WHAT’S THERE TO DO TONIGHT?
STEPPING OUT FLORIDA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND HUMOR…. THE ONLY PLACE TO FIND THE BEST THINGS TO DO EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!
HOURS OF OPERATION: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK- Sunday to Thursday 11AM -9PM; Friday & Saturday 11AM to 10PM (Take Out & Dine In Available)
FREE DRINK (on Mondays) when you wear a Muddy’s t-shirt or hat
“ A Lotta Key West Right Here in Deerfield Beach”! Come slip into “Island Mode”! 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Phone: 954-428-6577 | email: mwaters@muddywaters.biz website: www.MuddyWatersRestaurant.com
NEW! Locally brewed CRAFT BEERS on Tap!
NEXT CHARCOAL BBQ: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7!! (First Saturday of every month)
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August 16-18-Comedy Club in Dania Pointe-Comedian Aries Spears
7pm & 9:30pm-Dania Beach Improv- Located at Dania Pointe (near Bowlero), tickets are ON SALE now for some of the hottest comedians on tour. Click here to browse the upcoming lineup & get tickets. NOTE: Most shows WILL sell out approximately two weeks in advance, so get your tickets ASAP! Seating is First Come, First Served. Arrive early to be sure of a good seat. Location: Dania Improv, 177 North Pointe Drive #STE J105, Dania Beach, FL 33004 -For more info. call 954-981-5653 or CLICK HERE – To confirm info., to see the calendar and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE
August 16- The Original Friday Night Car Cruise
6pm to 9pm-Every Friday- At 11590 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325-Open to the public- Held at the Plaza at Davie just East of Lowe’s! Join us every Friday. All makes and models — classics, exotics, and custom cars are welcome. $5 Entrance fee for show-cars. Please park to the East of Lowe’s. For more info., CLICK HERE
August 16-Canoe & Kayak Rentals
August 16 and 17-Cafe Vico Restaurant
For schedule: CLICK HERE–Live Music-At 1125 N. Federal Hwy.-Ft. Lauderdale 33304-Phone: 954-565-9681 Second Location: (formerly Nick’s)- 3496 N. Ocean Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale 33308 Phone: 954- 563- 6441 Happy Hour from 4- 6pm Daily; Live Entertainment Friday and Saturday CLICK HERE
August 16 to 18- “Lips” Fort Lauderdale-Gourmet Dinner Show & New Cast Members
Fort Lauderdale’s iconic and FUN drag-entertainment restaurant is open. Lips, the ultimate in drag dining which was established more than 30 years is back! New talented performers will make their debut during the venue’s return on Thursday, April 22 with dinner shows Thursday through Saturday and Gospel Brunch every Sunday. Yvonne Lamé, Lips founder and co-owner said, “Our new additions, as well as our current cast, represent the top tier of South Florida talent and we’re excited to showcase them as part of our unique brand of dining and entertainment which includes great food, signature drinks and a Las Vegas style show.’ ’In keeping with the tradition of Lips’ nightly themed shows, the reopening will kick off with “The Divas” on Thursday nights, Glitz & Glam every Friday and Saturday and Lips’ drag-a-licious Gospel Brunch on Sunday. Guests will continue to enjoy a delicious dinner served by our ladies of Lips from a popular drag-themed menu which features salads, appetizers and entrees, including Chicken Marsala, Atlantic Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Steak, Garden Vegetable Curry, Mushroom or Lobster Ravioli. Lips also offers a full bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other tasty specialty drinks. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 954-567-0987. Follow us on Facebook @LipsFTL and Instagram @lipsfla, or for more information, visit www.lipsusa.com or CLICK HERE
August 16-Gatsby’s Joint- Jazz and Blues
Happy Hour at 5pm-Music 8pm–To see schedule of entertainment, CLICK HERE Located at 2460 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale- Call to confirm: 754-332-2125 for reservations- For more info: www.gatsbysjoints.com
August 16-Virtual / Online Wine Tasting / “Yappy Hour”
Yappy Hour-Every Friday With NOTDW (Nectar of the Dogs Wine)
8pm-Tune into “Wine Time with NOTDW,” a weekly series running every Friday at 8 p.m. (or 5pm Pacific Time) on the Nectar of the Dogs Wine Facebook page. Learn more about the company’s story and its passion for wine and supporting dog rescues (we donate a portion of our proceeds to rescues!). Each week will be dedicated to one of our local dog rescue partners to share their mission and let viewers know how they can help. Join us as we introduce one of our varietals each episode and talk to organizations including Live Love Animal Rescue, spca LA, Bark Party and Love at First Mutt. For our Wine Time on Facebook, CLICK HERE To visit our website CLICK HERE or follow us on Instagram to learn more. Our wines are available to purchase on our website, contact us for shipping and delivery options. We are also offering private virtual wine tastings reach out to us for more information on how to schedule your private session.
