Calendar: Virtual community, entertainment events beginning Nov. 18
This is a list of reader-submitted opportunities to learn, take classes, stroll through galleries and museums or have front-row seats to experience some great music — from the convenience and comfort of your own home. All programs and activities are subject to change.
Hot Topic Discussion: Palm Beach County Legislative Priorities, noon Nov. 18. League of Women Voters presents guest speaker Rebecca De La Rosa, Palm Beach County director of legislative affairs. Advance registration required to get Zoom link at: bit.ly/32tM3ld.
Lyrics Lab Features ‘The Garden of My Mind,’ 7 p.m. Nov. 18. This month’s virtual open mic event is dedicated to Pompano’s star Esther Rolle whose album of the same name was released in 1975. Enjoy live music, singing, poetry, and hear three spoken-word poets as they recreate and pay homage to this incredible album. pompanobeacharts.org. Free.
Family Friendly Film Night with CineSpace, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Blast off for a space adventure with a selection of films that contain footage from NASA’s vast moving image archive and other genres. Presented by the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, Delray Beach. 561-894-7500. pbclibrary.org/events.. Go to the Digital Activities listing to register for this program. Free.
Historic Stranahan House Museum Presents Virtual History Happy Hour, 9 p.m. Nov. 18. Features History of Seminole Music. Visit the Facebook page at bit.ly/39C7qTs. See stranahanhouse.org or email info@stranahanhouse.org. Tickets $5-$10.
Never Is Now: ADL Summit on Anti-Semitism & Hate, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19. Anti-Defamation League shows how to thwart bigotry on the rumor mill of untruths. Replace misinformation with facts. Online from North Miami. 561-288-9900. events.adl.org/neverisnow. Free.
DIY Fishing with Youth Environmental Alliance, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 19. This is a 2-hour interactive class that will teach you how to make your own fishing gear and tackle from household recyclables. Presented by Youth Environmental Alliance, Davie. 954-382-0188. To register for link, see yeafrog.org/events. $10.
Teens Can Get In-Person Help with Homework & School Projects from Certified Teachers. 5-6:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday except Nov. 23 and Nov. 26. For students in grades 6-12. No preregistration required. Visit Mandel Public Library at wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703. Sponsored by the West Palm Beach Library Foundation. Free.
Sizzle & Sip 2: Virtual Cooking & Cocktails, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Decadent holiday edition to support community service projects in Broward on Zoom, from Pembroke Pines. 786-282-8600. Register for this Kiwanis Club event at kiwanismiramarpines.com/sizzle-sip. Donations $15-up.
Artist Talk: Jarod Charzewski, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Exhibit runs through Jan. 13. Charzewski shares the process and insights behind his solo exhibition at the Rosemary Duffy Visual & Performing Arts Department at Central Campus, Davie. 954-201-6605. browardvpa.com/events. Free.
Conversation with African American Research Library and Cultural Center Librarian, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Zoom webinar topic: First LGBTQ collection, presented by Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register at bit.ly/3mMgSJw. Free.
North Beach Social, 8-10 p.m. Nov. 19. Livestreamed from Miami Beach with Mr. Pauer and friends. 786-453-2897. northbeachbandshell.com. Free.
‘Welcome Home’ a Virtual Exhibition, Nov. 20-Jan. 6. Hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines. Features resident artists who create art to provide a sort of immunity against the fear, isolation, and the chaos of these troubling times. 954-961-6067. ppines.com/studio18. Free.
Broward House SMART Ride Reimagined, Nov. 20-22. Historically it’s been a 2-day 165-mile ride from Miami to Key West. This year, riders are being challenged to ride wherever they are that weekend. Anyone can participate by committing to log the miles, minutes, or any other measurable metric of a physical challenge they choose. Register at thesmartride.org or browardhouse.org.
Race and Politics: The Crossroads of Modern American Political Culture, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 20. Features Andra Gillespie, associate professor of Political Science at Emory University. From FAU, Boca Raton. 561-297-2595. Meeting registration on Zoom at tiny.cc/OSullivan2020. Free.
‘As Long As We Are Here’ by Master Chorale of South Florida, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Jake Runestad’s world premiere virtual choir recording from Fort Lauderdale on Facebook and YouTube. 954-641-2653. bit.ly/2TRZyGt. Free.
