Weekend Best Bets: A Girls Night Out, Wine & Seafood, Zumba And More

The weekend starts early in Boca/Delray. So take a deep breath, there’s a ton of stuff to do starting tonight.

A Great Girls Night Out

Did you like the book “50 Shades of Grey?” We didn’t read it, but we hear it’s something else.

On Nov. 7 and 8, the Crest Theatre at the Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square will present a spoof on the cultural phenomenon entitled “Cuff Me.”

Tickets are $40 and show time is 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday Night.

“CUFF ME” is the unauthorized, hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey bestseller. This highly entertaining performance dives into a sexually charged romance in true satirical fashion. Get ready to laugh at this sexy, hysterical romp.

CUFF ME features a score of pop hits (with altered lyrics) performed by a cast of four.  The show jumps back and forth between two women reading the series with scenes of actual events from the novel…with a parody twist, of course.

Don’t expect to see a literal translation of Fifty Shades on the stage — this show is all about sending up the phenomenon with over-the-top performances, wild comedy and a slew of musical numbers that turn pop music on its head.

We await your reviews.

For the Kids

If Cuff Me is for the adults, then we suggest this for the kids.

“Steam Trunk Circus” featuring our good friends Riley Roam and Kenny Mikey is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. also at the Crest Theatre.

The talented duo will perform an educational show that explores the themes of “STEAM”, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

The show is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Trust us on this one, Page Turner Adventures never disappoints.

Wine and Seafood Festival Highlights Weekend

Wine and seafood lovers will have two days to enjoy their favorite pairings during the 2^nd Annual Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival, Nov. 9-10.

The festival will be held on the east end of Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Waterway to A1A.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at https://www.dbwineandseafood.com/

Highlights include dozens of vendors, seminars, special pairings and two stages featuring musicians.

The festival, run by the Delray Chamber, runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

 

Friday Zumba Gold

Zumba is sweeping the nation and it’s popular in Delray Beach too.

On Friday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. you can take a Zumba class at picturesque Veterans Park, on Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal Waterway.

Zumba combines music and dance and is a great way to shape up for the weekend.

Cost is $5 per class for Delray residents, $6 for non-residents.  Call 561-243-7350 for more information.

Hope Bash Boca

You read about it first right here on www.yourdelrayboca.com

But now the event is here and it should be on your weekend calendar.

Hope Bash Boca with the theme “Jewels and Jeans”  is Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boca Resort and Club.

The event is the inaugural fundraiser for Place of Hope at The Haven Campus.

Cost is $250 which benefits a great cause.

Visit www.hopeatthehaven.org for more information.

Friday Concert Series: The Resolvers

The Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square continues its hugely popular free concert series Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with The Resolvers.

Voted the “Best Reggae Band” in these parts by the readers of “New Times”, The Resolvers draws influences from classic Jamaican Reggae, Rocksteady, and Ska along with American Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. Their live show has been described as explosive with up to 10 musicians on stage, 5 singers, a full horn section, and a powerful brother & sister on lead vocals.

Rain or shine; bring your blankets and chairs, and bring the family… but PLEASE, no pets or outside food or beverages.  Food trucks and cash bar available.

Saturdays at Sanborn

There’s no better way to kick off your Saturday than with yoga.

Every Saturday, you can take an invigorating yoga class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, in downtown Boca Raton.

Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Class begins at 9 a.m. For more information visit www.downtownboca.org or call 561-393-7703. Classes are free.

A Princely Affair

Sunday, Nov. 10 is the date for “A Princely Affair” a luncheon/fundraiser benefitting the Boca Ballet Theatre.

The event kicks off at noon at the Boca Resort and Club. Cost is $45-$90. Visit www.bocaballet.org for more information.

 

Jazz at The Arts Garage

Saturday night is a big night at Delray’s Arts Garage with a performance by violinist Vitali Imereli.

The show is 8 p.m. For ticket info visit www.artsgarage.org

Imereli’s playing  is a true joy to experience.  He is a virtuoso in both classical and jazz genres and has performed at concert halls and festivals throughout Europe such as the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland and the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands.  Vitali  has performed with and gained the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson and Larry Coryell.

A former Soviet Union expatriate, now living in Finland, Vitali’s talent was recognized at the young age of 5.  His early influences include the great Stephane Grappelli and the classical masters.  His playing is renowned for its energetic and lyrical style, beautiful phrasing, blistering technique, and his impeccable delivery.  “Europe’s #1 Jazz Violinist” begins his American tour here at the Arts Garage. Don’t miss it.