What do your plans include this week? How about a soulful concert at the beautiful Broward Center for the Performing Arts; a food and wine festival to perk up the palate; or a “rockin” good time at an intimate venue in an exciting nighttime hotspot. These are just a few of our favorite things happening this week in Fort Lauderdale!

Don't miss R&B sensation John Legend perform at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5 Ave) on April 22. The 9-time Grammy Award-winning artist takes R&B/soul to the next level, creating an immersive experience about romance, love, hope, commitment and optimism. Music industry pioneer Quincy Jones has called Legend simply "a genius." Named one of Time magazine's “100 Most Influential People” and one of the music industry's most innovative artists, Legend returned to the studio after five years to record his much-anticipated 4th solo album entitled Love in the Future, a “rich, melodic soundscape that fully integrates the musician's gospel and pop influences, classical training and unerring hip-hop and soul sensibilities”. The show starts at 8:00pm and tickets can be purchased for $40-$120.

Meet & mingle among the best chefs in South Florida at the 4th Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival on April 25th & 26th at Quiet Waters Park (401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach). Friday night kicks-off the festivities with the Vineyard Party from 7 PM to 10 PM, featuring a gourmet food tasting, along with wine, craft beer, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. Saturday top chefs from the tri-county area gather for the Grand Tasting from 6 PM to 10 PM. This is the time for you to dine on fine local cuisine, drink fine wines and experience a festival like no other! Admission starts at $45 with additional charge for admission to various VIP events.

Rock out with Rob Thomas at the Hard Rock Live (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) on April 26. The Grammy-winning songwriter and singer - and former frontman for the popular band Matchbox 20 – will take the stage at 8:00pm. He is sure to perform many songs from his lengthy catalogue, including the hits “Lonely No More”, “Ever the Same”, and “No Diamonds”.

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.