April 2023 Events

1, Saturday
14th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $15 per person. www.bonnethouse.org/event/international-orchid-garden-festival. 17th Annual Duck Fest Derby: noon to 3 p.m. at Esplanade Park,
400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. www.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event/17472/431?curm=4&cury=2023.
Spring Egg Hunts: 10 a.m. to noon at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; and noon to 2 p.m. at Croissant Park, 245 W. Park Drive, Fort Lauderdale. www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/spring-egg-hunts.
2, Sunday
Beach Clean Up: 7-9 a.m. the first Sunday of the month, ages 12 and
up at Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. https://parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/programs/beach-clean-up.
Sunday Jazz Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale- events/sunday-jazz-brunch-2-2021-09-05.
3, Monday
Boat America: 7:30-9:10 p.m. virtual, 4-day class sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. No cost. 305-519-4610; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=29425.
4, Tuesday
Power Speakers Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. public speaking and leadership meeting at Broward College, 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Room 910, Fort Lauderdale. Contact powerspeakersfl@gmail.com.
Fort Lauderdale City Commission Regular Meeting: 6 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; online or in person. 954-828-8000; www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/city-commission-meetings.
Let’s Go Fishing: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays aboard Catch my Drift, leaving from 301 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $45 per person. www.meetup.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Fishing-Group/events.
5, Wednesday
Passover
South Florida Sailors & Boaters: 6 to 8 p.m. social at Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.southfloridasailorsandboaters.com Toast of Las Olas: 7 p.m. virtual and in-person meetings on Wednesdays. www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00009400-toast-of-las-olas.
6, Thursday
Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board: 6-8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 9548285002; www.fortlauderdale.gov. Under Sea Adventurers Dive Club: 7 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard, 2440 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale and also by Zoom. Register by emailing president@usadiveclub.org. Annual dues: $50 per person or $90 couples; https://usadiveclub.org.
7, Friday
Good Friday
Sunset Kayak Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. at Park and Ocean inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Costs vary. 954-563- 2900; www.parkandocean.com/sunset-tours.
Beach Yoga Vibes by the Tides: 8-9:30 a.m. at 870 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, between lifeguard stations 12-13. Cost: $15. https://beachyogafit.com/weekly-event-schedule/
Dining in the Streets: 6-10 p.m. music and food at Blue Jean Blues, 3320 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale. www.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event/17580/531?curm=12&cury=2022.
8, Saturday
GPS for Mariners: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coast Guard Auxiliary class at Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Cost: $20. 305- 778-9640; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=28867. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tours meeting at the dock at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, 125 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach. Cost: $35 or 1-year membership; $55 for a family of four. 954-942-2102; www.hillsborolighthouse.org.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep: 8-11 a.m. cleanup starting at the Loop, 300 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Cleanup materials provided. 954-709-3197; www.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event. Sailboat Bend Preserve Cleanup: 9-11:30 a.m. with parking at 411 SW 14th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. www.fortlauderdale. gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18178/431?curm=4&cury=2023. Email ruthclarke222@bellsouth.net.
9, Sunday
Easter Sunday
10, Monday
Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society: 7:30-9:30 p.m. program on Encyclia at Christ Lutheran Church, 1955 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. www.flos.org/events.
April 2023
Waterfront Times
Lauderdale. Tickets: $7 to $12 per person based on age. 954-524-4736; www.stranahanhouse.org.
18, Tuesday
Gulfstream Sailing Club: 6:30 p.m. general meeting at a member’s home. www.gulfstreamsailingclub.org. Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $45 per person. www.meetup.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Fishing-Group/events./
19, Wednesday
Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board: 6:30 p.m. meeting at Marina Lounge, 151 N. Beach Road, Dania Beach. https://daniabeachfl.gov/Calendar.
South Florida Sailors & Boaters: 6 to 8 p.m. weekly socials at Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.southfloridasailorsandboaters.com.
20, Thursday
Riverwalk Bicycle Tours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily along Riverwalk, downtown Fort Lauderdale. 954-562-5159; www.riverwalkrec.com. Sailing Singles: 5:30 p.m. weekly socials at Galuppies, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.sailingsingles.org.
21, Friday
27th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival: 7:30-10:30 p.m. along Las Olas Boulevard, Southeast Eighth to 12th avenues, Fort Lauderdale. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association. Cost: $150 per person. https://lasolaswff.com.
Sunset Kayak Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. at Park and Ocean inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Costs vary. 954-563-2900; www.parkandocean.com/sunset-tours.
22, Saturday
Earth Day
Boat America: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coast Guard Auxiliary class at Harvey
E. Oyer Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Cost: $20. Bring lunch. 305-778-9640; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=28684. Plywood Regatta: 7 a.m. annual boatbuilding competition with middle school to marine technical school students; through Sunday. 954-524-2733; www.plywoodregatta.com.
Riverwalk’s Smoke on the Water BBQ Feast: noon to 4 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-468-1541; www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/riverwalks-smoke- on-the-water-bbq-feast.
Paddle with a Purpose: 9-11 a.m. waterway and shore cleanup from the North Fork of the New River, meeting at Delevoe Park, 2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. www.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/18308/531?curm=2&cury=2023.
ArtWalk Last Saturdays: 6-10 p.m. tour of art studios, vendors and festivities in Fat Village, north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. 954-760- 5900; www.fatvillage.com.
23, Sunday
Fleet Week Port Everglades: 7-10 a.m. arrival of four U.S. Navy ships; 5-7 p.m. welcome ceremony; events including ship tours that require reservations, takes place through April 30. 954-848-1894; https://browardnavydaysinc.org.
