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Thursday, November 19

New Movie at Your Library
Watch the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic, a story of a girl who must make more money outside of her boring job to maintain her addiction to shopping. 2 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. 561-470-1600.

Clematis by Night: Ruling Mercury and Big Bang Radio
Come out tonight and hear two local bands. Ruling Mercury is an indie pop/rock band with a new five song EP, Kindle and Big Bang Radio has recently opened for Daughtry, The All American Rejects and The Strokes. Big Bang Radio fuses rock, fun and pop. 6 - 9:30 p.m. Centennial Square, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Free.

Friday, November 20

Movie in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a viewing of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in the park. 6 p.m. Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road. 954-545-6670.

The Blind Side Opens
Rated PG-13. Starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. A homeless African-American teen from a broken home, Oher is taken in by the Touhys, a wealthy white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to insightful self-discoveries of their own. For show times and locations visit www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment.com.

Broward County Fair
Nov. 20-29. There will be free admission, contests, student exhibits and livestock displays (on the second weekend). For a complete schedule and hours visit www.browardcountyfair.com or call 954-922-2224. Pompano Citi Center, US 1 and Copans Road, Pompano Beach. 954-943-4685. Free.

Planet 51 Opens
Rated PG. Starring Jessical Biel and Justin Long. An animated comedy revolving around American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker, who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a world reminiscent of a 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders...like Chuck! For show times and locations visit www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Opens
Rated PG-13. Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan digs deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of--only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. For show times and locations visit www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment.

Teen Fall Festival and Battle of the Bands
Come hear the best in local teen bands! For more for information call 561-393-7888. 5 - 9 p.m. Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561-451-3692. Free.

TheTalentFarm
Featuring And Then There Was You, Set It Off, Robots and Butterflies, Us Vs. Them and No Line. 6:30 p.m. The Talent Farm, 20911 Johnson Street, #111, Pembroke Pines. 954-438-3488. Presale, $10; At the door, $12.

Saturday, November 21

International Holiday Taste
Come as downtown West Palm Beach is transformed into a festive al fresco dining experience. Sample dishes from various downtown restaurants while enjoying live music and international dance performances. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 200 block of Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. 561-833-8873. Event is free and sample cost under $5 at each participating restaurant.

Dog-In Movies
Enjoy an outdoor screening where a fur-bag on four legs is the star. Tonight's screening will be the tear-jerker, My Dog Skip. 7 p.m. Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-525-3456. Free.

Benefit Fundraiser for Michael Brewer
Support a worthy cause while you get autographs by several Miami Dolphin players, participate in a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds will go to Michael Brewer, the local teenager who was set on fire last month. Noon-4 p.m. Galuppi's Restaurant and Patio Bar, 1101 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. 954-785-0226.

The 14th Fantasy of Lights 5K Run and 2.5-Mile Fitness Walk
An evening race set on a USA Track and Field-certified course illuminated with millions of lights and larger-than-life animated displays, the 5K course is flat, fast and ideal for setting a personal record. The 5K Run begins at 6 p.m., followed by the 2.5-Mile Fitness Walk at 7 p.m. Open registration is available at www.active.com – no paper registration is offered. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-968-3880. 5K Run, $20 per person; Fitness Walk, $17 per person.

23rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Health Walk
The run/walk will benefit the "Kith Straghn Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Drive" for needy families of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. The course runs north on A1A, to George Bush Boulevard, then back south to Anchor Park. Register online at www.splitsecondtiming.com or call Danielle at 561-243-7277. 6 a.m. Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-243-7352. Entry fee for runners is $25 ($20 for walkers) prior to race and $30(25 for walkers) for day of.

Martial Arts Kick-A-Thon
Students from United Martial Arts Center are expected to participate in a kick-a-thon charity event. The martial arts participants have gathered pledges based on their intent of completing 1,000 karate kicks during a One-hour timeframe. Donations will be given to 4Kids of South Florida. Come on out and cheer them on! 10 a.m. UMAC, 7962 W. Sample Road, Margate. 954-483-3551.

TheTalentFarm
Burn Your Bridges along with Never Have ! Ever also featuring Neurotic November, A Purpose Driven Life, The Faux Prodigy and Our Crustaceous Nemeis. 6:30 p.m. The Talent Farm, 20911 Johnson Street, #111, Pembroke Pines. 954-438-3488. $12.