Diabetes and Medication Management Presented by NSU, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Designed to help people who have diabetes or care for those with diabetes understand medication. Presentation by NSU. 561-393-7852. bit.ly/3kS0ztP. Free.
Cuisine for a Cause, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 21. Virtual event to support the American Liver Foundation, Miami. Culinary experience brings two top chefs into your home to demonstrate preparing an interactive meal from Hello Fresh. Hosted by ALF, 570-972-9432. Register at bit.ly/2HPsfla. Free.
Miami Book Fair is Virtual & Free, Through Nov. 22. It will be a blend of prerecorded events and livestream, with author interviews and Q&A sessions. Some events available on the website for one night only. Over 170 English-language authors and 80 Spanish-language authors have signed up. See miamibookfair.com.
Friends Speaker Series: ‘Three Singing Women,’ 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Features Rose Feinberg discussing Bette Midler, Carole King and Barbra Streisand. Find out about each singer’s early years, marriages, and struggles to reach stardom. Virtual program from Boca Raton Library. 561-393-7852. bit.ly/2I8f0eM. Free.
Nonprofit MNM Theatre Company to Stream ‘Closer Than Ever,’ Nov. 27-Dec. 31. To view the musical, see ShowTix4U.com via the company’s website at mnmtheatre.org or on its Facebook page. 561-725-7025. Tickets $20; link remains active for 48 hours.
Palm Beach Photographic Centre. Online exhibit ends Nov. 28. Members' Show features the 24th Annual Juried Exhibition. Also on display is The FOTOcamp Exhibition, showcasing works by talented young people, ages 10-17, from the summer’s virtual FOTOcamp for Kids. See the works at workshop.org.
Hip Hop Nutcracker, 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and 3 p.m. Nov. 29. This family friendly holiday production is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers. Livestreamed and On Demand by the Adrienne Arsht Center. Recorded Live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets to get the show link at bit.ly/2I1bh2L. $20.
Guy Harvey Facebook Live Sessions, 11 a.m.-noon, Saturdays in November. Features talks and resources online through the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s (GHOF) Facebook page, live from Fort Lauderdale. 800-288-1227. facebook.com/DrGuyHarvey/videos. Archived videos online. Free.
Tai Chi for Arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation offers regular adult class 11 a.m.-noon through Dec. 1. Classes are virtual from Sunrise on Zoom. For details and link, call the Area Agency on Aging at 954-745-9567 ext. 10249 to register. Classes meet twice weekly. adrcbroward.org. Free.
An Evening with the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 2. Cookbook author of “Modern Comfort Food,” presented by David Posnack JCC, Davie. 954-434-0499. dpjcc.org/cultural-arts/ina-garten. $45. Price includes cost of book.
Virtual Gingerbread House Workshop, 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Join Children’s Harbor and Local 10 news anchor Eric Yutzy for this family-friendly holiday event with tips and tricks on how to build the perfect gingerbread house. Participants can submit a photo of their gingerbread house for a chance to win $500. Submit fee $20. RSVP at childrensharborevents.com.
Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). 954-467-6637. mods.org/saveourseas. Free.
Vote Online for The Galleria’s Annual Men of Style. Voting open through noon on Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit 11 local charities. Votes are $25 each at galleriamall-fl.com. Leading man to be announced during Facebook Live presentation at 5 p.m. Dec. 3.
Broward Coalition on Aging Monthly Meeting, 8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 10. Professional networking and training Virtual on Zoom from Lauderhill. 954-746-2055, ext. 125. bcoafl.org. Free.
Monthly Lunch with Art Lecture Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Dec. 10. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month as he guides you into the world of the Ely Family, all while you enjoy your lunch. Presented by Pompano Beach Arts. See on Facebook or bit.ly/2YwsqXv.
Virtual Winterfest Viewing Party, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Children’s Harbor’s 9th Annual Winterfest Boat Parade virtual viewing party will kick off the “Best of the Parades” special on WSVN. Winner of the gingerbread house decorating contest will be announced and guests will have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday Jam After Party. To register, visit childrensharborevents.com ore email events@childrensharbor.org.
Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, daily through Dec. 25. Presented by Levis JCC, festival features more than 30 engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking films, plus webinars with filmmakers and cast members. 561-558-2514. bit.ly/3dJUY6s. $10-$12 per film; link good for 72 hours. Public welcome.
