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Bakey's babka in Hallandale Beach lives up to the hype

Food and Drink

When a cafe dedicated to babka opened in South Florida, I knew I had to try it.Why it matters: For the uninitiated, babka, a popular Jewish dessert, is a crossover between a coffee cake and bread.

Home design show, concerts and more things to do this Labor Day weekend

Spend the long weekend with live music, car shows, markets and concerts.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s already Labor Day Weekend! Here&#x27;s how you can celebrate the long weekend:🍿 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ArtsPark Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11987&amp;month=9&amp;year=2026&amp;day=2&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="6f0d97c1-996f-4e59-9372-de9c38c7fafb" data-vars-headline="Home design show, concerts and more things to do this Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11987&amp;month=9&amp;year=2026&amp;day=2&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">ArtsPark Movie Night</a>: Bring your blankets and chairs to watch &quot;Michael,&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).

Review: La Sosta's Italian sandwiches are the real deal

The Axios Miami and Hollywood crews were impressed by the high-quality sandos.

The Axios South Florida contingent recently got together for a little coworking session and lunch at La Sosta off Polk Street in Hollywood. <ul><li>We all love a good sandwich (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="especially Sommer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" data-vars-content-id="2e8c6eac-b7cc-4c7f-94ba-8dbb54c6ef60" data-vars-headline="Review: La Sosta&#x27;s Italian sandwiches are the real deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" target="_self">especially Sommer</a>), so La Sosta had been on our radar.</li></ul>

Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood

The secret cocktail bar is tucked inside Common Room.

Your next date spot just opened in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" data-vars-content-id="a37726f7-56f5-41f1-86e9-114dfbb85495" data-vars-headline="Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" target="_self">downtown Hollywood</a>.State of play: The Brooklyn Room is a new, invite-only cocktail bar hidden inside the restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Common Room" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/20/common-room-downtown-hollywood-opens-comfort-food" data-vars-content-id="a37726f7-56f5-41f1-86e9-114dfbb85495" data-vars-headline="Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/20/common-room-downtown-hollywood-opens-comfort-food" target="_self">Common Room</a> near Young Circle.

Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets

It&#x27;s almost the weekend, so it&#x27;s time to start planning. 📖 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summer Storytime in the Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Db5wRP2moZl/" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Db5wRP2moZl/" target="_blank">Summer Storytime in the Park</a>: Grab a free book for your child.<ul><li>Friday, 6-7:30pm.</li></ul>🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Starlight Musicals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/starlight-musicals" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/starlight-musicals" target="_blank">Starlight Musicals</a>: Listen to the Shane Duncan Band at Holiday Park. <ul><li>Friday, 7-10pm.</li></ul>🎵 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Beach Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=10814" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=10814" target="_blank">Hollywood Beach Theatre</a>: Enjoy live music along the Broadwalk (7-9pm).<ul><li>Friday: Mantrap (Funk, Rock, Jam)</li><li>Saturday: Apache Dragon (Rock &amp; Roll)</li><li>Sunday: Cheyenne Raine Band (Pop, Rock, Country)</li></ul>🍿 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ArtsPark Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11938&amp;month=8&amp;year=2026&amp;day=12&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11938&amp;month=8&amp;year=2026&amp;day=12&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">ArtsPark Movie Night</a>: Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch &quot;Field of Dreams.&quot;<ul><li>Friday, 8-10pm.</li></ul>💪 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pilates &amp; Pages at Steamy Lit Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://steamylitbookstore.com/products/pilates-and-paperback-ftl" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://steamylitbookstore.com/products/pilates-and-paperback-ftl" target="_blank">Pilates &amp; Pages at Steamy Lit Fort Lauderdale</a>: Take an hour-long mat Pilates class with Pulse Fitness.<ul><li>Saturday, 9-10am, $30. </li></ul>🍹 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Rum Day Festival at the Wharf Fort Lauderdale:" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-rum-day-festival-at-the-wharf-ftl-tickets-1992501843651" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-rum-day-festival-at-the-wharf-ftl-tickets-1992501843651" target="_blank">National Rum Day Festival at the Wharf Fort Lauderdale:</a> Rum tasting flights, giveaways, and rum-infused food. <ul><li>Saturday, 5pm.</li></ul>🎨 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodcra.org/312/Downtown-Hollywood-ArtWalk" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodcra.org/312/Downtown-Hollywood-ArtWalk" target="_blank">Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk</a>: Live music, magic show and artisan vendors.<ul><li>Saturday, 6-10pm.</li></ul>🇮🇳 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="India Independence Day Festival at the Broward Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/india-independence-day-2026" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/india-independence-day-2026" target="_blank">India Independence Day Festival at the Broward Center</a>: Experience Indian food, clothing, jewelry and a cultural show. <ul><li>Sunday, 11:30am-4pm.</li></ul>🚶‍♀️<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sunny Stroll Market at Flow Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunny-stroll-market-tickets-1993633759241" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunny-stroll-market-tickets-1993633759241" target="_blank">Sunny Stroll Market at Flow Fort Lauderdale</a>: Live music, local artisans, handmade gifts, sweet treats and goodies.<ul><li>Sunday, 12pm.</li><li>Outdoor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="yoga" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-bloom-tickets-1996822623219" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-bloom-tickets-1996822623219" target="_blank">yoga</a> (11am-12pm).</li></ul>🀄️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mahjong at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahjong-at-the-center-beginners-and-open-play-tables-tickets-1994240765814?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahjong-at-the-center-beginners-and-open-play-tables-tickets-1994240765814?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Mahjong at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center</a>: Open to all levels!<ul><li>Sunday, 1-4pm; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Register" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahjong-at-the-center-beginners-and-open-play-tables-tickets-1994240765814?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" data-vars-content-id="95e838b2-19e5-4109-becf-07f3b5766ec4" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahjong-at-the-center-beginners-and-open-play-tables-tickets-1994240765814?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Register</a>.</li></ul>

