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Community and entertainment events starting May 8 – Sun Sentinel

Community and entertainment events starting May 8 – Sun Sentinel

This is a list of reader-submitted public events, virtual and in-person. CDC physical distancing and other guidelines may apply. Use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.

Mother’s Day in the Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 8, Mother’s Day picnic basket and mimosa tasting available for purchase. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami. fairchildgarden.org/events/mothers-day-at-the-garden.

Why We Sing spring concert, 8-10 p.m. May 7. Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 35th anniversary presentation. United Church of Christ, 2501 NE 30th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-832-0060. fortlauderdalegaymenschorus.org.

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in concert, 7-9 p.m. May 8. Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 407-235-2205. bit.ly/3K4cH6M.

Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 9. Florida Native Orchids, presented by Rich Ackerman. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com. 954-347-2738.

2022 National Senior Games, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. May 10-23. Join the 2022 National Senior Games as a volunteer. Broward Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 305-807-7228. nsga.com/volunteer. Free.

Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10. Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie. UnitedWayBroward.org/BHC2022. $85-$105.

Senior Spelling Bee, 11:30 a.m., May 10. Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-450-6888.

Queer Caribbeans, Resilience, Resistance and Reimaging, 6-8 p.m., May 10, Opening reception of multimedia, historical retrospective showcase, exhibits through July 3, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., #1422, Plantation. islandspacefl.org/socialjustice.

Queer History Exhibition, May 11 through June 4. In partnership with the Stonewall National Museum & Archives in Fort Lauderdale. Nova Southeastern University presents this exhibit at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Junior Blvd., Davie. bit.ly/3vymoqk.

2022 annual Gold Ribbon Heroes luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11. Benefits POST’s mission of providing compassionate emotional and financial support to help local families fighting childhood cancer. Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club, 3370 Grande Corniche, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-882-6336. postfl.org/events. $175.

Art of Community Exhibition, Vicennial of Black Excellence, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., May 11. Explore the importance of art as a tool to engage and impact the local community and world. African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-6282.

Chess Program, 4-6 p.m., May 11. Learn and practice the game of chess. Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW Third Ave., Pompano Beach. bit.ly/3w18D2r.

English for Families, 4:30-5:30 p.m., May 11. Online series, presented by the Broward Public Library system, of interactive classes for parents and children ages 6-11, that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills. bit.ly/3MJH3NL.

Be the Comfort in the Storm, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 11 and June 8. Become a Red Cross shelter volunteer and provide support after a disaster. Virtual presentation by the American Red Cross. 305-644-1200. rdcrss.org/3vD8X8k. Free.

Sounding the Alarm on Human Trafficking Town Hall Meeting, 5:45-7:15 p.m. May 11. Presented by HANDY & H.O.M.E.S. INC., and Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg. HANDY, 1717 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3MPGwKp. Free.

Rennie Harris University Hip Hop and Street Dance Cypher Intensive, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12-15. For dancers, and mature students. Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St., Miami. 305-992-8168. rennieharrisuniversity.org/spring2022miami.

Polypharmacy in Older Adults: 8:30-10 a.m., May 12 via Zoom, hosted by the Broward Coalition on Aging. Nancy Taylor, PharmD will discuss the impact of polypharmacy in older adults and provide valuable information for patients and their caregivers. 954-525-1050. bcoafl.org. Free.

Model Trains, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12-Oct. 1. Different model trains layouts featuring N Scale, one of the smallest, to G Scale, one of the largest, of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society, a local group of train enthusiasts. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. 954-797-2722. plantation.org/museum. Free.

Food Truck Roll, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 12, Mingle and taste local flavors, food for purchase. Hosted at the Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. 954-730-3041. lauderhill-fl.gov/news-and-events/food-truck-roll

Basic Character Sketching, 2-4 p.m. May 12. One in a series of the Fandom Program. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or 561-868-7760.

Comedian Natalie Cuomo: NY’s Bad Girl of Comedy, 8-10 p.m. May 12. Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 407-235-2205. bit.ly/3rGJ0mc. $36.50.

