Fort Lauderdale Events This Week: Art, Jazz and Community Gatherings

Fort Lauderdale's event calendar features several community-focused happenings this week, providing outlets for residents navigating Florida's active severe weather season. The City of Fort Lauderdale's official event page lists the Sunday Jazz Brunch at 11 a.m. today, May 10, alongside upcoming attractions like the Galt Arts and Crafts Fair starting at 10 a.m. These events align with the state's resilience narrative, as Governor Ron DeSantis has activated 500 National Guard members for spring storm response, per official announcements. Art lovers can head to ArtServe at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. for the “I’m Still Here” exhibit, running multiple dates starting Monday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tribute to mental health and resilience is detailed on the Las Olas Boulevard event list. Nearby, NSU Art Museum at 1 E. Las Olas Blvd. hosts FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day on Sunday, May 31, though earlier weekly previews include ongoing programming, as noted on the museum's site and city calendars. Music and culture continue with the GOUYAD Foam Party on Monday, May 18, at 9 p.m. at 100 SW 3rd Ave., listed on Eventbrite. The Florida Roundup 2026 community event kicks off Wednesday, May 13, at noon at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. These gatherings come as Broward County emphasizes public safety amid trending concerns like urban violence, including recent incidents in Orlando and Miami Beach. While a tropical depression prompts evacuation orders on Florida's Panhandle, Fort Lauderdale's coastal events underscore local preparedness. The city website urges checking weather updates before attending outdoor activities like the Sunday Jazz Brunch. With Florida's unemployment at a record-low 2.8% in April 2026, per state labor reports, these events support tourism-driven economic recovery. Residents can explore more at fortlauderdale.gov/visitors/event-calendar and lasolasboulevard.com/event-list. Amid legislative wins like $2 billion in property tax relief from the $120 billion state budget, community events foster the connections vital to Fort Lauderdale's vibrant spirit.