As a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, Sandy Gelfound spent five years dancing for stadiums full of screaming fans -- until she decided to hang up her pom-poms and convert to Orthodox Judaism. In her one-woman show "The Kosher Cheerleader", Gelfound talks, sings, dances and cartwheels her way through her decidedly "un"orthodox life, portraying several of the outrageous characters who she's...

"Miami: A Very Funny History" is a one-man look at local lore, as performed by 2017's Ultimate Miami Comedian Freddy Stebbins. Donning colorful costumes and switching from one impersonation to another, Stebbins transforms himself into characters reflecting the different cultures of this global city. The journey depicts Miami's changing landscape over time and celebrates each culture's...

Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize finalist "True West" explores what it means for humans to have a "double nature." This Tony-nominated masterpiece follows estranged brothers Lee and Austin as they meet up in their mother's Southern California suburban home -- Austin to work on his latest screenplay and Lee to scour the surrounding houses for valuable appliances. What ensues between the brothers...

Take a hilarious musical journey into the world of men who love their men furry. "Muscle Bears: The Musical" is a song-and-dance-filled romp that follows a lonely young "cub" who receives a visit from his Furry God Daddy at the very moment he is about to shave his chest. Guided by his new mentor into a sensuous world of sinew and fine, soft hair, our hero finds himself propelled toward his...

Buckle up for another wild night of theater as Island City Stage takes six actors, eight playwrights and four directors, and sets them loose to create a night of provocative, funny and thoroughly entertaining short plays that focus on the LGBT and progressive communities. Featuring work from playwrights both local and national, "Shorts Gone Wild 5"'s format is different every night, as the...

An unexpected interracial love story, "White Boy" follows the romance between a small town boy and a Chicago gang member. While falling for each other may have been easy, the two are about to face a wealth of struggles that'll challenge and strengthen their love even further. Pressing on relevant topics in today's society, from race to coming to terms with one's sexuality, "White Boy" is a...

Celebrate the holidays with TV's most beloved sit-com couple, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo from "I Love Lucy". This hilarious show includes all your favorite Christmas songs from the '40s and '50s as well as yuletide-themed comedy skits and audience participation. Lucy will perform her rendition of "The Nutcracker" and even disguises herself as Santa Claus later in the show. Ricky joins her in a...

Thanks to his multiple television appearances and best-selling books, psychic medium Jeffrey Wands has been able to reach a lot of people, and now he's appearing live at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton. Between "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Today" and "Maury", Wands is a TV veteran, and audiences have marveled at his ability to learn intimate secrets about perfect strangers. The best...

Based on interviews conducted with women from all over the world, Eve Ensler's Obie award-winning play "The Vagina Monologues" is a hilarious and deeply poignant collection of stories that gives voice to a chorus of common experiences and feelings once considered taboo. The popular show manages to be feminist without being man-hating, entertaining without being trite and political without...

"Hook Ups, Vol. 1" is a collection of new American plays about strangers hooking up via cellphone connections ... whether it's Grindr, Growler, Scruff or Craigslist. These 10-minute plays range from hilarious to heartbreaking, as they depict a variety of men all looking for a sexual connection. Expect plenty of unexpected complications, twists and turns as imagined by a diverse lineup of...

"The New York Times" called "The Good Girl" "a clever examination of sex, longing, memory, gender roles and violence." Written by Emilie Collyer, it's a sci-fi dramedy about a dystopian future where sex between ordinary humans has been banned, so sexbots are called upon to bring humans physical satisfaction. After the title character, a robot, suddenly learns how to cry and becomes more...

This 2016 Broadway musical skillfully mixes a spoof of classic catastrophe films with an awesome jukebox soundtrack to truly capture the delicious cheesiness of '70s pop culture. "Disaster!" finds a diverse group of New Yorkers attending the opening of a floating casino and disco -- only to face one massive calamity after another. From every "Airport" movie ever to epic adventures like "The...

