Looking for something fun to do this week? We’re not just sun and sand here in Fort Lauderdale, there is so much more to do! Here are a few of our picks this week…

Leapin' Lizards! Annie, the world's best-loved musical has its much-anticipated return to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Avenue) October 7-19. Directed by original lyricist/director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You," plus the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow." Tickets are available for $34-114 and showtimes vary.

One of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the 20th Century is set to take the stage at The Hard Rock Live (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood). Don’t miss Earth, Wind & Fire make their South Florida stop on their “Guiding Light Tour” on October 15th. The legendary American band has spanned musical genres from R&B and soul, to funk, jazz, disco and pop. Rolling Stone Magazine has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound” of pop music. The show starts at 7:00pm.

Just in time for Halloween, “Dracula Untold: An Imax ® Experience” will be presented at the Museum of Discovery & Science (401 SW 2nd Street) on October 17 at 10:00am. This thrilling saga explores the origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, and depicting Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war. The horror tale takes place in Romania during the Turkish invasion as Vlad goes to great lengths to fight for his homeland and loved ones — even if it means selling his soul and becoming forever doomed as a creature of the night.

On October 18, the Historic Downtowner Restaurant (10 S. New River Drive) will host the “2nd Annual Craftoberfest”! From 1-10pm enjoy a Fort Lauderdale-style Bierfest on the beautiful New River and Riverwalk. Celebrate the fall season with German food specialties and a great selection of craft beer from local and national breweries. Listen to live music all day with Grindstone, Joel DiSilva and the Midnight Howl, and the Mr. Nice Guy Band. Prost!

The always exciting Las Olas Art Fair will be held October 18-19 from 10am-5pm along Las Olas Boulevard. The Art Fair is ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the nation and continues to be one of the most anticipated art events in the area. People come out yearly to see more than 150 artists display their work in what looks like a mini art gallery lined along the street. Meet the creators of the art on display; commission a specific piece; ask questions about techniques; learn the sources of their inspirations; and purchase fine works of art at affordable prices. No matter what you're looking for, you'll be sure to find it on Las Olas!

Be sure to continue checking in with us as we 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 call The Gayle Borden Group at 954.525.3355.