Arts & Culture

The $30 million renovation taking place at Parker Playhouse is on track to revitalize a facility that opened its doors in 1967. Construction, scheduled for completion in 2021, has been moving along, even amid the pandemic. Expect a reimagined main lobby experience that incorporates the original façade of the building and other original architectural features.

The Historic Stranahan House Museum celebrates the 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment through Virtual History Happy Hour: Ivy Stranahan & the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Historian and Broward Schools educator, Michelle Sammartino discusses the history of the Women’s Suffrage movement and Fort Lauderdale pioneer Ivy Stranahan’s role in it. Event takes place Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets

In its 22nd year, the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival is going virtual—but not before going a little old school. The festival (Aug. 20-30) kicks off with a Drive-OUT preview of Stage Mother, at the Drive-In Theater at Dezerland Park in North Miami (14401 NE 19th Ave.). The film (pictured above)—starring Jacki Weaver, Adrian Grenier and

For music lovers missing live performances, Arts Garage has the next best thing. During Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage, a virtual concert series featuring jazz and blues artists. “Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage gives music lovers the best of both worlds—they can watch the concert from the comfort of home while

This month, your living will be the room where it happens when Broward Center presents a virtual concert with Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway smash Hamilton. Streaming live from New York’s New World Stages, Jackson performs pop standards, original material and songs from his favorite musicals with a

Through the society’s upheavals and changes, artists have been there not only to document but also to initiate change through creative problem solving. ArtServe is examining the changes through its ongoing “Cultural Convo” virtual discussion series featuring conversations with cultural content creators and cultural organization leaders. This Monday, ArtServe hosts a free presentation by Dr.

AvMed will present several online concerts on Facebook Live during its Live! from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts series. Coming up on July 27 is Havana-native Alex del Sol, who performs with a flamenco dancer. Other upcoming acts include jazz duo Davis and Dow (Aug. 17), vocal group Brazilian Voices (Aug. 31) and

By Jill Lefkowitz About the piece: Produced for Chen Bitton’s Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. project, this acrylic painting (on a 30-inch-by-40-inch canvas) emerged from the artist’s happy, meditative state (thus the bright, vibrant colors). “As with most of my work, the painting is spontaneous, revealing a sense of community, inclusivity and warmth with a focus on hope. The figurative abstracts merge

As we continue to live through tumultuous times, History Fort Lauderdale is inviting residents to step into the serenity of South Florida through the exhibit “The Art of Tim Forman: Beachscapes.” The exhibit, which will be on display at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue), presents the work of the South Floridian with

Love Can Beat 6 Feet By Stephanie Leyden About the piece: The part-painting, part-drawing (fused together in Photoshop) touches on social distancing—and global kindness. “Love is a universal language, and the two cats depict this in such a neutral and simplistic way. It shows our unique ability as humans to overcome and triumph over hardships

Walking outside around Miami Design District—mask on, of course—you’ll find a few new works of art livening the famous Miami neighborhood. Miami Design District’s new curator Claire Breukel is introducing works from domestic and international artists, including a taste of Peréz Art Museum Miami (PAMM), which is closed until September. Here are a few works

Pictured above: Alice Rahon’s The Next Morning; Collection of Frances and Don Baxter   The Museum: The Frank in Pembroke Pines The Exhibits: The Academy, In Between and works by Elton Burgest, Colby DeGraaf and The Views: In The Academy, a 360-degree interactive tour shows viewers artwork from Florida International University’s Department of Art + Art