The galleries will be closed December 25 + January 1 for the holidays.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
50th Anniversary Kick-Off
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7 pm
Join the Center in celebrating 50 years of elevating art and culture experiences for residents and visitors in South Florida by honoring key stakeholders who contributed to the success and longevity. Enjoy a medley of performances by the Center Encore! troupe, poet Darius Daughtry, jazz pianist Phil Dunlap, and violinist Ian Mann.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
EXPLORE THE WORLD OF XAVIER RIDDLE + EARLY VOICES EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Xavier Riddle drop-in art-making activities
exploring inspirational people in history.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 12 - 4 pm
2 - 3 pm | Book reading and signing by New York Times award-winning author Brad Meltzer.
THE ART OF WINE SERIES
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 2 pm
Tickets: Members $30 | Future Members $45
Join Tal Cohen of The Vintage on Harrison for a wine tasting with selections from top global regions, paired with a demo on regional fare. Cohen, known for his passion for sustainable, small producers, will guide guests through a flight of 5 wines from France. Guests can also purchase their favorite bottles to take home.
PAST EVENTS
OPENING RECEPTION
December 18, 2024
COMMUNITY GALLERY
IN LIVING COLOR showcases art that pulses with creativity and brings together works that highlight the expressive potential of different mediums.
STAGE KIDS, ENCORE! + ARTS CLUB
WINTER SHOWCASE
December 14, 2024
The Center’s Fall Showcase featuring selections from The Wizard of Oz and Wicked performed by the Stage Kids and ENCORE! troupes as well as the Arts Club visual arts exhibition.
ART OF DRAG
November 14, 2024
Drag superstars and dazzling divas lit up the stage at the Center’s Art of Drag fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale (soon to be Aquaplex). The event featured performances by local leaders, the Aquanettes, and Michael Dean as Cher, supporting the Center’s mission to elevate the arts in South Florida.
LOVESONG
October 19 – November 3, 2024
LOVESONG imaginatively and grippingly explores universal themes, including long term love, aging, memory, and mortality.
RECEPTION
December 15, 2024
COMMUNITY GALLERY Hosted by Gina Alzate and The Adults with Abilities Program at Seagull Alternative High School.
Math in Nature
OPENING RECEPTION
November 23, 2024
Restrepo strives to capture vivid experiences within his paintings. Each brushstroke and colored pencil line weaves a personal narrative, blending elements of multiple stories into a cohesive hybrid and unified tale.
FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAY
November 17, 2024
Juan Sebastian Restrepo led a vibrant workshop that ignited your creativity! Participants explored the fascinating world of color theory through dynamic, hands-on activities using colored construction paper.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
October 22 – November 23, 2024
THINKIING CAP THEATRE
ONLINE - SOLD OUT
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | A Playwriting Workshop Series & Public Performance
FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAY
December 15, 2024
Guest joined Jennifer Love Gironda for a hands-on workshop exploring mixed-media fiber sculpture! Using simple knots and recycled materials, participants created unique pieces inspired by the work of Zipporah Camille Thompson, a featured artist in the 2024 Southern Prize & State Fellowships for Visual Arts exhibition.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS: A Pop-Up Play Reading of New Short Plays
November 23, 2024
Thinking Cap Theatre hosted a special pop-up play reading of brand-new short plays written during TCT's 2024 Playwriting Workshop Series, 'Animal Encounters'.
ART OF WINE
November 9, 2024
Italy + Stuzzichini
The tasting experience is accompanied by a short demonstration on preparing regional fare that pairs well with wine. Each session includes light bites accompanied by a flight of 5 wines and a custom design wine charm station. Guests can takeaway their favorite bottles.
FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAY
October 20, 2024
David Zalben took participants on an exhilarating journey into the world of wire crafting! They mastered dynamic techniques for sculpting, jewelry making, and wire art, all while watching David bring his favorite wire sculptures to life right before their eyes.
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