It's the perfect prank: Rig the sprinklers on the football field so the jocks get soaked in the middle of a charity game. But as four high school friends gather together a year after graduation to discuss the plan, they soon realize just how far they've drifted apart. Filled with evocative songs about the life-defining first year of adulthood, "Glory Days" is a musical that shows just how...

Named the best show of its kind in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, "The Dinner Detective" comes to the Embassy Suites Miami International Airport to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact,...

A thrilling mix of musical theater, photography and pop music, "35MM: A Musical Exhibition" is a daring exploration of audio and visual stimulation. With a collection of original songs by award-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver, the musical features a collection of "snapshot stories." Each projected image from photographer Matthew Murphy inspires a unique song, giving a glimpse of something...

The five-time Tony-winning show that "The New York Times" called "the most exhilarating storytelling on Broadway in decades," "Peter and the Starcatcher" is the swashbuckling prequel to "Peter Pan". Inventive stagecraft and an imaginative story come together to reveal the origins of "the boy who wouldn't grow up" in this madcap music-filled adventure. The play is an action-packed journey...

Ashes, ashes, they all fell down ... When the Black Death struck the town of Louisville Kentucky, over 5,000 residents were at the mercy of tuberculosis. Under care at The Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the building still stands to this day as one of the most haunted spaces in America. Join magician Jon Ferrentino at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton when he conducts a theatrical seance, calling the...

Where does comedian ventriloquist Peter Hefty begin and his scene-stealing dummy Justin end? The fact that it's so hard to tell is part of the magic of Hefty's act, a combination of masterful ventriloquism and hilarious stand-up featuring several different dummies, each with their own personality (including outspoken party dude Frank). For years, Peter Hefty has been bringing his hilarious act...

Nasal-voiced comic Gilbert Gottfried made his name in the '80s with a season on "Saturday Night Live" and crazy promos for the then-new MTV. His big film break came with "Beverly Hills Cop II", where his improvised scene as business manager Sidney Bernstein stole the show. Gottfried's appeared in dozens of movies since and, in recent years, has become one of the nation's top voice-over...

Some of New York City's funniest comics hit the Boca Black Box stage for a weekly night of laughs that brings the high-energy fun of an NYC-style stand-up show to Boca Raton. Each week, "NY Comedy Night" features a different headliner bringing their funniest observations and rants to the Boca Black Box stage. You'll see top talents and national headliners with credits ranging from high-profile...

He's been called a "cross between Rodney Dangerfield and Ralph Kramden," but comedian Vic DiBitetto is truly a talent like no other. Famous for his frenetic pace, vivid language and punchline-a-second style, DeBitetto whips the crowd into a hilarious frenzy until the audience is gasping for breath in between laughs. His own sitcom (Hulu's "Don't Know Jack") was the latest in a long list of...

Known for his intense style and ruthless honesty, Bobby Slayton is one of America's top comics. A stand-up for more than 30 years, his act mixes hilarious rants, wicked insults and personal stories in a style that's been compared to Don Rickles. Slayton has appeared on the "Tonight Show", "Politically Incorrect" and "Comic Relief". Slayton's distinctive gravelly voice and punchy delivery have...

From his spot-on impression of a running Muppet to adopting various GPS voices, comedian Rich Aronovitch knows how to dole out laughs while bringing his zany characters to life. The veteran funnyman boasts credits including "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno", " Last Comic Standing", MTV's "Exposed", "Gotham Comedy Live" and the film "Wingman Inc." A native of New Orleans, Aronovitch was...

Gritty, blue collar comedian Carmen Ciricillo has entertained crowds at Caesar's Palace, The Improv, The Punchline and more with his jokes on drug tests, meeting his wife at Home Depot and today's generational gap and work ethic. He has appeared on The Discovery Channel, game show "Hold Everything", XM/Sirius Satellite Radio and now shares his witty everyman observations at Boca Black Box in...

