Upcoming Events

May 25
Roller Derby: 3rd Annual Veterans & Legends Gold Coast Derby Grrls
Cheer on our hometown roller derby team, the Gold Coast Derby Grrls! Saturday, 6 p.m. Tickets: Reserved - $20 advance purchase, $25 day of show; General Admission - $10 advance purchase, $15 day of show. Suicide Seats - $15 advance, $20 day of show. 12 and under: $5 (general admission only). For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.goldcoastderbygrrls.com.

June 15-16
Gun & Knife Show
The Fort Lauderdale Gun Show is a favorite for local gun collectors, hunters and enthusiasts. Dealers and private collectors from across Florida exhibit at this show. You'll find a huge selection of guns, accessories, and many hard-to-find items. $10 adults, $9 with coupon, free for kids 12 and under. All persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.suncoastgunshows.com

June 21
Fight Time Promotions MMA: Fight Time 15
Live professional mixed martial arts fights are back in Fort Lauderdale at War Memorial Auditorium with Fight Time 13. General Admission: $35, $45, $55, $75 Reserved. $5 off coupon for all ticket levels: MMA. Students get $20 best available General Admission tickets at the WMA Box Office, day of show. For VIP Tables, call 786-543-1177. Visit www.fighttimepromotions.com for details. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Friday, doors open 7 p.m.

July 6-7
Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo
Repticon, an exotic animal event, comes to the War Memorial Auditorium in February. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Military will receive $1 off with ID and teachers receive free admission with ID. Boy and Girl Scouts in Uniform attend for free. VIP preview Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale 954.828.5380.  For more information, visit www.repticon.com.

July 12-13
2013 NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique and Bodybuilding Championships
Men and women compete in various categories to see who has the best bodies at the 2012 National Physique Committee (NPC) Southern States Championships. Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique championships, Friday, 6 p.m. $15 General Admission, $20 Reserved, $30 VIP Reserved. Bodybuilding championships, Saturday, 6 p.m. $15 General Admission, $25 Reserved, $35 VIP, available at www.ticketmaster.com. Friday and Saturday morning prejudging tickets are also available only at www.npcsouthernstates.com.

July 6-7
Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo
Repticon, an exotic animal event, comes to the War Memorial Auditorium in February. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Military will receive $1 off with ID and teachers receive free admission with ID. Boy and Girl Scouts in Uniform attend for free. VIP preview Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale 954.828.5380.  For more information, visit www.repticon.com.

July 20-21
Fort Lauderdale Antique and Collector Faire
Dolphin Promotions presents this antiques showcase, with 50 dealers offering quality antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, antique and estate, and much more. Silver re-plating will be available on-site. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission $6, good both days. For more information visit www.dolphinfairs.com.

July 27-28
Buckler Craft & Home Show
Buckler Promotions, Inc. returns to the War Memorial Auditorium with a Craft & Home Show, including demonstrations and seminars, as well as exhibits inside and outside. Great for picking up last-minute gifts for your sweetheart! Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, Children 12 and under: Free. For more information, and a discount for show admission, visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.

August 3-4
South Florida Bike Expo
Bike America Presents the single largest sale of bicycles and bicycle accessories in the southeastern United States. Save up to 70% off top brand bikes, with more than 600 in stock. Additional savings will be available on clothing, helmets and other accessories. Featured brands include Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Louis Garneau, Pearl Izumi and much more. The event will feature a fashion show with the latest in cycling apparel, drawings four times daily for a free bike, and Mirraco professional rider Nigel Silvester will be on hand to teach BMX tricks. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.southfloridabikeexpo.com.

August 17-18
Gun & Knife Show
The Fort Lauderdale Gun Show is a favorite for local gun collectors, hunters and enthusiasts. Dealers and private collectors from across Florida exhibit at this show. You'll find a huge selection of guns, accessories, and many hard-to-find items. $10 adults, $9 with coupon, free for kids 12 and under. All persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

August 23
Fight Time Promotions MMA: Fight Time 15
Live professional mixed martial arts fights are back in Fort Lauderdale at War Memorial Auditorium with Fight Time 13. General Admission: $35, $45, $55, $75 Reserved. $5 off coupon for all ticket levels: MMA. Students get $20 best available General Admission tickets at the WMA Box Office, day of show. For VIP Tables, call 786-543-1177. Visit www.fighttimepromotions.com for details. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Friday, doors open 7 p.m.

August 25
Pet Adoption Fair
It’s a day of fun for the whole family! There will be food, fun, live music and entertainment all day with friendly, available, adoptable animals from many different shelters and rescue groups, all fixed and with shots. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit www.brookkatz.com/animaladoptionfair.html.