Poets from the upper echelons, such as Tony Award-winner Black Ice, Abyss Graham, Ainsley Burrows, Tommy Bottoms, Malik Salaam, Brook Yung, and Ed Mabrey, will duke it out verbally this weekend at the annual Underground Poet’s Society’s Poetry Conference. Write Side Poets, Asia, Chris Da Imperial, and the 2006 Delray…

Even if you’re typically allergic, show some love for A Pair of Nuts tonight, when this nationally known comedy duo performs skits, plays video clips, and dresses in costumes that Britney couldn’t pull off on a good day. The Miami-based Cuban duo, comprised of the handsome cue ball Yamil Piedra…

Even if you’re typically allergic, show some love for “A Pair of Nuts” tonight, when this nationally known comedy duo performs skits, plays video clips, and dresses in costumes that Britney couldn’t pull off on a good day. The Miami-based Cuban duo, comprised of the handsome cue ball Yamil Piedra…

Sometimes all you get back from a night of sushi and cocktail mass consumption is a hefty bill, but tonight you can actually chow for charity. RA Sushi locations nationwide are hosting their fifth annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser in honor of a founder’s nephew who died at age 13 of…

Since SoFla strippers are adept at defying gravity in oh-so-many ways, it takes a lot to impress folks ‘round here. But when Cirque du Soleil comes to town, all bets are off. Each show offers vivid costumes, intense musical scores, and acrobats who lack fear and possess elastic cartilage. Saltimbanco,…

Sift through some trashy fine art today at “Greener…,” an exhibition of innovative sculptures, collages, photographs and more, some made from objects the uninspired would deem garbage: auto parts, scrap metal, soda cans, matches, and even a television. The artists represented are mostly locals, except Nancy Asbell from Jacksonville and…

Load up on all the Ed Hardy crap you need from the boutiques before Saturday, as downtown Fort Lauderdale’s famous drag will be filled with fans of the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival. Wok Star Chef Eleanor Hoh, Chef Jean-Pierre of the eponymous cooking school, and others will be…

Many people can’t even spell “eleven” let alone drag their asses out of bed by that time on a Saturday morning But some smarty-pants Wheel of Fortune contestant wannabes will already be up at the mic spittin’ letters by that time today as part of the Big People Spelling Bee…

Quick — name an affair that’s lasted 47 years without Viagra. Nope, it’s not the one Charles initiated with Camilla while Di was still kicking; it’s the Delray Affair, an immensely popular event attracting over 300,000 visitors annually. Unlike some of the smaller street fairs providing only trinkets and a…

Admit it — “Big Girls Don’t Cry” flashed through your mind the last time you watched Jillian reduce a Biggest Loser contestant to tears. Then perhaps you hummed “Walk Like a Man” as another portly fellow hung his huge head for spending too little time on the treadmill. For those…

Before tonight’s special presentation of Jersey Boys, big Jersey rollers can front up $375 for an exclusive Jersey Boardwalk-themed cocktail party, complete with beach inspired food and beverages and a premium seat to the show. Space is limited – call 954-468-2691 for more info. Admit it — “Big Girls Don’t…

Instead of staying home to watch reruns of Queer As Folk, head over to SideLines Sports Bar for Monday Game Night. No, they’re not hosting the Gay Bar Olympics or anything — so don’t wear spandex, please — but the competition can get heated over dominoes, cards, board games, backgammon,…

More than just the ivories are being tickled over at 10@2 Saloon during the weekly dueling piano nights, Thursdays through Saturdays. Yes, even your funny bone may be fondled a bit as pianists pound out tunes like “Sweet Home Alabama” with comedic commentary thrown in. Guests can help control the…

Today marks the first official day of spring, so why not celebrate by watching circus performers bounce like Tigger, fly like butterflies, and curl their bodies up like harassed caterpillars? Check out Cirque Mechanics’ Off-Broadway performance Birdhouse Factory, a 90-minute acrobatic joyride inspired by Mexican artist Diego Rivera and cartoonist…

If your tan lines are fading faster than Gary Busey’s sanity, kill two birds by wandering booth-to-booth at the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Craft Festival this weekend. Not only can you scorch your shoulders by meandering along Ocean Drive, but you can also do some shopping en plein air while chatting with the…

For a threesome you can enjoy without protection, check out ArtExplosion 2009’s wrap-up event Saturday night featuring comedian Scott Ryan, musician Levi Kreis, and headliner Lea DeLaria. DeLaria is not only a jazz diva and actress, but this beloved lesbian loudmouth also earned her stripes as the first openly gay…

Maybe you’re used to seeing those strange characters the Florida Renaissance Festival attracts annually — rednecks who conjure up King Arthur accents, fairies with nose piercings, pirates wearing running shoes, and ladies in corsets so tight that their cleavage serves as a resting place for their beers. But this year’s…

Wait no more all ye art fanatics, for this weekend over 100 high-end artists from around the world will hawk their wares once again at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s National Art Festival. Sure, the festival ducked out for a while, but hey — so do we when we…

Don your widest bell-bottoms Tuesday night and take a chance on Mamma Mia!, the lighthearted comedy-cum-musical that manages to squeeze 24 ABBA songs inside an original plot without changing a single lyric. As you unabashedly belt out your favorite tunes, like “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen,” and “Take a Chance on Me,”…

Bet you thought your Dad was pretty darn cool when he taught the pre-pubescent you how to make shadow animals on the wall with a flashlight. But could he visually interpret something like Snakes on a Plane? Hardly. And no matter how drunk or yoga-fied you and your buddies get,…