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SUMMARY:An Exploration of Color
DESCRIPTION:Since childhood\, Sarah Rocca has been captivated by the power of imagery\, the ability to freeze time and preserve memories through the art of painting with light. Her vivid imagination\, once confined to the colorful worlds she envisioned as a child\, found its voice through digital tools. This fusion of creativity and technology allowed Rocca to bring her unique perspective to life and share it with a broader audience. \nRocca’s use of color serves not only as a visual element but as a narrative device. Through her deliberate color choices\, she conveys mood\, emotion and unspoken subtext\, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on a personal level. An Exploration of Color is a visual memoir\, a journey through Rocca’s experiences of love\, divorce\, depression and joy. Each image encourages the viewer to reflect on how color influences their emotions and to interpret the story it tells through their own lens. \nClick here to learn more of the artist – Sarah Rocca.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/an-exploration-of-color/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Bailey Contemporary Arts Center\, 41 NE 1st St\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seaside Concert Cruises | Rock The Yacht
DESCRIPTION:Seaside Concert Cruises Exclusively Presents “Rock The Yacht”!\nThis 3 Hour Intimate Evening Concert Experience includes Appetizers\, Top Shelf Open Bar\, Private Yacht Cruise and Live Concert Perfomance\nOn May 7th – Dive into the Music and History of Firefall in an unplugged style\nValet Parking Available
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/seaside-concert-cruises-rock-the-yacht/
LOCATION:Private Yacht\, 2670 East Sunrise Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Music
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SUMMARY:Bootleggers & Blackjack
DESCRIPTION:A Glamorous 1920s-Themed Casino Night Benefiting Covenant House Florida \nThis year promises even more excitement:\nCasino Games: Try your luck at Blackjack\, Craps\, and Roulette tables! \nWine Pull & Prizes: Walk away with amazing bottles of wine and special gifts. \nDelicious Food & Drinks: Indulge in a variety of gourmet bites and signature cocktails. \nThemed Attire: Bring the glamour of the 1920s to life with flapper dresses\, fedoras and all the style of the era. \nBootleggers & Blackjack is a night filled with laughter\, community and a shared commitment to creating hope and brighter futures for young people in need.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/bootleggers-blackjack/
LOCATION:Stache\, 109 SW 2nd Ave\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33301\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Overlap Presents: An Evening with Chef Michael Twitty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of storytelling\, history and delicious food with Michael Twitty! The James Beard Award–winning culinary historian and author of Kosher Soul\, The Cooking Gene and his newest release\, The American South\, will lead a powerful conversation exploring the connections between food\, culture\, identity\, and history at 7:00 PM\, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. \nThis multi-part event offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere starting at 5:00 PM with local food trucks\, a hands-on “Spice Trinity” culinary activity\, and an exclusive VIP reception with Chef Twitty. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! \nMore information here: https://www.dpjcc.org/overlap
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/the-overlap-presents-an-evening-with-chef-michael-twitty-4/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="David Posnack JCC":MAILTO:PosnackJCC@redbanyan.com
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SUMMARY:The Overlap Presents: An Evening with Chef Michael Twitty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of storytelling\, history and delicious food with Michael Twitty! The James Beard Award–winning culinary historian and author of Kosher Soul\, The Cooking Gene and his newest release\, The American South\, will lead a powerful conversation exploring the connections between food\, culture\, identity\, and history at 7:00 PM\, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. \nThis multi-part event offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere starting at 5:00 PM with local food trucks\, a hands-on “Spice Trinity” culinary activity\, and an exclusive VIP reception with Chef Twitty. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! \nMore information here: https://www.dpjcc.org/overlap
