Community and entertainment events starting April 17

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This is a list of reader-submitted public events, virtual and in-person. CDC physical distancing and other guidelines may apply. Use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.

40th International Orchid & Bromeliad Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17. Features flowering plants and garden supply vendors. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955. Flamingogardens.org/events. $15.95-$21.95.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17-24. This unique exhibition invites viewers to step into the universe of the greatest masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from an up-close, life-size, and Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776. armoryart.org/michelangelo-2022. $17.50-$29.70.

Bubbles & Bunnies, 2-6 p.m. April 17. Not only will the Easter Bunny pay a visit, but families can also enjoy entertainment with live music, interactive performances and life-size games. The Lawn at Dania Pointe, 139 S. Compass Way, Dania Beach. 833-800-4343. daniapointe.com. Free admission.

‘Intimate Apparel’ by Lynn Nottage, 2 p.m. April 17. A lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination and resiliency. Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-514-4042. palmbeachdramaworks.org. $59-$94.

Suddenly Last Summer, 5-6:30 p.m. April 17. Stage play by Tennessee Williams. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org. $35.

Broward Center Spring Spectacular, 8 p.m. April 18. Music, dance and theater performances, a theatrical sneak peek of Seussical Jr., and Broadway choreography. Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org/events. $5.

Impact 100 Palm Beach County Grand Awards Ceremony, 5:30-9 p.m., April 19, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-336-4623. impact100pbc.org.

A History of Palm Beach, 4:30-5:45 p.m. April 20. Features author Russell Kelley, via Zoom. 561-883-0999. iliretirement.org.

Women of the Resistance, 6:30-9 p.m. April 20. Boca Synagogue Sisterhood hosts guest speaker and author Judy Batalion for this Passover program and honors “Woman of Valor” Lottie Nilse. Temple Beth El, 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton. Register online at bit.ly/3O7zfa9. $36-$54.

My Name is Maryan, 11 a.m.-noon. April 21. Public Exhibition Tour with Curator of Education Amanda Covach. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211. mocanomi.org. Free.

Interfaith Cafe, 7-9 p.m., April 21, hear a presentation and discuss pertinent topics. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach.

Piano Slam 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 21. Dranoff2 Piano’s classical, hip-hop and spoken word mashup. Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. bit.ly/3K8Vfz0. Free with reservation.

Do We Control Nature? 5-9 p.m., April 22, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., April 23, MAD Studios, 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach. Interactive audiovisual projection exhibition, in honor of Earth Day, focused on exploring the human relationship with nature. yeswearemadarts.com/event.

Funny Women of a Certain Age, April 22-23, Featuring the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people in comedy. Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. kravis.org/events/funnywomen. $45.

Florida Outdoor Expo, April 22-24, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Vendors, displays and presentations on activities from biking and water sports to backyard living and camping, archery and more. bit.ly/3CIo1n6. $10-$15.

24th annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, Opening Night 7 p.m. April 22, film and party $55. Festival runs through May 1. The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami. 305-751-6305. See outshinefilm.com/venues for other venues. Indiv
idual movie tickets start at $8.

Boca, 8 p.m. April 22-May 22. Comedy follows a group of retirees who, between golf, bridge and Botox, can be found bickering, gossiping and living it up like they’re teenagers again. GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1119. bit.ly/3j9vR0n. $35-$65.

Earth Day performance, 8 p.m. April 22. Features vocalists Victor Valdez, Vincent Connor and Terry Barber. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. 877-311-7469. aventuracenter.org/events. $32-$57.

Coral Springs Earthfest, 9 a.m.-noon. April 23. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. 954-344-1117. bit.ly/3DHgndc Free.

Earth Day celebration, 10 a.m., April 23. Features a DJ, with family activities, rock-climbing wall, farmers market and more. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. 954-452-2510. Free.

Community Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 23. Barry University, 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-899-3278. bit.ly/3r4sZpA Free.

Earth Day Spring Cleaning, noon-4 p.m. April 23 Space of Mind, 102 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Features a day of gardening activities, eco-friendly DIY, clothing swap, and a special meditation. 877-407-1122. bit.ly/3uxcvc4. Free.

LGBT+ Elder Living Resource Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. 561-541-3700. bit.ly/3E2nld4. Free.

Jane Austen Society lecture series, 2-3 p.m., April 23, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. bit.ly/3uasfRP 561-868-7701. Free.

