FEBRUARY AT THE PARKER BRINGS STAND-UP HEADLINERS AND THE CELEBRITY FACTOR TO FORT LAUDERDALE
Published: Jan 22, 2026
February at The Parker highlights a schedule driven by stand-up comedy and nationally recognized artists, with performances spanning comedy, music, jazz and classical programming. The lineup reflects continued demand for high-profile performers in an intimate venue setting, with multiple touring headliners and established names appearing throughout the month.
Stand-up comedy is a central focus in February, with appearances by Nate Jackson, Chris Fleming, Zarna Garg, Paul Reiser and Kathy Griffin. Musical performances include artists Keb’ Mo’, The Robert Cray Band, Amy Grant, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Glenn Miller Orchestra, alongside jazz and orchestral concerts that add depth to the schedule.
Tickets are on sale now at BrowardCenter.org, Ticketmaster.com and ParkerPlayhouse.com. Below is the February calendar for performances and events at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker:
February 1 The Glenn Miller Orchestra
February 5 Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy
February 6 Vienna Boys Choir
February 7–8 Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through the Change
February 11 Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
February 13 Keb’ Mo’
February 14 Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
February 15 The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour
February 18 South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Rimsky-Korsakov & Mozart
February 19 Chris Fleming
February 20 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
February 21 Laurie Berkner
February 22 Youth Pride Band 2026
February 22 Zarna Garg
February 24 Super Scientific Circus
February 24 Amy Grant
February 25 Just Do It Awards 2026
February 25 Paul Reiser
February 27 So Good! Neil Diamond Experience
February 28 That Motown Band
Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour
Thu, Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Nate Jackson brings his Big Dog Comedy Tour to The Parker, presented by the Broward Center and Live Nation, as part of the Truist Comedy Series. A stand-up comedian, actor, writer and digital creator, Jackson has gained national recognition through his viral comedy content and continues to sell out venues across the country. His credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Nick Cannon Presents Wild ’N Out, All Def Comedy, Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City and a recurring role on NBC’s Young Rock. Jackson also appears in the upcoming feature film Good Fortune, directed by Aziz Ansari, and has made multiple appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He was named Time Out Los Angeles’ Top 10 Comedians to Watch in 2019. Recommended for ages 16+.
Vienna Boys Choir
Fri, Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The Vienna Boys Choir takes the stage at The Parker as part of the Mosaic Series. With a history spanning more than six centuries, the ensemble is recognized worldwide for its precision, musicality and wide-ranging repertoire. Compromising of four touring choirs with singers from dozens of countries, the Vienna Boys Choir collectively performs more than 300 concerts annually and remains one of the most influential ensembles in choral music.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ’The Change’®
Feb. 7–8, 2026
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ’The Change’® continues the story of the long-running stage production Menopause The Musical®. Set five years after the original production, the sequel follows the same group of women as they reunite on a cruise, using humor and music to explore friendship and shared life experiences. The production features parody songs inspired by popular music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Wed, Feb. 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are featured at The Parker as part of the TD Bank Jazz Series, presented by the Broward Center and Live Nation. Led by six-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was, the group brings together jazz musicians from his Detroit hometown. The ensemble includes longtime collaborators such as saxophonist Dave McMurray and keyboardist Luis Resto and is scheduled to release its debut album in summer 2026. This will be a celebration of their debut album and the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead's Blues for Allah Album.
Keb’ Mo’
Fri, Feb. 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Keb’ Mo’ takes the stage at The Parker as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series. A guitarist, songwriter and arranger, he has earned five GRAMMY Awards and 14 Blues Foundation Awards over a career spanning nearly five decades. His catalog draws from blues, folk, country and soul traditions, and his collaborations include work with Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill, Jackson Browne, Natalie Cole and Lyle Lovett.
Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
Sat, Feb. 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Kathy Griffin brings her New Face, New Tour to The Parker, presented by the Broward Center and Gate52. A two-time Emmy Award and GRAMMY Award-winning comedian, Griffin holds the Guinness World Records title for writing and starring in 20 televised stand-up comedy specials. She is best known for the Bravo series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, which aired for six seasons and earned two Emmy Awards. Her television credits include Suddenly Susan and guest appearances on Seinfeld, Law & Order: SVU, Glee, You and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Griffin also co-hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper for ten years and is the author of two New York Times bestselling memoirs. This event contains adult language or content.
The Robert Cray Band – All Amped Up Tour
Sun, Feb. 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
The Robert Cray Band appears at The Parker as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series. Over a career spanning more than four decades, the band has built a catalog that blends blues, soul and R&B, earning five GRAMMY Awards and releasing more than 20 albums. Led by guitarist and vocalist Robert Cray, the band has received numerous honors including induction into the Blues Hall of Fame and the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. Their music draws from American roots traditions while continuing to evolve across generations.
