Sunday afternoon jazz is back in downtown Pompano, and if you haven’t made it out yet this season, this week is a good time to start. The informal outdoor session series that’s been building momentum in the Civic Center area has settled into a reliable weekly rhythm — local musicians, community crowd, cold drinks, and no cover charge.
The format is loose by design. Rotating ensembles of Broward County musicians cycle through sets that lean toward bebop and cool jazz, with occasional R&B influences that reflect the diverse musical tradition of the area. It’s the kind of afternoon that makes you remember why you moved to South Florida in the first place.
The city’s investment in outdoor cultural programming has been paying visible dividends. Events like the Sunday sessions draw foot traffic to downtown businesses, give local musicians a platform, and create the kind of community gathering point that developers and residents alike cite as a signal of neighborhood health.
Local food vendors typically set up nearby during the sessions. Grab something to eat, find a spot in the shade, and settle in for a couple of hours. The sessions usually run from around 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., though timing can vary — check the city’s events calendar or the Pompano Beach CRA’s social channels for confirmed scheduling.
March Sunday afternoons in Pompano don’t get much better than this. Take the afternoon off. The week will still be there on Monday.