Caliente! In Miami 2009 Latin Music Festival
Enjoy the sounds of Latin Music's top DJ's at the outdoors dance party on the Arena's East Plaza and see the fantastic salsa dance shows inside and outside the Arena. For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-777-1250. $41, $48, $93.

Tel Aviv at 100: A Festival of the Arts
The festivities include a prestigious lineup of performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center from Israel's most esteemed and influential performing artists. Tonight's act is The Idan Raichel Project - a band with multicultural blend African beats, Latin American rhythms and Middle Eastern soul. 8 p.m. Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. $30-$60.

Sunday, November 22

Eco-Craft Fair
Recyclables and "green" goods are all about at this fair. Come talk with the artists as they demonstrate their crafts and sell their material. Noon - 5 p.m. Secret Woods Park, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. 954-791-1030. Free.

Third Annual Tyler Scott Goldberg Sunset 5K Run/Walk
This run/walk will benefit the Tyler Scott Goldberg Foundation which was established to honor Tyler's life and memory by protecting children and their families from suffering devastating injuries. For more information on Tyler visit www.tylerscottgoldberg.com. To register call 954-253-2381 or visit www.splitsecondtiming.com. 4 p.m. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. 954-389-2000. Advance registration: Adults, $20; Youth, $15; Family of five, $40; Day of race: Adults, $25; Youth, $20.

Bicycle Through the Lights
Participants can leisurely bicycle through the Holiday Fantasy of Lights. Registration will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. Participants must provide their own bike. Other activities include bounce house, rock climbing wall and deejay music. For more information call 954-968-3880. 5:30 - 9 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-968-3880. $5 per person; The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children five and younger free) will be in effect.

Fushu Daiko at Sushi Blues Cafe
Sushi Blues Café presents a performance by traditional Japanese Taiko Drummers "Fushu Daiko." Make reservations so that you don't miss this powerful exhibition of ancient Japanese art and culture. 8:30 p.m. Sushi Blues/Blue Monk Lounge, 2009 Harrison St.. Hollywood. 954-929-9560.

Monday, November 23

Ballet Brika West African Dance Class
Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater mission is to assist youth and families in developing cultural awareness, harmonious balance and self-efficacy through their exposure to African artistic forms. Class accompanied by Moussa Soumah and Ballet Brika drummers. For more information call 954-687-5789 or visit www.balletbrika.com. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Willie Webb Sr. Park, 3601 NW 21st Street, Lauderdale Lakes. $5.

Wednesday, November 25

Holiday Fantasy of Lights
November 25-January 2. The 15th edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights is back! With three miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees the event is larger than ever blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations by Brandano Displays. Park opens at 6 p.m. daily. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-968-3880. $12 per car; $9 per car Monday-Wednesday; The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children five and younger free) will be in effect.

Old Dogs Opens
Rated PG. Starring John Travolta and Robin Williams. Best friends -- one unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor -- have their lives turned upside down when they're charged with the care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. They stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins leading to one catastrophe after another and to an understanding of what's really important in life. For show times and locations visit www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment.

Friday, November 27

The Nutcracker
November 27 and 28. Florida Classical Ballet Theatre will present Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Performing in this classic ballet will be the company's new professional dancers, Lily Ojea and Marshall Levin, along with guest artists and pre-professional dancers. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Eissey Theatre, 3160 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-207-5900. Center Orchestra, $32; Side Orchestra, $27; Balcony, $22.

Walk the Turkey Trail
November 27-29. When you arrive at the zoo, you'll be given a chart that tells you how many calories are in each item of a typical Thanksgiving meal. Starting at the entrance gates, the zoo will be marked with mile, half and quarter mile markers so you can keep track of the miles you need to walk to burn off your Thanksgiving dinner! 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. 305-251-0400.

Sunday, November 29

Tenth Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Fest
The artists will line the streets of Pineapple Grove with their professional display booths, transforming the area into a first-class outdoor art gallery. The public can meet and talk with the artists personally, asking questions about their art and inspirations. The media represented include paintings, sculptures, photos, glass, wood, jewelry, collage, and ceramics. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pineapple Grove Arts District, Delray Beach. 561-279-9952. Admission, free.

Chris Brown in Concert
For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. Revolution, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-727-0950. $30.