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 front-rowseats to hear and see some great musicians— from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change. The Science ofNature:
10 a.m. Oct. 11. Join the Gumbo LimboNature Center on Facebook Live to celebrate the incredible journeys of migratory birds. Learn to identify the bird species that visit warmer winter climates around theworld, with a focus on Florida snowbirds. Attendee backyard observations arewelcome and encouraged. For ages
10-up. 561-544-8605. gumbolimbo.org. Free. FAUTheatre Lab Goes Virtual: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Florida AtlanticUniversity’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents a Playwright’s Master Class, followed by reading and talkback 4-6 p.m. for “One Last Shot,” a new audio play by Jeff Bowe. Zoom master class
$30; reading $15. Series continues Sundays through October. See fau.edu/theatrelab. Veteran Stand Down
Court: 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 12. Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and Legal Aid Service of Broward host this virtual specialty court docket where low income or at-risk homeless veterans can get help. Requires a computer, mobile device, or telephone. Register for Zoom link by email: VetClinic@legalaid.org or call
954-318-4524 and leave a message with name and contact information. browardlegalaid.org or
bit.ly/2FRWo27. Free. Best SellingAuthor Lisa See: 4-5:30 p.m. Oct.
12. Virtual presentation by NewYork Times bestselling author of “The Tea Girl ofHummingbird Lane,” hosted byNational Council of JewishWomen, Greenacres City.
973-476-4592. Register at ncjwpalmbeach.org. $25. Stonewall Literary Book Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 12. Topic: Sex Toys of the Gods. The Stonewall Literary Book Club meets on Zoom the 2ndMonday of the month. Hosted by StonewallNationalMuseumand Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register for link at
bit.ly/3646rM1. Free. Celebrate Indigenous PeoplesDay: 7 p.m. Oct. 12. NortonMuseum of Art presents the Vista series finale that features Tloke Nahuake, a ceremony with traditional Aztec music and dance. Call
561-832-5196 or email info@norton.org. Visit norton.org/vista for details and see the finale on the museum’s YouTube channel.
Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society ZoomAuction: 7-11p.m. Oct. 12. Register for Zoom link by sending email to auction@flos.org or call
954-336-4948. Visit flos.org for details on monthly Zoom meetings. Free.
Order a Rumtoberfest@Home meal from Bahama Breeze and enjoy a free online Caribbean concert for “Rumaway Monday.” Oct. 12: Chesley Rolle. Visit BahamaBreeze.com.
AmericanHeritage SchoolVirtual Open Houses: Oct. 13 and Oct. 17 for Palm Beach and Broward counties. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit ahschool.com. Spaces limited, RSVP recommended asap.
Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo Prepares aHearty Favorite: 2 p.m. Oct. 13. The next Cooking with The Galleria free virtual series is on Facebook Live. Learn howto cook bonein, dry-rubbed pork chop with German red cabbage. See bit.ly/3itfARb.
Tribeca Film Festival Presents Picture a Scientist: 4 p.m. Oct. 13 and18. Chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter forwomen scientists. For ages 12-up. Free access; registration re
quired. smdcac.org. Take a FrontRowSeat
to Science: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 14: Chemical Biology& Cancer Drugs; Nov. 12, Can Microbiome Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?; and Dec. 16, Silencing the HIV Reservoir. Free with reservation; register at frontrow.scripps.edu or contact frontrow@scripps.edu.
Poet and EssayistRoss Gay: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 14. Discussion of “The Book of Delights” in Zoom meeting. Florida Atlantic, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. RSVP at 954-856-8079 or fau.edu/arts. Free.
Train the Brain Campaign FeaturesWrite to HealWorkshop: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14. Build resiliency with self-care and self-talk. Self-empowerment leads to self-improvement. All ageswelcome. For more information on the Palm Health Foundation’s behavioral health services email info@phfpbc.org. Register for Zoom link at TraintheBrainPBC.org. Variousworkshops through Oct. 31. Free.
Dinner at the Square Topic isMail-inVoting:
7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Virtual fromBroward College in Fort Lauderdale.
561-985-2418. RSVP for link at bit.ly/2Sfv5kL. Free.
Call forVirtualoso Talent Show: Submit entries by Oct. 15. Virtual talent showopen to anyone in South Florida from age 3 to 103. Enter with a
2-minute family friendly video at virtualosotalentshow.com. A $10 application fee required for each submission. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Artists and CharitiesHand inHand. For details email info@virtualosotalentshow.com.
JAFCOInMy Shoes: 11 a.m. Oct. 15. Celebrate the
10th anniversary and honor devoted families who are raising children with developmental disabilities. Virtual fromSunrise.
