South Florida Sun Sentinel
Mar 25, 2022 8:23 AM
Jai-alai players from the Basque region of Spain and France will be at The Casino at Dania Beach April 1-10. File photo. (Michael Laughlin/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.
The Butterfly Project, Remembrance & Hope, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 27. Purchase a butterfly kit, then on April 24 at noon, finished butterflies will be placed in the Remembrance Garden. Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road, Greenacres City. 561-967-3600. templebethtikvah.net.
The Waters Between Us: A Boy, a Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature, 12:30-2 p.m., Author Michael Tougias shares his story of boyhood. Barry and Florence Friedberg, Florida Atlantic University, Bldg. 31C, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-297-3185. bit.ly/367LSke. $30-$35.
Tax filing assistance, through April 16, taxes filed free with VITA volunteers for those who qualify. Appointment required. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. TaxesFiledFree.org.
Let’s Move: Physical Activity Challenge, though March 30. Virtual. Motivating Palm Beach County residents of all ages to get up and get moving. 561-847-4521. letsmovepbc.org. Free.
Concert series, 7:30-10 p.m. March 30. Guy Mintus and his piano join with the musical stylings of Cantor Magda Fishman featuring a variety of reimagined Gershwin, rock and jazz music. B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton. 561-392-8566. btcboca.org/concertseries/. $36-$75.
“Intimate Apparel” by Lynn Nottage, 7:30 p.m. March 30-April 17. Features a lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination and resiliency. Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-514-4042. palmbeachdramaworks.org. $59-$94.
History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change, Broward County,” 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through March 31. The Galleria, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org. Free.
A Conversation About Active Nonviolence, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. March 31 via Zoom, featuring Father Harry Bury, author of “The Maverick Priest.” 561-883-0999. iliretirement.org. $85 for six-week session.
Israel at 74: Achievements and Challenges, 12:30-2 p.m. March 31. Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University, Bldg. 31C, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-297-3185. bit.ly/3NbDv7Y.
Jeremy Camp’s I Still Believe Tour, 7-10 p.m. March 31. Community Christian Church, 1001 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac. 855-484-1991. premierproductions.com. $26-$50.
Meals on Wheels South Florida Celebrates March for Meals campaign, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1. Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, the federal legislation that helps to fund Meals on Wheels, 451 N. State Road 7, Plantation. 954-714-6922. marchformeals.com. Free.
The Lord’s Place 15th annual SleepOut, 5-11:30 p.m. April 1. Featuring entertainment, education, immersive experiences, food, networking and community. United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches, 900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach. 561-478-4841. sleepouttlp.com.
City of Pembroke Pines 17th annual ART Competition, 7-9 p.m. April 1 Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines. Exhibition concludes May 9. ppines.com/studio18 954-961-6067.
Groove on the grass at Concert in the Park, 7-9 p.m. April 1-May 6. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77 St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Free.
First Friday Jazz Jam, 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 1-June 3. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-0805. goldcoastjazz.org. Free.
Aventura Farmers Market, April 2-3. Features a showcase of exotic foods, fresh produce, handmade goods, home decor and more from over 80 vendors. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. aventuramall.com/aventura-market.
Wet & Wild Egg Splash: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2. Caporella Aquatic Complex, 9100 NW 58th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3660. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. $5.
Sounds at Sundown: 5-10 p.m. April 2. Margate Sports Complex Covered Field, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. 954-972-6458. margatefl.com. Free.
Upcoming and long running
Pedal for People Charity Bicycle Ride & 5-K Walk/Run, 7:30-11:30 a.m. April 3. Presented by Kess Creates Inc. South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. 561-465-9969. pedalforpeople.org. Free.
SWA Run AWAY 5K, 7:30-9:30 a.m. April 3. Raising awareness of recycling and solid waste issues, participants will run/walk through cabbage palms, cypress hammocks, marshes and lush pine flat woods, with glimpses of Grassy Waters Preserve and the Renewable Energy Park. Benefit Resource Depot. SWA Education Center, 6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach. 561-640-4000. swa.org/397/Run-AWAY-5K. Children are $15; Adults $35
Music Showcase: Con Brio Duet, 2:30-3:30 p.m., April 3, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701. Free.
