Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar

SLEIGH this holiday season with the Queens! <a href="https://www.fladragshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale</a> invites South Florida to celebrate the return of its signature Holiday Spectacular brunch! Every Sunday, from November 30 through December 21, beginning at 2 p.m., guests will enjoy a delicious brunch and the world-famous show with a sprinkle of holiday classics. The holiday fun continues with a special brunch show on Christmas Eve day. 
The Holiday Spectacular brunch series will feature festive themed performances by the Aquanettes and will be hosted by Nicolette, an 18-year veteran of the drag brunch scene. Each Sunday brunch, on November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21, includes a flavorful menu of brunch favorites plus unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys for $49.95 per person. The Christmas Eve day brunch at 12 pm, hosted by Velvet Lenore and also $49.95, will offer an elevated holiday experience with fun performances, sparkling surprises and a vibrant atmosphere to celebrate the season.
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, just one mile east of I-95. Ticket pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987 or visiting <a href="https://www.fladragshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fladragshow.com</a> and opentable.com.

Local Event: Holiday Spectacular Brunch Series at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Holiday Spectacular Brunch Series at Aquaplex...

SLEIGH this holiday season with the Queens! Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale invites South Florida to celebrate the return of its...

Holiday Spectacular Brunch Series at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale

Ring in the new year with Drag Queen royalty! <a href="https://www.fladragshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale</a> invites South Florida to celebrate in fabulous style with two spectacular options: A New Year’s Eve dinner and show at 7 p.m. and a dazzling Masquerade Ball and countdown party at 10 p.m. 
To welcome in 2026, Aquaplex will offer a New Year’s Eve seating at 7 p.m. featuring a three-course dinner and live show hosted by Velvet Lenore for $65 per person. The New Year’s Eve dinner menu includes appetizer options of Shrimp Cocktail or Aqua Salad. Entrées will include New York Strip Steak, Lobster Ravioli, Sweet and Sticky Salmon, French Onion Chicken and a vegan Mushroom Ravioli. The evening ends on a sweet note with a rich Chocolate Mousse Cake
dessert.
At 10 p.m., the evening transforms into a dazzling Masquerade Ball with passed hors d’oeuvres, two-hour open bar, party favors, pop up performances by the Aquanettes and a midnight Champagne toast for $95 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. It’s ball-dropping fun for all as guests enjoy a live countdown on stage followed by more dancing to start the new year in style. 
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, just one mile east of I-95. Ticket pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987 or visiting <a href="https://www.fladragshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fladragshow.com</a> 
and opentable.com.

Local Event: New Year’s Eve Dinner & Masquerade Ball at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale

Palm Beach County

Boca Raton

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Masquerade Ball at...

Ring in the new year with Drag Queen royalty! Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale invites South Florida to celebrate in fabulous style...

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Masquerade Ball at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale

FTL War Memorial

<a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History Fort Lauderdale’s</a> 29th annual History Makers fundraiser presented by Alligator Ron &amp; Ali Bergeron, Miles &amp; Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust will honor the Florida Panthers, on Thursday, January 8, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the newly revitalized War Memorial Auditorium. An exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the venue, a celebrity host and appearances from Florida Panthers alumni players will add to the memorable evening which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.
All guests to the event honoring South Florida’s back-to-back 2024 &amp; 2025 Stanley Cup Champions will enjoy wine and spirits with culinary delights plus an opportunity to view Florida Panthers memorabilia and other collectibles from the exclusive Wayne Huizenga collection, which was donated to History Fort Lauderdale. WSVN 7 Sportscaster Donovan Campbell has been tapped as a guest host for the milestone celebration. The event will also be attended by former Florida Panthers team members Serge Payer and Peter J. Worrell who will meet guests and offer photo and autograph opportunities.
Thirty VIP ticketholders will have rare opportunity to join Keith Fine, vice president, programming and development for the Florida Panthers, for a personal behind-the-scenes tour of the historic War Memorial Auditorium and the cutting-edge Baptist Health IcePlex. This immersive experience offers a new lens into sports, infrastructure, and community impact. Fine will share insider stories of the venue’s transformation and its role in anchoring the Panthers’ community presence. Attendees will walk the same halls that have hosted legends and learn how this venue continues to shape the future of Florida sports. Guests will descend into the hidden world beneath the Baptist Health IcePlex — a marvel of sports engineering to witness the underground operations that keep two full-sized indoor ice rinks running flawlessly in the South Florida heat. The tour concludes with a glimpse into the sanctum of the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers — their official locker room.
Since taking to the South Florida ice in 1993, the Florida Panthers have established an unmatched legacy of award-winning sportsmanship, economic development, corporate philanthropy and civic responsibility. 
History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers is presented by Alligator Ron &amp; Ali Bergeron, Miles &amp; Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust and is sponsored by Hudson Family Foundation, FPL, The Kelley Law Firm, Miller Construction Company, Waste Management, Denison Yachting, Hooper Construction, Inc., Wards Marine Electric, Pier Sixty-Six, Cathy &amp; James Donnelly Charitable Fund, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, 41 North and SunSentinel Media Group.
Only 30 VIP tickets with the exclusive behind-the-scenes tours will be offered for $250. General tickets are $125 each and are available for purchase online at <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org/archives/7467" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>. For sponsorships or more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>.

