
For those of us that enjoy theater, South Florida nourishes a small but vibrant stage and a rich tradition. The University of Miami�s Ring Theater has spawned innumerable thespianic talents. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach are some of the road stops that productions sometimes make as part of the development and refinement process that Broadway bound theatrical efforts evolve through. Along with the Broward Center, Broward Stage Door, The Florida Stage, Hollywood Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Theater, Kravis Center, Lake Worth Playhouse, and the Miracle Theater, there is a thriving �Dinner Theater� in South Florida. These links tender a menu of locally available theater. Fort Lauderdale is home to a plethora of local productions that range from excellent to horrendous. Ya pays ya money, ya takes ya chances! Good Luck!
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Miami.Com - Performing Arts
While the Miami Herald features a comprehensive Performing Arts section, Miami.Com is the cultural secret internet identity of The Miami Herald. This web site provides a full plate of local (and national) theater related offerings. A section called Center Stage shines light on the full spectrum of Performing arts - plays, musicals, and theater productions in Miami. Get the theater listings, up-to-date competent reviews by theater critic Christine Dolan, who also offers her theater notes in the Miami Herald Blog - Drama Queen. This site also has an events search engine sortable by Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.
SouthFlorida.Com - Theater
The Sun-Sentinel offers a current and comprehensive stage page on sister site SouthFlorida.Com. The site offers capsule reviews, audition schedules, theater news, openings, and a Performing Arts search engine that locates local theater, dance, and comedy club productions.


Lest we overlook the nocturnally inclined, this section offers links to the heart of Fort Lauderdale's (and South Florida's) Night Life. There are myriad clubs that range from radical to raunchy. Some are well atmosphered while others are monuments to insomnia. Determining which is which is half the fun!
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Fodors - Nightlife in Fort Lauderdale
The internationally renown vacation specialists, Fodors is the world�s largest English language travel guidebook publisher. 60 years of experience entitles Fodors to authoritatively recommend Bars, Arts Centers, Dance Clubs, Music Clubs, and Casinos gracing the Fort Lauderdale landscape.
SouthFlorida.Com - Nightlife
Whether you�re craving a place to dance in Weston, a high energy club in Las Olas, or a friendly neighborhood saloon in Pompano, you�ll find it here. Through its SouthFlorida.Com online entertainment venue, the good old Sun-Sentinel maintains a sizable database of interesting ways to spend post-midnight down time. They�ve archived every club genre (i.e. DJ/Dance, Karaoke, Beach, Blues, Comedy Club, Beer/Microbrew, Country, Gay/Lesbian, Piano Bar, Lounge, Open Air, Irish, Latin, Pool Hall, Sports, German, Dance Club, Cigar Bar, etc.) and made them accessible through a neighborhood-sorted search engine. Just punch up your genre choice and whisper your preferred location and voila, your club appears. Have Fun!
Miami.Com - Night Clubs
In addition to the Miami Herald's Music and Nightlife section, Miami.Com offers up more Miami after dark. They carry a huge database of entertainment related entries, 434 of them being nightlife venues! Access information about these Night Spots within 70 miles of Fort Lauderdale via the site's excellent search capabilities. Also read about the Band of the Hour, immerse yourself in the local Cocktail Culture and Miami Mixology in "Clink", get first hand info about Miami and South Beach nightclubs, lounges, and bars from Club Scout, among Miami's world-class natural resources are Latin Night Clubs, new or upcoming Nightlife in Velvet Underground, Friday and Saturday Night surprizes in Weekend Ticket, and an always fresh Nightlife Picture Gallery.
Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau
Created by the Board of Broward County Commissioners in 1987, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) is funded by a portion of the five percent tax on hotel rooms (as of July 1, 1996). The GFLCVB promotes the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a premier leisure and meeting destination. They have compiled a sampling of outdoor cafes with music, jazz clubs, entertainment spots, comedy clubs and other Greater Fort Lauderdale area nightlife attractions. There is also a section for Multicultural Nightlife & Gaming.
MetroGuide.com's NightGuide Network - Fort Lauderdale
MetroGuide.com's Fort Lauderdale NightGuide is a Single Source for Nightlife Information. NightGuide Fort Lauderdale brings you information that includes club locations, nightlife events, and other nightlife information. Night Clubs are sorted by Location and by Category. The site provides Club Reviews by the Clubs and their patrons. Also available are Club Events. Night clubs are classified by genre and user ratings accompany each listing. The Nightlfe venues include Jazz, Blues Music, Bar, Gay, Dance, Sports Bars, Country & Western, Pubs and Rock. For a rundown of all the Fort Lauderdale after dark venues, check the Club Directory.


The live events that flourish in Fort Lauderdale are one of the city�s cultural underpinnings. Marvelous Multicultural Festivals, unique musical offerings, world famous tropical attractions, and fabulous street fairs bespeckle Fort Lauderdale from Riverwalk to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Find out where and when RIGHT HERE! These events transpire every day in your own backyard. Millions of vacationers travel to Fort Lauderdale each year to participate. Find Out Why!
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SouthFlorida.Com - Entertainment Events
The Sun-Sentinel keeps its finger on the municipal pulse of Fort Lauderdale events. They will connect you with Live Music Events, Theater and Dance Events, Comedy Events, Book Events, and a downloadable Free Event App that will help fill all the open slots on your calendar. Speaking of which, they have an event calendar that, when you click on a particular date, whisks you to a summary of choices. Their Broward Must-See Guide will provide a photographic trip to the best County attractions. Local events include breakfasts/lunches, education/seminars, Galas/Black Ties, Runs/Walks and participant sports, Fairs/Festivals and outdoor events, and Business & Prof. Groups/Chamber of Commerce special events.
Miami.Com - Events
The Miami Herald's Miami.Com covers events from the Keys to the Palm Beaches and more. Check out a summary of music, stage shows, festivals and other things to do in Fort Lauderdale this week. Its updated each Friday. Try the South Florida Events Search Engine to find out where and when it�s happening. Search for thousands of events by date, interest or location. In addition to Sports, Education, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Food & Dining, and Music, they highlight Fairs & Festivals, Community Events, and Business & Tech happenings. Top off your visit to this site by checking the Guides, handy tools for recreating in the area. Whew!
Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau
Created by the Board of Broward County Commissioners in 1987, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) is funded by a portion of the five percent tax on hotel rooms (as of July 1, 1996). The GFLCVB promotes the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a premier leisure and meeting destination. Check their Events Calendar to learn what�s happening around town. They maintain a special section for Arts & Entertainment Events such as music and dance. Go to the Multicultural Guide section to be afforded a complete schedule of Multicultural Arts & Culture.
Fodors - Sights & Attractions
The internationally renown vacation specialists, Fodors is the world�s largest English language travel guidebook publisher. 60 years of experience entitles Fodors to authoritatively recommend the top sights and activities in the Fort Lauderdale area. They present the location, price, directions, general description of the event, scheduling information, telephone access and, in many cases, the internet address.
MetroGuide.com's EventGuide Network - Fort Lauderdale
MetroGuide.com's Fort Lauderdale EventGuide is an Arts and Events calendar for Fort Lauderdale, serving both residents and visitors. Greater Fort Lauderdale -- between Palm Beach and Miami -- embraces some 30 municipalities, including Pompano Beach, Wilton Manors, Weston and Hollywood, packed with arts, cultural and sporting events. Events are sorted by Month, by Venue - and for sport fans - by BarTeam. You can see Today's Events, an overview of Fort Lauderdale's Annual Events and hundreds of Upcoming Events.
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