Events and Things to Do in Delray Beach and Boca Raton

Boca Raton and Delray Beach are among the most vibrant communities you’ll ever find.

Both cities feature a vast array of events year-round that are sure to interest people of all ages and interests. From arts festivals and music events to a vibrant food scene and cultural landscape Boca-Delray has it all.

At YourDelrayBoca.com we strive to curate the best events and give you insider’s tips to make your experience the best it can be.

11 July, 2014 1 Comment

Weekend Best Bets: Summer Specials

July 11, 2014 By Jeff Perlman 1 Comment

The DBMC shares some summer ideas, including Sandoway House options for kids of all ages.

The Legendary Johnny Cash

The Arts Garage’s production of “Ring of Fire” has been a huge critical and commercial hit with sold out shows and rave reviews.

A few tickets remain for matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The show features the music of the legendary Johnny Cash.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets and more information, but hurry tickets are selling.

Oh What A Night

While we’re talking about music legends, walk like a man (sorry we couldn’t resist) and make sure to see Jersey Boys at a theater near you this weekend.

Don’t believe the reviews, the movie is terrific and the music of the Four Seasons is sublime.

It’s also just a great story of four guys from Newark who made it in a very tough business with a unique sound and infectious songs.

Word of warning: the music will stick in your head. The movie includes most of the hits including killer versions of “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

Summer Happenings courtesy of the DBMC

The From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Paper as Art exhibition at the Cornell Museum in the Delray Beach Center for the Arts showcases a world where ordinary paper has been transformed into extraordinary works of art. The exhibit runs until Aug. 24. There’s a $5 admission fee. Nearby, there’s Art Cinema at The Crest every Wednesday, with screenings at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. followed by a group discussion. There’s a $10 fee.

At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Sushi & Stroll is back for three more Fridays: July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Events are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include Taiko drumming performances. Tickets are $7.

Visitors can take a “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, hosted by the Spady Museum on July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at a cost of $20.

Summer at the Sandoway House Nature Center is when people will find the Jurassic Parts exhibit, featuring hundreds of shark parts through Aug. 31 for $4. Don’t miss daily shark feedings while you’re there.

Art Walk in Downtown Delray, offering visitors a chance to view special artist showings at galleries and studios in the Pineapple Grove Art District, is back on the first Friday of every month.

Great Things to Do and Summer Specials

Residents and tourists will find no place cooler than Delray Beach for water sports and for summer discounts at golf courses, tennis centers and most hotels and attractions. For example, if a full day of golf is too much, they can head over to Putt’n Around Delray Beach for a round of mini golf.

Delray Yacht Cruises is offering special rates for its two-hour daily narrated Intracoastal cruises and on brunch and dinner cruises.

Along with a great beach, you’ll find cool things under the sea when scuba diving, or snorkeling. Scuba Center Delray can get you set up. For fun on the water try paddle boarding, sailing and surfing. Delray Beach Watersports and newcomers The Salt Fly specialize in these kind of activities.

For wine and art connoisseurs, Vino Van Gogh Wine and Art Bar in Pineapple Grove offers a summer special of two classes and two glasses of wine – one each for you and a friend, or two for you – for $50.

3 July, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Happy Birthday USA

July 3, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Happy238th birthday America

Courtesy of the great people at the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative:

It may be hot in South Florida in July, but when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, there’s no place cooler to be than Delray Beach, all topped off by South Florida’s hottest fireworks finale.

“Delray Beach has a reputation for a great party and people come here from all over South Florida to celebrate the Fourth of July,” said Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, which produces the celebration for the City of Delray Beach “When they get here they see first hand that it’s always cool in Delray Beach.”

Falling on a Friday this year, the July Fourth celebration is a great way to kick off a holiday weekend, with something going on for just about everyone. For complete details, please visit www.JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com.

SCHEDULE:

8 a.m. Sand-sculpting contest at the beach, also Sandtastic, a professional sand sculpting team that will be creating an American Eagle and Fireworks.

By 1 p.m. Portions of Atlantic Avenue east of the Intracoastal Waterway and portions of State Road A1A near Atlantic Avenue will be closed.

3:30 p.m. Flag-raising ceremony with representatives of the U.S. military.

4 p.m. Live entertainment starts on the main stage and continues throughout the evening, including The Kinected, a four-piece hybrid rock band frequently appearing at Boston’s on the Beach, plus local favorite Mike Mineo and The Petty Hearts, a Tom Petty Tribute Band.

