Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, FL Events

@ RIVERWALK – YOGA IN THE PARK
Saturdays 10 a.m.
Tune in, chill out and shape up with Yoga in the Park. Engage your mind, body and spirit surrounded by the natural beauty of Riverwalk Park and the New River. All ages and levels welcome — yoga is for everyone. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Bring water, mat and towel. Metered parking available. Normal rates apply.
Riverwalk’s Esplanade Park.
(954) 468-1541. FREE
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CAPITAL GRILLE WINE DINNER
Aug. 11 • 7 p.m.
Hosted by Capital Grille and Kind Wines and Spirits and benefiting the Riverwalk Trust. Riverwalk Trust, Capital Grille, Kind Wines and Spirits and Premier Beverage are teaming together to create a unique wine dinner featuring a select menu from Capital Grill Chef Marc Gruverman and Sommelier Brad Kinder, representing a portfolio of fine wines that spans the West Coast from California to Washington State. Chef Gruverman is pulling out all of the stops with a delicious, five-course menu that will be perfectly paired with spectacular wines from the acclaimed wineries. This savory menu will feature select dishes including Tandoori tuna over a black bean salsa with a fresh mango relish, homemade Pear William sorbet and braised bone-in short rib over parmesan black truffle risotto. Partial event proceeds will benefit the Riverwalk Trust, a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst in building and nurturing a vibrant community centered along the New River. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call (954) 468-1541 or visit www.GoRiverwalk.com. $
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SECOND ON SECOND THURSDAYS
Aug. 13 • 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Second on Second, a networking pub crawl involving the neighbors on Southwest Second Street in Downtown Himmarshee, returns to raise funds for charity. The event, which benefits Riverwalk Trust, will feature live music, an ever-changing collection of artists showcasing and selling their works and a free mixed drink, beer or appetizer at each of the seven participating establishments on the south side of the 200 block of Southwest Second Street. Admission to the indoor/outdoor get-together is just $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Participating restaurants and bars include Tarpon Bend Food and Tackle, Limoncello Italian Trattoria, T Mex, Himmarshee Bar & Grille's Side Bar, Coyote Ugly, Briny's Irish Club and Fat Cat's. Check in location at Tarpon Bend. Major event sponsors include Premier Beverage, New Times, Stephens Distributing (Rolling Rock), ArtServe, Broward Cultural Division, Classical South Florida and Riverwalk Trust. Event is rain or shine and pet-friendly. To prepay for the event visit, www.GoRiverwalk.com. For more information, please call (954) 468-1541.
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FORT LAUDERDALE BUS LOOP RETURNS
Aug. 28 • 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop is back with a new route! The Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop, a fundraiser for five local charities involving the Sun Trolley and nine local bars, returns on Friday, Aug. 28, offering a new route for attendees to enjoy. The new route will include venues along Fort Lauderdale Beach and Sunrise Boulevard. This event will be the seventh Bus Loop, which has raised more than $86,000 for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Young Professionals for Covenant House, Riverwalk Trust, Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation and the Broward County Gator Club Scholarships. Participants can register and begin the Bus Loop at LuLu's Bait Shack in the Gallery at Beach Place and the Parrot Lounge. Upon registering, participants will receive their passes allowing them to ride on the local trolley systems at no charge and receive one drink at each of the participating locations. The trolleys will travel along the Bus Loop route. Current participating venues include: Blue Martini at the Galleria, The Parrot Lounge, Trina Restaurant and Lounge at the Atlantic Hotel, LuLu's Bait Shack and Le Marche at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach. The last Bus Loop, which took place in June, was a huge success with approximately 1,100 guests. Additional trolleys have been added to the route with improved bus service to make transportation easier and more participant-friendly. Major sponsors include Kind Design Advertising, New Times, Go Riverwalk and Sun-Sentinel. The cost for the Bus Loop is a $20 donation at the door or $15 if prepaid online at www.BusLoop.org. For more information visit http://www.busloop.org, or call (954)574-6000.
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LAS OLAS ASSOCIATION SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
Select dates through Aug. 26
Throughout the months of July and August, the Las Olas Association will be presenting our very first Summer Movie Series on the Riverside Hotel Lawn! Each week, a new free family-friendly movie will be offered. Movies at approximately 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Bring your blankets, but please leave your lawn chairs and coolers at home. Chairs will be available for rent for a nominal fee and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The schedule of films selected include: “Kung Fu Panda,” Aug. 12; “Madagascar 2,” Aug. 19; and the final film … “Mary Poppins” on Aug. 26.
