,
Brick and Mary Jane Girls) and Taste of Honey.11/27-12/9 Divorce Party The Musical:
The Hilarious Journey to Hell…and Back!
Parker Playhouse.11/30-12/1 Eddie Vedder Broward Center.

Art & Exhibits

10/2-12/25 Through Gene’s Lens Fort Lauderdale
History Center. Gene Hyde Collection.

10/20-2/24/13 A Return to the Ashcan
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

10/31-11/16 Abstractions Exhibit Broward Art
Guild. Opening reception Nov. 3, 6:30- 9 p.m

Through 1/6/13 SHARK Museum of Art | Fort
Lauderdale. Featuring drawings of all the
known varieties of sharks, photographs, sculptures,
and video.

Through 1/6/13 GECKOS: Tails to Toepads
Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about
the remarkable diversity of lizards with engaging
interactives and living examples from
around the world.

Through Spring 2013 Akihiro Shiroza Glorification
of the Dead IGFA Art Gallery. Digital photographic
collages of chemically treated larval fishes.
Call 954.922.4212.
www.igfa.org

Family Fun

10/8 Super Scientific Circus – Smart
Stage Matinee 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Parker
Playhouse. Science is made fun with zany
characters, outrageous stunts and audience
participation.

10/13 Harvest Fest & Great Scarecrow
Competition 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo
Gardens. Hayrides, crafts, scavenger hunt,
Fall Market and a scarecrow competition.

10/18 Math Rocks – Smart Stage Matinee
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Broward Center. Educational
adventure that fuses mathematics, music
and multimedia.

10/19-21 Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes
Music Parker Playhouse. Elmo, Abby Cadabby,
Big Bird and all the Sesame Street friends
share their love of music in this adventure.

10/26 Sticks and Stones – Smart Stage
Matinee 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Broward Center.
Musical play about social issues, bullying
and lessons learned.

10/26 Trunk or Treat on Halloween Street
6-9:30 p.m., 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano
Beach. Car decorating contest, movie showing,
games, bounce houses, costume contest
and more. 954-786-4111.
www.mypompanobeach.org

10/26 ArtsPark Boo Bash 7-10 p.m., ArtsPark
at Young Circle. Enjoy safe Halloween fun,
trick or treating, costume contest and a concert
by the Monsters. Call 954.921.3500.

10/26-28 Gross Out Halloween Museum of
Discovery & Science. Participate in ghoulishly
gross science activities, meet the museum’s
scariest looking animals and more!

10/28 Story Time with the Good Witch
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Costume
parade at 11:30 a.m. Story time at noon
followed by a costume contest, crafts and
other tricks and treats.

11/3 Guess How Much I Love You? & I Love
My Little Storybook – Family Fun Series 11
a.m. & 1 p.m., Broward Center. Two treasured
tales come to life on stage, celebrating the
love of a father and son and the joy of books
and reading.

11/15 Charlotte’s Web – Smart Stage
Matinee 10 a.m., Parker Playhouse. This classic
tale explores bravery and the true meaning
of friendship.

11/23-25 Babies, Blooms & Butterflies Museum
of Discovery & Science. Learn about
flowers that make the air smell sweet, discover
which arthropods help to pollinate crops and
flowers and release a butterfly!

Sports

Miami Dolphins – Football
10/14 vs. St. Louis Rams, 1 p.m.; 11/11 vs.
Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.; 11/25 vs. Seattle
Seahawks, 1 p.m. Sun Life Stadium.
Florida Panthers – Hockey
10/13 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m.;
10/18 vs. New York Islanders, 7:30 p.m.;
10/29 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:30
p.m.; 11/3 vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.; 11/8
vs. Ottawa Senators, 7:30 p.m.; 11/10 vs.
Boston Bruins, 7:30 p.m.; 11/21 vs. New
York Rangers, 7:30 p.m.; 11/23 vs. Detroit
Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.; 11/25 vs. Tampa Bay
Lightning, 6 p.m. 11/29 vs. Washington
Capitals, 7:30 p.m. BB&T Center.

Venues

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St., Hollywood; 954.921.3274
www.artandculturecenter.org

ArtsPark at Young Circle Hollywood Blvd.
at U.S.1, Hollywood; 954.921.3404

ArtServe 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.8190
www.artserve.org • www.artscalendar.com

BB&T Center & Sawgrass Live One Panther
Parkway, Sunrise; 954.835.8000
www.thebbtcenter.com

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 900
N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954.563.5393
www.bonnethouse.org

Broward Art Guild 3280 N.E. 32nd St., Fort
Lauderdale; 954-537-3370
www.browardartguild.org

Broward Center for the Performing
Arts 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.765.5933 www.ftlauderdalecc.com

Flamingo Gardens 3750 S. Flamingo Road,
Davie; 954.473.2955
www.flamingogardens.org

Fort Lauderdale History Center 219-231
S.W. 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-463-4431
www.fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org

Hard Rock Live & Seminole Paradise
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood;
954.327.ROCK
www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Hollywood Beach Theatre Broadwalk
Johnson St., Hollywood; 954.921.3404

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum 300
Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach; 954.922.4212
www.igfa.org

Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami;
877.411.2012 www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.525.5500 www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery & Science/
AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater 401 S.W.
2nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.467.6637
www.mods.org

Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. 8th St., Fort Lauderdale;
954.764.1441
www.parkerplayhouse.com

The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut
Creek 5550 N.W. 40th Street, Coconut
Creek; 954-977-6700
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

Pompano Beach Amphitheatre 1806
N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach; 954.946.2402

Sun Life Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami
Gardens; 305.623.6100
www.sunlifestadium.com

War Memorial Auditorium 800 N.E. 8th St.,
Fort Lauderdale; 954.828.5380
www.fortlauderdale.gov/wma

CALL AHEAD/VISIT WEBSITES TO CONFIRM
EVENT DATES, TIMES AND ADMISSION PRICES.

August – September 2012 Calendar

Special Events

8/4 & 11 Saturday Nite Alive 7-11 p.m.,
Fort Lauderdale Beach. Enjoy free beachside
entertainment with over 20 live bands, art
vendors, restaurants and cafes.
www.myfortlauderdalebeach.com

8/18-19 Meet The Animals 8/18-19 Meet
The Animals Museum of Dis-covery & Science.
Enjoy special showcases of exotic animal and
learn all about how to care for your pets.

9/3 Labor Day Native Bird Festival 9:30 a.m.
-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Featuring live
bird exhibits, birding classes, aviary tours and
activities for the whole family.

9/8-9 Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo Sat.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., War
Memorial Auditorium. Featuring reptile and
amphibian breeders and wholesalers, reptile
pet products, educational seminars, exhibits,
and family activities. Call 863.268.4273.
www.repticon.com

9/16 19th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin
Festival 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Hollywood Beach
admission. Call 954.536.4515.
www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz
Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk,
Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor
concert series bringing the area’s best
local jazz artists. Call 954.828.5363.

Every Sunday Josh’s Organic Garden
9a.m.-5:31 p.m., Harrison Street at the
Broadwalk, Hollywood. Weekly organic
garden featuring certiﬁ ed organic fruits,
vegetables, nuts, seeds and juice bar.
Call 954.456.FARM (3276).
www.gohollywoodﬂa.com

Every Mon, Tue, Wed Music & Dancing
Under The Stars 7:30-9 p.m. Hollywood
Beach Theatre. Music & dancing from the big
band to country, rock and roll, and soul. Call
954.921.3404. www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes
5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center,
(Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort
Lauderdale). Free. Call 954.463.4733.
www.meditatewithina.com

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest
7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live
music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call
954.924.2980. www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every First & Third Saturday through
September Family Fun Days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Half price
admission for adults and free for children 12
and under. Call 954.703.2606.

Every Saturday in August Summer Gardening
Classes Flamingo Gardens. Call
954.473.2955. www.flamingogardens.org.

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m.,
Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along
Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954.924.2980.

Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8-10
p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Join the DJ
and ArtsPark dancers for an evening of fun
and dancing. Call 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

On Stage

8/3 American Idol Live! 7 p.m., BankAtlantic
Center.

8/4 Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks 7:30 p.m.,
BankAtlantic Center.8/4-5 Late Night Catechism
Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice Broward Center.
The latest class in the sinfully funny Catechism
series sends Sister off to Vegas.8/9 Def Leppard
with Poison and Lita Ford 7 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

8/10 Chris Tucker 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

8/10 Dennis Britt Live in Concert 7-10 p.m.,
ArtServe. Call 954.767.0999.
www.artscalendar.com

8/17 Panama de Hoy y del Ayer 7 p.m.,
Parker Playhouse. Showcasing 20 of the best
Panamanian folkloric groups throughout the
USA.

