Thursday, August 1
Iyanla Vanzant
When: Aug. 1, 8 p.m.
Where: Broward Center
What: New York Times best-selling author, life coach and spiritual leader presents an interactive event with the humor, love and straight-talk that made her an Emmy Award-winning personality on show “Iyanla Fix My Life.” Her show celebrates the 25th anniversary of her book “Acts of Faith.”
Friday, August 2
“Hair”
When: Aug 2-4
Where: West Boca Performing Arts Theater, 12811 Glades Road, Boca Raton
What: Lighting Bold Productions performs the iconic musical that celebrated the hippie culture of the late 1960s with songs that later became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement.
The Symphonia Swings
When: Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mizner Amphitheater
What: The orchestra transports audiences back the swing era as part of Boca Raton’s Summer in the City series.
Saturday, August 3
Preacher Lawson
When: Aug. 3, 8 p.m.
Where: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill
What: The “America’s Got Talent” finalist brings his anecdotal, slapstick stand-up comedy back to his native Florida.
The Big Buck Music Festival
When: Aug. 3, 5 p.m.
Where: Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Second St., Deerfield Beach
What: Deerfield Beach hosts an afternoon filled with music, food and beverage and a kids zone for family fun.
Watermelon Party
When: Aug. 3, 4-9 p.m.
Where: Tarpon River Brewing
What: Celebrate Tarpon River Brewing’s newly-released Wit-R-Melon beer with a Watermelon Party this Saturday afternoon. Guests can enjoy Wit-R-Melon slushies, a watermelon inspired menu, and watermelon-themed activities like watermelon carving, a watermelon toss and watermelon face painting. The event is free and open to all ages. Live music will be performed by DJ Blue, Lonewolf and Josh Diaz & The Bonfires.
Back to School Bashes
When: Aug. 3, 6 p.m. (Brimstone) and 7 p.m. (Beach House)
Where: Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Beach House Pompano
What: Join Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Beach House Pompano in saying good-bye to the summer season with Back to School Bashes this Saturday night! Brimstone Woodfire Grill is hosting a Back to School Luau with live music and drink specials. Beach House Pompano is hosting a Back to School 80’s Party with DJ Misha, oversized games and drink specials.
Sunday, August 4
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When: Sunday, Aug. 4
Where: Legends Tavern and Grille – Lighthouse Point
What: Guests can enjoy a unique experience this Sunday at Legends Tavern and Grille as the location transforms its menu to incorporate hearty dishes from Que BBQ Company. Menu items will include Jalepeno Heaters, a Char-“QUE”-terie Board with cured/smoked millionaire bacon and pork belly burnt ends and a 16-hour Smoked Beef Brisket.
