{"id":25505,"date":"2025-10-29T18:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/25505\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:55:08","slug":"things-to-do-this-weekend-in-south-florida-oct-30-nov-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/25505\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do this weekend in South Florida: Oct. 30-Nov. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show<\/a> is here this weekend, an energizing presence in local lounges and restaurants, and a good time for those whose ship has come in (if a bit more adrift from the day-to-day reality of life in a nation that has, seemingly overnight, gone broke). Elsewhere, we\u2019ll have the distraction of Halloween parties from Coral Springs to Clematis Street (masks for good), nationally acclaimed Day of the Dead festivities in downtown Fort Lauderdale and a Nov. 1 appearance by Santa Claus (perhaps we are desperate to welcome the holiday spirit this year).<\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/p>\n

Dress-up affair: The Coral Springs Museum of Art is encouraging costumes during its Art@Night happy hour on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free gathering will include viewing of works from the SOBRA Collective, complimentary light bites, and a selection of coffees, soft drinks and adult beverages for purchase. Another highlight: a DJ set from City Commissioner (and museum board chair) Joshua Simmons. Who knew? RSVP (encouraged) at CoralSpringsMuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Florida feardom: The horror freaks at Popcorn Frights<\/a> will get you in the mood at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale\u00a0with two free screenings of films sure to make you lose your popcorn: \u201cThe Thing With Feathers\u201d (starring Benedict Cumberbatch) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and \u201cBig Baby\u201d (screening publicly for only the second time, according to Popcorn Frights) at 9:45 p.m. Friday. The Halloween-night event will include a costume contest with prizes. RSVP for free admission at PopcornFrights.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Something completely different: Canadian performer Lucy Darling \u2014 equal parts comedian, magician, fire eater and cocktail drinker \u2014 will bring her zany variety show to The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, joined by co-host Mark Ettinger, former longtime musical director (and juggler) with the legendary Flying Karamazov Brothers. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $53.10 at ParkerPlayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday night live: Screamo favorites Pierce the Veil (is there a better moment for a chorus of \u201cKing for a Day\u201d?) bring the I Can\u2019t Hear You World Tour to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, accompanied by HEALTH, Ecca Vandal and Like Roses. Get tickets, starting at $25 for general-admission lawn, at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>. \u2026 Neil Fallon and cult-faves Clutch take over the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday with special guests Hollow Leg. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. General-admission tickets cost $62.30. Visit CultureRoom.net<\/a>. \u2026 Israeli pop star Eden Ben Zaken will play The Fillmore Miami Beach on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $113.50 at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>. \u2026 Florida-based acoustic trio Boyce Avenue will perform in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday at 8 p.m. Some tickets remain, starting at $41.30. Visit BrowardCenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toby Keith remembered: The multitalented Hollywood Yates \u2014 singer, actor, rodeo clown, bullfighter \u2014 will bring his nationally touring tribute to the late Toby Keith to the Miramar Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, performing sing-along favorites such as \u201cShould\u2019ve Been a Cowboy,\u201d \u201cI Love This Bar\u201d and \u201cHow Do You Like Me Now?!\u201d Tickets start at $37.24 at MiramarCulturalCenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upside Down party: The Wharf in downtown Fort Lauderdale will transform into the supernatural town of Hawkins for a \u201cStranger Things\u201d-inspired party on Thursday and Friday, with creature encounters, shareable visuals and themed cocktails (two-for-one martinis on Thursday). Visit WharfFTL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ticket window: Song-and-dance man (and \u201cWolverine\u201d star) Hugh Jackman is coming to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on March 6. Presale tickets are available via Hard Rock\u2019s Facebook<\/a> and other social media pages ahead of the general on-sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday at MyHRL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/p>\n

Family dinner: Spooky musical comedy \u201cThe Addams Family\u201d sets up at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this weekend for performances at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. The show, appropriate for guests age 8 and older, revolves around a dinner party the oddball family plans to host for Wednesday\u2019s \u201cnormal\u201d boyfriend and his parents. Tickets start at $39.10 at Kravis.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clematis crawl: South Florida\u2019s signature Halloween-night party, Moonfest returns to the 500 block of Clematis in downtown West Palm Beach on Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a bar crawl (O\u2019Shea\u2019s, Respectable Street, Hullabaloo, Lost Weekend, Shanghai\u2019d and Subculture Coffee); live music (continuing until 4 a.m. at Respectable Street with We\u2019re Wolves, The Haunt, Chez and World\u2019s First Cinema); DJs and a costume contest with $500 to the winner. Admission packages are available, starting at $42.39. All proceeds benefit Hospitality Helping Hands<\/a> dog rescue. Visit Facebook.com\/respectablestreet\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Metal of honor: The best item of Halloween 2025 swag will be found at Mathews Brewing Co. in Lake Worth Beach on Friday: A souvenir glass honoring the late Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne with your first purchase of a Mathews craft beer (while supplies last). A centerpiece of the brewery\u2019s eighth annual Halloween party, the glass giveaway begins at 6 p.m. The night will include live music (young metal band Maximum Friction, Tool tribute 46 & Tool and Jane\u2019s Addiction tribute Jane\u2019s Affliction); a dog costume contest (7 p.m.) and human costume contest (8:30 p.m.), with cash prizes for the winners. Admission is free. Visit Facebook.com\/mathewsbrewing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ozzy overload: Speaking of Ozzy, Galuppi\u2019s in Pompano Beach and radio station BIG 105.9 will host The Skullapalooza Party on Friday from 3 to 10:30 p.m., with live music led by Randy Rhoads\/Ozzy Osbourne tribute band The Railz on the main stage from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Longtime local favorites the Original Studio 54 Band will perform disco hits throughout the night. BIG 105.9\u2019s costume contest will begin at 7 p.m., with a chance to win $1,800 in cash prizes (determined by audience applause). Admission is free; the $75 Skullapalooza VIP Pass includes a premium open bar and buffet, VIP-only areas and prime main stage views. Visit Galuppis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Garden party: Art After Dark at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach will conjure a haunted mansion theme on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., with visitors encouraged to come in their spookiest and\/or most glamorous Victorian outfits. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners at 7:15 p.m., followed by a moonlight dance party in the garden with DJ Nia Nova. Docents will lead tours of the museum\u2019s Rembrandt exhibit at 5:30 and 7 p.m. (limited to 20 guests each). Art After Dark tickets cost $10, or $5 for students, and can be purchased at the reception desk or in advance at Norton.org<\/a>. Note: Costumes must not cover the face, should be family friendly, and props are limited to 12-by-12 inches.<\/p>\n

Just can\u2019t get enough: For pure sexy glam on Halloween night, it will be hard to top the concert by Los Angeles-based Depeche Mode tribute band Strangelove and Miami\u2019s Ordinary Boys, the spot-on tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey. The double bill will be found at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available, starting at $43.37, at\u00a0ParkerPlayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ComingMiami-based Smiths\/Morrissey tribute band Ordinary Boys will open for Depeche Mode tribute Strangelove at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Halloween night. (Blind Beast Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Friday night live: Psych-rock veterans The Mars Volta bring their energetic live show to The Fillmore Miami Beach on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $68.50 at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Warped sense of humor: The Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University in Davie will host a Halloween-night shadowcast performance of cult classic film \u201cThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u201d on Friday with all the trashy features you love. So, yes, wear the fishnets, dance in the aisles, shout at the screen. Bagged props will be sold in the lobby (no outside props allowed). Tickets for the 18+ event cost $29.50 (just a couple of dozen seats remain). Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/p>\n

