This is a good week for the ladies, and not a moment too soon. (This is not a reference to the exciting developments in presidential politics. Necessarily.)
The calendar is about to flip to August, when the already incessant yammering about Tua and the Dolphins, Canes and Gators, another breakup of the Marlins and blah-de-blah will become even more oppressive. (I say this as a sports fan of impeccable qualifications. Fight me.)
So this weekend let us celebrate other ways of looking at life, found in the bold style of Missy Elliott and Chelsea Handler, the cult-y cinematic escapism of “Bring It On” (anyone else forget it stars Dwyane Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union?), the ABBA/Queen Bingo Brunch at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton and the bottomless Rosa Mimosa at Miami rooftop Rosa Sky’s new disco brunch. Here we go …
THURSDAY
Get Ur Freak On: Hip-hop and R&B icon Missy Elliott comes to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Thursday on the Out of This World Experience Tour , her first ever as the headliner. Along with performances of classics such as “Get Ur Freak On” and “Work It,” her show is an eye-popping fashion rollercoaster whipping through a cosmic sci-fi circus with Missy as sassy ringmaster. She’ll be joined by Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland . Tickets for the 7 p.m. concert start at $35+ at SeatGeek.com .
‘Lear’ here: The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its free performances of “ King Lear ” with Shakespeare by the Palms IV Thursday-Sunday at Commons Park Amphitheater in Commons Park, in Royal Palm Beach . Performances are 8-10 p.m., with a 15-minute intermission (gates open at 6:30 p.m.). Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Visitors are encouraged to bring a beach chair, blanket and picnic basket, and on-site concessions will be available. Visit PBShakespeare.org .
Gotta have Hart: Actor and comedy star Kevin Hart is bringing his Acting My Age Tour to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 20. A ticket presale via the Hard Rock’s Facebook (password: LOUD) and other social media accounts continues through Thursday at 10 p.m. Prices start at $108+. The general on-sale begins at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster.com .
Let the dogs out: Hurricane Dockside Grill in Boynton Beach will be the setting for a dog-friendly happy hour on Thursday, co-hosted by Compson Place at Renaissance Commons , to benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue . Dubbed Happy Tails & Cocktails , the patio party will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and include food and drink specials, $5 Happy Tails cocktails, raffles and swag bags for pets in attendance. Visit Facebook.com/compsonplace .
FRIDAY
Local color: The Delray Walls Mural Fest will celebrate the city’s under-appreciated community of wall artists on Friday and Saturday on Old School Square , with live music, a night market, food and drink, and painters creating murals before your eyes. Events take place from 4 to 10 p.m. each day. Music highlights include the energetic Spred the Dub and Bad Apples Brass Band on Friday and local Latin-reggae favorites Bachaco with opening act La Tribu Royale on Saturday. Admission is $10, $5 for children age 12 and younger, free for kids younger than 1. Visit DelrayOldSchoolSquare.com .
Hard truths: South Florida writer, director and educator Darius V. Daughtry , founder of the nonprofit Art Prevails Project , will direct performances of his semi-autobiographical play “ Seeking ” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. The play follows a young musician’s journey of self-discovery, a sudden inheritance from an estranged father, and the influence of family history on his future. “This show is honest, and sometimes in art or in life, and more so in life, we are not very honest. Even with ourselves, right?” Daughtry told the Sun Sentinel . Tickets start at $30+ at BrowardCenter.org .
Weekend movie: The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival ’s new monthly retro film night, FLIFF After Hours , will screen the 2000 cult-fave high school rom-com “ Bring It On ” (with Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku and Gabrielle Union) at Savor Cinema on Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 10 p.m. screening. Come dressed as a favorite high school clique (to love or hate) and enjoy themed drink specials , local vendors and a movie trivia challenge before the screening (free Savor Cinema movie tickets to the winner). Tickets cost $9+ at FLIFF.com .
Friday tributes: Hard-rocking tribute bands KISS America and Diary of an Ozzman are at Revolution Live in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Friday (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets start at $15+ at JoinTheRevolution.net . … Popular Eagles tribute band The Long Run returns to Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free; tables start at $30 for a two-seater. Visit Galuppis.com . … Texas Twister , a salute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top, plays the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton at 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets start at $15+ at FunkyBiscuit.com .
Free Buffett: Boca Raton ’s free Summer in the City concert series continues on Friday at 8 p.m. with Jimmy Buffett tribute band Caribbean Chillers at the Mizner Park Amphitheater . It’s BYO chair and blanket, with chairs available to rent ($5). Food and beverages will be available to purchase inside the venue (no outside food, drinks or pets). The evening also will include the Night Market pop-up. Visit MiznerAmp.com .
Ticket window: Emmy-winning actor, writer and comedian Brett Goldstein has scheduled a stop at Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Oct. 5. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster.com . … Boyz II Men will play Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 5, with opener Robin Thicke . Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at MyHRL.com .
