Fall is spring in South Florida, a time of renewal and revitalization, when the fruit of labor is ready to be picked. So this weekend, we’ll see Smorgasburg Miami returning after renovations and Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale also reopening to show off a glam new look. (To answer your next question: It looks like The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale will be coming back within the next 30 days.)
Also new: Fort Lauderdale United FC, the women’s professional soccer team, which will play its first home game on Sunday surrounded by kid-friendly activities. Speaking of sports, the Florida Panthers are about to start a new season and their defense of the Stanley Cup, and on Saturday the team will sneak in a preseason game with ticket prices that are much easier on the family budget.
If you’ve looked out the window lately, you know that rain and wind may force changes to local events, so check before you go.
THURSDAY
Drinking for good: Glam-A-THON brings the 15h annual edition of Lipstick Lounge , its breast cancer fundraiser , back to the W Fort Lauderdale on Thursday at 8 p.m. for an evening of food, cocktails and entertainment to benefit local breast cancer patients through Gilda’s Club South Florida . Tickets cost $150+ and include a Lipstick Lounge swag bag, unlimited culinary bites, a complimentary beer, wine or cocktail, and valet parking. A cash bar will be available. Visit Glam-A-THON.com .
Goodbye, Girls: This is closing weekend for “ Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue ,” a contemporary spoof of the beloved sitcom with an all-male cast, at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale . Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $45+ at BrowardCenter.org .
All hail: The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday will host BEAT , featuring Adrian Belew and Tony Levin of prog-rock icons King Crimson , joined by guitar great Steve Vai and drummer Danny Carey of Tool, as they reinterpret 1980s Crimson albums “Discipline,” “Beat” and “Three of a Perfect Pair.” The 8 p.m. show is all but sold out, but resale tickets are popping up at Ticketmaster.com .
Hair apparent: If you were into a different kind of ’80s rock, perhaps Mötley Crüe has what you want. The theatrical metal band performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Some tickets remain, starting at (yes) $69+. Visit MyHRL.com .
They’ve got your ’80s: South Florida writer Chris Clews is totally immersed in that decade’s pop culture and making sure you understand its continued relevance and influence. Think Corey Feldman without the menace. An in-demand speaker and author of three books on the era, Clews will be on hand to sign and wax nostalgic during the Back to 80’s Party on Thursday beginning at 4 p.m. at the Cove Brewery in Deerfield Beach . The evening will include a soundtrack of ’80s hits, $4 Helles lager, Whits Frozen Custard pairings, and prizes for the best ’80s look. Visit Facebook.com/CoveBreweryDFB .
Shout it out: Led by versatile singer-guitarist Aaron Lewis , veteran rockers Staind bring their tour with Breaking Benjamin and special guest Daughtry to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $48.15+, but you can get on the lawn for $28.05+ as part of a four-pack. Visit LiveNation.com .
Why they leave: The PEAK Series at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach , an annual celebration of innovative voices and performances, on Thursday will screen the documentary “ The Miami Kids and the Maya ,” a powerful look at cultural resilience amid the forced migration of Guatemalan Mayans and that country’s history of genocide. The 45-minute documentary by Venezuelan filmmaker Victoria Alonso Noujaim has won awards recently at the Toronto Women Film Festival and the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. screening cost $15+ and include one complimentary beverage (underage guests will be offered a nonalcoholic selection). Ticket-holders are invited to a pre-film reception at 5:30 p.m. Visit Kravis.org .
FRIDAY
Boatyard is back: Popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant Boatyard is scheduled to reopen on Friday after being closed for renovations that were intended to refine and elevate the waterfront favorite on Southeast 17th Street. People with The Restaurant People, whose properties are well-known for ambitious and stylish visuals, are describing the new look as a “luxury yacht club” aesthetic. I may need to change my shirt. Visit Boatyard.Restaurant .
Friday night live: You can still get tickets to see Ray LaMontagne at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale at 8 p.m. Friday ($39.50+ at BrowardCenter.org ), Kehlani at FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park in Miami at 7:30 p.m. Friday ($27.80+ at LiveNation.com ), and Rey Ruiz and Elvis Crespo at 8 p.m. Friday at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood ($58.50+ at MyHRL.com ). The Violent Femmes show at Pompano Beach Amphitheater at 8 p.m. Friday is sold out.
Lobster by the river: A fundraiser for nonprofit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Lobsterfest is coming to the historic and lovely downtown restaurant House on the River on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. After a complimentary welcome cocktail, guests will find a seafood boil featuring lobster, shrimp and clams, along with corn bread and other Southern sides, and the restaurant’s celebrated Key lime pie. The bar will be serving at happy hour prices. Tickets cost $55+ at GoRiverwalk.com/lobfest24 .
Fairy tale weekend: Shrek, Princess Fiona and wisecracking Donkey take over the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this weekend with performances of “ Shrek the Musical ” at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $40+ (matinee) at Kravis.org .
Wearin’ o’ the green: Meanwhile, on the other side of West Palm Beach on Friday night, The Banyan Live will host Shrek Rave , a touring, costumed dance party that remixes songs from the “Shrek” soundtrack into “the silliest rave on Earth.” Tickets for the 18-and-older party cost $20+. Doors open at 9 p.m. Visit Facebook.com/thebanyanlive .