August 16-Conversation Cafe-Learn & Practice the English Language
Online on Tuesdays from 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
In-person at Boca Helping Hands Food Center on Fridays from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
-All levels are welcome but availability is limited, must reside in Palm Beach County, and attendees must register 24 hors in advance; (Sponsored by Boca Helping Hands) For more info: CLICK HERE
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NEW Restaurants Open & Coming: (More than 60) !!!
FOR FULL LIST, CLICK HERE
Just to Name a Few!
Meat Market-2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton 33431 Phone: 561-245-6777 Elegant new Steakhouse-https://www.meatmarket.net/location/meat-market-boca-raton/
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood-Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz-Located in Mizner Park at 201 Plaza Real #1203, Boca Raton, FL 33432 eddiev.com Phone: (561) 237-0067
Gallagher’s Steakhouse– (formerly Madison’s)-2006 NW Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33431 | Phone: 561-559-5800 https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/menu-boca.php
Serena Pastificio (formerly Tanzy)–After 10 years, Tanzy has made it final last call. While it is bittersweet to close our doors, Serena Pastificio is here. Enjoy freshly made pasta, craft cocktails and Italian hospitality. Serving Lunch Weekdays 11:30am-3pm, Ora Sociale (Happy Hour) Weekdays 3-6pm, Dinner Starting at 5pm and Weekend Brunch 11:30am-3pm. Visit https://www.serena-pastificio.com/boca to learn more.
Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse–Enjoy the “parade” of 18 USDA Prime cuts of Beef, Lamb, Chicken and Pork carved tableside by Gauchos & a Gourmet Salad Bar with a beautiful spread of 40 items. Happy Hour: Sunday – Friday 4PM – 7PM (Mention to owner, Antonio, that this was recommended by STEPPING OUT FLORIDA!) 2457 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33304 Phone: 754-223-4663 www.LassoGaucho.com
Bar 25-(formerly The Mello Mushroom)-Homemade flatbreads, wagyu sliders and buffalo cauliflower tacos; Just off Atlantic Ave. at 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 561-359-2643; bar25.com
Mercato Italiano, Boca Raton-Gourmet market. Just opened in Royal Palm Place. From the same family who owns Cosa Duci Homemade Italian Bakery in Boca Raton at The Shops at University Park. The retail market has pastas, olive oils, deli meats, sandwiches (panino), cheeses, ready-to-go dishes and, of course, breads and pastries. They offer unique Italian imported items. Patio seating for coffee, wine and soft drinks imported from Italy. 501 SE Mizner Blvd. #80, 561-306-8807, MercatoItalianoBocaRaton.com.
American Social, Open –(formerly Trulucks) With restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa and Orlando, this casual sports bar is now open in Mizner Park, Boca Raton.
HAPPY HOURS! (CHECK OUT MORE THAN 100!)
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Woofing Waters Dog Park & Marina at Quiet Waters Park—– The 2 acre-space in the NW corner of the park includes separate areas (grass and hard surface) for large and small dogs with assorted water features. Cost is $5 for a daily pass, $25 per household for a seasonal pass which is also good at Barkham at Markham Park. For information on vaccination rules and other guidelines, and to see if open, call 954-357-5100 or CLICK HERE
Duplicate Bridge-Join for lunch and an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge game. 11:30 a.m. Boca Raton Community Center, 260 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. $6. Call to confirm: 954-598-5856.
Movie Time at the Library–Call for movie information. 1 p.m. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Free. Call to confirm: 561-278-5455.
