Weekend Things to Do: Riverdance, Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Party, and More

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From a 30th anniversary Riverdance performance to the return of the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival at Funky Buddha Brewery, there's plenty to do in South Florida this weekend. The article also highlights comedy shows, art festivals, book fairs, and more across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

Why it matters

This roundup provides a comprehensive look at the diverse entertainment options available in the region, catering to a wide range of interests and demographics. It showcases the vibrant cultural and social scene in South Florida, highlighting both long-standing traditions and new, emerging events.

The details

The article covers a variety of events, including the 46th annual Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival, the Boca Raton Greek Festival, the opening of the new G&B Dockside restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, performances by country star Bailey Zimmerman and the Cleveland Orchestra, comedy shows featuring Carlos Mencia and Vinny Guadagnino, the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival, the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival at Funky Buddha Brewery, and the 39th annual Museum Art Festival in Boca Raton.

• The Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival and the Boca Raton Greek Festival will both take place from Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 2.
• G&B Dockside is opening this weekend in Fort Lauderdale.
• Bailey Zimmerman will perform at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m.
• The Cleveland Orchestra will perform at the Arsht Center in Miami on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m., and at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m.
• The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival will take place at Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park on Saturday, February 1, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.

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