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city. And while Ignite Broward hasn’t been around as long, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
that pioneering festival for where art meets technology is one When: November 7-18
that’s going to continue to grow, dazzle and delight locals Where: Primarily at Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th St., see fliff.
and visitors alike. com for full event listings.
Premieres, world-class cinema, local filmmakers and some
As you read through this, we hope you’ll also dig down and
take note of some of the more intimate events. Take music, fabulous, fabulous parties are all part of Fort Lauderdale’s
for instance. We have everything here. From classical to foray into film.
contemporary, opera to Broadway. The Fort Lauderdale area The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
is home to two symphony orchestras, South Florida Symphony When: December 14
Orchestra and Symphony of the Americas, and both offer Where: The New River and the Intracoastal. If you’re new in
seasons that showcase a diverse catalogue of music. Miami town, ask around - somebody will have a favorite spot.
City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera venture north to perform The Best Show on H2O returns to remind us all why we don’t
here every year. And add to that the musical theater offerings. miss Christmas up north.
The Broward Center’s larger Au-Rene Theater hosts the
touring Broadway Across America series, which brings big 37th Annual Las Olas Art Festival Parts I & I
hits straight from New York. But there’s real magic too in the When: Part 1 - January 4 & 5
Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater, which hosts Slow Burn, a When: Part 2 - March 1 & 2
local company that every year puts on a fun, eclectic mix of Where: Las Olas Boulevard
classic musicals and ones that frankly should be better known. Remember all that art fun we had in October? Here’s more.
If you love musical theater, you will not regret checking them
out. And if you prefer your theater without singing, our local Visit Lauderdale Wine & Food Festival
professional companies put on works that are a mix of funny, When: January 13-19
profound and joyful. Where: Las Olas Ocecanside Park
From the Grand Tasting to the Beachside Brunch to the Wok
From the historic Stranahan and Bonnet houses to the Museum and Roll, this is the most, ahem, tasteful event on the beach.
of Discovery and Science and NSU Art Museum of Fort
Lauderdale, our major cultural institutions know how to host Ignite Broward Art and Light Festival
an event. From watercolor classes or Prohibition-style cocktails When: February 13-23
at a historic home to Scooby Doo-style family fun at a science Where: Multiple locations, see ignitebroward.com
museum, these places know how to entertain. The innovative, family-friendly art and technology festival returns
So please, think of this as our gift to you. There are so many with works that will shine a light in more ways than one.
great things happening in Fort Lauderdale, and we don’t want
you to miss any of them. Tortuga Music Festival
When: April 4-6
Where: Fort Lauderdale beach, baby
MAJOR EVENTS The ‘Tuge returns; this year - check tortugamusicfestival.com as
From Las Olas to cinemas, the beach and on the water itself, the lineup gets released.
Fort Lauderdale knows how to go large with events with
another amazing season of them ahead. Fort Lauderdale Airshow
When: May 10-11
37th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Where: Fort Lauderdale beach - or, you know, look up
When: October 19 & 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Blue Angels are scheduled to be the main event but there
Where: Las Olas Boulevard. will be all sorts of amazing aircraft over the 954.
The boulevard shuts down for an eclectic mix of art and other
excellent things to look at, sip and snack on. For info, visit MUSIC
artfestival.com/festivals/las-olas-art-fair-fort-lauderdale-florida.
Traditional Japanese drumming? Check. Rock legends?
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Absolutely. Trendy stars of right now? You know it. Whatever
When: October 30-November 3 groove you’re looking for, our music selection has it.
Where: Multiple locations, see flibs.com
The Super Bowl of the Seas returns. You don’t have to be in Herbie Hancock
the yachting or boating biz to buy a ticket, gawk at the yachts When: September 13, 8 p.m.
and enjoy great food, live music and everything else that’s Where: Parker Playhouse, parkerplayhouse.com
now a part of the extravaganza. The icon and his band have helped redefine modern music.

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