Check out these events! Updated weekly.
Thursday, July 3
YOU JUST GOTTA IGNITE THE LIGHT AND LET IT SHINE
Eagle kicks off a three-day “Revolution” with music by Drew G. Blue Öyster Cult is at Hard Rock Live, and The Broward Center screens “Back to the Future” in concert with South Florida Symphony Orchestra playing the soundtrack. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek gets things started early (along with my neighbors) with an Independence Day Eve fireworks celebration.
On a personal note, happy anniversary to my husband, Gregg Shapiro. We had our commitment ceremony 34 years ago today.
Friday, July 4
JUST OWN THE NIGHT LIKE THE 4TH OF JULY
Eagle continues its three-day party with “Independence” music by DJ Deanne and Velvet Rodeo returns to The Manor.
Saturday, July 5
'CAUSE, BABY, YOU'RE A FIREWORK
It’s Pig Dance at Ramrod and 2-for-1 drinks all day at Alibi. Eagle winds up its three-day blow-out in a “Star Spangled” way with music by Guy Scheiman and The Manor hosts “Red, White & Papa” with DJ/Producer Eliad Cohen.
The City of Fort Lauderdale's free 4th of July Spectacular in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach features performances by stars of "I Love the 90's Tour,” and Miami Beach offers an Independence Day music festival with fireworks accompanying a concert of patriotic tunes.
Sunday, July 6
COME ON, SHOW 'EM WHAT YOU'RE WORTH
Like to soak up the sun, but don’t like sand in your shoes (or elsewhere)? Head over to LIT for Swim Trunk Saturday with your towel and lay out on the lawn. When you need to cool off, there are sprinklers and a wet t-shirt contest.
Velvet Rodeo returns to The Manor.
Monday, July 7
MAKE 'EM GO, "AH, AH, AH"
Jerr Bear is the hunky dance instructor at Scandals tonight.
Tuesday, July 8
AS YOU SHOOT ACROSS THE SKY
Matthew Darren’s Mix-Tape show is at AquaPlex and Rebel Wine Bar celebrates Customer Appreciation Day with a free charcuterie board from 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
BABY, YOU'RE A FIREWORK
SAGE of South Florida’s Men's Drop-in group meets at The Pride Center at 1 p.m.
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Compiled by Rick Karlin.
