Happy weekend, Hollywood! In today’s happening-today edition: Mango festival fun, new condo elevator rules, and Gustavo Trujillo’s return + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Sweet summer celebration: The Island SPACE Mango Festival will fill Pembroke Pines’ Charles F. Dodge City Center on Sunday, June 21, with mango workshops, Chef Irie demos, dancing, giveaways, and a Daddies Kingdom -- see what’s planned for dads.
New safety measures adopted: Broward County commissioners approved new condo elevator rules after complaints, requiring buildings to keep outage plans, assist trapped residents, and face fines for noncompliance, though some want stronger state action -- see the new elevator rules.
Heavyweight contender returns: Unbeaten WBO #14 heavyweight Gustavo Trujillo will face Calvin Barnett in a scheduled 10-round main event at Fist of Fury 11 on June 28 at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood -- read the full fight preview.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crack some crab tonight: Craving a proper seafood fix close to home, Cajun Boil Seafood Restaurant Hollywood piles on shrimp, snow crab and crawfish with sides like garlic noodles and cornbread, plus gumbo for the chillier nights. It’s messy, satisfying, and the perfect excuse to let someone else handle the cleanup.
Night out, solved: Downtown plans still TBD this week? Check out Fantasy Room, a nightclub bar and grill in the circle with DJs, bottle service, and party-ready lighting that makes group pics look suspiciously pro, then rally the crew, mind the dress code, and let the vibes do the heavy lifting.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍹 Margarita Mixology Class @ Salty Bar at Margaritaville Restaurant | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is hosting a Margarita Mixology Class at Salty Bar, because some of us prefer our continuing education with tequila. Learn perfect balance, steal a few bartender tricks, and taste as you go, then call it homework well done.
🍽 Hollywood Florida Walking Food Tour @ The Greek Joint Kitchen & Bar | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Start at the Greek Joint, then stroll Hollywood’s downtown with a walking food tour that actually feeds you. Expect family-run favorites, generous bites, and local lore, plus enough steps to appease your cardiologist, your conscience, and your appetite for second dessert.
🖼 Guided Tour of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project @ Mayor Peter Bober Centennial Park | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Trade your errands for a free guided stroll through Downtown Hollywood’s murals, led by Jill C. Weisberg, the founding curator and public art pro. Big walls, bigger stories from local, national, and international artists, plus context that makes you feel smugly local. Wear comfy shoes.
🎭 Art Walk Performance @ South Florida Conservatory of Music | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Art Walk night here means good shoes, good company, and zero pretense. Teachers and students step out from the studio for live performance work, sharing the kind of craft you cannot stream. Think applause instead of grades, community over hype.
🖼 Free Arts Day @ Art and Culture Center/Hollywood | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get paint on your sleeves without paying for it, Free Arts Day has you covered. Think mixed media, fun workshops, and a sprinkle of what-does-it-all-mean, all free, friendly, and mercifully low on pretension.
🍷 Sunday Wine School With Jonathan: Summer Pour-Wines For Heat, Salt Sun @ The Vintage on Harrison | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Jonathan's Wine School is all about crisp, bright summer bottles, ten wines served cold with a good story. Learn what actually plays nice with heat, salt, and sun, for the pool, patio, and picnic, then shelve the oaky winter reds, proudly and without apology.
🥁 Summer Solstice Drum Circle @ Hollywood Beach Broadwalk | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Summer solstice on Hollywood Beach means rhythm, salt air, and zero pretense as The Thunder Beingz drum and Magda belly dances. Bring water, a chair, and snacks to share, then drum, dance, or clap like you meant to practice. It goes until whenever. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Hollywood report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 62%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 44%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis luxurious oceanfront residence pairs unobstructed views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal with a fully equipped European-style kitchen and a private elevator. Every bedroom captures water vistas, while the building delivers resort-style perks, including an oceanfront pool deck, spa, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, media and party rooms, private beach access, 24/7 concierge, valet, plus a Publix across the street.
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