Fort Lauderdale - Daily Events List

October 1, 2011

SATURDAY

Headliners

 Miami Hurricanes vs. Bethune Cookman Wildcats.
College Football Game. Sun Life Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 800-GO-CANES

Trade Show

11:00 am-
8:00 pm
Palm Beach Home Show.
Meet face-to-face with area businesses that offer a variety of products and services. A one stop location where they can find ju… Palm Beach County Convention Center. (Trade - Home Show). 954-946-9932

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Stitch Rock Indie Craft Show & 5th Birthday Party!.
Stitch Rock, celebrating their 5th year anniversay, is an annual indie craft fair and bazaar bringing back old school crafting t… Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 561-279-0907
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Celebrate ORGULLO Festival, Celebrating Hispanic LGBT Heritage.
A festival showcasing LGBT Hispanic Pride during Hispanic Heritage Month. Music, entertainment, folkloric groups, a dance conte… Miami Metro Area. (Festivals).
1:00 pm9th Annual Falcon Sound Invitational.
Marching Band Festival. Approximately 30 bands will be competing in 5 classifications. Flanagan High School. (Festivals). 954-704-3001

The Arts

12:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Cool Rhythms.
Cool Rhythms is the first Saturday of Every Month. Live Music, Arts & Crafts and much more Oceanside. Ocean's Eleven. (Arts - Concerts). 954-822-1703
4:00 pmSouth Florida Chamber Players.
"Dark Wolves" These South Florida Chamber Players are a brand new chamber music group in South Florida. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton. (Arts - Concerts). 954-990-0816
5:30 pmALMA EN BOCA - The Afro-Peruvian Story.
Presented by Afro con Tempo Dance Theater. Colony Theater. (Performance - Dance). 305-532-1353
7:00 pmArts Ballet Theatre - Harlequinade.
As well as new works of a guest choreographer and a new piece by Arts Ballet's Artistic Director, Mr. Issaev. Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Performance - Ballet). 954-462-0222
8:00 pmLucecita Benitez.
Puerto Rican singer Lucecita performing live. Miami-Dade County Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 305-547-5414
8:30 pmALMA EN BOCA - The Afro-Peruvian Story.
Presented by Afro con Tempo Dance Theater. Colony Theater. (Performance - Dance). 305-532-1353
 Humoratorium: The Art of Whimsy.
Featuring the amusing creations of 34 artists, from inflatable Installation art to painting and animation, this exhibition will… 1310 Gallery @ Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 954-729-5794

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
9:00 am-
1:00 pm
Member's Day Plant Sale.
Fairchild's Member's Day Plant Sale is a wonderful opportunity for members to purchase plants that are carefully selected and ch… Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. (Retail - Plant Sale). 305-667-1651
7:00 pmLynne Barrett.
Meet Lynne Barrett, reading and signing her new collection of short stories "Magpies" Books & Books. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 305-442-4408

Sports

1:00 pmDania 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
7:15 pmDania 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
 Miami Hurricanes vs. Bethune Cookman Wildcats.
College Football Game. Sun Life Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 800-GO-CANES

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 amPee 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 amWeekly 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 amChildren'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
Dino-Mania!.
Enjoy a day of Dino-related activities with arts & crafts, games and much more! Activities included in cost of admission. Miami Children's Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-373-5437
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Baby Loves Disco.
Come join us at the best family disco around. Fun-filled activities for all your little ones. Face painting - tattoos - mini m… The Gardens Mall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 561-775-7750
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
9:00 am-
1:00 pm
Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape.
This multiple session workshop will take attendees through all the steps needed to improve a home landscape. Advance registrati… Mounts Botanical Garden. (Educational - Workshop). 561-233-1757
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-
1:00 pm
Orchid Care 101.
Workshop instructors Tom Wells and Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply will explain what orchids need in regard to water, light… Mounts Botanical Garden. (Educational - Class). 561-233-1757
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-
4:00 pm
Annual Recycled Book Sale.
You just might find a book you can't live without! Proceeds help the Lowe Art Museum continue its fine programming. Lowe Art Museum. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 305-284-6988
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Singles with Kids Social Hour.
Come with your kids and meet other single parents in your area. Arts and craft activities, face painting, balloons, tattoos, go… Piola. (Community - Singles). 786-260-8492
7:00 pmWomen Who Jam!.
"Save the Twinz: Live Pink!" benefit concert in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Broward Center Abdo New River Room. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 954-462-0222
7:30 pm4th Annual It's All About The Kids.
Annual cocktail party benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Attracting young philanthropists and professionals. Mandarin Oriental Hotel. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 305-265-1371
 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
 South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Grand Opening Celebration.
The Grand Opening Celebration kicks off with free pre-show outdoor activities that are open to all to enjoy in the Plaza. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. (Community). 786-573-5300

Health & Fitness

7:00 am-
8:00 am
Camp Burn Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp.
Fitness bootcamp includes bodyweight exercises, plyometrics, core work, stretching, cardio. Effective way to increase your fitn… Riverside Park. (Health & Fitness). 954-281-2876
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 pmZumba 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 pmZumba 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 pmPrime 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 pmMai-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 pmMai-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 amAfterhours 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
7:00 pm-
9:30 pm
EPIC.
Big Band Hip Hop Mash Up. A tribute to all the swank juke joints that lined the streets of Overtown and the greatest African Am… LIV Nightclub. (Nightlife - Live Music). 305-674-4680
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 pmLive 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
9:00 pmSalsa Dura y Gorda Dance Social and Cha-Cha Workshop.
Salsa Dance Social and Cha-Cha Workshop. $5 for the Salsa Dance Social. $10 for the Cha-Cha Workshop and Salsa Dance Social. Feathers Ballroom and Dance Studio. (Nightlife - Dance). 786-290-0376
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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