South Florida Sun-Sentinel Palm Beach (Sunday)
Virtual community, entertainment events
By Mary Lou Cruz
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— fromthe convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.
3 p.m. Nov. 29. This family friendly holiday production is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers. Livestreamed and on demand by theAdrienne Arsht Center. Recorded Live at theNewJersey Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets to get the show link at bit.ly/2I1bh2L. $20.
UnitedWay of Broward’s ‘StayHome’ Gala, Through Dec. 1.
Due to theCOVID-19 Pandemic, UnitedWay of Browardwill hold what was formerly theMayors’ Galal fundraising event virtually this year fromFort Lauderdale. Donations will fundmany community programs and support those in dire need. Visit UnitedWayBroward.org/ StayHomeGala. $365-up.
4:306:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Participants will learn how to: Workwith health-care team, manage symptoms, learn medication how to’s, eatwell, setweekly goals, communicate better with friends and family, exercise safely and easily solve problems and relax. Zoompresentation from Sunrise. 954-745-9567. bit. ly/351J1pG. Free.
Dec. 1-31. Livestrong.comchallenges you to do 30 minutes of cardio 5 days aweek during themonth and track it in the CharityMiles app. Pledge to donate money to Back onMy Feet to support Americans affected by homelessness. Participate through the power of running, based on how many miles youwalk, run, or bike. Join the Livestrong Challenge Facebook group or see backonmyfeet.org.
AnEvening with the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten, 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 2. Cookbook author of “Modern Comfort Food,” presented byDavid Posnack JCC, Davie. 954-434-0499. dpjcc.org/ cultural-arts/ina-garten. $45. Price includes cost of book.
12thEdition of OUTshineLGBTQ+ Virtual FilmFestival, Dec. 3-6. Showcases creative films from11 countries. Virtual from
Fort Lauderdale. 877-7668156. $7.50-up. Access limited to Florida. Free awards event online 8 p.m. Dec. 6. outshinefilm.com/ buy-tickets.
9 a.m.10 p.m. Dec. 3. Aportion of the proceeds will support research for all types of cancer at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Enter: Huntington Pointe in the “Message to seller” box at checkout on thewebsite. 561-638-5456. musthaveglam.com.
Vote Online forThe Galleria’s AnnualMen of StyleFundraiser. Voting open nowthrough noon on Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit 11 local charities. Votes are $25 each at galleriamall-fl. com. Leadingmanto be announced during Facebook Live presentation at 5 p.m. Dec. 3.
SaveOurSeas Distinguished Speaker Series, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)series presents this series on the first Thursday of every month via Zoom. 954-467-6637. mods.org/ saveourseas. Free.
6p.m. Dec. 3. Join Children’s Harbor and Local 10 news anchor EricYutzy for this family-friendly holiday event with tips and tricks on howto build the perfect gingerbread house. Participants can submit a photo of their gingerbread house for a chance to win $500.
Submit fee $20. RSVP at childrensharborevents. com.
6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Features a virtual performance and art auction event to support the afterschool program. Online auction is nowopen. Fundraising proceeds are essential in building a string orchestra and self-esteem, that benefits kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Delray Beach. Formore information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-3763848. See bit.ly/3kJFVvr or register at e.givesmart. com/events/iMa.
Join theConversation with Artist Michelle Handelman, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Discussion topic is the 25-year anniversary of her documentary 1995 film “Bloodsisters.” Presented onZoomby Stonewall NationalMuseum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. RSVP at bit. ly/38ZvBgC. Free.
8p.m. Dec. 3. Environmental artist and conservationistHarvey and his daughter Jessica will co-host the event and take viewers on a tour highlighting research, education and conservation. See GuyHarvey.com. Email info@guyharvey.comor call 800-288 1227. Silent auction items available from8 p.m. Dec. 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at bidpal.net/ghofvirtual2020.
Boca Center Encourages Donations toThe Spirit of GivingNetwork for theHoliday Season.
