There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this weekend in Fort Lauderdale. From a community arts discussions to an interactive goal-setting workshop, here's a roundup of fun and educational events to help you expand your horizons.
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Art & Design Week Open House at Downtown Photo
Tonight: Celebrate the closing weekend of Fort Lauderdale's Art & Design Week at Downtown Photo. Enjoy drinks, light bites and music as the production studio shows off its new digs.
When: Friday, Jan. 25, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Photo, 729 N.W. First St.
Admission: Free
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artDISCOURSE Series: Strengthening Broward County Through the Arts
Randy Cohen, vice president of research and policy at Americans for the Arts, argues that supporting the arts has many benefits — from creating jobs to generating tourism. This Saturday afternoon, he's set to speak on the many ways investment in the arts helps build healthier communities — economically, socially and educationally — during Art Fort Lauderdale's artDiSCOURSE speaker series.
When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 12-1 p.m.
Where: NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Goal-Setting Workshop with Release the Hurt Support Group
Brooks Counseling Service is hosting a free goal-setting workshop this Saturday at the African American Library. Participants will learn about emotional road blocks to success, clarify their goals for the year, and receive guidance on how to make them a reality.
When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2-5 p.m.
Where: African American Library, Conference Room, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.
Admission: Free
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artDISCOURSE Series: The Importance of Public Art & Why You Should Support It
Last but not least, meet the curator who helped turn Wynwood into an international arts district boasting one of the largest collections of international street art in the world. This Saturday, Jill C. Weisberg discusses the importance of public art, the evolution of murals and street art in South Florida, and the challenges street artists face.
When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, 2301 S.E. 17th St.
Admission: Free
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