8/18-19 Chris MacDonald’s Memories
of Elvis 35th Anniversary Broward Center.

8/24-25 Santana 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

8/25 Electile Dysfunction: Kinsey Sicks
for President 8 p.m., Broward Center. The
Kinsey Sicks bring their irreverent brand of
humor and tight harmonies to the campaign
trail.

9/6-9 Disney on Ice: World of Fantasy
BankAtlantic Center.

9/8 Association of Performing Arts of
India – Fusion of Flamenco and Kathak
7 p.m., Broward Center. Featuring Clarita
Filgueiras and Prashant Shah (senior
disciple of Padmashree Kumudini Lakhia)
with live music on Guitar, Sitar, Sarangi and
Tabla.

9/26 Florence and the Machine 8 p.m.,
BankAtlantic Center.

Art & Exhibits

Through 8/19 Nathan Sawaya: The Art
of the Brick Art & Culture Center. This
awe-in-spiring exhibit features large-scale
sculptures using only toy building LEGO bricks.

Through 8/31 The Marine Art of Richard
Shaffett and Fishzizzle by Laura Harman.
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.Through 1/6/13 Shark Museum of Art.
Featuring drawings of all the known varieties
of sharks, photographs, sculptures, and video,
as well as a section devoted to the sensational
impact of the 1975 Steven Spielberg ﬁlm Jaws.

Through 1/6/13 GECKOS: Tails to Toepads.
Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about
the remarkable diversity of lizards with engaging
interactives and living examples from around the
world.

Sports & Recreation

Miami Marlins – Baseball
8/10-11 vs. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.; 8/12 vs. Dodgers, 1:10 p.m.;
8/13-14 vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.; 8/15 vs. Phillies, 12:40 p.m.;
8/28-29 vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m.; 8/31 vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.;
9/1-2 vs. Mets, 1:10 p.m.; 9/3 vs. Brewers, 1:10 p.m.;
9/4-5 vs. Brewers, 7:10 p.m.; 9/6 vs. Brewers, 12:40 p.m.;
9/14-15vs. Reds, 7:10 p.m.; 9/16 vs. Reds, 1:10 p.m.;
9/17-19 vs. Braves, 7:10 p.m.; 9/28-29 vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.;
9/30 vs. Phillies, 1:10 p.m. Marlins Park. www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Fort Lauderdale Strikers – Soccer
8/11 vs. Carolina RailHawks;
8/25 vs. San Antonio Scorpions;
9/1 vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies; 9/8
vs. Puerto Rico Islanders 7:30 p.m.,
Lockhart Stadium. Call 954.606.0400
www.strikers.com

8/6-10 USA Swimming Speedo
Champions Series Southern
Sectional Championship 8 a.m.
-8 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Aquatic
Complex. Call 954.828.4580.
www.ﬂaswim.com

8/17-18 Advance Auto Parts
Monster Jam Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat.
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. BankAtlantic Center.
USHRA Monster Trucks including
GunSlinger, Superman, Advance
Auto Parts Grinder, Monster Mutt,
Grave Digger® and more.

8/18-19 Bud Light Lime Volleyball
Tournament 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunrise
Blvd. & A1A, Fort Lauderdale.
Call 954.294.7705.

8/24 Live MMA Pro Fights 8 p.m., War
Memorial Auditorium. Professional cage
ﬁghts featuring top local, regional and
national ﬁghters.

Venues

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
At 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood;
954.921.3274.
www.artandculturecenter.org

ArtsPark at Young Circle Hollywood
Blvd. at U.S.1, Hollywood; 954.921.3404.

ArtServe At 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.8190.
www.artserve.org
www.artscalendar.com

BankAtlantic Center & Sawgrass
Live At One Panther Parkway, Sunrise;
954.835.8000.
www.bankatlanticcenter.com

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
At 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.563.5393.
www.bonnethouse.org

Broward Center for the Performing
Arts At 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.0222.
www.browardcenter.org

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center At 1801
N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach; 954.786.4111.
www.mypompanobeach.org

Flamingo Gardens At 3750 S. Flamingo
Road, Davie; 954.473.2955.
www.flamingogardens.org

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
At 501 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.828.4580.
www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac

Hard Rock Live & Seminole Paradise
At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood;
954.327.ROCK.
www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Hollywood Beach Theatre Broadwalk
At Johnson St., Hollywood; 954.921.3404.

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
At 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach;
954.922.4212.
www.igfa.org
Lockhart Stadium At 5201 N.W. 12th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale; 754.321.1200.

Marlins Park At 501 Marlins Way, Miami;
877.411.2012.
www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
At One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.525.5500.
www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery & Science/
AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater At 401
S.W. 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.467.6637.
www.mods.org

Parker Playhouse At 707 N.E. 8th St., Fort
Lauderdale; 954.764.1441.
www.parkerplayhouse.com

War Memorial Auditorium At 800 N.E.
8th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.828.5380.
www.fortlauderdale.gov/wma

CALL AHEAD/VISIT WEBSITES TO CONFIRM
EVENT DATES, TIMES AND ADMISSION PRICES.

June – July 2012 Calendar

Special Events

6/2-8/11 Saturday Nite Alive
7-11 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Every Saturday night through August 11 enjoy
free beachside entertainment with over 20
live bands, art vendors, restaurants and cafes.
(See page 22)
www.myfortlauderdalebeach.com

6/2-3 Intergalactic Bead Show Emma
Lou Olson Civic Center. Find precious and
semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver,
freshwater pearls, vintage beads and more.
Call 888.729.6904. www.beadshows.com

6/3 Dream Car Classic 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 20th
Ave. & Tyler St., Downtown Hollywood. Pre-
1980 classic cars, modern classics & custom
cars from 1981-2012. Call 954.214.2457.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

6/4 & 7/3 Full Moon Drum Circle 7-9 p.m.,
Palm Court (West Side) at ArtsPark at Young
Circle. Call 954.926.0204.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

6/5-7/24 Sea Turtle Walks 9 p.m., Museum
of Discovery & Science. The whole family can
participate in an evening of discovery while
uncovering the natural history and myths of
turtles. Begins in the Museum and continues
on the beach to look for amazing sea turtles.
Advance reservations are required. Call
954.713.0930. www.mods.org

6/16 Colors of the Caribbean 4-11 p.m.,
ArtsPark at Young Circle. A celebration
of cultural performances, live music, food
and drinks. Featuring David Rudder. Call
954.921.3404.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

6/16-17 Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens.
Featuring films, presentations, and live amphibians
and reptiles, as well as games and
activities for the family. Fathers get in free on
Father’s Day with any other paid admission.
Call 954.473.2955. www.flamingogardens.org

6/23-30 Family Fun Week in Lauderdale-
By-The-Sea Enjoy special or free deals on
activities such as a sand castle contest, skimboarding,
cooking classes, jewelry parties,
yoga, scavenger hunts, dancing and much
more. Call 954.640.4200.
www.lbtsevents.com.

6/24 Stonewall Summer Pride 12-10 p.m.,
Parade 7 p.m. Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors.
Gay pride festival featuring live entertainment,
food, drinks, exhibits and the Children’s
Pride Park. www.stonewallsummerpride.com

7/4 Independence Day Celebrations
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 954.776.0576; Pompano
Beach 954.786.4600; Deerfield Beach
954.480.4433.

7/4 Fort Lauderdale Beach Fireworks
Spectacular Family fun on the beach. Fireworks
at 9 p.m. Call 954.828.5363.
www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us

7/4 Hollywood’s Hometown 4th of
July Celebration The celebration begins
with contests, games and children’s fun at
Charnow Park (300 Connecticut Street) with
Gamesmaster and DJ Tony Tiru until 6 p.m.
Beach Theatre entertainment and a starspangled
spectacular fireworks display offshore
at 9 p.m. Call 954.921.3404.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

7/4 Old Fashioned Fourth at Flamingo
Gardens 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens.
Vintage and collectible cars will be on
display, plus music, BBQ, and games for the
kids. Flamingo Gardens is half-price for the
day, so bring the whole family to enjoy the Botanical
Gardens, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary,
and a day of good old fashioned food &
fun. Call 954.473.2955.
www.flamingogardens.org

7/13 Suits, Stilettos & Lipstick: The Balancing
Act 9 a.m.-6 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton,
Fort Lauderdale. This conference will focus on
helping women achieve a healthy work-life
balance by providing a full day of education,
inspiration, networking, professional development
and lots of fun. Call 954.903.9426.
www.wihcwow.com

7/14 Red Eye 6-10 p.m., ArtServe. The Red
Eye is a multi-media art exhibit that encompasses
installations, 2D & 3D visual art exhibitions,
street art, graffiti, live bands, DJ’s,
dance, fashion, design, indie film and food.
Don’t miss it! Exhibit runs July 5 through July
27. Call 954.462.8190. www.artserve.org

7/21-22 Antique and Collector Faire Sat.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., War Memorial
Auditorium. www.dolphinfairs.com

7/24-28 Bug Fest by the Sea Lauderdale-
By-The-Sea. Enjoy Lobster mini season, great
bands, cooking demonstrations and prizes for
the biggest lobster. Call 954.640.4200.
www.lbtsevents.com

7/28-29 Buckler’s Craft & Home Show Sat.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., War Memorial
Auditorium.