24, Monday
Fishing Florida: virtual courses offered by the International Gamefish Association. https://learn-to-fish.igfa.org/courses/virtual-fishing-field-trips.
25, Tuesday
Let’s Go Fishing: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays aboard Catch my Drift, leaving from 301 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. www.meetup.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Fishing-Group/events.
26, Wednesday
South Florida Sailors & Boaters: 6 to 8 p.m. social at Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.southfloridasailorsandboaters.com.
27, Thursday
Fishing Florida: virtual courses offered by the International Gamefish Association. https://learn-to-fish.igfa.org/courses/virtual-fishing-field-trips. Online Boating Safety Courses: https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/courses.
28, Friday
Sunset Kayak Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. at Park and Ocean inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Costs vary. 954-563-2900; www.parkandocean.com/sunset-tours.
29, Saturday
Fort Lauderdale Air Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., runs through Sunday
on Fort Lauderdale Beach, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. General entry: $35 adults, $24.50 kids. www.fortlauderdaleairshow.com.
Blazing Paddles — South Florida’s Dragon Boat Racing Team: 8:30 a.m. weekly team practice at Holland Park, 801 Johnson St., Hollywood. Cost: $10. 954-232-7434; www.meetup.com/dragon-boat-fort-lauderdale-hollywood/events.
30, Sunday
Heal the Planet: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earth Day festivities at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. https://healtheplanet.com/heal-the-planet-day-2023/.
New River Open Air Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly event at New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431; www.historyfortlauderdale.org.
11, Tuesday
Gulfstream Sailing Club: 6:30 p.m. happy hour. www.gulfstreamsailingclub.org.
Dania Beach City Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. at City Hall,
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. 954-924-6800; https://daniabeachfl.gov/events.
Pompano Beach City Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. at City Hall,
100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4600; www.pompanobeachfl.gov/government/commission.
Let’s Go Fishing: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays aboard Catch my Drift, leaving from 301 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $45 per person. www.meetup.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Fishing-Group/events.
Power Speakers Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. public speaking and leadership meeting at Broward College 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Room 910, Fort Lauderdale. Contact powerspeakersfl@gmail.com.
12, Wednesday
South Florida Sailors & Boaters: 6 to 8 p.m. weekly socials at Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.southfloridasailorsandboaters.com.
Fort Lauderdale City Commission Regular Meeting: 6 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; online or in person. 954-828-8000; www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/city-commission-meetings. Broward Shell Club: 6:30 p.m. meeting the second Wednesday of the month at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111; https://browardshellclub.org.
Get Out There Adventures: 6-8 p.m. 3-mile walk meeting at
St. Pat’s Irish Pub, 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. www.meetup.com/getoutthereadventures/events.
Toast of Las Olas: 7 p.m. virtual and in-person meetings on Wednesdays. www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00009400-toast-of-las-olas.
13, Thursday
Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club: 7 p.m. general meeting at Galuppi’s,
1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. Visitors welcome. 954-864-9791; www.hisc.org.
Pompano Beach Marine Advisory Board: 3 p.m. meeting at
1201 NE Fifth Ave., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111; www.pompanobeachfl.gov/meetings.
Pompano Beach Power Squadron: 5:30-8:30 p.m. monthly dinner meeting at 3701 NE 18th Terrace, Pompano Beach. https://pompanosafeboating.com/calendar.
Deerfield Beach City Commission: 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall, 150 NE Second Ave., Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4263; www.deerfield-beach.com. Sailing Singles: 5:30 p.m. weekly socials at Galuppies, 1103 N. Fed Highway, Pompano Beach. www.sailingsingles.org.
14, Friday
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing: 6-7:30 p.m. meet and greet for 2-day South Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminarat VFW Post 1966, 350 SW 25th St., Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $109-$195 per person. 954-475-9068, www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Tortuga Music Festival: noon to midnight today; runs through Sunday on Fort Lauderdale Beach, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. https://tortugamusicfestival.com.
Sunset Kayak Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. at Park and Ocean inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Costs vary. 954-563-2900; www.parkandocean.com/sunset-tours
Stranahan House: guided tours at 1,2 and 3 p.m., 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets: $7 to $12 per person based on age. 954-524-4736; www.stranahanhouse.org.
15, Saturday
Boat America: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class at the International Game Fish Association Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. Cost: $40. 754-246-8299; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=28761. ABC Safe Boating Class: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sponsored by the Pompano Beach Sail & Power Squadron at their clubhouse, 3701 NE 18th Terrace, Pompano Beach. Cost: $85 adults; $50 18 and under. 754-444-1470; https://pompanosafeboating.com/one-day-abc-class.
Boat America: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class at
the Plantation Police Department, Media Room, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation. Cost: $50. 718-619-7402; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=28854. Boat America: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class at Spanish River Park, 3939 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Cost: $35 adults, $5 teens. Bring lunch and beverages. 561-391-3600; https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=28542. Preserve Park Shoreline Cleanup: 8:15-10:15 a.m. at Bill Keith Preserve Park, 1720 SW 17 St., Fort Lauderdale. 786-469-9594.
Blazing Paddles — South Florida’s Dragon Boat Racing Team:
8:30 a.m. weekly team practice at Holland Park, 801 Johnson St., Hollywood. Cost: $10. 954-232-7434; www.meetup.com/dragon-boat-fort-lauderdale-hollywood/events.
16, Sunday
Sunday by the Shore: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. community festivities at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
New River Open Air Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly event at New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-463-4431; www.historyfortlauderdale.org.
17, Monday
Stranahan House: guided tours at 1,2 and 3 p.m., 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort

Date: 
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 12:00am to Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 11:45pm