I’m not going to lie — while I love the easygoing, local-local vibe that defines Julian Siegel’s trio of Riverside Markets, I did not often frequent the location tucked among the machine shops and car-rental companies north of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Like the original Riverside Market hidden back in that neighborhood I can never remember the name of (Riverside Park, is it?), Riverside South had the relaxed, mismatched-everything look, the welcoming staff, the treasure hunt of offbeat cans inside walls of beer coolers and the Riverside’s signature honor-system payment method (your empties were your “check”). And, of course, it was defiantly out of the way.
And I often forgot it existed. So the closing of Riverside South after a nine-year run fills me with some shame — had I been more focused, I believe I could have single-handedly kept this bar open. I don’t say that with pride. Maybe a little.
On Saturday, Siegel will part with pieces of the bar’s history during the Riverside South Yard Sale, running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or whenever the last item sells). If you are looking to legitimize your man cave, this is the place for neon signs, tap handles, kegerators, tin tackers, T-shirts and other bric-a-brac.
Professionals can also get their hands on a variety of commercial kitchen equipment, from coolers and refrigerators to stools, tables and chairs.
Fittingly, you can get a free draft beer and hot dog with every purchase. The Riverside Market South is at 3218 SE Sixth Ave. Visit Facebook.com/riversidemarket .
THURSDAY
Summer soundtrack: Country-pop duo Dan + Shay bring their Heartbreak on the Map Tour to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach at 7 p.m. Thursday, sharing music from their most recent album “ Bigger Houses .” Openers are Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe . Tickets are available, starting at $41.30+, at LiveNation.com . Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Upstairs downstairs: The Boca Raton Museum of Art ’s free Sunset Sounds music series will host The People Upstairs (local funky good-timers) in the courtyard on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Find a spot on the lawn, bring a folding chair or rent one ($5). Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Visit Facebook.com/bocamuseum .
Thursday tribute: Local Cure tribute band LoveCats plays at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton on Thursday at 8 p.m. Admission is free , and a table for four is $40. Visit CrazyUncleMikes.com .
Weekend burger: This is opening weekend for La Birra Bar — its Golden burger won the People’s Choice award at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in 2022 — in its newest location in Oakland Park (2031 E. Oakland Park Blvd.). The restaurant, which began in Buenos Aires and has locations in North Miami Beach and Wynwood, offers a menu of more than two dozen burgers. Visit LaBirraBarUSA.com .
FRIDAY
Secret concert: Clandestine concert series Sofar Sounds will be in South Florida to host a secret show in downtown Hollywood on Friday night. Per usual with Sofar events, the location will be sent to ticket-holders about 36 hours before the concert and the performer is revealed when you walk in. The Sofar team’s track record across the country is excellent, with acts you know and others you’re happy to be introduced to in a unique environment. Tickets cost $20+. Visit SofarSounds.com .
Are you down? The music of three of the most gifted and popular songwriters and performers working in country music today — Luke Combs, Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen — will fuel a DJ dance party called Down South on Friday at Revolution Live in downtown Fort Lauderdale . Tickets for the all-ages show start at $13+ at JoinTheRevolution.net . Doors open at 8 p.m.
Ticket window: As you may have heard, Billy Joel has added a second concert at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Jan. 17, and tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Prices will start at $105+. Tickets for his first show at Hard Rock Live on Saturday, Nov. 23, are all but gone. See what’s available at MyHRL.com .
Women need Mars: Heartthrob actor Jared Leto and brother Shannon bring Thirty Seconds to Mars to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Friday at 6 p.m., joined by AFI, Poppy and KennyHoopla . Tickets start at $35.30+ at LiveNation.com . Gates open at 5 p.m.
Buju is back: Hot off two soldout shows last month at New York’s UBS Arena, his first U.S. performances in 13 years, Grammy-winning dancehall and reggae star Buju Banton will kick off The Overcomer Tour at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Friday at 8 p.m. R&B singer Fridayy opens. Tickets start at $85+ at SeatGeek.com . Visit BujuBanton.com .
‘Sunny’ glasses at night: Garden District Tap Room , the engaging self-pour lounge in downtown West Palm Beach , on Friday will host a trivia night dedicated to the culty comedy “ It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ” (Season 17 currently in the writing stages, according to series star Rob McElhenney’s Instagram ). The fun runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit GardenDistrictWPB.com .
