For nearly 40 years, March has been the month to honor women’s achievements and contributions with the designation nationally of Women’s History Month. Each year, The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) sets a theme for the year’s Women’s History Month and this year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” centers on educating, inspiring, and advocating for a more inclusive future.
Taking this theme forward, Broward celebrates women leaders and empowers new generations of women with a series of special events throughout the county. Attend family-focused community events, exhibitions, performances, or educational presentations, or find inspiration and support with women-focused panels and conferences.
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” by History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale hosts its annual photo exhibition honoring impactful women in Broward to highlight their contributions in “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County.” This year’s exhibition at the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale recognizes six women: Rita Case, President, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group; Frances M. Esposito, Chief Strategy Officer of Broward Partnership; Ina Lee, owner of Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale; Susan Renneisen, Vice President of community affairs and special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood; Juliet Roulhac, Director of external affairs for Broward and Southwest Florida for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and corporate philanthropy for NextEra Energy (NEE); Elaine Vasquez, owner of “El Heraldo de Broward” Broward’s first bilingual newspaper.
The photo exhibit also highlights historic, trailblazing women that made a positive impact on Broward throughout the years. An opening reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale takes place Wednesday, March 5 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale; tickets to the reception are $50 per person. Visitors can enjoy the exhibition from Thursday, March 6 through Monday, March 31 for free.
Best for: Teens and Adults
WHAT:
“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change”
WHEN:
(Reception) 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 (General Exhibition/Galleria Mall Hours) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 6 through Monday, March. 31
TICKETS:
$50 (March 5 reception), Free (general exhibition)
WHERE:
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
INFORMATION:
(954) 463-4431 or
History Fort Lauderdale
for exhibition information and to purchase tickets
“Thou Art Woman” at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum partners with the South Florida nonprofit organization, Black LGBTQ+ Liberation Inc. (BLINC), for “Thou Art Woman 6th Annual Art Exhibition: RE/IMAGINE: Liberating Queer Futures,” an exhibition challenging viewers to imagine a future freed from the constructs of gender and sexuality. The exhibit celebrates the role of art in confronting societal norms and features sculpture, photography, paintings, installations, and digital art by contemporary visual artists.
“Thou Art Woman” is on display from Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, May 11 at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. Admission to the exhibition is included with general museum admission.
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum also hosts a free opening reception for “Thou Art Woman” on Thursday, March 13; which includes food, drinks, an art talk, and a performance by multidimensional dancer, Brianna Pierre-Georges. Attendees also have the chance to connect with the artists at the reception.
Best for: Teens and Adults
WHAT: “Thou Art Woman 6th Annual Art Exhibition: RE/IMAGINE: Liberating Queer Futures”
WHEN:
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, reception; regular museum hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday
COST:
(Reception) Free, but RSVP recommended. (Exhibition Admission w/ Museum Admission) $15, general museum admission, $10, seniors, military members, and students, $7, children under age 13, free for children aged four and under
WHERE:
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd, Suite 202, Plantation (Inside Broward Mall)
INFORMATION:
(954) 999-0989 or
“Thou Art Woman” Exhibition
and
reception registration
Gowns, Gossip & Garden Delights by Beaux Arts
Beaux Arts Fort Lauderdale hosts a Bridgerton-themed luncheon, “Gowns, Gossip and Garden Delights” on Thursday, March 13 at the Crystal Ballroom on Lake Melva. Inspired by the popular regency romance series, “Bridgerton,” the luncheon includes a high tea, cocktails, entertainment, and auction. Attendees are encouraged to dress their best or wear Regency-inspired clothing to fit the theme.
Proceeds from the “Gowns, Gossip and Garden Delights” luncheon go to NSU Art Museum’s “Museum on the Move” program, which provides Broward Public School students a free arts experience at the Museum. Students are given a tour of the exhibitions, participate in creative activities, and get exposure to art history and visual thinking strategies that help them analyze art.
“Gowns, Gossip and Garden Delights” is a Beaux Arts fundraiser; the organization is a volunteer, nonprofit group committed to supporting the arts and building community appreciation for arts and culture in Broward. Ticket prices for the event start at $185.
Best for: Adults
WHAT:
“Gowns, Gossip and Garden Delights”
WHERE:
Crystal Ballroom on Lake Melva, 1431 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13
COST:
Tickets start at $185
INFORMATION:
(610) 301-6723 or
purchase tickets here
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES
“SongFest #3 Broward – Femmes Fantastiques” – Florida Grand Opera
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) celebrates the musical contributions of women composers in “Femmes Fantastiques” on Sunday, March 9. The concert includes performances of contemporary and classic musical compositions from women composers such as Florence Price, a gifted African American composer whose work was the performed by Marian Anderson at the historic Lincoln Memorial Concerto in 1939, Clara Schumann, a prolific 19th century composer and pianist from Germany, and Margaret Bonds, a music prodigy who performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as the first African American soloist in 1933.