954-368-1879. RSVP at
bit.ly/2HPf3w0. $118-up.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series, Virtual Edition: 12:15 p.m. Oct. 15. Join curatorial consultantDerek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of the month through Feb. 11, as he guides you through theworld of the Ely Family. Presented by Pompano Beach Arts. Join Facebook Live at
bit.ly/34qJujM. TimWeiner Discusses The Folly and the Glory:
5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Weiner traces the roots of politicalwarfare— the conflict America and Russia havewaged. Presented by Florida AtlanticUniversity, Boca Raton.
954-856-8079. fauf.fau.edu/PBBF-Weiner.
$8-$10. FAUstudents, faculty, alumni free.
MADBall for theMuseum of Arts and Design:
6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Tickets
$750-up and can be purchased at madmuseum.org. Donations can be made at
bit.ly/2SskcMP. Guests will be able to access the celebrations by registering for the Zoom link.
For the FirstTime in Forever with Josh Gad:
7-9 p.m. Oct. 15. TheDavid Posnack JCCinvites you to an exclusive online event fromDavie. 954-434-0499, ext, 321. dpjcc.org/forever.
$50.
The Symphonia at HomeFeaturesWeekly 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 frompast concerts. For more information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-376-3848.
SawgrassNature Center& WildlifeHospital
Fundraiser: Ends at noon Oct. 16. The project will provide Title-I schools with free educational programming. Resources will be geared towardK-12 classes to bring them an immersive environmental science experience. Donate at: sawgrassnaturecenter.org or bit.ly/3mQcU3a.
American Foreign Policy Lecture Series: Noon- 1p.m. Oct. 16. Jeffrey Morton, FAUprofessor and Foreign Policy Association fellow, discusses key issues fromFlorida AtlanticUniversity, Boca Raton.
561-297-6124. Tickets:
bit.ly/2HqqJoM. $15-up. Recordings released Fridays on Vimeo. Available through Dec. 31.
SusanG. Komen FloridaHostsVirtual ‘More than Pink’Walk: 9 a.m. Oct. 17. To register visit facebook.com/ komenflorida. For information about supporting thewalk to benefit breast cancer research, contact Denise Mariani at denise@komenflorida.org. To learn more, call 561-514-3020, email walk@komenmiaftl.org, or visit komenflorida.org or
bit.ly/2Rb8Njw. Also, see Publix SpecialKBOGO promotions during October for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Informative Session for SingingAuditions via Zoom: 10-11 a.m. Oct. 17. Students in grades 2-12 can register to perform with Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. Send queries to information@yspb.com. See yspb.org/audition for requirements and howto submit your virtual audition MP3.
Friends of Jupiter BeachVirtual Food& Wine Festival: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 17. This virtual 2-day auction fundraiser ends at
6 p.m. Oct. 18 and offers fun online presentations.
561-748-8140. Register to get link at fjbfoodandwine.org. $26 to commemorate the 26 years of Friends of Jupiter Beach. COVID-Relief Concert Series, JazzAid: 8p.m. Oct. 17. Enjoy cool (virtual) jazz while fundraising for World Central Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. Online series streaming fromthe Banyan Bowl. Series continues through April 10.
305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid.
$15 per show.
Broward Symphony Orchestra PresentsA LittleNightMusic: 7p.m. Oct. 18. Presented by the Visual& Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840. Register at bit.ly/3jqIJxs. Free. FAUlectures Series: 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Author Mitch Albom discusses his latest book, “Finding Chika.” FAU’s Osher LifeLong Learning Institute lectures are on Zoom. $10 each. RSVP at fau.edu. Series continues through Dec. 8.
Engage at GableStage with Online Theater Series: (ongoing) World premiere short-formworks by the finest local artists. Recordings online.
305-445-1119 or visit
bit.ly/39UsNiV or gablestage.org. Free. Virtual Ukulele Play and Sing AlongHour: 4-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Presented by the Florida UkuleleNetwork (F.U.N.) and Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7444.
bit.ly/2GFcIn2. Free.
HotTopic Discussion — Election CampaignAds & Polls: Noon Oct. 21. Panel of experts presented by the League ofWomen Voters PBC. Register for Zoom link at lwvpbc.org/events. Free.
Virtual Grief Camp to Help Children Deal with Loss: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19. Space is limited. Club Seahorse application at
bit.ly/33ZQkxY; email: kkintz@trustbridge.com. Hosted by Trustbridge on WebEx. Supplies delivered to your home before camp. Free to attend. Hats OffNonprofit AwardsNominations:
Anytime nowthrough Oct.
19. Nonprofits First honors members of Palm Beach County’s nonprofit sector for their dedication to service with the 4th annual Hats OffNonprofit Awards. The public is invited to submit nominations online.
