The Lifestyle List: April 5 – 7
The Lifestyle team brings you a collection of fun events and interesting finds in the South Florida area going on this weekend.
Throughout the Month
“Without Labels”
WHEN: Through April 12
WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts
WHAT: Photographs by Jamie Robertson and works on paper by Shawna Moulton explore identity and cultural perception in this exhibit.
INFO: aliarts.org
“Crazy for You”
When: Through April 14
Where: The Wick Theatre
What: This Tony-winning musical comedy showcases more than 20 Gershwin songs and captures the over-the-top essence of the 1930s in its choreographed musical numbers. The plot centers around a city boy’s mission to save a failing local theater and a love triangle that forms along the way.
Info: thewick.org
Penta
When: Through April 27
Where: Bailey Contemporary Arts
What: The exhibit features works of resident artists that have been featured in the past as well as some pieces currently on exhibit. In honor of BaCA’s fifth anniversary, the artists center their artwork around the symbolism behind the number five.
Info: baileyarts.org
“Impressions: The New Aesthetic “
When: Through April 28
Where: The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
What: ArtServe and The Bonnet House present an exhibition featuring contemporary and modern art from Floridian creators. The mixed-media exhibit presents an immersive experience through sensory events, projections and performance art.
Info: bonnethouse.org
Friday, April 5
“Can’t Live Without You”
WHEN: April 5-7
WHERE: Willow Theatre
WHAT: The Playgroup presents the story of Donny Hollenbeck, a writer with a seemingly perfect life who begins to receive unexpected visits from a character he dreamt up years ago.
INFO: willowtheatre.org
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
When: April 5, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Las Olas Boulevard, between S.E. 6th Avenue and S.E. 11th Avenue
What: The city of Las Olas celebrates delicious bites and flavorful wine from local restaurants at the annual Wine and Food Festival benefitting the American Lung Association. This event features experiential showcases and giveaways alongside the tastings.
Info: lasolaswff.com
“Tamiami Trail: In the Beginning” pictured
When: April 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) in Pompano Beach
What: BaCA presents an exhibition featuring artwork by members of the Tropical Botanic Artists collective. This evening includes a free opening reception during Old Town Untapped, where guests can enjoy the art and discover BaCA.
Info: baileyarts.org
Saturday, April 6
CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival
When: April 6
Where: Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field
What: The sixth annual festival brings the flare and flavor of New Orleans to South Florida in a celebration of the “Big Easy.” The afternoon will include live music, a crawfish boil, crawfish races and much more.
Info: crawdebauchery.com
Tape Face
When: April 6, 8 p.m.
Where: Parker Playhouse
What: The charming and amusing humor of this modern-day mime made audiences laugh on “America’s Got Talent.”
Info: parkerplayhouse.org
Aquatics Clinics with Olympians
When: April 6 & 7
Where: Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel & Saint Andrew’s School
What: Meet Olympians Ryand Lochte and Caeleb Dresse and learn the ins and outs of competitive aquatics. The two-day event will feature a meet and greet with the Olympians, aquatics clinics for attendees registered with a competitive team, and brunch and auction in support of the Mac Crutchfield Foundation.
Info: maccrutchfieldfoundation.com
Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting pictured
When: April 6, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Boca Raton Resort and Club – Great Hall
What: Boca Bacchanal celebrates local restaurants with dinner-by-the-bite and over 130 wines and Champagnes for sampling.
Info: bocabacchanal.com
Sunday, April 7
National Beer Day at Bokamper’s
When: April 7
Where: Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill (Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Miramar, Naples, Estero)
What: To celebrate National Beer Day, Bokamper’s is offering buy one, get one free Bo’s Brew Pale Ale draft all day. Enjoy the locally-brewed pale ale and relax in a comfortable atmosphere.
Info: bokampers.com
Weston Society Musical Cabaret pictured
When: April 7, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Rose & Dean Sklar
What: The Weston Music Society presents an afternoon of Jazz, Blues, Soul and Broadway performed by a Jazz ensemble accompanied by Yamit.
Info: westonmusicsociety.org
