The calendar for January 2024, and beyond
January 8 The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point’s first meeting of the new year, an “International Lunch” prepared by members. Free and open to the public. 1 p.m. at Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point. Gclhp.org. 8-14 The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, a seven-day series of curated culinary experiences and signature events, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, celebrating all who contribute to the epicurean scene in South Florida and beyond. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Vlfoodwine.com. 13-14 The 35th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, featuring nearly 300 artists presenting sculpture, […]
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11-15 The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, featuring more than 600 dealers from over 30 countries offering everything from jewelry to watches, handbags, artwork, furniture, home décor and more. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Ticket prices vary. Originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com.
8-14 The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, a seven-day series of curated culinary experiences and signature events, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, celebrating all who contribute to the epicurean scene in South Florida and beyond. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Vlfoodwine.com.
13-14 The 35th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, featuring nearly 300 artists presenting sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, wearable art, paintings, music and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on East Atlantic Avenue. Free. 561-746-6615, artfestival.com.
14 The American Fine Wine Competition and the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University present One Thousand Bottles, Sipping Through America, featuring wines from the largest invitation-only judging in the United States. Attendees can taste from more than 700 wines, judged at FIU Jan. 13-15; sample special dishes to pair with the wines and participate in a silent auction and raffle. There will also be live music. 6:30-9 p.m. on the patio of the Chaplin School of Hospitality, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. $65. 561-504-0206, americanfinewinecompetition.org.
20-21 The Boca Strawberry Festival, a “berry” fun weekend filled with strawberry treats, rides, inflatables, kids’ activities, food, local vendors, live music and entertainment for all ages. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton. Admission starts at $15. Bocastrawberryfestival.com.
22 The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ ArtSmart Lunch & Learn educational series returns, with “The Ballerina’s Mindset,” presented by Megan Fairchild, New York City Ballet principal dancer, interviewed by dance photographer Steven Caras. 11:30 a.m. at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $125, which includes lunch. 561-832-7469, kravis.org.
27 The 21st Annual Classic Rock & Roll Party, a high-energy night of music and fun that includes a silent auction, open bar, dinner and a private concert. Celebrity host Nicko McBrain, the drummer from Iron Maiden, will bring his Bad Company tribute band, Dodgy Enterprise, and other musical guests to the party. Proceeds benefit HomeSafe, a nonprofit protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence. 6 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. $500. 561-383-9842, helphomesafe.org.
27 Boca Beer Wine & Spirits Festival, your all-access pass to try beer, wine and spirits from around the world, along with live entertainment, food and interactive games. 21 and older. 6-9:30 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $15. Myboca.us/2021/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater.
27-28 Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $81. MyHRL.com.
Save the Date . . .
Feb. 4 Tennis icons John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Maria Sharapova return for the Pickleball Slam. The four players will compete in SLAM 2 for a total prize purse of $1 million. 8:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Tickets start at $46 and are available at myHRL.com.
Feb. 4 A Party in Pink, the 11th Annual Food & Wine Benefit by Flamingo Gardens. The event includes tastings of food, wine and craft beer, live music, visits with your favorite animal ambassadors and live and silent auctions. 5:30 p.m. at 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $150, members; $175, non-members. Smart casual attire in pink or white suggested. 954-473-2955, flamingogardens.org.
March 5 The 13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Hosted by 211 Broward, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, featuring a red carpet-style awards show and luncheon to shine a light on Broward County non-profit organizations and leaders that strive to improve our communities. 11 a.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. $125; $100, CLUB 211 members; $90, non-profit or government staff. 211-broward.org/non-profit-awards.
Editor’s note: Please confirm events prior to attending.