Events Schedule

IGNITE 2025

Fort Lauderdale: Esplanade Park + Riverwalk

VJ/DJ Performance by Ari Dykier – AUTOMATON II

A VJ/DJ session inspired by AUTOMATON II, a new artwork by visual artist Ari Dykier.

Location:

Fort Lauderdale (Esplanade Park & Riverwalk)

Date:

Saturday, February 15

Time: 8:30-9 PM

Lighthouse Live – VJ/DJ Session by Holly Danger & Tapered Shapes

An immersive audiovisual performance featuring video artist Holly Danger and electronic musician Tapered Shapes.

Location:

Fort Lauderdale (Pavilion, Esplanade Park)

Dates:

Saturday, February 15 & Friday, February 21

Time: 7-8 PM

Lighthouse Live – Solo VJ/DJ Session by Holly Danger

A solo performance inside Lighthouse, Holly Danger’s immersive installation, blending visuals and sound.

Location:

Fort Lauderdale (Pavilion, Esplanade Park)

Dates:

Monday, February 17 & Wednesday, February 19

Time: 7-8 PM

VJ/DJ Performance by Ari Dykier – Memoir

An unforgettable VJ/DJ session inspired by Memoir, the latest work from visual artist Ari Dykier.

Location:

History Fort Lauderdale (East Side), 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Dates:

Monday, February 17 & Sunday, February 23

Time: 8:30-9 PM

Artists/Curator Tour: Esplanade Park + Riverwalk

An unforgettable VJ/DJ session inspired by Memoir, the latest work from visual artist Ari Dykier.

Location:

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Date:

Tuesday, February 18

Time: 7 PM

Interactive Installation Synergies by Scenocosme

A participatory artwork that builds imaginary mechanics through audience interaction.

Location:

History Fort Lauderdale (West Side), 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 333011

Dates:

Nightly during IGNITE

Time: Dusk–10 PM

DJ Session by DJ Tons

DJ Tons brings a high-energy performance and unforgettable experiences with his dynamic set.

Location:

Stargate installation by Chalk River Labs, Esplanade Park

Date:

Saturday, February 22

Time: 7-8 PM
Dania Beach

VJ/DJ Performance by Ari Dykier – AUTOMATON II

A VJ/DJ session inspired by AUTOMATON II, a new artwork by visual artist Ari Dykier.

Location:

Mad Arts

Dates:

February 18 - 22

Time: 7 PM

Artist Talk with Playmodes, Francesco Lo Castro & Jaime Reyes

A discussion on the intersections of technology, sound, and visual art.

Location:

Mad Arts

Dates:

Sunday, February 16

Time: 12:30 PM

Artist Talk with Monochronicle, Laura Shepherd & Sofia Bastidas

A discussion on AI, generative art, and immersive environments in digital art.

Location:

Mad Arts (Cyc Wall)

Date:

Monday, February 17

Time: 2 PM

Mad Arts Artist/Curator Tour

Location:

Mad Arts

Date:

Tuesday, February 18

Time: 4:00 PM

Artist Talk with This is Loop, Moonlight Collective & Marc Aptakin

This is Loop and Moonlight Collective discuss their works and artistic impact in conversation with Marc Aptakin.

Location:

Mad Arts

Dates:

Nightly during IGNITE

Time: 2 PM

Performance by Richard Vergez followed up with a conversation with Jaime Reyes

Location:

Mad Arts

Date:

Thursday, February 20

Time: 4 PM

Meet the Artists: MF Dynamics

Meet artists Maria Finkelmeier and Allison Tanenhaus of MF Dynamics, along with the project's local participants, and take in the frequency of our region.

Location:

Dania Beach City Hall Parking Garage

Date:

Thursday, February 20

Time: 7-8 PM

Performance inside CHROLIK’s Digital Archive exhibition

Kael Baez performs inside the Digital Archive exhibition by CHROLIK.

Location:

Mad Arts

Date:

Saturday, February 22

Time: 2 PM

Video Screenings by Richard Vergez

A collection of video works spanning music videos, performance documentation, and expanded cinema.

Location:

Mad Arts (2nd Floor Theater)

Date:

Daily during IGNITE

Time: 7-8 PM


Hollywood: ArtsPark at Young Circle

IGNITE Kickoff Celebration featuring LIZN’BOW & Niña

A special DJ session by LIZN’BOW, followed by AUTONULO, a live femme reggaeton performance by Niña.

Location:

Amphitheater, ArtsPark at Young Circle

Date:

Friday, February 14

Time: 6:30–8:30 PM

Hollywood Artist/Curator Tour

Location:

Amphitheater, ArtsPark at Young Circle

Dates:

Wednesday, February 19

Time: 7 PM

Art Run with Hollywood Run Club

Join Hollywood Run Club for a free guided group run starting in Young Circle (by the fountain) and continuing through the art in the park; all paces welcome and distance options up to three miles. Sign a waiver at the park.

Location:

ArtsPark at Young Circle

Date:

Thursday, February 20

Time: 6:30 PM

Music and light performance by FifteenØeight

A dynamic live music and visual experience featuring the alt-pop/electronic duo FifteenØeight.

Location:

Amphitheater, ArtsPark at Young Circle

Date:

Friday, February 21 & Saturday, February 22

Time: 8-9 PM