From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Teenlink Events Calendar

2/08

Allstar Weekend in Concert 5:30 p.m., Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $19. 954-449-1025.

2/09

Home Grown Concert Series Magic Bus will perform British Invasion music featuring songs of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Who. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. 7-8:30 p.m., Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Free. 954-545-6620 or visit Coconutcreek.net/events.

Proof of Heroes Through March 3. See this awesome collection of nearly 300 comic book covers of Julius Schwartz word during the 1950s and '60s. Superheroes on display will include the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Batman and the Atom. Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery inside Tate's, 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill. Free. 954-748-0181.

Stop! The Violence Video Contest The Mosaic Theatre of Plantation invites high school students to submit a two- to five-minute original video on the topic of anti-bullying. Be as creative as possible! Must be submitted by April 2. Finalists will be announced in May. Email the video file or link to VideoContest@mosaictheatre.com. Call 954-577-8243.

Virginia Key GrassRoots of Music and Dance Feb. 9-12. An awesome four-day GrassRoots musical festival packed with four stages where more than 50 bands will perform. Stay over night, all four days or attend for one day only, it's up to you. Event highlights include a Kid's Village, an event space for children's entertainment. An array of workshop including classes in yoga, fiddle and swing dance will take place. Shop craft vendors and express yourself under the dance tent will a variety of dance styles like Ruda, Salsa and Zydeco will go down. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami. A variety of ticket packages are available for purchase. For tickets and event details visit Virginiakeygrassroots.com or call 786-332-4620.

2/10

Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival Feb. 10-12. Experience Greek culture, dance, must and authentic food without leaving the country at this three-day event. Noon-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 815 NE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $5. 954-467-1515 or visit Fortlauderdalegreekfestival.org.

Delray Beach Garlic Fest Feb. 10-12. A three-day food festival celebrating all things garlic including special recipes and garlic ice cream, live music, rides, cooking competitions, a Garlic University and a play area for the kids. 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, along North Swinton Ave and 1 East Atlantic Ave., Downtown Delray Beach. $10. Visit Dbgarlicfest.com.

L2L Open House L2L will offer teens advice on obtaining money for college at this event. Free root beer will be served. 4-7 p.m., Rocketown, 371 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. $15; $10 with student ID; $25 VIP backstage pass. 954-786-1116.

Smart Stage Matinee The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Improvised Shakespeare! in the Amaturo Theater at 10 a.m. Using audience suggestion, the Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. 10 a.m., 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222 or visit Browardcenter.org. Tickets are $5.50-$6.

2/11

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam See monster trucks roll take the spotlight at this international racing series featuring three main events: the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. and the main show will begin at 7 p.m. Sun Life Stadium, 2269 NW 199th St., Miami. $18-$35. 800-745-3000 or visit Monsterjam.com.

Improvised Shakespeare! workshop Prepare for the Ren Fest with a a free workshop with the Improvised Shakespeare Company at 5 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Participants will learn the basic rules of Elizabethan dialogue and then create their own contemporary scenes. For example, a teenager saying he cannot go see the latest movie with a friend until he finishes his homework becomes "I am bound as a prisoner is. My father and mother have forbid me such pleasures 'til I complete the Herculean tasks that the academy has set before me." To register, call 954-254-9172. Free.

Improvised Shakespeare! performance 7:30 p.m. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Improvised Shakespeare! in the Amaturo Theater as part of the Off-Broadway Series. Using audience suggestion, the Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style which might be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we've come to expect from the pen of the great Bard. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $25 and $35. Call 954-462-0222 or get tickets online at www.browardcenter.org.

Sleigh Bells in Concert 8 p.m., Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $22. 954-449-1025.