Carol Leifer was the woman in the "Seinfeld" writers' room, pitching Larry and Jerry on the ideas that became legendary episodes (George's "shrinkage" problem, anyone?). In fact, "Seinfeld" was just one of many high profile shows, including "SNL", "Modern Family" and the Oscars, that have relied on Leifer's comedic brilliance. The three-time Emmy-nominated comedian has also appeared on "The...

Having launched the careers of Eddie Murphy, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Rosie O'Donnell, Paul Reiser, Jim Carrey and Judd Apatow, Richie Minervini, former owner of the legendary East Side Comedy Club, might be the greatest comedy talent scout in modern history. But as many of his proteges will attest, Minervini is as sharp a performer as any of his "discoveries" -- if not sharper. A writer and...

Although he shares a name with the famed reggae musician, comedian Bob Marley has a comedic rhythm that's all his own -- not even Shakespeare in his sonnet-mode could match the level of all-out passion he summons for his love of "chips and dip." In fact, the amount of energy Marley brings to all of his incredibly witty and relatable comedy elevates his stand-up set to performance art. The...

Get ready to meet the funniest comedian on four legs, and, oh yeah, the human who owns him, as Irving the Dog lights up the Boca Black Box with his (very) unique brand of humor. He'll be alongside ventriloquist Todd Oliver, who, along with his friends, made it to the top four in "America's Got Talent". Oliver is bringing his style of family fun across the country, so be ready to have a doggone...

Whether it's "Family Guy" or "Chelsea Lately", today's "edgiest" comedy gets its edge in large part from Chris Franjola, one of Hollywood's sharpest comic minds. Best known as a panelist and sketch performer on E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and "After Lately", Franjola is also an accomplished stand-up comic. He's performed his hilarious observations and stories about dating and everyday life on the...

Stand-up comic Erik Griffin's observational comedy covers topics ranging from his multiracial upbringing to dating and more. He's made appearances on Showtime's "Comics Without Borders" and "The Payaso Comedy Slam", as well as Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham", NBC's "Last Comic Driving" and many more national TV shows. Most recently, he landed the role of Montez Walker on Comedy Central's...

Known for her no-holds-barred take on domestic life, stand-up comic and actress Thea Vidale has not only appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", "Def Comedy Jam" and other HBO and BET shows, but she actually starred in her own self-titled sitcom on ABC and was nominated for a People's Choice Award. In 2006, Vidale made her debut with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), becoming a fan...

As a comedian who's spent a significant amount of time as an entertainer aboard one cruise ship or another, Rick Corso is more than qualified to take you behind the scenes and below deck via his one-man show "Found at Sea". You'll no doubt be on board with Corso's witty observations and keen impressions culled from a life on the waves, and he'll even bring along his fellow ship favorites,...

Known for her hilarious outlook on life and bold delivery, stand-up comic Bear Webb returns to her native Florida for this show at the Boca Black Box. An intrepid and massively entertaining performer, Webb's act covers her past career as a middle school P.E. teacher, her bizarre family life and coming out as a lesbian. She's called herself the lovechild of Ron White and Sam Kinison, and will...

Full of magical feats that are as amazing as they are amusing, comedy magician Craig Diamond's award-winning show has mesmerized audiences at resorts, casinos, night clubs and cruise ships around the world. A featured headliner at top magic and comedy spots like Caesar's Palace, the Golden Nugget and on the Holland America line for 30 years and counting, Diamond's latest show is 90 minutes of...

A professional comedian for more than a decade, Jay Stevens has been very successful at making people laugh, from churches to comedy clubs to cruise ships. He's also been busting guts with his hilarious skits and commercial reenactments. Jay's career blew up when a skit of him about to fight a cop, cuffing himself and putting himself in the back of a police cruiser went viral after just one...

Venezuelan comedian, presenter, actress and overall renaissance lady Erika de la Vega is all woman and mighty proud of it. She dishes out the hilarious perks and downsides of the female psyche via "Tú no Sabes Quién Soy Yo". In this show, De la Vega will walk you through the limited territories of the male mind and restroom struggles but also praise how plain awesome it is to be a woman. Erika...

