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There is nothing subtle about your first crush. It is electric. Consuming. Slightly delusional. Completely unforgettable. The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo, directed by Michael Walker, dives headfirst into that feeling and does not apologize for it. Screening as part of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, the film transports audiences back to 1984 with big hair, arcade glow, and the emotional intensity of teenage life.

Some films begin with a plan. Others begin with a moment. For filmmaker Jane Centofante, Saffron Robe began during what was meant to be a simple journey. A first trip to Southeast Asia. A desire to see new places. A visit to an old friend. Then Luang Prabang changed everything. Nestled in northern Laos, the city’s quiet streets, golden temples, and saffron-robed monks revealed something Centofante realized most people in the West rarely see or understand: the deep, endu

Through movement, authentic relating, and somatic practice, Ani Mercedes is creating grounded, playful spaces where people can slow down, listen to themselves, and reconnect with what feels true. In a culture that rewards speed, productivity, and constant self-optimization, Ani Mercedes is inviting people back into something quieter and more radical: presence. Based in Broward County, Ani works with people who feel disconnected, overthinking, or unsure of themselves and wan

By any placemaking metric—access, activation, identity, and impact—IGNITE Broward has matured into one of South Florida’s most compelling examples of how immersive art can transform everyday spaces into shared civic experiences.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale is about to witness something different. Not just murals going up on walls, but stories taking shape in real time. Not just artists painting, but nonprofits being seen. Not just a weekend event, but a new benchmark for how public art, community impact, and cultural collaboration can coexist. On February 28 and March 1, Business for the Arts Broward, in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale DDA, will debut the inaugural Art Walls Mural Fest at The

For forty years, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival has quietly done something remarkable. It has adapted, endured, and remained culturally relevant in an industry that has transformed almost beyond recognition. As FLiFF celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, Managing Director Hal Axler sees longevity not as an accident, but as a direct result of staying responsive to audiences, filmmakers, and the moment.

In a culture dominated by dating apps, bios, and endless swiping, meeting someone in real life can feel unexpectedly difficult. This Valentine’s Day, The Heart Yoga Studio in Flagler Village (Fort Lauderdale) is offering an alternative that feels both refreshing and deeply intentional. The Valentine’s Day Singles Meetup is not a speed dating event and it is not built around pressure or performance. Instead, it is a community-centered gathering designed to help people conne

The Live Therapy Show is back, and it is not just another night of stand-up. It is a reminder of why gathering in a room together to laugh still matters. This interactive comedy experience lives somewhere between stand-up, improv, and shared human reflection. Part comedy show, part audience experiment, and part “what just happened?”, The Live Therapy Show thrives on unpredictability. No two nights are the same because no two audiences show up the same way.

Flow Fest Fort Lauderdale 2026 transforms Esplanade Park into a vibrant playground of movement, creativity, and community. This free, family-friendly festival invites all ages to explore flow arts, yoga, dance, circus-inspired workshops, and open community jams along the Riverwalk.

On Saturday, January 24, Huizenga Park officially reopens in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, marking a meaningful moment in the city’s ongoing evolution from a place people visit to a place people truly live. More than a refreshed green space, the reopening reflects a broader commitment to walkability, cultural presence, and everyday community life. Led by the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, the day-long celebration reintroduces Huizenga Park as a share

Art Hollywood’s return in January 2026 is more than a date on the calendar. It is a statement about where Hollywood is headed and who gets to shape that future. As Downtown Hollywood continues to grow, welcoming new residents, new developments, and new energy, Art Hollywood arrives as a necessary reminder that culture is not an accessory to growth. It is the foundation. The festival creates a rare and powerful opportunity for local artists to be seen, supported, and celebrat

On any given night in South Florida, you can find a comedy show. But every now and then, one comes along that feels less like a lineup and more like a ritual. Comedy Elixir at Apothecary 330 is exactly that. A monthly gathering built around intention, atmosphere, and the simple but powerful idea that laughter is good for the soul.

When South Florida’s winter finally hits, the best weekends aren’t about staying inside — they’re about finding something real to do with your people. From January 30 through February 1, 2026, the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, bringing a weekend of live music, interactive experiences, and laid-back community energy that hits way different than your typical concert scene.

Kick off the New Year with AXEN Club, a free monthly accountability and mastermind community in Pompano Beach helping creatives and entrepreneurs turn goals into action. Since launching in Broward, AXEN Club has transformed the lives of 100s of participants, providing the structure and support that so many need to break through barriers and achieve their goals. Whether it's securing a new job, launching a business, completing a passion project, or simply developing better ha

In Broward County, fitness culture is strong. Gyms are full, studios are packed, and people are constantly pushing themselves to do more. What has been missing is a place that focuses just as intentionally on recovery. The Plunge Recovery Station in Deerfield Beach is helping fill that gap, offering a science-backed approach to cold plunging and sauna that supports not only individual health, but the long-term wellness of the community as a whole.

On Saturday, January 10, something special unfolds at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. Shelves of books become a backdrop. Courtyards and meeting rooms fill with movement, color, and sound. Families gather. Artists create in real time. Stories move off the page and into shared experience. This is ArtLit 2026, Broward County Library’s free, all-ages festival celebrating art, culture, and the stories that connect us. Running from 10AM to 3PM

Live theatre does something that very few experiences can. It brings people into the same room, at the same time, to feel something together. No pause button. No algorithm. No replay. Just human beings sharing breath, silence, laughter, tension, and release. For the past 10 years, New City Players has been quietly and consistently creating those moments in South Florida, and the impact has been profound.

Every great cultural region has a few cornerstone traditions that remind people who they are and what they value. In Broward County, the South Florida Folk and Acoustic Music Festival has long served as one of those anchors. As it returns to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie from January 30 through February 1, 2026, the festival enters its 39th year not as a mere event, but as a testament to the endurance of community, creativity and the shared stories that shape the 954.

Every year, one of the most compelling cultural gatherings in South Florida returns to Pompano Beach with a force that is as heartfelt as it is electric. The Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival has grown into a signature event for the region, bringing together poets, storytellers, and audiences for three days of creative exchange and shared humanity. Now entering its eighth year, the festival continues to expand its reach while staying rooted in the community that shaped it.

For most of her life, Stella Amador kept her poetry private. Even as she built businesses and spoke publicly, the poems she wrote to process heartbreak, hope, and the quiet complexities of life felt too personal to share. About three years ago, something shifted. She made a quiet promise to show up for her creative life in a deeper way. She began attending open mics across South Florida, searching for a space where poetry was the focus. When she could not find one in Fort Lau