Events: October 9, 2026
Films at the Center: The Watermelon Woman
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - English
Join Women with Pride for a special screening of The Watermelon Woman, Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking 1996 romantic comedy-drama and a landmark film in LGBTQ+ cinema.
Join Women with Pride for a special screening of The Watermelon Woman, Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking 1996 romantic comedy-drama and a landmark film in LGBTQ+ cinema. Dunye stars as Cheryl, a young Black lesbian working at a video store who becomes fascinated by a Black actress from the 1930s known only as "The Watermelon Woman." Her search to uncover the actress's identity becomes a deeply personal exploration of race, sexuality, representation, history, and the stories of Black women that have too often been overlooked.Written, directed, and edited by Cheryl Dunye, The Watermelon Woman was the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian and remains an influential work of queer cinema.Admission is free and includes popcorn. Beverages will be available.
Location
The Pride Center at Equality Park
2040 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors,
FL
33305
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Edith Pageaud - Chords of Light and Shadow
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM - English
Acclaimed French guitar virtuoso Edith Pageaud live in a recital of vivid contrasts, from Biber to Messiaen.
From Paris to the world's stages, French guitarist Edith Pageaud is taking America by storm. A prize-winner at competitions across Europe, she weaves Glass, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Piazzolla into a breathtaking solo journey. "A fireworks display of sound" - Munchner Merkur.
In this recital, Pageaud invites listeners on a journey through centuries and styles from the meditative minimalism of Philip Glass to the Baroque intricacies of Heinrich Biber, from Schubert's lyrical poetry to the transcendent spirituality of Messiaen. Her program explores the emotional and expressive potential of the guitar in works both intimate and grand.
Don't miss one of classical guitar's most thrilling young voices!
Location
Scottish Rite Temple
471 NW 3rd Street,
Miami,
FL
33128
(Map)
There's a Burglar in my Bed!
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM - English
William Worthington III and his wife arrange trysts with their respective lovers in the estate's beach cottage. Inevitably their paths cross and divorce is in the air. Neither is willing to give up the world-famous Worthington necklace, so each devises a plan to steal it. True to the laws of farce, both simulated burglaries are scheduled for same night.
Tickets Adults $40 Senior/Students $30
Groups 10+ get tickets for $25 each.
Box Office opens 1 hour before each performance
Location
Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts
17195 Sheridan Street,
Pembroke Pines,
FL
33331
(Map)
POW! Presents Paul Rudnick's - The New Century
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - English
Meet the people you'd never invite to the same party and thank goodness someone did.
Plays of Wilton! (POW!) presents Paul Rudnick's The New Century, a wildly funny comedy bursting with unforgettable characters, outrageous laughs and enough heart to surprise you.
Smart, silly and gloriously over-the-top, The New Century brings together a group of people who could hardly seem more different until Rudnick reveals just how much they have in common.
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There's Helene, an outspoken Long Island mother who proudly proclaims herself the "most loving mother of all time" to her three children; Mr. Charles, an extravagantly theatrical gay man who has retreated to Palm Beach after discovering that a younger generation of gay men finds him "too gay"; and Barbara Ellen, a Midwestern craftswoman whose cheerful collection of handmade creations masks the profound loss of a son to AIDS.
Their stories begin separately but ultimately collide in unexpected and hilarious circumstances as Rudnick asks where this "new century" might be heading and who gets to come along for the ride.
The result is unmistakably Paul Rudnick: rapid-fire one-liners, outrageous characters and fearless comedy wrapped around something far more poignant a look at LGBTQ+ identity across generations, the families we are born into and create for ourselves, and the ways humor can help us survive grief, prejudice and change.
When The New Century premiered at Lincoln Center Theater in 2008, critics quickly recognized Rudnick's ability to combine outrageous comedy with genuine emotional weight.
The New York Times: "The one-liners fly like rockets."
TheaterMania: "A laugh on every line."
New York Post: "Gut-busting one-liners."
Rudnick has said that he never intended The New Century to feel like simply a collection of unrelated one-act plays, but rather stories that "intertwine" and build into a complete theatrical experience.
