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Events of Interest
Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters
Stage Door Theatres - 1
6/27/2015
2 & 8:00
June 05 - July 12
Coral Springs
$42
http://www.stagedoortheatre.com/2014-2015-season.html
This book musical follows sisters LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews from their early days on the road through their rise
as recording stars to entertaining American GI’s overseas to dissembling over differences.
Festival Rep 2015
FAU - University Theatre & Studio One
2 & 7:00
June 26 - July 26
Boca Raton
$20
http://fauevents.com/tickets-events/faus-desprtment-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-festival-rep-2015
The Royal Family - A comedy
She Loves Me - A musical
352 Keys - Piano Extravaganza
Big Band Hits from the Golden Age
See website for dates, times and cost
Many delicious classes/meals during July
Publix Apron's Boca Raton Cooking School
6 & 6:30
July 01 - July .
Boca Raton
$40 - $50
8:00
July 03 - July 31
Delray Beach
Free
http://ww2.publix.com/aprons/schools/Boca/Calendar.do
Meals consisting of burgers, blue cheeses, seafoods, beers and wines.
Hot Summer Nights
Delray Ctr for the Arts - Outdoor Pavilion
http://delraycenterforthearts.org/events/hot-summer-nights-higher-ground/
Hot Summer Nights is an outdoor concert series with a dance party vibe! Friday, nights. Some of South Florida’s best
party bands will electrify the Outdoor Pavilion stage with a mix of today’s hot hits and favorites from the 80’s and 90’s.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs if you want, but we guarantee you’ll be on your
feet!
Annual July 4th Celebration
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
6:30
July 04
Boca Raton
Free
http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/amphitheaters/_portlets/SunsetEvents.htm - .VWNFd0YR6tN
The event features a live American Classic Rock Concert with Ocean Boulevard, Kids Fun Zone and activities, food and
beverage concessions and ice cream trucks on site, and an exciting fireworks display to close out the night! Lawn chairs
and blankets are welcome.
Sunday on the Waterfront
Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia Street
4:00
July 05 - September 20
West Palm Beach
Free
http://wpb.org/sunday-on-the-waterfront/
This FREE family-friendly concert series is held year round on the 3rd Sunday of each month, and features a variety of
national and regional recording artists. Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront on the Waterfront
Commons. See website for schedule and performers.
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!
Kravis Center
Varies
July 10 - July 21
Boca Raton
$55
http://www.kravis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=performances.detail&performance_id=2115&
Adapted from John Grays iconic all-time best-selling book, this laugh-out-loud one-man show, starring veteran stage and
screen actor Peter Story, looks at the way men and women communicate (or miscommunicate) through a series of
vignettes covering everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf
Summer Series Concerts
Mizner Park Amphitheater
730
July 10 - July 21
Free
http://myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi/
7/10- Dave Matthews Tribute
7/17- Led Zeppein Tribute
7/24 - Billy Joel Tribute
7/31 - Bob Marley Tribute
See website for August
Waist Watchers The Musical
Stage Door Theatre - 2
2 & 8:00
July 10 - August 16
Coral Springs
$42
http://www.stagedoortheatre.com/2014-2015-season.html
his hysterical musical that is entertaining audiences across the nation, will having you clapping along and jumping to your
feet. Set in a women's gym, four ladies belt their way through 24 comic parodies of well-known songs, dealing with food,
diets, exercise, plastic surgery, and relationships.
Rascal Flatts, Kid Rock, Foreigner, Dave Matthews
Cruzan Amphitheatre/Coral Sky
Varies
July 11 - August 01
West Palm Beach
Check site
http://www.cruzanamphitheatre.net/events/
7/11 - Rascal Flatts
7/16 - Kid Rock & Foreigner
7/31 & 8/1 - Dave Matthews
Love Letters - Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal
Broward Center for Performing Arts
Varies
July 21 - July 26
Ft Lauderdale
$40 and up
http://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/love-letters
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner to tell her she looked like a lost princess. They were
both seven years old. For the next fifty years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and
children and careers, they poured out the secrets of their hearts to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep
them apart, and lived – through letters – for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other.