Calling all Dead heads: The popular Downtown Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead<\/a> celebration will return on Saturday, a showcase of family friendly fun and spooky fashion statements that has been listed among the best D\u00eda de Los Muertos events in the country by the Travel Channel<\/a>, USA Today<\/a> and other publications. Festivities will begin at Esplanade Park at 3 p.m., with music, dance and folklorico performances, face painting, mask making, Latin food and artist booths. The iconic Skeleton Processional costume parade will begin at 6 p.m., with colorful Catrinas, flower-flinging Frida Kahlos, swaggering luchadores and masked mariachis winding through the Himmarshee District. The parade will end a couple of blocks away at a street party in front of Revolution Live and Backyard, where food and drink, music and photo opportunities will run until 11 p.m. All events are free, and the processional is open to anyone. Visit GoRiverwalk.com\/dotd<\/a> or BackyardFTL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Steps lively: At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, Miami City Ballet continues its 40th-season opener with Peck: Miami in Motion, a stylish program created by Tony Award-winning choreographer Justin Peck that is fluent in the visual language of South Florida. It includes the kaleidoscopic \u201cYear of the Rabbit,\u201d the joyous \u201cChutes and Ladders\u201d and \u201cHeatscape,\u201d an ode to Wynwood. Performances this weekend will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $45. Visit MiamiCityBallet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MiamiMiami City Ballet dancers in “Year of the Rabbit” by choreographer Justin Peck, part of the company’s season-opening program coming to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. (Daniel Azoulay\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Saturday laughs: Actor, producer and comedian Jessica Kirson brings the brutally honest observations of her recent Hulu special, \u201cI\u2019m the Man,\u201d to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $51.50 at TheCenterCS.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday night live: Guitarist slingers Richie Kotzen (once of Poison and The Winery Dogs) and John 5 (now of M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, formerly of Marilyn Manson) bring their tour to the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, joined by special guests Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General-admission tickets cost $56.05. \u2026 Theatrical alt-pop singer-songwriter Sofia Isella, soon to be seen as an opener on Florence + The Machine\u2019s 2026 tour, will perform at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday at 8 p.m. joined by Ayleen Valentine. Tickets for the all-ages show cost $38. Visit JoinTheRevolution.net<\/a>. \u2026 Longtime Spanish-Italian pop heartthrob and actor Miguel Bose brings his world tour to the Kaseya Center in Miami at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $43.70 at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"M\u00f6tleyM\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce guitarist John 5 recently released a new solo album, “Ghost.” (John 5\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Black is back: If you have been curious about what mercurial rap star Kodak Black has been up to (and who hasn\u2019t?), the Pompano Beach native will host the Bill Kill Halloween Concert on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Also on the bill are Sexyy Red, Rob49, YTB Fatt, YK Niece, 1900Rugrat and BLP Kosher. Tickets start at $63 at Seatgeek.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Local sounds: Hosted by Amplify Arts, a new Broward Center initiative to elevate local artists and emerging arts organizations, Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star & The Golden People will perform in the Amaturo Theater at Fort Lauderdale\u2018s Broward Center on Saturday at 8 p.m. Sons of Mystro includes brothers Malcolm and Umoja, who learned to play violin in the public school system and attended Dillard High School for the Performing Arts, now using the violin to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own music accompanied by a DJ and a drummer. South Florida-based Alexander Star is an Emmy-nominated songwriter and performer who, with five-piece band The Golden People, has opened for Earth, Wind & Fire, Black Violin, Koffee and others. Tickets start at $41.30 at BrowardCenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free movie: Part of the city of Hollywood\u2019s celebration of its 100th Anniversary, the Hollywood Historical Society will host a free Cinema Paradiso screening of \u201cCanvas.\u201d The film was shot in the city by Hollywood native and Hollywood Hills High School graduate Joseph Greco. Screening at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the film stars veteran actor Joe Pantoliano as a father who finds strength in his young son after his wife, played by Marcia Gay Harden, is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Tickets are free at CinemaHollywood.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2019Zat you, Santa Claus? With Halloween and Day of the Dead (barely) in the rearview, The Christmas Palace will host a Santa meet-up at holiday events on Saturday at the Hialeah Gardens shop and on Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale location. Festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for patients at Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital, with each toy donor receiving a $10 store coupon to use that day. Visit TheChristmasPalace.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/p>\n

Do you feel? We\u2019re nearly two months short of the 50th anniversary of the album \u201cFrampton Comes Alive,\u201d which is crazy math. (Quick, what\u2019s your favorite song on the album? Mine: \u201cDo You Feel Like We Do?\u201d) Sunny rock star Peter Frampton will offer fresh reminders of what made the album so popular when he brings his Let\u2019s Do it Again! Tour to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $71.10 at MyHRL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"PeterSinger-guitarist Peter Frampton is on his way back to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. (Jennifer Lett\/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)<\/p>\n

Trip to the Keys: Funky keyboardist and charismatic showman Brian Culbertson brings the tour supporting new album \u201cDay Trip\u201d to The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available, starting at $58.41, at ParkerPlayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sing America: Grammy-winning choral ensemble Tonality will perform a program titled, \u201cAmerica Will Be,\u201d making the case for an inclusive nation, in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to the concert, part of the Kravis Center\u2019s ambitious Peak Series, cost $46. Visit Kravis.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at\u00a0bcrandell@sunsentinel.com<\/a>. Follow on\u00a0IG: @BenCrandell<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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