Thursday, November 8, 2012

Camelot Days Medieval Festival 2012 is coming to Hollywood in November


Can't wait for the 2013 Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach and Miami? No worries, T.Y. Park in Hollywood is hosting the 2012 Camelot Days Medieval Festival for two weekends in November.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day Salsa Party at Legends Cafe


No matter who you're voting for in today's presidential election, tonight you can celebrate this country's democracy with some salsa dancing.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

ArtsPark's Weekly Movie Night Schedule



ArtsPark will host a movie night starting this Saturday, Nov. 2 until March 2012. A different family-friendly movie will be shown each week at the park's amphitheater. 

Thursday, October 25, 2012

ArtsPark's Boo Bash this Saturday

Photo Credit: lobo235
Hollywood's 6th annual BOO Bash is this Friday, Oct. 26 Wednesday, Oct. 31, at ArtsPark. Admission is free and will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.


Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Free Shredding Event for Residents of Hollywood this Saturday



The City of Hollywood’s Office of the City Clerk, Records and Archive Division is hosting a free shredding event for businesses and residents this Saturday at City Hall. 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Hollywood Commissioner Candidate hosts Hip-Hop Party to attract young voters

Democratic party? Republican party? How about a Hip-Hop party? Rick Valdez, Hollywood District 1 Commissioner candidate, hosted a hip-hop party Wednesday, Oct. 17 to encourage young voters to head out to polls this election.

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk this Saturday


The ArtWalk in Downtown Hollywood is held the third Saturday of every month. This three hour event will feature a variety of local and international artists in the Hollywood area.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Cardboard Boat Race at Hollywood Marina


This Saturday, Oct. 13, 30 contestants will race their cardboard boats in the waters of Hollywood Marina. Teams of three or more will compete for three award categories.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mardi Gras Casino Comedy Challenge Heating Up


The second annual Comedy Challenge at Mardi Gras Casino in Hollywood is less than one month away from crowning it's champion. There are now just 12 challengers remaining in the competition.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Race for Mayor of Hollywood


All eyes are on this year's election. Well, at least those in Hollywood. Clifford Germano is fighting to become the new mayor of Hollywood, while Peter Bober looks to get re-elected for another four years. Here's what you need to know about each candidate.


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Dog Water Park Open for October


Do you enjoy the pleasant scent of a wet dog? Have you been looking for a water wonderland to unleash your little friend along with other canines? Well thanks to the City of Hollywood, you're in luck!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Upcoming Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Hollywood's CRA will be having a regular board meeting Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. in Hollywood City Hall, located on Hollywood Blvd and North 26th Avenue. A link to the meeting's agenda will be posted as soon as it is released.

UPDATE: Link to CRA Meeting Agenda

Follow us on twitter @CityHollyweird for live updates on the meeting.

Map it:
Hollywood City Hall
2600 Hollywood Boulevard
Room 219
Hollywood, FL 33020

Helpful Links:

CRA Official Website

CRA Meeting Information


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Free Admission to Museum This Saturday

As part of Smithsonian Magazine's annual "Museum Day Live!", the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will have free admission this Saturday, September 29, 2012.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Top 5 Hollywood Attractions

Coming to Hollywood? Don't know what to do? Here's a list of the top-5 places to check out next time you're in town. 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Pawn Shops in Hollywood

Hollywood is home to probably hundreds of pawn shops. But how many them are in Hollywood's stretch of 441? Let's find out.


Thursday, September 13, 2012

Ukulele Jam Sessions: "Making the World a Better Place"



Hollywood is known for its beaches and casinos, but one rapidly growing group is bringing the ukulele scene to the city.

The Florida Ukulele Network, or F.U.N., is a group of ukulele enthusiasts that come together in Hollywood to jam with their four-string miniature guitars. The group has been jamming since 2009 and over the years has expanded their meetings to cities like Palm Beach and Space Coast.

Monday, September 10, 2012

9/11 Memorial Concert to be held at ArtsPark


Tomorrow marks the 11th anniversary of the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. There have been no successful attacks since that fateful day in 2001, but that one attack 11 years ago still affects many Americans to this day. 

The city of Hollywood is one of many cities throughout South Florida that will host a special event to remember those lives lost in the attacks.