"My Ex Was a Mistake" -- that's the English translation of Judy Buendía's latest comedic monologue, a mix of stand-up and music all performed in the Venezuelan singer-songwriter's native Spanish. Singing in different musical genres including pop, ranchera and rap, Buendía transforms into eight wildly original characters to describe in funny-'cause-it's-true detail some of her most memorable...

Eric Schwartz is a stand-up comedian, rapper, sketch player and actor who quickly transforms himself from "wimp to pimp." This self-described "Suburban Homeboy" creates an unending string of original songs, videos and characters that are widely seen on CNN, FOX, "The Tonight Show", "Huffington Post", celebrity tabloid shows and more. His YouTube clips often go viral and have received millions...

An international superstar who's opened for Willie Nelson, Wynona Judd and Huey Lewis, comedian and musician Jimmy Keys has delighted audiences of all ages with this high-energy act. From his hilarious stand-up to his spot-on musical impressions and wicked piano-playing, Keys delivers a must-see variety show at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton.

James Davis' fresh stand-up style recently landed him a starring role on Comedy Central's new series "Hood Adjacent", and the talented performer has also been seen on "Real Husbands of Hollywood", "@midnight", BET's "Hell Date", "Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?" and more. He also created the new TV series "Swagasaurus", wrote for the BET Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, and opened for...

Growing up, Clayton Fletcher was the one kid whose parents could reasonably claim to be cooler than he was -- his father was a popular jazz bassist and his mother was a professional poker player. Now a standup comedian who tours internationally and can be heard on Sirus/XM Radio's Laugh USA and Blue Collar Comedy, Fletcher channels his unique childhood into smart, clean and provocative comedy...

Comedian Steve Trevino is just like any other guy out there: he doesn't put on an outfit until it's been meticulously pre-approved by his wife, post-it note comments and all. With natural storytelling ability and hilarious physical humor, Trevino delivers hard-hitting jokes about everyday life. In fact, the name of his Netflix comedy special, "Relatable", accurately sums up his entire comedic...

George Carlin, for whom stand-up comic Flip Schultz once opened, said of Schultz, "He's like an ostrich on PCP!" It's a style of comedy that works for the L.A. favorite, who performs regularly at the Hollywood Improv. Since the age of 8, when his stand-up act took 1st place at his summer camp talent show, Schultz knew that comedy was meant to be his life's focus. He's since gone on to win Ed...

Hate your job? He can show you how to get fired. Want to quit smoking? He'll find an addiction better suited to your horoscope. Inadequate lover? He'll help provide your wife with what she requires. No matter what ails your mind, body or spirit, Master Healer Tommy Lama is ready to offer his outrageous, tongue-in-cheek remedies. A once down-on-his-luck pests control salesman who ultimately...

Get ready for an evening of brashly funny stand-up when Mike Marino, known to his many fans as "New Jersey's Bad Boy of Comedy," headlines the Boca Black Box. Combining bold and irresistible charm with hilarious stories about his Italian family, everyday observations and more, Marino headlines top clubs from New York to Los Angeles, and is a star attraction in Las Vegas. In 2008, he was...

When the U.S. College Comedy Competition rolled into Colorado State University several decades ago, a young college student (and stand-up virgin) named Ron Feingold signed up -- and ended up placing third. Since then, Feingold's been bringing the funny to comedy clubs and colleges throughout the country with his hilarious observations on everything from relationships to home improvement...

The lovable and bawdy Janet Williams, otherwise nicknamed as the "Tennessee Tramp," has become a favorite at comedy clubs across the country thanks to her no-holds-barred act. She's middle-aged trailer trash, prone to talk about sex, truck driving and more, with a raw dose of potty-mouthed, unsophisticated Southern sass. If you can't stand the heat, don't bother coming into this hilarious...

