This weekend in Sunrise, FL

Explore The Science of Guinness World Records with hands-on activities that reveal how extraordinary achievements work. Themes rotate, bringing interactive challenges inspired by record-setting feats in flight and space, health and wellness, and engineering and technology. Launch rockets, test reflexes, and build creative projects while discovering how scientists, innovators, and everyday people push limits, overcome obstacles, and make history. Participation is included with museum admission.

The FAB Grantee Program at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center presents a trio of summer exhibitions spanning contemporary printmaking, encaustic painting, and community-driven artwork. Sunshine & Ink: The Florida Printmakers brings together South Florida artists Jennifer Basile, Chee Bravo, Brian Reedy, Ingrid Schindall, Joseph Velasquez, and Tom Virgin for a lively survey that moves from large scale woodblock prints and silkscreens to intimate etchings and artist-made books, underscoring the inventive spirit of the medium. Jen Little: Wax. Pigment. Fire. An Exploration in Encaustic Art showcases paintings created by fusing beeswax, resin, and pigment with an open flame, revealing layered surfaces influenced by the natural world and inviting close observation of light and texture. Veterans’ Voices: A 250th Anniversary Portfolio highlights work developed through hands-on printmaking sessions held with the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center and artist Tom Virgin, where local Veterans designed, carved, and printed linoleum blocks to form a unified tribute as the nation nears its 250th year.

Explore how unusual and awe inspiring records are grounded in real science in a fully interactive exhibition. Learn about the biology, psychology and mechanics that power record breaking performances, then put those ideas into action by trying strength, focus, reflex and endurance stations in a hands on arena with real time leaderboards. Start in an immersive theater that charts the beginnings of Guinness World Records and how it became the recognized authority for record attempts. Continue to a quiz area that clarifies what counts as an official record and the scientific principles behind each category. Delve into standout achievements, chase a top score in the attempt zones, and get perspective from both an adjudicator and a scientist. Sharpen concentration with memory challenges, tactile puzzles and engaging games informed by techniques used by record holders. Test reaction time in rapid response activities that measure speed and show ways to improve, while your results update instantly. Push your limits at endurance stops such as a hang bar and balance boards, learning about muscle fatigue and stamina along the way. Wrap up with a closing film featuring motivating stories from record holders, then capture a photo with certificate style backdrops to picture your own milestone. Select experiences may offer the opportunity for an official Guinness adjudication. It is a spirited mix of STEAM learning and interactive play that invites anyone to aim for a world record. Included with regular museum admission. Locally presented by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

The PBR Teams Series brings a team-based twist to professional bull riding at Amerant Bank Arena, formerly known as FLA Live Arena. Teams face off in a series of matchups, with momentum shifting quickly as riders combine planning and split-second reactions. The competition unfolds like a tight meet rather than a slate of standalone rides, and every score can change the result. Just a few seconds in the chute can redefine a team’s night, making each ride count.

Turn a regular outing into a creative break with a paint and sip session in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted at Tripping Animals Taproom - Oakland Park, this relaxed experience pairs drinks with guided painting led by a local artist who keeps things easy and welcoming for beginners. Expect lively music, a social vibe, and plenty of laughs as you experiment with color and brushwork. All materials are included, from canvas and paints to brushes and an apron, and you will head home with a finished piece you created. It works well for a date night, an evening with friends, a team hangout, or some solo time to recharge.

This rooftop salsa party pairs dancing with skyline and intracoastal views, coastal breezes, and handcrafted cocktails as the sun dips over Hollywood Beach. DJ Franky Flow delivers an open-format Latin mix that blends salsa, bachata, and tropical rhythms. The bar features $14 Latin-inspired creations such as Candela with pineapple, lime, honey, and Saroche, Quimbara with passionfruit, grapefruit, and a sparkling finish, Idilio with elderflower, raspberry, and lemon, and Aguanile with melon, mint, lime, and Canaïma gin. Guests can dance with friends or take a breather between songs while enjoying a golden hour setting shaped by live beats and seaside views. Seating is first-come, first-served, and table reservations are handled separately.

Enjoy free Texas Hold'em at The Federal, set upstairs within the Baptist Health IcePlex. There is no buy-in and no registration fee. Participants can earn Rock N Roll Poker League points, win venue gift cards, and qualify for a seasonal Main Event with more than $2,000 in prizes. Player specials include 50 percent off house and draft beers as well as house wines. All skill levels are welcome, and the tables are run by friendly, professional dealers. Tips are appreciated. Expect great food, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed, social poker atmosphere.

Celebrated as a landmark ballet showcase in South Florida, this festival brings an expansive program featuring prestigious companies and acclaimed principal dancers that consistently captivate even the most discerning audiences. It has introduced residents and visitors across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami Beach to a broad spectrum of national and international ballet, with ensembles from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States, many appearing in the country for the first time. The event also opens the stage to local dance and ballet companies, giving them the chance to perform alongside world-renowned artists. Widely praised by both local and international media, it has elevated Miami’s standing as a destination where exceptional ballet talent is recognized and celebrated.

LFG Book Club hosts a discussion at Barnes & Noble Fort Lauderdale focused on The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch, a fantasy romance featuring magic, sharp banter, memorable characters, and a rivalry that may evolve into something more. The conversation will explore relationships, rivalries, and character chemistry, the story’s approach to magic and world building, themes of identity, belonging, and personal growth, how inclusion is woven into the narrative, and the funniest and sweetest moments. LFG Book Club highlights inclusive stories and offers a welcoming environment for readers to connect, exchange perspectives, and discover new favorites together.

Deep Purple performs live at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Experience a concert with the band at this Hollywood venue.

At Johnny's, guests can sing their favorite songs while a tiki bar offers a full range of drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed and social, centered on music and time with friends.