Jazz on the Beach, Art on the Boulevard and Reggae vibrations. It’s all happening this weekend in South Florida.
Photo credit: Stephanie Pistel
Duran Duran: The Paper Gods Tour With Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers
Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami, FL
Fri, April 1st | 8:00 PM
Friday Night Sound Waves
Start the weekend off with the sounds of two-time Latin Grammy® Award winning musician, Dr. Ed Calle as he headlines the first of four JAM series performances on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Bring your beach chair and prepare to enjoy the sights and sounds.
The Hub located at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A from
Friday, April 1st | 5:30 – 8:30pm
This event is free to the public
15th Annual Barefoot on the Beach
Surf’s up for the 15th Annual Barefoot on the Beach. Hundreds of partygoers will hit the Breaker’s Beach Club for an evening of dinner and dancing all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach
Saturday, April 2nd | 7:30pm
Soap Box Poetry
The Betsy’s 5th annual ‘’National Poetry Month’ homage to Hyde Park.
The Betsy Writers Room pays homage to London’s Hyde Park Speaker’s Corner through this annual arts outreach initiative. Community poets are invited to read two poems in any language: one they’ve written and one by an influencer. All attendees will be offered copies of a CHAPBOOK containing the poetry from the 2015 Soapbox Poetry program; this year’s readers will be immortalized in a publication that will be given away next year.
The Betsey Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Friday, April 1st | 6pm
The Passenger | Florida Grand Opera
Experience the harrowing tale of a passenger on an ocean liner with her husband, who is en route to a new diplomatic post in South America. She believes one of the other passengers may have been a prisoner in Auschwitz, where she had served as an SS overseer. Her husband knows nothing of her past, and she finds herself in a perilous situation.
Adrienne Arsht Center, Ziff Ballet Opera House
Saturday, April 2nd@ 7pm | Sunday, April 3rd @ 2pm
28th Annual Las Olas Art Fair – Part II
Stroll down picturesque Las Olas Blvd as contemporary artists and eclectic boutiques gather to showcase their works of life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more.
600 East Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, April 2nd – Sunday, April 3rd | 10:00am to 5:00pm
MORGAN HERITAGE WITH MAXI PRIEST AND JUNIOR MARVIN’S WAILERS
Don’t miss a chance to see the hottest Reggae artists on one stage! Grammy Award- Winning group Morgan Heritage, chart-topping artist Maxi Priest and a blast from the past Junior Marvin’s Wailers will perform.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, April 2nd | 7:30pm
Rockin’ on the Green | Children’s Bereavement Center
Gather to indulge in hors d’oeuvres and divine dinners prepared by Chef David Schwadron, live music, an extraordinary wine and luxury item auction and a host of other activities. The best part – proceeds benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) which helps families and children adjust to life after the loss of a loved one.
Ransom Everglades Middle School , 2045 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove
Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Commodores
Classic Funk and Soul superstars grace the stage at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino.
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, Coconut Creek, FL
Sun, Apr 3 | 07:00 PM