South Florida Sun-Sentinel Palm Beach (Sunday)
Virtual community, entertainment events
While everyone is staying close to home, here is a list of reader-submitted opportunities to learn, take classes, contribute, stroll through galleries, or have front-row seats to hear and see some great musicians, from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.
Tribeca Film Festival Presents Picture a Scientist, 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. For ages 12-up. Free access; registration required. smdcac.org.
Broward Symphony Orchestra Presents A Little Night Music, 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Presented by the Visual & Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840. Register at bit.ly/3jqIJxs. Free.
ArtServe Live, Culture Convo, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Broward County Cultural Arts director Phil Dunlap will address issues that affect the creative economy, and the livelihood of artists and organizations. Questions and comments welcome. See on Facebook at bit.ly/3lDm6Xd or join on Zoom with ID 92992270916. Free.
Actors’ Playhouse Presents Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, Oct. 19-25. Streaming with a newly revised digital version of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. Performed by Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre on Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293. actorsplayhouse.org. $30.
Hats Off Nonprofit Awards Nominations. Anytime now through Oct. 19. Nonprofits First honors members of Palm Beach County’s nonprofit sector for their dedication to service with the 4th annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards. The public is invited to submit nominations online. 561-910-3891. HatsOffAwards.org. Free.
7 p.m. Oct. 19. Author Mitch Albom discusses his latest book, “Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family.” Presented by Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the Palm Beach Book Festival, Osher LifeLong Learning Institute lectures are available on Zoom. RSVP at fau.edu/bookfestival for link. Lecture series continues through Dec. 8. $10 each.
Vote Online for The Galleria’s Annual Men of Style. Voting open now through noon on Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit 11 local charities. Votes are $25 each at galleriamall-fl.com. Leading man to be announced during Facebook Live presentation at 5 p.m. Dec. 3.
Virtual Ukulele Play and Sing Along Hour, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Presented by the Florida Ukulele Network (F.U.N.) and Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7444. bit.ly/2GFcIn2. Free.
Hot Topic Discussion, Election Campaign Ads & Polls, Noon, Oct. 21. Panel of experts presented by the League of Women Voters PBC. Register for Zoom link at lwvpbc.org/events. Free.
Pirates of South Florida Facts & Fiction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Virtual History Happy Hour series hosted by Historic Stranahan House Museum. Proceeds support the museum’s educational programs. Email education@stranahanhouse.org or call 954-524-4736. Get tickets at bit.ly/30RbnRs. $5-$10.
Ocean Expert Exchange on Pioneering Underwater Camera Systems, 4-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22. A live webinar event with Casey Sapp of VRTUL who will share his experiences developing cuttingedge underwater cameras. Virtual, from West Palm Beach. 561-370-7370. bit.ly/34FvPpg. Free.
FLITE Connection Virtual Fall Mixer, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22. Join via Zoom. Virtual, from Fort Lauderdale. Help support those aging out of foster care and other vulnerable youth to find successful transition to independence through housing, education and employment, etc. 954-540-7825. flitecenter.org/connect. $20-$30.
8 p.m. Oct. 22-31 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Performed by Broward College theatre students, this original play was written for Zoom and directed by Mariah Reed. Visual & Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840. RSVP for link at bit.ly/2F0xtJj. Free.
Webinar of Curators for Political Pandemonium Virtual Panel, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Discussion by all curators with an invitation extended to the public. Materials deal with popular culture items. Register for Zoom link at politicalpandemonium 2020.com/events. Free.
Emerging Art From War-torn Syria, War and Hope, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 23. Virtual tours of exhibition available on the ArtServe Facebook page in Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-8190. See bit.ly/3i3DDFQ. Free.
12th Annual ‘Go Blue’ Awards, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct.
23. This year’s Loggerhead Marinelife Center event is online and features renowned photographer Joel Sartore as keynote speaker. Sartore has dedicated 25 years to National Geographic Magazine and is founder of the @NatGeo Photo Ark project. Register for the virtual awards ceremony at marinelife.org/ connect/goblue. $25-up.
