Fort Lauderdale fitness studios unite for Rise, Ride & Roar
Three of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest fitness studios are teaming up for a special event in the spirit of giving back to the community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During Rise, Ride & Roar, locals get their hearts pumping with classes from CycleBar Fort Lauderdale, SOL Yoga and ROAR Station in benefit of Holy Cross Hospital.
Pig Out with the virtual COCHON555
Wheatley You’ve probably watched a chef cook on TV and thought about how you would cook along if you had the ingredients available right there. This year’s COCHON555 makes that a reality. While the typical COCHON555 tour wasn’t possible this year, a virtual version, Carryout with COCHON555 (presented by Citi) will connect South Floridians with
Saving Our Seas
Environmentalists and marine science lovers will have a chance to dip into an ocean of knowledge with the Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series from the Museum of Discovery and Science. On the first Thursday of each month through December learners of all ages are invited to hop on Zoom and learn from internationally acclaimed
ArtServe asks if artists can save the world
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.
What’s On Tap at Gulfstream
Between August and December, Gulfstream Park Village (901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach) is hosting several social distanced events and initiatives. Food Truck Wednesdays: Starting Aug. 5, Gulfstream will feature a different lunch-hour food truck every Wednesday throughout the month of August. The food truck will be parked from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
House of Hope invites South Florida to go the extra two miles
As we move into our new normal, South Florida organizations are continuing to hold virtual events to engage the community and raise funds, including House of Hope. The nonprofit, which provides substance abuse and mental health programming, will host Race to Recovery to raise awareness of the impact of addiction in the South Florida community.
Broward arts flourish with virtual events
Business for the Arts Broward continues to support the local art landscape with a series of virtual art classes. The first is No Fear Art – Drawing Edition, which promises to help participants not only release their fears of creating but also enjoy the process. Leading this creative journey is artist Lori Pratico (pictured above),
Dealing with Pandemic Stress
Searching for ways to better deal with the stresses that have arisen during this unprecedented stay-at-home period? The Junior League of Boca Raton has found the right person to offer coping strategies. On Tuesday, May 14, the Junior League presents a live Zoom seminar featuring Barb Schmidt, bestselling author of The Practice and founder of
Virtual Fundraisers
Broward Heart Walk: The 26th annual Broward Heart Walk, benefiting the American Heart Association, is still slated for May 10. But instead of the traditional 5K that last year drew more than 12,000 participants at Nova Southeastern University, Sunday’s promises to embrace social distancing—and then some—by moving online. Starting at 9 a.m., participants and teams
Getting Frank with Art
Yet another South Florida art institution is making sure that residents have plenty of artistic opportunities to explore at home. The Frank Art GAllery and the City of Pembroke Pines have introduced From the Frank to You, a free virtual learning space. “We are thrilled to be launching From The Frank to You and reconnecting with the
MOCA North Miami goes online
Art institutions around the world are reaching into homes all over the world through the internet, showcasing recorded performances and offering classes that are expanding people’s artistic horizons even as they shelter in place. And the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is no exception. Though closed, the museum has launched online content to
Home Show Puts on a Show
Stay tuned for do-it-yourself interior design programming courtesy of the Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show. The recently launched “Stay at Home with the Home Show” series is all about bringing living spaces to life—by incorporating what’s available in your house or by using a limited budget. The broadcasts are each Monday starting at 7
