This weekend brings music and stories close to home. Weston’s free WestonNights concert is back on Saturday night, and a big storybook festival fills a library just down the road in Pembroke Pines. Teens can share their poems on Friday, and young actors take the stage in Sunrise on Sunday.
Lyrical Lounge Teen Open Mic Night
Friday, November 13, 6 to 9 p.m.
Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
Teen poets, musicians and storytellers can take the stage at this free monthly open mic. A writing workshop with a teaching artist starts at 6 p.m., and the open mic runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The City of Sunrise lists this month’s night in the Civic Center Theatre. Audience members are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Call 954-747-4646 for details.
25th Annual Storybook Festival
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines
The Broward County Library Storybook Festival turns 25 this year with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Kids can hear stories, watch short plays, meet book characters, touch a fire truck and join the costume parade at 1:15 p.m. The first 1,000 children get a free book. Fantasy Forest tour tickets are handed out at the festival that day while they last. Families can register on the library’s event page.
WestonNights Outdoor Concert: FLAVOR
Saturday, November 14, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston
The band FLAVOR plays today’s hits and timeless favorites, from pop and R&B to funk, rock and Latin grooves. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and come early to pick your spot. Food trucks will sell dinner, or you can pack your own picnic. Dogs are not allowed at Regional Park, so leave your pup at home.
Disney’s High School Musical JR.
Sunday, November 15, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
Young performers from Broadway Kids Studio bring the Wildcats of East High to the stage. There are two shows on Sunday. Tickets are sold online or at the Sunrise Civic Center box office. Call 954-747-4646 for details.
Looking ahead: Weston’s Symphony in the Park: Holiday Favorites is Saturday, December 12, at 5 p.m. The city says it has a new location this year.
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