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend

You can paddle under the full moon or head to Miami Dolphins training camp this weekend.

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s whats happening around town:🍿<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arts Park Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Arts Park Movie Night</a>: Bring a blankets to Arts Park at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood to watch &quot;Michael&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Beach Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Hollywood Beach Theatre</a>: Enjoy the live music Friday-Sunday (7-9pm).

Things to do in Hollywood: World Cup party, ArtWalk, and more

The City of Hollywood is expecting a big turnout for its final World Cup watch party on Sunday.

We&#x27;ve reached the last weekend of the World Cup, and the City of Hollywood is hosting one last watch party for the final on Sunday.Why it matters: Hollywood&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="watch party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/24/world-cup-watch-party-downtown-hollywood" data-vars-content-id="c5cf7cbd-7acc-47d7-bce6-20805117dd36" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Hollywood: World Cup party, ArtWalk, and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/24/world-cup-watch-party-downtown-hollywood" target="_self">watch party</a> last month brought more than 30,000 people to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" data-vars-content-id="c5cf7cbd-7acc-47d7-bce6-20805117dd36" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Hollywood: World Cup party, ArtWalk, and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" target="_self">downtown</a>.

Hollywood's July 4th party, fireworks guide

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks, parties and live music.

America at 250

It&#x27;s almost time to celebrate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s big birthday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/24/americans-founders-disappointed-250th-anniversary" data-vars-content-id="3e62d889-d10d-4108-9ce6-00307e8c4b31" data-vars-headline="Hollywood&#x27;s July 4th party, fireworks guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/24/americans-founders-disappointed-250th-anniversary" target="_self">America&#x27;s big birthday</a>! Here&#x27;s a roundup of Fourth of July festivities around Hollywood.🌟 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Star-Spangled Spectacular" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/CityOfHollywoodFL/posts/star-spangled-spectacular-independence-day-celebration-on-hollywood-beach-the-ci/1408756441285904/" data-vars-content-id="3e62d889-d10d-4108-9ce6-00307e8c4b31" data-vars-headline="Hollywood&#x27;s July 4th party, fireworks guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/CityOfHollywoodFL/posts/star-spangled-spectacular-independence-day-celebration-on-hollywood-beach-the-ci/1408756441285904/" target="_blank">Star-Spangled Spectacular</a>, hosted by the City of Hollywood, kicks off Saturday at 6pm at the Hollywood Beach Theater.<ul><li>Jam out to live music by Sippin&#x27; Fire and enjoy the offshore fireworks display at 9pm.</li></ul>

World Cup takes over downtown Hollywood

The city is preparing for thousands of fans for the Portugal vs. Colombia watch party.

Sports

Downtown Hollywood will transform into a massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/world-cup-watch-parties-in-broward" data-vars-content-id="d15119d6-92a5-487b-81f9-c70e6591ac11" data-vars-headline="World Cup takes over downtown Hollywood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/world-cup-watch-parties-in-broward" target="_self">World Cup party</a> on Saturday night. Why it matters: The event is expected to draw thousands of people to downtown, a boost to local businesses struggling with a summer slowdown in foot traffic.

Things to Do 🗓

Home design show, concerts and more things to do this Labor Day weekend

Review: La Sosta's Italian sandwiches are the real deal

Hidden, invite-only speakeasy debuts in downtown Hollywood

Hollywood weekend guide: music, pilates and markets

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend