The City of Boynton Beach offers an exhibit of kinetic art by 17 talented sculptors through the end of 2021. The free display is geared to really “move” you!  You will be in awe of these fascinating mobile works of art. This exhibit is located along 100 East Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach and includes three permanent, fixed sculptures.   

Pick up your self-guided tour maps available at the City Hall lobby. There is also an outdoor exhibit map in Town Square in Downtown Boynton Beach.  Kinetic art is defined as art, such as sculpture or collection, having mechanical parts which can be set into motion. This is a unique kinetic art experience with indoor and outdoor kinetic artworks, interactive installations, art, technology displays. 

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Sometimes you need the weekend to come a little bit earlier than Friday.  The Blind Monk, located at 410 Evernia Street in West Palm Beach offers “Live Tunes Tuesdays”.  The ambiance is soft and peaceful for a relaxing evening, girls’ night out or a late-night bite.  The restaurant offers plenty of outdoor seating too.

The Blind Monk offer live music multiple times during the week in addition to the Tuesday night lineup. The Blind Monk offers over 90 selections of wine, serves craft beer and other fine spirits. You will be surprised to find a great variety of tapas, as well as a lot of cheeses on the menu.  

The Blind Monk introduces the Monk Market “your online neighborhood wine shop, cheese monger, and specialty market”. They offer free…

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is offering guided tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through June 25 with advanced reservations.

At Gumbo Limbo they love sea turtles and other animals just as much.  The Gumbo Limbo education team has created fun and educational activities for your kids and the family to do together in your own backyard and home.  Visit the virtual page for more at-home fun!

Naturalist guides will lead the way on an hour and a half tour taking adventurists through the butterfly garden, into the shaded trail loop with a stop at the authentic Seminole Chiki.  The hut offers incredible views of the water. Visit the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and get a close-up view…

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Happy birthday to the U.S. Army! The U.S. Army is 246 years old and counting. The U.S. Army is America's first national institution. What started off as mostly a volunteer service, has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. The June 14th event is being commemorated with the annual wreath laying in Washington, D.C. including the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff and Sergeant Major.

The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, over a year before the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the colonies for one year. Prior to that day, colonies had their own militias with no unified chain of command from place to place.

There was a time when there were never more than 48,000…

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If you are looking for free and enjoyable entertainment in the Wellington area, head on over to the Wellington Amphitheater for the free outdoor concert series featuring tribute bands and food trucks.  The tribute concerts take place during the month of June and concerts take place on Thursday nights, and select Friday and Saturday nights.

This Thursday, June 17, 2021, the Food Trucks and Concert Series returns to Wellington.  Scheduled for this Thursday is: GDR: A Tribute to the Greatest Decades of Rock.  Please bring your own seating or blankets. No smoking, alcohol or pets allowed. 

The Wellington Amphitheater also offers free movies on Friday nights.  Make sure to bring your own seats, snacks, and drinks for movie night. Its great family…

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Time to connect with nature and it has never been more interesting and fun than the Daggerwing Nature Center. It has so many opportunities for youngsters and their families to take advantage of being outside.  Daggerwing is located within Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road in West Boca Raton. 

Daggerwing presents a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals, butterfly garden, and an art gallery. Outdoors, the nature center, offers a raised boardwalk with two trails. Take a breather on your walk at the safe observation tower and you might see turtles or an alligator.  You are sure to catch a glimpse of as ospreys, woodpeckers, and butterflies, including the nature centers namesake, Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly.

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If you are a musician, artist, or writer looking for your “big chance”, take the stage at Arts Garage. If you are ready for your close-up, Arts Garage is ready for you. If not, be part of the audience, and go watch the show and creative process unfold every second Tuesday of the month from 8-10 p.m. at Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach.  

The garage is also home to the Marshal Family Foundation Gallery for area visual artists.  The venue offers art education with classes for children and adults and theater.  It is geared to shining a spotlight on local and emerging artists. Arts Garage is committed to offering a multicultural, diverse experience that promotes inclusion in the arts and the opportunity to #DiscoverDiversity.

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Opening June 15, 2021, a new place will grace the Delray Beach culinary scene. Warren American Whisky,  is an “American whiskey kitchen” within a 6,000 square-foot space (with 4,000 of that indoors and 2,000 outdoors).  The eatery will feature wood flooring, dim lighting, and rich leathers and velvets.

The owner, Jeff John, has the intention with Warren is to pay homage to his late uncle, Warren John.  The uncle is described as “an illustrious bachelor, collector of unique artifacts, and lover of fine whiskey and food.” In creating the restaurant, John wanted every detail to work together to honor his uncle’s legacy—and make kindred spirits feel right at home.

The focal point, however, is the old-world whiskey wall—which will feature bottles “as…

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The food trucks are coming!  Food truck Fridays in Abacoa is back. Ditch the kitchen and come enjoy dinner downtown. Whether you prefer savory dishes or have a sweet tooth, there is something for every palate! Head on over Friday, June 11, 2021, from 5:30pm – 10:00pm at the Abacoa Amphitheater located at 1260 University Boulevard, Jupiter.  

Downtown Abacoa is a 91,000 square foot neighborhood town center with old main street charm and design. The center is located amid Florida Atlantic University, Scripps Research Institute, and some of the warmest neighborhoods in Jupiter. The Abacoa Town Center offers night life, great shopping, exciting cultural events, and a multitude of culinary experiences.

Also, on Friday night at Roger Dean Stadium,…

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The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach is offering the “Kravis Creates! Virtual Summer Arts Program” from July 21 – July 30, 2021. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will launch its Kravis Creates! Virtual Summer Arts Program beginning June 21. The virtual summer arts program is beginning June 21st with weekly sessions that will offer young artists ages 7 to 18 the opportunity to connect and create through the arts. 

Virtual participants will be guided through week-long workshops in disciplines like acting, dance, playwriting, spoken word, and stop motion filmmaking by Kravis Center professionals. The program is sponsored by Rita and Charles Bronfman.

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