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Easter weekend, Tortuga on the sand, and a lineup that could fill a month. From egg hunts on the Broadwalk to KRS-One in a 300-cap room downtown, the 954 is not taking this week off. Here's everything worth your time.

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Outdoor adventures, water sports, fitness & all things active

Sat Apr 4 · 9 AM–5 PM  ·  📍 Las Olas Oceanside Park  ·  Free  ·  Info

Fresh produce, global flavors, handmade goods, and ocean views — all with the Atlantic as your backdrop. Saturday morning doesn't get better than this.

Sun Apr 5 · 10 AM–5 PM  ·  📍 Las Olas Oceanside Park  ·  Free  ·  Info

Organic produce, fresh-baked goods, live music, and oceanside strolling until 5. The Sunday reset you've been promising yourself.

Sun Apr 5 · 11 AM–2 PM  ·  📍 Esplanade Park, Riverwalk  ·  Free  ·  Info

First Sunday of the month means three stages of live jazz on the New River. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, and plan to stay longer than you intended.

Food festivals, pop-ups, markets, fairs, tastings & culinary experiences

Sun Apr 5 · 12 PM  ·  📍 The Wharf FTL, Las Olas  ·  Varies  ·  Info

Easter egg hunt, Bunny photo ops, and waterfront brunch with a view of the New River. Dress up, bring the crew, and order a mimosa — you've earned it.

Sun Apr 5 · Brunch hours  ·  📍 Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Beach  ·  Varies  ·  RSVP

À la carte Easter brunch at the Ritz — avocado toast, French toast, and ocean views from the beach. The kind of Sunday that justifies the tab.

Sun Apr 5 · Brunch/Lunch hours  ·  📍 Margaritaville, Hollywood Broadwalk  ·  Varies  ·  RSVP

Easter buffet on the Broadwalk — seafood towers, carving stations, and floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Bottomless brunch energy with a resort price tag.

Sat Apr 4 · 12 PM  ·  📍 DAER Dayclub, Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood  ·  Varies  ·  Tickets

50 Cent returns to DAER for a Saturday pool party under the Guitar Hotel. Hip-hop royalty, turquoise water, and a crowd that knows every word.

Arts, culture, community events & local discoveries

Sat Apr 4 · 7 PM  ·  📍 Broward Center, Amaturo Theater  ·  Varies  ·  Tickets

The classic reimagined through a hip-hop lens — Danny and Sandy meet breakbeats and b-boy energy. Wildly fun and nothing like the movie you grew up with.

Sat Apr 4 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Broward Center, Au-Rene Theater  ·  From $55  ·  Tickets

Russia's biggest late-night host makes his North American debut — live improv, surprise guests, and a full band, all in Russian. One night, one venue, nowhere else on this continent.

Tue Apr 7 – Fri Apr 10 · 7:30–8 PM  ·  📍 Broward Center, Au-Rene Theater  ·  Varies  ·  Tickets

The 2023 Tony winner for Best Musical hits Fort Lauderdale — a teenage girl with a rare aging condition, a chaotic family, and a score that will stick with you for weeks.

Wed Apr 8 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 The Parker, Fort Lauderdale  ·  From $35  ·  Tickets

Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso closes the 28th season with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 featuring pianist Tao Lin. Pre-concert chat 30 minutes before curtain.

Thu Apr 9 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 The Parker, Fort Lauderdale  ·  Varies  ·  Tickets

Blues legend Taj Mahal with the Phantom Blues Band — part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series. If you know, you already have tickets. If you don't, fix that tonight.

Fri Apr 10 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 The Parker, Fort Lauderdale  ·  Varies  ·  Tickets

New material, giant drawing pad, and Demetri Martin's signature deadpan wit — plus limited-edition tour art at the merch table. The rare comedian who makes you laugh and think at the same time.

Ongoing · Tue–Sat 11 AM–5 PM, Sun 12–5 PM  ·  📍 NSU Art Museum, Las Olas  ·  ~$15 / Free first Thursdays  ·  Info

Four exhibitions on view right now: Christo's Surrounded Islands, Robert Rauschenberg: Real Time, The Riddle of the Sphinx Part II, and Glackens Collection highlights. Las Olas art without the flight to New York — and free on Thursdays.

Family-friendly events for all ages

Sat Apr 4 · Hunt at 10 AM (Gates 9:30 AM)  ·  📍 Pembroke Shores Park & Pines Recreation Field  ·  Free  ·  Info

58,000+ eggs across two locations, bounce houses, games, and an Easter Bunny — plus bunny ears for the first 1,000 kids. The city's biggest free Easter event, and it fills up fast.

Sat Apr 4 · 10 AM–5 PM & Sun Apr 5 · 12–5 PM  ·  📍 Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale  ·  Adults $22 / Kids $17  ·  Info

7,500 square feet of interactive hockey science — drive a digital Zamboni, test your slap shot, and geek out on the physics behind the Panthers' Stanley Cup run. Surprisingly addictive for all ages.

Sat Apr 4 · 9–10 AM  ·  📍 Galleria Fort Lauderdale  ·  Free (40 spots)  ·  RSVP

Free Saturday morning class inside the Galleria — yoga, Pilates, or Zumba depending on the week. Limited to 40 spots, so snag yours before they're gone.

Sat Apr 4 · 8:30 AM  ·  📍 Fort Lauderdale War Memorial  ·  Free  ·  Info

Fort Lauderdale's leg of a 1,500-mile statewide walk for child abuse prevention during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Walk a block or the whole route — all ages welcome.

Sun Apr 5 · 5 PM  ·  📍 Savor Cinema, Fort Lauderdale  ·  From $43  ·  Tickets

A live string ensemble performs Journey, Bon Jovi, and Def Leppard by the light of hundreds of candles inside a historic Fort Lauderdale cinema. Surprisingly moving, genuinely unforgettable.

Galas, upscale experiences & unmissable headliners

Sat Apr 4 · 7 PM  ·  📍 Kemistry Nightclub, downtown Fort Lauderdale  ·  $37–$70  ·  Tickets

The Teacha's only Florida date — in a 300-cap room with DJ Epps (Rock The Bells/SiriusXM) and DJ G-Funk. This is the intimate hip-hop show you'll be talking about for years. 18+.

Sat Apr 4 · Doors 7 PM  ·  📍 Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale  ·  $30–$35  ·  Tickets

DaBaby brings the Be More Grateful Tour to Revolution Live with supporting acts Zeddy Will, H3adband, and Bri3. High-energy rap night at one of Fort Lauderdale's best mid-size venues.

Thu Apr 9 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Fort Lauderdale  ·  From $72  ·  Tickets

Country legend Crystal Gayle live — 17 No. 1 hits, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," and that iconic floor-length hair. A rescheduled date that's worth every bit of the wait.

Thu Apr 9 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood  ·  From $56  ·  Tickets

Philly's anthemic folk-rock band on a proper stage — Matt Quinn's voice fills a room like few others, and this crowd sings every word back. One of the best live bands doing it right now.

Sat Apr 4 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park  ·  From $40  ·  Tickets

The first-ever MLS match at Inter Miami's brand-new Nu Stadium — Messi's squad finally has a real home, and Saturday night is the historic debut. Worth the drive south.

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