JANUARY
8 29th annual History Makers fundraiser, presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust, honoring the back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers. Wine, spirits and food, and entertainment and memorabilia and other collectibles from the exclusive H. Wayne Huizenga collection. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. $125, $250 VIP. historyfortlauderdale.org/archives/7467.
9-11 & 23-25 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth, acro-salsa troupe, contortion, acrobatic bikes, hoop diving and Bailey the Robo Pup. Times vary from Jan. 9-11 at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; and Jan. 23-25 at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Ticket prices vary. ringling.com.
10-11 37th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, more than 275 artists bring life-sized sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, wearable art, paintings, music and more for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at 104 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. artfestival.com.
11 Seventh Annual Jazz in the Gardens Concert Series – Celebrating the Greats, listen to jazz from Yvette Norwood-Tiger among the monumental works. 1-3 p.m. at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach. $35 adults, $30 ANSG members and seniors, and $12 children. Reservations required. Upcoming performances include Troy Anderson and The Wonderful World Band Feb. 8 and Nikki Kidd March 8. ansg.org/palm-sundays.
15 Smarty Party: Science of Sleep, presented by the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, fireside chat with recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine, Dr. Michael Young, and two-time Emmy winner, national journalist Deborah Norville. Young will speak on his work on circadian rhythms as well as his current research on the impact sleep and meal timing have on longevity. 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7 p.m. dinner and fireside chat at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. coxsciencecenter.org/smarty-party.
15-17 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in the Palm Beaches, inaugural celebration of HBCU excellence, music and culture, featuring six of the nation’s top marching bands, and community and educational events. Various locations in Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton. Competition takes place at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Ticket prices vary. nationalbattleofthebands.com.
16-Feb. 8 To Life 6 – Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists & Comedians to Broadway & Hollywood, honoring composers and entertainers such as Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Stephen Sondheim, Mel Brooks and Barbra Streisand. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. $46. myboca.us/2647/To-Life-6.
17-19 South Florida Strawberry Festival, strawberry treats, entertainment, kids’ activities, rides, inflatables, shopping and America’s Got Talent Stunt Dog Show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $15 with code SWEET26, $22.32 or $41.52 (includes one entry, unlimited rides and inflatables). soflostrawberryfestival.com.
19-25 Seventh Annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, signature events, culinary classes and exclusive dinner series showcasing Greater Fort Lauderdale’s culinary scene. Headline celebrity personalities and chefs include Richard Blais, Eddie Jackson, Nancy Fuller, Jason Smith, Clarice Lam, Ron Dimpflmaier, Remy Powell and Dario Stephen. Times, locations and ticket prices vary in Fort Lauderdale. vlfoodwine.com.
22-Feb. 28 Tequila Town, six-week immersive journey into the heart of agave culture. More than 10 rooms with experiences from multisensory Jalisco landscapes and symbolic blessings of the agave, to live music, artisan markets and Agave After Dark dinners that pair top chefs and mixologists. Timed entries from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at 4710 NW 37th Ave., Miami. 21 and up. $80.28 general admission, $118.16 VIP. tequila.town.
27-30 Palm Beach Design Days, brings together the best in design, architecture and creative innovation with 100 percent of ticket sales supporting The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. Panels, conversations, book signings, pop-ups at venues around Palm Beach. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. palmbeachdesigndays.com.
FEBRUARY
5 Preservation Hall Jazz Band, honoring traditional New Orleans jazz while pushing the boundaries of the genre. 7:30 p.m. at Glazer Hall, 70 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite P70, Palm Beach. $110-$125. glazerhall.org.
6-7 Andrew Dice Clay with special guest Jon Lovitz. 7 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday at Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, 8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton. bocablackbox.com.
6 Ann Storck Center’s 30th Annual Celebrity Chefs, food from local chefs, free cocktails and open bar, entertainment, auction items and a live cooking demo by Chef Anthony Iracane from the current season of Below Deck. 6 to 10 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $200. Rock ‘n’ roll-inspired cocktail attire. bit.ly/celebchefs2026.
6 13th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach, fundraiser for the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Local restaurants donate signature soups and freshly baked bread served by community leaders. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach. $40 in advance online, $45 at the door (includes soup, bread, cookie and bottled water. Handpainted ceramic bowl and goodie bags (while supplies last), and access to the bake sale and silent auction. pbcfoodbank.org/emptybowlspalmbeach.
7 Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living, self-guided journey through some of Coral Gables’ most stunning private homes and kitchens. Food and drinks from top local restaurants and spirits brands. Benefits the Coral Gables Community Foundation and the Culinary Arts Program at Coral Gables Senior High School. 9 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m. tour at The Plaza Courtyard, 3011 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Ticket prices vary. gablesfoundation.org/events/tok.
7 FLIPANY 5K Fun Run, fitness, food and fun benefiting FLIPANY’s programs that expand access to healthy meals, nutrition education and wellness initiatives for children and families. 9 a.m. at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. $35 adults, $20 kids (includes breakfast, Family Wellness Fair, Kids’ Zone and raffles). flipany.org/events.
11-22 BATSU!, inspired by a Japanese comedy style, comedians compete to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken and more punishments. Times vary at Abdo New River Room at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale. $64.90-$88.50. browardcenter.org.
12-22 & 26-March 22 Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden, a 90-minute adults-only show with acrobatic acts, comedy and stunts. Dr. Elixir’s Drink-Ory Garden opens one hour before the show starts. Times and ticket prices vary at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (Feb. 12-22) and Carlin Park, 400 S. State Road A1A, Jupiter (Feb. 26-March 22). $55 to $90. mrswindles.com.
12 Andrea Bocelli’s Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating the singer’s 1997 breakthrough album, “Romanza.” 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $227.70-$2,071. myHRL.com.
14-March 1 “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical featuring the singer-songwriter’s chart-topping hits and classics. Times and ticket prices vary at Slow Burn Theatre Company at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. slowburntheatre.org.
14-15 ArtiGras, 41st annual fine arts festival showcasing a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art from 300 artists, a Youth Art Competition, ArtiKids Kids Zone and entertainment. Benefits local charities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N, Palm Beach Gardens. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, free for kids under 12. artigras.org.
19-22 25th Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, cooking competitions, demos and classes, open-air tasting tents, brunches, intimate dinners, late-night parties, among other events. 100 percent of net proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. Times and prices vary at locations from Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale and Homestead. sobewff.org.
21 Cleveland Clinic Palm Beach Ball, black-tie fundraiser with cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and dancing. 7 p.m. at The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach. $1,250. clevelandclinicflorida.org/palmbeachball.
MARCH
6 15th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards, honoring Broward non-profit organizations and leaders, presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by 211 Broward. Red-carpet arrival, entertainment and luncheon. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Grand Ballroom), 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Tickets can be purchased here: https://211-broward.org/non-profit-awards