FAU lectures Series. (ongoing) FAU’s Osher LifeLong Learning Institute. Lectures are on Zoom. $10 each. RSVP at fau.edu. Available through Dec. 8.
The Symphonia at Home Features Weekly Series, 5 p.m. Thursdays on Facebook Live. The Symphonia hosts a variety of award-winning orchestra members discussing their instruments and sharing solo performances or videos from past concerts. For more information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-376-3848.
Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger (ongoing) View “Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the Pompano Beach Arts YouTube channel at bit.ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts.org/virtual-events. Free.
Visit Manatee Lagoon’s Virtual Learning Site (ongoing) Take a deep dive into the history of Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center and educational attraction in Riviera Beach. Follow Mia on the Manatee Cam and complete at-home activities. Visit bit.ly/31iyHH4. 561-626-2833 or visitmanateelagoon.com.
Frost Science Features Live Cam & Webinars (ongoing) See the 500,000-gallon Gulf Stream exhibit with sharks, schools of tuna, devil rays, a loggerhead sea turtle, etc. View a video on Bird Songs & Monkey Business. Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami at frostscience.org/at-home.
Butterfly World (ongoing) Tour the photo gallery featuring gardens, species displays, flowering plants, and bug zoo. Watch videos on YouTube at bit.ly/2CuyZ5e. Visit the online gift shop to order curbside pickup of ladybugs or pupa at butterflyworld.com.
Peter London Launches PLGDC@HOME Virtual Series (ongoing) Miami’s global dance company features artist talks, interviews with choreographers and experts, plus specialized education courses. PLGDC@HOME is streaming on PATREON. Subscriptions start at $10 a month. PLGDC.org or bit.ly/3m6GZLz.
Virtual Lessons by Symphony Members (ongoing) Classical instrument training presented by Miramar Cultural Center and The Palm Beach Symphony on the MiramarCultural YouTube channel. Includes clarinet, mallet, snare drum, timpani, flute, trombone, viola and more. See MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
From The Frank to You; Virtual Workshops & Lectures (ongoing) In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-by-step craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2120. Visit thefrankgallery.org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.
Delray Affair Open till Dec. 25 (ongoing) Hosted by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event is online. Let your fingers do the strolling while you peruse artist bios and browse cyber shops, galleries, studios and boutiques from local exhibitors and vendors. Visit bit.ly/2PFtDXE.
Engage at GableStage with Online Theater Series. (ongoing) World premiere short-form works by the finest local artists. Recordings online. 305-445-1119 or visit bit.ly/39UsNiV or gablestage.org. Free.
‘Ask Hanna’ is a Free, Anonymous Health Chat. (ongoing) Submit queries anytime; answers available 9-a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida PBS stations' (WPBT & WXEL) Health Channel launched a free health counseling service. Provides individuals access to general health and wellness information and answers via live chat with health advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
Kravis @ Home The Curtain’s Up! (ongoing) Digital stage features a lineup of curated concerts, talks, performances and arts education events. Virtual from West Palm Beach. kravis.org/athome. Free.
NSU Art Museum Extends Exhibits (ongoing) Transitions and Transformations will be on view through January; plus From Pencil to Paint will remain until spring. The Museum in Fort Lauderdale begins its new exhibition season Nov. 21 with the South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition. nsuartmuseum.org.
Palm Beach County Library Digital Events (ongoing) Activities and programs on Zoom. Preregister to download instructions and sign up for stories and songs about magical unicorns, or learn about watercolor painting, how to engineer a paper airplane or catch a Latin-flavor cooking demo. See bit.ly/2C62OZE. Free.
Beachcombing Gumbo Limbo Style (anytime) This self-guided adventure offers the knowledge and incentive to get out and enjoy the beach, find cool natural treasures, and help wildlife at the same time. Recommended for all ages. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is closed but your adventure awaits. Learn how at gumbolimbo.org or bit.ly/3krD4rv. 561-544-8605. Free.
American Foreign Policy Lecture Series (ongoing) Online from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. 561-297-6124. bit.ly/2HqqJoM. $15-up. Recordings released Fridays on Vimeo; available through Dec. 31.
Miami Sequarium Kids Corner (ongoing) Watch videos and become a Reef Ranger; see webisodes with sea turtles, manatees, and whales. Enjoy arts and crafts or play BunnyPaloozza at miamiseaquarium.com/kidscorner.