Plus: A mini-golf course from Putt’n Around and The McKenna Team at Remax presents the Splash Zone, which promises to be the patriotic holiday’s biggest cool down activity.

To help visitors stay comfortable, this year’s celebration will include a “cool down” tent, complete with misters to help beat the heat or take your chances in the dunk tank. For those who want to cool down with a cool drink, Boston’s, Caffe Luna Rosa and Burger Fi are teaming up to create a beachside beer garden.

Fireworks: The highlight of the celebration is one of South Florida’s largest and longest fireworks show, put on by Zambelli Fireworks and synchronized to music available on Wild 95.5. The 20-25 minute show will feature more than 500 unique shells that are guaranteed to produce oohs and ahs from the crowd. This year, the fireworks will be launched just north of the Marriott Delray Beach.

Be safe, have fun and enjoy!

26 June, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Relax The 4th Is Coming

June 26, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere

Typically, we provide a sampling of events and things to do for your weekend.

But this week, we recommend you kick back, hit the beach or a park. Next week is the Fourth of July, so let’s pace ourselves.

Here a few suggestions, just a few.

Fundraiser for Thomas

When: June 29, 12-5pm

Join “Team Thomas” at Hair 2 Day, Shop 4 Tomorrow, 59 SE 4th Ave, Delray, to raise money for Thomas who has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and is waiting for a stem cell transplant.

Come out and “get your hair did” in support of the most worthy of causes – saving a wonderful man’s life.

If more info is needed, call 561-577-5255.

Let’s Go Golf

When: June 29/July13/July 27

Cost: Three sessions $75

Where: PGA TOUR Superstore, 1040 Linton Blvd.

“Let’s Go Golf” is a new program designed for golfers to get comfortable with playing on an actual course. (Listen up Dave).

Basic fundamental instruction, etiquette and course management is taught.

Starts June 29 from 3-4pm at the PGA TOUR Superstore, July 13 & July 29- 3-4:30pm at Southwinds Golf Course, 19557 Lyons Rd, Boca Raton.

The instructor is Holly McGuire (LPGA Golf Professional), Also, receive 10% off Wilson products during the class sessions and a welcome gift set of Wilson golf balls, towel and a wedge.

19 June, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Swim, Seek and Celebrate

June 19, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

The S.D. Spady Museum commemorates the end of slavery in America.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

On Friday, June 20, Pompey Park Pool will join aquatic facilities across the country and around the globe in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), an effort to bring awareness about the importance of teaching children to swim. In addition, the WLSL will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted!

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Delray Beach Police Department, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County and the American Red Cross, will provide a free 30-minute swimming lesson. Certified lifeguards and water safety instructors will follow an easy lesson plan suitable for beginners and any level of swimmer.

In order to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ and be part of the world record attempt, children and adults must register on the day of the event between 10:00am – 10:45 am at Pompey Park Pool, 1101 NW 2nd Street. The lesson begins at 11:00 am sharp. (Note: Pool fees will be waived between 10:00 am – 11:30 am).

Help spread the word “Swimming Lessons Save Lives” by participating in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™. For more information, contact Gerard Smith, Pompey Park Pool Aquatics Operations Supervisor, at (561) 243-7358 or E-mail smithg@mydelraybeach.com.

Celebrate Juneteenth

The S.D. Spady Museum will celebrate “Juneteenth” Friday with music, art and fun activities at the museum, 170 N.W. 5^th Ave.

The event begins at 5:30 and runs to 8:30 and features The Ike and Val Woods Band and interactive art by local artist Sharon Koskoff.

Cost is $25, $10 for youth, children under 5 are free.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Visit www.spadymuseum.org for tickets and more information.

Comedy at The Arts Garage

Delray’s Arts Garage is not known for comedy. But comedy is an art and so…this Saturday check out Dean Napolitano at 8 p.m.

Napolitano is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear only with a modern twist that makes him one of the most popular comedians working today. A true storyteller, Napolitano’s observations are sure to make you laugh and think.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for more information.

Seek in the City

If you are into scavenger hunts that benefit charity, there is still time to sign up for Seek in the City.

The event takes participants throughout downtown Delray Saturday where they solve mysteries and seek to edge out their fellow friends and colleagues.

Sounds like fun right?
For more information visit https://www.seekinthecitydelray.com/

12 June, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Happy Father’s Day

June 12, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Music dads love….The Jost Project

It’s Father’s Day weekend, but if you are thinking of getting dad a tie, or a “World’s Best Dad” mug guess again.