Dance Performance, Palm Beach County, 8 p.m. May 12. Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Duncan Theatre, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489.

Nurse Week Appreciation, 3-9 p.m., May 12. Event for nurses, featuring speakers, refreshments, networking, giveaways, well-being stations and more. Hosted by the Florida Nurses Association Southeast Region. Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, 777 Glades Road, Caring Center, Boca Raton. bit.ly/3L02B8A.

Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14, including CDs and DVDs, presented by the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37th St., Oakland Park.

Friends Book Club, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 13 via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of the Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach. This month’s book: “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Chatting and introductions followed by moderated discussion. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Town Hall Tea Time: 2-4 p.m. May 13. Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Where Were You in ‘72? Foods of the 1970s Who remembers when Hamburger Helper was new? 561-395-6766, ext. 100. bocahistory.org.

The Art of Travel, 7-9 p.m., May 13. Encountering new cultures while discovering yourself. An Evening with Joseph Rosendo, host of PBS Travelscope, and special guest Dr. Will Aguila. Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. bit.ly/37QdZoW.

Paranormal Investigation, 7-10 p.m. May 13. Mark your calendar for Friday the 13th. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044. bit.ly/3LjhG5j. $35-$40.

Dance performance, Broward County, 7:30 p.m., May 13. Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489. $20-$50.

City of Tamarac presents Movies In The Park, 8 p.m. through May 13. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Free.

Birds Of Paradise by Pioneer Winter Collective, 8 p.m. May 13-14. Celebrates the enduring nature of queer(ed) people to shape themselves into something that is powerful, vulnerable, fierce and transformed. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414. bit.ly/3jZIfQT. $28.

Eye of the Storm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Demonstrations, information and activities to educate the community about hurricane season which spans June-Nov. 30; touch a truck, meet and greet, wind tunnel construction zone and more. mods.org/2022eyeofthestorm.

Family Fest 2022!: 12-11 p.m. May 14-15. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie. Family Festival 954-947-0060. eventbrite.com/e/272493795277. $5-$42.

Dance Performance, Aventura, 8 p.m., May 14. Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489.

Ballet Flamenco La Rosa presents En el Abismo, 8 p.m. May 14-15. Miami-Dade College’s Koubek Center, 2705 SW Third St., Miami. 954-471-0759. bit.ly/39nDRcx.

Checkmate! 9-11 a.m., May 14. Mayor’s Chess Challenge with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis. Pembroke Lakes Golf Club 19 Restaurant, 10500 Taft St., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com/specialevents.

Military Appreciation Day, 2-6 p.m. May 14. Harris Field Park, 1034 NE Eighth St., Homestead. bit.ly/3Kn2see. Free.

Miami SOCA Wine Food & Music Fest 2022, 5-9 p.m., May 14, Lallo’s Outdoor Grounds, 1400 N. State Road 7, Lauderhill. Entertainment, wine tasking, vendors, wine education and more. 240-350-4304. $25-$40.

The New Miami Urban Fest, 5-9 p.m., May 14. Entertainment, celebrity DJ, pop-up shops and vendors. Food and beverages available for purchase. Phoenix Barber Shop Studios, 3165 W. Broward Blvd., Lauderhill. bit.ly/38NHnwb. $20.

Florida Grand Opera: Agrippina, 6-9 p.m. May 14-19. One of George Frideric Handel’s earliest operatic compositions tells the story of one of opera’s fiercest leading ladies. Scottish Rite Temple, 471 NW Third St., Miami. 800-741-1010. bit.ly/3Ml8cX3. $16-$230.

South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, 7:30-10 p.m. May 14. Featuring the Island City Stage, to present Tales from Broadway. Broward Center, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-667-9228. bit.ly/38Z69K9.

Celebrate Israel with a 5K Run, 7 a.m. May 15, Dreher Park South, 5683-5705 Dreher Trail S., West Palm Beach. bit.ly/3EAccAn.

Is America Broken? 2 p.m. May 15. A theatrical musical production that looks at home-life, work, and social, community life, presented by Developing Dreams. Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. bit.ly/3vNbmOd. $20-$50.

