BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Enjoy an amazing evening of electrifying stories and a virtuoso violin performance at Broward County Library's Moonlight Tales annual song-and-story cabaret, on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30PM at the Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club in Stranahan Park, located next to Broward County Main Library, 100 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33301.

Moonlight Tales is a free, outdoor, adults-only signature event with live performances by renowned storytellers and musicians. This year's Moonlight Tales, held in conjunction with the library's One Book OneBroward 2026 literacy initiative (through February 28), thematically connects to the novel The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

This special night of music and stories will include the following performers:                  

• Storyteller, Lucrece Louisdhon-Louinis: Through interactive storytelling, Lucrèce Louisdhon-Louinis explores Haitian heritage and imagination through powerful, personal tales. For over three decades, she has served as tireless cultural advocates, promoting Haitian music, dance, and story nationally.

• Storyteller, Red Wordz: Frankie "Red" Rosso, is a poet, dancer, and radio personality known as Red Wordz. Her passion for poetry and Spoken Word have led her to hosting her own radio and television talk show, RedLighTv LIVE. Red hosts several open mics and teaches hip-hop, bachata, and fusion dance classes through her project RedDance.

• Musician, Yalyen Savignon: A child prodigy born in Havana, Cuba, Yalyen Savignon has performed with acclaimed symphony orchestras. She is an avid chamber music performer who has given recitals and taught violin and chamber music in the United States, Cuba, Chile, and Jamaica. She is also the President and Executive Director of the Volta Music Foundation.

"Moonlight Tales is a wonderful night for the community to come together and enjoy Florida's unique environment and the performing arts," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubb. "We invite everyone to a memorable evening under the stars with us."

Complimentary refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Lauderdale Libraries. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Admission is free; early registration is suggested. This program is made possible by Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries. 

Metered parking is available in the City of Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Center Garage at 150 SE 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (adjacent to Main Library) and on the surrounding streets. For more information, contact Sebastian Perez at sbperez@Broward.org or 954-357-7443.

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