South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Top musical acts for the summer
The calendar flips to June with some anxiety in South Florida. The season again is upon us — are we prepared?
But stress not, friends. We’ve got you. Behold, the South Florida Summer Concert Preparedness Guide, an efficient checklist of 40 popular concerts you need to know about, each blurbed in 10 words or less.
That’s Ricardo Arjona and Rolling Loud, The Black Keys and Alicia Keys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga and more than 30 other concerts — in 400 words. Relax, you can do this.
JUNE
The Gilmour Project: Psych-jam all-stars explore Gilmour’s Pink Floyd, “Dark Side.” 7 p.m. June 8, Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale. 26.50+ at JoinTheRevolution.net.
Tears for Fears/ Garbage: Pop duo helped define era’s soundtrack. We love Shirley Manson.
7:30 p.m. June 9, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $29.50+ at LiveNation.com.
The Black Crowes: Tour opener to celebrate breakout album “Shake Your Money Maker.” 8 p.m. June
9, Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. $35+ (four pack) at Ticketmaster.com.
Robert Glasper & Special Guests: Jazz provocateur, cultural conscience, as heard on “Black Radio III.” 8 p.m. June 10, North Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach. $55+ at NorthBeachBandshell.com.
Ann Wilson: Rock icon put the butterfly in Heart’s “Dog & Butterfly.” 8 p.m. June 17, The Parker playhouse, Fort Lauderdale.
$39.50+ at ParkerPlayhouse.com.
Mötley Crüe/Def Leppard/Poison/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: The true badass sang “Do You Wanna Touch Me?”
4:30 p.m. June 18, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. $25+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Keith Urban: Veteran country heartthrob on The Speed of Now World Tour.
7 p.m. June 18, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $29.50 at LiveNation.com.
Dead Kennedys/Nekromantix/The Venomous Pinks: Night of punk-rock anthems and Jello Biafra über alles. 6:30 p.m. June
19, Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale. $32 (advance at club) at JoinTheRevolution.net.
Styx and REO Speedwagon with Loverboy: Lady, when you’re with me ... Your karaoke dreams come true. 6:45 p.m. June
19, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $22.25+ (with lawn four-pack) at LiveNation. com.
Fete de la Musique featuring Delgres: Parisian blues power trio with roots in Guadeloupe. Mustsee. 7 p.m. June 21, North Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach. Free; NorthBeachBandshell.com.
Backstreet Boys: Hearing them played more these days without irony. Backstreet cred? 7:30 p.m. June 22, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $46+ at LiveNation. com.
Hombres G: Fillmore too small, Spanish pop icons playing Miami’s big house. 8 p.m. June 25, FTX Arena, Miami. $54.75 at Ticketmaster.com.
JULY
New Kids on the Block/ Salt N Pepa/En Vogue/ Rick Astley: Oh, ‘80s … We’re never gonna give you up. 8 p.m. July 9, FLA Live Arena, Sunrise. $42+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Miami Salsa Festival: Willie Colon, Grupo Niche, Jerry Rivera, Tito Nieves and more. 8 p.m. July 9, FTX Arena, Miami. $75+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Blackberry Smoke/ Elizabeth Cook: New classic Southern rock, but you’ll hear more than Georgia. 7 p.m. July 14, Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale. $35+ (advance at club) at JoinTheRevolution.net.
Whiskey Myers: East Texas country. Joe Rogan: “Whiskey Myers is the s—t.” 7:30 p.m. July 16, Pompano Beach Amphitheater. $39.50+ at PompanoBeachArts.org.
Rolling Loud: Ye, Future,
Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Latto, Saweetie, dozens more. July 22-24, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. $349+ (plus $105 fee) at RollingLoud.com.
Larry Carlton: Farewell tour from guitarist for Crusaders, Steely Dan’s “Kid Charlemagne.” 6 and
9 p.m. July 23-24, Funky Biscuit, Boca Raton. $60+ at FunkyBiscuit.com.
Steely Dan: Donald Fagen, co-conspirators play the hits, no static at all.
8 p.m. July 28, Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. $65+ at MyHRL.com.
AUGUST
Buddy Guy/John Hiatt & the Goners featuring Sonny Landreth: Blues guitar icon is joined by some kindred spirits.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale.
$39.50 at BrowardCenter. org.
The Weeknd: Singer shares music from his effusively praised album “Dawn FM.” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. $55+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Bad Bunny: Three FTX Arena concerts not enough for Puerto Rican rapper. 7 p.m. Aug. 12-13, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
$105+ (Aug. 13) at Ticketmaster.com.
Michael Bublé: Charismatic
stage presence, sings a little, too. New album: “Higher.” 8 p.m. Aug. 12, FLA Live Aena, Sunrise.
$65+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Lee Brice: Tortuga 2021 favorite brings chart-topping country to Mizner Park. 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton. $60.50+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Jack Johnson: Summer tour supports album, “Meet the Moonlight,” out June 24. 7:15 p.m. Aug. 18, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach.
$41.50+ at LiveNation.com.
