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Throughout the Month

“The Wiz”

When: Dec. 7-31
Where: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill
What: The Tony Award-winning musical retells the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz with catchy melodies that have made it a modern-day classic.
Info: stagedoorfl.org

A Tribute to Benny Goodman and Friends

When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arts Garage
What: Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band pays tribute to the swinging classics of the 1940s band leader by recreating part of Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Concert.
Info: artsgarage.org

Ujamaa

When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: Bass Park, 2750 NW 19th St., Fort Lauderdale
What: Fort Lauderdale’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Kwanzaa celebration with a community marketplace, food and crafts.
Info: 954.828.7275

Kwanzaa Celebration

When: 2:30-6 p.m.
Where: Spady Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach
What: The free event invites families to bring gifts, food and fruit to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and fellowship.
Info: spadymuseum.com

“The Sleeping Beauty”

When: 3 p.m.
Where: Parker Playhouse
What: The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa performs the fairy tale based on the Brothers Grimm’s telling of the story.
Info: parkerplayhouse.com

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music”

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Coral Springs Center for the Arts
What: Just a snippet of a melody from this iconic musical makes listeners giddy with must-sing-along joy. The inspiring story of free-spirited Maria bringing music to the Von Trapp family has given audiences classics such as “Do Re Mi” and “My Favorite Things.”
Info: thecentercs.com

Dinner at Bourbon Steak (pictured above)

When: 5-11 p.m.
Where: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
What: James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina’s offers a three-course prix-fixe menu with Ahi Tuna Sashimi, New York Strip, Rack of Lamb, Miso-Glazed Sea Bass, Truffle Mac & Cheese and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Cost: $195 for adults and $45 for children
Info: turnberryislemiami.com/dining/bourbon-steak
Reservations: 786.279.6600 or Opentable

“Fever: Peggy Lee & Friends”

When: 2 & 8 p.m.
Where: Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach
What: Ring in the New Year with a little bit of swing, with a five-piece band paying tribute to Peggy Lee and vocalists evoking the classic styles of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and others.
Info: delraybeachplayhouse.com

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Coral Springs Center for the Arts
What: The Strauss Symphony Orchestra Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and champion ballroom dancers give tribute to a European tradition.
Info: thecentercs.com

Tiffany Haddish

When: 9 p.m.
Where: James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami
What: The self-described “last black unicorn” became a breakout comedy star after a hilarious performance in 2017’s “Girls Trip” and won an Emmy Award for her host spot on “Saturday Night Live.” She brings the laughs to Miami on her “She Ready” tour.
Info: jlkc.com

Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale New Year’s Eve Party

When: 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
What: Bokamper’s celebrates with a buffet, open bar, DJ SelectShawn, balloon drop, midnight Champagne toast and more.
Cost: $79 per person (21 and older only)
Info: 954.900.5584

New Year’s at Beach House

Where: Beach House Pompano
What: Beach House hosts a James Bond-inspired Casino Night New Year’s Eve Soiree.
Cost: General admission is free; rooftop celebration is $99; Booths for the rooftop can be purchased for $500 and come with three appetizers with a bottle of Moet.)
Info: Beach House Pompano

Dinner at Coco Asian Bistro & Bar

When: Dinner will be served from 4-midnight; 4-10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day
Where: Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, 1841 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale
What: Order an entree from the a la carte specials menu during dinner and receive a complimentary glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne. Diners will also each receive a complimentary glass of Champagne as the clock strikes midnight.
Enjoy dishes such as coconut and banana blossom soup, lobster pad Thai, lobster and pineapple fried rice, Southern Thai curry beef short ribs and more.
Info: cocoasianbistro.com