Here are a few events, to consider. Or better yet, let him golf, fish or nap. The “honey do” list can wait until next week.

Library Debuts New Art Exhibit

The Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue, is proud to present a new exhibit entitled: “Art Work by Rick Ricketts & Photography by Judith Acker” which will be on display at the Delray Beach Library’s 2nd floor Gallery from June 14, 2014 – August 9, 2014.

Mr. Ricketts and Ms. Acker have graciously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds of any sales back to the Library.

Rick Ricketts came to South Florida at the age of ten and has been creating beautiful landscapes, paintings depicting the ocean and his natural surroundings in acrylic and oil paintings ever since. He is also an actor, entertainer and Elvis impersonator. Yes, Elvis.

Judith Acker is a talented photographer with a broad background in the study of art and photography. While in New York, Ms. Acker worked with the celebrated Magnum Photographers. She received an Associates’ degree in Photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology, a B.A. in Art & Education from Molloy College and an M.S. degree in Reading from Adelphi University.

You won’t want to miss this exhibit.

For further information on this exhibit and the many programs at the Delray Beach Public Library, visit our website at www.delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490.

Jost Project this Friday at Arts Garage

Mark your calendars for June 13 and head on over to the Arts Garage at 8 p.m. for a performance of the renowned Jost Project.

Paul Jōst (vocals, harmonica), Tony Miceli (vibraphones) and Kevin MacConnell (acoustic bass) make up the jazz collective initially formed by Tony and Kevin, with the purpose of performing the rock music that they grew up with in a jazz format.

The seeds of this idea were planted in Tony’s 2005 recording “Hippie Jazz.” When Tony heard Paul, a multi-talented musician as well as vocalist, he felt such a strong musical connection that he invited him to be part of the group. Because of Paul’s strong musical influence and arranging talent, Tony and Kevin were convinced the group should have Paul’s name and they became The Jōst Project.

The combination fit and The Jōst Project grew in popularity. Tony’s vibraphone stirs echoes of the famed Modern Jazz Quartet with Milt Jackson. Kevin’s lyrical playing is an essential element and Jōst invokes blues, mainstream, and scat stylings in his unique introspective way, bringing out the emotions contained in the songs. It’s immediately evident that these skilled artists each bring their distinctive experience and approach to this blended collective.

The ever-expanding repertoire of The Jōst Project include rock/pop classics as “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” (Iron Butterfly), “What a Day For a Day Dream” (John Sebastian/Loving Spoonful), “Sunshine Superman” (Donovan), “Walk This Way” (Aerosmith), “Tennessee Waltz” (Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King), “Come Together” and “And I Love Her” (The Beatles), “Kashmir” (Led Zepellin), “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” (Simon and Garfunkel), “Maybe I’m Amazed” (Paul McCartney), and “Can’t Find My Way Home” (Blind Faith). For good measure, jazz compositions like “Don’t Forget the Poet” (Encrico Pierannuzi), “Caravan” (Dizzy Gillespie), “Waltz New” (Jim Hall), and “Passion Dance” (McCoy Tyner) are also included in the group’s playlists.

This one sounds interesting…

Summer Music Series: FAU Summer Concert Band

The Mizner Park Amphitheater will host a performance of the FAU Summer Concert Band from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15.

Take advantage of the nicest June weather in memory with some great music and a great venue.

6 June, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Popcorn and Mozart

June 6, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Waste Land was an audience favorite at Sundance

Free Movie Friday

Head on over to Art House Delray for a free movie tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“Wasteland” is the flick and the nice folks at Art House will provide the pop corn and the yerba mate. You’ll have to bring your own candy and beach chair.

Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” — self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Directed by Lucy Walker (DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, BLINDSIGHT and COUNTDOWN TO ZERO) Wasteland was a hit at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

Art House is located at 255 NE Sixth Ave.

Music at St. Paul’s

Make room on the calendar this weekend for a 3 p.m. Sunday concert at beautiful St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on South Swinton Avenue.

Pianist Roberta Rust and mezza soprano Maria Heslop Ward will perform Mozart, Brahms, Mahler and more.

Suggested donation is $15. Preferred seating is $20 and students are $5.

You simply can’t beat the sound at this historic church.

Dad and Daughter Date Night Tickets Now on Sale

The City of Delray Beach Parks & Recreation Department invites Dads and Daughters of all ages to attend the annual Dad & Daughter Date Night event. This special celebration of Father’s Day will be held on Friday, June 13th, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, at the Delray Beach Golf Course, 2200 Highland Avenue.

