STEPPING OUT FLORIDA

September 26- Rosh Hashanah Dinner for Singles (and ALL!)

September 26: Rosh Hashanah Dinner For Singles / All Welcome

6pm- Held at the Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton. For all the details (menu, pricing, pre-payment), CLICK HERE

September 26-Blue Jean Blues-Live Music Tonight 

7pm to 10pm-The Lady and Her Music- Betty Padgett-R & B, Variety

Entertainment every night- At Blue Jean Blues, 3320 NE 33rd Street, Ft. Lauderdale 33308-Phone: 954-306-6330 or visit:  https://bluejeanblues.live/ or for the calendar: CLICK HERE

September 26 to 30-Flavor Palm Beach

Flavor Palm Beach is a month long dining event established in 2007 to introduce diners to the vast array of restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. Flavor Palm Beach features multi-course meals at dozens of restaurants from Tequesta to Boca Raton. For more information and the Restaurant List, CLICK HERE

September 26 to 30-Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month 

Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month (actually 2 months)-Good meals and good deals! Now in its 13th year, the Broward promotion will feature more than 50 restaurants offering three-course dinners priced from $35 and /or $45. Most restaurants are in Fort Lauderdale, with others scattered throughout the county. A full list of participating restaurants may be found by CLICKING HERE. The three-course dinners include appetizer, entree and dessert. Premium dishes, drinks and wine pairings cost extra. Some restaurants do not offer the promotion on Fridays and Saturdays.

September 26 to 30-Miami Spice Restaurant Month

Savor a mouthful of diverse flavors by the best chefs in Greater Miami and Miami Beach during Spice Restaurant Months. Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $28 for lunch/brunch and new year this, the option of $45 or $60 for dinner. Great food is a highlight of a great getaway, so don’t skip the chance to savor Miami’s collection of the tastiest cuisines from around the world.  For more info. & Participating Restaurants, CLICK HERE

September 27-Bru’s Room Pompano- Free Live Comedy Night

7pm to 10pm-Free Live Comedy Show Every Tuesday Night! Bru’s Room Pompano, 235 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 33062  For more info. and to register, CLICK HERE

September 28-Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort- Live Entertainment 

Bandshell:

• 9/28 Michael Marotta | Blues Rock
• 9/29 30hz | Yacht Rock
• 9/30 Riverdown | Rock Through the Ages

In Margaritaville Restaurant:

• 9/28 Rock Star Karaoke with Havoc305
• 9/29 Michael Marotta | Blues Rock
• 9/30 Valerie Tyson Band | Top 40s, Disco, Latin
• In 5’0’clock Somewhere
• 9/28 Steve D Hunt 1 Man Band
• 9/29 Val & D Duo| Top 40s, Disco
• 9/30 | Joel Dasilva | Blues Trio

Located at: 1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL-CLICK HERE  and for the September  calendar, Click here

September 28- Art of the Hollywood Backdrop-At the Boca Raton Museum of Art

The world premiere of Art of the Hollywood Backdrop features original, full-sized matte painting backdrops used in Hollywood’s Golden Age in films like “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Sound of Music,” “North by Northwest,” and “Ben-Hur.”  Long guarded by the major studios as special effect secrets, these monumental illusions will transport viewers into cinematic history and reveal the breathtaking technical painting and drawing virtuosity of artists creating specifically for the camera’s eye. With 22 scenic backdrops, this exhibition honors the unsung artists who created these monumental canvases for Hollywood films, going back almost 100 years. (Exhibition runs till January 22, 2023) Open Wednesday-Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday)  MORE INFO: CLICK HERE WATCH THIS VIDEO: CLICK HERE   For more info. and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE

                                              OCTOBER

October 1-Spooky Scribbles Art Competition for the Kids

9 to 12noon-Come create your own Halloween masterpiece! Winner will be selected from each age group. Join us for art, judging, music, snacks and more; Registration Required:  Click here: www.GoldenBellEducationFoundation.org For more info:  561-395-4433  or contact Lnicastro@BocaChamber .com

October 1-Barry Bostwick Hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Pompano Beach Cultural Center- The Cult Classic Kicks-off Halloween Season

“Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!” Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce The Rocky Horror Picture Show 47th Anniversary Spectacular Tour featuring Barry Bostwick.  Join the original ‘Brad Majors,’ actor Barry Bostwick, for a screening of the original unedited movie featuring the live professional shadow cast ‘Creatures of the Night,’ and of course, audience participation! The event will also include a costume contest, a display of memorabilia including photos, documents and wardrobe items from the film, and more surprises! The Meet & Greet is at 7 pm and the event begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $50, and V.I.P. Meet & Greet tickets with Barry Bostwick are an additional $100. Prop bags will be sold onsite for $5, no outside props are allowed into the Center. Tickets and details at www.pompanobeacharts.org.

Ty Tabing, Cultural Affairs Director said,  “Rocky Horror has remained socially relevant and has become embedded in our cultural fiber thanks to the passionate participation of audiences around the world. We are thrilled to kick-off the Halloween season with this cult classic—get your costumes, and we will have your prop bags ready!”

Bostwick, a Tony Award and Golden Globe Award winner, has said of Rocky Horror’s legacy, “It’s fun, noisy and rude and only exists today because of the dedicated fan base and incredible “shadow casts” from around the world. It is nicely naughty!!! They bring the party. They invite you to participate. It’s rock and roll !!!” “Three generations of partygoers have passed it down from one to another. It is a rite of passage from innocence to understanding and questioning!” he continued, capturing the film’s multi-generational appeal.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show began as a stage production and was adapted for film in 1975. The plot is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror “B” movies of the 1930s through the early 1960s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught with a flat tire in a storm and seeking assistance at the eerie mansion of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. While at the home, the scientist unveils his newest creation, a Frankenstein-style monster in the form of a physically perfect muscle man named Rocky, complete “with blond hair and a tan.” As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet are introduced to a houseful of wild characters, who lead the audience in the iconic dance, The Time Warp!

$100 V.I.P. Meet & Greet includes:· Special Rocky Horror VIP Laminate, · Get a photo taken with Barry Bostwick with your own camera · Bring your own personal item to autograph, or pick out a photo of Barry’s collection to get signed

October 6-Glam-a-thon-Lipstick Lounge / Rock the Runway

8pm to 11pm-Make a splash at Lipstick Lounge @ the W Hotel Fort Lauderdale ​-Celebrate fashion history at the launch of LIPSTICK LOUNGE ROCK THE RUNWAY featuring the immersive capsule collection of celebrity designer Wade Allyn Hallock. Lipstick Lounge is South Florida’s premier event where style insiders will experience beauty, fashion, and culinary trends at every turn. Come and enjoy a smorgasbord of culinary delights + crafty cocktails infused with beauty & fashion; all while helping to Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye®!is a boutique style event showcasing of fashion showcasing beauty, art, accessories, jewelry, cocktail and culinary trends at every turn. A vast array of the fab food & sensuous fashions coupled with our signature Sweet Spot dessert lounge keep this event extraordinary. A portion of all proceeds benefit breast cancer patients of Memorial Hospital through the Memorial Hospital Foundation. The one-night event will culminate with an immersive capsule collection runway show featuring the newest collection of fashion icon Wade Allyn Hallock. Held at the W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Ticket Admission Includes:
Exclusive Lipstick Lounge swag bag, unlimited culinary bites, plus two complimentary Belvedere Organics or Moet Chandon cocktails. Cash bar will be available. A reduced valet parking rate of $10 per vehicle will apply to event guests with parking validation at registration.   For tickets, CLICK HERE

October 6-FREE Museum Admission on the First Thursday of the Month

11 AM – 5 PM -View NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s current exhibitions and enjoy all day Happy Hour in our Museum Cafe. The first Thursday of the month is FREE and open to the public presented by AutoNation. FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 11-5 pm. -NSU Art Museum, housed in a distinctive modernist building with outstanding exhibitions, collection, programs and studio school. At 1 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale-For more info, CLICK HERE

October 8- Wine & Design, Fashion Edition

6pm to 9pm-Exhilarating runway fashion show, dazzling art, live music, performance art, wine and savory bites. Celebrate your love for high fashion and charity in Delray Beach! The Andre Design District will come alive in style for a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive, VIP evening encompassing an exhilarating Runway Fashion Show, produced by Mary Giuseffi, highlighting a soon to be revealed show-stopping Designer Fall/Winter Collection, dazzling art and personal appearances presented by local celebrity artists, live music, performance art experiences, fine wine and select varietals and delicious light bites presented in a unique cutting-edge design destination. This is a beautifully inspired immersive event designed to sweep you away from the everyday and transport you into a sensational sensory experience. The Boca West Children’s Foundation takes center stage as the beneficiary.  The Foundation’s mission centers around identifying and implementing projects assisting at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach County.  For more info, CLICK HERE   For Tickets, CLICK HERE

October 8-Celebration of Life-FREE Event in Honor of Breast Cancer Month

1pm to 6pm-Food, Games, Raffles, Testimonies, Speeches & More. Mammogram and Blood Donation Trucks on Site; Join the City of North Miami Beach, Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo, & Grace Ministries for a Celebration of Life!
Invite neighbors and friends to enjoy a fun afternoon featuring food, games, raffles, testimonies, speeches, and more! There will also be a Mammogram Truck and a Blood Donation Truck on-site. Event is FREE & open to the community. RSVP at NMBCelebrationOfLife.Eventbrite.com or call 305-787-6028  or CityNMB.COM

At The Marjorie & William McDonald Center,  17011 NE 19th Avenue, N. Miami Beach 33162

October 8 and 9- NewLife-America’s Largest Mind, Body & Spirit Expo

Expo for rejuvenation and enlightenment; 80 exhibitors and speakers; Workshops, Panels, Performances, Free Lectures, Free Samples- Held at the Broward Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale 33316  For more info. :  www.NewLifeExpo.com or call 516-897-0900   For  ticket prices, CLICK HERE

October 14-Annual Fundraising Gala: Hearts & “Soles” 

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) announced their annual fundraising gala, Hearts & “Soles” on Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm, Hearts & “Soles” will feature a lively Western theme along with a slew of top-notch entertainment options. Taking place at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach, this shindig will be headlined by special guest emcee Frank McKinney. A 7x bestselling author in six genres, real estate artist, and ‘philanthro-capitalist’, McKinney is no stranger to charitable efforts. As the founder of the Caring House Project, Frank has built 30 self-sustaining villages over the last 20 years in Haiti.

Joining him on stage will be Laura Angelini, a Billboard Top 40 recording artist and philanthropist, and founder of her charitable organization ShareThatLove.org. True to the spirit of giving, Angelini believes in making a difference through music. Known for her Billboard Dance Charts Single “Share That Love/What the World Needs Now is Love” and “Put A Little Love in Your Heart”, the Southern California based recording artist will be performing songs from her “Share That Love” CD at the Hearts & “Soles” gala, along with her other hits.

Hearts & “Soles” will also feature a house DJ that will be spinning both contemporary and country music hits. There will be a line-dance instruction followed by the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull. Beware of causing too much mischief, as the house sheriff will be roaming the premises to put rowdy participants away in jail. You can purchase a ‘get-out-jail-free’ card or take a chance and have your friends and loved ones bail you out. Folks can plunk down $200 a person for tickets to Hearts & “Soles” by visiting aacy.org, with the option of purchasing drawing ticket packages, too. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities will be available for those that wish to spotlight their businesses in charitable fashion.

October 15-Get Free Pumpkin and Entry at ‘Fall Festival’ in Deerfield

Deerfield is holding a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, entertainment & fun activities. Festivities are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 15 at Pioneer Park, 217 NE 5th Ave., Deerfield Beach Entry and activities are FREE. Deerfield Beach Fall Festival includes: pumpkin patch, one free pumpkin per family, while supplies last live entertainment hayrides , food vendors and other vendors.  For more info, CLICK HERE

October 16-Sunday on the Waterfront in West Palm Beach-The Bridgette Kelly Band

4:00 – 7:00 p.m.-Every 3rd Sunday of the month- On The West Palm Beach Waterfront. This is the coolest scene in downtown West Palm Beach. This monthly concert series features the hottest acts around on our spectacular waterfront backdrop. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers (however no outside alcohol is permitted), then kick off your flip flops, and sway to the tunes on the West Palm Beach Waterfront.

