Name: Stillness Within Meditation Retreat
Start: 2026-06-20T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Lauderdale

Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Lauderdale

A Silent Day Retreat on Tranquil Abiding Saturday June 20  10 am – 3 pm  with Buddhist nun, Gen Jindak
Our mind is extremely powerful and creative, but until we develop concentration we have no means to harness our mind’s power and use it to deeply transform our life and our world. By training in concentration, we will develop mental peace and contentment, we will have fewer distractions, and we will be able to focus more freely on whatever we wish, creating extraordinary change in our lives. Buddha’s method for training in concentration leads us to a special quality of mind called “tranquil abiding,” a deeper level of concentration that arises through training in meditation in a systematic way. On a silent retreat we stop ordinary busyness and start to attune to the beauty that is found within. This beauty and peace we discover inside ourselves makes us feel happy with ourselves. We become free of insecurities and low self-esteem, always thinking that the answer to feel better is “out there.” Instead, we just relax and understand what we have been looking for—happiness—has always been inside. $45 ($40 by June 18)

Local Event: Stillness Within Meditation Retreat

Broward County

Broward

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Stillness Within Meditation Retreat

A Silent Day Retreat on Tranquil Abiding Saturday  June 20  10 am – 3 pm  with Buddhist nun, Gen Jindak
Our mind is extremely...

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale

Launch PRIDE Month in style at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!”2026, a History Fort Lauderdale benefit cocktail reception and exhibitionhonoring LGBTQ+ community advocates. The special event, hosted byprevious “Take PRIDE!” honoree FayWhat?!, will kick off Wilton Manors Stonewall PRIDE Parade &amp; Street Festival activities and pay tribute to some of South Florida’s most impactful LGBTQ+ leaders with surprise performances. The stage presentation will include the first public performance for the newly crowned Mizz OutSFL. Attendees will also receive a sneak preview of the exhibition “Coming Out of the Shadows” that will run from May 29 – June 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414EastSunriseBlvd).
This year’s “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: 
Chris Caputo, commissioner and vice mayor of the City of Wilton Manors; Dennis Dean, executive director of ArtsUnited; Robert Griffin and Durrell Watkins, the bishops of Sunshine Cathedral; Ronnie Larsenof Ronnie Larsen Presents, actor, director, playwright, and producer; Rafaelé Narváez, co-founder and director of health programs for Latinos Salud; Jason Parsley, owner and publisher of Out South Florida; William C. Schultz, police chief, City of Fort Lauderdale; Nicole Stodard, artistic director of Thinking Cap Theatre; and Tatiana Williams, founder and executive director of TransInclusive Group, Inc. 
The “Take PRIDE!” 2026 exhibit “Coming Out of the Shadows” will feature photos and ephemera that tell the stories of the tumultuous political climate of 1960s pre-Stonewall Fort Lauderdale. The exhibit, a collaboration with Stonewall National Museum, Archives &amp; Library and Florida International University, is curated by Fred Fejes, professor emeritus of multimedia studies at Florida Atlantic University and Julio Capo, Jr., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University. 
The exhibition will be free and open to the public during mall hours. 
“Take PRIDE!” is presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale with support from The Our Fund Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Hollywood, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, OUT SFL, Hunters Nightclubs, Gulf Stream Distillery, Ethos Greek Bistro, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. 
Tickets for the May 28 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at <a href="https://www.historyfortlauderdale.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.historyfortlauderdale.org</a>. Guests will enjoy light bites and bar service courtesy of Hunters Nightclubs.
For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1015 or visit <a href="https://www.galleriamall-fl.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.galleriamall-fl.com</a>.

Local Event: Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 Reception to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026...

Launch PRIDE Month in style at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!”2026, a History Fort Lauderdale benefit cocktail...

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 Reception to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale

Bar Betty, For Lauderdale’s chicest speakeasy sensation, is presenting an unforgettable evening of presdigitation as the host of the up-close magic series, The Guest Spot. Those seeking a taste of enchantment can settle in for an interactive and immersive evening of world-class illusion featuring Grady Jacobs &amp; Friends, with special guest Greg Dubin, plus expertly crafted cocktails, all in the moody, Gatsby-inspired cocktail den located on the second floor of Sunness Supper Club. Doors open at 7PM; the show begins at 8PM. Ticket prices range (based on seat selection).

