Events: May 2, 2026
Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM - English
Put on your Derby best for a fun-filled celebration of Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 2nd at Savor Cinema. FLIFF (Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival) and Steve Savor host a fun-filled Derby day with live entertainment by live Live Music, BBQ buffet and open bar with mint juleps, of course.
The race will be projected on the theater's 30-foot, high definition screen, prizes will be awarded for the most creative Derby hats, bonnets and outfits, and there is also a 50/50 raffle where guests can pick the horses they think will win, place or show.
Doors open at 4pm at Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, with free parking in the courthouse garage on SE 5th Avenue, adjacent to the theater.
Tickets and information:
Doors open at 4pm
Tickets are $75 for FLiFF | members, $100 for non-members.
Space is limited
Location
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33301
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The XL Concert: 40 Years of Musical Excellence
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
For one unforgettable night, the South Florida Pride Concert Band celebrates 40 years of music, community, and pride in a spectacular anniversary performance, presented by the Bears of South Florida.
This is going to be BIG. HUGE. XL.
For one unforgettable night, the South Florida Pride Concert Band celebrates 40 years of music, community, and pride in a spectacular anniversary performance, presented by the Bears of South Florida. Joined by special guest performers, the band will take audiences on a journey through four decades of unforgettable moments from the past.
Expect thrilling surprises throughout the evening, including appearances by founding band members, a performance by the FLoatarama High School Soloist Competition winner, and special performances by the South Florida Pride Jazz Band and Steel Band. The night will also mark a historic milestone as Dan Bassett, the band's Artistic Director for 20 years, ceremoniously passes the baton to incoming director, Sara Cowley.
One night. Forty years. An XL celebration you won't want to miss.
Location
The Parker Playhouse
707 Northeast 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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Little Women Book Adapatation
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM - English
Enter the electric home of the March sisters as they navigate love, loss, and life in this thoughtful adaptation.
SmallStage Theatre Co. is proud to present it's 3rd show, Little Women! This adaptation, starring Rebecca Gonzalez, Kayla Gallagher, Emily Nunez, Iridia Antelo, Steven Martinez, and Ashley Gomez is delightful and thought provoking in every way exploring how the March sisters grow together and apart as life challenges them as artists and women. With founder Elai Avidan and direction from Keyla Zaltzberg, including help from apprentices Juliette Laniado, Anna Sekhnenko, Elina Kameiko, Daniel Res, Daniel R, Abigail P, Isabella S and more. Three shows in April and May ensure this production blooms into spring and your hearts!
Get your tickets now, Instagram: @smallstage.official
Location
Paradigm Theaters
1820 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
(Map)
MOAD Tours with Isabela Villanueva
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - English
Join Isabela Villanueva, MOAD's Consulting Curator, for a very special one-hour tour providing behind-the-scenes information and insight into works included in the Freedom Tower's exhibitions.
Isabela Villanueva is a Venezuelan-born art historian and curator currently based in Miami, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art. As the Consulting Curator at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD), she recently led the MOAD Pavilion series, showcasing installations by artists GeoVanna Gonzalez, Germane Barnes, and Rafael Domenech. Previously, she was part of the curatorial team for the 30th Sao Paulo Biennial and served as Assistant Curator at the Americas Society Art Gallery in New York. Villanueva hold graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow.
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Included with your Freedom Tower admission ticket.
Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The programs at the Freedom Tower, operated by the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College (MDC), are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), with collections, exhibition, and marketing support from ArtesMiami, Art Bridges Foundation, the Shepard Broad Foundation, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA), Henry Luce Foundation, Jay I. Kislak Foundation, Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Foundation, and US Century Bank.
Image: Isabela Villanueva.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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MOAD Moves with Romina Carpio
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - English
Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) for a special yoga class in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower led by Romina Carpio.
Join MOAD for a special yoga class in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower.
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Romina (Romi) began practicing yoga back in 2017, the physical aspect of yoga served as a launch pad and she quickly fell in love with the practice and aimed to explore many different types of yoga. A practice that was a hobby quickly turned into a passion. Her love of yoga pushed Romina to pursue her 200-hr yoga teacher training in Orlando, FL and she now teaches in many different areas in Miami. Romina enjoys teaching vinyasa flow and gentle flows with creative transitions, focusing on strengths, stability and alignment.
Whether you are a beginner or advance practitioner, using movement and breathwork, rest assure you'll leave feeling transformed in all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit.
Admission to the Freedom Tower exhibitions and galleries following the class is included with your RSVP.
Event attendees may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
Please bring your own yoga mat. Yoga mats will not be available onsite.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
(Map)
ArtServe's I'm Still Here: Exploring Mental Wellness Exhibit
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
A tribute to resilience and the enduring human spirit, this exhibition centers on mental health and the importance of finding moments of joy even during challenging times. A free public reception will be held March 27 at 6 p.m.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
(Map)