Eric Schwartz is a stand-up comedian, rapper, sketch player and actor who quickly transforms himself from "wimp to pimp." This self-described "Suburban Homeboy" creates an unending string of original songs, videos and characters that are widely seen on CNN, FOX, "The Tonight Show", "Huffington Post", celebrity tabloid shows and more. His YouTube clips often go viral and have received millions...

From raunchy comedy songs to profanity-fueled crowd work, comedian Jake Iannarino knows how to get a room full of people laughing. He's been seen on the big screen in the Rob Schneider movies "The Hot Chick" and "The Animal", and heard on SiriusXM's Raw Dog Comedy Hits. On the stand-up stage, he's performed his politically incorrect riffs at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival and...

He may have been born David González, but comedy fans in Venezuela and beyond simply know him as David Comedia. A master of celebrity impressions (as well as laugh-out-loud imitations of his own family), David Comedia now brings his latest hilarious show -- "The Imiteitor: El Humor es una Amenaza" -- to the Boca Black Box stage. Performed entirely in Spanish, this is a great way to experience...

Combining hilarious, offbeat observations on life with original, acoustic guitar songs, talented and likable performer J. Chris Newberg has been performing across the country since the '90s. You may have seen him on hit TV show "America's Got Talent", "The Tonight Show", "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and Comedy Central. He toured the country with Counting Crows, Oasis and John Mellencamp, and gained...

Danish tribute artists Queen Machine recreates the glam gods' magnificent rock-and-roll showmanship and sky-high vocals at Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach. At this tented outdoor concert, you'll witness front-man Bjarke Baisner embodying Freddy Mercury with every note on classic Queen tracks like "We Are the Champions," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody to Love" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."...

From period costumes to note-perfect harmonies and spot-on instrumentation, Fleetwood Max pays tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band with a show full of memorable songs, including "Go Your Own Way," "Don't Stop," "The Chain," "Landslide," "Dreams," "Gypsy," "You Make Loving Fun," and many more. Kick back under the tent at The Pavilion at Old School Square in Delray Beach and groove to...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman was often referred to as "the Godfather of Southern Rock." As lead singer of The Allman Brothers Band, he racked up hits like "Ramblin' Man," "Midnight Rider" and "Whipping Post" before striking out on a successful solo career. A consummate guitarist and keyboardist, Allman was also ranked among the Greatest Singers of All Time by "Rolling Stone"....

From Stevie Wonder to Aretha Franklin, the Supremes to the Four Tops, Wilson Pickett to Martha and the Vandellas, you'll hear it all when the Motowners take the stage at Boca Black Box. Featuring powerful vocalists and a tight rhythm section, the Motowners perform all your favorite soul and blues classics with style. Revisit one of the most wonderful eras in music at this lively concert in...

Close your eyes, let the rhythm get into you and don't try to fight it when you hear the grooviest, hip-swaying hits from the biggest pop legends in history. When the Prince and Michael Jackson experience makes its way to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, you'll want to party like it's 1999 with tunes like "Beat It," "Little Red Corvette" and "Thriller." Slip on those anti-gravity shoes...

First shooting to fame as a member of The Four Seasons, Charles Calello went on to a brilliant career as a composer, arranger and producer. After four decades of songwriting and conducting orchestras around the world, Calello has had over 100 hits on the "Billboard" charts and has worked with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles and more. For this concert at...

If your familiarity with jazz flute begins and ends with Will Ferrell's "performance" in the hit comedy "Anchorman", you owe it to yourself to experience the power and exquisite musicianship of Nestor Torres. Equally fluent in the jazz, classical and Latin traditions, Torres speaks through his flute, inflecting every note with style and personality. Winner of five Grammy Awards (four Latin,...

The many facets of Diamond - One Hot Night make it a truly dazzling Neil Diamond tribute band. First there's the ten-piece band itself, a veteran ensemble packed with musicians who've worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Bruce Springsteen to Julio Iglesias. Then there's acclaimed vocalist Tommy Lynn, who can faithfully reproduce Diamond's many styles -- from his early days as a Brill...