For more info:   CLICK HERE

October 16- Cars & Coffee in Palm Beach

8am to noon- Gates open at 7am for show goers, official event hours are from 8am-Noon. Spectators & Passengers FREE; Vendor load-in time is between 6am-6:45am to setup, don’t be late. Due to the rain-out last month, we’ll be collecting toys to donate, this month for @childrenshealinginstitute  Event held monthly at 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL. 33401      $10 Per Vehicle Entry — Display Vehicles ONLY          Upcoming Event Dates:  Sunday, October 16;  Sunday, November 6,  Sunday, December 4

October 19-Free Rockstar Connect Networking in Boca Raton

6pm to 8pm-Come mingle, socialize, and network with local professionals and entrepreneurs right after work. At Miller’s Ale Houe-9244 Glades Rd – Boca Raton, FL 33434  For more info. or to register, Click here

October 19 to 22-The 10th Annual South Beach Seafood Week & Festival

Four Days of culinary expertise celebrating South Florida’s top chefs and masterminds with the leading seafood restaurants in the area–FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND TICKETS, CLICK HERE;   Attend one event…or all of them;
Highlights:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 6:30-9:30PM: An Evening at Joe’s Stone Crab
Thursday, October 20, 2022: Crabs, Slabs and Cabs at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

Friday, October 21, 2022 7-11PM: VIP Chef Showdown at Lummus Park (South Beach, on the sand)

Saturday, October 22, 2022 12-7PM: MAIN EVENT– South Beach Seafood Festival at Lummus Park (South Beach, on the sand)  1400 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

October 20- Food Truck Frenzy in Deerfield

October 21- Handy First Time FREE Voter’s Guide & How To Register  

(Note:  Election Day is November 8, in 2 weeks)

If you’ve recently moved, you’ve probably already changed your address, but did you remember to update your voter registration? For those who are voting for the first time, no worries; registering to vote is easy! Registering to vote can sound complicated, but, no, it’s actually simple. This easy-to-read FREE guide especially for those voting for the first time:  perhaps you just turned 18, started college, or just decided it’s time to make your vote count. Every state is a bit different regarding voter registration laws, so make sure you visit your state’s election website for more details. However, all states have these three rules in common:   For more info. and details, CLICK HERE

You must be a U.S. citizen.
You must be a resident of the state you are registering to vote in.
You must be at least 18 years old.

October 22- Palm Beach County Kennel Club (PBKC) Mutt Derby

11:30am to 3:3opm-What fun! Bring your dog to race on the track! And they’re off! Bring the whole family out to cheer on pet dogs of all shapes and sized. Also enjoy lots of free activities such as trackside BBQ, face painting, balloon artist, Ace the Poker Bear, prizes, radio remote and live music. Registration ends October 20 at 9pm. $25 Per Dog to enter the race! Two people will be required to handle your dog on event day. One for the starting line and one for the finish line. Races will be organized based on dog weight. Bring a costume for your pup for our Doggie Costume Contest. Mutt Derby racers get free entry to the costume contest. $5 entry fee for non-Mutt Derby dogs.1111 N Congress Ave.,  West Palm Beach, FL US 33409 The benefitting charity will be Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch. For complete rules, CLICK HERE

October 22-“Volver” by Tango Lovers in Palm Beach

8pm-Tango Lovers Company is returning to the Palm Beach stages, to the Eissey Campus Theater in Palm Beach Gardens with its newest production “Volver”  (the comeback) by Tango Lovers with its cast of Tango Dance World Champions and Grammy award musicians directly from Argentina and Uruguay. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 For Tickets, Phone: 561-207-5900 or CLICK HERE

October 26-Art & Jazz on the Avenue- in Delray Beach

6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. FREE Event- Location: East Atlantic Ave east of the Intracoastal (Atlantic Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Andrews to Venetian starting at 2pm on the day of the event until 11pm) LIVE entertainment to be announced soon! Stroll along the Avenue and experience live music, art, culture, food, an interactive kids’ zone, and special promotions by merchants.