Rapunzel: 2-3:30 p.m., April 23-24. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. From the team behind the mega-hit TV series, “Friends,” comes a wickedly funny, musical interpretation of this classic Grimm’s fairy tale. 305-444-9293. actorsplayhouse.org. $25-$30.

Bluegrass in the Pavilion, 3-5 p.m. April 23. The Tim Raybon Band, with High Fidelity. Concert held in a one-of-kind setting featuring Flagler’s Railcar No. 91. Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833. flaglermuseum.us/bluegrass-in-the-pavilion. $35. Reservations required.

Pines Day, 4-8 p.m., April 23, Celebrate the city’s 62nd birthday with activities, entertainment, vendors and more. Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. pinesday.com. 954-392-2116.

Contempo! 7-10 p.m. April 23 opening reception; exhibit runs through June 10. The Box Gallery, 811 Belvedere Road B, West Palm Beach. 786-521-1199. theboxgallery.info. Free; donations accepted at the door.

Lang Cook Live! 7-9 p.m. April 23. Museum of Contemporary Art, 12220 Griffing Blvd., North Miami. Features Terrestrial Funk under the glow of the Electric Tree. 305-893-6211. bit.ly/3M1pmJr. Free.

Crack up Cancer, South Florida, 7-10 p.m. April 23. Comedy fundraiser. Savor Theater, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-599-3473. kendraskisses.org. $40-$125.

Florida Grand Opera, Fellow Travelers, 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 23, 25, 26; Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Lauderhill Performing Arts Cente
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, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. 800-741-1010. bit.ly/3uedptF. $20-$200.

Spring Choir Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 23. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, 401 SE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-201-6843. bit.ly/3v1Qvon. Free.

Steps for SOS 2022 5K Run/Walk, 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 23. SOS Children’s Villages Florida. FLA Live Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-420-5030. stepsforsos.org.

Spring Ballet Gala, 7:30 p.m., April 23, This repertoire, performed by the Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, includes the famous classical Pas de Deux and neoclassical pieces by Vladimir Issaev, guest choreographers and international dancers. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. bit.ly/3uE58zx. $35.

SOS Ocean Conservation Day, sponsored by Tortuga Music Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 24. Profits from silent auction benefit sea turtle feedings at the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House. Features music, food and vendors on the beach. The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach. Register for the beach cleanup 9-11 a.m. at bit.ly/37iGECC. Free.

11th annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, 7 a.m. April 24 hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Event is community-driven to raise awareness about drunken driving and underage drinking. 877-ASK-MADD. Free.

Bavarian Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 24, American German Club of the Palm Beaches, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. americangermanclub.org. 561-967-6464.

Jews of Florida: Centuries of Stories, 1:30-2:30 p.m., April 24, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Registration required bit.ly/3j8kwgW. 561-868-7701. Free.

Clarinet Recital, 4-5 p.m. April 24. Features Ana Victoria Mattos, winner of the John Philip Sousa Award, and winner of the Concerto & Aria Competition at FAU. Ascension Lutheran Church, 2929 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-732-2929. ascensionlutheranchurch.net. $12.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (Books Alive, From Page to Stage), 1 p.m. April 25. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. 954-462-0222. bit.ly/38iXn9h.

An Evening with Telly Leung! 8 p.m. April 26. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-7922. oldschoolsquare.org/cabaret. $60-$115.

Upcoming and long running

Broward Women’s Choral Group Rehearsals, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through April 27. Weekly. Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-942-8711. facebook.com/browardwomenschoralgroup. Free.

VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 2 p.m. through April 27. VIP Upstairs-Downstairs Tours 2-4 p.m. on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3MR2kGi. $40.

Concerts, 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 28, closes the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s season. Wednesday at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; and Thursday at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St., Miami. Call 954-522-8445. or email [email protected]. Tickets available online at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksv. $15-$95.

Yom Hashoah Event: 7-8:30 p.m. April 28, Temple Sinai of Hollywood, 1400 N 46th Ave, Hollywood. Join Temple Sinai of Hollywood, Temple Solel and community partners for a free communitywide program for Yom Hashoah. 954-987-0026. sinaihollywood.org/form/Yom-HaShoah-2022.html. Free.

SunFest, April 28-May 1. Downtown West Palm Beach at the Intracoastal Waterway, 100 S. Clematis St. Features music, food vendors, entertainment and more. sunfest.com. Daily ticket $30-$35 youths; $55-$50 adult.