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz
Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown
Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series
bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call
954.828.5363.

Every Sunday Josh’s Organic Garden 9
a.m.-5:31 p.m., Harrison Street at the Broadwalk,
Hollywood. Weekly organic garden
featuring certified organic fruits, vegetables,
nuts, seeds and juice bar. Call 954.456.FARM
(3276). www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Monday Food Truck Invasion 5:30-
9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Eat your
way around the park with flavors galore at
one of many food trucks including Big Kahuna,
Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill, Sugar
Yummy Mama, The Flying Saucer and more.
www.miamifoodtrucks.com

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes
5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center,
(Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale).
Free. Call 954.463.4733.
www.meditatewithina.com

Every Third Thursday Art Walk Las Olas
6-10 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard from the Museum
of Art to East End Eats. Take a walk along
Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a tour of galleries
and exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shopping
specials, and restaurants while enjoying
outdoor artist demonstrations, live music and
refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest
7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live
music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call
954.924.2980. www.gohollywoodfla.com
Every Friday Funtastic Fridays for Kids 5-8
p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Bring your kids
to the best FREE family social event in town
featuring bounce house, face painters, magic
& more! Call 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Friday & Saturday ArtsPark Live!
8-9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free
weekend concert series. Call 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every First & Third Saturday July through
September Family Fun Days 10 a.m.-
4 p.m., Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.
Half price admission for adults
and free for children 12 and under. Call
954.703.2606.

Every Second Saturday Sake, Maki and
Roll 3:30-5:30 p.m., China Grill. Five-course
tasting and demonstration class. Guests will
learn how to make sushi while tasting a variety
of different sakes. Call 954.759.9950.

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m.,
Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along
Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954.924.2980.
Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8-10
p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Join the DJ
and ArtsPark dancers for an evening of fun
and dancing. Call 954.921.3500.
www.gohollywoodfla.com

Every Third Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m.,
Downtown Hollywood. Look over the shoulder
of an artist painting in the street and visit the
art galleries and businesses showcasing local,
regional and international artwork. Call
954.924.2980. www.gohollywoodfla.com

On Stage

6/10 South Florida Ballet Theater 6 p.m.,
Broward Center.

6/10 Israeli Dance Festival 7 p.m., Broward
Center.

6/12-24 Broadway Across America – La
Cage Aux Folles Broward Center.

6/12 ZZ Top and 3 Doors Down Hard Rock
Live.

6/13 Happy Together Hard Rock Live.

6/14 Il Divo and Orchestra 8 p.m., Hard
Rock Live.

6/15 Roger Waters 8 p.m., BankAtlantic
Center.

6/16 South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble –
Music of Our Lives 8 p.m., Broward Center.

6/21-24 Standing on Ceremony Broward
Center.

6/21 Don Rickles Hard Rock Live.

7/1 One Direction 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic
Center.

What’s Happening

7/1 Earth, Wind & Fire Hard Rock Live.

7/2 Al Green Hard Rock Live.

7/13-8/8 Symphony of the Americas
Summerfest 2012 Various locations. (See
page 104)

7/19-29 Cirque Du Soleil Dralion BankAtlantic
Center.

7/23 The Fab Faux Parker Playhouse.

7/27 Mission Chamber Orchestra of
Rome 8 p.m., Broward Center.

Art & Exhibits

Through 1/6/13 GECKOS: Tails to Toepads
Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn
about the remarkable diversity of lizards with
engaging interactives and living examples
from around the world.

Through 8/31 The Marine Art of Richard
Shaffett and Fishzizzle by Laura Harman.
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.

Through 11/4 Shark! Museum of Art. Featuring
drawings of all the known varieties of
sharks, photographs, sculptures, and video,
as well as a section devoted to the sensational
impact of the 1975 Steven Spielberg
film Jaws.

6/9-8/19 Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the
Brick Art & Culture Center. This awe-inspiring
exhibit features large-scale sculptures using
only toy building LEGO bricks.

Sports & Recreation

Miami Marlins – Baseball
6/5-7 vs. Braves, 7:10 p.m.; 6/8 vs. Rays,
7:10 p.m.; 6/9 vs. Rays, 7:15 p.m.; 6/10 vs.
Rays, 1:10 p.m.; 6/11-13 vs. Red Sox, 7:10
p.m.; 6/22 vs. Blue Jays, 7:10 p.m.; 6/23-24
vs. Blue Jays, 1:10 p.m.; 6/25-27 vs. Cardinals,
7:10 p.m.; 6/29 vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.;
6/30 vs. Phillies, 4:10 p.m.; 7/1 vs. Phillies,
1:10 p.m.; 7/13-14 vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m.;
7/15 vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m.; 7/16 vs. Nationals,
7:10 p.m.; 7/23-24 vs. Braves, 7:10
p.m.; 7/25 vs. Braves, 12:40 p.m.; 7/27-28
vs. Padres, 7:10 p.m.; 7/29 vs. Padres, 1:10
p.m. Marlins Park.
www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Fort Lauderdale Strikers – Soccer
6/2 vs. Tampa Bay; 6/16 vs. Edmonton;
6/30 vs. Carolina; 7/14 vs. San Antonio;
7/28 vs. Atlanta. 7:30 p.m., Lockhart Stadium.
www.strikers.com

6/8 UFC’s Harley-Davidson Hometown
Throwdown 6 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson vs. Ian
McCall.

6/9 Roller Derby: Gold Coast Derby Grrls
7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium.
www.goldcoastderbygrrls.com

6/21-24 Swim Fort Lauderdale International
Classic Fort Lauderdale Aquatic
Complex. Call 954.828.4580.
www.swimfortlauderdale.com

6/22 Fight Time Promotions MMA: Fight
Time 10 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium.
Call 954.443.6792.
www.fighttimepromotions.com

6/30-7/1 Digicel 20/20 Cricket Series
Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium
(3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill). Two Twenty20
cricket matches between New Zealand
and West Indies, two of the most dominant
world teams. This fun-filled, two day extravaganza
will also feature entertainment, cheerleaders
& food. Call 954.357.5400.

7/12-15 USA Swimming Speedo Champions
Series Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex.
Call 954.828.4580.
www.usaswimming.org

7/13 NPC Southern States Championships
– Fitness 6 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium.
Call 954.763.2718.
www.npcsouthernstates.com

7/14 NPC Southern States Championships
– Body Building 6 p.m., War Memorial
Auditorium. Call 954.763.2718.
www.npcsouthernstates.com

7/21-22 June Krauser Summer Splash
Masters Meet 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Lauderdale
Aquatic Complex. Call 954.828.4580.

Venues

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
At 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood;
954.921.3274.
www.artandculturecenter.org

ArtsPark at Young Circle Hollywood
Blvd. at U.S.1, Hollywood; 954.921.3404.
ArtServe At 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.8190.
www.artserve.org
www.artscalendar.com

BankAtlantic Center & Sawgrass
Live At One Panther Parkway, Sunrise;
954.835.8000.
www.bankatlanticcenter.com

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
At 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.563.5393.
www.bonnethouse.org

Broward Center for the Performing
Arts At 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale;
954.462.0222.
www.browardcenter.org

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center At 1801
N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach; 954.786.4111.
www.mypompanobeach.org

Flamingo Gardens At 3750 S. Flamingo
Road, Davie; 954.473.2955.
www.flamingogardens.org

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
At 501 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.828.4580.
www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac

Hard Rock Live & Seminole Paradise
At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood;
954.327.ROCK.
www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Hollywood Beach Theatre Broadwalk
At Johnson St., Hollywood; 954.921.3404.

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
At 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach;
954.922.4212.
www.igfa.org

Lockhart Stadium At 5201 N.W. 12th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale; 754.321.1200.