Three Tenors & A Mrs., 3-4:30 p.m. April 3, New Presbyterian Church, 512 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors. 954-946-4380. newpres.org/concerts. $20.
YWCA South Florida’s, Stand Against Racism challenge, 10 a.m. April 4. YWCA South Florida and Miami Dolphins Football Unites community-wide racial equity and social justice learning challenge. 414-238-8893. ywcasouthflorida.org/. Free.
Artist Spotlight: Fabric Portraits with Kianga Jinaki, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 5 Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org. 561-868-7701. Free.
The New York Cantors, 7:30-10 p.m. April 5. B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton. 561-392-8566. btcboca.org/concertseries. $36-$75
Latent Adaptions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through April 6 work by Jim Graham and Leigh Merrill, with paintings addressing topics of sea level rise and adaptation. Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6843. broward.edu/vpa. Free.
Book Club: Madeline Miller’s “Circe”, 3-4:30 p.m. April 6-27. Participants examine the resonance of these ancient characters and themes in the 21st century. Lifelong Learning Classrooms, Ely Myerson Continuing Education Hall, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. 561-297-3185. bit.ly/3NenRZy.
The Drowsy Chaperone Musical, 7 p.m. April 7-10. A loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. Boca Raton Community High School, 1501 NW 15th Court, Boca Raton. 561-789-4327. bocadrama.com/. $5-$20.
The Wall and Beyond, The Exclusive Pink Floyd Experience in Surround Sound, 8-10 p.m. April 7. Recreating the moment Pink Floyd delivered the world’s first surround sound concert. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-350-3867. seasidemusicmgmt.com. $25-$75.
PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., April 8, Benefits American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program, which pairs highly trained service dogs with veterans in need. 561-537-5887 or email: jessical@americanhumane.org. $250 per person; $1,000 foursome.
Happy Little Paintings, 2-4 p.m., April 8 & 22, Join librarian Faith in painting along with instruction from the memorable Bob Ross. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org. 561-868-7701. Free.
City of Tamarac Movies In The Park, 8 p.m. April 8-May 13. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Free.
Rompiendo Estigmas Conference, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9. Presentation of the United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention. Signature Grand. Signature Grand, 6900 State Road, Davie. unitedwaybroward.org/events. Free.
Springtime Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. April 9. Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. 954-935-5306. bit.ly/3wgp2l9. Free.
Walk With Us To Cure Lupus, 9-11 a.m. April 9. Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 646-884-6030. bit.ly/3iucZZC Free.
Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9. A day full of fun activities for the whole family. DeVos-Blum Family YMCA, 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. 561-395-9622. ymcaspbc.org/HealthyKidsDay. Free.
SoFlo EggPalooza, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9. Easter Bunny is arriving on a helicopter, hidden eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, arts and crafts, games, face-painting. SoFlo Church, 521 S. Jog Road, West Palm Beach. 561-566-3711. fb.me/e/3bZRwAeC5. Free.
Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9. A day full of fun activities for the family. Peter Blum Family YMCA, 6631 Palmetto Circle S, Boca Raton. 561-395-9622. ymcaspbc.org/HealthyKidsDay. Free.
Aventura Farmers Market, April 9-10, A showcase of exotic foods, fresh produce, handmade goods, home decor and more from over 80 vendors. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. aventuramall.com/aventura-market.
Peter Cottontail’s Springfest: 10 a.m. April 9 Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3674. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Free.
Family Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 9 Salvation Army of Broward County Community Center, 100 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Hunt for treasured treats; games, prizes, face-painting, music. 954-712-2431, Joshua.Myers@uss.salvationarmy.org Free.
Stage & Screen Spectacular Encore, 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 9 Duncan Theatre, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. 561-832-3115. SymphonicBand.org. $20.
