August 13, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Building Self-Esteem in Young Women. The first annual program that brings together teen girls, ages 13-18, and teaches them how to deal with peer pressure and insecu… African American Research Library & Cultural Center. (Community - Self Help). 954-625-2810 |
Festivals
| 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Wine Tasting at Casa D'Angelo's Wine World. Come out and enjoy complimentary tastings of three favorite everyday wines. Casa d'Angelo Ristorante. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 954-416-1234 |
The Arts
| 2:00 pm | Girls Night Musical - Girl Talk. Dance along, sing along and sip cocktails along with your girlfriends to the songs of Jennifer Lopez, Aretha Franklin, Carrie Un… Parker Playhouse. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 6:30 pm | Daryl Sherman & Jay Leonhart. The Colony Hotel continues 10th Anniversary Cabaret Season with Witty Musical Twosome Daryl Sherman & Jay Leonhart. $110 for di… The Colony Hotel. (Arts - Concerts). 561-659-8100 |
| 7:30 pm | Ken Medema. Summer Concert Series. Ken Medema is a nationally known singer, songwriter, pianist, synthesist, storyteller and performer. He… First Congregational Church of Fort Lauderdale. (Arts - Concerts). 954-563-4271 |
| 8:00 pm | Perpetual Groove.  Performing live in concert. Culture Room. (Arts - Concerts). 954-564-1074 |
| 8:00 pm | Girls Night Musical - Girl Talk. Dance along, sing along and sip cocktails along with your girlfriends to the songs of Jennifer Lopez, Aretha Franklin, Carrie Un… Parker Playhouse. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 8:00 pm | Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis. Chris MacDonald will pay tribute to an All-American Legend, Elvis Presley, in a truly dynamic multi- media presentation. Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 954-462-0222 |
| 8:00 pm | L' Elisir D'amore. L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) is an opera by the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. Colony Theater. (Arts - Opera). 305-674-1040 |
| 8:30 pm | Cristian Castro. Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer performs live. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater. (Arts - Concerts). |
Retail Events
| 8:00 am- 2:00 pm | Farmer's Market. A weekly event serving Plantation. Volunteer Park. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-797-2293 |
| 8:00 am- 1:00 pm | Urban Farmers' Market. The Riverwalk Trust's weekly market offers unique and special items that are usually not available anywhere else, including vari… Esplanade Park. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-468-1541 |
| 8:00 am- 2:00 pm | Riverwalk Trust Urban Market. This weekly market offers fresh local produce and flowers, plus funky jewelry and historical memorabilia. Riverwalk Downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-401-3100 |
| Gear Up for School with Tax-Free Weekend. Shoppers will enjoy super savings on the latest must-have fashions during tax-free weekend as well as deals from many mall retai… Miami International Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 305-593-1775 | |
| Tax Free Weekend Super Savings and MMA Presentation. Florida's tax free weekend applies to books, clothing and footwear $75 or less and school supplies $15 or less. Mixed Martial A… Shops at Sunset Place. (Retail - Retail Event). 305-663-4222 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Dania Jai-Alai. The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
| 7:10 pm | Florida Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants. MLB Baseball Game. Sun Life Stadium. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 877-MAR-LINS |
| 7:15 pm | Dania Jai-Alai. The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
| Paddles and Boards. Learn stand up paddle boarding with private and group lessons, tours, and board rentals. Paddles and Boards. (Sports). 877-786-5334 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 9:45 am | Pee Wee Tennis Lessons. 45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professionals from David Park Tennis Center. Jefferson Park. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237 |
| 9:00 am | Pee Wee Tennis Lessons. 45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professional from David Park Tennis Center. David Park & Community Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237 |
| 10:30 am | Weekly Storytime for the Barnes & Noble, Jr.. A Barnes & Noble employee reads a popular story to pre-school children. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-723-0489 |
| 11:00 am | Children's Storytime Hour. Professional storyteller Henny Berns shares fun stories every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders Books & Music. (Kids - Children's Activities). |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Back to School Fest. Dolphin Mall's Back to School's Fun Fest includes special character sing-a-long shows, magic show, musical entertainment, face p… Dolphin Mall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-DOL-PHIN |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Kids Night Out. Fun activities for the kids in the evening. Parents receive 15% off their check at Aizia Restaurant while the kids are in the pr… Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-602-6000 |
Community
| 8:00 am- 6:00 pm | Butterfly Pavilion. Florida native butterflies appear each day. Staff members are on hand to explain the life cycle, describe the species and offer… Flamingo Road Nursery. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-476-7878 |
| 9:30 am- 5:30 pm | Flamingo Garden Tours. Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits. Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637 |
| 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | Butterflies on Bikes. Hosted by Social Butterfly Foundation. Bike riders wearing butterfly wings will raise awareness and school supplies to benefit… Government Center. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 786-543-2795 |