Chris Fleming
Thu, Feb. 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Chris Fleming brings his live performance to The Parker, presented by the Broward Center and Bill Blumenreich Presents, as part of the Truist Comedy Series. A comedian, writer and actor, Fleming recently released the stand-up special HELL on Peacock and has amassed more than 80 million views on YouTube. His television credits include appearances on Abbott Elementary, Loot, Corporate, Waffles + Mochi and Last Laugh, along with voice work on The Great North, Adventure Time, Summer Camp Island and Bigtop Burger. Fleming continues to tour nationally with his live performances. This event contains adult language or content.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Fri, Feb. 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes the stage at The Parker as part of the TD Bank Jazz Series. Formed more than three decades ago, the band has built an international following through live performances, recordings and music featured across film and television. The group has performed at venues including the Hollywood Bowl and Lincoln Center, appeared with symphony orchestras throughout the United States, and made television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Super Bowl XXXIII. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues to perform music rooted in jazz and swing traditions.
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show
Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Laurie Berkner comes to The Parker as part of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series, presented by the Broward Center and Emporium. In this solo performance, Berkner presents a selection of songs from her catalog, including “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting for the Elevator” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” along with additional songs not typically featured in her full-band concerts. Berkner is known for her work creating music for young audiences and families, with live performances that combine songwriting, audience participation and storytelling. The performance runs approximately 75 minutes.
Zarna Garg
Sun, Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Zarna Garg appears at The Parker as part of the Truist Comedy Series, presented by the Broward Center and AEG Live. A stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City, Garg is known for her work exploring family life and cultural identity through comedy. She is the creator and star of the Amazon Prime stand-up special One in a Billion and hosts The Zarna Garg Family Show podcast. Garg has headlined the Practical People Win tour and has opened for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on their Restless Leg Tour. Her film and television credits include A Nice Indian Boy, and she has appeared at major comedy festivals including Just For Laughs and Netflix Is a Joke.
Super Scientific Circus
Tue, Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Super Scientific Circus is presented at The Parker as part of the Nicklaus Children’s Smart Stage Matinee Series. Designed for elementary audiences, the production combines live science demonstrations with circus-style performances to introduce core scientific principles. The program explores concepts including friction, inertia, centripetal force, aerodynamics, air pressure, sound and ultraviolet light through hands-on experiments and visual demonstrations. Super Scientific Circus is recommended for students in grades K–5, with educational study guides available to support classroom learning.
Study guides for all of the Broward Center’s Smart Stage Matinees are available for download.
Amy Grant
Tue, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Amy Grant comes to The Parker as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series, generously underwritten by Suzanne and Bernard Scharf, and presented by the Broward Center and AEG Live. A singer-songwriter whose career spans more than three decades, Grant is widely recognized for her impact across contemporary Christian and pop music.
Grant has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, earning multiple multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications. Her career honors include six GRAMMY Awards, 26 Dove Awards, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and stars on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Music City Walk of Fame. In addition to her music career, Grant has worked in television and publishing, including hosting NBC’s Three Wishes and authoring Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far. She continues to perform and appear nationally as a recording artist and speaker.
Paul Reiser
Wed, Feb. 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Paul Reiser returns at The Parker as part of the Truist Comedy Series. A comedian, actor, writer and author, Reiser is known for his work across stand-up comedy, television and film. His recent television credits include Stranger Things and an Emmy-nominated role on The Kominsky Method, as well as the revival of Mad About You, the Emmy-, Peabody- and Golden Globe-winning series he co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt.
Reiser’s film credits include Aliens, Beverly Hills Cop, Diner, Whiplash and Fatherhood. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Couplehood, Babyhood and Familyhood, and has received numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and American Comedy Award nominations. He continues to perform stand-up comedy nationwide.
So Good! Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
Fri, Feb. 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
So Good! Neil Diamond Experience features Broadway, television and film performer Robert Neary in a tribute to the life and music of Neil Diamond. The production includes a selection of Diamond’s songs, accompanied by multimedia elements and narrative storytelling that reflect key moments from the artist’s career.
Neary has more than four decades of experience in the entertainment industry, including leading roles on Broadway and numerous television and film appearances. He created the production in 2019, developing it with a live band, and the concert has since been filmed as a documentary feature available on Amazon Prime Video.
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service for the Broward Center and The Parker. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 954.462.0222, or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.
The Parker is located within Holiday Park at 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
The Broward Center 2025/2026 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
About The Parker
The Parker is Fort Lauderdale’s iconic, heritage theater presenting concerts, comedy, dance, family fare and more. Beautifully renovated in 2021, The Parker offers audiences enhanced entertainment and hospitality experiences. The neo-classical Lillian S. Wells Hall features outstanding acoustics, unobstructed sightlines, wide rows and continental seating. The grand S. Donald Sussman Lobby, Bernie Peck’s Bar, the intimate Haller Club, and the private members’ lounge, The Place to Be, provide ample opportunities for audiences to enjoy culture, cocktails and conversation with every visit to the theater. For more information, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.
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