The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, 2-3:30 p.m. May 15-22. A hilarious fantastical adventure of the heart. Jason Woods stars in this one-man show for the entire family. Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3948. bit.ly/3s6bJ4a.

Florida Festival Polonaise, 3:30-9 p.m. May 15. Polish culture, music, dance, celebrities, food, and beverages. Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3My3mpB.

Tradition, 4-6 p.m. May 15. Indian Classical Music program featuring local artists performing vocal and instrumental. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-885-1466. bit.ly/36NNQ9S. $25.

Voices of Angels Art show, VIP networking 4-5 p.m., followed by the art show 5-8 p.m., May 15, hosted by the The Mental Wellness Networking Alliance, benefitting Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. bit.ly/386Q8Ba.

Mozart & Salieri de Alexander Pushkin: A Theatrical Concerto, 5 p.m. May 15. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414. bit.ly/3y11jGz. $30.

C[h]oral Stories and Collective Actions, 6-8 p.m. May 15. Unique and diverse bodies of work that recognize the urgency of preservation. Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274. artandculturecenter.org/choral-stories. $4-$7.

May Seabirds on the Bay: Sunset Cruise, 7-9 p.m., May 15, Sunset birding cruise tour of Biscayne Bay, presented by the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. pelicanharbor.org/seabirdcruise. 305-762-7633. $50.

Alhambra Orchestra Season Finale, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 15. Alhambra Orchestra performs William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with soloists Scott Flavin and Michael Klotz. FIU Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami. 305-668-9260. alhambraorchestra.org.

Naming True, 8 p.m. May 15, Play reading of an intimate tale of survival, redemption and the deep desire to share our stories. Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-450-6357. artsgarage.org.

Frog Take Away Craft, while supplies last, May 16. For young children. Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines.

Ageless Grace, noon-1 p.m., May 16-Aug 29. Chair exercises, weekly sessions hosted by the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. bit.ly/3s5TcEQ.

Tiny Treasures, 2-8 p.m. May 16-19. The Meticulous Craftsmanship of Miniature Rooms. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3KIKPpu.

Greenacres City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. May 16, Greenacres City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres. 561-642-2000. greenacresfl.gov/meetings.

Guided Mediation, 7-8 p.m. May 16, via Zoom, featuring Steve Wollenberger, leader of the Palm Beach/Martin County Meditation Group and practitioner of Sahaja meditation, presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Poetry Club, 2 p.m. May 17, for adults, Online. Monthly meetup, moderated by Sadiq from the South Regional/Broward College Library. bit.ly/3OV8jL5.

Wildflowers, Book Signing, Native Plant Drawing, and More, 7:30 p.m. May 17. The Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society hosts Roger L. Hammer, author, naturalist, photographer for a presentation on wildflowers in Palm Beach County. UF/IFAS Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-247-3677. palmbeach.fnpschapters.org.

Millennials Ruin Book Club, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18, via Zoom. Librarians Bethany and Emily talk about what you’ve read, what you’re reading and what you’re reading next. New members welcome, hosted by Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Let’s Talk, Suicide Prevention, 6:30 -8 p.m., May 18. Discussion on why people turn to suicide while in distress and how to help support them and the community to prevent suicide, presented by Monica Mendes, doctorial intern at the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department Residential Treatment and Family Counseling. Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres. Space is limited. Registration required. 561-642-2090.

14th annual Shower 2 Empower event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19. Liberty Dental Plan will give out free dental kits and information. Urban League of Broward County, 560 NW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3vFbij6. Free.

Hurricane Preparedness, noon May 19. Virtual workshop presented by the city of Boynton Beach and hosted by the Senior Center. Submit questions in advance to [email protected]. 561-742-6010. bit.ly/3LF6LmH.

Art Deco of The Palm Beaches, 3 p.m. May 19, via Zoom, Sharon Koskoff will discuss her book, hosted by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. bit.ly/3FqIxKr

Antisemitism Today, 7 p.m., May 19. Interfaith Cafe monthly meeting, featuring Linda Geller-Schwartz, chair of the Israel Advocacy and Combating Antisemitism Task Force of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Palm Beach County. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach. 561-330-0245.

