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Docent-led tours of the 1907 King-Cromartie House are available with paid admission to the History Center. The house is furnished as it might have looked in 1915 and provides a fascinating look at “pioneer life” in early Fort Lauderdale. An exhibit gallery on the first floor of the King-Cromartie House teaches visitors the history of the King family as well as the Junior League’s crucial role in saving this building from destruction in the early 1970s. The exhibit includes interactive question-and-answer components. It also displays photographs of the house as it was barged up the New River to its current location.

Demons, beasts, gods and ghosts are the subjects of this mid-century career retrospective of the work of Panamanian-based artist Isabel De Obaldía. The exhibition’s nearly one hundred works include approximately twenty paintings and drawings by the artist along with about eighty of her sculptures in glass.

This new exhibition allows guests to take a quick look at Florida East Coast passenger service in Fort Lauderdale and investigates the importance of the passenger station to the growth of the town. For most of its inhabited history, the New River has been difficult to access. Tropical foliage and the Everglades made traveling south over land slow and tedious. When the first Florida East Coast train arrived at the north bank of the New River in 1896, Fort Lauderdale finally had a reliable, efficient connection to the rest of the country. For nearly 50 years, Fort Lauderdale’s FEC Passenger Station—once situated directly across from the New River Inn—welcomed tens of thousands of people to Fort Lauderdale.

Historic Stranahan House Museum and Water Taxi offer an hour long tour that includes a visit inside the Stranahan House and a boat ride on the New River. You will be fascinated by the tales of spirits. Come along! Reservations needed. Tours every Sunday night at 7:30 PM. Cost is $25 per person and reservations are a must. Call (954) 524-4736.

Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center combines the best of dinner theater with the hilarity of topical satire in a one of a kind evening that everyone will enjoy. Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center hilariously takes on every subject from the latest scandal, social media, current events and everything in-between, after you’ve savored a meal that surpasses any dinner theater fare you’ve experienced before.

Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir presents The Great Outdoors, a high voltage concert of youth, spirit and fun. All four choirs gather for this moving and exciting finale to their season. With music from across time and styles, the Singing Sons celebrate the world outside with spirit, humor and heart. This concert of popular, world and classical melodies offers a thrilling evening for everyone. A rainstorm in Toto’s Africa, a party in Jamaica and a ghastly escapade in the frozen Yukon lead concertgoers outside where adventure awaits.

The first Sunday of the month, Riverwalk becomes a soulful hot spot, which thrives with the sound of jazz music. Downtown Fort Lauderdale patrons and visitors can dance or relax to live performances and enjoy the scenic views. The Sunday Jazz Brunch offers a free day of concerts, unique vendors and local delicacies along the stunning New River. Everyone is invited to celebrate the culture, including well-behaved, leashed pets. Guests can bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to enjoy a full day along the New River.

For almost 50 years, Clifford the Big Red Dog and friends have charmed, amazed and entertained children around the world. Now, the whole family will delight in this brand new show as Clifford and friends—Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone—embark on even more adventures on Birdwell Island in this delightful family musical that celebrates the timeless values of Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others. Enjoy new stories, songs and dance routines in this exciting musical that gives you even more reasons to love Clifford!

The Family Fun experience begins pre-show with free arts and crafts activities provided by Young At Art Children’s Museum and face painting by Curly Sue and friends. After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market.

Hear stories about Old Fort Lauderdale and the early pioneers, learn about Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railroad and visit some of the oldest buildings in the city. Tours begin at 2:30 PM in the lobby area of the New River Inn, one of the first hotels built in Fort Lauderdale. Tours take place on the first Sunday of the month through May immediately following the Sunday Jazz Brunch. Tours are open to the public and free of charge, but donations to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society are greatly appreciated. Historian Jim Sweeney will be leading the tours. For more information contact Ellen Ferrelli at (954) 463-4431 (ext. 12) or email education@fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org.

This astonishing show is brought to life by a remarkably versatile group of 40 singers. Crossing boundaries and decades, the show takes the audience on a journey through the Brazilian rhythms of Bossa Nova, Samba, and Pop with taiko drummers and flamenco dancers. The talented singers and their band will perform original arrangements and interpretions of Djavan, João Bosco, Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina, Marisa Monte, and Caetano Veloso among others.

Join us for opening day ceremonies, including a ribbon cutting at 9:30 AM, showings of the film The Shark Riddle at 11:00 AM and noon, story time featuring the book Desert Beneath the Sea and a book signing with “Shark Lady” Dr. Eugenie Clark at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM, Gyotaku fish printing at the Academy, as well as face painting and more fun activities. Meet Razor, the NSU Shark Mascot, as our exhibition opens to the public from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Free and open to the public. Exhibition entrance fees apply.