To double the fun, add in a stellar dining experience, complete with half-priced bottles of wine and live jazz entertainment, downstairs at Sunness, and receive 15% off your dinner bill with proof of admission to The Guest Spot.

Local Event: The Guest Spot: A Magic Series at Bar Betty 

The Guest Spot: A Magic Series at Bar Betty 

Bar Betty, For Lauderdale’s chicest speakeasy sensation, is presenting an unforgettable evening of presdigitation as the host...

In honor of PRIDE Month,<a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">History Fort Lauderdale</a> will present “Coming Out of the Shadows,” a free photo exhibition, that will run from May 29 – June 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414EastSunriseBlvd). The exhibition is part of Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 activities.
The “Take PRIDE!” 2026 exhibit “Coming Out of the Shadows” will feature photos and ephemera that tell the stories of the tumultuous political climate of 1960s pre-Stonewall Fort Lauderdale. The exhibit, a collaboration with Stonewall National Museum, Archives &amp; Library and Florida International University, is curated by Fred Fejes, professor emeritus of multimedia studies at Florida Atlantic University and Julio Capo, Jr., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.
Visitors will also learn about this year’s “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community: Chris Caputo, commissioner and vice mayor of the City of Wilton Manors; Dennis Dean, executive director of ArtsUnited; Robert Griffin and Durrell Watkins, the bishops of Sunshine Cathedral; Ronnie Larsen, actor, director, playwright, and producer; Rafaelé Narváez, co-founder and director of health programs for Latinos Salud; Jason Parsley, owner and publisher of Out South Florida; William Schultz, police chief, City of Fort Lauderdale; Nicole Stodard, artistic director of Thinking Cap Theatre; and Tatiana Williams, founder and executive director of TransInclusive Group.
The exhibition, located near H &amp; M, will be open to the public during mall hours. 
“Take PRIDE!” is presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale with support from The Our Fund Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Hollywood, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, OutSFL, Hunters Nightclubs, Gulf Stream Distillery, Ethos Greek Bistro, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. 
For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1015 or visit <a href="https://www.galleriamall-fl.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.galleriamall-fl.com</a>.

Local Event: Take PRIDE! “Coming Out of the Shadows” Free Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

Take PRIDE! “Coming Out of the Shadows” Free...

In honor of PRIDE Month,History Fort Lauderdale will present “Coming Out of the Shadows,” a free photo exhibition, that will...

Take PRIDE! “Coming Out of the Shadows” Free Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

History Fort Lauderdale

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Three by the River,” an Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition, from June 4 to June 30. Featured will be acrylics by Constance Ivana, mixed media works by Stephanie McMillan, and portraits by Florencia Clement de Grandprey. 
Constance Ivana is a Fort Lauderdale–based mural artist and visual creative passionate about creating bold, vibrant artwork that sparks reflection, conversation, and joy. Her art is inspired by social justice, Black stories, women’s voices, and nature.
​Stephanie McMillan is a third-generation Fort Lauderdale resident and artist. Her distinctive style combines affectionate humor with the bright colors of the sunny tropics. A graduate of the 
Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, with a focus in animation, she began drawing illustrations and editorial cartoons, for which she won several Florida Press Club awards. This led to 25 years as a widely published freelance cartoonist and illustrator producing award-winning editorial cartoons, syndicated comic strips, comic journalism, and graphic novels. In recent years she has returned to painting, drawing, and mixed media assemblage. She is the author/illustrator of several books including As the World Burns and The Beginning of the American Fall: A Comics Journalist Inside the Occupy Wall Street Movement (Seven Stories Press). Her original sketches, illustrations, comics, and papers are archived at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University.
Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork. Her artistic journey began in 2014 when she left her full-time job in interior design to follow her true passion: painting. Clement de Grandprey has developed a style without rules, granting her the freedom to express herself fully. She blends her love for the classic masters with contemporary design, resulting in unique mixed media paintings. Her award-winning work celebrates strong, confident, soul-aligned men and women. She aims to highlight our unique, perfectly imperfect nature, bringing out our strengths and beauty as a reminder of who we truly are. She ensures that a variety of ethnicities are represented, making everyone feel seen and honored in her art.
History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. 
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at <a href="https://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets</a>.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>. Follow us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ftlhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/ftlhistory</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ftlhistory/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@ftlhistory</a>and on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/FTLHistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@FTLHistory</a>. Subscribe to us on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FTLhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/FTLhistory</a>.