Dierks Bentley: Beers are on him. Ashley McBryde and Travis Denning open. 7 p.m. Aug.
19, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $30.50+ at LiveNation.com.
Roger Waters: Is “This Is Not a Drill” tour Floyd architect’s last? 8 p.m. Aug.
23, FTX Arena, Miami. $41+ at Ticketmaster.com.
The Black Keys/Band of Horses: Black Keys trafficking excellent “Delta Kream” album. Early James opens. 7 p.m. Aug. 24, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach.
$22.25+ (with lawn fourpack) at LiveNation.com.
Santana/Earth, Wind & Fire: Inspired pairing of revered guitarist, decade-defining hitmakers. Just fun. 7 p.m. Aug. 26, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. $24.75+ (with lawn fourpack) at LiveNation.com.
Daddy Yankee: Two nights in Miami. Such is the price of “Gasolina.” 8 p.m. Aug. 27, Aug. 30, FTX Arena, Miami. $240+ at Ticketmaster.com.
Red Hot Chili Peppers/ The Strokes/Thundercat: John Frusciante is back on guitar with the Chili Peppers. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. $80+ at Ticketmaster.com.
SEPTEMBER Scorpions/ Whitesnake:
Iconic metallurgists rock you like a hurricane on farewell tour.
8 p.m. Sept. 12, Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. $81+ at MyHRL.com.
Alicia Keys: Returns to luxe venue she opened, playing for Beyoncé, Jay-Z.
8 p.m. Sept. 16, Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. $97+ at MyHRL.com.
Lady Gaga: Arbitrary date to end summer concert season? She’s Lady Gaga.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. $56+ at Ticketmaster.com.
THE PLANNER South Florida Sun Sentinel
Stay connected to professionals, industry leaders and the business community through online and in-person networking, workshops, conferences and more, in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Inquire ahead of in-person, on-site events, as some organizations and hosts continue to observe COVID-19 protocols.
June 7
Diva’s in the Trucking Industry, 9:30 a.m., discussion on importing, exporting logistics opportunities in Florida and trade grants, via Zoom. Presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. bit.ly/3taLYjs
June 8
Margate Leads Group, noon-1 p.m. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Anne Marie’s Pizza & Wine Co,
2403 N. State Road. 7, Margate.
954-796-1644. sales@signarama-coralsprings.com
June 10
Shining Stars annual Gala,
6:15 p.m. Hosted by Center for Technology, Enterprise & Development Inc. and Florida Women’s Business Center. The Indian Spring Country Club, 11501 El Clair Ranch Road, Boynton Beach.
561-573-1202.
June 11
Children’s Business Fair, 10
a.m.-2 p.m., Shop and support young entrepreneurs showcasing their business ventures. Celebrating World Oceans Day, each business will be displaying products or services that are ocean-themed or environmentally friendly. Grand Atrium at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. mods.
org/?page_id=26781
June 15
Make Your Website Work for You, 8:30 a.m., via Zoom. Presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. bit.ly/3xbghsR
Supercharged Sales Stories: Presentation Skills Training, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 15. You’re a storyteller A captivator. You’re engaging and memorable. No more boring presentations. Get started today. Virtual, Boynton Beach. 561-706-5128. theimprovu. com/presentation-skills-training/. $199. Four-week session
June 14, 16
Disaster Preparedness Webinars, 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 14; 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 16, in Spanish. Presented by the SBA South Florida District. bit.ly/3m4tv4o; in Spanish bit.ly/38ZU9IB
June 15 Job Fair,
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. June
15. Representatives from multiple industries including healthcare, government, technology, education, aviation and more. Marjorie and William McDonald Center,
17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. bit.ly/38XeTRo
June 21
Gold Coast PR Counci l,4 p.m. June 21, via Zoom. Featuring WLRN’s Wilkine Brutus, Palm Beach County bureau reporter
and producer. and Christine DiMattei, Morning Edition news anchor and arts reporter. RSVP to gary@pr-bs.net
June 23
InnHERwork Luxury Wellness Event, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23-26. Retreat featuring interactive and immersive workshops to cover the whole woman — mind, body, and soul through yoga, meditation, breath work, coaching, and more. The Boca Raton Resort, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. 571-353-1879. innherwork. com
June 30-July 1 DigiMarCon Southeast 2022,
9 a.m., The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta. Hear from speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. Network, reunite, and network. Presented by DigiMarCon Southeast. 800-805-5385. digimarconsoutheast.com.
July 20
Gold Coast PR Council,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Presentation of the annual Bernays Awards honoring local public relations and marketing campaigns. Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave., Delray Beach. RSVP gcprc@aol.com
Aug. 24
Margate Leads Group, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 24, Anne Marie’s Pizza
& Wine Co, 2403 N. State Road. 7, Margate. bit.ly/3ajyhZ8
Upcoming Deadlines E2022 Batmasian Family Grant,
apply by June 30. The second annual micro-grants program has launched, inviting inventors, idea makers, creators and entrepreneurs from Palm Beach County, Broward County and Martin County to apply. Batmasian Family Grant. 561-2993381. batmasianfamilygrant. com/.
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