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Posted November 5 2009

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The fall season has begun. This weekend, J.P. Tarvella presents Curtains; Stoneman Douglas presents Pippin, the Musical; and American Heritage presents Sweeney Todd. See details below.



Camelot Days

Medieval Festival

Nov. 14–15. Explore a kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters. Cheer for your favorite side at a live chess game. Eat like a king, shop for handcrafted treasures and enjoy games and rides. $12. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. 954-985-1980.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale National College Fair

Nov. 5–6. Meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, public and private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Register online at www.gotomyncf.com. 5–8:30 p.m., Thursday and 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday. Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-765-5900. Free.



Thursday, Nov. 5
Curtains

Nov. 5–7. A musical comedy about a leading lady's murder on the opening night of her curtain call. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday. Students, $10, $6. J.P. Taravella High, 10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. Visit www.taravelladrama.com.



Pippin, the Musical

Nov. 5–7. Enjoy the story of Charlemagne's son, Pippin, who tries to find his "corner of the sky" through a series of life experiences. 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Students, $12, $5. Stoneman Douglas High, 5901 Pine Island Road, Parkland. 754-322-2150.



Sweeney Todd

Nov. 5–7, 7:30 p.m. American Heritage presents a musical about the demon barber of Fleet Street. 12200 W. Broward Blvd., Sunrise. 954-472-2837.



St. Bonaventure Fall Fest

Nov. 5–8. Family Festival features rides, games and activities, International food court and live entertainment. St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1301 SW 136th Ave., Davie. 954-236-7981.



Friday, Nov. 6
Chris Evert/Raymond James Tennis Classic

Nov. 6–8. Chris Evert takes to the courts with celebrity friends Jon Lovitz, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, Matt Lauer, Chris and Bruce Jenner, Elizabeth Shue and others. For tickets, call 561-394-2400 or visit www.chrisevert.org. Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center, 201 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach. 561-243-7360.



Shadowkast

Also with Phinaes J. Whoopie, Remedy and Syndicatte. 9 p.m., O'Malley's Sports Bar and Grill, 1388 North State Road 7, Margate. 954-979-8540.



Traveling Vietnam Wall

Nov. 6–8. A 3/4-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Bailey Memorial Gardens, 7801 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale. 954-722-9000.



Saturday, Nov. 7
K9 Water Festival

Nov. 7–8. Bring Rover for a day in the water park! 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Paradise Cove, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-437-2650. $3 per dog per 50 minute session.



Self-Defense Course

for Teens

Teens ages 12-19 can participate in a reality-based self-defense and awareness training. Must wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. 1–3 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Registration required. 954-341-3900.



Teen Novel Writing

Challenge

Like to write poems, stories or songs? Want to meet other teens with similar interests? Join the challenge. Kickoff meeting for ages 13-17. 1–2 p.m., Alvin Sherman Library on NSU's main campus, 3301 College Ave., Davie. 954-262-5477 or www.nova.edu/library/main.



Handbag Sale/Benefit

10 a.m.–3 p.m., Westfield Broward (formerly Broward Mall). Buy a purse to support the Sun Sentinel's News in Education Program and Women in Distress. Prices starting as low as $1. Designer bags include Coach, Dooney Bourke, Fendi and others. 954-425-1354



Sunday, Nov. 8
Jamaican Jerk Festival

Fun, food, and music, Jamaican-style. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Advance tickets, $10; Day of, $20. 954-389-2000.