Donations must be received byDec. 4 for time to distribute gifts to 50 local children’s charities. This is a collaborative organization with a focus on children and families in Palm Beach County. More than 65 nonprofit organizations aremembers. See wish lists for Amazon, Target and Walmart at spiritofgivingnetwork.org.
AmericanForeign Policy Lecture Series,
noon-1 p.m. Dec. 4 and
11. JeffreyMorton, FAU professor and Foreign PolicyAssociation fellow, discusses key American issues fromFloridaAtlanticUniversity, Boca Raton. 561-297-6124. bit.ly/2HqqJoM. $15.
NorthCreekExplorer 5K/10KRun& Walk Virtual Race, all dayDec. 5. This 12th annual event is sponsored byNorth Creek PresbyterianChurch. Proceeds and donations benefit the CoconutCreek Explorer Program. Run or walk on any route virtually to help. 954-675-2238. bit. ly/3nGPvkn. $35.
GhostLightSociety Virtual Celebration& BrowardCenterFundraiser, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Help save the stages! The “Superhero Soirée” will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal at home, socialize together through video chat and enjoy streamed performances. $50-up. Visit http:// bit. ly/3lAvPOF.
MasterChorale of South Florida, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Measure byMeasure#8 features Handel’sMessiah and holiday carols with artistic directorBrett Karlin. Measure byMeasure is a monthly virtual concert initiative that brings listeners an interactive online concert experience. Virtual fromFort Lauderdale. 954-641-2653. masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org. Free.
WomenVeterans VirtualMonthly Social Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Hosted byUnitedWay of Broward. MissionUnited programssupportU.S. military service members, veterans and their families with employment services, legal assistance, financial stability, education, health and housing information. Register to getZoomlink 954-462-4850 or bit.ly/3nqMfJV. Free.
Ends Dec. 8. Osher LifeLong Learning Institute lectures are on Zoom. $10 each. RSVPat fau.edu.
In Style withTheGalleria, 5: 30 p.m. Dec. 8. Join hosts CarlosMarrero and The Galleria’sMelissa Milroy on Facebook
Live, for a preview of this season’s hottest gifts. Visit bit.ly/3lNeQZl.
Holidayswith the HarborOffersVirtual Holiday CookingParty,
6 p.m. Dec. 8. Children’s Harbor helps improve the lives of childrenwhohave been impacted by trauma. This party is in cooperation with ShootersWaterfront. Participants will learn howtomake appetizers and cocktails. Children’s Harbor is in Pembroke Pines. 954-252-3072. Register for free or donate at childrensharborevents. com.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9. Event will honor FLITE Center partners, funders and frontline staff frompartnering organizations that support and dedicate their lives to impacting the lives of youth in Broward County. Email maria@flitecenter.org, call 954-540-7825 or RSVPat flitecenter.org/luncheon to getZoomlink. $50 per person.
Conversation with Artist& CommunityOrganizer Maria Bauman-Morales, 6:307:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Maria will discuss her role as artistic director ofMBDance and maintaining queerwellness and community care in the danceworld in spite of the current pandemic. Hosted by StonewallNational Museum and Archives,
Fort Lauderdale. 954-7638565. Register forwebinar at bit.ly/3nIQyAl. Free.
6 p.m. Dec. 10. Children’s Harbor, in partnership with DalsimerAtlas, will host an interactive virtualworkshop. Children’sHarbor is in Pembroke Pines. 954-252-3072. Register for free or donate at childrensharborevents.comto help childrenwhose lives have been affected by trauma.
8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 10. Professional networking and trainingVirtual onZoom fromLauderhill. 954-7462055 x125. bcoafl.org. Free.
Lunchwith Art
Lecture SeriesVirtual
12:15 p.m. Dec. 10 and Feb. 11. Join curatorial consultant DerekT. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, as he guides you through the world of the Ely family, all while you enjoy your lunch. OnFacebook Live, from the Blanche ElyHouse Museum, Pompano Beach. Visit bit.ly/2YwsqXv. Free.