“Femmes Fantastiques” takes place at the Center for Spiritual Living in Oakland Park, and features studio artists from the Florida Grand Opera including Sydney Dardis, Monique Galvão, Mary Burke Barber, and others.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
SongFest #3 Broward – Femmes Fantastiques
WHEN:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 9
COST:
$15, general admission, free for Florida Grand Opera subscribers
WHERE:
Center for Spiritual Living, 4849 Dixie Highway, Oakland Park
INFORMATION:
(954) 751-9912 or
SongFest #3 Broward
for tickets
“Blues School: Dottie Kelly and Rock The House Band” – Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library
Blues singer Dottie Kelly and her “Rock the House Band” come to Deerfield Beach to honor Women in Blues music. Coinciding with International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Kelly showcases her signature Blues sound and gospel influences. The event is free and open to all ages.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dottie Kelly is a Blues singer with more than 20 years of experience performing for audiences. In 2022, she was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge, a competitive contest put on by the Blues Foundation. She’s released two CDs, and written her own music; her most recent single, “Why You Treat Me Mean,” was released July 2024.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
Blues School: Dottie Kelly and Rock The House Band
WHEN:
2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 8
COST:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7680 or
register here
Latin American Poetry Recitation – Carver Ranches Branch Library
Honor International Women’s Day with recitations of works by Latin American women icons at Carver Ranches Branch Library on Saturday, March 8. Poetry recitations will be in Spanish, and feature works by famed Latin American writers and poets. The event is free; registration is required.
Best for: Teens and Adults
WHAT:
Latin American Poetry Recitation
WHEN:
3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 8
COST:
Free (registration required)
WHERE:
Carver Ranches Branch Library, 4735 SW 18th St, West Park
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-6245 or
register here
EDUCATIONAL LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
“Cultural Conversations: Harriet Tubman and the Civil War” at African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)
Broward County’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) hosts a book discussion and lecture by historian and author, Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, on Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid, a little-known chapter of Civil War history.
Harriet Tubman became the first American woman to lead a military expedition in June 1863 when she commanded 150 African American Union soldiers on a raid of plantations along the Combahee River in South Carolina. Under Tubman’s leadership, Union soldiers destroyed seven plantations and over 700 people were freed from enslavement, some of the freed men later joined the Union cause as part of the Second South Carolina Volunteer Infantry.
Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black joins AARLCC to talk about the history and legacy of the Combahee River Raid. Her recent book, “COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War” explores Tubman’s role in the raid and discusses what happened to the freed men who joined the Second South Carolina Volunteers after the Civil War.
The lecture is free.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
Cultural Conversations: Harriet Tubman and the Civil War
WHEN:
5:30. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19
COST:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-6282 or
register here
“Broward Women Pioneers” Presentation at Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
History Fort Lauderdale discusses the work and contributions of women to the history of Broward County in “Broward Women Pioneers,” an informative presentation on 200 years of Broward history and the impact of pioneering women on the region. History Fort Lauderdale is also running their “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change” exhibition during Women’s History Month at Galleria Mall to honor women leaders in Broward.
The “Broward Women Pioneers” lecture takes place Monday, March 17 at Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch Library and is free to attend.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
“Broward Women Pioneers”
WHEN:
1:30 to 3 p.m., Monday, March 17
COST:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch Library, 1856A W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7740 or
register here
“Black Beauty as an Act of Resistance!” at Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Florida International University (FIU) professor, curator, and art activist, Imani Warren, presents “Black Beauty as an Act of Resistance!” at Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center on Monday, March 24. Warren will speak on the power of Black beauty, in particular, Black hair and its role as a symbol of Black identity, cultural pride, and traditions.
An artist, Warren partnered with Florida International University’s Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab on a grant to bring the history of Black beauty in Miami to the public with the “Black Beauty as an Act of Resistance: The Story of Sunlight School of Beauty Culture,” which explores the legacy of the historic Overtown cosmetology school and its role in building Black community and entrepreneurship in a segregated Miami from the 1930s to the 1970s. The presentation at Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center is free to attend.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
“Black Beauty as an Act of Resistance!”
WHEN:
6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 24
COST:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7595 or
register here
“Making an Impression: Women Join the Impressionism Revolution” – NSU Art Museum Lecture Series at Beach Branch Library
“Making an Impressio,” focuses on Impressionism and the work of women artists to the Impressionist movement. Launched in France in the 1870s, the Impressionist movement aimed to capture modern, everyday life with a style that emphasized loose brushstrokes to create an “impression” of the subject. At a time when women were still fighting for the right to vote, women Impressionists had to fight harder for recognition and respect as an artist. “Making an Impression” explores the contributions of six women artists to Impressionism, highlighting the key role women artists played in this 19th century artistic movement.
