Entertainment Reporter

Ben Crandell

Ben Crandell is a feature and entertainment writer for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. A native New Yorker and a University of Houston graduate, he’s a fourth-generation newspaperman who believes journalism can solve any problem. Except the Mets shortstop hole.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami.

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Weekend things to do: Celebrating the ‘old’ Delray music scene; Mrs. Roper Romp; SlushyFest; new caviar happy hour

August 15, 2024 at 7:01 a.m.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami.

The South Florida favorite has set a Nov. 23 concert at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with a presale starting on Thursday.

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Billy Joel coming to Hard Rock Live — here’s how to get presale tickets

August 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The South Florida favorite has set a Nov. 23 concert at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with a presale starting on Thursday.

Meet four teenage bands from South Florida who love classic rock and will compete in Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton on Friday.

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The kids are all right: Why do these local teen musicians love their parents’ classic rock?

August 13, 2024 at 4:52 p.m.

Meet four teenage bands from South Florida who love classic rock and will compete in Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton on Friday.

Perhaps your mind is on college these days, a swirl of exhilaration and trepidation as your kid heads off to school. Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub in downtown Hollywood will celebrate the enduring lessons of the 1978 film “Animal House,” sort of a documentary on college life, with a Toga Party on Saturday night. Read on for details.

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Weekend things to do (updated): Emo Night on ice, Monster Jam, Def Leppard and Pearl Jam (not that one)

August 9, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.

Perhaps your mind is on college these days, a swirl of exhilaration and trepidation as your kid heads off to school. Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub in downtown Hollywood will celebrate...

A year after sister venue in Miami closed to make way for massive hotel-restaurant development, owner of The Wharf Fort Lauderdale doubles down with renovation project: "We plan on hopefully being there another five years.”

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The Wharf bar in Fort Lauderdale to close on Aug. 31 (pssst: It’s not what you think)

August 1, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

A year after sister venue in Miami closed to make way for massive hotel-restaurant development, owner of The Wharf Fort Lauderdale doubles down with renovation project: "We plan on hopefully...

I know my limits. I would not dare attempt what the professional bull riders of the new Florida Freedom team will do in Sunrise this weekend. I will shy away from Emo Night Karaoke (you’re welcome) and, heck, I’m probably not man enough for The Bridgerton Brunch at Thrōw Social in Delray Beach on Sunday. But, you? I’m sure you’re up for all of it. Let’s go …

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(Rain-proof) weekend things to do: Jonas Brothers, Brittany Brave, bull riders, Bridgerton Brunch

August 2, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

I know my limits. I would not dare attempt what the professional bull riders of the new Florida Freedom team will do in Sunrise this weekend. I will shy away...

Local fans of the beloved "Three's Company" sitcom character are showing up at surprise bar takeovers in colorful muumuus, curly wigs and sunglasses.

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Come and knock on our door! Here’s how to join the Mrs. Roper Romp on Saturday

August 13, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.

Local fans of the beloved "Three's Company" sitcom character are showing up at surprise bar takeovers in colorful muumuus, curly wigs and sunglasses.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami.

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Weekend things to do (updated): Blake Shelton, Chelsea Handler, Freaky Tiki, ABBA/Queen Bingo Brunch

July 26, 2024 at 1:10 p.m.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami.

South Florida’s heat index remained dangerously high on Sunday, but Monday may bring some relief, forecasters said.

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As South Florida wilts in ‘feels-like’ temps as high as 110 degrees, Monday may bring brief relief

July 21, 2024 at 5:33 p.m.

South Florida’s heat index remained dangerously high on Sunday, but Monday may bring some relief, forecasters said.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach to Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

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Weekend things to do (updated): Covechella beer festival, Buddy Guy farewell, Foreigner and Styx, Rock of ABBA tribute

July 19, 2024 at 1:16 p.m.

The top events, concerts and festivals happening this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach to Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

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