UPCOMING EVENTS
Some People Just Want More! Materialists is a Summer fun film from Director Celine Song, starring Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Marin Ireland. A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Great way to beat the summer heat in the cool cinema with some treats and sweets. Concessions include popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer and wine.
In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to join us for a powerful celebration of freedom, expression, and Black cultural legacy through the arts. The Juneteenth Sessions will feature two impactful workshops: a spoken word session led by artist Marlo Vashti, and an energizing step dance workshop led by the incredible Mike Wood.
Enjoy free admission from 12-4 PM on the 3rd Sunday of every month to explore different mediums through drop-in art making activities designed to appeal to all ages. This month we are celebrating Father's Day with a special presentation of Pablo Cano's Musical Marionettes at 1:00 PM and a hands-on activity from 12-4 PM with Jim Hammond, puppet master for Broadway’s The Lion King.
Join us for a prelude to the Hollywood Art Walk with a complimentary Champagne Welcome and Curated Gallery Tour. After the Center Gallery Tour, explore more of Downtown Hollywood. The Art Walk occurs the 3rd Saturday night of the month from 6 - 10 PM with an Artisan Market and Live Music, 6 PM Mural Project Walking Tour, 7 PM Choose954 Guided Gallery Tour and 9 PM FREE Magic Show by local Hollywood Legend Magic Jack at Cinema Paradiso.
Gen QueerZ gives voice to eight college/university students in South Florida who are part of Generation Z, the first generation of LGBTQ+ people to be “out” while attending school and living at home. Produced by the Center in partnership with Safe Schools South Florida, the film will air at 7:30 PM on June 24 on WPBT-Channel 2 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties and 5:30 PM on June 26 on WXEL-Channel 42 reaching the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast. Live streaming can be viewed at www.wpbt2.org/live/tv/ and wxel.org/live-tv/.
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Join Tal Cohen of The Vintage on Harrison at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center as he presents a tasting experience from the best wine regions in the world, this time Spain! He explores not only the region and vintners, but the history, geography, geology and ecology that influences production. Ticket includes an 8+ wine tasting and tapas bites
PAST EVENTS
MY HOLLYWOOD PRIDE FREE ARTS! DAY
January 26, 2025
Create Your Rainbow Family Tree
Participants joined a drop-in art-making activity and viewed the award-winning Open Dialogues films. 1 pm - Stories from the LGBTQ Community | 2 pm - Queer Allies | 3 pm - Gen QueerZ
50th ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF EVENT
January 17, 2 025
Celebrated 50 years of art and culture in South Florida with performances by our students, local dancers, poets, musicians, and surprise guests from the Open Dialogues film series.
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'.
OPENING RECEPTION
January 25, 2025
In My Own World features more than 50 works of art in a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography. These Outsider, or untrained, artists have struggled with mental illness and used their creativity to heal and to communicate.
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.
FREE ARTS! DAY
January 19, 2025
Explore the Xavier Riddle + Early Voices Exhibition with drop-in art activities, a book reading, and a signing by New York Times award-winning author Brad Meltzer.
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.
PAST FUNDRAISERS