‘Live From Our Living Room’ @ New World Symphony, 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Virtual concerts on Facebook, YouTube; also on the 1st and 3rd Fridays in November and December. Plus, archived concerts available to stream. Visit NWS Digital at NWS.edu, Free.
Vaccinate Broward Offers Free Vaccines, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24. For ages 4-20. Memorial Healthcare System is offering drive-up service in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Weston. Includes measles, flu, HPV and more. Register at VaccinateBroward.com.
Making Strides (Against Cancer) Walk Features Neighborhood Participation, Oct. 24. For more information on the walk and how to participate visit MakingStridesWalk.org/ BrowardFL. To dedicate a tribute to honor a life touched by cancer, see bit.ly/3drxpPA.
Guy Harvey Facebook Live Sessions (ongoing) 11 a.m. Saturdays through November. Features talks and resources through the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s (GHOF) Facebook page, including Shark Talk, an educational workbook with ocean conservation activities and games to download at no cost. See facebook.com/DrGuyHarvey. Archived videos available.
EULA League @ Broward County Liibrary, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Performances, readings, and discussions generate understanding of civic texts as end-users confront feelings of civic powerlessness with the hope of subverting them. Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7444. Join via Webex at bit.ly/33tPM2K. Free.
Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 24. Email ajackson@liverfoundation.org in Fort Lauderdale or call 570-972-9432. RSVP at liverlifewalk.org/virtualwalk. Free livestreaming event; donations accepted.
Meet The ‘Gettes by Thinking Cap Theatre, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24. A Playful Tribute to the Pioneers of the 19th Amendment.
Get ready to rock with The Suffragettes, in this unique, family-friendly theatrical online performance from Fort Lauderdale. 954-610-7263. Visit thinkingcaptheatre.eventbrite.com. $10-$20.
Fushu Daiko 30th Anniversary Concert, 7 p.m. Oct 24. Experience an evening of taiko drums playing the rhythms of Japan with jazz and rhythm & blues. Show available online until Nov. 7. For tickets, visit the Pompano Beach Cultural Center site at pompanobeacharts.org. $10.
Arts Garage Presents Bunker, 7 p.m. Oct. 24. This is a timely and thoughtprovoking one-act play that will be livestreamed from Delray Beach. Tickets $25. Livestreaming from Delray Beach for $25. bit.ly/33uN3q2 or see artsgarage.org.
Gift of Life Steps for Life Virtual 5K. Now through Oct. 25. Event is dedicated to raising awareness for blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants. Virtual, from Boca Raton. 917-982-2900. giftoflife.org/virtual5k. Various levels. $30-$60.
Broward College Symphonic Band Presents The New Normal, 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Music during COVID-19 by the Visual & Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840. bit.ly/3lcGKgF. Free.
ArtServe Live Virtual Event: Everyone Is A Critic, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Convo with Miami-based journalist and playwright Jake Cline to discuss the importance of crafting and defending subjective opinions in the arts, and where to find them. On Facebook Live or Zoom with ID 93452542078.
The Heritage Project Presents The Afro-Latinx Music Experience, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Zoom webinar presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. This is an artistic “Salon Series” with experts to examine a variety of topics affecting Black artists. Each session is 60 minutes of panel discussion and 15 minutes of audience Q&A. Register at bit.ly/2Rx8L5X. Free.
Keiser University Open House With Costumes, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Hosted on Zoom for the public to learn more about career fields and programs and chat with instructors, etc. Costume contest offers prizes. RSVP to 888-844-8404 or KUOpenHouse.com. Free.
6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Join a virtual wine tasting event, created to build awareness and promote virtual networking while having fun learning about wines and supporting a cause that matters. 954-524-4302. bit.ly/2Gsh551. $150.
Suspenseful Stories of African American Folklore, Noon-1 p.m. Oct. 30. Scary stories of African American folklore told by Chetter Galloway. Presented by Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7444. Join via Webex at bit.ly/3lheucH. Free.
