From tango lessons to author talks: Create, celebrate this week in Coral Springs
As the city transitions from Thanksgiving to winter holidays such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas, opportunities to learn, create and celebrate are abundant.
Activities range from world champion-led tango lessons to a chat with a TV producer-turned-author available for residents and visitors alike.
Local businesses are also taking opportunities this week to celebrate new eateries, major anniversaries and raise money for charity — with free food and giveaways for all to enjoy.
Here’s what’s happening around town from Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Thursday, Dec. 4:
Tuesday
Senior health and wellness talk with Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
Learn how to access resources on food insecurity, health care needs and other support services to help seniors in Coral Springs. Snacks will be provided. Learn more on the city’s events website.
Author Talk: Scheming Wives & High-Stakes Hilarity with Sue Hincenbergs (2 to 3 p.m.)
The Broward County Libraries’ Speaker Consortium continues as former TV producer Sue Hincenbergs discusses her debut novel, “The Retirement Plan.” The story centers three women who concoct a scheme to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies to secure their dream beachside retirement home together.
This online event is free to the public, but registration is required. Learn more on the library events website.
Emo karaoke (8 p.m.)
Dig up the dark eyeliner and bring your angst to this new event from World of Beer in Coconut Creek. Plus, enjoy one of the 350+ beers available for purchase. Learn more on Facebook.
Wednesday
Jeff’s Bagel Run soft opening (6:30 a.m.)
Jeff and Danielle Perera founded their New York-style bagelry during the pandemic and now have over 10 locations across Florida and surrounding states. Now, their “always-boiled, never toasted” bagels are coming to Coconut Creek.
During the soft opening on Wednesday and Thursday, all visitors will receive a free bagel and spread. The restaurant’s grand opening will take place on Friday at 6 a.m. Learn more on Facebook.
Upside-Down brunch and “Stranger Things” trivia (6 p.m.)
Enjoy retro-style breakfast for dinner and themed trivia and karaoke to celebrate the fifth season of Netflix’s hit drama at World of Beer in Coconut Creek. Learn more on Facebook.
Coral Springs City Commission meeting (6:30 to 9 p.m.)
The City Commission meets this week to discuss city business, including the new Coral Springs Museum of Art building and how departments are spending taxpayer money. Learn more on the city’s website.
Coral Springs women’s book club meeting (7 to 9 p.m.)
Local book lovers are set to reunite in town this week for a white elephant book exchange and ugly sweater party. Organizers ask that attendees also bring a potluck item. Learn more and RSVP on Meetup.
Tango lessons and open dance (7 to 11:30 p.m.)
Join the Goldcoast Ballroom for its final monthly dance workshop and social of the year. Anyone who is new to the Argentine tango can join an expert-led class from 7 to 8 p.m. Then, all are invited to join on the dance floor for the rest of the evening. Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for admission after 8 p.m. Learn more on Facebook.
Thursday
Expert Car Care anniversary celebration (3 to 7 p.m.)
Head to 10820 Wiles Road for a ribbon cutting ceremony and block party to celebrate Expert Car Care Coral Springs’ fifth birthday. The festive evening will include a live DJ, free food, drinks from Pompano Beach Brewing and surprise giveaways. Learn more on Facebook.
Light up the Night Parkland (6 to 9 p.m.)
Get your fill of music, food trucks, and find unique holiday gifts at the Shoppes of Parkland event, sponsored by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce and personal injury law firm Zimmerman and Frachtman. Plus, catch auctions to help support Niklaus Children’s Hospital. Learn more on Facebook.
Recurring
Learning and literacy
- Monday: Advanced English (online), Whet Your Appetite book club, intermediate English (online), Odyssey sci-fi and fantasy book club, Medicare 101
- Tuesday: Music and movement toddler storytime, Hot Topics discussion group for ages 50+, intermediate English (online), all-levels English, U.S. citizenship and naturalization class
- Wednesday: U.S. citizenship and naturalization class
- Thursday: Bingo at the library, English for beginners, intermediate English, diabetes prevention and management seminar
Games and hobbies
- Monday: Poker at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Tuesday: Shut Up and Write meetup, open play tennis in Cypress Park
- Wednesday: Wine flight night at Eddie and Vinny’s, Warhammer miniature painting and open play, Magic: The Gathering commander meetup, open play chess, warm yoga flow, yin yoga for older adults
- Thursday: Poker at World of Beer, Shut Up and Write meetup, open play tennis in Cypress Park, women’s golf meetup
Live music and entertainment
- Monday: Karaoke at Amo Pizzeria
- Tuesday: Karaoke and trivia at Sharkey’s
- Wednesday: Trivia at World of Beer, Bound to Cover at Sharkey’s, Manny and the Rumors at Coconut Creek Casino
- Thursday: DeJa Vu at Sharkey’s, Brian Gordon, David Lucca y Los Clasicos, DJ Immortal, and DJ Babalu at Coconut Creek Casino
