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Grab a portable seat or blanket. Free Starlight Jam Sessions featuring live performers are offered at the Gazebo in Palm Aire in Pompano Beach the first Saturday of the month. Food trucks are at the event. Performances are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Concerts in 2025 and 2026 include: October 4. AlgoRhythm, playing ’70s, ’80s …

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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 …

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 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 – October 15, focuses on those delights. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in the festivities. Hispanic Heritage events for 2025 in Broward Pembroke Pines …

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Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: January 17: Box of Rocks February 21: Hangin with Brodie March 21 April 18: Simona Electra Show May 16: Stryder …

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Free concerts featuring local performers are featured at Lunch with Art: The LIVE Music Edition events at 12:15 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Upcoming events in 2025 include: Sept. 18: Beth Cohen Oct. 16: Karina Iglesias Nov. 20: Brandon Mack (B Mack) Dec. 18: Charlotte McKinnon Feel free to bring lunch. Light refreshments …

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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

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Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The show in 2025 is 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, with free entry. Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. and after the drone show there will be a DJ and live band. The drone show features about hundreds of lighted drones forming patterns and pictures …

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Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward. The deal is valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses and other goods, except furniture. Participating stores offer other discounts, such as a discount 0f 50% on yellow  items, except …

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If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events in September that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2025 in Broward Broward Attractions and Museums Month  Several Broward attractions offer 2-for-1 deals in September, …

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Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2025 include: 7 p.m. May 22 Betty Padgett 7 p.m. June 26 Kat Riggins 7 p.m July 24 Nicole Yarling 7 p.m. August 28 Melina Soochan 7 p.m. September 25 Marlow 7 p.m. October …

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If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

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