During this elegant evening, Dads and their daughters will experience an incredible full-course dinner, music and dancing. To commemorate this special night, every Dad will receive a keepsake photo.

Tickets are $25 per person, and $20 for daughters under 12 years of age. Tickets will be available for purchase through Monday, June 9th at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Avenue. In addition, order forms may be downloaded from the City’s website at www.mydelraybeach.com. Payments can be accepted by cash, check made payable to the City of Delray Beach, Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

Have a wonderful weekend!

29 May, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bet: All American Tailgate Party

May 29, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

A Tailgate Party: Delray style.

It’s been billed as South Florida’s largest tailgate party and it happens right here in Delray Beach.

But unlike other tailgate parties which are designed to rev you up for the big game, the “All American Delray Tailgate” party is designed to raise money for local kids, specifically children who attend the Delray-based Achievement Centers for Children and Families, a local non-profit with a rich history of taking good care of Delray’s most at risk children.

The 8^th annual Tailgate Party is set for May 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Delray Center for the Performing Arts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

Fans who attend will enjoy food from popular Delray Beach restaurants, craft micro-brew beer, live entertainment and a Family Fun Zone.

Hosted by the Delray Beach Initiative, proceeds from this event help low-income children and families in the community. The event is volunteer-driven with all net proceeds benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.

The Delray Beach Initiative is a brand new group of business and civic leaders who have come together for the express purpose of raising money to benefit local children. So far, the Initiative, founded by Stuart and Shelby Development CEO Chuck Halberg has hosted singer-songwriter events and a charity cruise that benefitted Pine Grove Elementary School, a local Title 1 school in which many students are on the free and reduced lunch program.

But the big event for the Initiative is the Tailgate which over the past eight years has become a Delray Beach tradition.

The goal this year is to raise $35,000.

“We’re swinging for the fences,” said Halberg. “I think with the community’s support we can do it.”

Admission is $25 for adults, youth ages 13-20 is $10 and children are free.

Admission includes free parking (before 5 pm), lots of food, craft beers, live entertainment and fantastic door prizes and giveaways…not to mention the Family Fun Zone with entertainment for the entire family.

Delray Beach Initiative members have been successful in landing a who’s who of business sponsors including Stuart & Shelby Development, Real Time Marketing, Iberia Bank, Delray Elks Lodge 1770, Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament, Jaxx Consulting Technology, attorney Lee Cohen, Weiner, Lynne and Thompson Attorneys at Law, Scirocco Insurance, the Delray Beach Police Department, DADA restaurant, Waste Management, Delray Motors, Embroid Me, Island Air Conditioning, Chamber Men’s Group, Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, City of Delray, Red Hook, Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza, Delray Center for the Performing Arts, Pixel Print, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Papas Tapas, Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza, The Pineapple, Grand Tavern, BJ’s, Southgate Design, Silver Star Provisions, Cheney Brothers, Fresh Meal Plan and Atlantic Ave magazine.

Tickets to the event are also available via the website www.delraytailgate.com.

15 May, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: On The Ave Edition

May 15, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Delray’s own Drew Tucker will play from 8 to 10 p.m. tonight

On the Ave

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek presents Delray Beach’s “On The Ave” tonight.

Participants can help Light up Pineapple Grove with LED installations, interactive activities and entertainment including Brendan O’Hara, Drew Tucker and the Arts Garage Youth Band. There will be a kid’s corner with activities including sidewalk chalk, photo booths and face-painting.

Grab a beer in the Hyatt Place Chill Lounge which we have been told will be the the coolest spot to chill during “On The Ave” .

Time: 6PM-10PM

Where: Pineapple Grove Arts District, NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach.

For more info visit: www.ontheavedelraybeach.com

Vino Las Vegas

The Delray Beach Athletic Club will host a casino night, May 16 from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Old School Square Gym.

Play poker and raise money for a good cause. Also there will be beer and wine tastings, from the Saltwater Brewery and other local establishments.

Proceeds benefit the club’s athletic fund.

For tickets visit https://www.delrayac.com/

The event is called “Vino Las Vegas” and kicks off a weekend of fun activities. Visit the website for details.

Florida Japan Summit

The 11^th Annual Florida- Japan Summit is set for May 19 at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

This a huge opportunity for local business leaders to plug into opportunities in Japan and develop key relationships.