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/the-overlap-presents-an-evening-with-chef-michael-twitty-3/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="David Posnack JCC":MAILTO:PosnackJCC@redbanyan.com
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SUMMARY:The Overlap Presents: An Evening with Chef Michael Twitty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of storytelling\, history and delicious food with Michael Twitty! The James Beard Award–winning culinary historian and author of Kosher Soul\, The Cooking Gene and his newest release\, The American South\, will lead a powerful conversation exploring the connections between food\, culture\, identity\, and history at 7:00 PM\, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. \nThis multi-part event offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere starting at 5:00 PM with local food trucks\, a hands-on “Spice Trinity” culinary activity\, and an exclusive VIP reception with Chef Twitty. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! \nMore information here: https://www.dpjcc.org/overlap
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/the-overlap-presents-an-evening-with-chef-michael-twitty-2/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33311\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Overlap Presents: An Evening with Chef Michael Twitty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of storytelling\, history and delicious food with Michael Twitty! The James Beard Award–winning culinary historian and author of Kosher Soul\, The Cooking Gene and his newest release\, The American South\, will lead a powerful conversation exploring the connections between food\, culture\, identity\, and history at 7:00 PM\, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. \nThis multi-part event offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere starting at 5:00 PM with local food trucks\, a hands-on “Spice Trinity” culinary activity\, and an exclusive VIP reception with Chef Twitty. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! \nMore information here: https://www.dpjcc.org/overlap
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/the-overlap-presents-an-evening-with-chef-michael-twitty/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="David Posnack JCC":MAILTO:PosnackJCC@redbanyan.com
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SUMMARY:An Exploration of Color
DESCRIPTION:Since childhood\, Sarah Rocca has been captivated by the power of imagery\, the ability to freeze time and preserve memories through the art of painting with light. Her vivid imagination\, once confined to the colorful worlds she envisioned as a child\, found its voice through digital tools. This fusion of creativity and technology allowed Rocca to bring her unique perspective to life and share it with a broader audience. \nRocca’s use of color serves not only as a visual element but as a narrative device. Through her deliberate color choices\, she conveys mood\, emotion and unspoken subtext\, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on a personal level. An Exploration of Color is a visual memoir\, a journey through Rocca’s experiences of love\, divorce\, depression and joy. Each image encourages the viewer to reflect on how color influences their emotions and to interpret the story it tells through their own lens. \nClick here to learn more of the artist – Sarah Rocca.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/an-exploration-of-color/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Bailey Contemporary Arts Center\, 41 NE 1st St\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33060\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department":MAILTO:pbartsinfo@copbfl.com
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SUMMARY:An Exploration of Color
DESCRIPTION:Since childhood\, Sarah Rocca has been captivated by the power of imagery\, the ability to freeze time and preserve memories through the art of painting with light. Her vivid imagination\, once confined to the colorful worlds she envisioned as a child\, found its voice through digital tools. This fusion of creativity and technology allowed Rocca to bring her unique perspective to life and share it with a broader audience. \nRocca’s use of color serves not only as a visual element but as a narrative device. Through her deliberate color choices\, she conveys mood\, emotion and unspoken subtext\, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on a personal level. An Exploration of Color is a visual memoir\, a journey through Rocca’s experiences of love\, divorce\, depression and joy. Each image encourages the viewer to reflect on how color influences their emotions and to interpret the story it tells through their own lens. \nClick here to learn more of the artist – Sarah Rocca.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/an-exploration-of-color/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Bailey Contemporary Arts Center\, 41 NE 1st St\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33060\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department":MAILTO:pbartsinfo@copbfl.com
