FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – While April may bring cold showers to other parts of the country, the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District in sunny Fort Lauderdale is showering visitors and local residents alike with endless cultural opportunities. In April, The District partners – Broward Center for the Performing Arts, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Historic Stranahan House Museum and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens – are pleased to offer many events and activities for all ages, including:
April is the perfect time to take a Guided House Tour of the Historic Stranahan House Museum. Tours take place daily throughout April at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Guests can learn about Fort Lauderdale’s founding through a visit to this enchanting, beautifully-preserved home. They will learn about the birth of Fort Lauderdale through the lives of two extraordinary people and the homestead they created, which to this day serves as an enduring legacy for historic preservation. For more information, visit www.stranahanhouse.org/visit.
Historic Stranahan House Museum
On Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., sweet jazz melodies will float along the Riverwalk during the JM Lexus Sunday Jazz Brunch. The Sunday Jazz Brunch offers a free day of concerts, unique vendors and local delicacies along the stunning New River. Everyone is invited to celebrate the culture, including well-behaved, leashed pets. Guests can bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to enjoy a full day along the New River. Those looking for a great brunch spot can head over to Marti’s New River Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit
At the Thursday, April 16, 6–8 p.m. Book Signing with author Keith Mitzner, author-in-residence at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, attendees can purchase a copy of Mitzner’s book, “Tom Bryan and Other Movers and Shapers of Early Fort Lauderdale,” and have it signed. In the book, Mitzner, details the origins, history, and qualities of Broward County beginning with its key player, Tom Bryan. Proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Historical Society. Held at the New River Inn Museum of History. For more details about the book, visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org.
Wine and food lovers will enjoy NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s Art of Wine & Food Series evening, “The Rain in Spain,” on Thursday, April 16 from 6–8 p.m. The evening will focus on Spanish wines from Marques de Riscal, pairing them with light bites to complement the Spanish flavors, presented by Jose Luis Muguiro. $40 per person; $25 for members Patron level and above. RSVP by email or at 954-262-0204. For more information, visit nsuartmuseum.org.
It’s a Spring Fling at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.! This day for the entire family will be filled with music and activities. Special pricing of $10 for adults, and free for children 12 years and younger. Find out more at www.bonnethouse.org.
What better place is there to “bust myths” than at the Sunday, April 26, 7 p.m. “MythBusters: Jamie and Adam Unleashed” performance at Broward Center for the Performing Arts? It’s perfect for the whole family. The hosts of the Discovery Channel’s hit show “MythBusters” take the stage to unleash their signature brand of explosive experimentation with audience participation, rocking videos and behind-the scenes stories. Called “the best science show on television,” the Emmy®-nominated TV series inspired a new generation of science fans to inquire, interact and get psyched about science. For more details and pricing, visit browardcenter.org/events.
These and many more April activities are highlighted on The District’s vibrant, award-winning consumer website, www.riverwalkae.com, a one-stop resource for those planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale or locals who want to see what’s happening in the area.