Marlins Park At 501 Marlins Way, Miami;
877.411.2012.
www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
At One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954.525.5500.
www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery & Science/
AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater At 401
S.W. 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.467.6637.
www.mods.org

Parker Playhouse At 707 N.E. 8th St., Fort
Lauderdale; 954.764.1441.
www.parkerplayhouse.com

War Memorial Auditorium At 800 N.E.
8th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.828.5380.
www.fortlauderdale.gov/wma

Call ahead/VISIT WEBSITES to confirm
event dates, www.igfa.org times and ADMISSION prices.

April-May 2012 Calendar

Special Events

4/7-8 Flamingo gardens’ 31st Anniversary Orchid Show & Sale 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Featuring rare and exotic orchids and bromeliads, supplies, classes and demonstrations, food and live entertainment.

4/13 Pineapple Jam 6:30-11 p.m., Stranahan House & Laura Ward Plaza. Cocktails, dinner and music on the New River. Call 954- 524-4736.

4/19-22 The Hukilau Largest event on the East Coast dedicated to Polynesian Pop culture. The Hukilau features four days of live mu- sic and themed entertainment, informative symposiums, acclaimed artisans and dinner shows. Events will be held at The Best Western Oceanside Inn, Bahia Cabana Beach Resort and The Mai-Kai Restaurant. www.thehukilau.com

4/20 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival 6-10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale. Sample delicious wine and food along Las Olas Boulevard. Call 954- 524-4657. www.lasolaswineandfoodfestival.com

4/20-22 Pompano Beach Seafood Festival Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Pompano Beach. Enjoy sensa- tional seafood, arts & crafts, music and more. Call 954-570-7785. www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com

4/25-5/1 Fleet Week Various locations. Nearly 2,000 men and women of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will participate in South Florida’s 22nd annual celebration of the maritime services. www.browardnavydaysinc.org

4/28-29 Lauderdale Air Show 12-4 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Beach. A four-hour line up of some of the nation’s premier military and civilian acts will thrill and inspire you at this waterfront air show. Featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (See page 22) www.lauderdaleairshow.com

5/12-13 7th Anniversary African Violet Show & Sale 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Hundreds of African Violets on dis- play and for sale, plus demonstrations and kid’s projects.

5/12-13 Reptile and Exotic Animal Show Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium.

5/26 Memorial Day – All American Beach Party Fort Lauderdale Beach. Family fun on the beach. www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us

5/28 Aruba Beach Cafe Annual Memorial Day Beach Bash On The Ocean 12-7:30 p.m., Aruba Beach Cafe located on Commercial Blvd. and the ocean, Lauderdale-By-The- Sea. Two live bands and tons of fun. Call 954- 776-0001. www.arubabeachcafe.com

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown
Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call 954-828-5363.

Every Sunday Josh’s Organic Garden 9 a.m.-5:31 p.m., Harrison Street at the Broad- walk, Hollywood. Weekly organic garden featuring certified organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and juice bar. Call 954-456-FARM (3276). www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Mon, Tue, wed Music & Dancing Under The Stars 7:30-9 p.m. Hollywood Beach Theatre. Music & dancing from the big band to country, rock and roll, and soul. Call 954-921-3404. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes 5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center, (Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauder- dale). Free. Call 954-463-4733. www.meditatewithina.com

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest 7:30- 9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924- 2980. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Friday Funtastic Fridays for Kids 5-8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Bring your kids to the best FREE family social event in town featuring bounce house, face painters, magic & more! Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Friday ArtsPark Movie Nights 8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Family friendly movies under the stars. Free. Call 954-921- 3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8-10 p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Join the DJ and ArtsPark dancers for an evening of fun and dancing. Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Third Thursday Art walk Las Olas 6-10 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard from the Muse- um of Art to East End Eats. Take a walk along Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a tour of galleries and exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shop- ping specials, and restaurants while enjoying outdoor artist demonstrations, live music and refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com

Every Third Saturday Artwalk 7-10 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Call 954- 924-2980. www.visithollywoodfl.org

On Stage

4/1 Disney On ice: Toy Story 3 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

4/1, 4/4-8 Cirque Dreams Presents Pop goes The Rock Hard Rock Live.

4/2 Red Hot Chili Peppers 8 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

4/5 Young Artist Music Series – Florida Grand Opera 7-9 p.m., Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Call 954-653-1553.

4/7 Leslie Jordan & Varla Jean Merman 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

4/7 Concert on the Green featuring Josh Rowand Band – The “Pitbull” of Blues 2-5 p.m., Downtown Dania Beach at Dania Beach Blvd. and N.W. 1st Ave. on the lawn of the historic Nyberg-Swanson House. Free. www.daniabeachchamber.org

4/10-22 Broadway Across America – South Pacific Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

4/13 Tower of Power 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

4/13 Gold Coast Jazz – Harry Allen Quartet and Bucky Pizzarelli Play the Great American Songbook 7:45 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

4/15 The Fort Lauderdale String Quartet Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Pier Top, 2301 S.E. 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-335-7002.

4/18 Chanticleer 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

4/20 Rammstein 8 p.m., BankAtlantic Center. 4/21 Kenny Vance and the Planotones 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

4/22 Symphony of the Americas – Broadway Goes to the Movies 3:30 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

4/25 Elvis Costello and the Imposters 7 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

4/26-28 Robert Dubac’s Free Range Thinking Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

5/5 Nickelback with special guests Bush, Seether & My Darkest Days 6 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

5/5 Arts Ballet Theatre – Ballet Gala 7 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

5/9 Gold Coast Jazz – Christian Tamburr & GCJ Society Band 7:45 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

5/10-12 Florida Grand Opera – Romeo et Juliette Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

5/13-14 Eddie Vedder 7:30 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Family Fun

4/7-8 Babies, Blooms & Butterflies Weekend & Easter Bunny Egg Hunt Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about beautiful flowers and even get the opportu- nity to release a butterfly. Enjoy the Egg Hunt and Cup Cake Extravaganza.

4/15 Skippyjon Jones – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts. He is a cat with an imagination! Skippyjon Jones is the Chihuahua hero Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in Old Mexico!

4/28-29 Celebrate National Astronomy Day Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about the constellations and check out the sun with safe solar viewing.
5/4 Steve Trash 10 a.m., Parker Playhouse. Rockin’ eco hero Steve Trash performs com- edy and world-class green illusions to rock music.

5/6 Clifford the Big Red Dog – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Parker Play- house. Clifford the Big Red Dog embarks on exciting adventures with his trusty friends in a brand new musical.
5/25-28 geckos Exhibit Museum of Discovery & Science. Meet gecko experts and try your hand at gecko games and crafts.

Film

Opens 4/20 To The Arctic: An IMAX 3D Experience AutoNation/IMAX Theatre.

Art & Exhibits

Through 4/30 The Art of Vaughn Cochran IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. Call 954-922-4212. www.igfa.org

Through 5/27 Primordial: Paintings and Sculptures by Isabel De Obaldia 1985-2011 Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Through 5/27 Phillip Estlund: Subprime/ Subtropics Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Opens 5/12 Shark! Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Sports & Recreation

Greyhound Racing
Through 4/30 Greyhound Racing at Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Live racing Sun.-Mon. first post 8 p.m.; Thurs. first post 1 p.m. & Fri.-Sat. first post 5 p.m. Closed Tues. & Wed. Call 954-924-3200. www. mardigrascasinofl.com

Harness Racing
Through 7/31 Live harness racing at Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, 777 Isle of Capri Circle, Pompano Beach. Races Mon., Tues, Wed. & Sat., first post 7:05 p.m. Call 954-633- 6680. www.theislepompanopark.com

Miami Marlins – Baseball 4/4 vs. Cardinals, 7:05 p.m.; 4/13-14 vs. Astros, 7:10 p.m.; 4/15 vs. Astros, 1:10 p.m.; 4/17-18 vs. Cubs, 7:10 p.m.; 4/19 vs. Cubs, 12:40 p.m.; 4/27-28 vs. D-backs, 7:10 p.m.; 4/29 vs. D-backs, 1:10 p.m.; 4/30 vs. D- backs, 12:40 p.m.; 5/11 vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.; 5/12 vs. Mets, 1:05 p.m.; 5/13 vs. Mets, 1:10 p.m.; 5/14-15 vs. Pirates, 7:10 p.m.; 5/21-23 vs. Rockies, 7:10 p.m.; 5/24-25 vs. Giants, 7:10 p.m.; 5/26 vs. Giants, 4:10 p.m.; 5/27 vs. Giants, 1:10 p.m.; 5/28 vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m.; 5/29-30 vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. Marlins Park.
Florida Panthers – Hockey 4/3 vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7:30 p.m.; 4/7 vs. Carolina Hurricanes 7:30 p.m. BankAtlantic Center.

