Garfield Creator Jim Davis Explains Why Cats Rule the Internet

Garfield creator Jim Davis is well aware of the internet’s cat obsession. In fact, he’s got an upcoming strip about it. “But if I told you the joke, I’d have to kill you,” he deadpans, before cracking his paternal composure with a chuckle. (He did tell me, and I’ve chosen…

Making Space: Beyond a Room Opening Reception and Panel Discussion

Join the Girls’ Club Collective for the opening of Making Space: Beyond a Room, a guest exhibition of works from the private collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz at the Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery of Broward College Central Campus, curated by Girls’ Club former interns Sofia Bastidas and…

Food & Wine Pairing with a Silent Auction

A Premier Silent Auction Event at Seasons 52 Palm Beach Gardens benefiting Little Smiles Foundation. This will be an evening filled with award winning wine tastings paired with Seasons 52 fresh selections of seasonally inspired food. Thu., Nov. 20, 2014…

The Dust Bowl Part 1

This powerful documentary directed by Ken Burns recounts the impact of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and includes first-hand interviews with its survivors. Thu., Nov. 20, 3 & 6 p.m., 2014…

Karaoke Nights

There’s no cover to show off your vocal chords at Karaoke Nights at Seven Seas, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thu., Nov. 20, 2014…

Light show

he trailer for the current Broadway tour of The Phantom of the Opera looks less like a theater piece than a sumptuous Hollywood blockbuster: gunshots, pyrotechnic flares, gold-bedecked sets, smoke and gondola excursions, and precariously plunging chandeliers. Yes, the chandelier remains a scene-stealing costar in this new production by Cameron…

Dance, demon!

Given that movies like Night of the Living Dead, Cannibal: The Musical, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show have already spawned horror-comedy stage musicals, the question is not, “Why create a musical based on the Evil Dead franchise?” so much as, “What took them so long?” The “them” in this…

Marvel Universe Live!

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Marvel Universe LIVE! is performing at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla. from Nov. 20-23 and at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla. from Nov. 28-30. Thu., Nov. 20, 2014…

“”Shop & Share” to support the Palm Beach Zoo

Come join the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society at Lilly Pulitzer this Friday, November 21st, at The Gardens Mall. Visitors will be able to shop from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 10% of any sales to be donated to the Zoo. A few of the Zoo’s furry and…

Kiss Country Happy Hour

Enjoy your favorite tunes from Kiss Country Radio while happy hour takes places at America’s Backyard from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Fri., Nov. 21, 2014…

Kiss Country Happy Hour

Enjoy your favorite tunes from Kiss Country Radio while happy hour takes places at America’s Backyard from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Fri., Nov. 21, 2014…

Tennis, Anyone?

Chris Evert’s Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic returns this weekend for another three days of fun-filled high jinx in and around the tennis court. Since 1989, tennis legend Evert has been hosting this celebrity-filled event, which has raised more than $21 million to combat drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. This…

Get Your Snow Fix

While the Miss Manners, Martha Stewarts, and other doyens of holiday etiquette might pop a blood vessel throwing side-eye at those who put up a Christmas tree before the Thanksgiving plates have been cleared and hit the dishwasher, things operate a little differently in South Florida. It’s not our fault;…

Work the Runway

What’s the one thing New York, Paris, and Milan have in common — other than being huge cultural centers and major metropolitan cities? They all celebrate the beauty and intrigue of one of the world’s most practical (sometimes) art forms: fashion. You may not have been aware, but our neck…

Puppetmaster at Work

If it seems like ventriloquism is having a moment as of late — you can thank a few tight-lipped, busy-handed entertainers who are quickly turning the art form from creeper hobby to talent-show-winning stagecraft. Just look to this year’s Miss America pageant for proof: Contestant Miss Ohio busted out her…

Fall Art Festival at CityPlace

West Palm Beach, Florida (November 17, 2014) – A new fall art festival will debut at CityPlace this weekend, November 22-23, 2014. Howard Alan Events returns to this popular venue with a new and exciting addition, the Green Garden, featuring rare and exotic plants from top growers throughout Florida. Festival…

Family Night

$5 kids meals and free line dancing lessons from 7-8:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 23, 2014…

Sunset Beach Yoga

All ages are welcome at yoga held at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday at the northern end of Delray Beach, north of Atlantic Avenue. A $10 to $15 class donation is suggested. Don’t forget quarters for parking meters. Call 561-789-2205, or visit jaihealingarts.com. Sun., Nov. 23, 2014…

Sunday Outdoor Movies

Dada Restaurant and Lounge is hosting its weekly Sunday Outdoor Movies event on the patio starting at 10 p.m. Sun., Nov. 23, 2014…

Come Marvel at Marvel

A comic-book extravaganza of gigantic proportions, Marvel Universe Live swings through South Florida this week in the midst of its 85-city jaunt across the U.S. Think of it as Comic-Con on steroids, as everyone’s favorite superheroes — including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, and even the Hulk — all partake…

Mixed Culture

eggae tunes by Mixed Culture and free grub at Lucky Tavern’s buffet (for you early birds, anyways). Mon., Nov. 24, 11:30 p.m., 2014…

Fusion All Arts Open Mic

All poets, musicians, comedians, artists, belly dancers, actors, jugglers, magicians, and closet sensations are allowed to showcase their unique skill with the audience. Mon., Nov. 24, 8 p.m., 2014…