Events for all
Memorial weekend activities you can share.
WhileMemorialDay honors those who have fallen to protect our freedom, the longweekend also provides an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. From dance parties to doggie happy hours, barbecues and beer releases, this weekend has plenty of entertainment options for adults and families. Here’s a selection of theweekend events.
Art
Artisanal Market, 521 NWFirstAve., Fort Lauderdale; 6-10 p.m. Saturday
More than 40 local artistswill exhibitwork at this free artwalk in FAT Village. Expect to find work in paint, chalk and paper, along with vendors selling baked goods and vintage clothing. Parking will be limited. Admission is free.
Indie Craft Bazaar, 100 SWThirdAve., Fort Lauderdale; noon-5 p.m. Sunday
The Indie Craft Bazaar claims to be the “largest of its kind in Broward County,” according to the event’s Facebook page. More than 65 vendors will set up shop among Revolution Live, America’s Backyard and Stache in downtownFort Lauderdale. Stache’s coffee barwill serve Panther Coffee, while bars throughout the fair will serve $3 mimosas and other adult beverages. Admission is $5.
Beach
Great American Beach
Party, 300 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday
The eighth annual Great American Beach Party returns to the intersection ofA1Aand Las Olas Boulevard for a free, familyfriendly, all-day affair. Six bands will perform reggae, rock, funk and country on two stages. EddieMoney, knownfor hits such as “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “TakeMeHome Tonight,” performs at 4:45 p.m. Additional entertainment includes a classic-car showfrom11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a sand-castle contest from10:30 a.m. to 1p.m. The “family fun zone” is open from11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with face painting, bounce houses and wildlife exhibits. Amilitary tribute takes place at 2:30 p.m.
May’sDogs, Beaches
and Brews, 911Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale; 5-10 p.m. today.
Spend some quality time with your furry friend at the beach, nearA1Aand Sunrise Boulevard. You and your dog can soak up the sun and sand from5 to 7 p.m. before heading to theWorld Famous Parrot Lounge for happy hour from7 to10 p.m.. Everglades Angels Dog Rescue will be onsite, accepting donations and raffling off prizes such as baskets with dog toys or wine. Those who donate $5 to Everglades Angels Dog Rescue will receive a free drink. Please note: Pets must have permits to play on the beach. Permits start at $7 and can be purchased through Parks andRecreationAdministration.
Beer
FemAle BrewFest, 517 NWFirstAve., Fort Lauderdale; 1-5 p.m. Sunday
The first FemAle Brew Fest spotlights female brewers, cicerones, fashionistas and musicians. Learn fromwomen who brew beer at places such as Doral’sMIABeer Company, Miami’s J. Wakefield Brewing andWest Palm Beach’sAccomplice Brewing and Ciderworks. Ticket holders will be able to taste local and national beers. Boutiques Sugar Luxe Society and theWander Shop will be onsite selling clothing. Other vendors include Black Orchid Soap Company, Phin& Phebes ice cream and Dora’s Greek Bakery. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Brews, Blues andBBQ, 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach; noon-11p.m. Monday
At this party, 26 Degree Brewing will release a new apple-pie-amber ale beer onMemorialDay. Fifteen beers will be on tap, costing $5 to $7. E&JTexas BBQwill grill all day, serving items such as beefshort-rib grilled cheese ($12) and smoked-brisket tacos ($10). Aquinoa salad ($8) will be available for vegetarians. Meanwhile, the Blues Crusaders will perform from2 to 5 p.m. The event is free to attend.
Dancing
Cash Only, 15W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.
One of Fort Lauderdale’s newestwatering holes will host three parties overMemorialDay Weekend. Friday night’s will kick offwithAnthony Attalla, a houseDJ from Chicago. Saturday’sHi Fi party will showcase local talent with scratch master Immortal andDJ Donnie Lowe. Go through the alley entrance to enter the back room, where Shade andDJ Icey will spin tunes. Cap off the trilogy of events with hip-hop veteran Biz Markie. Friday and Sunday tickets cost $13.30 each. Admission to Saturday’s party is free.
Shiba San and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Club Space, 34 NE11th St., Miami; 11p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 27-Sunday, May 28
While doors to Space open at 11p.m. Saturday, it’s likely neither of these electronicDJswill blast off until thewee hours of Sunday morning. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, orTEED, plays a mixture of indie pop and future house while dressed lavishly. Shiba San’sGhouse sound combines his hip-hop background with deep house. Expect the party to lastwell past sunrise. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Ticketfly.
Hip-Hop
TrapKaraoke, theHangar, 60NE11th St., Miami; 8 p.m.-midnight today
Be the star of the show and take the stage atTrap Karaoke. The touring event will make its first and only stop in Miami on Friday. Sign up in advance to rap along to your favorite beats. Many of the stops onTrap Karaoke’s tour have had surprise guests such as LeBron James and Petey Pablo. Tickets cost $20 and $30. Purchase on Eventbrite.