4/12-15 YMCA Masters National Championship 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex. Call 954-828-4580. www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org

4/20-22 YMCA National Diving Championship Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex. www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org

4/27 MMA Fight Time 9 8 p.m., War Memo- rial Auditorium. Call 954-443-6792.

4/28 The Gold Coast Derby Grrls! 7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Call 786-457-6788. www.goldcoastderbygrrls.com

5/10-13 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex.

Venues

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
At 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood; 954-921- 3274. www.artandculturecenter.org

ArtsPark at Young Circle Hollywood Blvd. at U.S.1, Hollywood; 954-921-3404.

ArtServe At 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lau- derdale; 954-462-8190. www.artscalendar.com

BankAtlantic Center & Sawgrass Live At One Panther Parkway, Sunrise; 954-835- 8000. www.bankatlanticcenter.com

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens At 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-563- 5393. www.bonnethouse.org

Broward Center for the Performing Arts At 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222. www.browardcenter.org

Broward County Convention Center At 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-765-5933. www.ftlauderdalecc.com

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center At 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach; 954-786-4111. www.mypompanobeach.org

Flamingo Gardens At 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie; 954-473-2955. www.flamingogardens.org

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex At 501 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954- 828-4580. www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac

Hard Rock Live & Seminole Paradise At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood; 954-327-ROCK. www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Hollywood Beach Theatre Broadwalk At Johnson St., Hollywood; 954-921-3404.

Marlins Park At 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 877-411-2012. www.miami.marlins.mlb.com

Miniaci Performing Arts Center At 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954- 262-5480. www.miniacipac.com

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale At One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-5500. www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery & Science/ AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater At 401 S.W. 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-467-6637. www.mods.org

Parker Playhouse At 707 N.E. 8th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-764-1441. www.parkerplayhouse.com

Stranahan House At 335 S.E. 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-524-4736. www.stranahanhouse.org

War Memorial Auditorium At 800 N.E. 8th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-828-5380. www.fortlauderdale.gov/wma

CALL AHEAD/VISIT WEBSITES TO CONFIRM EVENT DATES, TIMES AND ADMISSION PRICES.

February – March 2012 Calendar

Special Events

Ty Forhan (Billy) in “Billy Elliot the Musical.”
Photo by Kyle Froman

2/3-4 Shakespeare in the Park 7:30 p.m., ArtsPark, Hollywood. Free. Call 954-921-3404. www.shakespearemiami.com

2/6 Bonnet House Lecture: Robert Carr 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. “The History of the Everglades” with archaeologist and author Robert Carr. Call 954-703-2606. www.bonnethouse.org

2/11-3/11 Florida Renaissance Festival 10 a.m. to sunset, Quiet Waters Park (401 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach). Explore the artisans’ village and view live demonstrations of glassblowing, steel-fighting, archery, and more. Feast on hearty food fit for a king while enjoying live performances. Weekends only, plus Presidents’ Day, 2/20. Call 954-776-1642. www.ren-fest.com

2/14 Love In The Park 6-10 p.m., Huizenga Plaza (32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic picnic in the park while listening to live jazz. Call 561-447-9123.

2/22 Flamingo Gardens 85th Anniversary Celebration Noon-5 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Begins with a commemorative tree planting and remarks by local leaders, and continues with a new exhibit opening with complimentary refreshments. Call 954-473-2955. www.flamingogardens.org

2/24-26 Big Cypress Shootout 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billie Swamp Safari. Featuring battle reenactments, authentic weapons, soldier and warrior attire, music, Seminole food, snake and alligator shows and more. Call 1-800-949-6101 ext. 12125. www.bigcypressshootout.com

2/25 Sistrunk Parade & Street Festival 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fort Lauderdale. Parade travels down Historic Sistrunk Blvd. and ends with a big celebration along the Sistrunk corridor. Showcasing African-American and Caribbean-American lifestyles and entertainment, the Street Festival provides fun for the whole family. Call 954-687-3472. www.sistrunkfestival.org

3/3 South Florida Scottish Festival and Games 8 a.m., Snyder Park (3299 S.W. 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale). Traditional Scottish highland games, music, bagpipes, dancing, competitions, vendors, food and beverages. Call 754-368-0614.

3/3-4 Flamingo Gardens 16th Annual Butterfly & Garden Festival 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Featuring a Butterfly Pavilion and butterfly release plus specialty plant and gardening vendors, butterfly and gardening classes & demonstrations, walking tours, live music and more. Call 954-473-2955. www.flamingogardens.org

3/3-4 24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard., Fort Lauderdale. Outdoor event featuring over 150 artists from around the nation. Call 561-746-6615. www.artfestival.com

3/5 Bonnet House Lecture: Rick McKenzie and Roger Reep 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. “Poems of Animal Consciences” with poets and authors Rick McKenzie and Roger Reep. Call 954-703-2606. www.bonnethouse.org

3/10-11 Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Craft Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., A1A & El Prado Ave., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Call 561-746-6615. www.artfestival.com

3/10 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Festival 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Huizenga Plaza; Parade 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-828-5985. www.ftlaudirishfestival.com

3/10-11 PrideFest 2012 12-7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. A celebration and tribute to the LGBT community’s unique culture. Non-stop entertainment, local DJ’s and diverse entertainers. Call 954-260-7372.

3/11 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 12-6 p.m., Parade starts at 1 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Featuring pipe bands, marching bands, floats and community groups. Downtown street festival with Irish music and entertainment, food, beverages and fun for all ages. Call 954-921-3404. www.stpatricksparade.com

3/15-18 Dania Beach Marine Flea Market Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dania Jai Alai (301 East Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach). Find marine electronics, fishing tackle, scuba gear, used boats and more. Call 954-920-7877. www.daniamarinefleamarket.com

3/16-18 Quilt Show by the Sea Fri. & Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Featuring workshops, a competition with more than 100 beautiful quilts on display, demonstrations, auction and Bernina sewing machine sales. Call 954-987-8827. www.onceuponaquilt.com

3/17 Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Brazil 6-10 p.m., ArtsPark. Featuring the sights and sounds of Brazil and the South Florida debut of Spok Frevo Orquestra. Call 954-921-3404. www.rhythmfoundation.com

3/17-18 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Sun Life Stadium. Two-day music event. Call 305-622-8043. www.jazzinthegardens.com

3/30 17th Annual Wine and Culinary Celebration 7:30 p.m., Museum of Discovery & Science. Over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs represented as well as wines from around the world. Call 954-713-0954. www.tinyurl.com/wine2012

On Stage

2/3-4 Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

2/3-5 Miami City Ballet – Program II featuring Viscera Broward Center.

2/3-4 Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

2/6 Tool 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

2/7 Willie Nelson and Family 8 p.m., Broward Center.

2/8 Gold Coast Jazz – Sophie Milman 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

2/9 Jeff Foxworthy 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.
2/10 Improvised Shakespeare – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m., Broward Center.

2/10-11 Shen Yun Performing Arts Broward Center. The world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company returns with a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show.

2/10 Next Step Dance Presents EROS 8 p.m., Broward Center.

2/10 Soweto Gospel Choir 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse. Two-time Grammy Award winning group excites audiences with a brand new concert “African Grace.”

2/11 Jeff Dunham 8 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

2/11 The Improvised Shakespeare Company 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

2/11 South Florida JAZZ – Jacky Terrasson Trio 8 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

2/14 Gladys Knight 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

2/14 Andrea Bocelli in Concert 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

2/14 Patrizio Buanne 8 p.m., Broward Center.

2/15 The Sounds of Doo Wop & The Starlettes 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.

2/15 I Have A Dream – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m., Broward Center.

2/16 Kelly Clarkson 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

2/16-18 Rigoletto – Florida Grand Opera Broward Center.

2/17 Hispanico Ballet Flamenco – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Parker Playhouse.

2/18 Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

2/24-26 Miami City Ballet – Program III Broward Center.

2/24 Arlo Guthrie 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

2/24 Jane Monheit 8:30 p.m., Broward Center.

2/25 An Evening With George Winston 8 p.m., Broward Center.

2/28 Symphony of the Americas – From Austria with Love 8:15 p.m., Broward Center. Featuring 11-year-old Austrian child prodigy violinist, Elisso Gogibedaschwili.

2/29 1940’s Broadway 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.

2/29-3/11 Billy Elliot The Musical – Broadway Across America Broward Center.

2/29-3/4 Kathleen Turner in High Parker Playhouse.