South Florida songstress Amy Arlo and her band Almost Blue share songs and stories of great blues divas like Big Maybelle, Koko Taylor, Big Mama Thornton and more in this cabaret-style show at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Arlo herself has been compared to legends like Janis Joplin and Nina Simone, and she and her combo are known throughout the region for their self-described brand of...

From unforgettable showstoppers like "Proud Mary" and "Hot Legs" to "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "Simply the Best," Simply Tina delivers the ultimate Tina Turner tribute show at the Southwest Florida Event Center in Bonita Springs. More than just a live performance of fantastic tunes, the song-and-dance-filled extravaganza re-creates the glitz, glamour and high-energy concert feel of a...

The New York Friars Club once voted singer, actor and comedian Sal Richards as the entertainment industry's funniest comic -- and you can see why at the "Sal Richards Show" at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton. This Atlantic City favorite has brought his sharp wit and superb singing voice to stages across the country and has appeared onscreen in movies and TV shows including "Rounders", "Law &...

The lovely LaVie brings a French-Caribbean vibe to her music -- a contemporary mix of jazz, reggae and R&B -- and a vivacious personality to her live concerts, gaining her a growing legion of fans. She's toured the East Coast as an opener for reggae star KyMani Marley and was picked as the local artist to be featured at Miami's 2016 Jazz in the Gardens fest, where she sang on the same stage as...

The Long Run hits the stage of the Boca Black Box to recreate the breezy Southern California vibe that made the Eagles one of the best-selling bands in history, celebrating the life and legacy of the late, great Glenn Frey. The Eagles' endless list of hits includes "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "Already Gone," "Tequila Sunrise," "Life in the Fast Lane" and many more....

As a valued member of jazz legend Paquito D'Rivera's ensemble for more than a decade, pianist-composer Alex Brown shared in the group's 2015 Latin Grammy for the disc "Jazz Meets the Classics." But the New York-based Brown is also a talented bandleader in his own right, who's been praised by "The New York Times" for his "crystalline touch and worldly approach." Now he'll be bringing his...

All you have to do is dream... and brothers Dylan and Zachary Zmed will bring that genuine and heartfelt Everly Brothers sound to the stage at the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach. Along with the duo's legendary two-part harmonies, the group re-creates the original siblings' signature country-rock fusion that resulted in 11 No. 1 hits, including "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "Cathy's...

If your familiarity with jazz flute begins and ends with Will Ferrell's "performance" in the hit comedy "Anchorman", you owe it to yourself to experience the power and exquisite musicianship of Nestor Torres. Equally fluent in the jazz, classical and Latin traditions, Torres speaks through his flute, inflecting every note with style and personality. Winner of five Grammy Awards (four Latin,...

Aside from maple syrup, hockey, Drake and poutine, exactly what has Canada given us? Only perhaps the greatest prog rock band in all history: Rush. Known for "daunting technical mastery paired with a penchant for the gloriously excessive" ("Rolling Stone"), the members of Rush were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, and they've sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Now...

Debbie Taylor and a full seven-piece backing band bring the smooth pop songs of The Carpenters to vibrant life at Boca Black Box, while going behind-the-music to share stories of the brother-sister duo's rise to fame. Fueled by Karen Carpenter's distinctive contralto vocals and her brother Richard's knack for composing smash hits, the Carpenters scored more than a dozen Top 10 singles and...

Equally fluent in the jazz, classical and Latin traditions, Nestor Torres speaks through his flute, inflecting every note with style and personality. A Grammy Award winner, this towering artist and performer has worked with everyone from Ricky Martin to Tito Puente, Herbie Hancock, Dave Matthews and Gloria Estefan. He's also released 15 studio albums and made it to the top of Billboard...

Honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of the First Lady of Song, "A'La Ella" stars vocalist Yvette Norwood-Tiger and her ensemble of highly-acclaimed jazz musicians. Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook, becoming the country's most popular female jazz vocalist for more than half a century. The first African-American woman to...