All for $25 which includes a Bento Box lunch , seminars and an evening reception.

For more information call: (561) 495-0233

8 May, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Leadercast, Beerfest and TEDX

May 8, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Become a better leader

There’s an interesting weekend on tap in Delray Beach and Boca Raton.

Whether you want to satisfy your mind or your palate, we have just the suggestions for you.

LEADERCAST Delray Beach

When: Friday, May 9

Where: Hosted by City of Delray Beach at Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tickets – $75 in advance ($65 students) Includes lunch, refreshments, journal and parking.

Info and Ticket Purchases: www.leadercastdelray.com

Leadercast is a one day leadership event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Georgia to hundreds of locations around the world. This year’s program will be held in the Lecture Hall of Palm Beach State College Boca Raton Campus and will focus on the theme “Beyond You.”

The diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights that will help leaders empower others at work, at home and in the community to make choices that matter.

Speakers for this year’s event include:

Malcolm Gladwell, Desmond Tutu, Dr. Henry Cloud, Simon Sinek, Laura Bush, Andy Stanley and more. P.S. Sinek is the bomb.

Guest MC — Karen Granger, president of the Delray Chamber.

To purchase tickets, go to www.leadercastdelray.com.

Looking for Inspiration: TEDX Boca

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” And after one year in Delray, the event is headed to Boca Raton with a wide variety of speakers that are sure to leave you inspired.

This year’s event is set for May 9 at FAU. It’s an eclectic line-up featuring accomplished speakers with backgrounds in technology, sales, design, environmental science and more.

Featured speakers include sea level expert John Englander, hypnotist Lucas Handwerker, violinist Randi Fishenfeld and architect Lynn Min.

TEDX is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x stands for an independently organized TED event.

What you’ll find at every TEDx event:

•TED’s celebrated format: A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances (live, or just TEDTalks videos from TED.com) on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder — and to provoke conversations that matter

•TEDTalks videos: A minimum of two pre-recorded talks from the acclaimed TEDTalks video series (these talks are available free on TED.com)

•Bias-free programming: Lack of any commercial, religious or political agenda.

For tickets and more information visit www.TEDXBocaRaton.com

Beerfest

The Delray Center for the Arts will host Old School Beerfest, Friday evening.

The event is an ale-abration (we made that word up) of craft beers and ciders sure to delight beer lovers and those who love to discover the next big brand.

VIP ticket holders can enjoy tastings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the event opens up to everyone over 21 with a ticket at 7:30.

The event features unlimited tastings of domestic and international brews, including the work of some home brewers. For those who prefer wine, there will be some very tasty vintages on site as well.

Tickets are:

Advance: $30 (general admission) and $50 (VIP). Advance sales close at 3 pm on Friday.

Gate: $40 (general admission) and $60 (VIP).

Visit www.delraycenterforthearts.org for tickets.

The event also features blues and R&B music.

1 May, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Cinco De Mayo Edition

May 1, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Check out the next generation of talent at the Arts Garage

Having been there in the beginning, I can personally attest that the vision of the Arts Garage was not only to showcase world class musicians and artists, but to create and nurture them as well.

With that in mind, we urge you check out the students of The Arts Garage Performing Arts Academy as they perform in their end of the year showcase, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3.

This semester’s showcase is entitled, “Timeless,” an exploration of music throughout time. See performances in voice, guitar, piano, drums, dance, and drama ranging from Beethoven and Bach to The Beatles and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Support the future of performing arts by attending and enjoying the atmosphere created by these talented future stars. Featuring performances by special guests and educators (does that mean you Drew Tucker), witness this heartwarming afternoon with family and friends.

Tickets are $20. Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets and more information.

Cinco De Mayo Delray style

It’s hard to believe but this is the 16th year that Delray Beach is celebrating Cinco De Mayo with a festival produced by the Hispanic Chamber and Latino Cultural Alliance.

Time sure flies when you’re having fun and you will surely have a great time on the grounds of the Delray Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday, May 3 beginning at noon.

Chihuahua races (Randy will not be competing this year due to contractual obligations), food, children’s activities and great music will mark the occasion.

This is a can’t miss event.

Kentucky Derby

Our friends at Spodak Dental are hosting a Kentucky Derby party, Saturday from 4-7 to benefit the Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach.

Check out Dr. Spodak’s amazing new green facility and support a great cause with cool people. Admission is $20 and Spodak Dental is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave.

Have a fun weekend!