Wonderful performances abound this week in Fort Lauderdale! From the Broward Center to the Parker Playhouse to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach; whether your interests lie in the theater, classic opera, country, pop, or rock, there is so much to do, see, and hear!

Check out a few of our suggestions…

On April 10, experience Florida Grand Opera’s performance of Tosca, Puccini’s poignant opera featuring star-crossed lovers, a sadistic villain and suicide. Set in Rome during the Napoleonic period, the tragic tale of Tosca’s love for the painter Cavaradossi and their implication in revolutionary activities through the machinations of the wicked police chief Scarpia features some of opera’s most tender arias. Listen for “Recondita Armonia,” “Vissi D’Arte” and “E Lucevan le Stele.” The stunning production at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave) will be performed in its original Italian with projected English subtitles, and accompanied by a live orchestra. The show begins at 7:30, with tickets starting at just $21.

April 11-12, The Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th Street) is hosting performances of C.S. Lewis' brilliant novel The Screwtape Letters, a story revealing spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. A sold-out hit in New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., this funny, provocative, and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation, directed by Max McLean, will change the way you think about how demons influence your everyday life. The performance includes after-show talkback about the play with director Max McLean. The performance is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Admission prices range from $29-$69 and showtimes vary.

Back by popular demand, Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach on April 12-13, with headliners Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Train, Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, and others performing in this three-stage lineup of country, pop, rock, reggae, funk and folk artists. The sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach will be turned into oceanfront festival grounds for the 2nd annual Oceanside event, making the Tortuga Festival a music and ocean lover's paradise. Fans will enjoy music performances with the sun and stars above, an ocean breeze in the air, and sand beneath their feet. Local culinary fair, sustainable seafood as well as traditional festival favorites will be served. A 2-day pass for all of the music is $165 and the party starts at 11:00am both days.

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.