Events

Inspired by true events, Black Angels Over Tuskegee is a vibrantly energetic, emotionally captivating, award-winning drama that tells the story of six trail-blazing men who exhibited courage to excel in spite of overwhelming odds. The play follows th

Take an authentic trip back to the fabulous 50s with The Holy Rocka Rollaz! This high energy trio brings back the look, sound and spirit of Early American Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Pioneers. Hear 50s music the way it was originally performed. You’ll hear the c

Generation Y is a quintet comprised of the most dynamic young jazz musicians on the scene. This group is dedicated to moving the music forward, with a love of the jazz tradition. Ulysses Owens Jr., has been the driving force behind such great artists

Downtown Boca has announced the continuation of its successful monthly Night Markets at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, through May 2024 with delicious food options, beer and wine, local artisans and makers, and live music.  Markets are set fo

“Small Town Big Secrets”

Speaker: Sally J. Ling

Sally Ling, “Florida’s History Detective,” is an author, speaker, and historian specializing in Florida history. She was a longtime journalist and has penned seventeen fiction and nonfiction books. She ha

Are we alone? It's such a simple yet profound question. And humanity has been asking it for a long time. We keep inching closer to an answer or, at least, a better estimate of the odds. Using the famed Drake Equation, we'll take a step-by-step look a

Join OLLI at FAU for the Florida premiere of the limited-release film, "The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel," the award-winning documentary about the extraordinary odyssey of an aspiring German violinist who becomes a reluctant soldier in Hitler'

In this interactive seminar, participants will examine the critical role that science plays in the development of human values and moral and ethical structures. Ideally, these should be universally applicable, promoting human well-being across cultur

Since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, AJC CEO Ted Deutch has been on national news and speaking to government leaders around the world standing up for the Jewish people. Addressing the safety and security of the State of Israel and the rise o

Less Than Kosher – In-person appearance with film star and singer Shaina Silver-Baird - When self-proclaimed bad Jew Viv lands ass-backwards into a job as a Cantor at her family's synagogue, she’s thrown into a wild ride of illicit affairs, drug trip

From sheer talent, pioneering a new direction, or outselling all their rivals, a few artists are widely regarded as the foremost practitioners of their art. Their work endures through the years, imitated but never surpassed, as part of the soundtrack

Because of television shows like "Bones," "CSI," and "NCIS," the public is fascinated with forensic anthropology. But what is it really like? In this series, we'll discuss the basic methods that forensic anthropologists use to learn about a person fr

How did a young man's visit to a remote Caribbean island alter the course of American history? George Washington left the mainland only once in his lifetime when he sailed to Barbados in 1751. He accompanied his half-brother Lawrence, who had contrac

TV shows and films about the law make the legal profession seem exciting and glamorous. Discover how real law can be even more stimulating than its dramatic facsimile. This series continues to focus on selected current, highly publicized, volatile, a

The 1960s and 1970s saw an explosion of talent by American women singer-songwriters, from folk, R&B, blues, jazz, pop, country, and rock, including Joni Mitchel, Joan Baez, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Janis Ian, Carly

Riva Ginsburg continues to build on her educational and entertaining lectures. This four-week series begins with a little historical background peppered with wisdom, humor, characters, music, and of course, Bubbe Maises. Be ready to learn and listen

A significant amount of work in U.S. national security entails the use of secret information. Secrecy is essential in conducting intelligence, making plans to defend the United States from military or cyber-attack, preparing for military contingencie

She was not only a divine pianist, talented composer, and successful teacher but also a mother of eight and the main breadwinner for her family. In the very male-dominated 19th century, German superwoman Clara Schumann did it all while juggling a 61-

Rabbi on the Block – In person appearance with Tamar Manasseh, the charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago, wants African Americans and Jews to become closer allies.  Tamar Manasseh is a big star and has a show in deve