Top Fall 2015 Outdoor Concerts In South Florida

Due to what some might call "excruciating heat," many South Floridians prefer to go to outdoor events in the winter and fall, simply because it is "just too hot" to be outside during the summer. The good news is that it doesn't snow in South Florida and fall weather tends to be amazing, making it the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather and atmosphere. Here are five "cool" outdoor concert events to consider getting out and enjoying this fall. Between showcases and concert series, there is something for everyone.

Outdoor Mini-Concerts During The Coconut Creek And
The Multicultural Circle's Hispanic Heritage Month Arts Fest | Free Event

Coconut Creek Community Center
1100 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, Florida 33063
(954) 545-6670
www.coconutcreek.net

Date: Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Concerts run from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

With September marking the month of Hispanic culture and Mexican Independence, Florida has been pretty busy with festivals, carnivals and events that celebrate Hispanic origins. Most events have food, dance and — most importantly — music. Coconut Creek has a very nice festival planned for a Saturday morning through to the afternoon, which is free and open to the public. From 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., audiences can join The City of Coconut Creed and The Multicultural Circle and enjoy a mini-concert event by Healing Rhythms & Jazz, Interactive Music Experience Indigo Nation (Latino fusion), Beatriz Malnic & Ivo de Carvalho (Brazilian music).

Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Jose Gonzalez

ArtsPark at Youth Circle
1 North Young Circle
Hollywood, Florida 33020
(954) 921-3520
www.visithollywoodfl.org

Date: Sept. 28, 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Free admission

With free admission and lawn seating, Jose Gonzalez returns to South Florida for a special visit. An indie-folk artist, NPR raves that "With a small group, the music is spacious, somewhat sensual. His classical guitar chords are melodic, the harmonies adventurous, his voice soothing." Jose's return has been highly anticipated. In his absence, he has been working on and composing film soundtracking, touring and expanding upon his own music abilities.

Duende! | An Outdoor Local Music Showcase Festival

Multiple Locations in Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 357-7457
www.broward.org

Date: Oct. 2-4, 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m., 11:00 - 3:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

With three and a half nights of non-stop love for music, no one is doing it better than the greater Fort Lauderdale area this fall. From Friday night and until Sunday night, local artists and musicians will be coming together to entertain the city and surrounding neighborhoods. This is an initiative by Broward County to revive the local arts venues and show support to local talents, while empowering the community. Under the guise, "Duende," there will not only be live music performances, but artists will also be welcomed to perform and compete in ARTwar, a new way for artists to create! Tickets are running from absolutely free up to $85 a ticket. Catch shows at the following locations:

SW 2nd Street and New River Drive
Esplande Park & Amaturo Theatre
Broward Center
A.M.P. in Pompano Beach
Hollywood ArtSpark, Young Circle

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(Source: www.rhythmfoundation.com)

Disip | Big Night In Little Haiti

212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33137
(305) 672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com

Date: Oct. 16, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Free admission

Every third Friday, The Rhythm Foundation and The Little Haiti Cultural Center put on a live event called "Big Night in Little Haiti," an event which includes live music, food and culture. Performing Oct. 19 is dISIp, a Haitian Konpa act with roots in Miami. Between sets, DJ Mack will be performing as well. Head out every third Friday to catch a new group performing. This is a free event.

Festival Of Praise Featuring Fred Hammond & Donnie McClurkin

Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1801 NE 6th Street,
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 519-5500
www.pompanobeacharts.org

Date: Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.

A night of praise, some of Gospel's top acts will be joining in with audiences for one night. Tickets range between $38 and $68, and this event will take place rain or shine. The shows lined up consists of both Grammy-award winning artists and top ten acts. Performers include: Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy, Zacardi Cortez and Marcus Wiley.

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