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Dance, food and handicraft vendors, exhibits, fashion shows and art representing India are featured at Namaste Indian Festival in Pompano Beach. The event in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, February 1, with an opportunity for free tickets. Register on the Namaste Indian Festival website for free tickets. Festivities are at Pompano Beach …

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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 and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2025 is February 14-23. The displays feature the work of local and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection and light sculptures. Displays …

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Renowned international and local performers are among in the exciting slate of artists featured at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach. Jazz Fest Pompano Beach in 2025 is Friday and Saturday, January 24-25, with some performances at the beach. Food vendors and art vendors are featured at the events. Entry is free, and registration online is requested. …

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Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in the downtown area. The event in 2025 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 26 in the 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard, and entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment including DJ Bumi Vikina Peacock Dancers Symon Plante Matthew …

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Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King  holiday. The federal holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2025 in Broward include …

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The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. The FIU School of Music celebrates its …

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Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Sunday January 19, and entry is free. Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and …

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The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Festival in Davie features a variety of live performers and events. If you purchase your tickets for the music festival prior to the event, you’ll save about $8 to $15. The festival in 2025 is Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2  at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 SW 65th Way, …

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The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is once again being celebrated at the 48th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 18-20, 2025 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Historical Coastal Communities.” Hours are: Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday, …

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Behold! The 74th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is happening Jan. 18-19, 2025. Held on the lawn of the University of Miami Campus  in Coral Gables on Stanford Dr. in front of the Lowe Art Museum, this free festival features more than 200 juried artists. Displayed artwork includes wood, watercolor, photography, oil and acrylics, …

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Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

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