South Florida Sun-Sentinel (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 frontrow seats to hear and see some great performances — from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.
Salute to Vienna & Budapest, ends Jan. 3. Coral Springs Center of the Arts presents this New Year’s concert, filmed in Europe, available via livestream and on demand. $20. Tickets and info at bit. ly/37KPYvq or thecentercs.com.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, streaming on demand through Jan. 3. World-premiere live capture starring Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, presented by the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293. actorsplayhouse.org. $50.
The Entertainers by Trine Lise Nedreaas at Boca Raton Museum of Art, exhibit ends Jan. 3. See the 3-minute video loop “Pulse” from 2014. The artist shines a light on the large and the strange variety of human endeavors, both weird and beautiful. Watch the video at vimeo. com/83675504. Visit the exhibition at bit.ly/33M0kKk. 561-392-2500.
Boca Raton Museum Store Offers Member Appreciation Days, through Jan. 3. This boutique museum store has unique toys, artisan gifts, and jewelry. Each purchase helps support the Museum’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.
Conversation with Interdisciplinary Artist Felicita ‘Felli’ Maynard, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Discussion: “Ole Dandy, The Tribute,” an introspective into the imagined lives of male impersonators/ drag kings Jean Loren Feliz and Angelo Lwazi Owenzayo during the early 1900s in NYC. Presented by Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register for Zoom link. See bit.ly/2Q5v4Pc. Free.
’Welcome Home’ a Virtual Exhibition, through Jan. 6. Hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines. Features resident artists who create 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.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 7. Tribal storytelling with Kevin Locke, presented by Broward County Library from Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7402. Register at bit.ly/3mCwGht. Free on Webex.
HANDY Unity Weekend Fundraiser, Jan. 8-10, Friday-Sunday. Help support this agency that serves at-risk children and young adults 9-25 in foster care. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. Register online and complete your workout any way you like: run, walk, bike, swim, or hit the gym during the weekend. See handyinc.org. $30.
’The Signing,’ Represents the Founding Fathers Re-imagined, on view January-September, at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Artist Renee Cox dramatically recreates signers of the Constitution with modern-day women and men of color in a 12by 15-foot photograph intended to deconstruct stereotypes. 561-392-2500. See preview at bocamuseum.org.
21st annual Race for Hope, 6:30-10 a.m. Jan. 9. All proceeds support AVDA’s programs and services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Join as a virtual participant and complete the 5K on your own time. 561-265-3797. avdaonline.org/race-for-hope. $30-$40, without or with your pet.
Nonprofit MNM Theatre Company Streaming ‘Closer Than Ever,’ now and extended on demand through Jan. 10. To view the musical, see ShowTix4U.com, via the company’s website at mnmtheatre.org or on its Facebook page. 561-7257025. Tickets $20; link remains active for 48 hours.
”Art Lit: A Live Online Celebration of Art & Literature,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 9. Rhythms & Rhymes presented by Broward County Library from Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7402. bit.ly/37BTFox. Free on Webex.
5th anniversary Cabaret, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 9. Barclay Performing Arts in Boca Raton produces children’s, community, and professional theatre, with classes for all ages. Anniversary show will be livestreamed. Call 561-344-5082. See barclayperformingarts.com or get tickets at bit.ly/2KiyGht. $15.
Story Central virtual Storytelling Slam,
5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Enter a friendly competition to share true, first-person stories, not poems or essays, of approximately 5-7 minutes in length. Judges in the audience select the winner and award a prize. Enrollment required. Virtual programs and classes from Boca Raton. 561-393-7852. bit. ly/3oDodwz. Free.
Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society Monthly Meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Dr. Doug Needham will speak on “Orchid Plant Growth and Development (Part 1)” from Flamingo Gardens in Davie via Zoom. 305-308-6531. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com. Free.
Join SNMA for a Conversation, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, with director, writer, and actress Nyala Moon who will discuss her latest film project, “One Last Deal,” now touring the LGBTQ festival circuit. Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register at bit.ly/2Q5v4Pc. Free.
Reflections of South Florida, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13. Presented by local chapter of Women’s National Book Association. Virtual on Zoom form Delray Beach. 561-569-2625. southflorida. wnba-books.org/events. Free.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series, Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Jan. 14 and Feb. 11. 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. Via Facebook from Pompano Beach Arts. bit.ly/2YwsqXv.
Boca Museum Annual Fundraiser, An Irresistible Urge to Create! Event runs through Jan. 15. The Museum has invited more than 10 artists to create works of art as a very special thank you for your contribution. Donate at bit. ly/3oKuTIw.
Frontiers in Science Lecture Series, Understanding the Big Bang, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 15. Join Science Talk on “The Universe Beyond Einstein,” with Ivan Agullo, Ph.D. Virtual from Boca Raton, 561-2973254. RSVP for Zoom webinar link at science.fau.edu/ frontiers. Free.
FAU Galleries Present a Look at Our Past, Present & Future Politics, through Jan. 15. Florida Atlantic 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.
’An Irresistible Urge to Create’ Online Fundraiser, through Jan. 16. In lieu of an in-person gala, Boca Raton Museum and Art School makes it possible for patrons to donate online. Contributions support upcoming artists and exhibitions. Donations of $1,000-up will receive a specially created gift. Donate at bit.ly/3oKuTIw or see bocamuseum.org for more details. 561-392-2500.
JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl, 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Join this streaming show for some cool (virtual) jazz while fundraising for World Central Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. Presented by Pinecrest Gardens, Miami. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid. $15 a performance.