Bike, Art and Beer, 6 p.m. May 19. Bike tour showcasing public works of art around downtown West Palm Beach. Register at norton.org. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196. norton.org.

Little House On The Ferry, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 19-21. Original musical that celebrates and explores what it means to be a part of the LGBTQ community. Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 407-235-2205. bit.ly/3kKPQmL. $26.50.

The Belle of Amherst, by William Luce: May 20 through June 5, Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 5615144042. palmbeachdramaworks.org. $59-$94

Summer: the Donna Summer Musical, May 20-26, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. kravis.org 561-832-7469.

Boca Stage Presents The Sound Inside, 8-10 p.m. May 20-22. A twisty mystery, presented by Boca Stage. Sol Theatre Boca Raton, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 561-300-0152. bocastage.net. $45-$50.

Music of Cuban Independence- Celebration Of Jazz And Afro Cuban Greats, 8 p.m. May 20. Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-547-5414. bit.ly/3Pc7HB8. $38.

US Coast Guard National Safe Boating Week kickoff, 8 a.m. May 21, Opal Grand Resort, 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Beach cleanup; Guest Speaker: Philippe Cousteau Jr.; food trucks, activities. bit.ly/3LmyYOF.

Afro Roots Festival, May 21-22, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N. Young Circle, Hollywood. bit.ly/3KmVGVR.

5th annual John Michael Baker Fishing Tournament, noon-5 p.m. May 21. Memorial fishing tournament in honor of a local young man that lost his life on the waters in Fort Lauderdale. All proceeds go to scholarships and an artificial reef project off Ft Lauderdale Beach. Parker Center at Harbour Town Marina, 901 NE Third St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-347-3309. jmbfishingtournament.com. $25. Children under 12 are free.

Art Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., May 21-June 9. Featuring work created by students from Art of the Phoenix, the Armory Art Center’s outreach program for youth in trauma recovery. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. bit.ly/37i05vx.

Mindbender Mansion, May 21-Sept. 4. Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. coxsciencecenter.org or 561-832-1988.

American Leadership, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 21. Celebrating the voices of inspiration and sacrifice that help America remain a beacon of hope. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-832-3115. SymphonicBand.org. $20.

Final Sing, 7:30 p.m. May 21. FGO Studio Artists Recitals of favorite arias and scenes from the world’s most beloved operas. Center for Spiritual Living, 4849 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. bit.ly/3KlVDJJ.

Family Fun Fair, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 22. For families with transgender and nonbinary children, hosted by TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation and Stand with Trans. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. bit.ly/3JZmonc.

Brunch & Bash, noon-4 p.m. May 22. Proceeds benefit New Leaders Council Broward. The Smashouse, 361 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park. 954-306-8054. newleaderscouncil.org/chapter/broward. $35-$50.

Boca, 8 p.m. through May 22. Comedy follows a group of retirees who, between golf, bridge and Botox, can be found bickering, gossiping and living it up like they’re teenagers again. GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119. bit.ly/3j9vR0n. $35-$65.

Juxtaposition, student art exhibition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through May 25. Broward College’s Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6843. calendar.broward.edu. Free.

Art of the Phoenix Exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 27-June 9. Art classes and counseling techniques in a safe space giving students healthy methods to face their feelings and challenges. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org/event/art-of-the-phoenix-2022. Free.

Comedian Fred Rubino, 8-10 p.m. May 27. Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-483-9036. bit.ly/3sguOAA $26.50.

Hotel California : The Original Tribute to The Eagles, 8 p.m. May 27. Coral Springs Center For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs. 954-344-5990. thecentercs.com. $31-$53.

News of the Month, 2-3 p.m., May 28, featuring Frank Cerabino, Palm Beach Post columnist. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Hyundai Air & Sea Show, May 28-29, Air and sea demonstrations, music, tents, vendors, entertainment, Display Village and more. Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. USAsalute.com.

The Belle of Amherst by William Luce, 7:30 p.m. May 29-June 5. One-woman show based on the life of Emily Dickinson. Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. 561-514-4042. palmbeachdramaworks.org. $59-$94.