Sunshine and Stories, 10 a.m.-10:45 p.m. through April 29. For families with children up to 5 years old. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703. bit.ly/36mxnJ8. Free.

Drop In Improv Class, 8-9 p.m. through April 28. Common Grounds Brew & Roastery, 1517 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. 561-706-5128. theimprovu.com/classes. $10.

Art, April 29 through May 15, presented by Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale. 954-678-1396. EmpireStage.com. $35.

PurpleStride Broward-Palm Beach, 7-10:30 a.m. Florida Atlantic University, Lot 27, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Join the fight against pancreatic cancer in your own way and from anywhere in South Florida. 877-2-PANCAN. purplestride.org/browardpalmbeach. Free.

Hearts United Community Day, 9-10:30 a.m. April 30, Food For The Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Food For The Poor’s Hearts United Community Day on April 30 will bring together volunteers to sort and pack hygi
ene items for disaster relief kits. 888-404-4248. foodforthepoor.org/heartsunited. Free.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, 10 a.m.-noon, April 30, Tai Chi instructor Carol Willis-Holden leads a synchronized and soothing demo of Tai Chi. There is also a brief history video as well as a chance to practice the basics. Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres. bit.ly/3LMbGSc. Free.

Celebrate Earth Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 30. Animal encounters, crafts, environmental presentations Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-233-1400. Free.

Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show, April 30-May 1. Fort Lauderdale Beach, 1500 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. bit.ly/3LMfh2E.

Baila Conmigo: 2-6 p.m. April 30, Peter Blum Family YMCA, 6631 Palmetto Circle S., Boca Raton. Have fun with family and friends with Latin music and marketplace. bit.ly/3rhY2hY. 561-395-9622. Free.

Cultural Saturdays on the Lawn at Dania Pointe, 6-10 p.m. Saturdays through April 30. Dania Pointe, 139 S. Compass Way, Dania Beach. 833-800-4343. daniapointe.com. Free.

Rock The Park: Across The Universe, 7-10 p.m. April 30, Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW Second St., Plantation. Enjoy a night of your favorite Beatles hits with the band Across The Universe. bit.ly/3Kz3aWH 954-452-2506. Free.

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, times vary, through April. Features 80 films shown in-person and streaming. See five films for $59; other packages available. Call 561-558-2520 or visit bocajff.org.

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday through May 1. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-233-1757. Tickets available at the gate or online at mounts.org. $5-$12.

Boca Raton Garden Club 1 p.m., May 3. John Goss, horticulturist and owner of JG Tropical Plants, will present Botanical and Propagation. Boca Raton Garden Club Clubhouse, 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. bocaratongardenclub.org. 561-395-9376. Free.

This Is Our Youth, 7:30-10 p.m. through May 1. Following the 48-hour stolen money spending spree of three rich, bored, very lost young souls at the brink of adulthood in New York City. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-666-2078. bit.ly/36VE05W.

Tai Chi and the Study of the Tao Te Ching, Finding Health, Harmony & Happiness, 12:30-2 p.m. through May 3. Lifelong Learning Classrooms, Ely Myerson Continuing Education Hall, Florida Atlantic University, Building CEH 31D, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-297-3185. bit.ly/3Dmi1Rj. $35-$130.

First Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. March. 4-May 6. Downtown Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. 561-243-1077. downtowndelraybeach.com/artwalk. Free.

The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films, 9:30 a.m., May 6, Featuring red-carpet awards show and live awards show at 10:30 a.m. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Road, Jupiter. RSVP by email to [email protected] or call 561-233-1000.

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing, May 6-8, Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminar. Fishing locations vary. Send email to [email protected]; visit ladiesletsgofishing.com or see facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing. 954-475-9068. Registration fee $79-$89.

Boca Bacchanal, May 6-7, Festival weekend supports the heritage education programs of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum and the Boca Raton Historical Society. [email protected]. 561-395-6766. Fundraiser tickets $200-up. bocabacchanal.com.

Senior Spelling Bee, 11:30 a.m., May 10. Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-450-6888.

Dance Performance, Palm Beach County, 8 p.m. May 12, Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Duncan Theatre 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489 or [email protected]. $20-50.

Dance Performance, Broward County, 7:30 p.m., May 13, Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489 or [email protected]. $20-50.

