Arts & Culture

Did you know Megan Mullally is married to Nick Offerman, the actor who plays Ron Swanson on Parks and Rec? That is probably not the most feminist way to introduce a wildly talented actress and performer who was nominated for seven consecutive Emmys (and won two), won two Screen Actors…

Summer may still be many months away, but the Summer of Love is right around the corner. Dust off those bell-bottoms and prepare for the glorious kaleidoscopic wonder of the ’60s-era invasion of South Florida this Friday night. “The Summer of Love Concert” features Styx bassist and vocalist Glen Burtnik,…

This Friday, the Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop kicks off its first bar crawl of 2014 with a “Game Day”-themed tour of downtown bars. The Dolphins didn’t make the playoffs — again — this season. This is your chance to publicly drown your sorrows. For $35, you can hitch a ride…

The closest most of us ever get to a farm is the produce aisle at our local grocery store. Sure, those beautifully waxed and picked pieces of fruit and vegetables were grown out of plants in the ground, but chances are they were shipped from thousands of miles away, losing…

Beer festivals can be boring places where companies bring out the same old core beers year after year and increasingly cost more and more money in entrance fees. Break away from the status quo and enter the world of the homebrewing competitions. On Saturday, head down to the Mardi Gras…

Fight night in South Florida should be more than just a boxing match. It should include more than just padded fists, like grappling, submissions, and chokeholds. At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, fight night is a mixed martial arts extravaganza with the World Series of Fighting…

The Girls’ Club is presenting a performance art piece titled “Look at How You’re Looking at Me When I’m Telling You This.” And if that title is at all confusing, it’s because this is performance art and it’s supposed to confuse the hell out of you. In fact, it’s supposed…

Supported by the International Society for Autism (ISAresearch.org), participation or contribution in Brandon’s Run will benefit Brandon, and others like him, by providing career readiness, job training, social skill training, and community involvement. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. You can register for the event through Active.com. Registration is $25 and…

A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of numerous books and esteemed journalist of the Washington Post, Bob Woodward is coming to Fort Lauderdale to share his political insights and how it translates to the future. As part of the Fort Lauderdale Speaker Series, presented by Broward College, which started in October…

If there’s one thing we are most proud of in Broward County, it’s our local beer. And Funky Buddha Brewery is one of the best around. On Wednesday, January 22, at 6 p.m., Tap 42 is tapping a keg of the brewery’s renowned breakfast-inspired brew. Although single beers will be…

The brand new Holistic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Fort Lauderdale is hosting it’s grand opening event at Al-Salam Restaurant from 6:30-8:30 p.m, Wednesday, January 22. Special guest speaker Susie Q from Natural Awakenings will be sharing her story. The chamber is open to holistic practitioners and professionals looking to…

The whole New Year’s resolution thing can get to be a bit boring. Spice it up… with spices! Whole Foods Market is hosting a cooking class on Friday, January 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. that will explore new flavors from across the world. Chef Abigail Naogorski will teach guests…

It’s the mother of all beer weeks starting Saturday and lasting through January 25 as venues across Broward and Palm Beach counties set up to let you drink like a local. Starting with a Brew Bus tour on Saturday of Due South Brewing in Boynton Beach, Brewzzi Brewpub in Boca,…

It’s not called the Far East because it’s similar. While most of us love noshing down on some Chinese or Thai takeout, whipping up a batch of curry isn’t exactly like throwing a burger on a grill. Before sending your teens off to college, you should make sure they know…

With our “fair share” of annual events in South Florida, none is as universally beloved as the South Florida Fair. Taking place annually since 1912, the South Florida Fair has become a tradition to local families and is known for being way more fun than sticking to your “healthy lifestyle”…

Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Crimes of the Heart is something we can all relate to, despite its occasional absurdity. Although there is certainly a play on generalizations of Southern living, this comedy is a helpful reminder that no family is perfect. Placing an emphasis on learning how to embrace…

John “Jack” McNulty says it wasn’t until he was 27 that he realized he was a “closet weirdo.” Now 44, he had moved from Chicago to South Beach in 1997 and then to Fort Lauderdale in 2003. He remembers that painful void of not having any friends. That is what…