Memorial Day Events, 9 a.m., May 30, commemorative ceremony, Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton; 7 p.m. concert, Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-393-7807. myboca.us/specialevents.

Coconut Creek Memorial Day Ceremony, 9-11 a.m. May 30. Hosted by the American Legion Post 170 and City of Coconut Creek. Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. 954-545-6682. coconutcreek.net. Free.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 9 a.m. May 30. Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. 954-935-5306. margatefl.com. Free.

Memorial Day Program, 9:30 a.m., May 30. Veteran;’ Memorial Park, 9400 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton.

Memorial Day Service, 9:30 p.m., May 30. Featuring a procession of colors, guest speakers and patriotic music. Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive, Plantation. The service will also be streamed on Facebook. 954-452-2510.

Parent-Child Workshops, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through May 30. TeachLab Palm Beach parenting classes. Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, 340 Seaview Ave., Palm Beach. 561-838-5485. palmbeachrecreation.com. $38-$47.

Pride Lights, 8 p.m., June 1, Lighting of the fountain and entertainment, celebrating Pride Month and the local LGBTQIA+ community. Nancy M. Graham Centennial Square Park Fountains 114 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

OPL Bookies, 6-7:30 p.m. June 2, book club for adults, will feature this month “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, hosted by the Ethel M Gordon Oakland Park Library, 1298 37 St., Oakland Park. 954-630-4374.

First Friday Jazz Jam, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through June 3. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-0805. goldcoastjazz.org. Free.

2022 Children’s BookFest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, kick-off for Broward County Library’s 2022 Summer Learning Program. West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation. bit.ly/3kqmBpa.

Daddy Daughter Dance, 6-9 p.m. June 4, Greenacres Community Center Banquet Hall, Greenacres. For fathers and all father figures and for daughters age 4 and up, features dinner, dessert, dancing, photos, fun and games. Advance registration required. No ticket sales at the door. 561-642-2090. bit.ly/3rzWznF.

Hardwired : A Tribute to Metallica, 8-11 p.m. June 4. Revolution, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 941-592-1264. bit.ly/3P3azjo.

Brighton Beach Memoirs, June 10-25, Florida Atlantic University, Kaye Auditorium of the Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca fauevents.com. 561-297-6124.

Contempo! 7-10 p.m. through June 10. The Box Gallery, 811 Belvedere Road B, West Palm Beach. 786-521-1199. theboxgallery.info. Free; donations accepted at the door.

Juneteenth, 1-2:30 p.m., June 11, Online panel and speakers, presented by the Broward County Main Library. bit.ly/3LS6RHL

Pinecrest Gardens Blooms at Night with Bruce Munro: Forest and Field of Light, 6-9 p.m. through June 21. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org. $20.

Second Career Artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through June 24, Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, 125 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. boynton-beach.org, 561-742-6221.

The Mystery of Irma Vep: 8 p.m. June 24; Island City Stage, 2304 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35.

The Year of Magical Thinking By Joan Didion: 8 p.m. June 24; GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Suite 230, Coral Gables. 3054451119. ci.ovationtix.com. $35-$75.

The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI) Junior, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1, One-week introductory session for students ages 9-13. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. See application information at thebroadwayartistsintensive.com. No audition required. $450.

The Mystery of Irma Vep: 8 p.m. July 1-July 8; Island City Stage, 2304 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35.

Ignite the Night Independence Day, 5:30-10 p.m. July 4. Family activities, entertainment, food for purchase. Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-642-2090. greenacresfl.gov.

Rent, July 15-31, Florida Atlantic University, Kaye Auditorium of the Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca fauevents.com 561-297-6124. Tickets $15-$27.

Big Band Hits from the Golden Age, July 16-17, Florida Atlantic University, Kaye Auditorium of the Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca. fauevents.com. 561-297-6124. Tickets $12-$27.

Enriched Life Discussion Group, 7-9 p.m. through July 20. Via Zoom. 305-968-1257. myenrichedlife.com/workshops. Free.

