Free ‘Untapped’ events in Pompano Beach with vendors, entertainment & fire fountain

For a fun evening out that's friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you'll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry is free.

Untapped events often include a display of a fire fountain with water spouts, lights and flames, weather permitting.

Photo: City of Pompano Beach

Old Town Untapped started as a monthly street festival celebrating craft brewers and the arts. But now the event is expanded, and most first Fridays you will find vendors, food trucks, live music, a DJ, craft beers, art and more.

The galleries at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center usually are open during the event. Docent-led tours are from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. You can sign up for the tour here.

In 2024,  performers include:

• November 1 Box of Rocks
• December 6 holiday edition with lights and holiday tunes featuring Joey Calderaio 

2025

• January 3: Mama Fuma
• February 7: Bop Shop Brass   New Orleans Style
• March 7: Samantha Russell Band
• April 4: Big Rock Band
• May 2: JP Soars and the Red Hots
• June 6: Shane Duncan Band

Events are at Northeast First Street and North Flagler Avenue, including Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach  33060. For more information, 954-545-7800 & online.

Parking is offered at Pompano Beach municipal buildings, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. 33060

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