Poetry Slam/Open Mic Night

Sign-up starts at 9 p.m., and the open mic opens around 10:30. DaDa is located at 52 N. Swinton Ave in Delray. Admission is free. Call 561-330-3232, or visit dadaofdelray.com. Tue., Nov. 18, 2014…

Karaoke

Karaoke is from 9 to midnight at America’s Backyard (100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale). No cover. Visit jointherevolution.com. Wed., Nov. 19, 9 p.m., 2014…

College Wednesdays

It’s five bucks at the door and $3 well drinks and beers, all night, to honor the college allowance. Wed., Nov. 19, 2014…

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar Is Grand, but It Doesn’t Connect

There’s so much space in Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour intergalactic extravaganza Interstellar that there’s almost no room for people. This is gigantosaurus movie entertainment, set partly in outer space and partly in a futuristic dustbowl America where humans are in danger of dying out, and Nolan — who cowrote the…

Östlund’s First-Rate Force Majeure Exposes the Act of Manliness

Ruben Östlund makes films the way sociologists devise thought experiments: by posing a hypothesis and thinking fully through its consequences. The Swedish director’s previous feature, 2011’s Play, follows a group of black teenagers in Gothenburg as they blithely coerce a trio of affluent white children to hand over their valuables…

Yogic Glow

Reading over the lineup for the JETS Full Moon & Glow Yoga Bash at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale gives off that vibe that someone with some sense took a look at the standard 20-something’s nightlife regimen and decided it’s time for an overwhelmingly blissful intervention. First, we’ll remove the…

Pink Ladies Night

Himmarshee Public House will be redefining Thursdays! Presenting a night catering to all the gorgeous ladies that are looking for the ultimate ladies night experience from 7pm – 10pm PINK Thursday offers ladies the opportunity to enjoy $3 Cocktails, Guest Celebrity Appearances, Live Music and chances to win high-end designer…

A New Title Up For Grab

South Florida’s premier mixed martial arts events company, Fight Time Promotions, ends its season with a bang (or, rather, a bombastic spinning back fist) Friday at MMA Fight Time 21, as Fight Time Promotions premieres its Featherweight Championship Title. Competing for the inaugural title will be two local standouts from…

The Exhibit

Would the viewer glean as much meaning from a solemn Frida Kahlo self-portrait had they not heard the backstory of Kahlo learning to paint as she sat, bedridden, nursing a broken pelvis? Or would Cindy Sherman’s photographs be no more than selfie worship should the viewer not see the clever…

First Friday Food Trucks

You never have to worry about finding something to please everyone’s taste buds when you’re amidst a dozen food trucks. The first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., join First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 S. Flamingo Road in Davie…

Rockit Steady Fridays

Come out to enjoy some of Miami’s underrated bands and skank the night away Friday at Five Points Lounge, located at 2608 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The $5 cover goes directly to the bands. Visit 5points­lounge.wordpress.com, or call 305-803-9014. Fri., Nov. 7, 2014…

Ballet for Young Audiences

The Miami City Ballet Academy is giving students in Broward County a chance to learn about the history of ballet and watch dance performances through its educational outreach program. Come see ballet stars inspire young audiences to learn more about dance. Fri., Nov. 7, 2014…

Not the Same Old Panthers

Sure, it’s been a ho-hum few years for Florida Panthers fans, but with an invigorated new lineup and all-star goalie, Roberto Luongo, back behind the net, the future looks promising for Cats fanatics this season. Since returning to the Panthers in March, Luongo has been racking up the records. In…

Big Dog in Town

Dog lovers are a breed of their own. We all know someone who is obsessed with her dog: She constantly shows off photos like it’s a kid, smiles adoringly while it rips apart the couch, and dresses the beast up in a tutu and takes it around town. Obviously, that…

The Sea, The Wine, The Food

Delray Beach is quickly becoming known as the foodie capital of Palm Beach County. That’s evidenced by a growing number of new establishments hitting Atlantic Avenue, as well as a growing number of tasty food affairs. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to…

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

Set sail from Oar House Restaurant and test your balancing skills with Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga. A single class costs $30 including a board and paddle or $15 if you have your own. Discounts are available on multiclass packages. Reservations are recommended, as floating mat space is more limited than…

Dark of the Moon

“Dark of the Moon,” performed on Broadway and in London theaters, will be at the Fine Arts Theatre on Broward College’s Central Campus at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $10 for general admission. Seniors and non-Broward College students can get tickets for $5. Broward…

Ultra-Thon

The 2014 Michelob Ultra Half-Marathon is the inaugural race for the Florida Storm Marathon Series. With five events in total running through next March and taking place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Sarasota, Miami Beach, and the Palm Beaches, there’s a certain regional pride added to the satisfaction of simply participating…

Basement Open Jams

Show your musical talent and hit the stage. Grab the mic and show off your vocal chords with Basement Open Jams at Dada’s in Delray Beach. Sign-up begins at 10 p.m., and the night is open to comedians, poets and all. Mon., Nov. 10, 2014…