Broward County calendar

Through Nov. 5, at 8:30 a.m.

Fall 2015 Exhibition

Studio 18 in the Pines

The artists will interpret what the fall season means to them. Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines. 954-961-6067

Through Jan. 3, 2016

Transformation of Echo:World of Dreams

Young At Art Museum

This hyper-natural menagerie and sculptural installation by Fort Lauderdale-based artist Leah Brown captures the state of mind between something real and something imaginary with a fabric landscape and video projection.

$14. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or

Through Jan. 10

Pablo Picasso: Painted Ceramics and Works on Paper, 1931 – 1971

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. or

Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

Chefs for PACE Cook-Off

PACE Center for Girls Broward

Watch experienced chefs and their teams prepare a dish using a secret ingredient. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction and dessert. $100; $200 to cook with a chef. Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park. 954-561-6939 or

Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m.

Teacher Open House

Young At Art Museum

Event features a musical performance by artist-in-residence Chisseko Kondowe, snacks, chili and live art studio demonstrations. Young At Art Museum, 751 NW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or

Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m.

BFF (Building Fantastic Futures) Luncheon

Friends of MODS

Enjoy a champagne reception and silent auction from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch and the program. $70. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 1881 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. or

Friday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m.

Community Impact Awards

Impact Broward

The event honors individuals, companies and volunteers who positively impact the lives of Broward County residents. Includes a raffle. $65. Renaissance Hotel, 1230 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation. 954-484-7117 or

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, at 9 a.m., and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8 a.m.

Craft Show

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Show features handmade crafts, raffles, baked goods and lunch. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs. 954-753-3330 or

Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m.

Ghost Light Society Soirée ‘Havana Nights’

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy the sights and tastes of Cuba with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, savory and sweet treats, live entertainment and a silent auction. $150. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-468-3284 or

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Saturday, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m., and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.

Antiques and Collectibles Show

Southwest Focal Point Community Center

The event features antiques, plants, homemade meals, snacks and refreshments for purchase. $3; $5 for both days. Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-450-6888 or

Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Ronin Taiko Japanese Drum Troupe

Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center

Ronin Taiko takes guests on a musical journey into the life of the warrior Ronin. $35. Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-728-1019 or

Saturday, Oct. 10, at noon

Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis

Humane Society of Broward County

Event features doggy refreshments, activities and giveaways. Two-legged attendees will enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. $20. Historic Downtowner, 10 S. New River Drive E.,

Fort Lauderdale. 954-468-1541, ext. 205 or

Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m.

Art Talk: Amy de la Haye

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Haye will discuss “Cinderella’s Breeches and a Countess’s Gown: Curatorial Narratives of Women, War and Dress.”

$12. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-262-0204 or

Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Peter Pan Pirate Party

Historic Stranahan House Museum

Features crafts and sword-making. Advanced registration is required. $20 for one child and adult; $15 for additional family members. Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-4736 or

Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 a.m.

Caddyshack Revisited Golf Tournament

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

$2,500 for foursome. Grande Oaks Golf Club, 3201 W. Rolling Hills Circle, Davie. 954-537-1010 or

Thursday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m.

This One’s for the Girls! luncheon

Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary’s Women Owning Wellness (WOW!)

The event will feature select specialty boutiques where guests can shop for unique gifts, fashions and accessories. Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. $85, $100 and $150. 954-229-8562 or

Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Jerusalem Quartet

Bailey Hall

Enjoy the Jerusalem String Quartet as they play three master works: Haydn’s “Quartet in G-Major, Op. 77, No. 1;” Bartok’s “Quartet No. 5;” and Dvorak’s “Quartet in F-Major, Op. 96 (‘American’).” $12-$22. Bailey Hall, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6884, or

Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.

Casino Night

Gilda’s Club South Florida

Don’t miss an exciting evening of casino gaming, live and silent auction items, as well as cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner and desserts. Ferrari – Maserati of Fort Lauderdale, 5750 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $150. , 954-763-6776 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 a.m.

5K Run/Walk in Memory of Rahul Maheshwari

Light Ones Path

Rahul Maheshwari was in medical school when he was killed in a car accident one year ago. Funds from the marathon will be used to build a clinic in his name. $25 in advance; $30 race day. Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-461-7941 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 a.m.

5K Run, Walk & Roll

Schott Communities

The event will wind through Southwest Ranches on a USTAF certified course. Entrants can choose to participate in the timed 5K run or one-mile Walk & Roll. Schott Center, 6591 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City. $25. , 954-434-3306 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m.

Mini Muse: Lee Miller

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

The family education program for children, ages 5 to 10, will tour the exhibit “The Indestructible Lee Miller.” $10. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-262-0204 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m.

Art Fallout

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Connect with 20 of Fort Lauderdale’s art venues. The cafe will feature two-for-one wine, beer and light bites. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-262-0204 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

Chefs Helping the Homeless

Broward Partnership

Some of South Florida’s most renowned chefs will once again donate their culinary talents to provide an unforgettable dining experience for guests. This unique gastronomical evening begins with a private cocktail reception. Table hosts and their guests will then be whisked away in limousines to a luxurious private dining experience at one of the participating restaurants throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Fort Lauderdale Alpine Jaguar, 6606 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $2,500 (table of eight guests). , 954-832-7037 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.

Profiles in Leadership Gala

Leadership Broward Foundation

Six Broward County leaders will be honored for their talent and resources in helping to make Broward County a great place to live and work: Margaret Callihan, Traci Miller, Carlos Molinet, Robert Runcie, and Tom and Maureen Shea. Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. $200-$550. , 954-767-8866 or

Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m.

Broward County Plant Affair

Plantation Historical Society

Park admission $1.50. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.

954-797-2722

Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m.

NSU Series: Steven N. Gold, Ph.D

NSU Art museum Fort Lauderdale

Gold will discuss the psychological impact of trauma and its expression in art. $12. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-262-0204 or

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Monday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m.

Stranahan Stories: “Collecting Presidents” with Christopher Bigney

Historic Stranahan House Museum

Bigney will discuss the nation’s governmental history. Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. , 954-524-4736 or

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