Hey Weekender 👋

This is one of those weeks where Broward genuinely has too much going on. Tortuga takes over Fort Lauderdale Beach all weekend — Riley Green Saturday, Kenny Chesney closes it out Sunday — and that's before you even get to the rest of it. Hollywood Salsa Fest is free, nine hours long, and headlined by Melina Almodovar. Santana's at Hard Rock Live Saturday night. Cardi B hits Amerant Bank Arena Tuesday. Kings of Leon close the week out Friday. The arts calendar is just as loaded — Kimberly Akimbo, Hairspray, Miami City Ballet, and an Office musical parody all running concurrently. Here's everything worth knowing.

Outdoor adventures, water sports, fitness & all things active

Sat–Sun Apr 11–12 · 12 PM–10 PM  ·  📍 Fort Lauderdale Beach Park  ·  From $185 (single-day GA)  ·  Tickets

Two days of country, rock, and roots on the sand. Riley Green headlines Saturday, Kenny Chesney closes it all out Sunday. Dustin Lynch, Tyler Hubbard, Colbie Caillat, and Afroman fill the card. Conservation Village brings marine science demos between sets.

Sun Apr 12 · 9 AM–4 PM  ·  📍 Las Olas Oceanside Park · Fort Lauderdale  ·  Free  ·  Info

Monthly community day at The Loop with live music, oceanside yoga, a Shop & Stroll market, and lawn games. Bring a blanket and settle in — the ocean does the rest.

Wed Apr 15 · 7 PM  ·  📍 Hard Rock Live · Hollywood  ·  From $56  ·  Tickets

Andre Agassi and James Blake vs. Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard for a $1M purse, live on ESPN. Agassi's the three-time defending champ. Arena pickleball is a thing now — and it's actually electric.

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

Sat Apr 11 · 9 AM–1 PM  ·  📍 Pompano Beach Cultural Center Campus  ·  Free  ·  Info

Second Saturday market with farm-fresh produce, local honey, seafood, baked goods, and orchids. Free yoga on the lawn kicks off at 9 AM, kids crafts start at 10.

Sat Apr 11 · Late night  ·  📍 The Wharf Fort Lauderdale  ·  Free (RSVP)  ·  RSVP

The official Tortuga afterparty moves the energy waterfront to The Wharf once the beach clears out. Free entry with RSVP — grab a spot before it fills.

Fri Apr 17 · 6 PM–10 PM  ·  📍 Calvary Chapel · Fort Lauderdale  ·  From $75  ·  Tickets

An Italian-themed evening celebrating the Villa Pintadera ministry project in Sardinia — fellowship, dinner, and a cause worth showing up for. Early bird tickets are $75; $98 at the door.

Arts, culture, community events & local discoveries

Sat–Sun Apr 11–12 · 10 AM  ·  📍 The Galleria · Fort Lauderdale  ·  Free  ·  Info

Free indoor show with paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media from emerging and professional artists. Browse, buy, and support local creativity across two days.

Sat Apr 11 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM  ·  📍 NSU Art Museum · Las Olas  ·  Free (RSVP required)  ·  RSVP

Exclusive pre-opening access in a sensory-friendly environment — quieter galleries, softer lighting, and a welcoming space before the crowds arrive. Limited spots.

Sat Apr 11 · 11 AM  ·  📍 Abdo New River Room · Broward Center  ·  Free  ·  Info

A one-hour bossa nova performance designed for sensory-sensitive audiences — reduced sound, no strobes, and a quiet room on standby. "Girl from Ipanema," gentle percussion, and egg shakers for everyone.

Thu Apr 16 · 6 PM  ·  📍 NSU Art Museum · Las Olas  ·  Free  ·  Info

National Poetry Month meets Frida Kahlo. Open mic poetry, a guided tour of the Kahlo, Diego & Mexican Modern Art exhibition, then cocktails. Culture on a Thursday night.

Thu Apr 16 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 Abdo New River Room · Broward Center  ·  From $72  ·  Tickets

Dunder Mifflin: the musical. All the cringe, all the characters, plus songs. Opening night of the Broward Center's Off Center series run through May 3.

