Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Bring your dog for stroll around Mounts Botanical Garden 9 a.m.-3 p.m. August 11.
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THURSDAY 8.8
PockiT Performance at The Boca Raton Museum of Art – Introducing the Sunset Sounds music series with POCKiT 5-8 p.m. in the museum courtyard. Enjoy a mix of grooves, blues, and rock. Free event. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-392-2500 or bocamuseum.org.
FRIDAY. 8.9
Theater and improv Art After Dark – Norton Museum presents Art After Dark 5-10 p.m. with tours of the museum, workshops, and live music. Tickets are $10. 1401 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196 or www.norton.org.
Local musicians and home-grown artists showcase their talents at Boca Raton’s Summer in the City series in Mizner Park. COURTESY PHOTO
Battle of The Bands at Mizner Park – The 4th Annual Battle of the Bands competition is taking place at Mizner Park Amphitheater 6 p.m. August 9. An electrifying night filled with hearing the talented people of Boca Raton. Free event. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-393-7890 or www.myboca.us/2021/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater.
SATURDAY 8.10
Back 2 School Extravaganza with Town of Lakes Park – The town hall of Lakes Park hosts a Back 2 School Extravaganza 10 a.m.-1 p.m. August 10. Parent and student must be present to receive free school supplies and resources grades K-12. 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park. 561-840-0160 or www.lakeparkflorida.gov/home.
Spiny Lobsterfest – Sailfish Marina Resort hosts their 9th annual Spiny Lobsterfest 12-8 p.m. Enjoy live music, lobster inspired dishes, and specialty co*cktails. Kid friendly event. Tickets start at $40. 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach. 561-844-1724 or sailfishmarina.com.
The amphitheater will be rocking for the free Sunset Concert Series at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Show – Marriott Palm Beach Garden hosts The Dinner Detective 6-9 p.m. August 10. Solve a true crime mystery while enjoying a delicious meal. Tickets are $64.99. 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. www.thedinnerdetective.com/west-palm-beach.
Obon Weekend with Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens – Celebrate loved ones and honor the spirit of one’s ancestors 10 a.m.-5 p.m. August 10&11. Experience traditional Taiko drumming performance with Fushu Daiko for at select times during your visit. Tickets to enter museum start at $16 and are $10 for the shows. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233 or morikami.org.
SUNDAY 8.11
Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Bring your dog for stroll around Mounts Botanical Garden 9 a.m.-3 p.m. August 11.
Admission for humans and dogs are free for members and $15 for nonmember humans and $5 for dogs. 531 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-233-1757 or www.mounts.org.
Yoga at Boca Raton Museum of Art – Join Leslie Glickman for morning yoga 9:30-11 a.m. August 11. Tickets are $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-392-2500 or bocamuseum.org.
I Want My 80’s Day Party at Clematis Social – Join Stevie B and DJ Johnny Quest for a day of 80’s nostalgia music 12-5 p.m. August 11. Take a walk down memory lane while enjoying $25 bottomless mimosas. Tickets are $30. 219 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. 561-833-6500 or www.facebook.com/lotosmusicfest.
MONDAY 8.12
Norton Museum of Art – Drum Circle with Abasi Hanif – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 26. 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Gather on the lawn for a free drum circle led by Abasi Hanif. Free. www.norton.org.
TUESDAY 8.13
Florida Atlantic University presents Delray Beach’s Agricultural History – Join FAU in learning about Delray Beach’s interesting history starting as a small farming community 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. August 13. 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. 561-234-1077 or delrayoldschoolsquare.com.
DuBois Pioneer Home – In Dubois Park, 19075 Dubois Road, Jupiter. Take a
free docent-led tour from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Built in 1898, it is one of the last remaining homesteads of its type. Volunteer docents are needed. 561-966-6609; www.discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/DuBoisPioneer.aspx.
WEDNESDAY 8.14
Wellness Wednesday – Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square hosts Yoga with Jess for Wellness Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Take a midday break to relax and heal your mind. Tickets are $5 and registration is required. 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. 561-234-1077 or delrayoldschoolsquare.com.
UPCOMING
German Fest – Join the American German Club of Palm Beach for a German biergarden concert under the stars 5-10 p.m. August 17. Live music by Private Stock, German food, and beer. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. 561-967-6464 or www.americangermanclub.org.
