From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Things 2do this week

October 22 2008

Movie premieres, concert listings, volunteer opportunities and more.

Wednesday Dec. 3

Connect To Protect Yourself: Yo! You Got Skills?

Spoken word, rap and graffiti artists are wanted, ages 13-19. Prizes will be awarded in each category. 5¡V7:30 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-765-4544. ƒ| Broward Magnet Programs 2009 Showcase

5¡V9 p.m., Broward County Convention Center. Sudents and parents can preview the variety of programs offered in Broward County, which range from performing and the visual arts to pre-med and pre-law. Students planning to apply to a magnet program should bring a copy of their latest report card and FCAT scores. 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 754-321-2380.ƒ|

Belly Dance Class

5:30¡V6:30 p.m. T.Y. Park / Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. 954-985-1980. $12/class, $100 for a 10-class pass.

Thursday Dec. 4

The Mayhem Poets

Young writers combine poetry with hip-hop rhythms to inspire audience members at this exciting spoken word poetry slam. 7:30 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. ƒ| 100-Foot Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 p.m. Old School Square on Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m., Santa Claus arrives at 6 p.m. 561-279-1380. ƒ|

Annie

Including Broadway hits It's a Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and N.Y.C. Continues through Dec. 7. Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. $25-$62.

The Quest For Kuumba

6 p.m., The Old Dillard Museum. Kuumba is Swahili for creativity. Three women put their creative talents on display in a celebration of African-American Kuumba. A musical Spoken Word concert begins at 6:30 p.m., 1009 NW 4th St., Fort Lauderdale. 754-322-

Friday Dec. 5

Cadillac Records Opens

Rated R. Starring Adrien Brody and Beyonce Knowles. Cadillac Records chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. For show times and locations, visit www.sunsentinel.com/entertainment.

Pick-Up Basketball

7¡V9 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. 954-747-4600. $5 for Sunrise residents, $10 for non-residents.

Jason Mraz in concert

Fillmore at Gleason, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300.

POE! POE! POE!

The cast will deliver up Poe's most famous and spine-tingling classics with something for everyone: tragedy, comedy and fantasy. 7¡V8:30 p.m., Sol Children's Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 561-447-8829.

Saturday Dec. 6

Alonzo Mourning book signing

Meet NBA superstar, Olympic gold medalist and kidney transplant recipient Alonzo Mourning as he signs copies of his new book, Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph. 3 p.m., Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408. ƒ| Talent Competition for Teens

The Ninth Annual Starz of the Future and Sixth Annual Battle of the Bands hopefuls will have an opportunity to compete for cash prizes, sponsored goods, recognition and a showcase at the 2009 South Florida Fair & Americraft Expo in West Palm Beach. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Also Sunday. 561-793-0333. ƒ|

American Red Cross Babysitter Training

This course helps you develop skills in basic childcare, safety and safe play, and first aid. Bring your own lunch and a drink. 9 a.m.¡V4 p.m., Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. 954-747-4646. $57. . Kayak for Beginners

Basic kayak skills from basic stroke to how to paddle long distances as well as sea-kayaking & safety skills. Advance registration required. 9¡V11 a.m. Holland Park, 801 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

Woodstock Arts & Crafts Festival

Two-day festival also features food and family entertainment. 9 a.m., Welleby Park, 1100 NW 44th St., Sunrise. Also tomorrow. 954-747-4600.

Children's Theatre Auditions For Beatles Revue concert and Cinderella. 2¡V 4 p.m., Sol Children's Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Also Sunday, 10 a.m.¡Vnoon. Call for more information, 561-447-8829.

No Snow Ball Winter is here but the snow isn't, so CityPlace and 97.9 WRMF will be hosting a free concert featuring the Plain White T's and Leslie Roy. 7p.m., CityPlace Plaza, 700 S. Rosemary Ave.,West Palm Beach.

Buzz Bake Sale With Red, Saving Abel, Flobots, Hawthorne Heights, Saliva, Atreyu, Shinedown and Avenged Sevenfold. 10 a.m., Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach. 561-966-3309.

Jars of Clay in Concert 7:30 p.m. Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. 954-946-2402.

Marc Salem's Mind Games and All that Jazz This show explores how the mind recognizes music and sound using hilarious, astounding and mystifying mental exercises. 7:30 p.m. Broward Amaturo, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

South Florida Parenting Holiday Show

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dolphin stadium. More than 200 activities, including a Snow Tubing hill, paddle boats, rock wall, Marlins batting cage, Junior Dolphins Training Camp, Hanukah area and more. Also Sunday. www.sfparenting.com.

Sunday Dec. 7

Hollywood Dream Car Classic

10 a.m.¡V3 p.m. Downtown Hollywood, Tyler St. to West Dixie Highway, then east on Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.

Hazardous Haul Off

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. Drop off paint, TVs, cell phones, computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, household cleaners, tires, auto batteries, rechargeable batteries and more.

Tuesday Dec. 9

Swim Classes

The Delray Beach Parks & Recreation Department is offering individual instructional swim lessons affiliated with the American Red Cross. Continues for four weeks. Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. 561-243-7356. $40.

BMX Bike Night

5-10 p.m. Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. 954-437-2600.

Wednesday Dec. 10

Teen poetry Coffeehouse

Open mic poetry reading with refreshments and social time. Prizes are awarded for best original poetry. Come to read, or just to listen. 7-8 p.m., Richard C. Sullivan Public Library, 500 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors. 954-390-2195.

Books Make Bucks

4–8 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Book fair benefits Atlantic High. Events include musical performances, poetry readings and autograph signings by Atlantic High's football team. Part of the proceeds will benefit the school. Open to the public.