Fri Apr 17 · 6 PM–9 PM  ·  📍 ArtServe · Fort Lauderdale  ·  $100 advance / $150 door  ·  Tickets

Dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, a silent auction, and four honorees celebrated for their impact on the arts in South Florida. ArtServe's fourth annual — presented by Seacoast Bank.

Family-friendly events for all ages

Sat Apr 11 · 2 PM & 8 PM; Sun Apr 12 · 1 PM & 6:30 PM  ·  📍 Au-Rene Theater · Broward Center  ·  Ticketed  ·  Tickets

The 2023 Tony winner for Best Musical. A teenager with a rapid-aging condition navigates life with dark humor and a killer score by Jeanine Tesori. Four performances this weekend.

Opens Sat Apr 11 · Evenings 7:30 PM, Matinees 1 & 2 PM  ·  📍 Amaturo Theater · Broward Center  ·  Ticketed  ·  Tickets

Slow Burn's take on the eight-time Tony winner. Big hair, bigger heart, and the kind of musical that earns its standing ovation. Opening weekend — runs through April 26.

Sat Apr 11 · 7:30 PM; Sun Apr 12 · 1 PM & 6:30 PM  ·  📍 Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker  ·  Ticketed  ·  Tickets

A luminous program of bold choreography — Limón's "The Moor's Pavane," Bach's Chaconne, and new work by Alonzo King. Three performances across the weekend at The Parker.

Sat Apr 11 · 8 PM; Sun Apr 12 · 2 PM  ·  📍 Aventura Arts & Cultural Center  ·  $35–$47  ·  Tickets

Argentinean performer Luciano Rosso morphs into dozens of characters through clowning, contortion, and rapid-fire lip-sync. Part of FUNDarte's Out in the Tropics LGBTQ+ series — wild, smart, physical comedy.

Galas, upscale experiences & unmissable headliners

Sat Apr 11 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Hard Rock Live · Hollywood  ·  From $56  ·  Tickets

Carlos Santana at Hard Rock Live. The guitar tone alone is worth the ticket — and the Oneness Tour setlist pulls from five decades of Latin-rock transcendence.

Sat Apr 11 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Amerant Bank Arena · Sunrise  ·  From $36  ·  Tickets

B2K reunites after 20 years. Bow Wow co-headlines. Jeremih, Waka Flocka, Amerie, Pretty Ricky, and Crime Mob fill the undercard. Peak 2000s nostalgia at arena scale.

Sat Apr 11 · 9 PM–2 AM  ·  📍 Revolution Live · Fort Lauderdale  ·  From $22 (18+)  ·  Tickets

The viral party @club90s_la takes over Rev Live. Pop throwbacks, queer anthems, and nonstop dance-floor energy with a photobooth and giveaways included.

Tue Apr 14 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 War Memorial Auditorium · Fort Lauderdale  ·  Ticketed  ·  Tickets

One of the hottest live bands in the country doing a two-night run at the War Memorial. No two setlists are the same — catch them in a mid-size room before they outgrow it.

Tue Apr 14 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 Au-Rene Theater · Broward Center  ·  Ticketed  ·  Tickets

The Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour — Shepherd plays his debut album live front-to-back for the first time ever, then a full career-spanning second set. Eric Johnson opens. Blues-rock guitar clinic.

Tue Apr 14 · 7:30 PM  ·  📍 Amerant Bank Arena · Sunrise  ·  From $190  ·  Tickets

Cardi B brings the Little Miss Drama Tour to Amerant Bank Arena. VIP front-five-row packages available if you want to go big.

Fri Apr 17 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Hard Rock Live · Hollywood  ·  From $65  ·  Tickets

Kings of Leon at Hard Rock. "Use Somebody," "Sex on Fire," and whatever they've been cooking since. First of two nights — Friday is the one to grab.

Fri Apr 17 · 8 PM  ·  📍 Pompano Beach Amphitheater  ·  From $43  ·  Tickets

Five founding members of UB40 under the stars at Pompano Beach. "Red Red Wine" outdoors in April — that's the whole pitch and it's enough.