Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Plan your weekend.
Cultural diversity is the theme this weekend, with events throughout South Florida designed to immerse visitors in cultures found around the globe.
The Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games on Saturday feature the sheepdog demonstrations made famous by a pig in the movie “Babe.” See live sheep-herding and celebrate Scottish heritage with bagpipe music, dancing, athletics, fiddling and singing, Scottish food and Scottish games for kids at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane. The 9 a.m.-6 p.m. event is $25 for adults and $3 for ages 6-14. Get discount tickets in advance at sassf.org. The Mardi Gras Carnival on Friday night at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach has both Brazilian and Louisiana roots. This free celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday features live music from the Miami Beach Jazz Ensemble, a magic show, and arts and crafts. Wristbands for rides and carnival games are $5, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Flamingo Park is at 1245 Michigan Ave. miamibeach.gov/ parksandrecreation
The Asian Culture Festival on Saturday and Sunday features crafts, art, music, dance and Far Eastern cuisine at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Tickets are $12, or $5 for ages 6-12. fruitandspicepark.org
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach has Family Fun Days through Sunday. Celebrate Hina Matsuri, a Japanese Doll Festival, and visit the gardens. The museum is at 4000 Morikami Park Road. morikami.org/hinamatsuri-japanese-dollfestival Weston is celebrating all kinds of cultures with the Weston World Fest on Sunday. Try authentic international foods, visit country booths with activities for kids and enjoy music from around the globe, noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. westonfl.org
And don’t forget the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach (ren-fest.com) and the Chinese Lantern Festival in Boca Raton (chineselantern festival.com), both of which transport visitors back in time with spectacles and entertainment. Other highlights: The Miami Children’s Museum is free on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of Dr. Seuss’ 113th birthday. The Seussical fun includes themed games, art projects, screenings of your favorite Seuss videos, live performances and celebrity readers. miami childrensmuseum.org “Annie” takes the stage Friday through Sunday in Miami. See one of the world’s best-known musicals about an orphan and her dog at Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Tickets start at $29. arshtcenter.org
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is also on stage through Sunday. See the familiar tale of a mermaid and her prince come to life with iconic songs, plus a few new ones, and plenty of adventure and dancing. Tickets start at $30. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. browardcenter.org
In “Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” on Friday, Minneapolis dancers hit the road with a trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes and a big brass band. “Heatbox,” the human beatbox, joins the seven-piece funk band to accompany a parade of genre-hopping music and hard-hitting percussive dance. The show is at 8 p.m. at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Tickets are $25; $15 for students. OldSchoolSquare.org