The Rooftop@1WLO– Check out the new rooftop lounge with light bites at 1 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. It is the latest from Fort Lauderdale’s The Restaurant People, and located on the 7th floor of the One West Las Olas Building (hence the 1WLO name)-Call to confirm or CLICK HERE
Friday Evenings on the Avenues-6:00 pm – 10:00 pm-The FREE weekly outdoor event features live music, wine and beer garden, and food and specialty item vendors. At The Cultural Plaza-414 Lake Avenue-Lake Worth 33460 For more info and to confirm: 561-493-2550 or www.LakeWorthArts.com Contact: etheodossakos@lakeworth.org or 561-533-7335
Delray Beach Community Dance Jam–7:15 pm – 10:00 pm-Veterans Park Indoor Center-802 NE First St.-Delray Beach-Price: $5.00-The freestyle dancing community event includes instructor-led warm-ups, breathing, meditation and conscious, spontaneous movement. DJ Dee spins a non-stop eclectic mix of world music, Pop, Reggae, Latin and Rock. Kids are welcome. Info and call to confirm: 561-243-7350
Museum of Discovery & Science is Open
The Museum has officially resumed full daily operations Hours are: Tuesday Through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ; Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
MODS is open to the public. We recommend purchasing admission tickets in advance of your visit.
Museum of Discovery and Science | 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 mods.org Phone: 954-467-6637
IMAX Theater Is Better Than Ever
The Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX Theater-For Info, Click HERE or www.MODS.org
IMAX 3D- Located at 401 SW 2nd St. Fort Lauderdale-Call to confirm: Phone: 954-713-0930
The AutoNation IMAX Theater has upgraded their projection and sound system to IMAX with 4K Laser; Wait till you see the new IMAX with laser system! Groundbreaking movie projection technology will transform the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater experience into one of the most extraordinary theater experiences in the world.
Now the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater will be the only place in Florida, and one of only a few in the world, to offer 2D and 3D movies using the new IMAX WITH LASER system. For IMAX Movie Schedule, CLICK HERE
Free Concerts in Pompano Beach-Music Under the Stars events are 7 p.m. the second Friday of most months on the Lawn at Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach- Info and call to confirm: 954-786-4111
Norton Museum– There’s much to celebrate at the Norton: The Museum re-installed galleries after construction. Come visit to view your favorite works in a new context. For info and to confirm. on Exhibitions, Programs, Tours, Art After Dark, Theater Lab , and more events, CLICK HERE
New: Brightline riders show their round-trip tickets at the Norton Museum of Art for FREE ADMISSION! Located just minutes from the station, getting to the museum is easy with the complimentary Brightline shuttle. See nearly 25 works by Pablo Picasso on view at the Norton and check out Art After Dark – a new experience every Friday night from 5-10PM featuring music, art classes, films, tours and more! Stay to shop in the Museum Store
The Doo Wop Kids- (Vinnie & Mary Ann)-Specializing In Doo Wop, Disco, Motown, R&B, Rat Pack & All The New Dance Sounds- Click to hear this really fun Doo Wop group and where they are performing next: DooWopKids.com or email: DooWopVin@bellsouth.net
Movies- “Cafe Cinematheque Foreign Films” with Shelly Isaacs is every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Movies of Lake Worth 561-968-4545 ( and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Movies of Delray-For info, call 561-638-0020 – Visit moviesofdelray.com for more information.) Also, watch “Movie Talk” with Morrie Zryl on wrpbitv.com Fridays at 6 a.m. (and Thursdays at 6pm) AND, Larry Ferber has a movie club 10 a.m. every Sunday at the FAU Living Room Theatres on Glades Road in Boca, followed by discussion- Call to confirm 757-617-1936 and for more information.
GREEN MARKETS
Flagler Green Market in Fort Lauderdale 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. most second Fridays of the month, Call to confirm, 954-785-7475
Green Market in Fort Lauderdale–11 a.m. to 6 p.m. most Fridays The Sanctuary Church, 1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Call to confirm-954-564-7600
Networking-Scroll down to see those listed below and more- Everyday in various locations- CLICK HERE
Business Networking- This networking event focuses on creating relationships that translate to new business. Don’t miss this Free Opportunity to help your business grow- Hosted by a different Chamber member on the 2nd Friday of every month. -Hosts can give a brief presentation of their business at the event. To host contact chairperson, Joel Pashkin 954-290-5154 Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Location: First Congregational Church of Ft. Lauderdale -2501 NE 30th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306- Email to confirm: info@buyyourlocalappnow.com Continental Breakfast Served, Business Card Exchange, Free on site parking, Networking for those who like to start their day with new prospects
The Mermaid Burlesque Show–-Every Friday and Saturday –As seen in the film “The Right Stuff.” Submerged lasses swim in a hotel pool, past windows behind the hotel bar, during 30-minute shows. -At the Wreck Bar in the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel-1140 Seabreeze Blvd.-on Route A1A-Fort Lauderdale 33316-Info and to confirm: 954-524-5551- To see what they look like, Click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reNHSUDYBDc
To see ALL the different underwater shows offered, CLICK HERE
Every FRIDAY at 8pm and SATURDAY at 8:30 and 10:30pm
Must be 21 and over to attend. Seating is limited – book today.
