This Saturday, July 28th, Barrel of Monks Brewing will have their first ever Wet & Wild Beer Bash. They will have a homemade slip n' slide, so you can beat this Florida heat! There will be live music, food trucks, and special water events as well. There is no admission charge, but drinks require tickets. You can buy individual drink tickets, or a $45 "all you can drink" ticket at the event. For more information, visit Barrel of Monks Brewing's website.

Location: 1141 S Rogers Cir #5 Boca Raton, FL 33487

Last Saturday night I went to Ft. Lauderdale Beach, and stumbled upon Rock Bar/Sangrias. It's literally across the street from the sand, the seats are outdoors (with a roof above of course), and inside is a dance floor. They have food, drinks, and even hookah! I ordered their strawberry flavored hookah, and really enjoyed it. Everyone at the table gets their own "straw" to use. I also ordered nachos, some tacos, and a blue sky margarita (pictured below). They have a 2 for $25 deal on the margaritas, so if you can't drink two 45 oz. margaritas, bring a friend so they can drink the other one. If you would like more information or to see their menu, visit their website.

Address: 219 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Cirque du Soleil's Crystal show is coming to the BB&T Center from July 18-29th. For the first time in this company's history, all the performances will be on ice. There are 15 shows scheduled, so you won't miss out. This is a great way to avoid the hot, summer weather, and still get some entertainment. Please visit BB&T Center's Website for more information, and to purchase tickets online.

Location: BB&T Center 1 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise, FL 33323

This Saturday (7/14) is the 7th Annual Boca Burger Battle from 6-10pm at 

Sanborn Square Park. Enjoy unlimited burgers and bites, and vote for your favorite burger creation. There will be live music, craft beer, summer wines, and a retail bazaar. Tickets are available online at Boca Burger Battle's website. VIP tickets are $75 and General Admission are $50.

Location: Sanborn Square Park 72 N. Federal Highway Downtown Boca Raton, FL 33432

This Thursday-Sunday is the Florida Supercon, South Florida's largest comic, anime, gaming, and pop convention. You can get an autograph from William Shatner, as well as other television/movie stars, voice actors, wrestlers, and comic creators. Tons of events are scheduled during the convention, and numerous vendors will be there to sell all types of comics and other cool products. Dress up like your favorite comic book character, and you might end up winning a contest. Tickets are only available online at Florida Supercon's website. Unfortunately, all Multi-Day tickets are sold out.

Address: Broward County Convention Center-1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

This Saturday, July 7th is World Chocolate Day, so head over to Exquisito Chocolates and go on a factory tour! You can imagine you're in Willy Wonka's Factory, and watch them turn cacao beans into chocolate. You can taste several products during the tour. Visitors are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes, and they provide helmets. The tours last 45-60 minutes, and tickets cost $15. If you would like to go, tickets should be purchased on their website prior to arriving at the factory. For more information visit Exquisito Chocolates Website.

Location: 2606 SW 8th Street Miami, Fl. 33135

There will be plenty of fireworks all around this Wednesday night, but Fort Lauderdale Beach will no doubt have the best display. The city will have a 4th of July Spectacular from Noon-9:30PM, and the event is FREE! There is going to be live music, beach games, and contests. You can even compete in a hot dog or apple pie eating contest. At 9:00PM, they will have their fireworks display simulcast to music.

If transportation is a concern, there are multiple stress free options for you. Please visit the City of Fort Lauderdale's Website for more information, traffic advisories, and a map.