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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy food …

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If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Bowlero, Dania Improv and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …

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For outdoor afternoon entertainment, local performers entertain at events at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Events in 2025 are 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in April and May. Musicians include: Friday April 25  Jonny Edwards Wednesday April 30  Chris Monteleone Friday May 2  Jeff Durham Wednesday May 7  Mike Daly Friday May 9 Dyllan …

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Register online for free tickets to an outdoor play in the park. The play in 2025 is “Sound of Music.” The venue is Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305 The play is presented May 19 through 25, May 28 through June 2 and June 4 through 9. You can register for free tickets online. …

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Rock out with free live performances in Hollywood during the Hollywood West Concert Series. Bands are featured at Boulevard Heights amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33024. Events include 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10   Shane Duncan Band, Top 40 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24  Viva, rock Parking is free. Dial 954-921-3404 for information. Bring a blanket or portable …

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Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz events featuring a live band and food vendors.  Events in 2025 include: May 16 Full Circle: Top 40 & others September 19, 2025 October 17, 2025 Venue: Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 Bring your own blankets, chairs & …

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Fort Lauderdale is throwing a beach party loaded with entertainment and activities. It’s the Great American Beach Party. The fun and free event in 2025 is 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & …

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Latin rhythms with live bands are featured at free events at a park in Fort Lauderdale. Viernes Musicals are at Riverland Park, 954-828-5320, 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Feel free to bring seating and snacks. In 2025, events include: 7 p.m.  Friday, April 11  Orquesta Calle Sol 7 p.m.  Friday, May 9 Mikey’s …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2025 include: Saturday, February …

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