City of Tamarac presents Movies In The Park, 8 p.m. through May 13. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620. Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Free.

Dance Performance, Aventura, 8 p.m., May 14, Limón Dance Company joins Dance NOW! Miami for Program III. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. dancenowmiami.org. 305-975-8489 or [email protected]. $20-50.

Checkmate! 9-11 a.m., May 14. Mayor’s Chess Challenge with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis. Pembroke Lakes Golf Club Nineteen Restaurant, 10500 Taft St., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com/specialevents.

C[h]oral Stories and Collective Actions, 6-8 p.m. through May 15. Unique and diverse bodies of work that recognize the urgency of preservation. Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274. artandculturecenter.org/choral-stories. $4-$7.

May Seabirds on the Bay: Sunset Cruise, 7-9 p.m., May 15, Sunset birding cruise tour of Biscayne Bay, scan the mangrove shoreline of the Crandon rookery for brown pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds, and over 30 species of birds, presented by the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. pelicanharbor.org/seabirdcruise. 305-762-7633. $50.

Wildflowers, Book Signing, Native Plant Drawing, and More, 7:30 p.m., May 17. The Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, hosts Roger L. Hammer, author, naturalist, photographer for a presentation on wildflowers in Palm Beach County. UF/IFAS Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-247-3677 or palmbeach.fnpschapters.org. Free.

Mindbender Mansion, May 21-Sept. 4. Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. coxsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

Art Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., May 21-June 9 Featuring work created by students from Art of the Phoenix, the Armory Art Center’s outreach program for youth in trauma recovery. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. bit.ly/37i05vx

Juxtaposition, 43rd annual student art exhibition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through May 25. Broward College’s Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6843. calendar.broward.edu. Free.

Hyundai Air & Sea Show, May 28-29, Air and sea demonstrations, music, tents, vendors, entertainment, Display Village and more. Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. USAsalute.com. Starting at $45.

First Friday Jazz Jam, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through June 3. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-0805. goldcoastjazz.org. Free.

Daddy Daughter Dance, 6-9 p.m., June 4, Greenacres Community Center Banquet Hall, Greenacres. For fathers and all father figures and for daughters age 4 and up, featuring dinner, dessert, dancing, photos, fun and games. Advance registration required. No ticket sales at the door. 561-642-2090. bit.ly/3rzWznF.

Pinecrest Gardens Blooms at Night with Bruce Munro: Forest and Field of Light, 6-9 p.m. through June 21. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org. $20.

Broadway Artists Intensive Junior, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-July 1, One-week introductory session for students ages 9-13. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. See audition information at thebroadwayartistsintensive.com.

Enriched Life Discussion Group, 7-9 p.m. through July 20. Via Zoom. 305-968-1257. myenrichedlife.com/workshops. Free.

Second Sunday by the Shore, The LOOP, Las Olas Oceanside Park through July. Bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences. bit.ly/3HW0lxy.

Miami Record Fair, noon-5 p.m. through July 30. Dig through thousands of records and sway to live local DJ sets, Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 786-303-4819. instagram.com/terrestrialfunk.

Hip-Hop for Kids, 5:45-6:45 p.m. through Sept. 27. For kids in grades K-5. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703. bit.ly/3wOvXm6.
Free.

Mystery Dinner Show., 6-9 p.m. weekends through Dec. 17. Hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. 866-496-0535. eventvesta.com/events/11515/t/tickets. $61.99.

Butler House Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 17. The James D. and Alice Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 954-429-0378. deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com.

Sons of the American Revolution, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Dec. 17. Meets monthly and open to the public, hosted by the Fort Lauderdale chapter. Genealogical guidance, history and education related to the Revolutionary War. Outback Steakhouse Meeting Room, 2725 S. University Drive, Davie. 317-748-3651.

Nonperishable food donations. The Salvation Army of Broward is in need of food items to help replenish its Food Pantry for upcoming community distributions. Drop off weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1445 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-712-2431. salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale.

Venues

Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St, Hialeah. Named after the famed pilot who took her last flight from Miami in Hialeah in 1937. Bike trails, skateboarding, fishing and more. 305-685-8389. miamidade.gov/parks/amelia-earhart.asp

Ashanti Cultural Arts virtual classes & events. 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.

Bonnet House, offers self-guided tours Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and hosts special events. See website for family summer specials with times and dates. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Check website for pricing. bonnethouse.org.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts, online classes for all ages. 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.

