Events & Happenings - May 2012

Special Events

Thursday-Saturday, May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31

Live Music at The Big Easy Bar & Grille
8pm Thursday, 9pm Friday & Saturday • 1925 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood's only venue for live Jazz and Blues music. Featuring:
May 3: Christopher Dean Band
May 4: BlueFire Band
May 5: Albert Castiglia
May 10: Mr. Nice Guy
May 11: David Shelley & Bluestone
May 12: Soulfonic
May 17: Maria De Crescenzo
May 18: Amber Leigh
May 19: IKO IKO
May 24: Firetide
May 25: Funkabilly Playboys
May 26: JP Soars & the RedHots
May 31: Albert Castiglia & Graham Wood Drout
Info: 954-924-3006 • www.TheBigEasyBarAndGrille.com

Friday-Saturday, May 4-5

Relay For Life
5-9pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Join us for a community event where people of all ages and from all walks of life come together for a common cause, and where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team while raising funds to support the research, education, advocacy, and patient services provided by the American Cancer Society.
Info: www.RelayForLife.org/HollywoodFL

Friday, May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Funtastic Fridays For Kids
5-9pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Music, movies and more are in store for youngsters and their families at Funtastic Fridays for Kids, a free event series at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. Funtastic Fridays promises to be the best FREE family social event in town!
Info: 954-921-3404

Friday & Saturday, May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26

ArtsPark Live!
8-10pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Get your groove on at ArtsPark Live, a free weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Come early or stay late to explore the ArtsPark's many attractions and enjoy the neighboring Downtown entertainment district.

May 4: no performance (Relay For Life)
May 5: Noches De Acapulco - 11-Pc Mariachi Ensemble
May 11: Lanzallamas Monofonica - Afro Latin America World Beat Mezcla
May 12: David Shelley & Bluestone - Eclectic Blues/Rock/Soul
May 18: Caribbean Music Farm - Reggae
May 19: Tato Y Su Son - Latin Jazz
May 25: Let It Be - Beatles Tribute Band
May 26: Positively Africa - Contemporary African Music

Info: 954-921-3500

Friday, May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Broadwalk Friday Fest
7:30-9pm • Hollywood Beach Theatre (Johnson Street & the Broadwalk)
Every Friday! Live music on the ocean. This month's performances include:
May 4: Grant Piper Band
May 11: Hollywood Hills Elementary School Choir
May 18: Magic Bus
May 25: Jay Blues Band
Info: 954-921-3404

Saturday, May 5

Cinco Sanity at Taco Beach Shack
334 Arizona Street
Celebrate with us! Beer specials, free giveaways, $5 deals: cinco wings, cinco nachos, cinco quesadillas & more! Live Mariachi band from Mexico! Jay's blues Band performing!
Information: 954-920-6523

Sunday, May 6

Dream Car Classic
10am - 2pm • Hollywood Blvd. between 19th & 21st Ave.
Back by popular demand! The Dream Car Classic Car Show returns to Downtown Hollywood the first Sunday of the month through June 2012. Pre-1980 classic cars, modern classics and custom cars from 1981-2012. $10 car registration from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Show Car Entrance: 20th Avenue & Tyler Street). People's Choice Award - 2 Classes; Top Ten Vehicles Award.
Information: 954-214-2457

Sunday, May 6

Full Moon Drum Circle
7-9pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Sponsored by Resurrection Drums. Bring a drum or percussion instrument to the ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (West Side).
Info: 954-926-0204 • www.rezdrums.com

Monday, May 7, 14, 21 & 28

Food Truck Invasion
5:30-9:30pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Bring your chairs, your blankets and of course your appetite to the Food Truck Invasion! Select from over 15 different food trucks.
Info: 954-921-3500

Monday-Wednesday, May 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 28-30

Music and Dancing Under the Stars
7:30-9pm • Hollywood Beach Theatre (Johnson Street & the Broadwalk)
Year round concert series featuring Theatre Under the Stars, Dancing Under the Moonlight, and On the Broadwalk.
Info: 954-921-3404

Saturday, May 12

Hot Topics Discussion Series: Dan Cameron
Reception 5pm, Lecture 6pm • Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison Street
This event includes a reception for guests to meet Dan Cameron, lecture, and a Q&A period. Dan Cameron was recently named Chief Curator at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California and was the Founder and Artistic Director of Prospect New Orleans, a new international biennial that debuted in November 2008 at two dozen sites and attracted more than 45,000 visitors over 11 weeks. Cameron also served as Director of Visual Arts for the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans. From 1995 to 2006, he was Senior Curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.

Tickets: $10 non-members; $5 members, students, teachers, and seniors (with ID) per lecture. Price includes donation bar and snacks/hors d'oeuvres.

After-Party Host Sponsorships: An intimate after-party dinner is held with each speaker at a variety of Hollywood vicinity fine dining establishments. Each dinner occurs held immediately following the lecture.

To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, call 954-921-3274, or visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org.

Lou Anne and Mike Colodny are the Co-Chairs of the Hot Topics Discussion Series, which is also supported by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz; Kofsky, Hartman & Weinger, PA, and Marianne Ferro.
Information: 954-921-3274 • artandculturecenter.org

Saturday, May 19

ArtWalk
7-10pm • Downtown Hollywood
Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street or visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local and regional artwork. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Free admission.
Information: 954-924-2980 • www.visithollywoodfl.org/artwalk

Saturday, May 26

Comfort Zone's White Elephant Sale
9am-12pm • 2001 Van Buren Street
The last Saturday of every month, stop by or join your neighbors as they offer up their gently used treasures from 9am to noon, to take place on our Eastern Courtyard. 80% of space rental proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society.
Information: 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com

Saturday, May 26

Fantasy Theatre Factory: Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective
2pm • Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street
Poor old Granny can't tell you her favorite fairytales because someone is stealing the fairytale props! Bread crumbs, magic beans, a basket of goodies, and a glass slipper are all missing! Fairy tale characters are confused and blaming each other. The future of the fairy tale world is at stake and it is up to the title character to set things right. Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective, is out to solve his toughest case ever. With detective reasoning, Gordon sets out to locate the Mysterious Figure who's been pilfering all the props! Join us for plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs for junior detectives.

Fantasy Theatre Factory is a touring children's theater company based in South Florida. Fantasy Theatre is dedicated to creating original quality theater programs for children and families of all cultures and backgrounds. Fantasy Theatre is a touring company, traveling throughout Florida, the Southeast and internationally to theaters, schools, fairs, libraries, and outdoor festivals. This performance is part of the Center's 2012 Family Performing Arts Season.

Adults: $5 non-member, Youth (12 and under): $3 non-member. Members: Free. Tickets may be purchased at the box office 45 minutes prior to showtime. All seats are general admission.
Information: 954-921-3274 • artandculturecenter.org

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