Lots of events in Pompano, Plantation, Pembroke Pines and other towns offer free live performances featuring popular local talent. Often food trucks are on site.
Some events feature interesting extras, such as artisan vendors. In Pembroke Pines, entertainment includes a featured artist painting live.
These free events are ideal for frugal family-friendly fun, romantic dates and solo excursions.
For some events, especially events in West Broward, parking is free. For others, parking fees apply.
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November 13 ArtsPark Live, Swing Dancing with professionals & novices, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. featuring live entertainment including The Swing All-Stars, ArtPark on Hollywood Boulevard & Federal Highway, Hollywood, free
Free Outdoor Music West Broward
WestonNights
Private Stock performs 80s, 90s & Latin hits for WestonNights 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. November 20, with free entry. Fun is at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston 33326. For information, dial 954-389-4321 or online. No alcohol. Food vendors on site. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs
Rock The Park
Rock The Park in Plantation includes live entertainment & food trucks & free entry
- December 3 Turnstiles
- January 7 Yacht Rock
- February 4 Southern Blood
- March 4 Higher Ground
- April 1 Havoc 305
Venue: Central Park in Plantation
Tunes ‘N Trucks
Tunes ‘N Trucks events are offered in fall, winter and spring. Feel fee to supply your own portable seats or blankets. Participating food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Music is at 7 p.m.
- January 14 Havoc 305, Top 40, Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4600
- February 4 Luna Live, Latin & reggae, City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise
- March 11 Samantha Russell Band, Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4600
- April 8 Motowners, Motown, Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4600
- May 13 The Rock Show, 60s – 80s, Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351, 954-747-4600
- June 17 LaVie Music, Jazz and R&B, City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise
Information is on the Sunrise website or 954-747-4600
Outdoor Events in East Broward
Free
Friday Night Sound Waves features live entertainment oceanside. Usually, artisan vendors are on site.
For information on who is performing, read Friday Night Sound Waves offers free live entertainment & vendors oceanside
Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316
Recommended parking, Las Olas Beach Parking Garage. Parking fees apply.
Old Town Untapped
Entertainment, food trucks, & art vendors are featured at Old Town Untapped events in downtown Pompano Beach.
Festivities are 6 p.m. – 10 p.m first Fridays, with free entry. For who’s performing, read Old Town Untapped
Venue: NE 1st Street and North Flagler Avenue & Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First Street, Pompano 33060
Jazz In The Pines
Live jazz is featured. Events include a distinctive element — a local artist painting live.
Events include
- Sound of Vision & live painting with Marcos Conde 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. November 21
- Cachi & Salsa Ensemble, live painting with Michelle Mikaela Vazquez, Yuhmi Collective 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. December 19
Events are at City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025
Hollywood Beach Bandshell
Lovely and fun outdoor oceanfront venue on Hollywood Broadwalk. Free live entertainment usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays
Hollywood Beach Bandshell, 320 Johnson Street, Hollywood 33019
For who’s performing when, read Free live music Hollywood Beach bandshell
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Jazz Brunch
First Sundays, Jazz Brunch on Riverwalk, features live entertainment at different points along the New River. If you’d like, pack your own picnic or purchase food from area restaurant vendors. Feel free to bring portable seats or blankets. Leashed pets are permitted. Parking fees apply. Directions & Parking map from city of Fort Lauderdale. For information, 954-828-5363 or website .
The website usually features information on which artists are performing for each event.
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