Hope for theHolidays forHarmonyHouse, through Dec. 11. Fundraiser features the 27th Anniversary of theMaryRubloff YWCAHarmonyHouse. Virtual auction fromWest Palm Beach. 561-640-0050. Visitywcapbc.org or see bit. ly/3kxaeFu.
10-11 a.m. Dec. 10. TheMuseum of Discovery and Science (MODS) celebratesHanukkah with the “Science of Dreidel” virtual event via Zoom. Virtual fromFort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. mods.org/dreidel. $5-$9.95.
TheNegative Impact ofConversion Therapy onLGBTQ+ Individuals, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 11. Scientific information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices regarding sexual orientation and sexual identity of youth hosted by MentalHealth America in partnership with Broward BehavioralHealthCoalition. Zoommeeting from Lauderhill. 954-746-2055, ext. 125. mhasefl.org. $30.
5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Children’sHarbor’s 9th AnnualWinterfest
Boat Parade virtual viewing party will kick off the “Best of the Parades” special onWSVN. Winner of the gingerbread house decorating contest will be announced and guests will have the opportunity to participate in theHoliday JamAfter Party. To register, visit childrensharborevents.com ore email events@childrensharbor. org.
JazzAid Live at the BanyanBowl, 8p.m. Dec. 12. Village of Pinecrest COVID-Relief Concert Series is fundraising for WorldCentral Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. 305-6696990. Monthly through April. $15 each show. pinecrestgardens.org/ jazzaid.
6-8 p.m. Dec. 16. Virtual opening features hyper-realistic photographs byMatt Stock. Exhibit runs through Jan. 30 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre. 561-2532600 or visitworkshop.org or fotofusion.org.
6p.m. Dec. 16. Virtual fundraiser and holidaymixer hosted by Leadership Broward on Zoom. Tickets $75 per person and includes two bottles of wine and a cheese board fromPrimo Liquors. RSVPfor link at at leadershipbroward.org/event/ wine. More info at leadershipbroward.org.
Mr. Brainwash Art Exhibit, throughDec. 20. Formore than a decade, Thierry Guetta has been merging street art and pop art. See 25works presented byNewRiver Fine Art. Viewonline at newriverfineart.com/exhibitions. Free to browse artworks; sales help support the arts.
House ofHopeHoliday Toy& Donation Drive, through Dec. 21. Help this non-profit provider of substance abuse and mental illness programming in South Florida. Monetary donations of any amount will help with the budget deficit thatHouse ofHope is facing due to the pandemic. Donations can be made at houseofhope. org/donate.
Judy LevisMarkhoff Boca Raton JewishFilm Festival, daily through
Dec. 25. Presented byLevis JCC, festival features more than 30 engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking films, pluswebinars with filmmakers and cast members. 561-558-2514. bit. ly/3dJUY6s. $10-$12 per film; link good for 72 hours. Publicwelcome.
Delray Affair isOpen ThroughDec. 25. Hosted by Greater Delray Beach Chamber ofCommerce, this year’s event is online. Let your fingers do the virtual strolling while you peruse artist bios and browse cyber shops, galleries, studios and boutiques fromlocal exhibitors and vendors. Visit bit.ly/2PFtDXE.
NonprofitMNM TheatreCompany to Stream‘CloserThan Ever,’ through Dec. 31. To view the musical, see ShowTix4U.comvia the company’swebsite at mnmtheatre.org or on its Facebook page. 561-7257025. Tickets $20; link remains active for 48 hours.
Boca RatonMuseum StoreOffersMember AppreciationDays, through Jan. 3. This boutiquemuseumstore has unique toys, artisan gifts, and jewelry. Each purchase helps support theMuseum’s mission to bring art to the community. Phone orders ship directly to you. Contact the store at 561-392-2500, ext. 102, email shop@bocamuseum. org or visit bit.ly/3pCP0tr.
through Jan. 6. Hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines. Features resident artists whocreate art to provide a sort of immunity against the fear, isolation, and the chaos of these troubling times. 954-961-6067. ppines.com/studio18. Free.