Local Event: History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Florida Panthers

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th Annual History...

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers fundraiser presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman...

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Florida Panthers

The Parker

<a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South Florida Symphony Orchestra</a> (SFSO) continues its 28th spirited Masterworks season of “Juxtapositions” with a sparkling evening of music led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso. On Wednesday, January 21, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale (707 NE 8th Street), rhythmic drive meets lyrical beauty in an exhilarating program brimming with wit and brilliance, anchored by the sweeping power of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. SFSO fan-favorite Svetlana Smolina also returns for Ravel’s jazzy and spirited Piano Concerto in G major, and Vaughan Williams’ ethereal Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis opens the evocative evening. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 
Among her many accolades, pianist Svetlana Smolina has performed with major orchestras and in recitals worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, Mariinsky Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Salzburg Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia, White Nights in Saint Petersburg, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Moscow Easter Festival, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Hanoi Opera House, London’s Royal Opera Covent Garden, and Rome’s Accademia Santa Cecilia. She has appeared frequently with South Florida Symphony Orchestra, including during its 25th anniversary season, and will also be the featured guest artist at the Symphony’s 2026 gala on January 17. 
Her discography includes the solo album Romantic Journey and a 2025 recording of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, both produced by Luca Rustici for L’n’R Productions/Universal Music. Other recordings include Chopin for iTunes, Scriabin on Pentatone, a live concert with Christopher O’Riley in Montana, and a Walt Disney Concert Hall recording for BCM+D Records. Her performances have aired on NPR, WQXR, BBC, PBS, RAI, and Kultura TV. Her recording of Stravinsky’s Les Noces with Valery Gergiev received an International Classical Music Award (ICMA). 
Smolina has collaborated in chamber music with Ida Haendel, Vadim Repin, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Kian Soltani, Charlie Siem, and others, performing at venues including Koerner Hall (Toronto), Salle Garnier de Monte Carlo, and Teatro Lirico di Cagliari. Recent engagements include tours in China, Peru, Brazil, Japan, Greece, and Spain, and festival appearances at iPalpiti, Classical Tahoe, and Triumph Music Festival.
SFSO’s 28th season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices. From Mozart’s vivacious “Haffner”
symphony to the sun-drenched skies of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” and the sweeping emotion of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto — performances burst with color and power. Beethoven’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvořák’s Bohemian Eighth deepen the journey, while Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol whirls with Spanish flair. SFSO is also proud to present upcoming orchestra firsts by contemporary GRAMMY-nominated composers, including the Florida premiere of Had to Be by Haitian American Nathalie Joachim, featuring breakout cellist Seth Parker Woods, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances. 
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. 
Tickets are now on sale beginning at $35 (plus ticketing fees). Buy tickets online at <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a>
or ParkerPlayhouse.com; by phone at (954) 462-0222, press 1; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Season subscriptions and Flex Passes are available in Fort Lauderdale. Discounted subscription packages and Flex Passes may be purchased by visiting <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season</a>
or by calling (954) 522-8445. Subscribers save up to 20% off single ticket prices and have first access to the best seats in the house. 
For additional information, visit <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a>, call (954) 522-8445 or email <a href="mailto:info@southfloridasymphony.org">info@southfloridasymphony.org</a>.

Local Event: South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at The Parker 

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) continues its 28th spirited Masterworks season of “Juxtapositions” with a sparkling...

