Community and entertainment events

This is a list of reader-submitted events, virtual and in-person. CDC social distancing and other guidelines apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change.

9 a.m. Jan. 31. Family friendly cycling excursion, with potluck-style grilling and no-judgment zone. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park,

4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami. 718-213-1702. virginiakeybeachpark.net.

$8 per vehicle. 305-9604614 or email info@ virginiakeybeachpark.net.

8-9:30 p.m. Jan. 31. This intimate 90-minute Chamber Opera takes place over three decades during AIDS crisis and features soaring melodies and music. Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE

2nd Ave., Miami Shores.

561-302-0993. FGO.org.

$65.

Feb. 1-5. Features art lessons and story times, watch feedings and see presentations from Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center. See visitmanateelagoon. com/manateefest. It’s free. Follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/ManateeLagoon.

9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Feb.

1-April 24. The winter and spring schedules for in-person art classes and workshops are now available for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Suite A.

954-340-5000. Register at coralspringsmuseum.org.

$62-up.

6-7 p.m. Feb. 1. Discussion with Douglas C. Evans, executive director of The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach and Marjorie Waldo, president and CEO of Arts Garage in Delray Beach. RSVP ASAP with Debbie Calabria at 561-472-3330 for instructions on how to connect via Zoom. Or, visit palmbeachculture.com/ cocktails Free.

6:307:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Jackson will discuss the concept of queer architecture. Stonewall National Museum and Archives,

1300 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. stonewall-museum.org/ public-programming/. Free.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 to support SOS Children’s Villages. Details at sosflorida.com. Tickets

$150; raffle $100. Visit bit.

ly/3qQXc9j.

7 p.m. Feb. 5. Traditionally the Winter Ball is a black tie event held at The Breakers Palm Beach and is the highlight of the Palm Beach social season that supports the Boys & Girls Cubs. This year’s event will be held virtually. RSVP at 561-6833287 or visit bgcpbc.org.

$1,000 donation.

7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 6. Join the fight against childhood cancer as a participant and help raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Markham Park, Special Event Field, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. 786-4224774. events.hakuapp.com/ stjuderide. $50.

The “In Time of Protest” exhibition curated by Rolando Chang Barrero features “Louder,” among others on display at the Miramar Cultural Center. The exhibit runs through March 14 in the Ansin Family Art Gallery at the MCC.

all while you enjoy your lunch. Via Facebook from Pompano Beach Arts. bit. ly/2YwsqXv.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb.

13. Some Salon participants in the past have used this event as a springboard to exhibit at Art Basel. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

954-462-8190. artserve. org/portfolio-item/the-salon. Free.

7 and 10 p.m. Feb. 13. Online musical comedy via livestream reunites some members from the Laffing Matterz cast in this satirical presentation with two performances. 954-2180299. P3Theatre.biz.

$29.99-up.

8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27; March 13 and April 10. Enjoy this streaming show for some cool (virtual) jazz while fundraising for World Central Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. Presented by Pinecrest Gardens, at the Banyan Bowl Amphitheater, Miami. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org/ jazzaid. $15 a performance.

10 a.m. Feb. 14. This monthly feature on Facebook Live facebook.com/ GumboLimboNatureCenter features a naturalist guided lesson on coastal ecology topics. Videos of previous lessons available online. Recommended for ages 10-adult. Free. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton. 561-544-8605 or gumbolimbo.org.

noon-9 p.m. through Feb. 17. Broward College Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6843. bit.

ly/2N2JsJP. Free. browardvpa.com/events. Free.

4 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets are

$15. FAU faculty, staff and student tickets are free, and members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Society also can receive a discount. To register, visit fauevents. com.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Features “The Architectural History of the Stranahan House” with Anthony Abbate. Proceeds benefit educational programs.

954-524-4736. stranahanhouse.org/events. $5-$10.

Celebrate the Mars Perseverance Rover landing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 20, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale. Learn how rovers navigate the surface of Mars through interactive games; craft and launch stomp rockets; and explore the surface of Mars and how meteorites impact geology. See mods.org/tickets. $19-$24.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Feb. 20. International Artist, Hunt Slonem debuts this new collection of previously unreleased artworks. New River Fine Art, 822 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-5242100. newriverfineart.com. Free.

3 p.m. Feb. 20, with virtual Heritage Fest. Free on YouTube and Facebook Live. RSVP at bit.ly/3sUZwxH. Also see the Zoom webinar for the Heritage Project presentation of The Business of Show: Black Culture as a Commodity at

5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Register for free at bit.ly/3sU007t.