| 10:00 am- 8:00 pm | Cut-A-Thon. Hairdragon Salon will host a two-day Cut-A-Thon with 100% of the proceeds being donated to UM-NSU Card to benefit children with… Hairdragon Salon. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 305-572-0875 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Building Self-Esteem in Young Women. The first annual program that brings together teen girls, ages 13-18, and teaches them how to deal with peer pressure and insecu… African American Research Library & Cultural Center. (Community - Self Help). 954-625-2810 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Family Fun Day: Trouble in the Tropics, Here Comes the Hurricanes. Will you be ready for the big one when it threatens our region? Learn how to prepare and create your own hurricane in a bottle.… HistoryMiami. (Educational - History). 305-375-1492 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Top 20 Favorite and Unusual Plants of Flamingo Gardens. Laura Tooley, Director of Horticulture at Flamingo Gardens, presents her 20 favorite and unusual plants here at Flamingo Gardens… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Class). 954-473-2955 |
| 2:00 pm | Gay Book Group. The gay book group meets the second Saturday of every month. The titles are picked by the group. Borders Books & Music. (Community - Gay). 954-566-6335 |
| 5:00 pm | Family Fun Day: Trouble in the Tropics - Hurricanes. Will you be ready for the big one when it threatens our region? Learn how to prepare. Family Fun Days are held the second Satu… HistoryMiami. (Educational - Science & Nature). 305-375-1492 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | WingWalk. During WingWalk, Social Butterfly volunteers wearing butterfly wings will swarm the Wynwood ArtWalk to increase awareness and su… Wynwood Art District. (Community). 786-543-2795 |
| Horseback Riding. Bar-B-Ranch offers Summer Camp for kids ages 7 - 16 Monday thru Saturday from 8am - 4pm. You may also take a 1-hour guided trai… Bar-B-Ranch. (Community). 954-424-1060 |
Health & Fitness
| 8:00 am- 9:30 am | Beach Boot Camp by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein. Fitness Beach Boot Camp workouts conducted by boot camp instructor and personal trainer, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret., feat… Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. (Health & Fitness). 954-636-5351 |
| 12:30 pm | Zumba by Jackie: Get Up and Move!. Join Jackie for a Zumba Fitness class at Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. If you are a newbie, please arrive about 15 minutes early… Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. (Health & Fitness). 786-444-9174 |
| 1:30 pm | Zumba by Jackie: Get Up and Move!. Join Jackie for a Zumba Fitness class at Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. If you are a newbie, please arrive about 15 minutes early… Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. (Health & Fitness). 786-444-9174 |
Dining Specials
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. 2 for 1 Drinks, everything! 1/2 priced Appetizers. Stay for Dinner and try our award winning menu. Palm American Grille. (Dining - Happy Hour). 754-816-3405 |
| 4:00 pm | Prime Rib Saturdays. Specials on prime rib served after 4pm while supplies last. Cadillac Ranch. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-456-1031 |
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Sunset Dinner at Cafe Del Mar. Buy one entree receive $10 off your second entree of equal or lesser value. Not applicable to daily specials. Cafe Del Mar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-767-8233 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Happy Hour at Tarpon Bend. A lively crowd enjoys 2 for 1 drink specials. Tarpon Bend. (Dining - Happy Hour). 954-523-3233 |
| 7:00 pm | Mai-Kai Polynesian Dinner Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire and kni… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
| 10:00 pm | Mai-Kai Polynesian Dinner Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire and kni… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
Nightlife
| 2:00 am | Afterhours Party. Enjoy 3000 square feet of fun. Featuring a full size bar, a dance floor, two dance poles, a pool table, a mood lounge and play… Club 525. (Nightlife - Parties). 800-795-3186 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour Drink Specials at Kim's Alley Bar. Happy Hour drink specials everyday with $.50 off all drinks and free pool. Kim's Alley Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-763-7886 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live Music at Aruba Beach Cafe. Aruba Beach Cafe features live music everyday. Aruba Beach Cafe. (Nightlife - Jazz). 954-776-0001 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Blue Martini Happy Hour. Happy Hour features discounted drinks and 1/2 price appetisers. Blue Martini. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-653-2583 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Couples Dance Lessons. Couples Dance Lessons Swing & Two-step on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Line Dance Lessons. Line Dance Lessons 8pm-9pm with Lisa Spangler on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990 |
| 9:00 pm | Live Jazz and Blues at Alligator Alley. Alligator Alley features live blues, jazz, funk and roots. Alligator Alley Native Florida Taproom & Music Hall. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-772-7474 |
| 11:00 pm- 4:00 am | Majestic Saturdays @ Aizia. Entry at doorperson's discretion! Dining, entertainment & dancing presented as the Definition of Luxury. Aizia. (Nightlife - Dance). 786-970-7403 |
| Live Music at Mango's. Mango's features live entertainment nightly with top local musicians. Mango's Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-523-5001 | |
| A-List Headliners Perform Live at the Hollywood Improv. Live stand-up comedy from the country's hottest comedians. Headliners include Charlie Murphy, Pablo Francisco, Mike Epps, Jer… Ft. Lauderdale Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater. (Nightlife - Comedy). 954-981-5653 |
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