Admission to the shows is $65 with a $35 credit toward food and beverage during the show. Tax and gratuity extra.
* Refunds must be requested 1 day before the event starts and will be subject to a transaction fee.
Also “Aquamen Underwater ‘Boylesque’ Show” – THURSDAYS–The boys are back in town! The Aquamen show adds a one-of-a-kind splash of macho to the Wreck Bar line-up. This is the only underwater male burlesque show in the United States and you won’t want to miss it. Shows are at 8:30pm on Thursdays; Tickets are $65 and include dinner, drinks, live DJ and sexy fun for all! For dates, times and cost, CLICK HERE
Mermaids & Mimosas-Join us every SUNDAY from 11am to 1pm and 1pm to 3pm for our signature Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas. Enjoy a delicious meal while watching our mermaids swim in the background. Don’t miss the photo opportunities! Tickets are $35 and up
Swamp Tours, Canoe Trips, Guided Bird, Butterfly and Wildflower Walks and more-Join a volunteer naturalist for an early morning nature walk and see how many birds and other critters you can spot. Learn about the migratory and year-round residents of the Refuge and their habitat. Your guide will discuss the marsh ecology, answer your questions and identify the birds, butterflies, plants, reptiles and anything else you might find along the way. For information about the Refuge, and their other events, visit www.loxahatcheefriends.com or call the Visitor Center to confirm at 561-734-8303. The Refuge is located at 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, off U.S. 441 between Atlantic Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard.
Networking-LOTS of Breakfast networking and more- Everyday in various locations- CLICK HERE
Country Line Dancing Lessons- Tuesday through Saturday- At Renegades in West Palm- For more than 12 years, Renegades has been one of West Palm Beach’s favorite hangouts — Swing by and enjoy the spectacular 10,000-square-foot setting with 75 TVs, a mechanical bull, live music, and down home food from nachos topped with award-winning chili to crispy wings; just throw in a couple of beers-Located on Village Boulevard-600 Village Boulevard-West Palm Beach, FL 33409-Call to confirm: 561-683-9555
Friday Evening on the Avenue– In Cultural Plaza-Lake Worth–6pm to 10pm-A free music and arts event is held the first and third Fridays of every month-Each year Evening on the Avenues reinvents itself bringing new and exciting music, art, street performers and activities to Downtown Lake Worth-Visitors can stroll from Dixie to the Cultural Plaza on both Lake and Lucerne Streets visiting Art Galleries, Wine & Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Shops and the many wonderful restaurants, both old and new- Bands of every genre will be performing at the mid-town outdoor Cultural Plaza-Puppet shows, arts and crafts vendors and street performers appear on street corners and in every nook and cranny of the town-Side streets feature classic car exhibits, music, exotic foods and clothing, and lots of family fun-Info: DCA (Downtown Culture Alliance) – At 414 Lake Avenue-Call to confirm: 561-533-5272
Friday Music At the Hollywood Beach Theater-7:30pm to 9pm-every Friday-Live Jazz, Blues, Pop and more- along Hollywood’s signature 2.5 mile ‘Broadwalk-‘Charming oceanfront cafes-Free Admission-Info and to confirm: 954-924-2980-East of A1A at Johnson Street and the ocean
See all Happy Hours by visiting the page entitled “Happy Hours” in the Directory , or just CLICK HERE
( Call venues to confirm)
The Blind Monk Restaurant and Wine Bar in West Palm Beach– a casual bar with a wine and craft-beer focus-Ben Lubin, a former U.S. Marine, decided to venture into the hospitality business with this small spot on Evernia Street. The food menu is sparse but traditionally wine-friendly-One special each week will be featured; The eatery’s name honors Don Perignon, who was, in real life, a blind monk so an alcohol connoisseur’s menu features more than 90 wines by the glass, and 300-plus bottles on the list, representing every wine-growing region around the globe. There’s a hand-picked selection of microbrews, plus espresso and numerous sparkling juices for the teetotalers- 410 Evernia St., West Palm Beach; Live Tunes Tuesday is back with local singer-songwriters each week 7 – 10 pm. Call to confirm: 561-833-3605 Open daily, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more info, CLICK HERE