Over the years, Revolution Live has played host to performances by many of the music industry's heavyweights. Snoop Dogg, Slayer, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Del McCoury Band, Alicia Keys, Killswitch Engage and Mastodon have all thrilled audiences at this downtown Fort Lauderdale venue. This 1300-capacity venue is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound.
Bienes Museum of the Modern Book is a unique museum which houses rare and special collection of books and journals. The museum has a special display section where the books are kept and visitors can know more about them. Apart from this, the museum has a special Reading Room which houses really rare and old books and reading materials. The museum also has a comic book collection which has comics from the 1950s to the 1980s. A truly unique museum for the lovers of literature.
The Broward County Library is one happening place with its workshops and writing seminars on a regular basis. The Library offers free wireless internet access at all its venues, so you are never out of touch with the virtual world. You need to call at least a week before the workshops to register.
Located south of Las Olas Boulevard, this complex is home to several unique destinations for aquatic sports enthusiasts. The museum houses a large collection of aquatic Olympic memorabilia, including Mark Spitz's starting block (used in the 1972 Olympics) and Johnny Weissmuller's medals. The Tripp Family Art Gallery and Henning Library and Archives are dedicated to chronicling and memorializing great performances in swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming.
On the chic Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, you'll encounter boutiques, narrow alleyways, brick walkways, tiny white lights twinkling in windows and dozens of trendy restaurants. Among the shopping and dining options, you might come across homemade ice cream at a dessert cafe or a live jazz bar that is always packed. Clothing boutiques, gift shops, hair salons and art galleries round out the list. The wide variety of shops and services available ensures you’ll be able to find exactly what you need.