Broward County Library. See what’s new and stay connected. Find upcoming events and classes. Read newspapers, magazines, listen to music and watch movies with a free eCard that can be used to access a wide variety of eContent from a computer or mobile device. Visit broward.org/library. Free.

Butler House Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, April 16-Dec. 17. The James D. and Alice Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach. 954-429-0378. deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com.

Butterfly World, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Self-guided tours, gift shop, workshops and lectures. 954-977-4400. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $22.50-$32.50. butterflyworld.com.

Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Features immersive installations, contemporary art, interactive art pieces, and expanded museum store. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org. In-person visits noon-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $8-$15.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” 18-hole conservation-themed Mini-Golf Course and quarter-mile-long outdoor science trail. coxsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Offers tours, videos and educational activities. Lectures and presentations are open to the public for free. Must register. See bit.ly/2H0OBPU.

The Frank to you: Virtual workshops & lectures. In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.

Gumbo Limbo. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Mondays noon-4 p.m. Aquariums, sea turtle rehabilitation, gift shop, nature trails. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 1-3:30 p.m. daily. 954-463-4431. histo
ryfortlauderdale.org/museum
. $15. Free for military and children under 6.

Kravis @ Home The Curtain’s Up! Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome.

Lion Country Safari, open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive through the wild animal amusement park and take photos of lions, giraffe, elephants, rhinos, primates and more. Safari Falls Splash Park is open daily, weather permitting and is included in admission. Park is 20 miles west of West Palm Beach at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. 561-793-1084. lioncountrysafari.com. $30-$37.

Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Model airplane filed, target range, bike trials. markhampark.com/ 954-357-8868.

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. Located in the heart of downtown. See website for list of events. 561-822-2222. bit.ly/3ud03ho.

McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday by appointment only. Only a limited number of visitors in each group. Call 561-790-2116. No children under 5 permitted. Escorts provided. McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 12943 61st St. North, West Palm Beach. $25-$35 a person. mccarthyswildlife.com or follow on Facebook.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233 morikami.org.

Mounts Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. See the new permanent installation in the Tropical Forest Garden that offers three imposing 20-foot statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, humanlike figures located on Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile. 561-233-1730. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org. $10-$12.

Museum of Science & Discovery. Offers on-site educational activities for all age groups, plus resources, and high-quality programs ranging from story time to science demonstrations, as well as virtual learning. MODS, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube. Prices vary; some activities are free.

Nova Southeastern University, Lifelong Learning Institute. 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 [email protected]. $30 a month or $15 each.

Okeeheelee Nature Center Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach. Nature preserve featuring pine flatwoods and wetlands. Animal encounters. 561-233-1400. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/pages/okeeheelee-center.aspx

Palm Beach County Library digital events. Many classes and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things. Whatever piques your interest, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Register for digital activities online at bit.ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary.org.

Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. home to hundreds of animals and 190 species, many of them endangered. palmbeachzoo.org.

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1279 NE 79th St., Miami. Pelican. Guided tours, animal encounters, Pelican feedings. In-person and online presentations, Seabird cruises. pelicanharbor.org. 305-762-7633.

Pompano Beach Arts, Virtual exhibitions feature Space Shuttle Challenger. 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.

Riverbend Park. Features morning nature walks, Loxahatchee Battlefield tours, archery, bike rides, fishing and birding. Location: 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-741-1359. Many activities are free, some $5-$10. Make online reservations at pbcnature.com.

Spanish Monastery. Construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux was begun in the year 1133 AD in northern Spain. In 1925, William Randolph Hearst purchased the Cloisters and the
Monastery’s outbuildings. They were dismantled, packed in more than 11,000 wooden crates, and shipped to the United States. Today, the venue serves parish of St. Bernard de Clairvaux at16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. spanishmonastery.com/.

Yellow Green Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday every week. Features fresh fruits, vegetables, eat-in stations and take-home delicacies, plus artisans, vendors, plants and unique items. YG Market, 3080 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954-513-3990. Paid parking, three lots. ygfarmersmarket.com.

Young At Art is open mall hours, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Westfield Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Features one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits and programming by South Florida-based artists. $8. See youngatartmuseum.org for online activities.

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami. Fifth largest zoo in the United States and as a subtropical facility, cares for a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas. zoomiami.org.

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