SATURDAY
Hollywood country: Star of prime-time TV and the Billboard charts, Blake Shelton brings 20 years of country hits to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Saturday at 8 p.m. Not surprisingly, only scattered single seats (starting at $125+) and resale tickets are available. Visit MyHRL.com .
Dancing queens: Tin Roof in downtown Delray Beach will wrap itself in a glamorous theme on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. with the Pop Icons edition of Drag Brunch ($45+ for brunch buffet and show). That evening, Drag Bingo will take over (seating at 5 p.m., show 6-8 p.m.), if you’re in the mood for something “hilariously inappropriate” ($25+, which typically includes a free drink and light bites). At 10 p.m., Tin Roof’s Disco Extravaganza dance party will showcase your favorite ear candy. Visit TinRoofDelrayBeach.com .
Get ur Freaky on: Patio Bar & Pizza in downtown Fort Lauderdale ’s Progresso neighborhood will celebrate its second anniversary on Saturday with Freaky Tiki , featuring DJs Ani Phearce and Rizzo , $10 Spicy Hawaiian pizzas (if you know, you know), $10 Rock ’n Roll Tequila mango margaritas and $4 Corona specials. Admission is free. Visit Instagram.com/patiobarpizza .
A new vibe: Fort Lauderdale ’s Thrive Art District , an evolving downtown creative and commercial zone west of the water tower, will host Art Walk on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will include live music, vendors, food and drink. A warren of stark white warehouses, Thrive may be best known as the home to the bright and warm taproom at Uncommon Path Brewing , located at 710 NW Fifth Ave. Visit Facebook.com/ThriveArtDistrict .
Saturday tributes: Sing along to your favorite memories on Saturday when Talking Heads tribute band Road to Nowhere plays restaurant-brewery Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets start at $15+ for general-admission standing room, with tables also available, at CrazyUncleMikes.com . … Meanwhile, tribute bands Still Alive (Pearl Jam) and Foo Fight (Foo Fighters) take the stage at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, with doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15+ at JoinTheRevolution.net .
Capitol ideas: An invigorating subgenre of funk and soul that sprung from Black musicians in Washington, D.C., during the 1960s and ‘70s, the propulsive rhythms of go-go music will be celebrated during the Art of Go-Go Culture Fest on Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell in North Miami Beach . An amalgam of music, dance and art, the event will feature performances by go-go- artists Janae Music, Backyard Band, Sirius Vybe and Black Passion . Tickets start at $65+ at MiamiBeachBandshell.com .
SUNDAY
Peruvian independence: Aventura restaurant Jarana will celebrate Peruvian Independence Day on Sunday with a DJ (1-6 p.m.) and menu specials from executive chef Martha Palacios . They include Adobo de Rabo (featuring oxtail braised for eight hours; $39; Carapulcra con Sopa Seca (crispy pork belly, Peruvian chilis, sun-dried potatoes, linguini criollo with basil; $29) and Cebiche de Pato (duck leg stewed with aji amarillo broth and yucca; $39). Jarana is at 19505 Biscayne Blvd., in the Esplanade, adjacent to Aventura Mall. Visit JaranaRestaurant.com .
Disco brunch: Buzzy Miami rooftop Rosa Sky (from Fort Lauderdale’s The Restaurant People … just saying) will showcase a new brunch menu during Sunday Soirée , which will feature a funk and disco vibe going forward. These gatherings take place from 2 to 8 p.m. (now that’s Miami time!) with a menu that features the savory Lox & Everything Board ($20), the hearty Steak & Egg Chilaquiles ($24) and their signature pink Rosey Cakes ($16). Because you asked, two cocktail staples will be the Discoteca (Grey Goose Strawberry & Lemongrass Vodka, sparkling rosé, strawberry and citrus; $18) and the Rosa Mimosa (champagne, strawberry and lemon; $12, or $35 for two hours bottomless). Visit RosaSkyRooftop.com .
Sunday laughs: Rock star comedian, author, podcaster and TV host Chelsea Handler brings her Little Big Bitch Tour to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $68+ at MyHRL.com .
Queen for a day: Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton will host ABBA/Queen Bingo Brunch on Sunday, which can only get more lively when you factor in the free bottle of bubbly for the ladies with each entree. The party runs from noon to 4 p.m. (brunch starts at noon, bingo at 1 p.m.). Reservations recommended at CrazyUncleMikes.com .
Locals free: NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale celebrates locals on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. during Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day , with free admission for residents and two-for-one wine in the Museum Cafe. This is your chance to see the exhibits “Glory of the World: Color Field Painting (1950s to 1983)” and “The Daily Act of Art Making” before they close next month. Bring a photo ID or residential utility bill to get the deal. Visit NSUArtMuseum.org .
Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com . Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and Twitter @BenCrandell .
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