RIVIERA BEACH CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL: Rides, games, prizes, food for the whole family

March 24-27; Thursday and Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-11 p.m.; Sunday, 1-9 p.m.; Wells Recreation Complex, 2409 W. Ave. H West, Riviera Beach. Free parking, tickets $20, at gate $25, purchase at Barricuda Bay or online at rivierabeach.com/100. For event, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, call 561-845-4070 or email afranks@rivierabeach.org.

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“HEAD ABOVE WATER: THE LIFE OF ESTHER ROLLE”: Join the African American Research Library and Cultural Center on March 25-27 for special outdoor drive-in performances of the expanded original play based on the life of the award-winning actress and Broward County native, held in celebration of Women’s History Month and part of AARLCC’s 20th Anniversary activities of Black Excellence, at 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Arrive early to get the best parking spot view of the stage, local food trucks will provide refreshments for sale. The event is free, $25 donation requested to support AARLCC, visit Eventbrite.com. 

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“WILLIE & ESTHER”: TV icons Ted Lange and BerNadette Stanis take the Stage as the Pompano Beach Cultural Center presents the humorous and insightful stage play starring the ’70s television legends. Combining quick-witted dialogue and deeply emotional scenes, James Graham Bronson’s story follows two middle-aged African American lovers

as they fantasize about robbing a bank. Lange, best known for his role as Isaac on “The Love Boat,” and BerNadette Stanis, who gained fame as Thelma in the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times,” portray the couple for two special performances, Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets $45-$75, visit pompanobeacharts.org.

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INAUGURAL MIAMI NFT WEEK: Miami is aiming to further cement its position in emerging technology, crypto and all things non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with the three-day event April 1-3 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, in the heart of the Wynwood art and culture district, with panel discussions, workshops, networking and more, including billionaire investor, Dallas Mavericks owner and crypto evangelist Mark Cuban as a keynote speaker. Visit miaminftweek.com. 

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HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE 60th ANNIVERSARY: Explore “60 Years of Black Art,” a fine art exhibit featuring works for show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students, through April 10. The exhibit, curated by instructor Celestin Joseph, represents historical and contemporary themes of equality from the perspective of students at the very school that was instrumental in overturning segregation laws in the City of Fort Lauderdale 51 years ago. Located at 231 SW 2nd Ave., hours are Monday – Friday, noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets online at bit.ly/historyfortlauderdaletickets.

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SACRIFICIAL RITUAL OFFERINGS: The Amadlozi Gallery at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents an exhibit by self-taught Trinidadian artist Franklyn Sinanan, whose works explore the intertwining relationships between spirituality, materialism, ritual traditions and history. The exhibition’s design manipulates scale, mixed media and lighting to showcase a visual essay depicting the artist’s personal spiritual journey. Sacrificial Ritual Offerings, recommended for mature audiences, will be on exhibit through April 9. Admission is free. Gallery hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday.

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THE GRANDMA THAT EATS EVERYTHING: Florida Studio Theatre presents a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday mornings through May 8 as part of FST’s Children’s Theatre Series. Single tickets $10 on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-9000.

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SEN. LARCENIA J. BULLARD EXHIBIT: Capturing the spirit of her life, legacy and impact on the South Dade Community, at the South Dade Black History Center, 14508 Lincoln Blvd, Miami. Call 305-790-0554, email sdblackhistory@miamidade.gov or follow the @SouthDadeBHC on Instagram and Facebook. 

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SPADY MUSEUM NEW MLK DATE: Due to the Omicron variant, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum has rescheduled its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast for April 4, another significant date in the civil rights leader’s life – the date of his transition. Guest speakers Dr. Traci Baxley, associate professor at Florida Atlantic University and coordinator of the Social Foundations in the Multicultural Education Program area; Greg Weiss, vice mayor of Palm Beach County; and Michael Burke, superintendent of the A-Rated Palm Beach County School District, the 10th largest school district in the nation, will share their work, through the lens of Dr. King’s vision, at the museum’s first signature event of 2022. The “His Legacy Lives On” Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast will be held at 8-10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, at Indian Spring Country Club, 11501 El Clair Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach. A full breakfast buffet is served at the beginning of the program. Tickets $40 per person; $500 per table. Visit spadymuseum.com/martin-lutherking-jr-breakfast.html, call 561-279-8883 or email spadymuseum@gmail.com.

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ARSHT CENTER SPOKEN SOUL SHOWCASE: In recognition of Women’s History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April, the immersive, multidisciplinary experience in its 14th year features women-centered narratives curated and performed entirely by local female artists. The free event takes place inside the Center’s Peacock Foundation Studio on April 8 at 7 p.m., and celebrates the four stages of happiness with carefully curated performances that combine spoken word with dance, visual arts, music, film and other artistic expressions. The performance culminates with an all-girl rock band and dance party, encouraging audience members to find their own joy. First-Access Passes, which give guests early access to general admission seating, can be reserved online at arshtcenter.org or by calling the box office at 305- 9496722.

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CLEMATIS BY NIGHT COUNTDOWN TO SUNFEST ’22: West Palm Beach’s favorite weekly concert series has started the clock in anticipation of the return of the area’s signature annual music festival with a free event April 7, 6-9 p.m., at The Palm Stage on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Featuring Jamaican-American soul and “bass first” multi-instrumentalist Mark Brown, founder of West Palm’s local music collective Soulfam, with his band including Donnell McCant on drums and percussion, Ransom Miller on synthesizer, flugelhorn and trumpet, and Dakota Dawkins on guitar and vocals. The public and walk-up guests are welcomed, attendees may bring blankets and chairs, parking at nearby public garages, food concessions will be available, patrons should follow all CDC guidelines. Clematis by Night concertgoers who opt for a $22 per person TheClubVIP experience will also secure a ticket for SunFest 2022.

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