Empanada nights: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila , the late-night, fast-casual restaurant group with locations including West Palm Beach and downtown Fort Lauderdale , has rolled out a new menu that includes a birria section (including a birria-style quesadilla called the Quesabirria ) and a new selection of app-exclusive items (available only through the app). But my primary focus is on their new Empanadas by TOMA , a brand cofounded by actor Sofia Vergara and son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara , offering crispy chicken and beef handhelds ($10 for two), as well as chocolate hazelnut for dessert ($10 for three). Reminder: Bodega is open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit BodegaTaqueria.com .
Happier hour: The outdoor after-work party known as Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews returns to Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You’ll find food trucks, beer, kids’ activities and live music from Jonny Edwards . Visit GoRiverwalk.com .
SATURDAY
Garnet and gold and green: College football gets an early start on Saturday at noon when the Florida State Seminoles kick off the season against Georgia Tech at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The one in Ireland. FSU alumni in Palm Beach County and Broward County will be gathering for watch parties in their usual spots (the latter has added an official watch location at Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point this season), but don’t forget about your neighborhood Irish pub. Tim Finnegans in Delray Beach will have the game on while serving its regular 11 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch. That’s unlimited mimosas and bloody Marys for $16 when you purchase brunch. Depending on how the game goes, there may be a lot of Noles turning into ramblin’ wrecks on Saturday. Visit Facebook.com/TimFinnegansDelray .
New Flagler party: In its continuing effort to turn up the energy in its corner of downtown Fort Lauderdale , 511 Bar & Lounge in Flagler Village on Saturday will kick off a monthly series called Blues, Booze, BBQ & Brews . Sponsored by Jack Daniels, the evening begins at 7 p.m. and will include drink specials, live music by Lucian White and Electric Shaman , plates by acclaimed Mistah Lee Smokin’ Good BBQ food truck, drink specials and smokes from nearby cigar and wine shop Ash & Vine Cigars . Visit Instagram.com/511bar_ .
Thanks, Beres: Reggae eminence Beres Hammond brings his Forever Giving Thanks Tour to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale for performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Few seats remain for Saturday’s show, with scattered pairs of resale tickets starting at $132+. Sunday’s concert has more availability, starting at $40+. Get there early to peruse the vendors and island ambience of the outdoor Rock Away Village . Visit BrowardCenter.org .
BRK for beer: The third annual West Palm Beach Beer Festival takes place at Clematis Street bar-dog park BRK Republic on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. to raise money for nonprofits Life with Reef and Mutty Paws Rescue . The dog-friendly event will include sampling sips from locals Funky Buddha Brewery, Cove Brewery and more than 20 other purveyors of beer, wine and spirits, as well as food trucks, a DJ and more. Tickets cost $50+, or $65+ for VIP at 2024wpbbeerfest.eventbrite.com .
Louder still: Rock gods Megadeth , joined on the Destroy All Enemies Tour by Mudvayne and All That Remains , will get loud at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $41.30+ at LiveNation.com . Gates open at 5 p.m.
Hannah flashback: Another themed dance party is coming to the Fillmore Miami Beach on Saturday with Bop to the Top Presents: Best of Both Worlds Hannah Montana , featuring sing-along anthems from “Hannah Montana” and other Disney Channel shows. The 18-and-older event begins at 9 p.m. and will include a costume contest, lip-sync competition and more. Tickets start at $31+ at LiveNation.com .
SUNDAY
Sunday in Delray: If you are looking to kick back on Sunday with a few refreshments and a set of homegrown music, downtown Delray Beach has some popular local bands playing in favorite rooms. They include the “Americeltic pubgrass” of Uproot Hootenanny at Deck 84 at 2 p.m. ( Facebook.com/deck84delray ); the Valerie Tyson Band (classic R&B) at Thrōw Social at 5:30 p.m. ( Facebook.com/throwsocialdelray ); Grateful Dead tribute Crazy Fingers at Atlantic Avenue Yacht Club at 7 p.m. ( Facebook.com/AAYCdelray ); and Miss Dympsey’s Class (upbeat rock covers) at Johnnie Brown’s at 7 p.m. ( JohnnieBrowns.com/events ).
Made from scratch: The relentlessly chill Rhythm & Vine Beer Garden in downtown Fort Lauderdale will drop the needle at 2 p.m. Sunday for Rhythm + Vinyl Vol. III , with vinyl sets from a series of DJs, record store and label vendors (buy, sell, trade) and the boozy frivolity the Flagler Village gem is known for. Visit Rhythm-Vine.com .
Come on in, neighbor: NSU Art Museum celebrates Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day on Sunday with free admission for city residents, two-for-one wine in the cafe and 10% off museum-published books in the gift shop. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Have a photo ID or utility bill with a Fort Lauderdale address. 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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