The Birds - Radio Theater
Arts Garage - Cultural hub for the Arts
7:30
July 22 - July 23
Delray Beach
$20 - $30
http://artsgarage.org/Page/RadioTheater
Adapted from the1952 novel by Daphne du Maurier, this classic horror story involves an English farmhand, his family and
his community who are terrorized by the onslaught of seemingly unexplained, arbitrary and chaotic bird attacks
Smokey Robinson
Seminole Hard Rock
8:00
July 25
Hollywood
$80 and up
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004EB5D0BC8E59
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson brings four decades of hits ro Hard Rock Live
Italian Night
Whole Foods Market
6:00
July 31
Boca Raton
Free
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=1994906&date=2015-07
Get ready we are going to travel to Italy on our plates! All while following the 4 healthy eating pillars. Prepare your taste
buds for a delicious, plant strong night! Recipes include: Caprese Salad, Mushroom & Eggplant Bolognese over Fresh
Polenta, and Espresso Cake with Almond Cream!
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf
5:00
Art After Dark
Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach
Ongoing $12.00
http://www.norton.org/artafterdark
From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. Offers music, film, special tours with curators, hands-on art
activities, cash bar, and refreshments. Members Free
Art Films, Lectures, and Exhibits
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Ongoing Boca Raton
http://www.bocamuseum.org/index.php?submenu=eventcalendar&src=events&srctype=glance
One of South Florida's finest cultural attractions presents changing exhibitions of national and international importance,
and a wide range of educational programs, lectures, movies, gallery tours, and studio art classes. Located in Mizner Park.
Arts & Craft Classes at Michaels
Lyons & Glades store
Ongoing Boca Raton
http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html?storeid=9824
Also see https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/main?firstVisit=firstVisit# for other classes nearby.
Arts Garage Guild
Arts Garage, 180 NE First St.
Ongoing Delray Beach
Varies
http://artsgarage.org/
Arts Garage is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub for visual artists, musicians, performers, film presenters and arts
educators. Presents live and musical performances, jazz, blues, etc. and foreign and documentary films, and providing
creative classes and workshops. Live music.
Authors, Movies, Lectures, Classes, Discussions, Presentations
and more
Palm Beach County Libraries
Ongoing PB County
Free
http://www.pbclibrary.org/events-and-programs/adult
There are many interesting events at the library. Most likely there is a county or city library nearby. Events are free but
some require advanced registration. If you haven't visited a library recently, you may be surprised at the collection of
DVDs, CDs, and audio books. You can download books to your e-reader for free. Paid by your tax dollars so use it.
Boca Raton Cooking School
Publix Apron's Cooking School - Military Trail & Clintmoore
Varies
Boca Raton
Ongoing Varies
http://ww2.publix.com/aprons/schools/Boca/Calendar.do
Check web for events and dates. Some classes are "Hands On" and some are "demonstrations," Example Experience The Great Steak Challenge with Beringer Wines or 6 classes on Basics of Culinary. I've been to several and
enjoyed the food & wine.
Bus to the Seminole Hard Rock - Hollywood (also Coconut Creek)
Seminole Hard Rock
Ongoing Hollywood
$20
http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/getting_here/bus.php
Casino Bonus Package is $20 Free Play* and $7.50 Meal Voucher. Call Corporate Coaches at 954-452-7771 for
reservations and information on times. Catch bus in Boca Raton on Tuesday and Friday. For Coconut Creek, see
http://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/group-info or 866-484-3426.
6:00
Clematis by Night
Clematis Street
West Palm Beach
Ongoing Free
http://wpb.org/clematis-by-night/
Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Chill out South Florida style every Thursday night in
downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Centennial Square at the top of Clematis Street.
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf
Concerts and Events at City Place
City Place
Ongoing West Palm Beach
http://www.cityplace.com/events
See website for events. Free concerts Friday and Saturday nights.
Cooking Classes/Meals & Lectures
Whole Foods Market
Varies
Boca Raton
Ongoing Varies
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=1994906
Check web for events and dates. Delicious offerings at a low cost or free.
Current Events - 1st & 3rd Mondays
Glades Road Library
10:00
Boca Raton
Ongoing Free
http://www.pbclibrary.org/events-and-programs/adult
This is a very interesting discussion group led by a prepared moderator which I frequently attend. 1st & 3rd Mondays.
Entertainment - South Florida
Presented by the Sun Sentinel
Varies
Varies
Ongoing Varies
http://www.southflorida.com/events/?track=sfl-nav-events
Check web for events and dates.
