Two dancers hold hands overhead in a lift on stage, wearing purple outfits under blue lighting with tropical plants in the background, mid-performance.
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On Saturday, May 9, The Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens came alive with “Ballet in the Gardens,” a neoclassical program curated to reflect the Gardens’ tropical beauty. Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami featured a program of elegance and artistic innovation, performed under the stars at an open-air amphitheater. 

Live concert on a large stage with guitarists and a drummer under red and yellow lighting; audience silhouettes fill the foreground.

On Wednesday, May 13, The Seminole Hardrock Hotel and Casino Hollywood presented the iconic “Eagles” in their “The Long Goodbye Act III.” As suspected the Hardrock Live was packed for this amazing concert. 

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FORT LAUDERDALE FL MAY 15 Jason Mraz performs during The Still Yours Tour at The Broward Center For The Performing Arts on May 15 2026 in Fort Lauderdale Florida Photo By Larry Marano © 2026

On Friday, May 15, the Broward center for the performing Arts presented Jason Mraz. Hotspots own Dale Stine, who is a big Mraz fan said the concert was GREAT!

Also on Friday, CityPlace Doral debuted its “Summer Lovin,” free, seasonal art installation. “Summer Lovin’” transformed the Center into a vibrant, photo-ready escape and is up through Aug. 16, bringing a playful expression of love and color to the heart of Doral

People line up at a Dirty South BBQ booth under a banner at an outdoor festival with tents and a snowie cart nearby.

On Saturday, May 16, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale celebrated a milestone year at the 10th Annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast, at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This signature culinary event brought together some of South Florida’s most talented pitmasters and food vendors for an afternoon dedicated to bold flavors and smoky perfection. It was yum, yum!

Smiling man in a mint T-shirt stands in front of an outdoor art display of blue bottle paintings on a grid fence.

In the late afternoon I went to Wilton Manors for the last installment of the season of Art Walk Wilton Manors, and there were lots of artists and admirers. Art Walk returns in October and as usual will be the third Saturday of the month. 

Older man with glasses sits in chair as friends lift a large birthday cake with a single lit candle toward him in a crowded party scene.

Later that night, I headed over to LeBoy to celebrate the birthday of one of my BFF’s Howard Andrew. I think Howard had a good time, but why don’t you all look at the pic and let me know? 

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Scott Holland