It's hard not to shake your shoulders during "Livin' la Vida Loca" or an insanely catchy Marc Anthony tune. Get a taste of the party that Latin America has to offer at Boca Black Box's Latin and Disco Night, an event that'll have you up on your feet and dancing all night long. With over 400 live presentations, you'll experience the musical sensations of the Caribbean, Latin America and even...

Hear the greatest hits of California ska-punk band Sublime when nationally touring tribute group Badfish plays Las Vegas. Badfish has become one of the biggest tribute bands working today with their high-energy renditions of "What I Got," "Santeria," "Wrong Way" and other tunes by the late, great Bradley Nowell and his Long Beach-bred band. The group plays more than a hundred shows across...

With a stunning stage show that spans the brief but timeless career of The Beatles, this Grammy nominated tribute act delivers an uncanny reenactment that blends together music, comedy and audience participation. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band", The WannaBeatles will perform note-for-note renditions from the album, as well as classics like "Can't Buy...

Bring some "Sweet Emotion" to your weekend when one of the country's best tribute bands, Jaded, covers Aerosmith in concert at the Boca Black Box. This Fort Lauderdale crew replicates the signature look and sound of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, including guitar hero Joe Perry and lead singer Steven Tyler -- and his scarves, of course. You'll experience the hits that made the originals...

Mixing reggae rhythms with punk attitude and expert musicianship, The Police and lead singer Sting helped create new wave music in the late '70s, scoring hits with classic songs like "Roxanne," "Don't Stand so Close to Me," "Message in a Bottle," "Every Breath You Take" and many more. One of the best-selling artists of all time, these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers landed four releases on...

Filled with talented veterans of the arena-rock scene, the South Florida band Chain Reaction has no problem delivering the signature look and sound of the supergroup Journey live in concert. You'll head bang to hits like "Faithfully," "Any Way You Want It," "Open Arms," "Wheel in the Sky," "Don't Stop Believin'" and more at the SanJan Theater at the Southwest Performing Arts Center, as lead...

Groove to the beat of Cuban rhythms and the smooth melodies of Puerto Rican Son when Latin Grammy-winning artist -- and Boca Black Box fave -- Nestor Torres jams with the newly formed Sosa/Rodriguez Ensemble. Equally fluent in the jazz, classical and Latin traditions, Torres speaks through his flute, inflecting every note with style and personality. This towering performer has worked with...

Formed in the mid-1980s, Zapato 3 is one of the most important rock bands to come out of Venezuela. Starting out as a punk group, the band went through several personnel changes throughout the 1980s that ultimately led them to a socially-conscious style that was relevant to Venezuelan social issues without sacrificing the fiery rock sound that made them famous. Don't miss these Latin American...

The Caribbean Chillers turn the Southwest Florida Event Center into Margaritaville with a dinner show tribute to Gulf-and-Western troubadour Jimmy Buffett. Parrotheads will surely be satisfied with the band's spot-on re-creation of a Buffett concert, with perfect renditions of songs like "A Pirate Looks at Forty," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "Come Monday" "Son of a Son of a Sailor," "Fins" and...

Acoustic blues guitarist and singer songwriter Paul Michael Zisholtz started his musical journey playing folk clubs in Greenwich Village as part of the 1960s folk revival in New York City. From there he toured the U.S. and around the globe. His signature performance style scored him gigs on the main stage at the South Florida Folk Festival and as a headliner at cafes and music venues...

Danika Holmes was one dissertation away from getting her PhD when she left school to pursue music full time. Jeb Hart had been running his own studio and teaching guitar lessons for 16 years when he joined her to form an acoustic pop duo. How has this new career turned out for them? Well, since 2010 Danika and Jeb have cut four albums, performed more than 400 shows in the U.S. and Europe,...

New York-based singer Charlie Romo has a way of turning back the clock, channeling the soul and sound of cherished legends like Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. He'll light up the Boca Black Box with captivating body language, a radiant smile, personal warmth and pitch-perfect technical mastery, all of which lend themselves to a seductive air of romance, flair and subtlety. Backed...