5-6:30 p.m. weekends through Feb. 28. Variety show in Fort Lauderdale features a revolving cast of the best in cruise ship and local talent. Empire Stage, 1713 SW 14th St., Fort Lauderdale. 518-330-2775. empirestage.com. $35. Get

$10 off with code SAVE.

1-5 p.m. through Feb. 28. This exhibition from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection includes historic American Bibles and religious texts, many of which have rarely been displayed. The Society of the Four Arts, 102 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7227. fourarts.org. $10; children under 14 free.

1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays through March

4. Weekly webinar will focus on aspects of film writing, acting, directing and editing. Recommended films are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other online sources. See the film and attend the class for a lively, interactive discussion on Zoom from Boca Raton. Institute for Learning in Retirement, 561-883-0999. bit.

ly/39Eok4g. First class gratis.

daily through March 7. Artist Reginald O’Neal will showcase a detailed mural depicting his cultural heritage and narratives relating to Miami’s Historic Overtown neighborhood, in a powerful depiction of past and present. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211. mocanomi. org. Free.

6-7 p.m. Weekly through March 9. Meets via telehealth from the Faulk Center for Counseling, Boca Raton. 561-483-5300. Visit bit.ly/3990A8g for schedule of more support groups. Teen group is free. Separate adult group meets at the same time for a monthly donation of $10.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily except Sunday, through March 10. Features works by significant brown and Black artists. See Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & 2D Studio, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. 561-3073330. lighthousearts.org.

$5.

’In Time of Protest’ art exhibition, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday through March 14. Curated by Rolando Chang Barrero, exhibit features “Louder,” by Aaron Schwartz, among others on display at the Miramar Cultural Center in the Ansin Family Art Gallery. 954-602-4525. miramarculturalcenter.org.

Learn in your own home. Join at youtube.com/user/ iraweisburd, from Kings Point in Delray Beach. 561-901-1200. Free.

Ongoing. “From Pencil to Paint” by William J. Glackens will remain until spring at the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale. See new exhibition with the South Florida Cultural Consortium and more virtual tours at nsuartmuseum.org.

Play Readers’ Series: Race On The American Stage, 3-5 p.m. through March 28. Via Zoom from Fort Lauderdale. 954-6107263. bit.ly/3pfPzJi.

$15-$30.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 28. Nearly 70 paintings and works on paper by older brother Charles, the exhibition presents a small, intimate selection of works revealing a Jackson Pollock little known to the general public. The Society of the Four Arts, 102 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-6557227. fourarts.org. $10; children under 14 free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 31. Displayed in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, this group of painted fiberglass sculptures are inspired by the portrait series of the Italian Mannerist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. The Society of the Four Arts, 102 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-6557227. fourarts.org. Free. Open weather permitting.

noon-5 p.m. through March 31. Features historic photographs, contemporary images and the Coral City Camera, provides visitors an opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting and preserving Biscayne Bay. Dade Heritage Trust,

190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami. 305-910-3996. dadeheritagetrust.org/ exhibits. Free.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through April 3. Drawing 140 works from its esteemed permanent collection, the museum’s current exhibit portrays a collective narrative of Japan’s majestic history and thriving culture. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-4950233. morikami.org/ current-exhibitions.

$9-$15.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through May 9. More than 100 dealers offer art, pottery, jewelry, paintings, furniture, rugs, sculpture, curios, books, posters, knickknacks, clothing and more. Lincoln Road,

1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-4991. antiquecollectiblemarket. com. Free.

$4.99-$12 each or $59-up for packages; link good for

72 hours. Public welcome.

daily, weather permitting. Butterfly World features self-guided tours, gift shop, workshops and lectures with tips on gardening and planting host plants for butterfly caterpillars. Watch videos on YouTube at bit.ly/2CuyZ5e. Shop for gifts, plants, ladybugs or pupa. 954-977-4400. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com.

on view through 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.

7-9 p.m. Thursdays through December. Weekly Zoom meeting to get your dose of ideas, conversations and lessons for living a more fulfilled and enriched life. Virtual, from Miami. 305-968-1257. myenrichedlife.com/workshops. Free.

Ongoing, 1-3:30 p.m. daily. Spend a couple of hours exploring Fort Lauderdale’s rich history and finding out about the pioneer families. History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org/ museum. $15. Free for military and children under 6.

Ongoing. John Chakeres’s photos of the early years of the Space Shuttle program have been acclaimed worldwide. 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.

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.

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. Live chat with health advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.

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.

Ongoing. Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.

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.

YouTube channel. Includes clarinet, mallet, snare drum, timpani, flute, trombone, viola and more. See MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

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.

Ongoing. 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.

Ongoing. 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.

Ongoing. 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.

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