The Broward Public Library Foundation will be holding LitLIVE! at the Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale on April 17 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. as part of the Broward Public Library Foundation’s 37th Annual Literary Feast which supports literacy programs for children and adults. Free and open to the public, the Literary Feast authors will participate in three panel discussions divided into Fiction, Nonfiction, and Mystery in the Auditorium at the Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, followed by book sales and signings. For more information, visit bplfoundation.org/litlive

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale will be holding The Music of Diane Bish on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the music and legacy of Coral Ridges Organist Emeritus, Diane Bish with an evening of organ, choir and orchestra. Featuring some of her most well-known pieces performed on the Ruffatti organ. Tickets cost range between $0 and $32. To register, visit https://brushfire.com/crpc/bish/626150/tickets

Swim Across America will be holding its 5th Annual Open Water Swim at Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada on April 18 from 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The swim raises funds for critical cancer research and supports its local beneficiary Miami Cancer Institute. Since its first Florida Keys swim in 2022, Swim Across America - Florida Keys has raised more than $450,000 to fight cancer. This event proudly welcomes swimmers, volunteers (land and water), spectators, supporters and Olympians from near and far for this inspiring community swim. Swim lengths are ½-mile, 1-mile or 2-miles. There is also a fun […]

South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, 2200 SW 10th St, Deerfield Beach will be holding its Brighter Days Block Party on April 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the South Florida Bible College Block Party 2026! Join a fun-filled gathering where community and faith come together. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, meet new people, support local businesses, and enjoy great music in an atmosphere full of joy and good vibes. Food trucks, live music, community, and a special concert by Blessing Offor at the SFBC Block Party 2026! Registration is FREE. […]

The Broward Public Library Foundation will be holding A Night of Literary Feasts at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale on April 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The event begins with a Welcome Reception, underwritten by JM Family Enterprises, with all featured authors and includes an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and book sales with signings in the Las Olas Ballroom at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. At 7:30 p.m. guests travel to a variety of upscale restaurant and private home locations around Fort Lauderdale for dinners […]

Voices for Children of Broward will be holding its annual Capes & Courage Soaring for Children Gala at The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale on April 18 from 6 - 10:30 p.m. The Soaring for Children Gala marks a new chapter for Voices as it elevates the signature annual event in honor of the organization’s 15th anniversary. While past years have featured intimate gatherings, this year’s celebration will be a glamorous gala, an unforgettable evening of purpose, connection and community spirit. South Florida’s top community leaders, philanthropists and changemakers will enjoy an evening filled with powerful moments, uplifting stories […]

Arc Culinary, 10250 NW 53rd St, Sunrise will be holding its A Study in Short Rib on April 18 at 7 p.m. The four-course menu features a short rib croquette with crispy braised short rib, a micro-herb salad, citrus salt and lime-garlic aioli; a short rib agnolotti cooked with pho broth essence, crispy shallots, charred onions, scallions and lime oil; potato gnocchi with short rib estofado, red wine and tomato reduction, roasted garlic, parmesan and charred scallions; and caramel flan for dessert. Tickets for “A Study in Short Rib” chef experience dinners are $102 for the chef’s table or $92 […]

A star-studded gathering of celebrities, ministry leaders, and elected officials will kick off America Reads the Bible, a week-long, nationwide Scripture-reading event commemorating America’s 250th birthday, with a live-streamed opening celebration at National Community Church, 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003 on April 18 at 7 p.m. Great American Pure Flix has the honor of streaming the 90-minute opening celebration, which will feature some of the nation’s most recognizable voices sharing personal stories about the transformative impact of the Bible in their lives. Participating in the opening ceremony are Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle), representatives from Congress […]

The Association of Related Churches will be holding its 2026 ARC Conference at Seacoast Church - Mount Pleasant, 750 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464 from April 21 - 22. ARC Church will be celebrating 25 years of planting churches, building leaders, and advancing the Kingdom together. This anniversary celebration will honor leaders and ministry partners who have invested in the global church planting movement and helped support the launch of more than 1,180 churches since ARC’s founding in 2000. The ARC Conference is an annual event designed for pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and emerging leaders to […]