BAM Book Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 9 for teens. Presentations, music and more. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. bamwpb.org. Free.
Celebrating International Jazz Day: Carole J. Bufford, 8 p.m., April 9. Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. kccproductions.com. $45.
Black Masculinity in Florida, 2-3 p.m., April 10, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701. Free.
Concert Under the Stars, 6-8:30 p.m., April 14 Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Featuring the SOSOS. $45-$50. bit.ly/3h4szdA.
Home: A digital photo exhibit by Frank Polanco, 6-9 p.m. through April 15. Images represent the artist’s vision and interpretation of all things home. Gallery One Hotel, 2670 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 305-310-7155. fb.me/e/1esDmXR6M. Free.
Emotional Wellness for Men, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 16, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701. Free.
Easter at The Gardens Mall, through April 16 Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Saturday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
West Palm Beach GreenMarket: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through April 16. The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515. wpb.org/events. Free.
Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m., April 16, two locations: Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave. ppines.com/specialevents.
Egg’stravangaza, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 16, Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-642-2180.
Spring Fling EGGstravaganza, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Yoga, egg hunt, arts & crafts, music and entertainment. The Loop, Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach. Register for Little Yolks Yoga or purchase Brunch with the Bunny tickets at theloopflb.com/events/spring-fling.
Aventura Farmers Market, April 16-17, A showcase of exotic foods, fresh produce, handmade goods, home decor and more from over 80 vendors. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. aventuramall.com/aventura-market
Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. through April 17. Bayside Marketplace, Miami. 305-591-3571. jurassicworldexhibition.com. $19.50-$89.50.
Suddenly Last Summer, 8-10 p.m. through April 17. By Tennessee Williams. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35
Interfaith Cafe, 7-9 p.m., meets on the third Thursday of each month to hear a presentation. and discuss pertinent topics. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach.
Do We Control Nature? 5-9 p.m., April 22; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., April 23, MAD Studios, 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach. Interactive audiovisual projection exhibition, in honor of Earth Day, focused on exploring humans’ relationship with nature. yeswearemadarts.com.
Florida Outdoor Expo, April 22-24, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Vendors, displays and presentations on activities from biking and water sports to backyard living and camping, archery and more. bit.ly/3CIo1n6.
Jane Austen Society Lecture Series, 2-3 p.m., April 23, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. wpbcitylibrary.org 561-868-7701. Free.
SOS Ocean Conservation Day, sponsored by Tortuga Music Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 24. Silent auction benefits sea turtle feedings at the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House. Beach Clean-up, photo booth, displays, arts and crafts. The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach. Register for the beach cleanup, at bit.ly/380q8HN.
Pines Day, 4-8 p.m., April 23. Celebrate the city’s 62nd birthday with activities, entertainment, vendors and more. Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. pinesday.com. 954-392-2116.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through April 24. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org/michelangelo-2022. $17.50-$29.70.
Jews of Florida: Centuries of Stories, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org. 561-868-7701. Free.
SunFest, April 28-May 1. Downtown West Palm Beach at the Intracoastal Waterway, 100 S. Clematis St. Music, entertainment and more. sunfest.com.
Checkmate! 9-11 a.m., May 14. Mayor’s Chess Challenge welcomes welcomes all ages, experienced or new to the game of chess, to test their wits and join Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis in the challenge. Pembroke Lakes Golf Club Nineteen Restaurant, 10500 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines. ppines.com/specialevents.
C[h]oral Stories and Collective Actions, 6-8 p.m. through 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.
Hyundai Air & Sea Show, May 28-29. Features air and sea demonstrations, music, tents, vendors, entertainment, Display Village and more. Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. USAsalute.com starting at $45.
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.
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. Salvation Army, 1445 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-712-2431. salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale.
Butterfly World, Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com. 954-977-4400.
McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday by appointment only, 12943 61st St. North, West Palm Beach. $25-$35 a person. mccarthyswildlife.com.
Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. home to hundreds of animals and 190 species, many of them endangered. palmbeachzoo.org.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 33177. 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.