$20 for Museum Members; $50 for non-members. Reservations are required to Shelley Edwards at shelley.edwards@moafl.org or by calling (954) 262-0221.

Free for Museum members; $10 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund for the Academy. RSVP to education1@moafl.org.

Peter and Janis Colon return, dressed in costume, with stories about World War II soldiers in both Pacific and European Theaters and Flying Tigers in China in 1941. This Speaker Series is free and open to the public but seating is limited, so please be sure to RSVP. Bring a dish to share. For more information or to RSVP for the FLHC Speaker Series, please call (954) 463-4431 ext.12 or email education@fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org.

Artists Pascal Lecocq, Don Ray, and Bill Wieger discuss their work and the Museum’s exhibition. Exhibition entry fees apply. RSVP to education1@moafl.org.

Guilt: A Love Story is a comedy of terrors. Back at the Parker Playhouse after the hit Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour, actor & comedian John Fugelsang, in a tragicomic monologue nominated for the Drama League’s “Distinguished Performance” Award, takes audiences on a hilariously twisted and painfully true journey The New Yorker calls “A knock-em dead story.” Years ago, John’s parents—a Catholic Nun & Franciscan Brother—broke their vows and married. Now, with his father’s health failing, John’s mom makes a bizarre request that leads to a comedy of terrors featuring celebrity white supremacists, homeland security disasters, very bad behavior and unexpected miracles.

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., discusses his art, his working methods, and his long-time fight to preserve marine life and the environment. Free for Museum members; $15 non-members. RSVP required to Shelley.Edwards@moafl.org or (954) 262-0221.

Certified sommelier and wine educator Stephanie Miskew takes us on a wonderful spring vineyard tour and the wonderful flavors you’ll find there paired with creative cuisine by L’Hermitage Catering. $35 per person. Reservations are required and seating is limited. To RSVP, please contact Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or (954) 262-0249.

This package offered by the Riverwalk A&E District includes a 3-day/2-night stay at The Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, based on double occupancy (guaranteed oceanfront accommodations); daily continental breakfast for two at East End Brasserie, admission for two to SHARK! Exhibition at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, admission for two to explore live sharks/other aquatic animals at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 2-hour Sea Experience snorkeling cruise for two in a glass-bottom boat, and 20 percent off all spa services at The Spa Atlantic. Package rates start at $199 per room, per night excluding taxes, from Sunday-Thursday; and $229 per room, per night, excluding taxes, Friday and Saturday. Reduced rate for children (4 to 18 years) of an additional $25, per night; maximum occupancy of four guests per room. Rates are subject to projected availability. For reservations or information, call The Atlantic Resort & Spa at (877) 567-8020 or visit AtlanticHotelFL.com.

The Los Angeles California Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award Winners, The Soul Seekers, bring their signature hand-clapping, toe-tapping and spine-tingling sound with gospel quartet twist to Parker Playhouse. You won’t be the same after hearing and receiving the message of God through song from Pastor Timothy Rogers, a dynamic singer, songwriter, arranger and devoted pastor. There is an impressive quality to Jessica Reedy that belies her young age and anchoring it all together is her one-of-a-kind voice and range. The minute you hear that low register you know you’re witnessing something pretty special.

Riverwalk A&E District’s “Be Grand, Be Fabulous La Cage Escape” includes a 3-day/2-night stay at The Grand Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale’s largest and finest Gay men’s resort hotel, based on double occupancy; daily continental breakfast for two served at The Grand Resort’s Club Room; two tickets for Orchestra Level seats to La Cage Aux Folles starring George Hamilton, playing June 12-24 at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; 1-day unlimited privileges for two on the Water Taxi, 20 percent off all massages, facials and body scrubs at The Spa at The Grand Resort, a welcome packet filled with special offers for Riverwalk A&E District’s cultural partners, and overnight complimentary parking and complimentary Wi-Fi at The Grand Resort and Spa. Package rates start at $134.50 per room, per night, excluding taxes, for a Courtyard Guestroom. Prices for Junior Suites and Deluxe Suites begin at $164, per room, per night, excluding taxes. Rates are subject to projected availability. For reservations or information, contact The Grand Resort and Spa at (800) 818-1211 or (954) 630-3000, visit GrandResort.com or email herb@grandresort.net.