3/2-3 The Trey McIntyre Project 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

3/2-3 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

3/4 Patriotic Concert 2 p.m., Pompano Beach High School (600 N.E. 13th Ave., Pompano Beach). Featuring Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass, Concert Choir, Dr. John L. Wilson, Director. Admission is free. An offering will be taken. Call 954-946-4380. www.newpres.org

3/4 Imagination Movers – Live in Concert3-5 p.m., ArtsPark Amphitheater.3/4-5 Miami International Piano Festival – Broward Center Master Series – Jorge Luis Prats 3 p.m., Broward Center.

3/7 Coney Island Baby 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.

3/7 Gold Coast Jazz – UM Frost Concert Jazz Band & Kathy Kosins 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

3/17 Lord of the Dance 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Broward Center. Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” blends traditional and modern Irish music and dance.

3/20 Bill Clinton – “Embracing our Common Humanity” 7:30 p.m., Broward Center. President Clinton’s public speeches describe the challenge of globalization, our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values.

3/21 Mad Romance 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.

3/23 Piano 2 Piano Featuring: Brian Culbertson and David Benoit 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

3/27 Symphony of the Americas – Broadway Goes to the Movies 8:15 p.m., Broward Center. An orchestral journey from New York to Hollywood with clips from stage and screen.

3/28 The Crests 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.

3/31 Jerry Seinfeld 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Broward Center.

Family Fun

2/18-20 Ladybug Release Weekend Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about ladybug myths and folklore. Then take a handful of ladybugs and set them free! Don’t worry, they do not bite humans.

2/25 Jack and the Beanstalk – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center. A modern day musical twist on a classic tale. Enter Jack’s world of magic beans, beanstalks, giants, and unexpected adventures.

2/26 Are You My Mother? – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Broward Center. Baby Bird searches for her mother on a musical journey that is filled with courage, determination, and calculated silliness.

3/2 Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever! 4 p.m. & 7 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

3/10-11 Body Works Weekend 12-4 p.m., Museum of Discovery & Science. Examine the ins and outs of the systems of the body.

3/12-15 Volts & Jolts 12-4 p.m., Museum of Discovery & Science. Discover the shocking world of electricity.

3/16-18 Fossil Fun Weekend 12-4 p.m., Museum of Discovery & Science. Learn about fossil making and examine the tools used by real life fossil hunters.

Sports & Recreation

Greyhound Racing
Through 4/30/12 Greyhound Racing at Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Live racing Sun.-Mon. first post 8 p.m.; Thurs. first post 1 p.m. & Fri.-Sat. first post 5 p.m. Closed Tues. & Wed. Call 954-924-3200. www.mardigrascasinofl.com

Thoroughbred Racing
Through 4/8/12 Live thoroughbred racing at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Wednesday through Sunday January through April. Don’t miss the Fountain of Youth Feb. 26 and $1 million Florida Derby March 31. Call 954-454-7000. www.gulfstreampark.com

Harness Racing
Through 7/31/12 Live harness racing at Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, 777 Isle of Capri Circle, Pompano Beach. Races Mon., Tues, Wed. & Sat., first post 7:05 p.m. Call 954-633-6680. www.theislepompanopark.com

Florida Panthers
2/1 vs. Washington Capitals 8 p.m.; 2/3 vs. Winnipeg Jets 7:30 p.m.; 2/9 vs. Los Angeles Kings 7:30 p.m.; 2/15 vs. Ottawa Senators 7:30 p.m.; 2/17 vs. Washington Capitals 7:30 p.m.; 2/19 vs. Anaheim Ducks 6 p.m.; 2/23 vs. Minnesota Wild 7:30 p.m.; 2/26 vs. Montreal Canadiens 5 p.m.; 3/3 vs. Nashville Predators 7:30 p.m.; 3/4 vs. Ottawa Senators 6 p.m.; 3/11 vs. Carolina Hurricanes 5 p.m.; 3/13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m.; 3/15 vs. Boston Bruins, 7:30 p.m.; 3/17 vs. Buffalo Sabres 7:30 p.m.; 3/23 vs. Edmonton Oilers 7:30 p.m.; 3/25 vs. New York Islanders 5 p.m. BankAtlantic Center.

2/17 Fight Time 8 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Mixed martial arts. Call 954-443-6792.

2/18 The Gold Coast Derby Grrls 7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Call 786-457-6788.

2/19 Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon 6 a.m., Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Marathon features athletes from throughout South Florida, more than 40 states and 12 foreign countries competing annually in what has become the new signature event for the coastal area. Call 561-241-3801. www.a1amarathon.com

2/25-26 Pro Footvolley Tour Hollywood Beach Open Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollywood Beach between Johnson St. and Minnesota St. Call 305-213-3275.

2/25-26 19th Annual Fort Lauderdale Masters Challenge 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex. Adult masters competition open to all United States Masters Swimming registered athletes age 19 and over. Call 954-828-4580. www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac

3/9-11 USA Diving Spring Regional Championships 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex. Call 954-467-8179.

3/31 Florida Derby Gulfstream Park. Call 954-454-7000. www.gulfstreampark.com

Film

Opens 2/10 Journey 2: the Mysterious Island an IMAX 3D Experience AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Art & Exhibits

Through 4/8/12 Offering of the Angels: Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizzi Gallery Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Through 4/30/12 The Art of Vaughn Cochran IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. Call 954-922-4212. www.igfa.org

Through 5/27/12 Primordial: Paintings and Sculptures by Isabel De Obaldia 1985-2011 Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

3/8 Artist Event Featuring James Stroud (South Africa) 6:30-10 p.m., Native Visions Gallery (807 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). Stroud’s heavy palette knife style creates what he calls “Sculptures of Paint.” RSVP only. Call 954-767-9714. www.NativeVisions.com/james-stroud.php

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call 954-828-5363.

Every Sunday Josh’s Organic Garden 9 a.m.-5:31 p.m., Harrison Street at the Broadwalk, Hollywood. Weekly organic garden featuring certified organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and juice bar. Call 954-456-FARM (3276). www.visithollywoodfl.org
Every Mon, Tue, Wed Music & Dancing Under The Stars 7:30-9 p.m. Hollywood Beach Theatre. Music & dancing from the big band to country, rock and roll, and soul. Call 954-921-3404. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes 5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center, (Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Free. Call 954-463-4733.

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Friday ArtsPark Movie Nights 8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Family friendly movies under the stars. Free. Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8-10 p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Join the DJ and ArtsPark dancers for an evening of fun and dancing. Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Third Thursday Art Walk Las Olas 6-10 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard from the Museum of Art to East End Eats. Take a walk along Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a tour of galleries and exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shopping specials, and restaurants while enjoying outdoor artist demonstrations, live music and refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com

Every Third Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Call 954-924-2980. www.visithollywoodfl.org

December-January 2012 Calendar

Special Events

12/3 Frost Park Holiday Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Frost Park, 300 N.E. 2nd St., Dania Beach. Call 954-924-3690.

12/3 Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade 7-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Over a half million twinkling lights will adorn the procession of festive floats, high-stepping marching bands, costumed characters and dance troupes. Free. Call 954-921-3404.

12/3-4 Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food Festival 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bonnet House. Orchids, exotics, fruit trees, gourmet food trucks, garden art, orchid care lectures, kids corner, Farmer’s green market, cooking demonstrations and more! 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-563-5393. www.bonnethouse.org

12/4 Hanukkah Festival 2011 10 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Carnival rides, vendors, refreshments, gifts and goodies – fun for the whole family.

12/7 Christmas By The Sea 5-9 p.m., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. A memorable, old-fashioned evening with Santa, snow, hayrides, lighting of the giant Christmas tree and holiday music. Call 954-776-1000. www.lbts.com

12/10 40th Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade 6:30 p.m., starting on the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and travels north on the Intracoastal, ending at Lake Santa Barbra in Pompano Beach. This year’s theme, “Rockin’ Boats & Holiday Floats,” embraces the beauty of our waterways during the Holiday Season. Call 954-767-0686. www.winterfestparade.com (See story on page 22.)

12/11 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade 6 p.m., Intracoastal Waterway. Festively illuminated and decorated boats parade along the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach. Free. Call 954-941-2940.

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12/21-22 Canadafest 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Music festival and commercial expo showcasing Canadian culture. Call 954-924-9705.

12/31 New Year’s Eve Downtown Fort Lauderdale Celebration Ring in the New Year – this event takes place on S.W. 2nd Street, between S.W. 2nd Avenue and S.W. 4th Avenue. At the stroke of midnight, a lightened ball drops from the sky! Call 954-828-5363.

