The best arts & culture spots in Sunrise

“Skip the same-old scroll and wander through Hollywood Art and Culture Center, where rotating contemporary exhibits keep things fresh and often spotlight impressive student work. Perfect for a quick culture hit or a longer linger, and you just might find your new favorite local artist.”

From the Hollywood newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Part restored home, part creative hub, Blanche Ely House Museum spotlights the legacy of educators Blanche and Joseph Ely while illuminating milestones from Pompano Beach’s Northwest Community, plus hands-on artmaking and storytelling workshops that make local history feel alive, relevant, and a little bit inspiring.”

From the Pompano Beach newsletter, August 6, 2026

“ArtServe is Fort Lauderdale’s creative hub, blending gallery exhibitions, hands-on classes, and community events that actually feel like community. Pop in to get inspired, learn something new, or even rent a space for your next project, then brag that you discovered it before everyone else.”

From the Fort Lauderdale newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Museum of Graffiti charts the evolution of writing on walls into a global art movement with rotating exhibitions, artist studios, and hands-on classes. Pop through their gift shop for prints, books, and gear, then leave inspired to commission a mural or finally pick up those markers.”

From the Miami newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Slip into Plantation Historical Museum, a local hidden gem, for a quick hit of hometown pride, with local history exhibits that trace our city’s story and a cozy, community vibe. Make it your low-key plan this week when you want something interesting, calm, and close to home.”

From the Coral Springs newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Got a stack of charts for church, school, or your weekend project? Score2Sound turns your sheet music into sound instantly so you can get a quick listen, tighten parts, and keep your group on the same page this week. Less guessing, more grooving.”

From the Boca Raton newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Ready to tighten up your turns or finally learn what to do with your arms, Dance Empire of Miami delivers real training from beginner to pre-professional in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, modern, kinderdance, tap, ballroom and more. Homestead locals get serious technique with a big-hearted, keep-it-fun vibe.”

From the Homestead newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Custom Mural Artist turns Miami walls into personality, with hand-painted murals for homes, offices, restaurants, and more. From graffiti-inspired murals to live art activations and even epoxy floor art, they tailor designs to your space so your place finally looks as bold as your group chat.”

From the Miami newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Downtown’s beloved Olympia Theater is being revitalized into an arts, culture, and education hub, with SLAM and local partners bringing concerts, films, and student-powered productions back to its 1926 atmospheric glory.”

From the Doral newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Feeling like your two left feet need a Miami reboot? Dance Flow Miami pairs World Champion coaching with chill, confidence-boosting vibes across salsa, ballroom, and Latin, with group classes, private lessons, wedding prep, and lively social dance nights this week to meet neighbors and surprise yourself on the floor.”

From the Miami newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Free, kid-friendly venue hosting monthly exhibits and occasional live performances.”

“Family-friendly destination of local and national art showcased in atrium-view galleries, along with tours.”

“Expansive cultural center that offers music, theater, comedy, dance & an art museum.”

“Eye-tricking, interactive exhibit venue featuring more than 70 illusions, plus friendly staff.”

“Whether your living room needs depth, the kids’ playroom needs some magic, or your storefront could use a head-turning hello, Soulful Companions’ local artists hand-paint custom indoor and outdoor murals that reflect your style and that sunny Florida spirit. This week, give blank walls the day off.”

“This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.”

“Pop-up, family-friendly space offering ice cream tastings and interactive exhibits, including a 'sprinkle pool'.”

“Free-admission gallery where artists work and host workshops.”

“S. with Sunday mass, events & tours.”

“Educational space showcasing the history of the local lighthouse and the surrounding area.”

“Broward County's oldest standing hotel, preserved as a history museum with prints, books & artworks.”

“MAD Arts is your local playground for award-winning art and light, with interactive installations, projection mapping, robotics, sound art, and more. Drop in before Aug 23, 2026 to catch Embodied Frequencies Performance in Flux, then wander the experimental labs and outdoor sculptures that make screens feel boring.”

“Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.”

“Studio allowing visitors to choose from a large selection of plaster crafts to paint on-site.”

“Working model trains & other exhibits showcasing the history of Florida railways in a 1926 station.”

“Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more.”

“Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.”

“Paintings, drawings, photos & glasswork spanning centuries, plus a sculpture garden & shop.”

“Interactive exhibits & programs for children, featuring a range of science-based topics.”

“Vice City Dance Company turns two left feet into something you actually want to show off, with small classes, experienced instructors, and styles from ballet and jazz to hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics, and ballroom.”

“Historical site and museum featuring exhibits and guides, plus a concert venue.”

“Performance venue in a renovated 1913 space, presenting local talent shows, concerts & spoken word.”

“Whether you've got rhythm or two left hands, Learn to Play Congas in 15 Minutes turns you into the heartbeat of the room fast with a hands-on, audience participation session where no experience is needed. Perfect midweek energy boost, and yes, you’ll actually be playing in minutes.”

“Music By Ed brings romantic violin, Spanish guitar, mandolin, and ukulele plus strolling, MC/DJ, and AV to any Tamarac get-together this week, from backyard birthdays to weddings. Expect jazz, Broadway, folk, and classics from the 40s-50s through 60s-today, tailored to your crowd... and actually fun.”

“Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more.”

“Small, historic museum packed with displays about naval aviation, World War II history & Flight 19.”

“Towering iron lighthouse featuring an automated fresnel lens, plus a small museum & tours.”

“Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.”

“Spacious, modern facility offering classes, field trips, day camps, interactive workshops & cafe.”

“Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.”

“Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe.”

“Historical society devoted to Boca Raton's past offering museum exhibits, lectures, tours & events.”

“Ex–newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants.”

“Set in a historic 1917 schoolhouse, this museum is dedicated to the history & culture of the region.”

“Well-equipped studio run by experienced staff that offers production services and support for musicians.”

“Exhibits featured in a landmark erected in 1907 as the first African-American school in the city.”

“Hands-on facility offering weather & technology exhibits, a planetarium & an aquarium.”

“At UM campus, small museum showcasing art from ancient & baroque to American, with special events.”

“Arts complex hosting the Florida Grand Opera & Miami City Ballet, plus many other special events.”

“Creative Dance Studio trains dancers equally and helps each person grow in their own way. The 2026-2027 schedule is up, so consider this your Plantation-life upgrade this week... a safe, professional space to build strength, body smarts, and real-deal self-expression.”

“The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.”

“Fort Lauderdale’s oldest surviving home is hiding in plain sight along the New River. Take a docent-led wander through the 1901 Historic Stranahan House Museum, once a trading post, post office, and town hall, and leave with porch envy, better trivia, and a fresh appreciation for how our city began.”

“Museum featuring group & school tours of early 20th century buildings plus a research center.”

“Music production company offering recording, mixing, and mastering services, plus marketing.”

“Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater.”

“Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.”