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at The Parker 

New World Center

<a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South Florida Symphony Orchestra</a> (SFSO) continues its 28th spirited Masterworks season of “Juxtapositions” with a new sparkling evening of music led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso. On Thursday,January 22, at New World Center in Miami Beach (500 17th Street), rhythmic drive meets lyrical beauty in an exhilarating program brimming with wit and brilliance, anchored by the sweeping power of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. SFSO fan-favorite Svetlana Smolina also returns for Ravel’s jazzy and spirited Piano Concerto in G major, and Vaughan Williams’ ethereal Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis opens the evocative evening. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason 30 minutes before the concert, featuring in-depth conversation and insights about the works and composers.
Among her many accolades, pianist Svetlana Smolina has performed with major orchestras and in recitals worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, Mariinsky Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Salzburg Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia, White Nights in Saint Petersburg, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Moscow Easter Festival, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Hanoi Opera House, London’s Royal Opera Covent Garden, and Rome’s Accademia Santa Cecilia. She has appeared frequently with South Florida Symphony Orchestra, including during its 25th anniversary season, and will also be the featured guest artist at the Symphony’s 2026 gala on January 17. 
Her discography includes the solo album Romantic Journey and a 2025 recording of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, both produced by Luca Rustici for L’n’R Productions/Universal Music. Other recordings include Chopin for iTunes, Scriabin on Pentatone, a live concert with Christopher O’Riley in Montana, and a Walt Disney Concert Hall recording for BCM+D Records. Her performances have aired on NPR, WQXR, BBC, PBS, RAI, and Kultura TV. Her recording of Stravinsky’s Les Noces with Valery Gergiev received an International Classical Music Award (ICMA). 
Smolina has collaborated in chamber music with Ida Haendel, Vadim Repin, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Kian Soltani, Charlie Siem, and others, performing at venues including Koerner Hall (Toronto), Salle Garnier de Monte Carlo, and Teatro Lirico di Cagliari. Recent engagements include tours in China, Peru, Brazil, Japan, Greece, and Spain, and festival appearances at iPalpiti, Classical Tahoe, and Triumph Music Festival.
SFSO’s 28th season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices. From Mozart’svivacious “Haffner” symphony to the sun-drenched skies of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” and the sweeping emotion of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto — performances burst with color and power. Beethoven’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvořák’s Bohemian Eighth deepen the journey, while Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol whirls with Spanish flair. SFSO is also proud to present upcoming orchestra firsts by contemporary GRAMMY-nominated composers, including the Florida premiere of Had to Be by Haitian American Nathalie Joachim, featuring breakout cellist Seth Parker Woods, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. 
Tickets are now on sale beginning at $35 (plus ticketing fees). Buy tickets online at <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a>; by phone at (305) 673-3331; or in-person at the New World Center Box Office. Season subscriptions from $84 (plus fees) are still available for the Miami season at New World Center. Discounted subscription packages may be purchased by visiting <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org/2025-26-season</a> or by calling (954) 522-8445. Subscribers save up to 20% off single ticket prices and have first access to the best seats in the house. 
For additional information, visit <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a>, call (954) 522-8445 or email <a href="mailto:info@southfloridasymphony.org">info@southfloridasymphony.org</a>.

Local Event: South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at New World Center 

Miami-Dade County

Miami Beach

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) continues its 28th spirited Masterworks season of “Juxtapositions” with a new sparkling...

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at New World Center 

Tennessee Williams Theatre

<a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South Florida Symphony Orchestra</a> (SFSO) will open its 28th Key West Masterworks season with a sparkling evening of music led by SFSO’s award-winning music director and multi-generation Key West Conch native Sebrina María Alfonso. Rhythmic drive meets lyrical beauty in an exhilarating program brimming with wit and brilliance, anchored by the sweeping power of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. SFSO fan-favorite Svetlana Smolina also returns for Ravel’s jazzy and spirited Piano Concerto in G major, and Vaughan Williams’ ethereal Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis opens the evocative evening. The concert will take place on Saturday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys (5901 College Road).
Among her many accolades, pianist Svetlana Smolina has performed with major orchestras and in recitals worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, Mariinsky Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Salzburg Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia, White Nights in Saint Petersburg, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Moscow Easter Festival, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Hanoi Opera House, London’s Royal Opera Covent Garden, and Rome’s Accademia Santa Cecilia. She has appeared frequently with South Florida Symphony Orchestra, including during its 25th anniversary season and will also be the featured guest artist at the Symphony’s 2026 gala on January 17 in Fort Lauderdale at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club.
Her discography includes the solo album Romantic Journey and a 2025 recording of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, both produced by Luca Rustici for L’n’R Productions/Universal Music. Other recordings include Chopin for iTunes, Scriabin on Pentatone, a live concert with Christopher O’Riley in Montana, and a Walt Disney Concert Hall recording for BCM+D Records. Her performances have aired on NPR, WQXR, BBC, PBS, RAI, and Kultura TV. Her recording of Stravinsky’s Les Noces with Valery Gergiev received an International Classical Music Award (ICMA).
Smolina has collaborated in chamber music with Ida Haendel, Vadim Repin, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Kian Soltani, Charlie Siem, and others, performing at venues including Koerner Hall (Toronto), Salle Garnier de Monte Carlo, and Teatro Lirico di Cagliari. Recent engagements include tours in China, Peru, Brazil, Japan, Greece, and Spain, and festival appearances at iPalpiti, Classical Tahoe, and Triumph Music Festival.
SFSO’s 28th season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices. The sweeping emotion of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto performances burst with color and power, Dvořák’s Bohemian Eighth deepen the journey, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol whirls with Spanish flair. SFSO is also proud to present upcoming orchestra firsts by contemporary, GRAMMY-nominated composers, including the Florida premiere of Had to Be by Haitian American Nathalie Joachim, featuring breakout cellist Seth Parker Woods, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. 
Three Masterworks concerts will be held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West from January through March 2026.
Tickets are on sale now beginning at $35 (plus ticketing fees). Three-concert packages in Key West start at $92; Flexible ticket packages are also available. Subscribers receive a 20% discount off single ticket prices and have access to the best seats in the house. Tickets may be purchased by visiting <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/2024-25-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a> or keystix.com; or by calling (305) 295-7676. 
For additional information, visit <a href="https://southfloridasymphony.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">southfloridasymphony.org</a>, call (954) 522-8445 or email <a href="mailto:info@southfloridasymphony.org">info@southfloridasymphony.org</a>.

Local Event: South Florida Symphony Orchestra Opens 28th Key West Season with Sibelius and Ravel 

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