South Florida’s November calendar includes food-and-drink festivals, a short-film showcase, free arts events and music headliners in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Sun Sentinel’s roundup lists events running from Nov. 4 through Nov. 21, with admission ranging from free to ticketed experiences.
The Savoir-faire Shorts Film Festival runs Nov. 4-8 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale and MAD Arts in Dania Beach. Presented by the Broward County Film Society and the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, it will screen more than 90 short films across genres including comedy, drama, science fiction, horror, animation and documentary. Individual programs cost $10 for general admission and are free for FLIFF members; opening-night films and the party are $40 for general admission.
Jupiter’s Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa Town Center Nov. 6-8 for its 25th year. Admission is free, and the three-day event will include Italian food vendors, live entertainment, family activities, contests and culinary experiences, along with the Moretti Beer Garden and Spritz Del Conte Wine & Spritz Bar.
Several tasting events are planned for Nov. 7-8. The Tequila Festival, for guests 21 and older, is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Organizers say the fifth-anniversary event will be all-inclusive, with tastings from more than 20 South Florida restaurants and more than 30 tequila, mezcal, beer and craft-spirit brands. Tickets start at $99, while VIP tickets start at $500.
Also Nov. 7-8, the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Craft Festival will bring nearly 100 craft artisans to 4400 N. Ocean Drive. The free event will feature handmade art, pottery, paintings and photography, plus a seasonal green market. On Nov. 8, Miramar Regional Park hosts the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival from 2 to 10 p.m., with more than 30 food vendors, cooking demonstrations, family activities, a soccer tournament and performances including Christopher Martin, Baby Cham and Iwer George. General admission is listed at $49.93.
Fort Lauderdale’s eighth annual Art + Stroll is set for Nov. 12 along Las Olas Boulevard, with Huizenga Park joining the participating sites for the first time. The free, 5:30-8 p.m. showcase will offer local art and live dance, music, spoken-word, installation and painting performances in office-tower lobbies and the park. Juried exhibits will be on display Nov. 5-12. A limited number of $50 Sip + Stroll tickets include food and drink tastings.
Lauderhill’s seventh annual Beer B Que Music Festival follows from 2 to 11 p.m. Nov. 14 at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. Rick Ross, Kodak Black, Elephant Man and BossMan Dlow headline a bill that also includes Webbie, BunnaB, Koly P and others. The festival will have barbecue kiosks, food trucks, drinks and local vendors, and Vibes Brews is set to debut a beer named for Lauderhill. Tickets range from $55 to $200.
That same day, Boca Raton’s Savor Boca Experience offers a 1:30-4:30 p.m. self-guided culinary walk centered around Mizner Park, followed by an after-party at Serena Pastificio. Tickets are $65 per person or $100 for two. In Hollywood, Sabores de las Américas: Latin Food & Wine Festival begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Hollywood Tower Pool; the 21-and-older event is listed at $113.50 per person.
Later in the month, Wilton Manors hosts the Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival on Nov. 15 at The Venue Fort Lauderdale, followed by Taste of the Island on Nov. 16 at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve. Taste of the Island marks its 21st year with 40 local food and beverage vendors; advance general admission is $65 through Oct. 31 and $75 afterward.
The month closes with the free Hollywood Real Jazz Festival at ArtsPark at Young Circle on Nov. 20-21. The opening night includes the City of Hollywood Tree Lighting and the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble. On Nov. 21, the lineup includes three-time Grammy winner Ron Carter and his Foursight musicians, Kandace Springs, Warren Wolf, Nicole Yarling and Chuck Bergeron, while SiriusXM Real Jazz is scheduled to broadcast live from noon to 7 p.m.