Train the Brain Campaign Features Healing Workshops. Available online through Oct. 31.
Build resiliency with selfcare and self-talk. Selfempowerment leads to self-improvement. All ages welcome. For more information on the Palm Health Foundation’s behavioral health services email info@phfpbc.org. Register for Zoom link at TraintheBrainPBC.org.
The Symphonia at Home Features Weekly Series, 5 p.m. Thursdays on Facebook Live. The Symphonia hosts a variety of award-winning orchestra members discussing their instruments and sharing solo performances or videos from past concerts. For more information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-376-3848.
3rd Annual Purple Pajama Party Virtual Fundraiser. Anytime through Oct. 31. Take pictures of your participation and post them to social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). Show your support for the ending domestic violence by using #PurplePJsForAVDA. Virtual from Delray Beach. 561-265-3797. See bit.ly/3izRioh or avdaonline.org/purple-pajamaparty. Free event; donations welcome.
Spread Love Fundraising. Through Oct. 31. Business for the Arts Broward announced that proceeds from sales of signed limited edition prints of Cey Adams’ “Love” mural will benefit BFA’s programming. Virtual fundraising campaign from Fort Lauderdale. 954-940-5344. Donate at bit.ly/33VWtcX. Free to browse, prices vary.
Run, Creep or Crawl Challenge. Through Oct.
31, anytime, any place. Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. To participate, register and pay $45 at bit.ly/32C6Hi5 or see RunCreepCrawl.com for more details.
Broward Teacher/ Entrepreneur Home Office Makeover Contest. Enter through Oct. 31. BrightStar Credit Union will reward one deserving Broward teacher or displaced entrepreneur affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, who needs a new or revamped workspace in their home. Submit a short 30-60 second video explaining why you should win, plus follow and tag @brightstarcu on Instagram. See bscu.org/ makeover for rules and more details. Free to enter.
Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger. (ongoing) View “Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the Pompano Beach Arts YouTube channel at bit.ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts .org/virtual-events. Free.
Engage at GableStage with Online Theater Series. (ongoing) World premiere short-form works by the finest local artists. Recordings online. 305-445-1119 or visit bit.ly/39UsNiV or gablestage.org/engagegablestage-sun. Free.
‘Mission United’ Virtual Happy Hour, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Hosted by United Way of Broward. Programs support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families with employment services, legal assistance, financial stability, education, health and housing information. Register to get Zoom link at bit.ly/335FI07 or call 954-462-4850.
Virtual Art Salons on Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and the first Tuesday of the month through May. Includes artist introduction, a PowerPoint presentation, followed by an open discussion. Register for Zoom link at elleschorrphotography.com. Free.
Tai Chi for Seniors with Arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation offers gentle class for seniors 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Nov. 4. Regular adult class 11 a.m.-noon through Dec. 1. Classes are virtual from Sunrise on Zoom. For details and link, call the Area Agency on Aging at 954-745-9567 ext.10249 to register. Classes meet twice weekly. adrcbroward.org. Free.
‘Ask Hanna’ is a Free, Anonymous Health Chat. (ongoing) Submit queries anytime; answers provided 9-a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida PBS stations’ (WPBT & WXEL) Health Channel launched a free health counseling service. This service gives individuals access to general health and wellness related information and answers through a live chat with health advisors who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
Lunch with Art Lecture Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month as he guides you into the world of the Ely Family, all while you enjoy your lunch. Presented by Pompano Beach Arts. See on Facebook or bit.ly/2YwsqXv.
Science Off Tap Series, CSI Wildlife, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12. Features “Mangroves on the Move,” presented by the Florida Museum of Natural History and University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute on Zoom. Visit bit.ly/3lNZUKP. Free.
Boca History 101, A Virtual Lecture Series, Noon-12:30 p.m., Thursdays, through Nov. 12. This 10-part virtual series. Topics include A Brief History; Pioneer Days; Addison Mizner and the 1920s; and Boca During World War II. Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum. bocahistory.org. $25. bit.ly/2Yf0W8u. RSVP at 561-395-6766, ext. 101 or email office@bocahistory.org.
