BCT ALERT: FREE RIDES TO THE POLLS: The Broward County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 22 approved a resolution waiving bus fares and paratransit fares for voters on Nov. 2, Nov. 3 and Nov. 5 for the 2024 General Election.

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RED GALA SILENT AUCTION FIRE SALE: If you didn’t get the chance to support the Urban League’s mission at the Varsity U Red Gala, don’t sweat it! We’re bringing back the Campus Gift Shop Silent Auction, giving you another shot to make a difference. Now through Oct. 28, you can browse an amazing selection of auction items – think luxury hotel getaways, stylish jewelry, and exciting experiences you and your team will love. Don’t miss out on acing the Fire Sale or showing your school spirit by donating to the Urban League of Broward County – all in support of a great cause! Visit ulbroward.org.

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JAZZ ROOTS SOUND CHECK: Part of the Jazz Roots concert series from its inception in 2008 welcomes middle and high school students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools to the Adrienne Arsht Knight Concert Hall for free sound checks, lectures and, on occasion, opportunities to perform with headline artists. Educators with MDCPS, private and independent schools are welcome to join in on the fun by reaching out to education@arshtcenter.org.

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“POLITICAL CIRCUS 2024”: The University Galleries in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters showcases election-related artwork and popular culture items, continuing a series from 2008, 2016, and 2020. The exhibition features work by local and national artists alongside anonymous commercial items such as bumper stickers, t-shirts, and digital media, through Sunday, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. All events, including the opening reception, panel discussions, and workshops, are free and open to the public. Call 561-297-2661, email vcote@fau.edu or visit fau.edu/galleries.

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GREEN MARKET: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Clematis Street & the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

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HALLOWEEN HOOPLA: Free event for all ages will include music, arts & crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, candy, and more. Free goodie bags while supplies last, Oct. 18, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr., Tamarac. Visit tamarac.org/231/Special-Events.

RICHARD BONA AT THE LYRIC: Known for his incredible talent and magnetic stage presence, the Grammy-winning musician, and one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists, Bona’s performance of world, jazz and Afropop music promises an evening that will leave you in awe. Sponsored by the Sunshine Jazz Organization, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami. Visit sunshinejazz.org.

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DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM: Tickets are on sale for the institution of global acclaim, coming to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach for one night of genre-defying ballet, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Visit kravis.org.

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