Sistrunk-a-Fair: The ongoing makeover of Sistrunk Boulevard north of downtown Fort Lauderdale picks up new momentum this weekend thanks to this inaugural weeklong festival, showcasing art, films and performances from local artists living in Broward’s historically black communities. Kicking off the fair is a 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 reception for “B.A.S.E.,” an exhibit featuring works by 16 artists at the Old Dillard Museum (1019 NW Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-322-8827). Other highlights include an MLK Day Clean Up the Blvd. (11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 21); ArtWarz, a live-painting competition on Jan. 26 at Midtown Art Gallery (1033 NW Sixth St., Ste. 206; 954-467-6822); and Spoken Word Anni'Floetry on Jan. 26 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth Ave.; $25-$35; 954-462-0222). Go to SistrunkaFair.com.