June
1-30 “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones,” presented by History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale, showcasing significant moments in LGBTQ+ history in South Florida’s arts, culture, business, media and political landscapes in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Open during mall hours at the Galleria, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. historyfortlauderdale.org.
5 “A Place for Pride’’ and “50 Years: The Stonewall Uprising,” two Historical Society of Palm Beach County exhibits celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, open with a co*cktail reception, viewing and presentation by The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Executive Director Robert Kesten. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Free. RSVP required at info@pbchistory.org.
7 Yoga Flow on the Veranda – A Tropical Treat, an all-level slow vinyasa yoga flow with Lisa Pumper leading the 75-minute class. Participants can enjoy the tropical surroundings after the class, exploring on their own or joining the group for a walk under the tree canopy. 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. $20 members; $25 nonmembers. bonnethouse.org/events.
8 The Second Annual International Ocean Film Festival, presented by the Guy Harvey Foundation, celebrates World Ocean Day and 21 years of ocean-inspired films while helping to provide hands-on STEAM experiences for Broward County students. Guy Harvey Foundation CEO Jessica Harvey will make a presentation. A raffle and silent auction will benefit the Guy Harvey Foundation’s education and outreach initiatives. 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. $20 students; $50 general admission; $150 VIP. guyharveyfoundation.org.
11 “Morikami Gardens: A Conversation about Art, History, Design & Healing,” about the history of the museum and the challenges in making a Japanese garden in South Florida, with Florida Atlantic University art history professor Emily Fenichel and Michiko Kurisu, the gardens’ designer. The talk is part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU’s lecture series,
hosted by The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Vintage Gym at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $30 OLLI members; $35 nonmembers and guests. delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.
12-15 The 32nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam, a four-day festival of spoken word and performance poetry tournament with more than 200 poets competing for cash, prizes and a to be-crowned champion. Various locations in Pompano Beach. $25 festival pass; $15 workshop pass. pompanobeacharts.org.
13 Hot Fiddle, a performance by violinist Ashley Liberty and pianist Daniel Strange begins The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series’ 39th year. 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables. $35-$50. communityartsprogram.org.
14 Santana & Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024, bringing both bands to South Florida for an evening of rock music. Carlos Santana occupies a place on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Counting Crows is known for the hit single Mr. Jones from the band’s first album, which sold more than 7 million copies in the United States. 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $106-$296. myhrl.com.
14 Dissonance, a play about race, love and friendship, written by and starring Marci J. Duncan and Kerry Sandell, and directed by James Webb. Longtime friends Angela, a Black woman, and Lauren, a white woman, have a conversation about race while opening a cafe in a historically Black neighborhood. 8 p.m. at Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. $45. artsgarage.org.
14-29 Peter and the Starcatcher, a Florida Atlantic University Festival Repertory Theatre 2024 production and theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels. The story, “explores the depths of greed and despair … and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.” Times vary. University Theatre, 777 Glades Road. $15 students; $27 adults. fau.edu/festivalrep.
15 The Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, celebrating the historic Stonewall Riots and the start of the LGBTQ+ human rights movement. The family-friendly Block Party Festival will have all-day entertainment with seven stages followed by a Glow Night Parade at 8 p.m. 3 to 11 p.m. on Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. $13 for age 12 and up ($10 presale through June 14); VIP available. Stonewallpride.lgbt.
15 Pop Up and Shop Up, a monthly Saturday artisan market with local handcrafted items. Attendees can also visit the plaza’s stores and restaurants. 2 to 7 p.m. at The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton. bocacenter.com.
15 The 38th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a day of volleyball, DJ, raffle, prizes, lunch, dinner and beverages benefiting Ann Storck Center, a Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit that enriches the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Teams can participate in the beach volleyball tournament in competitive or recreational divisions. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beach House, 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. $30-$400.
annstorckcenter.org/volleyball.
16 Juneteenth Fathers of Freedom: An Evening of Dinner and Jazz, a family-style dinner and concert on Father’s Day, featuring the Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet. The evening also will celebrate Juneteenth, the nationally recognized day of emancipation of enslaved people. 6 to 8 p.m. at Field House at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $100.
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20-21 South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert II: Affairs of the Heart presents piano trios by composers Mikhail Glinka, Anton Arensky and Sergei Rachmaninoff featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Christopher Glansdorp (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano). Attendees can meet the musicians and enjoy champagne and light bites at a free reception following the performance. 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables. 7:30 p.m. June 21 at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale, 4849 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. $15 students; $35 general admission. southfloridasymphony.org
22 Yacht Rock Gold Experience will kick off the Aventura Summer Concert Series with four lead singers accompanied by a six-piece rhythm section. They perform hits of the late 1970s and early ’80s from bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia and Boz Scaggs. 8 p.m. at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura. $50-$55. aventuracenter.org.
27 The Living Room Concert Series wraps up with a performance by singer Karina Iglesias, a Miami native whose style infuses R&B, boleros, gospel and hip-hop. She was a top 16 contestant on NBC’s The Voice in 2013. 7 p.m. at Blanche Ely House Museum, 1500 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach. $10. pompanobeacharts.org.
July
5 Get down with KC and The Sunshine Band, celebrating its 50th anniversary with the Party Zone Tour 2024. Led by Harry Wayne Casey, known as KC, the band has sold more than 100 million records since the 1970s. 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $40-$80. myhrl.com.
9 Florida’s Highwaymen: African American Landscape Painters and the Fort Pierce Art Phenomenon, a discussion about the 26 self-taught artists who used a “fast painting” technique to depict Florida landscapes from memory and experience starting in the 1950s. Brian McConnell will explore their journey as they sold paintings roadside in Florida. The talk is part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU’s lecture series hosted by The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Vintage Gym at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $30 OLLI members; $35 nonmembers and guests. delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.
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