Jul 29, 2026 - Things to Do

Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more

Naomi Feinstein

Illustration of a thinking emoji rubbing its chin with a slice of pizza, a beer, a bike, a coffee, a book and other things to do swirling around its head. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

Summer is flying by. Here's what's happening around town this weekend:

🏀 BIG3 Basketball: Ice Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league comes to Amerant Bank Arena with a special musical guest on Friday (8pm).

Tickets: $36+

🐂 The Fort Honky Tonk Throwdown with Round Up Nightclub: Line dancing, pickleball, yard games, a technical bull and live DJ at The Fort on Friday (7-11pm).

Tickets: $30.52+

⛸️ Country Night Skate: Get your country attire ready for rodeo night at the Baptist Health IcePlex on Friday (7pm).

😆 Fort Lauderdale Improv: Comedian Dave Smith is performing on Thursday (7:30pm) and Friday (9:30pm).

🛍️ Vintage & Vine: Shop vintage pieces, accessories and jewelry from local vendors and sip on craft cocktails at Rhythm & Vine on Saturday (4-8pm).

🇮🇹 Doc Reno's South Florida Italian Festival: Enjoy live music, kids' activities, food trucks, artisan vendors and a silent auction on Saturday at the Margate Sports Complex (5-10pm).

See who'll win South Florida's best Italian dish!

🍽️ Dine Out Fort Lauderdale: The discount restaurant program begins on Saturday.

🎧 Hispiniola at Connect Record Shop: Listen to the Haitian and Dominican DJ duo at the record store inside the Thrive Arts District on Saturday (8pm-late).

🎶 Sunday Jazz Brunch: Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to listen to live jazz at Esplanade Park on Sunday (11am-2pm) and stroll along the Riverwalk.

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