Weekend laughs: Writer, comedian and actor Natasha Leggero published a collection of humorous essays in 2022 titled “The World Deserves My Children,” made possible when she became pregnant at age 42 via a “grueling” IVF process. She might have a few new things to say on the subject this weekend at the Dania Improv in Dania Beach . Her performances will be at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $25+. Visit DaniaImprov.com .
Talking the talk: Never short on words himself, one-time TV talker Tucker Carlson will be sharing his feelings about things in an appearance at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise at 7 p.m. Friday. His special guests include singer John Rich and comic actor Russell Brand . Tickets start at $25+ at SeatGeek.com .
Concert postponed: Friday’s free Sunset Concert by The Resolvers on Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach has been postponed due to the potential for significant rain. A new date for the concert, presented by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority and the city, is expected to be announced in coming weeks. VIP tickets purchased for Friday’s show will be honored on the new date. Visit Facebook.com/DelrayOldSchoolSquare .
SATURDAY
Eat your words: Popular open-air food market Smorgasburg Miami reopens this weekend after being closed for nearly a month for renovations and a refresh of its lineup of vendors, which now includes Guatemalan cuisine from The 4th Sister , Caribbean-inspired rice bowls (including oxtail) from regional favorite food truck If and When Eats , and New York-style baked goods with a side of poetry from Asheville-based Ivy & The Poet . Visitors to Wynwood’s weekly Saturday-Sunday food extravaganza will find DJs, traditional Latin dancers, a salsa class and the Best Empanada Competition . Smorgasburg Miami is open from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Visit SmorgasburgMiami.com .
Saturday night live: Reconstituted rock quartet Hootie & the Blowfish bring their Summer Camp With Trucks Tour to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 7 p.m., joined by Collective Soul and Edwin McCain . Tickets start at $35.30+ at LiveNation.com . … Hip-hop icons The Sugarhill Gang (“Rapper’s Delight”) celebrate the 50th anniversary of the genre at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $44.50+. Visit TheStudioAtMiznerPark.com . … Soul-pop band Lawrence , led by siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence, are at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday with openers Jukebox the Ghost . Tickets start at $30+. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit JoinTheRevolution.net .
Shelling out: Here we are in the first of the string of months that end in “r,” which means oysters! Corvina Seafood Grill in Boca Raton will celebrate the mollusks with its first Oyster Rush on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will include a variety of oyster preparations, open bar (local craft beer, Champagne and prosecco, and Corvina’s signature Frosé) and live music. Cost: $60+. Visit CorvinaBocaRaton.com . … Looking ahead, Coconuts and G&B Oyster Bar on the beach in Fort Lauderdale will host Oyster Fest 2024 on Friday, Oct. 4. The annual tented affair includes unlimited grazing at eight food stations, bottomless Funky Buddha Pearl Diver Oyster Saison beer, live music, slurping contests and more. Cost: $85. Visit CoconutsFortLauderdale.com .
Free country: The third annual Tailgate Country Music Festival returns to Grandview Public Market in West Palm Beach on Saturday, offering a laidback vibe, food and drink, and top local musicians from noon to 10 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival will include performances by Lane Braden (noon-2 p.m.), Eddie Willer (2-4 p.m.), 33 Years Trio (4-7 p.m.) and Rough Shot (7-10 p.m.). Visit Facebook.com/grandviewpublic .
Cats fever: When the Florida Panthers make their regular-season return on Oct. 8, showing off their Stanley Cup to the rival Boston Bruins, tickets will be, uh, not cheap. But the Cats’ two upcoming preseason games at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise — 6 p.m. Saturday against Carolina and 7 p.m. Monday vs. Tampa Bay — have tickets priced in the single digits. Visit AmerantBankArena.com/events .
Benefits with friends: The 15th annual Ghost Light Society Soirée is an elevated cocktail party, hosted by the young professionals of Ghost Light, that’s set for 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday on the stage at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and features an intimate concert by Steven Page , formerly of Barenaked Ladies. A fundraiser for the nationally acclaimed arts education program at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts , the evening will include food, an open bar and dancing. Tickets cost $300+ at BrowardCenter.org .
Saturday laughs: John Crist , a Christian comedian who has had his ups and downs in life (his 2023 YouTube comedy special , “John Crist: Would Like To Release A Statement,” got more than 3 million views), brings his Jokes for Humans Tour to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29.75+ at BrowardCenter.org .
SUNDAY
Take the kids: You’ll be able to say you were there when it all started as Fort Lauderdale United FC , South Florida’s only professional women’s soccer team, makes its home USL Super League debut on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at FTL UTD Stadium on the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie . The home squad’s match against Dallas Trinity FC will include game-day activities, a kids’ fun zone, music and a variety of food and drinks. Tickets start at $20+. Visit Facebook.com/ftlutd .
Warming up: Sunday is National Coffee Day , which for many means an espresso martini for breakfast. Another way to go is the Hotshot , a Swedish-inspired coffee cocktail found on the menu at Waxin’s Restaurang & Bar in Palm Beach Gardens . The Hotshot, which layers vanilla liqueur with hot espresso and whipped cream, costs $9. A stylish spot for authentic Swedish and American food and cocktails, Waxin’s is set to open a new location in West Palm Beach by year’s end. Visit Waxins.com .
Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com . Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and Twitter @BenCrandell .
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