1/6 East Village Uncorked 6-9 p.m. Enjoy over 15 restaurants featuring international cuisine, wine tasting in participating shops, artists exhibits throughout Harbor Village and live entertainment in three locations at this free event. West of the Intracoastal on E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach. Call 954-786-7824. www.pompanobeachcra.com

1/7-8 24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Take a stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics and more. Live music and tasty treats add to the ambiance. Free. Call 954-472-3755. www.artfestival.com

1/16 Martin Luther King Parade & Celebration 9 a.m., Parade at Mitchell Moore Park; 11 a.m. celebration at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. Call 954-786-4585.

1/16 Dr. Martin Luther King Parade & Rally in The Park 9 a.m. until sunset, C.W. Thomas Park Recreational Complex, 100 N.W. 8th Ave., Dania Beach. Call 954-924-3881.

1/20-22 Fort Lauderdale Orchid Show 10 a.m.-7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Third largest orchid show and sale in the U.S.

1/28-29 22nd Annual Nautical Flea Market Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Park & Amphitheater, 2001 N.E. 10th St., Pompano Beach. Find all types of nautical gear – both new and used. Fishing tackle, dock boxes, scuba gear, nautical art and jewelry, and much more. Call 954-786-4111. www.nauticalfleamarket.com

1/28 6th Annual Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Frost Park Recreational Complex, 300 N.E. 2nd St., Dania Beach. Call 954-830-8855.

On Stage

12/1 & 12/3 Luisa Fernanda – Florida Grand Opera Broward Center.

12/5 Daryl Hall & John Oates 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/6 Paul Simon 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/9-10 A Christmas Carol Broward Center.

12/10 Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

12/12 Symphony of the Americas – Sounds of the Season: A Classical Holiday 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

12/14 Gold Coast Jazz – Mad Romance 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

12/15 Alice Cooper 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

12/17 Miracle on 34th Street 8 p.m., Broward Center.

12/17-18 Arts Ballet Theatre – The Nutcracker Parker Playhouse.

12/18 Handel’s Messiah 2 p.m., Pompano Beach High School, 600 N.E. 13th Ave., Pompano Beach. The New Presbyterian Church concert choir, soloists and orchestra. No tickets needed, an offering will be taken. Call 954-946-4380. www.newpres.org

12/21-24 Miami City Ballet – George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Broward Center.

12/27-1/1 Cirque Dreams Holidaze – Broward Across America Broward Center.

1/3 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/10 Jingle Ball 2011 BankAtlantic Center.

1/11 Gold Coast Jazz – Duke Ellington Legacy Band 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

1/11-29 Jersey Boys – Broadway Across America Broward Center.

1/12-15 Capitol Steps in Desperate Housemembers Broward Center.

1/14 South Florida JAZZ – Bob Mintzer and Canyon Cove Trio 8 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

1/17-22 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Parker Playhouse. Starring Loretta Swit.

1/19 Women Fully Clothed 7:30 p.m., Parker Playhouse.

1/21 Marc Salem’s Mind Games 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/22 Phil Alongi 2 p.m. Pompano Beach High School, 600 N.E. 13th Ave., Pompano Beach. Operatic tenor. No tickets needed, an offering will be taken. Call 954-946-4380. www.newpres.org

1/24 Symphony of the Americas – An Orchestra, A Cello, and A Piano 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

1/28 Tom Rush 8:30 p.m., Broward Center.

1/30 South Florida Symphony Orchestra – Fire and Ice 8 p.m., Broward Center.

1/31 Paul Anka New Year’s Eve 10:30 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

Family Fun

Through 12/31 The Art of Jim Henson Featuring the Muppets Young At Art Museum.

Through 1/1/12 Skate Las Olas The Riverside Hotel, Lawn. Children and adults alike will enjoy gliding on the 1,800 sq. ft. synthetic “ice” skating rink overlooking Las Olas Boulevard. Times vary, call for more information. 954-258-8382.

12/3-31 Garden of Lights 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Flamingo Gardens.The botanical gardens and historical Wray Home are decked out for the holidays with thousands of lights, décor and music. Each Saturday and Sunday in December will be filled with holiday performances, visits from Santa, crafts and more.

12/10 Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m-11 a.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach. Bring a toy for the needy. Call 954-786-4111.

12/10-11 Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It’s Time to Dance! Broward Center. Audiences of all ages will rock out to classic Yo Gabba Gabba! favorites with DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee.

12/17 15th Annual Holiday in the Park Family Day 12-4 p.m., Mitchell-Moore Community Center, 901 N.W. 10th St., Pompano Beach. Free toy give-away, take a picture with Santa & meet the Dolphin Cheerleaders. Call 954-786-4111.

12/17 The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

1/13 Schoolhouse Rock – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Broward Center. The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning pop culture phenomenon cartoon series comes to the musical stage!

1/14-15 Flamingo Fest 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. Flamingo art and sculptures by local artists, plus flamingo arts and crafts, flamingo themed décor, food, and musical performances.

1/15 Aesop’s Fables – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Through lively storytelling, and with the help of the audience, classic Aesop’s Fables come to life on stage for young audience to enjoy.

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call 954-828-5363.

Every Mon, Tue, Wed Music & Dancing Under The Stars 7:30-9 p.m. Hollywood Beach Theatre. Music & dancing from the big band to country, rock and roll, and soul. Call 954-921-3404. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes 5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center, (Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Free. Call 954-463-4733.

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Friday Funtastic Fridays for Kids 5-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Bring your kids to the best FREE family social event in town featuring bounce house, face painters, magic & more! Call 954-921-3404.

www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Friday ArtsPark Movie Nights 8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Family friendly movies under the stars. Call 954-921-3500.

www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8 p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Featuring a DJ and two dancers all dressed in disco theme. Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Third Thursday Art Walk Las Olas 6-10 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard from the Museum of Art to East End Eats. Take a walk along Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a tour of galleries and exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shopping specials, and restaurants while enjoying outdoor artist demonstrations, live music and refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com

Every Third Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Call 954-924-2980. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Film

Through 12/15 Happy Feet Two: An IMAX 3D Experience AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Through 12/31 Born To Be Wild 3D AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Through 12/31 Sea Rex 3D AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Opens 12/16 Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol The IMAX Experience AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Art & Exhibits

Through 4/8/12 Offering of the Angels: Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Ufizzi Gallery Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Through 4/30/12 Fighting Back Collection by Cedric Loth IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. Call 954-922-4212. www.igfa.org

Through 5/27/12 Primordial: Paintings and Sculptures by Isabel De Obaldia 1985-2011 Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Sports

Greyhound Racing

12/1-4/30/12 Greyhound Racing at Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Live racing Sun.-Mon. first post 8 p.m.; Thurs. first post 1 p.m. & Fri.-Sat. first post 5 p.m. Closed Tues. & Wed. Call 954-924-3200. www.mardigrascasinofl.com

Thoroughbred Racing

12/3-4/8/12 Live thoroughbred racing at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Live racing Thursday through Sunday in December, Wednesday through Sunday January through April. Don’t miss the Sunshine Millions Jan. 28, the Fountain of Youth Feb. 26 and $1 million Florida Derby March 31. Call 954-454-7000. www.gulfstreampark.com

Harness Racing

Through 7/31/12 Live harness racing at Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, 777 Isle of Capri Circle, Pompano Beach. Races Mon., Tues, Wed. & Sat., first post 7:05 p.m. Call 954-633-6680. www.theislepompanopark.com

Florida Panthers Hockey

12/5 vs. Washington Capitals 7: 30 p.m.; 12/13 vs. Jersey Devils 7:30 p.m.; 12/16 vs. Calgary Flames 7:30 p.m.; 12/18 vs. Carolina Hurricanes 5:00 p.m; 12/20 vs. Phoenix Coyotes 7:30 p.m.; 12/27 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m.; 12/30 vs. New York Rangers 7:30 p.m.; 12/31 vs. Montreal Canadiens 6:00 p.m.; 1/9 vs. Vancouver Canucks 7:30 p.m.; 1/13 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 7:30 p.m.; 1/16 vs. Boston Bruins 7:30 p.m.; 1/24 vs. Philadelphia Flyers 7:30 p.m. BankAtlantic Center.

Miami Dolphins Football

12/4 vs. Oakland Raiders 1 p.m., 12/11 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m., 1/1 vs. New York Jets 1 p.m. Sun Life Stadium.

12/17 MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic BankAtlantic Center. The Miami-FAU game 12 p.m., followed by the Florida-Texas A&M matchup at 2:30 p.m. Times are still subject to change.