20th Florida Renaissance Festival Feb. 11 through March 11. Experience the glory of the Renaissance era as the Royal Court characters and peasants come to life bringing event goers five-weekends of sword fighting, merry making and period-themed entertainment. The festival will feature an enchanted crafts village, hundreds of performers clad in period garb complete with charming English accents, a dragon maze, rides, hearty food and mystical creatures. Come dressed in period clothing. 10 a.m. until sunset, Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. $17. 1-888-695-0888 or visit Ren-fest.com.

2/12

Culture Vultures A hands-on class and exploration of color and patterns and how they relate to culture and geography in our lives. 2-4 p.m., Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-262-4513.

Girls Day Out A Hello Kitty-themed pampering party that will include manicures, makeup and hair styling stations and glitter tattoos. Sparkling apple juice and cookies will be served. Participants will receive a goody bag and a ten percent discount on future makeovers. Event proceeds will benefit Kids in Distress. Noon-6 p.m., Sanrio Surprises at the Promenade Coconut Creek, 4425 Lyons Road #102, Coconut Creek. $20 per person, all inclusive package. 954-205-4045.

The Scream Out Loud CD Release Tour Scream Out Loud will play along with Wake Up Atlantic. 6:30 p.m., The Talent Farm, 20911 Johnson St. #111, Pembroke Pines. $12. 954-438-3488 or visit TheTalentFarm.com.

2/13

Atemi-Ryu Karate Learn karate while developing your self-confidence, discipline and respect. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. $40 per person per month. 954-357-8811.

2/14

Sweetheart Dance Cupids ages 12-16 are invited to this Valentine's-themed dance. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. 6:30-9 p.m., Sunview Park, 1500 SW 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-791-1040.

2/16

Brandi Carlile in Concert 7:30 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $26. 954-564-1074.

Kelly Clarkson in Concert 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $55-$90. 954-797-5531.

2/17

Movie in the Park Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch an outdoor showing of, "Transformers: Dark of The Moon," a rated PG-13 film. 6:30 p.m., 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Free. 954-545-6670 or visit Coconutcreek.net/events.

VNV Nation in Concert 8 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $20. 954-564-1074.

Yonder Mountain String Band 7:30 p.m., Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $18.99. 954-449-1025.

2/18

Ladybug Release Weekend Release tens of thousands of ladybugs at the brand new Science Park. Learn about ladybug myths and folklore and how they survive in the wild. Noon-4 p.m., Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. Program is free with paid museum admission.

Mardi Gras Bash New Orleans-based star Glen David Andrews will perform in concert. 7-10 p.m., 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 954-921-2980.

Teen Link Weekend at the 20th Florida Renaissance Festival Feb. 18-19. Bring your high school ID and the coupon seen in this Teen Link's issue to get in to the festival for free. 10 a.m. until sunset, Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 1-888-695-0888 or visit Ren-fest.com.

2012 Bullympics at TY Park An annual charitable competition in which owners guide their pet bulldogs through an obstacle course. Event proceeds will benefit bulldog rescue group Buddies Thru Bullies. Register at 10 a.m.; Games begin at 11 a.m. and will take place at Pavilions #5 and #6, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. $15 plus $1.50 park admission. 305-666-8870 or visit BuddiesThruBullies.org.

2/20

Food Truck Invasion A collections of food trucks will takeover Young circle from 5:30 to 10 p.m., 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500.

2/21

BMX Bike Night A night dedicated to BMX bikers of all ages. 7:45-9:45 p.m., 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. 954-357-5150.

The Talent Farm Man Overboard, Handguns, Seahaven, Candy Hearts and A Run For The Coast will hit the stage. 6 p.m., 20911 Johnson St. #111, Pembroke Pines. $12. 954-438-3488 or visit TheTalentFarm.com.

Tyga: Careless World Tour 8 p.m., Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $19. 954-449-1025.

2/22

Andy Grammer in Concert 7 p.m., Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $13. 954-564-1074.

2/23

Diana Ross in Concert 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $50-$115. 954-797-5531.

The Saw Doctors in Concert 7 p.m., Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $19. 954-449-1025.