561-910-3891. HatsOffAwards.org. Free. FLITE Connection
Virtual Fall Mixer: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22. Join via Zoom. Virtual, fromFort 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.
Petdemic: 8 p.m. Oct.
22-Nov. 1. Performed by Broward College theatre students, this original play was written for Zoom and directed byMariah Reed. Visual& Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840. RSVP for link at
bit.ly/2F0xtJj. 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.
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/virtualevents. Free.
‘AskHanna’ is a Free, 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 andwellness related information and answers through a live chat with health advisors who provide immediate responses. AskHanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
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 toNational GeographicMagazine and is
founder of the@NatGeo Photo Ark project. Virtual awards ceremony $25-up. marinelife.org/connect/ goblue.
‘Live fromour Living Room’@ NewWorld
Symphony: 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Virtual concerts on Facebook, YouTube; also on the
1st and 3rd Fridays inNovember and December. Plus, archived concerts available to stream. Visit NWS Digital atNWS.edu, Free.
EULALeague@ 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. Virtual Liver LifeWalk:
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. Gift of Life Steps for
LifeVirtual 5K: Now through Oct. 25. Event is dedicated to raising awareness for blood stem cell and bone marrowtransplants. Virtual, from Boca Raton.
917-982-2900.
giftoflife.org/virtual5k. Various levels: $30-$60.
Broward College Symphonic Band Presents TheNewNormal: 2p.m. Oct. 25. Music during
COVID-19 by the Visual& Performing Arts Department, Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6840.
bit.ly/3lcGKgF. Free. TheHeritage Project Presents The Afro-Latinx Music Experience: 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Zoomwebinar 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
and15 minutes of audience Q&A. Register at
bit.ly/2Rx8L5X. Free. Wines forWildlife:
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-1p.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.
3rd Annual Purple Pajama PartyVirtual 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 fromDelray Beach.
561-265-3797. See
bit.ly/3izRioh or avdaonline.org. Free event; donationswelcome. Spread Love Fundrais
ing: Through Oct. 31. Business for the Arts Broward announced that proceeds fromsales of signed limited edition prints of Cey Adams’ “Love” mural will benefit BFA’s programming. Virtual fundraising campaign fromFort 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.
BrowardTeacher/ EntrepreneurHome OfficeMakeover Contest:
Enter through Oct. 31. BrightStar CreditUnion will reward one deserving Broward teacher or displaced entrepreneur affected by theCOVID-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. ‘MissionUnited’VirtualHappyHour: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Hosted byUnitedWay of Broward. Programs supportU.S. military service members, veterans and their familieswith 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 throughMay. Includes artist introduction, a PowerPoint presentation, followed by an open discussion. Register for Zoom link at elleschorrphotography.com. Free. Lunch with Art LectureVirtual Edition: 12:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Join curatorial consultantDerek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month as he guides you into theworld of the Ely Family, all while you enjoy your lunch. Presented by Pompano Beach Arts. See on Facebook or
bit.ly/2YwsqXv. Science OffTap Series — CSIWildlife: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12 features “Mangroves on theMove.” Presented by the FloridaMuseum ofNatural History andUniversity of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute on Zoom. Visit
bit.ly/3lNZUKP. Free. Boca History101— A Virtual Lecture Series:
Noon-12:30 p.m., Thursdays, throughNov. 12. This
10-part virtual series. Topics include: A Brief History; PioneerDays; Addison Mizner and the 1920s; and Boca DuringWorldWar II. Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society andMuseum. bocahistory.org. $25. bit.ly/2Yf0W8u. RSVP: 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&Asessions. 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.
BrowardHouse SMARTRideReimagined: (upcoming) Nov. 20-22. Historically it’s been a 2-day165-mile ride from Miami toKeyWest. This year, riders are being challenged to ride wherever they are thatweekend. Anyone can participate by committing to log the miles, minutes, or any other measurablemetric of a physical challenge they choose. Register at thesmartride.org or browardhouse.org. NSUArtMuseum Extends Exhibits: (ongoing) Transitions and Transformations will be on view through January; plus I PaintMy Reality: Surrealism in Latin America and William J. Glackens: From Pencil to Paint will remain until spring. TheMuseum in Fort Lauderdale begins its new exhibition season Nov. 21with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum.org. Palm Beach Photographic Centre: (ongoing) Virtual exhibition runs now throughNov. 28. Members Showfeatures the 24th annual juried exhibition. Also on display is an exhibition showcasingworks by young people, ages 10-17, fromthe summer’s virtual FOTOcamp. See theworks atworkshop.org.
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