Thanksgiving 2012: What to Do in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach County This Holiday Weekend

Once all the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes have formed a mountain of food in your stomach, we know you'll want to spend the long weekend conquering the difficult challenges of shopping for deals and partying hard. We hold the flattering nickname Fort Liquordale for a reason. See also- Clay Aiken...

By Betsey Denberg

November 23, 2012

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Once all the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes have formed a mountain of food in your stomach, we know you'll want to spend the long weekend conquering the difficult challenges of shopping for deals and partying hard. We hold the flattering nickname Fort Liquordale for a reason.

See also

- Clay Aiken on His Joyful Noise Tour: "I Have a Thing for Christmas"

- Rusko Admits: "Playing Shows and Doing Drugs Is a Great Diet

- DJ Irie Hosts Black Friday Festival with Kendrick Lamar, Talks Bottle Service, Alonzo Mourning, and the Miami Heat

And because there is no shortage of happenings around Broward and Palm Beach counties, New Times has complied the ultimate Thanksgiving holiday weekend guide for you.

It'll be updated daily, so don't forget to check back. If you feel like we've missed any events, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

Thursday, November 22

Flaunt's Yo Jams '90s Thanksgiving at Respectable Street. 9 p.m. No cover.

Friday, November 23

Black Friday with Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, DJ Irie and others, 5 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater.

Black Locust Friday with the Goddamn' Hustle, Bleubird, Protoman, JabrJaw, The Astrea Corporation, and Gaps at Original Fat Cat's. 11 p.m. No cover.

Clay Aiken at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

Michael Shivers and the Violet West at 5 Points Lounge. 9 p.m. $5 cover for under 21.

Lea Vendetta Calendar Release Party and Tattooed Beauties Contest with The State Of and The Ferocious Stones at DaDa. 9 p.m. No Cover.

Black Friday Sale at Radio-Active Records with the Goddamn Hustle and the Riot Act. 9 a.m. No cover.

Saturday, November 24

Rusko, United as One with Gemini and Nadastrom. 9 p.m. at Club Cinema. Tickets cost $30.

Itty Bitty Blazar Gala Part IV with Dooms De Pop, Astari Nite, Pocket of Lollipops, The Waves, and Whiskey River Baptism at the Bubble. 7 p.m. $10 cover.

Rock Showcase with Pterodactyl Sleepover and Mine, All Mine at Archie's West. 9 p.m. No cover.

Kris Starry and INVI Collaboration Party at the Green Room. 10 p.m. $5 cover.

Smash Culture Kick Off at Bootlegger with DJs LinderSMASH, Jolt Radio, and Marvelous Kendall. 10 p.m. No cover.

FAT Village Art Walk. 7p.m. No cover.

Sunday, November 25

Willie Colon at Hard Rock Live at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $79.

Splatter-Rama with Between Enemies at Cinema Paradiso. 7p.m. $8 cover.

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