Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Dine and play for a cause at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, November 20, at 7 p.m.! Guests will enjoy a lively night of dinner, a drag show starring Velvet Lenore and the Aquanettes, and bingo to support Heart Gallery of Broward County’s “Give With All Your Heart” campaign. In recognition of National Adoption Month, 15% of drink sales from the evening will be donated to the Heart Gallery of Broward County to find adoptive families for local foster youth.
Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale has been an icon of drag entertainment for 17 years. With a fresh name and upgraded experience, Aquaplex now offers a revitalized bar and dining menu, complete with modern stage lighting and sound for an immersive show. Attendees can expect an entertaining evening full of great food, engaging performances, and fun.
The event is priced at $35 per person, including a three-course dinner, the show, and bingo. Reservations are required by calling 954-567-0987 or visiting www.fladragshow.com/reservations.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, invites talented young singers, ages 5 to 17, to audition for the annual “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition, to be held at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) (401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale). Auditions will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, offering participants from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties the chance to showcase their vocal abilities and compete for a spot in the 2025 final event.
Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition has become a signature event, uniting children and families across the region. All performers aged 5 to 17 that reside in South Florida are invited to audition. Each act will have up to four minutes to perform in front of a panel of judges who will select the finalists for the main competition in February 2025, during Tri-Rail’s 16th annual “Rail Fun Day,” presented by Herzog. Judges will score based on vocal range, stage presence, and style.
Over the years, “Rail Fun Day” has grown into a beloved community event in Dania Beach, featuring interactive activities, food trucks, cookie decorating, face painting, and more. Last year’s event saw ten-year-old Samantha Schmerling take home the grand prize with her vocal performance, earning her $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent, and a professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic.
To secure an audition slot, participants must register at https://bit.ly/SFKGT2024 on or before Tuesday, November 19.
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series, where iconic tribute acts will light up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits. From the yacht rock and disco grooves of the Bee Gees and the electrifying energy of Prince to the rock anthems of Rod Stewart and Journey, every Friday night will celebrate the music that shaped generations. Guests will groove into December as the soulful performances of Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Neil Diamond will set the tone for a festive and unforgettable season.
On Friday, Dec. 6, Friday Night Sound Waves will present Latraia Savage is Whitney Houston. Latraia Savage leads an unforgettable tribute to Whitney Houston with her stunning performance in Remembering Whitney. Backed by an exceptional six-piece band and vibrant dancers, Latraia captures Whitney’s signature grace, power, and style, captivatingly celebrating one of music’s most beloved voices.
Optional VIP Experiences are available starting at $10 per person.
Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.
Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres.
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL, United States
South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, returns to illuminate and inspire joy this holiday season with its beloved performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah (Part 1, the Christmas portion) culminating in the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 8, at 4 p.m., at Barry University in Miami. SFSO will be joined by vocal soloists Rachel Blaustein (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Norman Shankle (tenor) and Rafael Porto (bass-baritone) and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.
Each season, orchestras the world over delight in performing one of classical music’s most well-known and uplifting masterworks. Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel's genius describing his orchestrations: "When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt." In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.
SFSO’s 2024 holiday program will open with a selection of Holiday Pops festive favorites including “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,” “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Ocho Kandalikas,” “Ave Maria” (Schubert), and “Dreidel Song.” Audiences are also invited to sing along to a special medley of cherished classics - "Jingle, Bells," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World" and more.
Per tradition, SFSO will close the joyous evening with Part I of Handel’s Messiah culminating with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.
Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing lineup of Icons & Rebels performances featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss and Berlioz, plus an eagerly anticipated orchestra premiere of Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence by inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations have included performances with ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.
Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $25 (plus fees) for the December 8 performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center (11300 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores). Order online at southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via phone at (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.
The Marker Key West
200 William Street, Key West, FL, United States
On Saturday, December 28 from 4-7 p.m., join The Marker Key West Resort for a FREE pre-New Year’s Eve party featuring live music from Rob Benton!
Sway to the tunes of guitar soloist Rob Benton with stunning waterfront views and a specialty Good Boy Vodka cocktail in hands.
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is ideally located on the Historic Key West Harbor, just steps from lively Duval Street. Escape the mainland mentality and embrace this modern waterfront resort.
Learn more about this event at https://www.themarkerkeywest.com/location/calendar/
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