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The Lifestyle List: Dec. 6-8

Patchwork Mosaic pictured

When: Through Jan. 12

Where: History Fort Lauderdale, 219 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale

What: Billed as “an indigenous gathering of Seminole masterworks,” the exhibit features the work of Jessica Osceola, Stephanie Hall and others.

Info: historyfortlauderdale.org

 

Trisha Yearwood

When: Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale

What: The country star has been winning hearts and awards since the 1990s. She celebrates her latest album, Every Girl, which features songs with Kelly Clarkson and husband Garth Brooks.

Info: browardcenter.org

 

Don Giovanni

When: Dec. 5 & 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

What: Florida Grand Opera presents Mozart’s work, portraying the enduring tale of arrogant and lustful Don Juan and his downfall.

Info: browardcenter.org

 

Sugar Pops Orchestra of Coconut Creek

What: The city of Coconut Creek’s new symphony orchestra delights with the sounds of the holidays under the direction of conductor Peter Fuchs.

When: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Township Center for Performing Arts, 2452 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek

Tickets: $10 adults; $5 children

Info: townshipcoconutcreek.com/theater-info

 

Light It Up!

When: Dec. 6-29

Where: Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach

What: The exhibit features the work of emerging artists Robert Bové, a self-taught and colorblind painter, and Orit Pines, a self-taught abstract artist.

Info: artsgarage.org

 

Ocean Way Holiday

When: Dec. 7, 5-9 p.m.

Where: International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach

What: Deerfield Beach’s sixth annual holiday celebration offers ice skating, face painting, a giant snow globe, holiday character show, snow flurries and photos with Santa. Plus, food and drinks are available for sale.

Info: deerfield-beach.com

 

“With a Touch of Ellington”

When: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Road, Davie

What: The Broward Symphony performs work by Mozart and Duke Ellington, including the legendary bandmaster’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.

Info: baileyhall.org

 

Maureen McGovern

When: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

What: Forty-six years after the release of her Oscar-winning gold record, “The Morning After,” the Grammy-nominated singer presents Home for the Holidays.

Info: miznerparkculturalcenter.com

 

Symphony of the Americas and Cirque de la Symphonie

When: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Cypress Bay High School Theater, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston

What: The Weston Music Society and the city of Weston presents a memorable holiday show with acrobatics performed to holiday music.

Info: 1weston.com

 

Carols by Candlelight

When: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach

What: The fourth annual holiday concert benefits Old School Square’s arts education program. Performers include students from local schools; singer Donna Summer’s sister, Mary Gaines Bernard; and headliner Gloria Gaynor.

Info: oldschoolsquare.org

 

Gingerbread Holiday Concert

When: Dec. 8, 3 p.m.

Where: Boca Raton Resort and Hotel, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton

What: Aimed toward families, the 17th annual concert features holiday classics performed by the Lynn Philharmonia and raises funds for student musicians.

Info: lynn.edu/events

 

Tony Bennett

When: Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood

What: The 93-year-old legend presents his “I Left My Heart” tour, playing the classic standards and hits that have shaped his 60-year career. Joining him is daughter Antonia Bennett.

Info: myhrl.com

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