This weekend in Pembroke Pines: Art reception, open mic night, movies & more
As Pembroke Pines closes out May, temperatures continue to climb.
Residents looking to stay cool without spending much money will have several ways to get out and engage with the community this weekend.
Here’s your guide to events happening across the city from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31:
Opening Reception: 21st Annual Art Competition
The winners of a tri-county art competition will officially be unveiled Friday.
The free opening reception will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Studio 18 Art Complex, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. The event is open to the public and welcomes all ages.
The exhibition follows an annual regional art competition hosted by the city that ran from late March through May 4 and was open to artists across the Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
What did the winners earn? Gallery space at Studio 18, cash prizes up to $500 and, of course, bragging rights as some of South Florida’s top local creatives.
The exhibition will remain on display through Aug. 5.
Asian Night Market
Boashi Food Hall + Bar has hosted a series of events this week to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month.
This weekend, the food hall is hosting three events, including a night time Asian market on Friday.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes “food, vibes and experience,” according to the hall’s Instagram post.
Baoshi Food Hall + Bar is located at 8525 Pines Blvd. Those interested can secure their spot at this link.
Open mic + karaoke night
Also part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander month celebrations, Boashi Food Hall + Bar will host an open mic and karaoke night on Saturday.
The free event begins at 6 p.m.
Those interested can secure their spot at this link.
Pines Run Club Anniversary
On Sunday morning, Pines Running Co. celebrates its one-year anniversary of logging miles and building a community.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at Wolf Lake Park in Davie with a short community run. The event will also include food, music and awards. There will also be a community potluck organized by founder and coach Adrian Mateo for a small fee.
Movie day: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ + ‘Joy Ride’
To bring a finale to the weeklong celebrations at Boashi Food Hall + Bar, there will be a double screening on Sunday.
The first movie, “Crazy Rich Asians,” is set to start at 1 p.m. and has a run time of two hours.
The second movie, “Joy Ride,” is set to begin at 5 p.m. with a run time of 95 minutes.
Those interested can secure their spot at this link.