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Drinko: Baresco’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Tacos. Margaritas. DJs. Luchadores. We’re shutting down the block in Pompano Beach! \nCinco de Mayo hits different at Baresco. \nWelcome to Cinco de Drinko — Pompano Beach’s annual Cinco de Mayo block party where the music is loud\, the margaritas don’t stop\, and the entire street turns into one big celebration. \nThis isn’t your typical Cinco night out.\nThis is a full-on takeover. \nWe’re bringing the energy outside with DJs\, street bars\, taco stations\, and a crowd that’s ready to go from day to night without missing a beat. \nAnd this year… we’re turning it up even more. \nWhat to Expect:\n-Tacos on repeat Fast\, fresh\, and built for the party\n-Margaritas flowing all day Because one is never enough\n-Live DJs + music High-energy from start to finish\n-Outdoor block party vibes We’re taking it to the street\n-Luchador appearances Bold\, unexpected\, and very Baresco. Photo ops\, surprises\, and a signature vibe you won’t find anywhere else. \nLocation: Pompano Beach\, FL between Beach House and Baresco\nDate: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\nTime: 3PM – 9PM\nAdmission: Free to attend (RSVP encouraged)
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/cinco-de-drinko-barescos-cinco-de-mayo-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Baresco\, 225 N Pompano Beach Blvd\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Music,Food & Drink,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Drinko: Baresco’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Tacos. Margaritas. DJs. Luchadores. We’re shutting down the block in Pompano Beach! \nCinco de Mayo hits different at Baresco. \nWelcome to Cinco de Drinko — Pompano Beach’s annual Cinco de Mayo block party where the music is loud\, the margaritas don’t stop\, and the entire street turns into one big celebration. \nThis isn’t your typical Cinco night out.\nThis is a full-on takeover. \nWe’re bringing the energy outside with DJs\, street bars\, taco stations\, and a crowd that’s ready to go from day to night without missing a beat. \nAnd this year… we’re turning it up even more. \nWhat to Expect:\n-Tacos on repeat Fast\, fresh\, and built for the party\n-Margaritas flowing all day Because one is never enough\n-Live DJs + music High-energy from start to finish\n-Outdoor block party vibes We’re taking it to the street\n-Luchador appearances Bold\, unexpected\, and very Baresco. Photo ops\, surprises\, and a signature vibe you won’t find anywhere else. \nLocation: Pompano Beach\, FL between Beach House and Baresco\nDate: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\nTime: 3PM – 9PM\nAdmission: Free to attend (RSVP encouraged)
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/cinco-de-drinko-barescos-cinco-de-mayo-block-party/
LOCATION:Baresco\, 225 N Pompano Beach Blvd\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food & Drink,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Lucky Fish Beach Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Lucky Fish Beach Bar & Grill\, where this year’s holiday lands on Taco Tuesday for the ultimate fiesta. Guests can dig into Lucky Fish’s weekly Taco Tuesday specials all day long: $5 shrimp or chicken tacos served with chips\, $5 chips and salsa\, $5 Corona draft beer\, and $7 margaritas. With breezy beach vibes\, oceanfront views and a laid-back atmosphere\, Lucky Fish offers the perfect setting to sip\, snack and celebrate by the water at both its Pompano and Dania Beach locations.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-at-lucky-fish-beach-bar-grill/
LOCATION:Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach\, 65 N. Beach Road\, Dania Beach\, FL\, 33004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Intergalactic Bead Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover dazzling\, one-of-a-kind beads and jewelry supplies from around the universe. A must-see event for creators\, collectors\, and jewelry lovers alike. \nMay 2 | 10 AM-5 PM\nMay 3 | 10 AM-4 PM | FREE\nE. Pat Larkins Center | 954-786-4585 \nTo see photos from past Parks & Rec events\, click here!
