If the Mayans and Nostradamus were on the money, something major will go down this Friday. Now, the world might not necessarily implode, but our ancient elders did predict this day would bring about a period of major transformation — that is, the end of the world as we know…
Check out the newly opened the Mexican in Boca Raton from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 21. The party is geared to business professionals ages 20s to 50s. The cost is $5 cash at the door, which includes a cocktail and light bites. Fri., Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m., 2012…
Folksy girl duo Tina & Her Pony will make a pit stop in Davie this Friday. Harking back to good ol’ bluesy Americana, Tina & Her Pony juggle the banjo, ukulele, guitar, and vocals to create soul-jangling, open-up-the-heavens ear honey. The two have been touring relentlessly since the March release…
SantaCon, a wild tradition that is parts pub crawl, flash mob, and holiday parade, will take over the streets and major bars of downtown Fort Lauderdale this Saturday. The event brings together nearly 600 people decked out in Santa and reindeer gear for a night of silly merriment and joyful…
There are many reasons to dread playing catchup with the family over the holidays, not the least of which is an overbearing aunt who won’t shut the hell up about the lack of a spouse at your side. Increase the odds that you’ll have someone special to name-drop, and take…
If FPL rate increases and/or a Scrooge of a next-door neighbor have put the kibosh on your Clark Griswold aspirations, you’ll need to get your over-the-top twinkle-light fix elsewhere. Instead of making the hike down to Santa’s Enchanted Forest, consider a journey through the Garden of Lights, which winds down…
You love the holidays, but you’re just not into the old guy in the red suit. Or maybe you like Santa fine, but you prefer comic books to a re-reading of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Luckily for you, Tate’s Comics (4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill) is here to rescue…
One of the first rules of attending a comedy show: Never be late. The reason: Aside from common courtesy, it’s the latecomer who usually gets called out and “incorporated” — in a not-so-flattering way — into the set. But at a Flip Orley show, becoming a part of the act…
So, you love the holidays but not that into the old guy in the red suit. Tate’s COmics is here to rescue you from your pedestrian Chistmas traditions. Throughout the month of December they will be hosting photo ops with substitute Santas. Meeting and getting a photo with “Santa” is…
While all the gentiles are snug in their beds dreaming of sugar plums or Xboxes or whatever, young single Jews from across South Florida will be gathering Monday for the biggest singles event of the year, the 26th-annual MatzoBall. Every Jewish mother dreams of her son meeting a nice Jewish…
Have a four-course Christmas Eve feast at Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point on Monday, December 24. Seatings start at 1 p.m. Call 954-946-9240. Mon., Dec. 24, 1 p.m., 2012…
Does sitting around a Douglas fir, sipping mulled wine, and waiting for Saint Nick to come sliding down the chimney sound like a North Pole-sized bore? Blue Martini in Boca Raton is hosting an alternative to a quiet Christmas Eve at home: TheEveBall.com. The restaurant, known for a bar stocked…
Learn a simple, party-ready menu at the Couples New Year’s cooking class at Publix Apron’s Cooking School at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 29. The cost is $100 per couple. Sat., Dec. 29, 6:30 p.m., 2012…
It’s official: School is out for the holidays. Aside from all the chaos that takes place this wonderful time of year, now you have some sugar-cookie-crazed kids to keep busy. If you’re looking for a way to wear them out and soothe your holiday stress in the process, Broward Parks…
Not satisfied with the tacky sweater Aunt Ruth gave you for Christmas? Spend the holiday in search of better loot — in the shipwrecks off Fort Lauderdale beach. You might not find buried treasure, but there is a prize waiting, and it’s definitely better than that sweater. The second Aquadive…
There was a time when Boynton Beach was considered flyover country, a city that stood between you and somewhere else. In recent years, the town has become a destination for a growing creative class, thanks in no small part to the fledgling Boynton Beach Art District, or BBAD, for the…
Ever watch those old musicals in which glamorous actors spontaneously break into song and dance under the stars? Ever fantasize about doing it yourself? It’s OK — we’ve all had our moments. How do you think flash mobs came about? If you’re not the flash-mob or choreographed-dance type but want…
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Fort Lauderdale is known for many things — spring break, beer-guzzling frat crowds, rich trophy wives — but not art. This Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s All Together Now and Twilight Notes are teaming up again for a night of music and art…
pull that sweater grandma made you out of the closet and wear it to Feelgoods for the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. No cover and $3 Drinks all night starting at 9 p.m. You must be 21 or over. Fri., Dec. 14, 9 p.m., 2012…
