🌞 Fleet Week, Classic rock, free museums, and what the heck is an #iffermation?

Goooood morning... Fort Lauderdale 🌞

We've got the news you need to know for this week's breakdown:

• The Jets have flown away, but it is still Fleet Week!
• Free admission to the museum
• Classic rock and watch the race oceanside

And most importantly... HAPPY STAR WARS DAY (May the 4th be with you!)

Events You Won't Want To Miss This Week:

*Stories are notated as (Free) to participate, or ($$) if they require paid access. We will always let you know if something is paid or sponsored.

>> This week is Fleet Week in Fort Lauderdale. This is your chance to tour the ships. And don't miss the Navy Band's Farewell Concert on Saturday, May 7th at Las Olas Oceanside Park. (Free)

>> Thursday is Sunny Days and Starry Nights at the NSU Art Museum again. Visitors enjoy free Museum admission on every first Thursday of the month from 11 am to 7 pm with 2-for-1 wine all day happy hour in the Museum Cafe. (Free)

>> Lot's happening at MODS (the Museum of Discovery & Science) this weekend. Free admission courtesy of Bank of America, a one-of-a-kind breakfast with the Otters, and the annual Asian-Pacific Heritage Celebration (not to be missed). (Free and Paid)

>> "Saturdays might be alright for fighting" (see what I did there, Elton 😉) but here in the FTL we are nice on Fridays. Friday Night Sound Waves is back with Mr. Nice Guy - South Florida's ambassadors of classic rock. 6:30-9:30pm at Las Olas Oceanside Park. See the picture below for easy parking. (Free)

>> On Sunday, MASS District is hosting the Sunny Side Market for Mother's Day. Shop the artisans booths and farmer's market goods from Noon to 4pm at the intersection of N Flagler Drive and Sunrise Blvd, 844 NE 4th Ave. (Free)

>> You've probably heard the F1 Grand Prix is coming to South Florida. But did you know there will be a three day (May 6-8) Beach Party to watch the race, with Food Trucks, Simulators, Yoga, and a movie night. Lot's to see and do... so get to Las Olas Oceanside Park FAST this weekend! (Free)

>> Next Wednesday (May 11th) join us for a special showing of Seven Days in May at Savor Cinema. Following the film, join us in the courtyard for what will be a politically charged round table discussion led by Broward Library's Cinema Dave on how 60 year later, the novel and film's topics resonate with the headlines of recent years. 

(Free admission for FFFTL subscribers; Use the code 7daysnopay )

Featured Fort Lauderdale

There is SO much to learn and love about our fair city. We thought you would enjoy a weekly does of "did you know's" to whet your water-cooler conversations.

Not sure how or where to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend? Our friends at the Visitors Bureau have you covered and are great at making the FTL attractive to "Everyone under the sun!"

Check out their Mother's Day Guide with lot's of ideas to shop or take mom out for a special brunch.

So... You Think You Know Fort Lauderdale?

There is SO much to learn and love about our fair city. We thought you would enjoy a weekly does of "did you know's" to whet your water-cooler conversations.

Did you know... Greater Fort Lauderdale is more than one city?

Greater Fort Lauderdale refers to all of Broward County in its entirety. The county which, according to the 2019 census, is the 17th most populated county in the US, consists of 31 municipalities.

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Want to talk education and what it means to turn things upside down?

Join the Courage To Grow May Book Club. We will be meeting 3x over the month of May to read and discuss this seminal book that is revolutionizing the concept of what it means to go to school.

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America's Top Team Fort Lauderdale is gearing up for Summer Camps.

American Top Team Fort Lauderdale Summer camp has been going on for more than 14 years . Day campers will spend their time learning and practicing jiu-jitsu and self-defense with Master Junior Fernandes (ATT FTL leader and coach) and staff members.

Master Junior Fernandes and his team will help your child learn more about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique, the fun way! This camp is great not only for beginners but also for current students to learn fundamental techniques and improve competition skills.

Our summer camp is for 4 -12 year olds and will include a variety of ground based jiu-jitsu techniques as well as take-down techniques including wrestling and judo, and modern style grappling. The camp is from 8am to 2pm and includes healthy snacks.

Give your child the opportunity to improve their techniques this summer and get ready for competitions.

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Flotsam & Jetsam

Each we come across tidbits, tips, and tools that are too good to not share, but they don't exactly fit in the "Fort Lauderdale" category. So inspired by the FTL's close connection to the sea... let's see if any of this floats your boat.

You've probably heard of Affirmations... and maybe even tried them yourself. If you are like me, you might have a little naysayer in your head saying "No you don't!" or "No you're not" to even your most positive mental programming.

Maybe try this instead...

On TikTok there is a new trend called #Iffirmations. Just add "What if..." to the front of those affirmations that you want to own and make them feel more real. That little hack sends the "little naysayer" on vacation, and you get to dream big dreams without someone shooting you down.

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