FAUGalleriesPresent a LookatOurPast, Present & FuturePolitics, through Jan. 15. FloridaAtlantic University’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.
PlanetaryVisions:
Mira Lehr fromSpaceship Earth, through Jan.
16. Digital viewing of this exhibition also features a 360-degree virtual tour at theRosenbaum Contemporary art gallery in Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. See bit.ly/35MvC5a.
This is a5K& 5-Mile Walk/Run event that you can participate in rain or shine because it’s virtual, before Jan. 24, to support the Boys& Girls Clubs of Broward. 954-537-1010. dunnsrun.com. $30-$35.
’Womenin High ConflictRelationships’ Online SupportGroup, 5-6 p.m. weekly through Jan. 28. Hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service onZoom fromWest Palm Beach. 561-684-1991. alpertjfs.org/ events/help-women. Free.
VirtualExhibitions Featuring the Space ShuttleChallenger (ongoing) View“Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the PompanoBeach ArtsYouTube channel at bit.ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts.org/ virtual-events. Free.
FAU’sHarborBranch Oceanographic Institute (ongoing) Offers tours, videos and educational activities. Lectures and presentations are open to the public for free. Must register. See bit. ly/2H0OBPU.
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.
’AskHanna’ is aFree, AnonymousHealth 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 adviserswhoprovide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
DigitalDays@ Unity of Delray Beach (ongoing) Newtalks released 6 a.m. each Sunday. Virtual programs include sermon and meditation, children’s lesson, plus videos and music by musical director D. ShawnBerry, and soloistDaniel Cochran. Other programsduring theweek include podcasts, inspirationalwritings and more at unityofdelraybeach.org.
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. andmuch more. Sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach and theRotary Club. See ashanticulturalarts.org.
(ongoing) Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual fromWest Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.
(ongoing) Transitions andTransformations will be on view through January; plus FromPencil to Paint will remain until spring. The Museum in Fort Lauderdale is currently showing itsnewseason with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum.org.
BrowardCenter Online Classes for AllAges (ongoing) Free classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also followthe Facebook page to access previous videos and content. For details, see browardcenter. org and click on Education@Homeor visit bit. ly/2EhNvxA.
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TheAdrienne Arsht Center brings the best of the city’s top musicians, actors, writers, visual artists, dancers, and performerswho create and sharework you canwatch at any time. The stage may be dark, but FloridaGrand Opera, Miami CityBallet and the NewWorld Symphony are still offering playlists, videos, interviews and performances. Visit bit. ly/3abr8pH.
Lifelong Learning Institute (ongoing)
Times and dates vary atNova 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.
FromTheFrank to You, VirtualWorkshops & Lectures (ongoing) In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages canwatch video art-makingworkshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. Newcontent added regularly. The FrankC. Ortis
Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit. ly/2FtWCfE. Free.
(ongoing) Includes videos curated for all ages. Consider a recordedZoom performance by the Miami Children’sMuseum; or a “Matter of Fact Show” with MODS. You can meet an engineer fromtheNASA Artemis Program, take a virtual tour of Flamingo Gardens; or celebrate the legacy of StevieWonder. Visit bit.ly/3igsmCP or broward.org/library. Free.
PalmBeach County Library DigitalEvents (ongoing) Many activities and programsare held on Zoom. Participantsmust preregister. Download a PDFwith instructions and then sign up for things, like stories and songs about magical unicorns, or learning more aboutwatercolor painting. Whatever piques your interest is nowonline, fromengineering a paper airplane to aLatin-flavor cooking demo. Visit bit. ly/2C62OZEor pbclibrary. org.
(ongoing) Entertaining and educational videos for all ages, including, creative writing classes, visual and therapeutic arts, music, lectures, interviews, workshops, theater basics, storytelling and more. Some events have fees and specific times; others are ongoing and free. Visit pompanobeacharts.org.
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