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The Parks Foundation of Broward County invite you to join their Third Annual ParksFest and Love & Music Day on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park. The free concert’s (parking is $5/vehicle) headline act is the 100-member Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO) and Grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres. The opening act …

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Juried category rounds are currently under way for the Miami International Ballet Competition:  Jan. 27-29, for ages 9-24. This is a collaboration of dance where local and international guest artists share the stage with awarded young dancers. Attendance is free and open to the public. Closing celebration: Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m. Founding artistic directors …

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For more than 80 years, Florida Grand Opera has been mesmerizing audiences with everything from madcap comedies to political thrillers and timeless romances. And this upcoming season, November-May, has some classic operas lined up.   Tickets for all shows begin at: $16 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (opening night $21-up) $21 …

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Chinese New Year Market Noon-9 p.m., January 21-22 Smorgasburg Miami, in collaboration with local food personality and Wok Star Eleanor Hoh, will host Miami’s largest outdoor-food market and transform aisles into a Chinese outdoor street food fair to celebrate Year of the Rabbit. Admission is free. Bring your appetite and wallet. Vendors will have a …

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Friday Flicks in Boynton Beach offers food trucks, fun activities and a movie, all free family fun. Venue: Centennial Park, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach  Parking: Free parking is offered on Boynton Beach and Seacrest boulevards Bring blankets and portable seats.  2023 Events 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. January 20 “Sing 2” 5 p.m. …

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If you appreciate outdoor events that feature live entertainment, lots of food and fun activities, a popular food and wine festival in South Florida offers a Family Day event with free entry.   Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Family Day is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 15 at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 …

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Panthers fans, watch your favorite Florida hockey team score at a free outdoor Watch Party in the Park on Riverwalk. Festivities include face painting, live entertainment from School of Rock and for purchase from Pollo Tropical and other vendors. It’s 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. January 8 at The Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard, …

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L’Viv National Philharmonic, direct from Ukraine, will perform a free, one-hour concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, at The Moss Center, 10950 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay, FL. Save the date! RSVP for free tickets will be available online starting Jan. 3. Box office: 786-573-5300. This performance is recommended for all ages and …

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All Shook Up Visitors to Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale, will have the opportunity to pay tribute to Elvis Presley, Friday-Saturday, Jan. 6-7. This weekend celebration will cover The King’s 88th birthday, with music and honoring the cultural impacts he made on the world. Friday: Free concert: 6:30-9:30 p.m. January 6 Saturday: 11:30 a.m.- 8 …

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Kick off the new year with a family-friendly music festival in Liberty City featuring food trucks, arts classes, and live music. By New World Symphony Saturday, January 7, 4-7 p.m. African Heritage Cultural Arts, 6161 NW 22nd Ave. Admission: FREE with RSVP This free festival will include hands-on activities, an instrument petting zoo, musical story …

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