Are you ready to get hacked? You'll spend as much time laughing as you do scratching your head, wondering "How the heck did that just happen?" The fast-paced, intimate, interactive experience "Mind Hacker" comes from mentalist Alan Chamo, who uses cutting-edge psychological and persuasive techniques to read minds and amaze audiences around the world. If your mind is a steel trap, all the...

Cue jokes about getting a "rise" out of the audience ... "The Penis Talk Show" delivers on exactly what its title promises, as three exposed yet totally anonymous individuals take to the Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale to converse with the audience and share their most personal penis-centric stories. A titillating yet educational and even (ahem) uplifting peek into human sexuality, "The Penis...

Get inspired and leave empowered during this one-day event designed to put women first. The Women Empower Expo is bursting with things to do and ways to grow: workshops, panels, breakout sessions, a pitch competition, networking lounge, woman-owned marketplace, author book signings, yoga classes and much more. This amazing event features a talented panel of keynote speakers and experts who...

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fright-filled silent classic, "The Phantom of the Opera", with live organist Timothy Brumfield at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. A masterpiece of the silent era, "The Phantom" became a pop-culture phenomenon upon its release in 1925, and it continues to inspire millions of nightmares to this day. Watch in horror and amazement as actor Lon...

Do the time warp and get weird with the Boca Black Box when they transform their quarters into a "Rocky Horror Picture Show" themed nightclub for fanatics, drag queens and sweet, sweet transvestites. This night of "initiating virgins" and "popping cherries" will have a cash bar and dance floor for some after hours amusement. A live "Rocky Horror" band will also be providing the jams so you can...

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-scenes look at the voice-over industry. From audiobooks to training materials, cartoons, documentaries, commercials and more, you'll learn the ins and outs of this growing field and how to avoid...

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-scenes look at the voice-over industry. From audiobooks to training material, cartoons, documentaries, commercials and more, you'll learn the ins and outs of this growing field and how to avoid the...

"Thryst" aims to amp up your steamy South Florida night with a sizzling male revue that's designed to fuel your fantasies and feed your desires. A troupe of talented male dancers known as the Studs of Steel are hardened and ready to entertain with "Magic Mike"-style moves and stage theatrics combining acrobatics, comedy, music and more, complete with captivating lighting and special effects....

On this tour, the means of transportation is almost as fun as the sights you'll see. Bike and Roll Miami's 90-minute "Segways at Sunset Tour" lets you enjoy a tranquil glide around South Beach and South Point from the vantage point of a Segway personal transport vehicle. After a quick lesson on how to get on, off and operate the vehicle safely, you'll head out with an informative tour guide as...

"Thryst" aims to amp up your steamy South Florida night with a sizzling male revue that's designed to fuel your fantasies and feed your desires. A troupe of talented male dancers known as the Studs of Steel are hardened and ready to entertain with "Magic Mike"-style moves and stage theatrics combining acrobatics, comedy, music and more, complete with captivating lighting and special effects....

Explore Miami's most interesting neighborhoods during this intimate guided tour from Florida Revealed. On this part driven, part walking tour, a friendly, knowledgeable local guide will lead you and a small group through six neighborhoods packed with photo opportunities, beautiful architecture and fascinating insider stories. From South Beach's Art Deco architecture (the largest concentration...

"Thryst" aims to amp up your steamy South Florida night with a sizzling male revue that's designed to fuel your fantasies and feed your desires. A troupe of talented male dancers known as the Studs of Steel are hardened and ready to entertain with "Magic Mike"-style moves and stage theatrics combining acrobatics, comedy, music and more, complete with captivating lighting and special effects....

"Thryst" aims to amp up your steamy South Florida night with a sizzling male revue that's designed to fuel your fantasies and feed your desires. A troupe of talented male dancers known as the Studs of Steel are hardened and ready to entertain with "Magic Mike"-style moves and stage theatrics combining acrobatics, comedy, music and more, complete with captivating lighting and special effects....