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Treat yourself to live entertainment outdoors.  Groove N Grub events in 2026 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 16 with reggae music and entry is free. The featured band is Jah Steve and the Counteract Crew.  The event is at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek. Bring your own seats and …

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Fresh air. Live music. Food trucks. Pack a blanket. Entry for Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise is free.  Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and …

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Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz concerts featuring a live band and food vendors.  Events 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in 2026 include: May 15:  Kedash Untouchable Band September 18 October 16 Venue: Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 Bring your own blankets, chairs & …

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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: February 20. Acoustic Fingers March 20. Revibe April 17. Spider Cherry    May 15. Joey Calderaio June 19. No event because …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Cecilia St. King, singer-songwriter. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.  Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. Jazz concert. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are permitted at some events. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation …

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The City of Deerfield Beach is producing a free All That Jazz concert series under the stars on selected Friday nights. The events are at various parks, so bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase. Here is the upcoming schedule: Friday, May 8. John D’Amico Entertainment Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Ninth …

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The City of Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment outdoors at different venues. Music Under the Stars  Music Under The Stars events are the second Fridays of the month, except in June, July and August. Bands perform on the Great Lawn, at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Live events, when offered, usually …

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Delight in an indoor performance that focuses on the red, white and blue.  Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds is the featured band in a patriotic performance in 2026 at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, with free entry.  The event  is at South Plantation High School, 1300 SW 54th Avenue, Plantation 33317. Parking is free.  The performance …

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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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