{"id":395051,"date":"2026-09-09T19:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/395051\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T19:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:16:11","slug":"the-weekend-top-10-in-south-florida-luke-bryan-disney-on-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/395051\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekend Top 10 in South Florida: Luke Bryan, Disney On Ice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Howdy, folks! It\u2019s time to dust off your cowboy boots and saddle up for a weekend packed with sweet Southern charm.<\/p>\n

Tip your hat and tap your toes to country tunes, catch heart-pounding action at the rodeo, or two-step under the stars in a botanical garden.<\/p>\n

But hold your horses, city slickers, there\u2019s plenty for you to explore too. Watch as your favorite Disney characters lace up their ice skates for a song and dance, be one of the first to get your hands on guitars at the new Gibson store, or cheer on the Miami Dolphins at a season-opening watch party.<\/p>\n

What do you say we mosey into The Weekend Top 10? Giddy up!<\/p>\n

\""Beauty“Beauty and the Beast” characters are part of the Disney On Ice lineup coming to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise this weekend. (Feld Entertainment\/Courtesy)
\nAll weekend<\/p>\n

Disney On Ice: More than 30 of Disney\u2019s original characters, including heroes, villains and sidekicks, will make an appearance in a new production coming to Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. From Thursday through Sunday, \u201cSpotlight Magic!\u201d will feature figure skaters spinning stories to life on the ice, along with aerial acrobatics, a kinetic chandelier made of 64 glowing light bars and new LED technology. Sing along to music from \u201cHannah Montana,\u201d \u201cBeauty and the Beast,\u201d \u201cMoana,\u201d \u201cToy Story\u201d and more. \u201cDress to impress,\u201d organizers suggest, so you can take a stroll down the red carpet at intermission. Showtimes are 7 p.m Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $38. Want to meet a character before the show? Magical Pass upgrades are available. Visit disneyonice.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GibsonGibson Garage Miami is scheduled to open Thursday on the ground floor of Wynwood Garage, featuring more than 500 guitars. (Gibson\/Courtesy)
\nThursday<\/p>\n

Gibson Garage Miami: Are you ready to rock? Design your very own dream electric or acoustic guitar when Gibson, the iconic instrument maker, opens its third-ever retail store this Thursday on the ground floor of Wynwood Garage, 2660 NW Third Ave., Miami. Inside the immersive, 8,000-square-foot space, peruse and play more than 500 guitars, including Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA\/Boogie and Maestro brands on display. Don\u2019t forget to look up: A moving conveyor belt of guitars showcases the finishing process that takes place in each factory. The location has a live performance stage, clothing, gifts, celebrity and film memorabilia, and rare instruments. The Gibson Gallery art installation, \u201cAmplified: Icons of Music Through the Lens,\u201d also debuts with photography, street art and music history moments. A panel discussion with Miami artists Solano and Nate Dee, creators of the large-scale murals inside and outside the building, will take place at 5 p.m. Friday. Visit gibson.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sept. 11 film screening: As South Florida prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies and other events this weekend, Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth St., in Fort Lauderdale, has planned a free screening of \u201cUnited 93\u201d at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the 2006 film is an account of the passengers and crew aboard the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Tickets are free, but reservations are encouraged. Visit fliff.org.<\/a> (For other Sept. 11 anniversary events throughout South Florida, click here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Friday<\/p>\n

West Palm Beach Home Show: Thinking about updating the kitchen? Experts are ready to dish about the latest trends in The Home Show\u2019s Kitchen Showcase. In addition, attendees will find exhibitors selling windows, roofing, flooring, doors and everything else needed around the house in the Shiner Law Group Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. The expo is designed for all stages \u2014 remodeling, landscaping or decorating \u2014 complete with product demos. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission with online registration, or $10 at the door. Visit westpalmhomeshow.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BazaarBazaar Florida Tour night market will take over MAD Arts in Dania Beach on Saturday with vendors, workshops and pop-up activities. (Khary Khalfani\/Courtesy)
\nSaturday<\/p>\n