The lecture takes place Friday, March 28 at Beach Branch Library.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
NSU Art Museum Lecture Series: Making an Impression
WHEN:
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 28
COST:
Free
WHERE:
Beach Branch Library, 3250 NE 2nd St., Pompano Beach
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7830 or
learn more
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Women’s History Month Celebration at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum holds their annual “Women’s History Month Celebration” on Sunday, March 16 to celebrate Women’s History Month. The Museum’s panel event features a diverse set of speakers from the Caribbean who will talk about their experiences balancing career, family, and personal lives. The panel is hosted with the Caribbean Professionals Network, an organization dedicated to giving Caribbean professionals a chance to network and build business relationships.
The event is free, but registration is encouraged.
Best for: Adults
WHAT:
Women’s History Month Celebration
WHEN:
2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 16
TICKETS:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, 8000 W. Broward Blvd, Suite 202, Plantation (Inside Broward Mall)
INFORMATION:
(954) 999-0989 or
Women’s History Month Celebration
and
event registration
“Girls of Pearls” at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library’s special youth empowerment event, “Girls of Pearls,” is for teen and tween girls. On Monday, March 10, topics such as self-confidence, bullying, and leadership will help girls build financial literacy, etiquette, and goal-setting skills. Attendees will get the chance to socialize and build connections; light refreshments are included.
The event is open to girls of all ages, but best for teen and tween-aged girls.
Best for: Teens and Tweens
WHAT:
Girls of Pearls
WHEN:
6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 10
TICKETS:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9th Court, Pompano Beach
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7670 or
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
register here
“We The Women: Creating Our Wildest Dreams” at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library
“Creating Our Wildest Dreams” takes place Saturday, March 8 at The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University. The day-long event features a slate of panels and speakers who will speak on community and civic action and their work advancing important social causes. Speakers include: Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library; Diamond Delancy, Director of Organizing for Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida; Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President & CEO of the Urban League of Broward County; Lisa Johnson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeast FL; Pat Beall, Contributor for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Paula Muñoz, Executive Director of the Florida Student Power Network; Knellee Bisram, Founder and CEO of Art of Happiness and Mindfulness (AHAM) Education
See a full list of conference speakers here. Conference attendees will engage in discussions, Q&A sessions, and have a chance to network at the event. The conference is free to attend, registration is encouraged.
Best for: Adults
WHAT:
“Creating Our Wildest Dreams”
WHEN:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 8
TICKETS:
Free (registration encouraged)
WHERE:
Nova Southeastern University, The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie
INFORMATION:
(954) 262-4000 or
register at We the Women Broward
“Family Day” at the Library – Celebrating Women’s Day – Northwest Regional Library
Northwest Regional Library holds a Family Day event Saturday, March 15 for Women’s History Month. The event includes music, kid-friendly crafts, and other creative activities. This family day also features notable members of the community who will be in attendance at the event, such as local children’s author Sita Singh, whose books explore her transnational experiences in India and the United States. Her books include “Birds of a Feather” (2021) and “Mango Memories” (2024) which earned the Gold Medal in the Young Children’s Literature category at the 2024 Florida Book Awards.
Family Day is a free, family-friendly event; attendees are encouraged to pre-register.
Best for: All ages
WHAT:
Family Day
WHEN:
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15
COST:
Free
WHERE:
Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr, Coral Springs
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7990 or
register here
Flourish: A Celebration of Women’s Health & Wellness at Hollywood Branch Library
Hollywood Branch Library hosts a women-focused health and wellness fair, “Flourish,” on Saturday, March 15. The fair includes a variety of free offerings for the community to promote physical and mental-emotional health and wellness, including educational presentations, interactive workshops, and demonstrations:
- Krissy Sykes: Yogi master and member of the historic community-building organization, the Hollywood Women’s Club. Sykes’ presentation will cover yoga and transcendental meditation.
- Kind Wholeness: A nonprofit focused on holistic wellness for the community that addresses mind, body, social, and emotional wellbeing. Kind Wholeness will lead a presentation on menopause and menopause awareness to help break the stigma around women’s health.
- 40+ Double Dutch: A group of women over age 40 who encourage fellowship and physical and mental wellness through Double Dutch and other “kid” games like hopscotch and hula hooping. The group works on breaking stigmas around aging and will do a short Double Dutch demonstration at the health fair.
Local health and community organizations will exhibit at the fair, including Florida Department of Health in Broward County, South Florida Wellness Network, Hollywood Historical Society, Planned Parenthood, Women in Distress, the Hollywood Women’s Club, and others. The event is free to attend; registration is encouraged but not required.
Best for: Teens and Adults
WHAT:
Flourish: A Celebration of Women’s Health & Wellness
WHEN:
12:30 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 15
TICKETS:
Free
WHERE:
Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
INFORMATION:
(954) 357-7760 or
register to attend
