December 17, 2011
SATURDAYThe Arts
| 2:00 pm | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.  Miami City Ballet's spectacular annual performance of George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'. Come through the snow to a magical p… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 305-949-6722 |
| 7:00 pm | The Nutcracker. Snowflakes, sugarplums, naughty little boys, and magical dolls! The charm of the Holidays fascinates all audiences, as Arts Bal… Parker Playhouse. (Performance - Ballet). 954-462-0222 |
| 7:30 pm | Madama Butterfly. An American naval officer and a young geisha fall in love. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. Dreyfoos Hall. (Performance - Theater). 561-832-SHOW |
| 7:30 pm | Skrillex. Performing live in concert. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater. (Arts - Concerts). |
| 7:30 pm | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Miami City Ballet's spectacular annual performance of George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'. Come through the snow to a magical p… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 305-949-6722 |
| 8:00 pm | Air Supply. Performing live in concert with special guest Ambrosia. Magic City Casino Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 305-460-6579 |
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 |
Sports
| 12:35 pm | Thoroughbred Racing. See world's top thoroughbred contenders at Gulfstream Park as they compete for the Triple Crown. Live thoroughbred racing most e… Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino. (Sports - Horseracing). 954-454-7000 |
| 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Eleventh-Ranked Florida Gators to Meet 13th-Ranked Texas A&M Aggies; 23rd-ranked Miami Hurricanes to Face-Off Against South Flor… BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - College Basketball). 954-835-7000 |
| 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 |
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). |
| 2:00 pm | Madeline's Christmas. The day begins like any other day for the girls and their caretaker Miss Clavel, but soon ends in disaster when everyone but Mad… Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. (Kids Theater). 305-444-9293 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | The Red Thread. A widowed weaver has dedicated three years of his life to creating one magnificent silk tapestry. This original play is inspire… The PlayGround Theatre. (Kids Theater). 305-751-9550 |
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 |
| 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
| 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 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Blue Velvet Nights. Jazz nights that evoke a NYC lounge feel with mood lighting, great food and entertainment. Different entertainment each night a… Ciao Pasta & Grill. (Nightlife - Parties). 954-616-8300 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm- 5:00 am | International Saturdays. The best of international and Latin with DJ Willy in the main room and DJ C and DJ Flo in the Top 40 room. Mia at Biscayne. (Nightlife - Parties). 305-642-0032 |
| 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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