Miami Book Fair is Virtual & Free. (upcoming) Nov. 15-22. It will be a blend of prerecorded events and livestreamed, with author interviews and Q&A sessions. Some events will be available on the website for one night only. Over 170 English-language authors and 80 Spanishlanguage authors have signed up. See miamibookfair.com.
Broward House SMART Ride Reimagined. (upcoming) Nov. 20-22. Historically it’s been a 2-day 165-mile ride from Miami to Key West. This year, riders are being challenged to ride wherever they are that weekend. Anyone can participate by committing to log the miles, minutes, or any other measurable metric of a physical challenge they choose. Register at thesmartride.org or browardhouse.org.
NSU Art Museum Extends Exhibits. (ongoing) Transitions and Transformations will be on view through January and From Pencil to Paint will remain until spring. The Museum in Fort Lauderdale begins its new exhibition season Nov. 21 with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum.org.
Palm Beach Photographic Centre. (ongoing) Virtual exhibition runs now through Nov. 28. Members Show features the 24th annual juried exhibition. Also on display is an exhibition showcasing works by young people, ages 10-17, from the summer’s virtual FOTOcamp. See the works at workshop.org.
Florida Atlantic University Galleries Present a Look at Our Past, Present & Future Politics. (ongoing) Through Jan. 15. FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will debut four online exhibitions that are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues. Each online presentation will be accessible as a link at fau.edu/galleries.
Digital Days @ Unity of Delray Beach. (ongoing) New talks released 6 a.m. each Sunday. Virtual programs include sermon and meditation, children’s lesson, plus videos and music by musical director D. Shawn Berry, and soloist Daniel Cochran. Other programs during the week include podcasts, inspirational writings and more at unityofdelraybeach.org.
Food Addicts (FA) in Recovery, 9:30-11 a.m. Sundays. Zoom meeting; contact Foodaddictssf@gmail.com or call 310-422-5959. Sunday Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food issues. Normally meets at Biscayne Medical Arts Center, Aventura. Register for link at bit.ly/2GC6P9V. Repeats weekly.
Ashanti Cultural Arts Virtual Classes & Events. (ongoing) Features beginner hip hop Saturdays 11-11:50 a.m.; advanced hip hop Thursdays 6-7 p.m.; African dance Saturdays noon-1 p.m. and much more. Sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach and the Rotary Club. See ashanticulturalarts.org.
Kravis @ Home The Curtain’s Up! (ongoing) Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.
Broward Center Online Classes for All Ages. (ongoing) Free classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also follow the Facebook page to access previous videos and content. For details, see browardcenter.org and click on Education@Home or visit bit.ly/2EhNvxA.
Virtual Lessons by Symphony Members. (ongoing) Classical instrument training presented by Miramar Cultural Center and The Palm Beach Symphony on the MiramarCultural YouTube channel. Includes clarinet, mallet, snare drum, timpani, flute, trombone, viola and more. See MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
‘Voices of Race & Change’ Dialogues. (ongoing) Listen to webcasts curated and presented by author and professor Kitty Oliver, Ph.D. Topics include Growing up White; School Integration; Ethnic Diversity; and Segregation-era Memories, etc. Features real stories told by people who lived the experiences. Listen at bit.ly/3hc88K1.
(ongoing) The Adrienne Arsht Center brings the best of the city’s top musicians, actors, writers, visual artists, dancers, and performers who create and share work you can watch at any time. The stage may be dark, but Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony are still offering playlists, videos, interviews and performances. Visit bit.ly/3abr8pH.
(ongoing) Times and dates vary at Nova Southeastern University’s LLI. Features classes, presentations and programs for seniors via Zoom. Register for link at bit.ly/2Chw0wK. Call 954-262-8471 or email LLI@nova.edu. $30 a month or $15 each.
From The Frank to You, Virtual Workshops & Lectures. (ongoing) In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.
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