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/intergalactic-bead-show-2026/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:E. Pat Larkins Center\, 520 MLK Blvd\, Pompano Beach\, FL\, 33060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition 2026
DESCRIPTION:The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition returns April 23 – May 3\, 2026! This year’s festival is proud to feature more than 20 international\, North American and East Coast premieres from 20 countries across Miami-Dade and Broward counties! Adding to the excitement of the festival will be a special recognition ceremony for Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black\, whose Rock Out (USA\, 2025) film will be screening on Monday\, April 27\, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd). Other special events\, filmmaker panels and afterparties will add diversity to South Florida’s cinema scene. \nInternationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world\, OUTshine will debut its first Opening Night Under the Stars party featuring The Dinner (La Cena) (Spain\, 2025)\, a delicious blend of tension\, history\, and irreverent humor\, on Thursday\, April 23\, at 7:30 p.m.\, at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens (2000 Convention Ctr Dr\, Miami Beach). This year’s previously announced Centerpiece film\, Maspalomas (Spain\, 2025)\, an intimate story that delves into the subject of homosexuality in elder age through the journey of a 76-year-old man confronting fears and dilemmas that cross generations\, screens at the Koubek Center Theater (2705 SW 3rd St\, Miami) at 7:30 p.m. on April 30. Closing night on Sunday\, May 3\, at 6 p.m.\, at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St\, Fort Lauderdale) will feature the international premiere of We’ll Find Happiness (Canada\, 2025)\, an award-winning drama about how far one will go for love\, followed by another first – a Community Block Party featuring food vendors\, filmmakers\, live performers\, entertainment and more. \nFestival highlights this season include the international premieres of An Island Away From You (A Una Isla Deti) (Spain\, 2025); The Children of Silverstreet Take a Stand (Børnene Fra Sølvgade Tager Kampen Op) (Denmark\, 2025); and Unicorns (Italy/Spain\, 2025). This edition’s North American premieres include the star-studded documentary Armani And The Birth of Italian Fashion (Italy\, 2026) that traces the rise of Italian fashion through the story of the families that have been ruling it for decades – from Armani\, Versace\, Gucci and Valentino to Missoni\, Zegna\, Ferragamo\, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada and featuring legendary insiders\, rivalries\, personal stories and the enduring love affair between Hollywood and Italian designers; Baracoa (Cuba/Italy\, 2025); Free At Heart (Germany\, 2025); In A Whisper (À voix basse) (France/Tunisia\, 2025); Jone\, Sometimes (Jone\, batzuetan) (Spain\, 2025)\, OUTshine’s Ladies Latin Spotlight Film; La Carn (Spain\, 2025); Lone Star Bull (USA\, 2025) starring Luke Macfarlane\, Sebastian Roché\, and D.J. “Shangela” Pierce; Patty Is Such A Girly Name (Greece\, 2025); and Madfabulous (UK\, 2026)\, a riotous\, uncompromising celebration of otherness inspired by the unlikely British aristocrat who bankrupted his estate\, lived fast and died young starring Rupert Everett\, Greta Jones\, and Ruby Stokes. \nAdding to the excitement will be a special recognition ceremony for Dustin Lance Black\, director of Rock Out (USA\, 2025)\, an excavation of the queer roots of rock\, punk and metal featuring Roger Daltrey\, Dolly Parton\, John Reid\, Danny Fields and more\, at the Monday\, April 27 Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale Cocktails & Cinema™ screening. An American screenwriter\, director\, producer\, and LGBTQ+ rights activist\, Black won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 for Milk\, a biographical drama film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk\, who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California\, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He also wrote the screenplay for the film J. Edgar and the 2022 crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven. Additionally\, he worked on Big Love\, Rustin and Mama’s Boy. Black served as a founding board member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER). He played a pivotal role in the legal fight to overturn California’s Proposition 8\, notably writing the play “8” based on the trial transcripts to raise awareness and funds. \nThe festival continues with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from May 4 – 10. \nThis year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by CAN Community Health and The Warten Foundation. Premiere sponsors are Gilead and Comcast; Presenting Media are HotSpots! Media and It’s Happening Out; Grand sponsors are Google\, Wilton River Suites\, Silverspot Cinemas\, Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale\, Major Prevention 305\, Fast Printz\, Tito’s and Commissioner Damian Pardo; Supporting sponsors are Latino Salud J. Mark’s\, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens and Media partners include Culture Owl\, The Bulletin\, I Love Gay Movies\, Miami Herald\, El Nuevo Herald\, MOCHEE\, TampaBayGay.com\, OUTFRONT MEDIA\, OUT SFL\, OutClique\, queerguru.com\, Wire magazine\, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations. \nTicket subscription packages and individual tickets starting at $17 are on sale now. OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films\, parties\, special events and more and to purchase tickets\, visit outshinefilm.com.
URL:https://fortlauderdalemagazine.com/event/outshine-lgbtq-film-festival-spring-edition-2026/
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