Bazaar Florida Tour: The next stop in the Gainesville-based Bazaar47\u2019s night market series is in Dania Beach. From 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, the event will set up shop at MAD Arts, 481 S. Federal Highway, with 40 artisans selling handmade goods, art, vinyl records, clothes, baked goods and flash tattoos, among other items. Take part in pop-up activities such as dance battles and interactive workshops that focus on movement, painting, sewing, printmaking and tatreez (a Palestinian method of cross-stitching). A projection-mapped room will show local films curated by Subtropic Film Fest, Film.Cen.Tric and Shpshftr Events. Tickets are $5 both at bazaar47.com<\/a> and at the door.<\/p>\n

\"LineLine dance the night away while enjoying food and drinks during Boots & Blooms at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Saturday. (Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Boots & Blooms: Enjoy a night under the stars from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. This South Florida hoedown will have music from the Back Country Boys and line dancing, as well as pie-eating and best get-up contests. Sip on mini moonshine flights, order from food trucks, or pick up picnic baskets for two or other add-ons. Bring your own blankets for the lawn (no outside food and beverages allowed). Tickets are $35.95 for adults and $18.95 for kids ages 3 to 11. Visit fairchildgarden.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Luke Bryan: The multiplatinum country music star (and \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d judge) brings his Word On The Street Tour to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Country fans, you\u2019ll have a chance to \u201cshake it,\u201d order \u201cOne Margarita\u201d or \u201cDrink a Beer\u201d as you listen to some of his career hits live. Supporting acts are Lauren Watkins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King and DJ Rock. Ticket prices vary. Visit livenation.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"AA cowboy throws a loop of rope to catch a calf during the 32nd annual Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo for Youth Groups at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. (Sun Sentinel file photo)<\/p>\n

Davie Pro Rodeo: This isn\u2019t the Weekley Brothers\u2019 first rodeo. They\u2019ve been bucking around at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie since taking over nearly two decades ago. The second of three Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit events will burst out of the chute at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the grounds at the Davie Arena, 4201 SW 65th Way. Watch as cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and other disciplines. A patriotic ceremony \u2014 including riders with flags and salutes to veterans \u2014 starts each rodeo. Tickets are $35 for guests age 13 and older, $15 for ages 3 to 12, and free for kids age 2 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Visit davieprorodeo.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TitoTito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra will bring Latin rhythms to the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center in Davie on Saturday. (Tito Puente Jr.\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Tito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra: The Latin band leader and son of Tito Puente will celebrate his father\u2019s legacy as \u201cKing of the Timbales\u201d during his national concert tour stop at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3051 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Hear Puente Jr. perform the rhythms of mambo, salsa and Latin jazz and classic standards backed by his orchestra with percussion and a horn section. Tickets start at $53.10. Visit miniacipac.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MiamiEnjoy a Miami Dolphins watch party at Bokamper’s in Fort Lauderdale and The Doral Yard on Sunday. (Miami Dolphins\/Courtesy)
\nSunday<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins watch parties: Dolphin Nation, the season starts Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and there are two parties planned for the occasion. The fun starts at 3:30 p.m. at Bokamper\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill, 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, and The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St., Suite 106, Doral. There will be appearances from Dolphins cheerleaders and giveaways. Free admission. Visit miamidolphins.com\/kickoff<\/a> to RSVP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Howdy, folks! It\u2019s time to dust off your cowboy boots and saddle up for a weekend packed with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":395052,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[506,104,684,28,249,251,250,114,373,557,109,106],"class_list":["post-395051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-lauderdale","tag-broward-county","tag-entertainment","tag-events","tag-florida","tag-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","tag-fort-lauderdale-news","tag-latest-headlines","tag-miami-dade-county","tag-palm-beach-county","tag-social","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=395051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395051\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/395052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=395051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=395051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=395051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}