Far from being the “lazy, hazy days of summer” there is plenty to do (and eat!) in the coming months. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
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Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present its inaugural “Arts from A to Z” community-focused activation spotlighting Broward County’s vibrant creative community on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will transform the mall into an interactive arts experience featuring art demonstrations, live performances, and activities.
ArtsUnited, 2401 N. Dixie in Wilton Manors, is offering a new exhibition. “Provocative #1” explores two sides of artistic expression: “Vent,” featuring work centered on political, cultural, or personal issues, and “Bent,” exploring artistic freedom through playful or body-positive imagery. Admission is free, no tickets required.
Island City Stage’s next show comes direct from Broadway. Eureka Day, a comedy about a well-meaning Board of Directors of a private school that prides itself on consensus and inclusion. Runs Aug. 20 to Sept. 13, for tickets and information, go to IslandCityStage.org.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre will offer Adult education classes this fall. Check them out Aug. 17-21. The regular class session dates run from Aug. 17-Dec. 19. Go to JupiterTheatre.org for more information.
Art After Dark, Friday evening at The Norton Museum of Art, in West Palm Beach features Disability Pride on July 17 with a selection of short films amplifying diverse voices, and a fashion show spotlighting adaptive design. July 24 will be Florida Roots night with films by Florida filmmakers, and July 31 welcomes improv, with Sick Puppies Comedy.
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Mahjong is having a moment, and Burlock Coast is bringing the trend to Fort Lauderdale Beach with Mahjong & Mingle, a new social series led by Kari Long of Mahj on the Beach. Guests can choose between Mahjong 101 lessons or open play while enjoying a welcome cocktail and grazing board at Burlock Coast. Mahjong 101 is $70 and open play is $40, taking place July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, go to BurlockCoast.com.
National Caviar Day on July 18 offers an excuse to indulge in Truluck’s TRU Caviar Service. The decadent caviar service offers a Private Reserve for $130 and a Trident Royale for $165, both accompanied by traditional caviar accoutrements. Go to Trulucks.com.
The city's rapid redevelopment is attracting major restaurant brands. According to Axios, here are some new dining destinations coming this fall; Caviar Club, 1980s-inspired luxury steakhouse, Sweetwaters, a waterfront restaurant in Huizenga Park, Peppi's Pizza, a popular spot in the Miami Design District is opening a location near Sunrise Boulevard, and Pizza Queen in the former site of Dammiano's. Winter will bring another set; Amal, a Lebanese restaurant in Coconut Grove will open a location on Las Olas, NAIA from the folks behind YOLO, Boatyard and S3, will open in the space formerly occupied by Mango's on Las Olas, Skinny Louie, the Wynwood spot known for its smashburgers, will also open on Las Olas, which is also La Felicità, an Italian restaurant in what was once B Square Burgers. But it’s not all about Las Olas, Oakland Park, fast becoming a dining destination, will get a Whit's frozen custard shop.