1/4 2012 Orange Bowl Game Day Fan Zone 1:30-7:30 p.m., Sun Life Stadium. Entertainment, interactive games, sports memorabilia, stage contests, food & beverage, marching bands, cheerleaders, and more. Call 305-341-4701. www.orangebowl.org

1/4 2012 Discover Orange Bowl 8 p.m., Sun Life Stadium. Featuring the BCS At-Large team vs. ACC Champion. Call 305-341-4701. www.orangebowl.org

October-November 2011 Calendar

Special Events

10/1-11/10 Dine Out Lauderdale Over 35 of the top restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale offering specially created three-course menus at a $35 fixed price. Call 954-765-4466. www.sunny.org/dineout

10/13-15, 20-22, 27-29 The Village of Horrors 7 p.m.-midnight, War Memorial Auditorium. Two haunted houses, a panic zone and a midway provide thrills and chills. Not recommended for children 13 and under. www.villageofhorrors.com

10/15-16 !Viva Broward! Sat. Noon-Midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

10/21-11/11 26th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FliFF) FLiFF reels out over 200 films plus nightly gatherings and parties. Call 954-525-FILM.www.FliFF.com. (See story pg. 110.)

10/22-23 24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard. Over 150 artists display their work in what looks like an art gallery lined along the street. Free Admission. Call 954-472-3755. www.artfestival.com

10/27-31 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale. Largest boat show in the world covering six sites: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina and the Sails Marina. Call 954-764-7642. www.showmanagement.com. (See story pgs. 39-40.)

10/28-29 Woman of Faith: Imagine (Day 1) 9:30 a.m., 7 p.m., (Day 2) 9 a.m., BankAtlantic Center. Two days of inspiration for women.

11/11-13 Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Authentic Cajun and Zydeco music, arts and crafts and plenty of hot ‘n spicy Cajun/Creole food. Call 954-776-1642.

11/11-13 Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Expo Broward County Convention Center.

11/11-13 EcoDiscovery Center Opening Weekend Museum of Discovery & Science. The new EcoDiscovery Center, which more than doubles the Museum’s current exhibit and program space, offers more dynamic hands-on explorations.
11/18-1/14/12 Light Up Lauderdale Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Tentative opening event November 18. Thousands of lights will be displayed along the Riverwalk Park and other public areas. Call 954-468-1541. www.goriverwalk.com

11/19-20 Turkish Festival Sat.12-9 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Cultural event featuring Turkish music, dance and food. 954-766-4810.

11/26-27 12th Annual Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Craft Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., A1A & Commercial Blvd. Fine crafts including clay work, glass and beadwork, paintings and more. Call 954-776-1000. www.artfestival.com

11/29 Christmas on Las Olas 5-10 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard is embellished with beautiful Christmas décor and lights, along with carolers, Santa, food, and other festivities.
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On Stage

10/4-16 Rain, A Tribute to The Beatles Broward Center. Rain performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live on stage.

10/4 “Weird Al” Yankonic 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

10/9 Peter Frampton 7 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

10/11 Duran Duran 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

10/12-23 Jon & Juan’s Wedding Broward Center.

10/13-15 Robert Dubac’s Free Range Thinking 7:30 p.m., Broward Center.

10/18 Dolly Parton 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live.

10/18 Symphony of the Americas – In Celebration: Hispanic Heritage 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

10/22 Trailer Park Boys 8 p.m., Parker Playhouse. This production contains adult content and language.
10/26 Josh Groban: Straight To You Tour 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

10/28-30 Miami City Ballet-Program 1 Broward Center.

11/1 Symphony of the Americas: Cirque de la Symphonie-The Classical Encore 8:15 p.m., Broward Center.

11/11 Gold-Coast Jazz – Shelly Berg Trio & Houston Person 7:45 p.m., Broward Center.

11/14 Jay-Z & Kanye West 7:30 p.m., BankAtlantic Center.

11/15-27 Beauty & The Beast – Broadway Across America Broward Center.

11/19 South Florida Jazz – Paquito D’Rivera Quintet 8 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

Sports

10/7 Fight Time 3 – “It’s War” 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium. Ten live professional MMA fights featuring South Florida fighters from American Top Team will take on MMA Masters. Call 954-543-1177.

Florida Panthers
10/15 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (Home Opener) 7:30 p.m.; 10/20 vs. Buffalo Sabres 7:30 p.m.; 10/22 vs. New York Islanders 7:30 p.m.; 10/31 vs. Winnipeg Jets 7:30 p.m.; 11/3 vs. Chicago Blackhawks 7:30 p.m.; 11/6 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 5 p.m.; 11/13, vs. Philadelphia Flyers 5 p.m.; 11/19 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 7:30 p.m.; 11/21 vs. New Jersey Devils 7:30 p.m.; 11/23 vs. New York Rangers 7:30 p.m.; 11/25 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 7:30 p.m. BankAtlantic Center.

11/5-6 AAU Taekwondo International Invitational Championships 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Broward County Convention Center.

11/20 Purple Stride South Florida 7:30 a.m, BankAtlantic Center. 5k run/walk plus music, refreshments, children’s activities. All proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Film

Now Showing Sea Rex: Journey To A Prehistoric World 3D AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Opens 11/18 Happy Feet 2: An IMAX 3D Experience AutoNation/IMAX 3D Theater.

Family Fun

Through 12/31 The Art of Jim Henson Featuring the Muppets Young At Art Museum.

10/6 Stone Soup – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m. Parker Playhouse.

10/8 2nd Annual Great Scarecrow Competition Flamingo Gardens. Enter your own creative scarecrow or just vote for your favorite!

10/14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Legends, Fables, and Myths, OH MY! 7:30 & 8:30 p.m., Stranahan House. Docents in Victorian mourning garb will lead you through the Historic Stranahan House Museum revealing customs, superstitions, and old wives tales.

10/21-22, 28-29 Return of the Swamp Witch 7-9 p.m., Flamingo Gardens. The Swamp Witch returns to haunt another night in the West Arboretum of the Gardens.

10/26 Fushu Daiko – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m., Parker Playhouse. Dynamic drumming brings history to life.

10/28 Elmo’s Halloween Party 5:30-8:30 p.m., Young At Art Museum. Puppet show by Simply Puppets, hands-on art activities, face painting and treats. Free admission for kids dressed as Elmo.

10/28-30 Gross Out Halloween Weekend 12-4 p.m., Museum of Discovery & Science. Join resident Mad scientists for some shocking science experiments.

10/29 Halloween Hullabaloo Party! 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Stranahan House. Party includes storytelling, costume parade & contest and more.

10/29 Mother Goose – Family Fun Series 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

10/30 Story Time with the Good Witch 11:30 a.m., Flamingo Gardens. The fun starts with a costume parade at 11:30 a.m. Story time with the Good Witch & her creepy pets at noon along with some tricks and treats too!

11/11-5/6/12 K’NEX: Building Thrill Rides Museum of Discovery & Science. Explore the science, math and technology behind hair-raising amusement park thrill rides.

11/16 Let’s Go Science – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m., Parker Playhouse.

11/17 A Midsummer’s Night Dream – Smart Stage Matinee 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Broward Center.

Art & Exhibits

Through 5/27/12 Primordial: Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldia 1985-2011 Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

10/1-11/30 Art of the Dive/Portraits of the Deep: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. A special exhibition of aquatic life. Call 954-922-4212. www.igfa.org

10/20-22 Meet Artist J. Scott Nicol Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri. 7-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hamilton Gallery, 615 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-761-1408.

11/17-18 Meet Photographer Clyde Butcher Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri. 7-10 p.m., Hamilton Gallery, 615 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-761-1408.

11/19-4/8/12 Offering of the Angels: Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

Ongoing Events

First Sundays SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Call 954-828-5363.

Every Wednesday Meditation Classes 5:45-6:30 p.m., George English Tennis Center, (Rec Room, 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Free. Call 954-463-4733.

Every Friday Broadwalk Friday Fest 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Friday ArtsPark Movie Nights 8 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle. Family friendly movies under the stars. Call 954-921-3500.
www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Saturday Bandstand 7:30-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Theatre. Live music along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Call 954-924-2980.

Every Saturday Riverwalk Trust Urban Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m., the end of S.W. 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Many unique and unusual products will be available. Free. Call 954-298-5607. www.goriverwalk.com

Every Saturday Dancing in the Park 8 p.m., ArtsParks at Young Circle. Featuring a DJ and two dancers all dressed in disco theme. Call 954-921-3500. www.visithollywoodfl.org

Every Third Thursday Art Walk Las Olas 6-10 p.m., Las Olas Boulevard from the Museum of Art to Barbara’s Bake Shop. Take a walk along Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a tour of galleries and exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shopping specials, and restaurants while enjoying outdoor artist demonstrations, live music and refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com

Every Third Saturday ArtWalk 7-10 p.m., Downtown Hollywood. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street and visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Call 954-924-2980. www.visithollywoodfl.org