Broward Library’s Facebook Collection (ongoing) Includes videos curated for all ages, including a Magic Show; a Zoom performance by the Miami Children’s Museum; or a “Matter of Fact Show” with MODS. Meet an engineer from the NASA Artemis Program; tour Flamingo Gardens; or celebrate the legacy of Stevie Wonder. See bit.ly/3igsmCP. Free.
‘Sister Act’ On Demand @ Lake Worth Playhouse (ongoing) See the recorded show for $12 or watch free digital shorts, “ZoomTube,” and “Behind the Curtain” features while the Lake Worth Playhouse stage is dark. Register for online classes. Get tickets at bit.ly/3iDhwqB good for 48 hours. See lakeworthplayhouse.org.
Digital Days @ Unity of Delray Beach (ongoing) New talks posted 6 a.m. Sundays. Programs include sermon and meditation, children’s lessons, videos and music. Stay connected daily with podcasts, and inspirational writings at unityofdelraybeach.org.
Broward Center Presents Online Classes for All Ages (ongoing) Free online classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also follow the Facebook page to access previous videos and content. See browardcenter.org and click on Education@Home or visit bit.ly/2EhNvxA.
MODS Virtual Camp Discovery (ongoing) Museum of Discovery and Science releases videos weekday mornings with daily activities, resources, and educational content. STEM programs range from story time and hands-on activities to science demonstrations. Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube.
Brain Bites, Games & How does my brain work? (ongoing) Florida Atlantic University offers Virtual Resources for educators, students, and curious neuro-explorers of all ages. Download Brain Games, puzzles, tests or experiments developed by FAU Brain Institute researchers. Listen to podcasts, watch videos at fau.edu/ibrain or bit.ly/31aWfxj.
Experience ‘Art Couture’ at the intersection of Art and Fashion (ongoing) Take a 25-minute tour of the exhibit at the Cornell Art Museum, presented by Old School Square in Delray Beach. Watch the video on YouTube at bit.ly/3k4q7UO. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org.
Pompano Beach Arts (ongoing) Features entertaining and educational programming, with videos for all ages. Includes creative writing classes, visual and therapeutic arts, music, lectures, interviews, workshops, theater basics, storytelling, etc. Some events have fees with specific times; others are available anytime and free. Visit Pompano Beach Arts at bit.ly/2DfBgkE.
Cooking with The Galleria (ongoing) Watch instructional videos from Seasons 52 expert chef Elvis Bravo as he cooks a favorite brunch special or demonstrates how to prepare basic and expert culinary creations. View cooking demonstrations on the Galleria’s Facebook page at bit.ly/2DfFOHK.
Lifelong Learning Institute (ongoing) Times and dates vary at Nova Southeastern University’s LLI. Classes, presentations and programs for seniors on Zoom. Register at bit.ly/2Chw0wK. 954-262-8471 or email LLI@nova.edu. $30/month or $15/each.
Arsht@Home (ongoing) Adrienne Arsht Center highlights local musicians, actors, writers, visual artists, dancers, and performers. The stage may be dark, but Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony are offering playlists, videos, interviews and performances anytime. See bit.ly/3abr8pH.
Young At Art Museum in Davie Offers Art Relief (ongoing) Take a virtual tour or download ideas for at-home arts and crafts projects. Activities include 360 views of gallery space with clickable content; iSpy 360, an adventure through YAA while learning new vocabulary words; and in-depth art classes. Visit youngatartmuseum.org. Free.
Whitehall, Flagler Museum Virtual Tours (ongoing) See the Grand Hall and listen to an audio tour. Visit the library, music room or billiard rooms and hear about the decor from the Gilded Age before slipping into the Grand Ballroom for a peek at its opulence. The Drawing Room is adorned in Louis XVI style. Take the tour at flaglermuseum.us.
FAU Galleries Present a Look at Our Past, Present & Future Politics (ongoing) Through Jan. 15. The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will debut four online exhibitions that are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues. Each online presentation will be accessible as a link at fau.edu/galleries.
24th Annual Dunn’s Run is a 5K & 5-mile walk/run event that you can participate in rain or shine because it’s virtual, before Jan. 24, to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward. 954-537-1010. dunnsrun.com. $30-$35.
‘Women in High Conflict Relationships’ Online Support Group, 5-6 p.m. weekly through Jan. 28. Hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Zoom from West Palm Beach. 561-684-1991. alpertjfs.org/events/help-women. Free.
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