November
26 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening of musicianship, visuals, lighting and storytelling. 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $58.25-$529.75. casino.hardrock.com.
28-30 “The Nutcracker,” Boca Ballet Theatre’s 2025 production starring American Ballet Theatre dancers Zimmi Coker and Carlos Gonzales. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. $25-$55. bocaballet.org/season.
28-Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol,” Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens’ 1994 musical adaptation. Times vary at The Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. $109-$119. thewick.org.
29-30 West Palm Beach Fine Art Show, outdoor, tent-based show featuring a juried selection of original, handmade art from national and local artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Free admission. hotworks.org.
30 Hot Brass: Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire, a tribute show of hits with four lead vocalists, and horn and rhythm sections. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. $45 and up. pompanobeacharts.org.
December
2 Fourth Annual Magnolia Luncheon, United Way Broward’s Women United honoring women who are raising essential resources, addressing complex challenges in the community and creating long-lasting social change to help people in need. Keynote by author Kindra Hall, Shopping Boutique Marketplace and Magnolia’s Secret Garden Raffle. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $200 nonmembers, $150 members. unitedwaybroward.org.
5 Broward Education Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Awards, honoring the achievements of alumni and community leaders who have made a lasting difference in Broward County. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Fort Lauderdale Baptist Church, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $75. browardedfoundation.org/halloffame.
5-7 Art Basel: Miami Beach, leading galleries from five continents show significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art along with emerging stars. The show is divided into sectors, each with a specific focus, and features art and culture conversations. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Ticket prices vary. artbasel.com/miami-beach.
6 Savor Boca: A Centennial Celebration, a historical photo scavenger hunt, self-guided tasting tour at 10-plus local restaurants paired with cocktails inspired by the flavors, trends and spirit of each decade from the 1920s to the 2020s, or a VIP guided tour with elevated tastings and full-sized cocktails at four restaurants. Benefits Brain Bowl Events. Times vary at Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $35-$150. savorboca.com.
6 Evening of Enchantment, celebrating the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA’s 25th anniversary with dinner and dancing, silent auction and music by The Headliners in an outdoor tent. 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA, 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Cocktail attire. $375. ymcaspbc.org/25years.
6-7 “Handel’s Messiah” and Holiday Pops, South Florida Symphonia Orchestra’s tradition performed with guest vocalists and the South Florida Symphony Chorus. Chat with Dr. Alan Mason 30 minutes before the concerts. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, and 4 p.m. Sunday at Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center at Barry University, 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. Ticket prices vary. southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah.
6 & 13 Candlelight: Best of “Bridgerton” on Strings, top hits from the acclaimed Shondaland series on Netflix performed by the Collins Quartet. 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Yamato Road. $38-$65. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at First Presbyterian Church of West Palm Beach, 301 S. Olive Ave. $71.50-$89.50. candlelightexperience.com/bridgerton-concerts.
7 Sugar Plum Dreams, a night of fine dining, live and silent auction, entertainment, visit from Santa Claus, interactive activities and photo ops to benefit the Quantum House. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at The Club at Admirals Cove, 200 Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter. $375 adults, $125 children. quantumhouse.org/sugar-plum-dreams.
7 South Florida Presidents Council Toys in the Sun Run and Festival, charity motorcycle ride and music festival with headliner Gretchen Wilson. Vendor village, food and collecting of holiday toys for children in need. Starts at 8 a.m. at the Oasis Parking Lot on State Road 7 across from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, and ends at the Bergeron Green Glades Ranch, 21111 SW 16th St., Weston. Ticket prices vary. sfpctoyrun.com.
8 Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête, Palm Beach Symphony’s luncheon with silent auction and music. 10:30 a.m. at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $300. palmbeachsymphony.org/support/holly-jolly.
11-14 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, presented by Wine Spectator, featuring more than 50 chefs and culinary talent along with 20-plus signature events and tastings. A portion of proceeds benefits Els for Autism. Various locations in Palm Beach County. Ticket prices vary. pbfoodwinefest.com.
13 The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, decorated boats of all sizes travel along the New River, east to the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale and north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Stranahan House, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets available for purchase for the Parade Viewing Area with seating, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, 80 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale. Other viewing areas include bridges and The Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. winterfestparade.com.
13-21 Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights, presented by Miami Beach Classical Music Festival. Musical performances, orchestra music, Santa Claus, the Grinch and Elsa, snow and projection mapping displays across the 1400 block of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Performances outside The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 13 and 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 20, and 21. Free admission. miamimusicfestival.com.
14 Winter Wonderland – A Frozen Family Celebration, brunch party and performance of Disney’s “Frozen.” Proceeds benefit the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs. Noon at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Proceeds benefit the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs. $375. browardcenter.org/family_celebration.
27 “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment, with handpainted sets, over 200 custom-designed scenery elements and international ballet stars. Two acts with one intermission. 7 p.m. at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. $40.04-$79.42. thecentercs.com.
28 Brunch with Purpose: The Sow Project at Vizcaya Village, seasonal menu crafted by chefs Ben Vaughn and Dave Krog with intimate seating. Supports The Sow Project’s free culinary workforce development programs. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Vizcaya Village Garage, 3250 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $65.87, $28.52 (12 and under). eventbrite.com.
January
6 Barry Manilow, the Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning singer’s final show in South Florida. 7 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway. $39-$574. barrymanilow.com.
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.
8 “Forever Yiddish 3 – Songs and Stories from the Shtetl,” with Yitzhak Fried and pianist Alan Mason. Proceeds benefit Leket Israel, the leading food rescue organization in Israel. 7:30 p.m. at Aventura Arts & Culture Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. $62.86-$88.23. aventuracenter.org.
8-25 “In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience,” featuring comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh, and a wine expert guiding audiences through tasting five wines with a side of jokes. Times vary at the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $112.10-$147.50. browardcenter.org.
10 Boca Raton Seafood Festival, second annual event with local seafood vendors, music and nautical-themed activities and competitions for all ages. noon to 8 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. $10 advance, $15 at the door, free for children 10 and under. myboca.us/2698/Seafood-Festival.
18 Boca Ballet Theatre 35th Anniversary Gala, performance with professional dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Ballet, cocktail hour and dinner onstage with the show’s stars. 3 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $350 performance and dinner, $75 performance only. bocaballet.org/35th-anniversary-gala.
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 in Fort Lauderdale and ticket prices vary. vlfoodwine.com.
23 Corinne Bailey Rae, R&B performance by Grammy Award-winning artist. 8 p.m. at Glazer Hall, 70 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite P70, Palm Beach. $127.50 – $137.50. glazerhall.org.
24 HomeSafe’s 23rd Annual Classic Rock & Roll Party, auction, dinner and private concert with Mike DelGuidice, touring vocalist with Billy Joel’s band. 6 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Ticket prices vary. helphomesafe.org/TheClassic2026.
31 Penn & Teller’s 50th Anniversary Tour, magic’s legendary duo. 8 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Tickets start at $45. casino.hardrock.com/hollywood/events/penn-and-teller.
Save the date
Feb. 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.
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