Events in Downtown Delray
Atlantic Avenue
Ongoing Delray Beach
Free
http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events
In addition to award-winning beaches, a bustling downtown district, vibrant nightlife and rich cultural heritage, Delray
Beach hosts numerous events and programs for both residents and visitors. This is where you will find updated calendars
of events throughout the year.
Events in the City of Boca Raton
City of Boca Raton
Ongoing Boca Raton
http://www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/pages/community/community-events
Find out what activities are going on within the city of Boca Raton. Also see http://www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/pdf/TheRecreator.pdf
Events on the Waterfront, WPB
Waterfront & City Commons
Ongoing West Palm Beach
Free
http://wpb.org/events/
Free Concerts, Sunday On The Waterfront , Green Market, Dance Parties, etc. Http://wpb.org/sow
Experience Movies at I-Max - Ft. Lauderdale & Delray Beach
I-Max
Ongoing -
$9+
http://franktheatres.com/locations/florida/delray-marketplace-stadium-12-imax-fdx/
Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille &
Ft. Lauderdale - IMAX - http://www.mods.org/IMAX/home.html
Fairs and Festivals in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
-
Ongoing -
http://www.palmbeachfl.com/events/fairs-festivals
Fairs and festivals are for having fun. And fun is on the ticket at any of these exciting and enjoyable happenings. You can
feast on food, stroll the midway or eye the art at these diverse and exciting events. Step right up and enjoy the ride.
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf
ILIR - Institute for Learning in Retirement
2601 Glades Road (Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship)
Boca Raton
Ongoing $90
https://www.iliretirement.org/
Attend 1 or all classes for 1 fee. Semester is 8 weeks - example of classes - current events, movie club, opera, and
computers. Visit website, call 883-0999 or email [email protected] for schedule. Classes run year around.
Island Breeze Casino Cruise (and Bus Info)
Port of Palm Beach
Ongoing Riviera Beach
$10 - $25
http://ibreezecasino.com/
The Port of Palm Beach’s, Island Breeze Casino, sails twice daily for lunch and dinner cruises and features entertainment,
slots and table gaming. Bus will pick up people in Delray and Boynton. May not be operating at this time!
Jewish Community Center Events
9801 Donna Klein Boulevard
-
Ongoing -
Boca Raton
http://www.levisjcc.org/landing-pages/art-culture-learning/
All sorts of programs, classes, social events, games, travel. See website or email [email protected] for more
information
Lifelong Learning Society
Florida Atlantic University
Ongoing Boca Raton
http://www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/LLSBoca/index.php
Classes, lecture series and one time special events - See web site for current classes and events. Winter-Spring 2015
online now.
Ongoing -
Local Cruises
Delray Beach
Delray Beach
http://www.delraybeachcruises.com/index.php
Interested in a dinner cruise, sunset cruise, brunch cruise without going to Ft. Lauderdale? Also see
http://www.junglequeen.com/ or http://www.serenityyachtcruises.com/cruises/dinner-cruise.html.
Ongoing Shows
Seminole Coconut Creek / Pavilion
Ongoing Coconut Creek
http://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/entertainment/calendar
Their calendar usually isn't updated for the next month when I do this - so check the site.
Palm Beach Entertainment
Presented by the Palm Beach Post
Varies
Varies
Ongoing Varies
http://www.pbpulse.com/
Check web for events and dates.
Palm Beach on the Cheap - Also Ft. Lauderdale
Palm Beach and Broward County areas
Varies
Varies
Ongoing Varies
http://palmbeachonthecheap.com/
Weekend info, attractions, museums, entertainment, free events, half price tickets, BOGO, Groupon deals, etc. Also see
http://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/
Socrates Café - Thursdays
Spanish River Library - Meeting Room
1:30
Boca Raton
Ongoing Free
http://evanced.info/bocaraton/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Socratic dialogues to gain a better understanding of human nature.
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf
11:00
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Riverwalk
Ft Lauderdale
Ongoing Free
http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/jazzbrunch
First Sunday of the month. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages. Brunch will be
served in the Einstein Reception Room and in the Peck Courtyard where one of the three bands perform. River walk
Events - http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/visitors/advanced-components/calendar-month-view
Theatre events in South Florida
South Florida Theatre League
Ongoing -
http://www.southfloridatheatre.com/index.php
Search by title, county of theatre
For Location and Venue Information, see www.misc-bytes.com/Location.pdf