Arts & Culture

“Everything in South Florida is refined, polished, and perfected — we are trying (without trying) to break that mold,” says neo-burlesque performer Tuesday Lee Afton. She and a handful of others in the recently formed, Lake Worth-based performance troupe Cabernet Cabaret (a group that supports and promotes an atmosphere free…

It happens every year: One moment you’re helping your mom with the dishes after the big family meal; the next you’re rolling your eyes, because she’s treating you like you’re a teenager again. As enjoyable as family time can be, the holidays also tend to bring out a lot of…

One does not need to endure a 15-hour-plus plane ride to witness the sheer majesty of an authentic Tibetan monk performance. The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance, brings members of the Drepung Loseling Monastery, in all their full regalia, to our shores. Endorsed by the Dali Lama…

It’s time for Kapow! Noodle Bar & The Dubliner throw one hell of a party to support mankind; the fourth-annual Movember Mustache Party to help create awareness for Male Cancer Month. Men grow mustaches during the whole month of November to get the word out and with the idea that…

Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, is coming to the Broward Center as part of a brand new North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever…

An interactive art exhibit of Andrea Huffman’s textile work based on the Florida environment. In addition to the exhibit there will also be two activities for community participation: the creation of a large fabric banner that park visitors can take part in, as well as an Art and Nature Family…

Michael Dean, who goes by the lowercase sobriquet dj yard, will transform the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Project Room into a pop-up record store, with vintage Rock photography by Mark Diamond. Dean, proprietor of Hallandale-based yardbird records, is one of the best purveyors of vintage vinyl in South…

An evening with the feeling of Christmas past. Snow mountain, carolers and skating rink. Tue., Dec. 2, 2014…

Fort Lauderdale author and historian Mae Silver presents her book, Too Hot To Hide: Remarkable Women of Fort Lauderdale. Learn about great women of our community such as Annie Reed and Stella Taylor. Ms. Silver will present her program as Frankee Pickett Lewis Books will be available for sale and…

Benefitting the World AIDS Museum and Education Center, the World AIDS Day Gala will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater. Featuring a performance by the renowned 60-piece South Florida Symphony Orchestra joined by an internationally acclaimed soloist, this evening of celebration will recognize…

For two decades the Holiday Fantasy of Lights has been Lighting up Tradewinds Park for Families throughout the community. Spreading holiday cheer and bringing families together. Tickets are $14 per car. Dec. 2-3, 2014…

“Toying with Science” is a fast-paced, action-packed variety show that combines circus skills, mime, original music and audience participation to explore the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums and simple machines. Using a number of science-based toys, Garry Krinsky brings them to life and then asks audience members to help…

DAS in Jupiter will be having a Tap Takeover Wednesday including specials on Cat 3, Cat 4, and Cat 5 as well as Asylum Harbor Red. It starts at 6 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3, 6 p.m., 2014…

A collective art exhibition that’s purpose is to promote a dialogue between artists, human rights activists, patients and experts in the field of biomedicine’s. The exhibition explores the impact of biomedicine on subjectivities, bioethics, identity, and biotechnologies on our culture and bodies. Dec. 2-6, 7 p.m., 2014…

The South Florida Symphony in partnership with the World Aids Museum and Education Center invite you to celebrate Life Through Music. Honoring World Aids Day, the Symphony will perform music of the theatre, Old Blue Eyes,and Louis Armstrong with special guest singers to perform your favorites. Tickets are $45-$75. Call…

Flower arrangement, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art. The Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and styles of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Class fee: $52.50 (members $45; advance registration required.) Flower fee:…

The exhibit attempts to draw attention to the rich and precious natural preserves of Broward County’s inter-coastal. In so doing, it hopes to inspire an awareness of our duty toward nature, nature’s preservation and protection of wildlife, or our endangered “littoral” creatures. Dec. 1-17, 2014…

Acclaimed as a “World-Class String Quartet” by the Palm Beach Post, the Delray String Quartet has clearly established itself as one of the cultural jewels of South Florida. Performing regularly across the region, the Delray String Quartet has been described by the press as “well-balanced and elegant,” “adding luster to…

Light Up Lauderdale is a ten week celebration of glittering holiday lights and holiday garland presented by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and the City of Fort Lauderdale. In its sixth year, this free holiday spectacular showcases the two and half mile brick Riverwalk pathway on both sides of the New River…

This exhibition celebrates the centennial of Kubašta’s birth and showcases his pop-up and children’s illustrated books. Over 100 of his pieces will be displayed, ranging from fairy tales to books on counting, history, circus, technology and animals. The Amazing Vojtěch Kubašta will transport you to a place filled with wonder…