Events
JANUARY
EVERY EVENING IN JANUARY
Pe m bro ke P in e s S p o r t s & A c t i v i t i e s D i r e c t o r y
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S “AMALUNA”
HAYRIDE & CAMPFIRE
6:00PM. Held at T.Y. Park 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. $3.50 per person. (954) 357-8811.
SHOWTIMES VARY. Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 & 4
2:00PM - 4:00PM. Meet “Coupon King” Keith Sims (former Miami Dolphin, 3x Pro-Bowler) and get great deals through Couwalla’s new smartphone coupon app. Join us at Westfield Broward Mall in the Dining Court, 8000 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation. Download app by texting “Couwalla” to 30231. You will receive a link to download the app.
27TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS ART FAIR
10:00AM - 5:00PM. People come out yearly to see more than 150 artists display their work in what looks like an art gallery lining the iconic Las Olas Boulevard. Meet the creators of the art on display; commission a specific piece; ask questions about techniques; learn the sources of their inspirations; and purchase fine works of art at affordable prices. 600 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale 33301.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
DISNEY’S THE LION KING - THE MUSICAL
SHOWTIMES VARY. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
PARTY AT GRAVITY GYMNASTICS: FREE
1:45PM - 3:45PM. Come enjoy us for 1 ½ hours of games, guided activities & free play. Your child will be able to jump on our trampolines, climb on our net, walk on the balance beams, and swing like a monkey on the uneven bars! There will be vendors, contests, raffles and so much more! This free event is all about having fun and learning the great benefits of an active lifestyle! Bring your friends! Gravity Gymnastics: 11940 Miramar Parkway, Miramar FL 33025. (954) 450-7770, info@gravitygymnastics.com, www.gravitygymnastics.com. All children need a signed waiver by parents or legal guardian to participate.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FREE PUPPET SHOW - LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
1:30PM & 3:00PM SHOWTIMES. An all-new twist on an all-time favorite. In this updated version, the Wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma’s house. Exciting AND Educational! Shows are best suited for children in Pre K through 2nd Grade and children must be accompanied by an adult. The FREE show is held at the Weston Community Center, located in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or stop by the Community Center.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
MOONLIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK
7:30PM. Featured Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Rated “PG”. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax… the movie is on us! The full-length feature film is projected onto a giant inflatable screen behind the event stage in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road in Weston. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
FREE SALSA DANCE PARTY AT JUS HIP HOP
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
4:00PM - 6:00PM. Come join us and kick off your holiday season with salsa dancing for kids and adults. 9051 Pembroke Rd., Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 432-9669. www.jushiphop.com.
BECOME A POWER SHOPPER
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 & 24 THE RAINBOW FISH
10:00AM. Musical stage production of the famous children’s story by Marcus Pfister. The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean because of her shiny scales but she learns the true meaning of beauty when she shares her scales with others. (Grades K-2). Broward College Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Blvd., Davie. Ticket info: (954) 201-6884.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 JAZZ CONCERT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TEEN DANCE
6:30PM - 9:30PM. Teen Dance for Walter C. Young Middle School students only. Students must have school ID for admission into dance, students must be picked up no later than 9:30pm. $4 admission, refreshments will be sold for an additional cost. Walter C. Young Gymnasium, 901 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN’S THEATER: CHARLOTTE’S WEB
10:30AM. Charlotte’s Web tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with an extraordinary barn spider named Charlotte. This beautiful, knowing play about friendship, sacrifice, compassion and bravery will weave its way into your heart and leave your audiences totally enchanted. Tickets: $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road inside of the Weston Regional Park. Performances are held at Cypress Bay High School Theater, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or stop by the Weston Community Center.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
8:00PM. Ride Out Tour. BB&T Center in Sunrise. Tickets @ thebbtcenter.com.
3:00PM - 5:00PM. FREE! Join the City of Pembroke Pines and Memorial Hospital West for a relaxing afternoon at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 Avenue). Don’t forget a comfortable chair or blanket. For additional information contact the Special Events Office at (954) 435-6525.
THURSDAY, FEBRARY 12
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
7:30PM SHOWS. A Parody by Dan and Jeff, won the prestigious 2012 Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment & Family Show; playing to sold-out houses worldwide. The play takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or “potting”, all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap minutes, aided only by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. The show also invites audiences to engage with a real life game of Quidditch, but according to a unique set of rules. The fast-paced show, which has made audiences aged six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed) roar with laughter all over the world, is perfect for the entire family. Amatru Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
DOGGIE PALOOZA – A DOG EXPO
10:00PM - 3:00PM. Happy Tails Dog Park, 6600 S.W. 16th Street, Plantation. This event provides dog owners with information on products and services local companies have to offer. Well-behaved dogs must be leashed in the vendor area. $1 entry fee to benefit a local animal rescue group. For more information call (954) 452-2510.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 BILLY JOEL IN CONCERT
8:00PM. American Airlines Arena in Miami. Tickets @ www.livenation.com.
FEBRUARY
EVERY EVENING IN FEBRUARY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S “AMALUNA”
SHOWTIMES VARY. Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Ticketmaster.com.
CHRIS BROWN WITH TREY SONGZ FEATURING TYGA
7:30PM. Between the Sheets Tour. BB&T Center in Sunrise. Tickets @ thebbtcenter.com.
HAYRIDE & CAMPFIRE
6:00PM. Held at T.Y. Park 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. $3.50 per person. (954) 357-8811.
VALENTINE’S PARTY AT GRAVITY GYMNASTICS: FREE
1:45PM - 3:15PM. Come enjoy us for 1 ½ hours of games, guided activities & free play. Your child will be able to jump on our trampolines, climb on our net, walk on the balance beams, and swing like a monkey on the uneven bars! There will be vendors, contests, raffles and so much more! This free event is all about having fun and learning the great benefits of an active lifestyle! Bring your friends! Gravity Gymnastics: 11940 Miramar Parkway, Miramar FL 33025. (954) 450-7770, info@gravitygymnastics.com, www.gravitygymnastics.com. All children need a signed waiver by parents or legal guardian to participate.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
FREE MAGIC SHOW WITH MAGICIAN DAVE KAPLAN
1:30PM & 3:00PM SHOWTIMES. Calling all curious children…. Don’t miss this free family event! Coins, cards, ropes, scarves & rings… the magic happens right before your eyes! Shows are childrens of all ages and must be accompanied by an adult. The FREE show is held at the Weston Community Center, located in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or stop by the Community Center.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
MOONLIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK
7:30PM. Featured Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol, Chester V. However, he is forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. Rated “PG”. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax… the movie is on us! The full-length feature film is projected onto a giant inflatable screen behind the event stage in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road in Weston. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.