Fort Lauderdale Magazine

An Exploration of Color
2026-11-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, 41 NE 1st St, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
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.
Rocca’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.
Click here to learn more of the artist – Sarah Rocca.

Figure/Ground
2026-11-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, FL, 33060, United States
DeGraaf’s studio practice is deeply informed by the Gestalt principles of perception, particularly the relationship between figure and ground. Rather than presenting a stable or singular image, his compositions invite viewers to move between what is seen immediately and what slowly emerges through closer observation. Figures and forms are first constructed through recognizable visual structures, then gradually deconstructed through overlapping shapes, interruptions, and spatial ambiguity. This push and pull across the picture plane challenges the eye to continuously reorganize the image, creating moments where foreground and background compete, merge, or dissolve into one another. In doing so, the work mirrors the way perception itself functions – constantly searching for meaning, connection, and wholeness within fragmented experiences.

Blanche Ely High School Annual Art Exhibition
2026-11-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, FL, 33060, United States
The Blanche Ely Annual Art Show is a highly anticipated community event that celebrates the creativity, growth, and artistic achievements of student artists from Blanche Ely High School. Each year, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles, reflecting both technical skill and powerful personal expression developed through the school’s dedicated visual arts program. The show has grown in both attendance and impact, providing young artists with a professional platform to exhibit and sell their work while gaining real-world experience in the arts. Proceeds directly support students as they pursue higher education, reinforcing the event’s mission of empowering the next generation of creatives.

Telescope Observation and Stargazing
2026-11-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-31 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Fox Observatory at Markham Park, Markham Park Rd, Sunrise, FL, 33326, United States
This free weekly event occurs every Saturday at dark, where anyone can come, learn about the stars and view the night sky from the park. SFAAA’s telescopes take stargazing to another level, bringing stars, planets and nebulae all into focus.

Starlight Musicals
2026-11-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
For the 47th year, this concert series will feature pop, tropical rock, country and R&B bands. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic basket, cooler and friend.

Karaoke Thursdays at Al Bacaro
2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Al Bacaro, 3015 Grand Ave, Miami, Florida, 33133
Starting Thursday, June 4, Coconut Grove’s, Al Bacaro launches its new weekly karaoke night every Thursday from 7–9 p.m. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, Italian bites, and a lively atmosphere filled with crowd-favorite songs and plenty of energy. Ready to take the mic? Singers who perform will be rewarded with a celebratory shot, making it the perfect excuse to gather friends for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun.