Planetary Visions: Mira Lehr from Spaceship Earth, through Jan. 16. Digital viewing of this exhibition also features a 360-degree virtual tour at the Rosenbaum Contemporary art gallery in Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. See bit.ly/35MvC5a.
Art Loft, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. on WPBT and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 21 on WXEL. New episodes will premiere on Florida PBS stations weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Features stories of South Florida museums, incubators of experimental art, guerrilla dance performances, and digital art in augmented reality. See artloftsfl.org.
’Meet the Writer’ Session, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Discover a behind-thescenes perspective of “Black Widow,” as told firsthand by Leslie Gray Streeter. Presented by ArtSmart Writer’s Academy and Kravis Center of the Performing Arts. Visit kravis.org. $15 for Zoom webinar.
FLIPANY’s 16th annual Fun Run. Participate through 23. Registrants can walk, run or bike a 5K/10K from the safety of their own neighborhood. All funds received will be used for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund to meet the physical activity and nutritional needs of local youths. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. 954-354-7269. Sign up at bit.ly/342r3Tf. $35.
24th annual Dunn’s Run. This is a 5K & 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.
’Women in High Conflict Relationships’ Online Support Group, 5-6 p.m. weekly through Jan. 28. Hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Zoom from West Palm Beach. 561-684-1991. alpertjfs.org/ events/help-women. Free.
Painting with Light, exhibit runs through Jan. 30. Features hyper-realistic photographs by Matt Stock. Artist views light as “Not something that turns on or off. It is a transitional state. Light is something gossamer and beautiful; is to be appreciated and handled with finesse and skill.” Palm Beach Photographic Centre, 561-253-2600 or visit workshop.org.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series, Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 11. 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. Via Facebook from Pompano Beach Arts. bit. ly/2YwsqXv.
Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger: Ongoing event. 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.
FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: Ongoing event. 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 event. 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.
’Ask Hanna’ is a Free, Anonymous Health Chat: Ongoing event. 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 advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
Digital Days @ Unity of Delray Beach: Ongoing event. 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.
Ashanti Cultural Arts Virtual Classes & Events: Ongoing event. 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 event. Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/ athome. Free.
NSU Art Museum Extends Exhibits: Ongoing event. Transitions and Transformations will be on view through January; plus From Pencil to Paint will remain until spring. The Museum in Fort Lauderdale began showing its new season with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum. org.
Broward Center Online Classes for All Ages: Ongoing event. 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 event. 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.
Arsht@Home: Ongoing event. 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.
Lifelong Learning Institute: Ongoing event. 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 event. In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-bystep craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-3922120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.
Peter London Launches PLGDC@ HOME Virtual Series: Ongoing event. Miami’s global dance company features artist talks, interviews with choreographers and experts, plus specialized education courses. PLGDC@HOME is streaming on PATREON. Subscriptions start at $10 a month. PLGDC.org or bit. ly/3m6GZLz.
Broward Library’s Facebook Collection: Ongoing event. Includes videos curated for all ages. Consider a recorded Zoom performance by the Miami Children’s Museum; or a “Matter of Fact Show” with MODS. You can meet an engineer from the NASA Artemis Program, take a virtual tour of Flamingo Gardens; or celebrate the legacy of Stevie Wonder. Visit bit.ly/3igsmCP or broward.org/library. Free.
Palm Beach County Library Digital Events: Ongoing event. Many activities and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things, like stories and songs about magical unicorns, or learning more about watercolor painting. Whatever piques your interest is now online, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Visit bit. ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary. org.
Frost Science Features Live Cam & Webinars: Ongoing event. See the 500,000-gallon Gulf Stream exhibit. Discover silky sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, schools of tuna, devil rays, a loggerhead sea turtle and more. Catch a video on Bird Songs & Monkey Business. Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from your living room at frostscience.org/ at-home.
Young At Art Museum in Davie Offers Art Relief: Ongoing event. Features virtual museum tours and downloadable activities and ideas for at-home arts and crafts projects. Activities include 360 views of gallery space with clickable content; iSpy 360, and lots of adventures through YAA@ Home, while learning new vocabulary words; in-depth online art classes and more. Visit youngatartmuseum.org. Free.
Pompano Beach Arts: Ongoing event. 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.
Experience ‘Art Couture’ at the intersection of Art and Fashion: Ongoing event. Take a 25-minute online tour of the exhibit at the Cornell Art Museum, presented by Old School Square in Delray Beach. Stroll by designs, from the runway to reality, as you play and pause the video at your leisure on YouTube or bit. ly/3k4q7UO. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org.
Visit Manatee Lagoon’s Virtual Learning Site: Ongoing event. Take a deep dive into the history of Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center and educational attraction in Riviera Beach. Follow Mia on the Manatee Cam. Learn what manatee observers do and complete some at-home activities, like watching the sea turtle art lesson video or downloading the smalltooth sawfish facts and coloring sheet at bit.ly/31iyHH4. 561-6262833 or visitmanateelagoon.com.
At Home With Gumbo Limbo: Ongoing event. The Nature Center offers many virtual adventures and activities for kids and the whole family. Includes self-guided beachcombing, nature detectives and videos on Facebook and YouTube. Visit the Virtual Program page. Boca residents can register for programs via Webtrac. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.
Brain Bites, Games & How does my brain work? Ongoing event. Florida Atlantic University offers Virtual Resources for educators, students, and curious neuro-explorers of all ages. Test your brain power with downloadable Brain Games with puzzles and experiments developed by FAU Brain Institute researchers. Listen to podcasts, watch videos and explore the power of your brain. Visit bit.ly/31aWfxj.