Aloha Polynesian Culture & Seafood Festival, 11-7 p.m., July 9; noon-6 p.m. July 10, Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. General admission $10, children under 12 admitted free. bit.ly/3Li18ui.

Women to Women Empowerment Concert, 6 p.m., July 10. With Karyn White, Shirley Murdock, Cherelle and Michel’le. Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. bit.ly/3MwuMMD.

Kettle Krush 5K, 7 a.m. July 24, presented by the Salvation Army of Broward County. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. bit.ly/KettleKrush5K2022.

Second Sunday by the Shore, The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park through July. Bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences. bit.ly/3HW0lxy.

Miami Record Fair, noon-5 p.m. through July 30. Dig through thousands of records and sway to live local DJ sets, Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 786-303-4819. instagram.com/terrestrialfunk.

Space Adventure Immersive exhibit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through July 31. Features more than 300 Apollo-era NASA artifacts. Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550. spaceadventure.us. $24-$93.99.

Hip Hop for Kids, 5:45-6:45 p.m. through Sept. 27. For kids in grades K-5. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703. bit.ly/3wOvXm6. Free.

Boca Bridge Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. 561-558-7362. bocabridge.org. $12.

Temple Sinai Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County, 2475 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-757-8121. bridgewebs.com/templesinai. $12.

Business Expo, Senior Services Show, Health Fair and Career Fair, 10:30-3 p.m. Nov. 3, Assumption Catholic Church, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 954-565-5750.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 30. Weekly DBSA mental health peer support group. Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach. 954-682-1060. dbsasouthflorida.org. Free.

2022 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, 6 p.m. through Dec. 1, online, in partnership with Save Our Seas Foundation. mods.org/2022saveourseas. Free.

Judo Classes, 10 a.m.-noon. through Dec. 17. Tomodachi Judo Club meets Saturdays 10 a.m.- noon; Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Age 6 and up. Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-846-0459. judous.com/home.

Mystery Dinner Show., 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 17. Hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. 866-496-0535. eventvesta.com/events/11515/t/tickets. $61.99.

Butler House Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 17. The James D. and Alice Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 954-429-0378. deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com.

Sons of the American Revolution, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Dec. 17. Meets monthly and open to the public, hosted by the Fort Lauderdale chapter. Genealogical guidance, history and education related to the Revolutionary War. Outback Steakhouse Meeting Room, 2725 S. University Drive, Davie. 317-748-3651.

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, Musical Theater program., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 17. Cuban classical Ballet of Miami Musical Theater Program. Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center, 111 SW Fifth Ave., Miami. 786-747-1877. cubanclassicalballetofmiami.org.

Nonperishable food donations. The Salvation Army of Broward is in need of food items to help replenish its Food Pantry for upcoming community distributions. Drop off weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1445 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-712-2431. salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale.

Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St., Hialeah. Named after the famed pilot who took her last flight from Miami in Hialeah in 1937. Bike trails, skate-boarding, fishing and more. 305-685-8389. miamidade.gov/parks/amelia-earhart.asp.

Ashanti Cultural Arts virtual classes & events. Features beginner hip-hop Saturdays 11-11:50 a.m.; advanced hip-hop Thursdays 6-7 p.m.; African dance Saturdays noon-1 p.m. and much more. Sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach and the Rotary Club. See ashanticulturalarts.org.

Bonnet House, offers self-guided tours Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and hosts special events. See website for family summer specials with times and dates. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Check website for pricing. bonnethouse.org.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts, online classes for all ages. Free classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also follow the Facebook page to access previous videos and content. For details, see browardcenter.org and click on Education@Home or visit bit.ly/2EhNvxA.

Broward County Library. See what’s new and stay connected. Find upcoming events and classes. Read newspapers, magazines, listen to music and watch movies with a free eCard that can be used to access a wide variety of eContent from a computer or mobile device. Visit broward.org/library. Free.

Butler House Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 17. The James D. and Alice Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 954-429-0378. deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com.

Butterfly World, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Self-guided tours, gift shop, workshops and lectures. 954-977-4400. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com.

Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Features immersive installations, contemporary art, interactive art pieces, and expanded museum store. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org. In-person visits noon-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $8-$15.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” 18-hole conservation-themed Mini-Golf Course and quarter-mile-long outdoor science trail. coxsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Offers tours, videos and educational activities. Lectures and presentations are open to the public for free. Must register. See bit.ly/2H0OBPU.

The Frank to you: Virtual workshops & lectures. In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.

Gumbo Limbo. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Mondays noon-4 p.m. Aquariums, sea turtle rehabilitation, gift shop, nature trails. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 1-3:30 p.m. daily. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org/museum. $15. Free for military and children under 6.

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., #1422, Plantation. Open Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. [email protected]

Kravis @ Home The Curtain’s Up! Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome.

Lion Country Safari, open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive through the wild animal amusement park and take photos of lions, giraffe, elephants, rhinos, primates and more. Safari Falls Splash Park is open daily, weather permitting and is included in admission. Park is 20 miles west of West Palm Beach at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. 561-793-1084. lioncountrysafari.com. $30-$37.

Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Model airplane filed, target range, bike trials. markhampark.com/. 954-357-8868.

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Located in the heart of downtown. See website for list of events. 561-822-2222. bit.ly/3ud03ho.

McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday by appointment only. Only a limited number of visitors in each group. Call 561-790-2116. No children under 5 permitted. Escorts provided. McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 12943 61st St. N, West Palm Beach. $25-$35 a person. mccarthyswildlife.com or follow on Facebook.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, offers a variety of educational and cultural programs for the whole family. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233 morikami.org.

Mounts Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. See the new permanent installation in the Tropical Forest Garden that offers three imposing 20-foot statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, humanlike figures located on Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile. 561-233-1730. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org. $10-$12.

Museum of Science & Discovery. Offers on-site educational activities for all age groups, plus resources, and high-quality programs ranging from story time to science demonstrations, as well as virtual learning. MODS, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube. Prices vary; some activities are free.

Nova Southeastern University, Lifelong Learning Institute. Times and dates vary at Nova Southeastern University’s LLI. Features classes, presentations and programs for seniors via Zoom. Register for link at bit.ly/2Chw0wK. Call 954-262-8471 or email [email protected]. $30 a month or $15 each.

Okeeheelee Nature Center Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Nature preserve featuring pine flatwoods and wetlands. Animal encounters. 561-233-1400. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/pages/okeeheelee-center.aspx.

Palm Beach County Library digital events. Many classes and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things. Whatever piques your interest, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Register for digital activities online at bit.ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary.org.

Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. home to hundreds of animals and 190 species, many of them endangered. palmbeachzoo.org.

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1279 NE 79th St., Miami. Guided tours, animal encounters, Pelican feedings. In-person and online presentations, Seabird cruises. pelicanharbor.org. 305-762-7633.

Pompano Beach Arts, Virtual exhibitions feature Space Shuttle Challenger. John Chakeres’s photos of the early years of the Space Shuttle program have been acclaimed worldwide. View “Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the Pompano Beach Arts YouTube channel at bit.ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts.org. Free.

Riverbend Park. Features morning nature walks, Loxahatchee Battlefield tours, archery, bike rides, fishing and birding. Location: 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-741-1359. Many activities are free, some $5-$10. Make online reservations at pbcnature.com.

Spanish Monastery. Construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux was begun in the year 1133 AD in northern Spain. In 1925, William Randolph Hearst purchased the Cloisters and the Monastery’s outbuildings. They were dismantled, packed in more than 11,000 wooden crates, and shipped to the United States. Currently, the venue serves as the parish of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. spanishmonastery.com.

Yellow Green Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday every week. Features fresh fruits, vegetables, eat-in stations and take-home delicacies, plus artisans, vendors, plants and unique items. YG Market, 3080 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954-513-3990. Paid parking, three lots. ygfarmersmarket.com.

Young At Art is open mall hours, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Features one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits and programming by South Florida-based artists. $8. See youngatartmuseum.org for online activities.

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami. Fifth largest zoo in the United States and as a sub-tropical facility, cares for a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas. zoomiami.org.

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