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Bluegrass Show & Jam, sponsored by the South Florida Bluegrass Association. Bring a lawn chair and hear The New River Boys and other great groups. 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. Free (park admission: $6/car; $15/RV). 305-358-1800, www. southfloridabluegrass.com.
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-10 The 2013 Allianz Championship, in its seventh consecutive year at The Old Course at Broken Sound, will bring the legends of golf to Boca Raton for the first full-field PGA Champions Tour event of the season. Golf legends will vie for a $1.8 million purse, with net proceeds to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Ticket prices and times vary. 561-241-4653, www.allianzchampionship.com.
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Meet author Ari Seth Cohen and enjoy fabulous desserts as he discusses Advanced Style, his book featuring street fashion for the over-60 set, at a book signing. 1 p.m. at Forest Trace, 5500 NW 69th Ave., Lauderhill. Free. RSVP to 954578-7007, www.foresttrace.com.
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Night of Broadway Stars 2013, where guests will enjoy lavish gourmet dinner stations, premium cocktails, a performance showcasing the best talent on Broadway and a post-show dessert and champagne with the stars, all to benefit Covenant House Florida, which provides shelter and services for homeless teens and young adults up to 21. 6:30 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale. $225. 954-5687914, www.nightofbroadway starsfla.com.
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Dare to Dazzle, The Cleveland Clinic Florida’s fifth annual ball, an evening of elegance and entertainment to benefit the not-for-profit medical center. 7 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach.
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$1,250. 561-804-0264, www. clevelandclinicflorida.org/ palmbeachball.
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The fourth annual Allianz Championship “Grapes On The Green” Golf & Wine Experience, presented by the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel, offers wine connoisseurs and golf enthusiasts the chance to hobnob on the green with legends of golf while sampling reds and whites from the private wine collections of golf pros’ own vineyards. The event, which benefits Boca Raton Regional Hospital, also features culinary samplings from top area restaurants, appearances by golf legends, live entertainment and a VIPexperience auction. 4 p.m. at The Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $85. 561-241-4653, www.allianzchampionship.com.
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Dine under the stars, enjoy live jazz music and bid on an array of desirable items at a silent auction at Gala in the Gardens, Flamingo Gardens’ first annual food and wine event, which will offer guests delicious food samplings from area restaurants paired with a variety of premium wines and craft beers amid the beautiful botanical gardens. 5-8 p.m. at 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. In advance: $40, members; $50, non-members. Day of event: $50, members; $60, nonmembers. 954-473-2955, www. flamingogardens.org.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale invites couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day experience to attend the second annual LOVE in the Park, presented by Publix Aprons Event Planning. Enjoy a romantic all-inclusive evening, with live music, under the stars. Each couple will receive a bottle of wine to pair with a selection of culinary creations prepared by Publix Aprons’ chefs. 5:30-10 p.m. at Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. $80 per couple, general admission; $125
per couple, VIP. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. 954-468-1541, www.goriverwalk.com.
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Thousands of ducks will line the New River in a race for a grand prize getaway to Las Vegas as part of the 6th Annual Kids In Distress Duck Fest Derby presented by JM Family Enterprises. In addition to the race, the event includes KID Olympics, carnival games, music, food and more. 1-4 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale (race begins at 3:30 p.m.). Ducks can be “adopted” for $5 at www.duckfestderby.org; they are also available for purchase at the race. Free to attend. 954390-7620, www.kidinc.org.
-17 17th Annual Garden Festival & Bonsai Show, featuring a bonsai show by the Broward Bonsai Society, along with a variety of plant and landscape experts, with plants, supplies, garden art and accessories for sale. Kids can enjoy the Kids Garden Zone, with fun gardening projects and a butterfly pavilion. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $18, adults; $10, ages 4-11; $15, seniors and college students; 3 and under are free. 954-473-2955, www. flamingogardens.org.
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-18 ArtiGras, a threeday fine arts festival featuring art exhibitions, artist demonstrations, kids’ art activities, a beer garden, painting lessons, a youth art competition, live music and much more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday; at Abacoa Town Center, Jupiter. $6 in advance, $10 at the gate, children 12 and under free. 561-748-3946, www.artigras.org.
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-18 Big Cypress Gallery Open House, a rare opportunity to meet famed photographer Clyde Butcher and his wife, Niki, for the 20th anniversary celebration of the
Big Cypress Gallery. Enjoy familyfriendly activities throughout the weekend, including speakers, guided wet swamp walks and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations required for wet swamp walk ($50, adult; $25, child). 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee. 239-695-2428, www. clydebutcherbigcypressgallery.com.
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Have lunch with Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss at the Reflections of Hope Luncheon, benefiting the Welcome Home Program and mental health services at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. 11 a.m. at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $118. 561-852-5013, www.ruthralesjfs.org.
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The 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards, presented by 2-1-1 Broward, will honor Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders for their dedication and impact on the community. The winners in each category will receive an Academy Award statue and $1,000 for each of their nonprofit organizations. Noon, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Tickets start at $45; sponsorships available. 954-640-5820, www.211-broward. org.
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-24 The seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance, presented by Mercedes-Benz, and featuring iconic comic Bob Newhart. This three-day series of extravagant events, which benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, will include the duPont Registry Live Hangar Party at the Boca Raton Airport; a spectacular Automobile, Motorcycle, Memorabilia & Jewelry Auction; the black-tie optional Gala Dinner Auction & Show at the Boca Raton Resort & Club; and an Automobile & Motorcycle Exhibition. Venues and prices vary. 954-537-1010, www. bocaCDE.com.
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Guests will dance the night away and enjoy tasty delights, an open bar, live
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