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Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits in 2025 are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events are free. There are also Black History Month events in Palm Beach County and Black History Month …

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Opa! If you’re a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you’re in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 14-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach. There will be live …

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Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events, which include performances, and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2025 is February 14-23. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days, a parade and Deerfield Beach Art Stroll. The events include several live bands, fireworks and a kids zone. Pioneer Days in 2025 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Sunday, February 16, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2025. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Feb. 1. 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood.  Wednesday, Feb. 12. 6:15 p.m. Flint Blade, Chapman stick player. This is part of the Folk Music …

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Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park  in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 28, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at …

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If you enjoy music, food and appreciate the culture of India and Bangladesh, you’re in for a treat. The Spring Festival is being held at Sunset Cove on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, and admission and parking are free.   This festival includes entertainment, food, music, dance, vendors and family fun. What: Bangladeshi Spring Festival When: …

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Verizon serves more than 1 million customers in South Florida who subscribe to its mobile or home internet Fios service. So, if Verizon is your mobile or internet provider, check this out: What: Verizon FanFest When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025; doors open at 4 p.m. Where: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens …

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If you like food events, point your vehicle to Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk Chili Cook Off in Fort Lauderdale includes food for purchase, including opportunities to taste entries and vote on favorites.  Entry is free. The event in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at  Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. Second …

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Nova Southeastern University in Davie  is throwing a festival with plenty of features including airbrush tattoos, rock wall, bungee trampoline,  and a toddler bounce house. The festival event in 2025 is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at 3300 S. University Drive, Davie 33328.  Entry is free. Other features include: balloon artist DJ mini …

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The South Florida Bluegrass Association is hosting the 47th Annual Everglades Bluegrass Festival from Feb. 7-9, 2025 at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach. Earlybird pricing if you order online before January 15. Only $15 Friday or Sunday, $50 for the whole weekend with the extra $5 off promo which applies to single day. Gate …

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