Local Event: History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence Exhibition

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River”...

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Three by the River,” an Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition, from June 4 to June 30....

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence Exhibition

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Three by the River,” an Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition, from June 4 to June 30. Featured will be acrylics by Constance Ivana, mixed media works by Stephanie McMillan, and portraits by Florencia Clement de Grandprey. 
Constance Ivana is a Fort Lauderdale–based mural artist and visual creative passionate about creating bold, vibrant artwork that sparks reflection, conversation, and joy. Her art is inspired by social justice, Black stories, women’s voices, and nature.
​Stephanie McMillan is a third-generation Fort Lauderdale resident and artist. Her distinctive style combines affectionate humor with the bright colors of the sunny tropics. A graduate of the 
Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, with a focus in animation, she began drawing illustrations and editorial cartoons, for which she won several Florida Press Club awards. This led to 25 years as a widely published freelance cartoonist and illustrator producing award-winning editorial cartoons, syndicated comic strips, comic journalism, and graphic novels. In recent years she has returned to painting, drawing, and mixed media assemblage. She is the author/illustrator of several books including As the World Burns and The Beginning of the American Fall: A Comics Journalist Inside the Occupy Wall Street Movement (Seven Stories Press). Her original sketches, illustrations, comics, and papers are archived at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University.
Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork. Her artistic journey began in 2014 when she left her full-time job in interior design to follow her true passion: painting. Clement de Grandprey has developed a style without rules, granting her the freedom to express herself fully. She blends her love for the classic masters with contemporary design, resulting in unique mixed media paintings. Her award-winning work celebrates strong, confident, soul-aligned men and women. She aims to highlight our unique, perfectly imperfect nature, bringing out our strengths and beauty as a reminder of who we truly are. She ensures that a variety of ethnicities are represented, making everyone feel seen and honored in her art.
History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. 
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at <a href="https://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets</a>.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>. Follow us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ftlhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/ftlhistory</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ftlhistory/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@ftlhistory</a>and on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/FTLHistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@FTLHistory</a>. Subscribe to us on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FTLhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/FTLhistory</a>.


History Fort Lauderdale presents “Three by the River,” an Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition, from June 4 to June 30....

<a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">History Fort Lauderdale</a>will host an opening reception and meet-and-greet for its “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition on Thursday, June 4, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Featured artists include Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, and Florencia Clement de Grandprey. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided. The exhibition runs through June 30.
Constance Ivana is a Fort Lauderdale–based mural artist and visual creative passionate about creating bold, vibrant artwork that sparks reflection, conversation, and joy. Her art is inspired by social justice, Black stories, women’s voices, and nature.
​Stephanie McMillan is a third-generation Fort Lauderdale resident and artist. Her distinctive style combines affectionate humor with the bright colors of the sunny tropics. A graduate of the 
Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, with a focus in animation, she began drawing illustrations and editorial cartoons, for which she won several Florida Press Club awards. This led to 25 years as a widely published freelance cartoonist and illustrator producing award-winning editorial cartoons, syndicated comic strips, comic journalism, and graphic novels. In recent years she has returned to painting, drawing, and mixed media assemblage. She is the author/illustrator of several books including As the World Burns and The Beginning of the American Fall: A Comics Journalist Inside the Occupy Wall Street Movement (Seven Stories Press). Her original sketches, illustrations, comics, and papers are archived at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University.
Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork. Her artistic journey began in 2014 when she left her full-time job in interior design to follow her true passion: painting. Clement de Grandprey has developed a style without rules, granting her the freedom to express herself fully. She blends her love for the classic masters with contemporary design, resulting in unique mixed media paintings. Her award-winning work celebrates strong, confident, soul-aligned men and women. She aims to highlight our unique, perfectly imperfect nature, bringing out our strengths and beauty as a reminder of who we truly are. She ensures that a variety of ethnicities are represented, making everyone feel seen and honored in her art.
History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. 
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at <a href="https://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets</a>.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>. Follow us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ftlhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/ftlhistory</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ftlhistory/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@ftlhistory</a>and on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/FTLHistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@FTLHistory</a>. Subscribe to us on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FTLhistory" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/FTLhistory</a>.

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