Sunday on the Waterfront by West Palm Beach – Meyer Amphitheatre hosts Quick Fix 4-7 p.m. August 18. Free Event. 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach. 561-822-2222 or www.wpb.org/home.
iTHINK presents Chicago and Earth, Wind, and Fire – One show 7:30 p.m. August 17. Enjoy an evening of these Chicago and Earth, Wind, and Fire’s biggest hits. Tickets start at $39. 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach. 561-795-8883 or www.westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com or www.livenation.com.
Soul in The City Jazz Experience with City of West Palm Beach –
Noreena Downey and Dizzy Blue Band perform 7-9 p.m. August 21. 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-822-2222 or www.wpb.org/home.
Sunset Concert at Old School Square – The Amphitheatre will be rocking with a Journey Tribute Band “Never Stop Believin” 7 p.m. August 23. Listen to some of Journeys top hits while watching this free concert. 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. 561-243-1077 or delrayoldschoolsquare.com.
A Chorus Line – Delray Beach Playhouse presents A Chorus Line for various show times August 23-September 15. Experience this musical as it showcases the ups and downs of Broadway and the ins and outs of the lives of the performers. Tickets are $45. 950 Northwest 9th Street, Delray Beach. 561-272-1281 or delraybeachplayhouse.com.
West Palm Beach Beer Festival hosted by BRK Republic – Join BRK Republic for their 3rd annual West Palm Beach Beer Festival 6-10 p.m. August 24. Bring you furry best friend and sample beers and food. Tickets are $50 and is 21+. 521 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. 561-340-3848 or www.brkrepublic.com.
GREEN MARKET
The Gardens Greenmarket – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, City Hall Municipal Campus. Watch them capture the mood and color the market in paint. Plus, live entertainment, produce, plants, flowers, handmade items, prepared foods from more than 100 local vendors. Service dogs only. 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-630-1100 or www.pbgfl.com/278/GreenMarket.
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
The Cornell Art Museum
Old School Square open Wednesday Sunday, hours vary. Free admission but donations are appreciated. 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. 561-654-2220 or delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell.
“Central America Modernism” – On display at The Cornell Art Museum, “Central America Modernism” through August 25. Experience the daily life and histories of multiple Central American countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.
“Oceana Phenomena” – The Cornell Art Museum presents “Oceana Phenomena: Sea Stories, Sea Level Chronicles, and Wisdom of Waves” by Jane Baldridge through September 28.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Tickets are $16. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233 or www.morikami.org.
“hapa.me” – Artist Kip Fulbeck’s “hapa. me” exhibit is on display through August 25 celebrating millions of Asian and Pacific Islander individuals.
“Take Akari” – Experience “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights” at The Morikami Museum Through September 22.
“Musha-Ningyo” – The Morikami Museum presents “Musha-Ningyo: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit” on display through October 6. Curated by Alan Scott Pate, the exhibition features more than 50 musha-ningyo sourced from private collections.
The Norton Museum of Art
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission on Saturdays through Sept. 4. 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196 or www.norton.org.
“The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints” – From the Jonathan “Jack” Frost Collection on display through August 11.
“Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters” – On display through August 11, discover the personal creativity of Zhou Kai and Wu Hong.
“Journeys of Clay” – Rose B. Simpson exhibit is on display through September 1. This exhibit presents a comprehensive survey of Simpson latest decadeof her career.
“Afterschool Arts Outreach Exhibition: Dimensions of Identity” – Through December 15.
GardenARTS 561-630-1116 or www.pbgrec.com/gardensart.
“Wild Impressions” – Wild life photography taken by Lara C. Chapman on display through August 15 at City Hall. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 10500 NorthMilitary Trail, Palm Beach Gardens.
“Florida Fauna and ….” – Paintings by Dr. Helga Jensen-Ruopp on display through August 20 at Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse. Open dawn to dusk Monday-Friday. 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive, Palm Beach Gardens.
“Above and Below” – These oil paintings by Kris Davis are on display through August 28, at the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center. Free exhibit, hours vary. 5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens.
Boca Raton Museum of Art Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561- 392-2500 or bocamuseum.org.
“Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths” – Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection on display through October 13. Explore five artists take on the complexities of humans through myths, secrets, lies, and truths.
“Eating Sunshine” – By Julie Evans is on display through October 20. Evans is known for paintings and collages, but this exhibit is her take on ceramic sculptures.
The Peach Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 5:30-8:30 p.m. 3950 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach. 561-532-0900 or thepeachwpb.com/index.html.
Orbit Art Exhibition – The Peach presents Austin Hackl Orbit: An Interactive Art Experience with new activities Friday nights. Enjoy an Orbital Popup 6-9 p.m. August 9. Tarot cards, plants, books and more will be a part ofthis experience.