Moviegoers are encouraged to take advantage of pre-movie dinner specials at participating restaurants, strolling Las Olas to discover (and re-discover) stores and art galleries and enjoy the ambiance of this world class Boulevard. For a listing of restaurants offering the pre-movie dinner specials and more about the movies call (954) 937-7386 or visit www.lasolasboulevard.com.
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KABUKI CELEBRITY COOK-OFF
Aug. 24 • 6 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and Benihana Restaurants announce the extraordinary Second Annual Kabuki Celebrity Cook-Off fundraiser. The event will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Benihana restaurant located at 276 Commercial Blvd. The honorary chairs of the event are Gary and Monica Correll of Publix Super Markets. Back by popular demand, Kabuki features local “celebrities” and community leaders dressed in eccentric costumes while chopping, flipping food, entertaining and performing as master teppanyaki chefs for the night. The event will also host a “Parade of Chefs” for each “celebrity” to strut their stuff, a lavish cocktail hour before dinner and a fabulous raffle concluding the evening. During dinner, the chefs perform to earn tips from their table guests that benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and compete for different superlative awards including best costume, best knife skills and the coveted Golden Tip Award. To reserve a table or for more information, call (954) 584-9990, ext. 104, or e-mail cookoff@bbbsbroward.org. To learn more about Brothers Big Sisters of Broward’s programs and events or to learn more about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, call (954) 584-9990, or visit www.bbbsbroward.org.
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Daily Events

Classics on Las Olas
Aug. 12 • 6 to 9 p.m.
Featuring up to 100 vintage automobiles on display between Southeast Sixth Avenue and Southeast 10th Terrace on Las Olas Boulevard, Classics on Las Olas will draw from different eras, makes and models, from Model A Fords to 1960s muscle cars. Commemorating the times, a DJ will celebrate the eras’ timeless tunes. Participating Las Olas retailers offer exclusive promotions, discounts and hours for all attendees.
Between Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast 10th Terrace on Las Olas Boulevard.
(954) 560-5412. FREE
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Miracle Treat Day
Aug. 13
This event will mark the fourth annual North American Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day, when $1 or more from every Blizzard sold that day will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals. Dairy Queen will bring back the Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard as the featured Blizzard of the Month for August, just in time to celebrate Miracle Treat Day. Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookie is the most popular limited-time-offer Blizzard ever, since the first one was served upside down with a spoon in 1985.
Wilton Manors Dairy Queen.
(954) 566-5735.
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CVC Project
Aug. 15
Volunteer for this CVC Project to plant, mulch and landscape at Croissant Park Elementary. Plant donations are being solicited and we are pleased to announce the result has been great and many thanks go to the new Principal, Jaime Maradiaga for really working hard to put together this plan. Our Parks group have been actively advising the school on types and numbers of plants, trees, mulch, etc. and now it is our turn to put it into action and do the construction! Area residents and businesses are encouraged to donate to this hardworking group! All CVC volunteers are encourage to come and help. You can earn valuable NCIP Points/$ that can be used I the current grant cycle and community service hours are offered as well for participation
Croissant Park Elementary.
(954) 828-5005.
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Marcus Garvey Rootz Extrvaganza & Lecture Series
Aug 15 & 17 • 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.
The City of Fort Lauderdale presents the Marcus Garvey Rootz Extravaganza and Lecture Series. This event commemorates the birthday of Garvey who is considered the most influential Pan-Africanist and Black Nationalist. This event includes a town hall meeting with historical re-enactments, a parade of the Black Star Nurses and the re-creation of Liberty Hall, the official site created by Garvey in Harlem where members of the Universal Negro Improvement Association met and held political and social events.
Carter Park.
(954)828-5363.
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Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis — 32nd Anniversary
Aug. 15
Are you still lonesome for the energy, charisma and incredible voice of the king of rock-n-roll? Enjoy a memorial tribute celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley when Chris MacDonald presents “Memories of Elvis in Concert.” This experienced and energetic entertainer has the honor of being the first and only tribute artist contracted by Elvis Presley Enterprises for the annual Elvis week and birthday week festivities at Graceland's Heartbreak Hotel for seven consecutive years. Chris has also performed in the famous Legends in Concert stage productions throughout the country and has actually appeared with Elvis' own original back up group, the Jordanaires. D.J. Fontana, who performed with Elvis on the “Milton Berle Show,” the “Steve Allen Show” and the “Ed Sullivan Show” will join Chris when he performs some of the classic Elvis hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. With this newly updated version of his popular tribute, Chris has created a multi-media experience. Video clips of Elvis's career and close-ups of all of the live action on stage will be projected on a large screen above the stage, bringing everyone even closer to the "Memories of Elvis."
Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
(954) 462-0222. $
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Gun and Knife Show
Aug. 15 and 16
The Fort Lauderdale Gun Show is a favorite for local gun collectors, hunters and enthusiasts. Dealers and private collectors from across Florida exhibit at this show. You'll find a huge selection of guns, accessories and many hard-to-find items.
War Memorial Auditorium.
(954) 828-5380. $
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Hippiefest
Aug. 16
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Experience the peace, love and music that changed a generation as Hippiefest 2009 rocks the Broward Center. Nostalgia will rule the night as an all-star lineup of original singers perform hits that still sound fresh today including The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie ("Happy Together," "It Ain't Me Babe," "Eleanor"), Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night ("One," "Joy to the World," "Easy To Be Hard"), Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals ("Good Lovin,'" "Groovin,', "People Got To Be Free"), Badfinger featuring Joey Molland ("Come and Get It," "No Matter What," "Baby Blue") and Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corky Laing ("Mississippi Queen," "For Yasgur's Farm).
Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
(954) 462-0222. $
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Songwriter's Showcase
Aug. 18
Songwriter's Showcase founder Chrystal Hartigan brings local, national and international singer/songwriters together in South Florida to perform songs from the past, the present, as well as the possible hits of tomorrow. There is also an open mic session for those who want to try out their musical chops in front of an audience. Harken back to the days of 1960s Greenwich Village coffeehouses and bring your friends to Songwriter's Showcase.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
(954) 462-0222. $
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Senses of Cinema/Food, Film, Wine and Discussion
Aug. 19 • 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Germany with a sampling of foods from the country with a glass of wine. Enjoy the award winning film from Germany, "Yella," introduced by Shelly Isaacs and presented with English subtitles. Following the film, join Isaacs for his post screening commentary. Directed by Christian Petzoid, "Yella" follows a woman who narrowly escapes her volatile ex-husband and flees her small hometown in former East Germany for a new life in the West. She finds a promising job with Philipp, a handsome business executive with whom an unlikely romance soon blossoms. But just as Yella seems poised to realize her dreams, she finds herself haunted by buried truths that threaten to destroy her newfound happiness.
Cinema Paradiso.
(954) 525-FILM (3456).
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Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s Third Thursday Event
Aug. 20
The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, a division of Nova Southeastern University, continues its FREE Third Thursday monthly event series with a special music performance by Ex Norwegian, an indie rock band from Miami featuring Roger Houdaille on vocals and guitar, Nina Souto on bass guitar and vocals, and Arturo Garcia on drums and vocals. The group’s youthful energy and sound have been described as an “… eclectic mix of powerpop, shoegaze, indie rock …” by Exploding In Sound and was singled out as "... the next big indie thing" by Revue West Michigan. Ex Norwegian has also had exposure in the The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and countless blogs and other publications. In addition to the evening’s musical entertainment, the Museum offers free admission, extended hours (open until 8 p.m.), drinks available for purchase in the Museum’s Café and Wine Bar and gift giveaways from the Broward-Palm Beach New Times Street Team.
Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale.
(954)262-0236.
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SassyBB Local Design Competition
Aug. 20
Join the fun! SassyBB is hosting a Project Runway style competition where designers will be divided into teams to compete against one another. The teams that will have 2 hours to create a suprise project. The winning team will receive SassyBB gift certificates. Never sewn before? No problem. Beginner to advanced sewers are welcome. The event will be lead by SassyBB owner, Kerry Szymanski, who is also a full-time professor of Fashion Merchandising at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
SassyBB.
(954) 765-1315. $
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Auteur Explosion
Aug. 22 • 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Underlab Studios, an emerging artist movement in South Florida, has teamed up with Fort Lauderdale's historic Cinema Paradiso to establish Auteur Explosion as an ongoing monthly event that brings together local live bands, artists, filmmakers, performers and patrons under one roof to celebrate the arts. Auteur Explosion is designed to showcase the local creative community and the flavor of the South Florida culture. The Auteur Explosion participates with local colleges' film and art departments and collaborates with popular local art retailers.
Cinema Paradiso.
(954) 525-FILM (3456).
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Ongoing Events

High Tea Tuesdays
Tuesdays
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please call the catering department for reservations and additional information.
The Riverside Hotel.
(954)467-0671.
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