Funny, provocative, touching and proudly excessive, The New Centuryis a comedy about people carrying the experiences of one generation into the next the losses, the battles, the absurdities, the hard-won freedoms and, above all, the laughter.
POW! alumni returning to The Foundry include Beverly Blanchette, Michael Gillespie, Betty Ann Hunt Strain and John Provasnik, along with director Greg Schuh. Making her POW! mainstage debut is Stephanie Manner.
"Paul Rudnick manages to be outrageous, smart and incredibly funny while still finding the heart underneath all those laughs," said Joseph Guidetti, Associate Producer of Plays of Wilton! "The New Centuryfeels like a perfect POW! play unapologetically gay, a little outrageous, and ultimately about people finding a way to understand and love one another."
"I first came to know Paul Rudnick through the movie Jeffrey, but once I discovered his plays, I fell in love with his writing," said director Greg Schuh. "His work is an actor's and director's dream funny, fearless and deeply emotional and The New Century takes us on a wonderful ride through growing up, loving, coming out and being loved."
THE NEW CENTURY
Written by Paul Rudnick
Directed by Greg Schuh
Suitable for ages 18+
Brief male nudity
Location
The Foundry
2306 N DIXIE HWY,
WILTON MANORS,
FL
33305-2238
(Map)
Jekyll & Hyde
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM - English
Broadway's Gothic musical thriller Jekyll & Hyde will ignite the stage with its gripping tale of ambition, obsession and the darkness that lives within us all. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale, the musical follows the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll as he risks everything to separate the good and evil in mankind, only to unleash a terrifying and uncontrollable alter ego.
As his experiment spirals into a deadly battle for his soul, the consequences threaten everything he holds dear. Featuring a thunderous pop-rock score including showstoppers like "This Is the Moment" and "Someone Like You," Jekyll & Hyde is a sweeping, emotionally charged musical experience that will leave audiences breathless.
- Conceived for the Stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden
- Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
- Music by Frank Wildhorn
- Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
Recommended for ages 13+
This production contains theatrical violence, dark psychological themes, mature suggestive content, strobe lighting and theatrical smoke effects.
Location
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
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In the Flowers by Hayley Sheldon
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - English
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Visit our exhibition, In the Flowers by Hayley Sheldon and experience her exploration of the natural in relation to her personal life.
Hayley's work uses color, shape, and repetition to explore the coexistence of joy and sorrow, beauty and grief. Drawing from specific plants, flowers, and landscapes connected to different seasons of her life, she uses the natural world as a source of metaphor for experiences that are difficult to articulate. Come by and experience the reflection of an ongoing search for beauty, meaning, and tranquility while navigating the complexities of being human.
Free admission. Registration not required. Open to the public and all ages. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
EXHIBITION | August 31 - October 24, 2026
RECEPTION | September 17. 2026
Location
Armory Art Center
811 Park Place,
West Palm Beach,
FL
33401
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Chromatic Frequencies by Renee Phillips
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - English
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Visit our exhibition, Chromatic Frequencies by Renee Phillips and experience her exploration of medium and color in person.
Working with latex paint, spray paint and acrylic polymers, Phillips approaches each piece as an open dialogue in material investigation. Through experimentation, these everyday materials are pushed beyond their conventional uses, revealing distinct textures specific to each color, from wave like ripples to deep fissures and pooling paint drips. Chromatic Frequencies invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and experience color as a living presence.
Free admission. Registration not required. Open to the public and all ages. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
EXHIBITION | August 31 - October 24, 2026
RECEPTION | September 17, 2026
Location
Armory Art Center
811 Park Place,
West Palm Beach,
FL
33401
(Map)
ArtServe Member's Show: In Memory Of Exhibit
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
Closing out the season, this exhibition offers a reflective look at personal histories and creative journeys. Through works that honor memory and experience, ArtServe members present a heartfelt exploration of the moments and stories that shaped them.
A free reception will be held on October 2 at 6 p.m.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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