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SATURDAY
December 19, 2009
The Arts
| Call | 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… Improv Comedy Club at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. (Performance - Comedic). 954-981-5653 |
| Call | A Tribute To Elvis. Paradise Live. (Arts - Concerts). 954-792-7777 |
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Our Art-by-the-Sea Group. There is no charge to view the art exhibit, although there is a per-person fee of $1 to tour the Exhibit Hall. West Lake Park. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 954-926-2480 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | With You I Want to Live. Contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, and Photographs from two private Fort Lauderdale collections. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 954-525-5500 |
| 2:00 pm | 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 |
| 2:00 pm | A Christmas Card. This Charles Dickens classic ran at Madison Square Garden for 10 years. Dillard Center for the Arts. (Performance - Musical). |
| 3:00 pm | My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays.  Join Steve Solomon, star and creator of the award-winning smash comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therap… Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 954-462-0222 |
| 3:00 pm | Latin Freestyle. Featuring Debbie Deb, Lisa Lisa, Cover Girls and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and Pretty Poison. Magic City Casino. (Arts - Concerts). 305-649-3000 |
| 6:45 pm | The Four Freshmen. The Four Freshmen have released more than 40 albums and 70 singles and been nominated six times for a Grammy. The Colony Hotel. (Performance - Cabaret). 561-659-8100 |
| 7:30 pm | 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Laffing Matterz. A live, original, musical comedy revue spoofing current events. Times and days subject to change, please check ahead. Broward Center Abdo New River Room. (Performance - Show Comedy). 954-462-0222 |
| 7:30 pm | My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays. Join Steve Solomon, star and creator of the award-winning smash comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therap… Broward Center Amaturo Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 954-462-0222 |
| 7:30 pm | 4th Annual World Salsa Championships. Hard Rock Live. (Performance - Dance). 954-797-5531 |
| 7:30 pm | 4th Annual World Salsa Championships. Featuring Over 400 dancers from all over the World. Live music every night. Hard Rock Live. (Performance - Dance). 954-797-5531 |
| 7:30 pm | Supervillains. Performing live in concert. Culture Room. (Arts - Concerts). 954-564-1074 |
| 8:00 pm | Aventura. Popular bachata band performing live in concert. American Airlines Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 954-680-8667 |
| 8:00 pm | Handel's Messiah. Performed live. Knight Concert Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 305-949-6722 |
| 8:30 pm | Naughty by Nature. Performing live in concert. Ages 18+. Revolution Live. (Arts - Concerts). 954-727-0950 |
Community
| Call | 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 |
| Call | Steam Train Rides and Farm Tours. Steam Train Rides are offered on Saturdays and Sundays on the third complete weekend of each month. Rides are available to chil… Tradewinds Park. (Community). 954-491-4605 |
| 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- 4:00 pm | Visit the Decorated Historic Wray House. Visit the Historic Wray House at Flamingo Gardens which will be decorated for the holiday season during the month of December.… 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 am | Rockstar Recording Studio Parties. Record a CD with your friends in a real recording studio! Jam on drums, guitars, keyboards or just sing! Everyone leaves with… Rockstar Studios. (Community). 954-776-2276 |
Dining Specials
| 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 | Polynesian Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers twice nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire a… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
| 10:00 pm | Polynesian Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers twice nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire a… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am- 1:00 pm | Visit Santa. Bring the kids to meet Santa and have a picture taken with him in the historic Wray home which has been decorated for the holida… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-473-2955 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 15th Edition of Holiday Fantasy of Lights. Drive your car and wind through the two miles of holiday lights and exhibits featuring more than 60 illuminated figurines and an… Tradewinds Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-968-3885 |
Health & Fitness
| 8:30 am- 9:45 am | Vinyasa Flow with Yoga Club on the Beach. Bring your yoga mat to Fort Lauderdale Beach, and meet by the boardwalk wall directly in front of the Ritz-Carlton (A1A between… Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Resort. (Health & Fitness). 954-802-6617 |
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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - Children's Activities). |
Miscellaneous
| Call | Explore the Heavens. The South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association offers free observing after sunset, (weather permitting). Markham Park and Range. (Miscellaneous). 954-384-0442 |
Nightlife
| Call | 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 |
| Call | Classic Rock at Cheers. Live blues and rock shows nightly. Cheers. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-771-6337 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | The Exiles. Performing live on stage with Shawn Snyder. Stage 84. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-474-5040 |
| 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 |
| 9:00 pm- 12:00 am | Live Bands. Boston Johnny's features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights and a Tiki Bar and deck out back when the weather cooperates.… Boston Johnny's. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-923-7650 |
| 9:30 pm | Only The Blues at Sushi Blues. Live Blues Music every Friday and Saturday night. Sushi Blues Cafe and Blue Monk Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-929-9560 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Author Sally Singer. Children's Book Signing. Sally Singer, author of "Which Hat Will I Choose?" and Linda Guarin, Illustrator will be on hand signi… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 954-473-2955 |
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 |
| 4:00 pm | The MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic: UM vs. FAU & UF vs. Richmond. BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - College Basketball). 954-835-7209 |
| 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 |
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