What a week here in beautiful Fort Lauderdale! In addition to Valentine’s Day this Friday, there are dinosaurs, concerts, great food, and a marathon! There’s always something fun and exciting going on…check out our picks below:

For the dinophiles in the family, “The Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo” is being performed at The Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th Street) on February 13 & 14. Experience awesome prehistoric creatures from cute baby dinosaurs to raptors, birds and other prehistoric beasts, in a zoo like no other! Children and grown-ups alike will be fascinated and enthralled with the amazingly life-like creatures like those that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. These ancient dinosaurs come to life in an eye-popping display during this fun, educational and imaginative performance that will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are $15 and showtimes are 10:00am and 11:30am.

Experience true "Love" this Valentine's Day with a special performance at The Parker Playhouse by Darlene Love, the roof-raising voice behind the 1960s hits "He's a Rebel" and the holiday classic "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." As part of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound hit factory, Love provided back-up vocals for so many timeless singles including "Johnny Angel," "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" and "Baby, I Need Your Loving." It's no wonder The New York Times raves: "Darlene Love's thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton's guitar or Bob Dylan's lyrics." A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Darlene Love is "one of the greatest singers of all time," according to Rolling Stone magazine. Tickets for the show, which starts at 8:00, can be purchased for $37.50 - $47.50.

Join the famous Southport Raw Bar (1536 Cordova Road) on February 15 as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary! The all-day festivities (11am-10:30pm) will feature great food and drinks, live music, raffles and a silent auction. All proceeds raised will support Gilda’s Club South Florida. If you haven’t had the chance to check out this waterfront Fort Lauderdale institution yet, now is your chance!

The legendary Liza Minelli will be at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5 Ave) for one night only on February 16 at 7:00pm. The winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special "Legends" Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy, Liza Minelli is one of the entertainment world's consummate performers. In film, on stage, and in television, she has won critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her show business peers, giving new dimension and credibility to the word "superstar." Today, when her busy schedule allows, she works with students at The Actor's Studio teaching master classes in acting and singing. Her well-known generosity of spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to her craft are unequaled in the entertainment industry, where she continues to perform to an ever-growing legion of admirers throughout the world. Tickets for her performance range from $50-$150.

The 24th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival will be held at Esplanade Park February 14 -16. Sponsored by Mosher Street Records and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, this amazing festival celebrates some of the best in jazz music and includes performances by Johnny Sansone, Eric Lindell, Satan and Adam, Albert Castiglia, Samatha Fish, Tinsley Ellis, JP Soars and The Red Hots, and many, many more brilliant musicians. Don’t miss the Pre-Fest party on Friday evening and the full-day music event on Saturday.

And finally, on February 16, serious runners will get the opportunity to follow a course of 26.2 miles featuring signature South Florida beauty and loaded with miles of unobstructed ocean views. Starting at the Museum of Discovery & Science (401 SW 2 Street), and winding through our beautiful city streets, the fast, flat course of the annual A1A Marathon is ideal for those looking to achieve Boston Marathon qualifying times. If you're searching for the ideal winter-destination running event, then look no further! Run Fort Lauderdale....Where the Ocean is Your Finish Line!! Of course, if you’re not planning on running, just come out and cheer…after all, it will be a beautiful day in sunny Fort Lauderdale!

Be sure to check in with us each week as we continue to share the many events Fort Lauderdale has to offer. And to learn more about our great city - or for information on Fort Lauderdale Real Estate - visit us at www.gayleborden.com or contact The Gayle Borden Group at 954.525.3355.