April
2 Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 14th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival, presented by John Knox Village, a place to experience and purchase orchids, tropical plants, herbs, fruit trees, butterfly garden plants and more. The event also includes vendors and brunch on the veranda. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. $15, rain or shine; brunch, $100. .
4 The Boca Raton Garden Club’s general meeting, featuring Rosemarie Zannino Law, a historical dramatist, actress and poet, who will present “A Visit from Gardener Emily Dickinson” in honor of National Poetry Month. 1 p.m. at 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. Free and open to the public. 561-395-9376, bocaratongardenclub.org.
8 Feeding South Florida’s 12th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K. 6:30 a.m. at Charnow Beachfront Park, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood. Registration starts at $25. .
14-16 The 61st annual Delray Affair, one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast, stretching for 10 blocks along the palm tree-lined streets of downtown Delray Beach and featuring over 500 artists and crafters, live music and food vendors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday on Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray. Free. Delrayaffair.com.
15 Wine Spectator‘s Grand Tour Florida, an evening of exceptional wines from the world’s best wine-growing regions. 6 p.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood. Tickets start at $275. .
17 History Fort Lauderdale hosts a free book signing with H.J. Zeger, author of The Help of Angels, as part of “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a monthly author series that offers literary and history enthusiasts the chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed. 6-8 p.m. at 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Drinks and light bites will be provided. RSVP at .
21 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, featuring the culinary talents of local chefs, international wineries showcasing 100+ wines, live music and more, all benefiting the South Florida American Lung Association. 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard between SE Sixth Avenue and SE 11th Avenue. .
22 Stranahan House Museum’s annual Pineapple Jam, featuring cocktails, dinner and live music to benefit the Museum’s educational and historic preservation programs. 7 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $175. 954-524-4736, stranahanhouse.org.
22 Riverwalk’s Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast, featuring flavors from some of South Florida’s best pit masters, restaurants and food trucks, as well as live music and fun for all ages. Noon to 4 p.m. at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Food starts at $5. Goriverwalk.com.
27 Business for the Arts of Broward’s 5th Annual ART + STROLL, presented by BBC Capital, a family-friendly event featuring art exhibits, artist demonstrations, sidewalk chalk art and live entertainment. 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the lobbies of buildings 200, 201 and 301 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Free. Bfabroward.org.
27 United Community Options of South Florida (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida) hosts an evening of bites from local restaurants and spirits courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company at the Annual UCO Bites and Spirits, sponsored by City & Shore magazine. The event also includes live entertainment, a photo booth and a silent auction. 6 p.m. at Tru by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier. $100. Unitedcommunityoptionssfl.org.
27-28 Lynn University’s 11th annual Celebration of the Arts, featuring musical theater, dance and contemporary music complete with Broadway singing and dancing. 7:30 p.m. at the Wold Performing Arts Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $35; free with Lynn ID. 561-237-9000, .
29-30 The 2023 Fort Lauderdale Air Show, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Times vary. Various ticket packages are available for those who want VIP and premium viewing. Fortlauderdaleairshow.com.
29-30 Boca Bacchanal, presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society. Vintner dinners take place at private residences, and the Grand Tasting takes place at The Boca Raton resort. Times and prices vary. 561-395-6766, bocabacchanal.com.
30 Steve Martin and Martin Short bring their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” tour to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $69. Myhrl.com.
May
2 The Boca Raton Garden Club’s general meeting, featuring Taryn Palo, president of Lighthouse Point Garden Club, who will present “Everything About Air Plants.” 1 p.m. at 4281 NW Third Ave. Boca Raton. Free and open to the public. 561-395-9376, bocaratongardenclub.org.
4 Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero will serve as guest speaker for Leadership Broward’s “Serving Up Leadership” Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. at Boatyard, 1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. $50, Leadership Broward members; $65, guests; Leadership Broward lifetime members, free. Leadershipbroward.org.
5 BrightStar Credit Union’s GREASE Lightnin’ Presented by Office Depot, where guests don their jeans, poodle skirts and leather jackets to raise funds for Broward Education Foundation. The event includes dinner, a cocktail reception, silent auction, entertainment and more. 6 p.m. at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. $300. .
5-7 Sunfest, a music festival that takes place along the waterfront of West Palm Beach. Some of the artists appearing this year include Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley and Flo Rida. Times vary. Tickets start at $70 for a one-day pass. Sunfest.com.
7 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, including children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live music and vendor/educational booths, along with the 5K. 7:30 a.m. across from Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale; virtual walkers and runners can participate anywhere. $35, adult runner and walkers; $30, ages 5-18; $10, dogs. .
11 Childnet’s Care for Kids cocktail event, featuring drinks, appetizers and a silent auction. 6-8 p.m. at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. $150. .
13 50 Shades of Pink, featuring rosé wines from dozens of international wineries, plus many reds and whites from the recent American Fine Wine Competition in South Florida. Food, music, Chinese raffe and auction featuring wines from the judging to benefit local charities. 5:30-8 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club 250 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (on the S.E. corner of Broward and Andrews). Tickets are on eventbrite.com at: AFWC’s 50 Shades of Pink, , 561-504-0206.
26-29 Home Design and Remodeling Show, with hundreds of exhibitors featuring thousands of home products and services, plus a celebrity guest appearance. 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $14. Homeshows.net.
27-28 The Hyundai Air & Sea Show, featuring military aircraft, a water show, jet skiers and much more. The family-friendly event also includes a four-block-long display village with flight simulators, tactical training equipment, rifle range simulators, interactive displays from all five branches of the U.S. military and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lummus Park in Miami Beach. Usasalute.com.
June
1 Kip Hunter Marketing “Making REAL Connections” Breakfast, presented by Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, honoring local individuals and organizations that have contributed to the community and have helped 211 Broward provide vital services to those it serves. 7:30 a.m. at Global Grille at First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd. $80; $70 for CLUB 211 members. 211-broward.org.
Save the Date
July 22 The Salvation Army of Broward County’s sixth annual holiday-themed Kettle Krush 5K, an all-ages event to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday attire and to bring their festively adorned pets. The event also includes a kids’ zone with arts and crafts and a bounce house. 6 a.m., registration; 7 a.m., race starts, at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Entry fees start at $10. Register at .
