— Wednesday, January 3 —
Join local architect Rick Gonzalez, AIA, President of REG Architects, Inc., as he presents a lecture that discusses the fascinating historical and architectural evolution of downtown West Palm Beach from its origins to the present. Call 561-868-7701 or visit wpbcitylibrary.org for more information. 3rd floor – Auditorium.
Lunch on the Shore
No lunch plans. No problem! Now thru February 2018, bring your friends and co-workers to Flagler Shore every Wednesday for “Lunch on the Shore”. From 12-2 p.m., bring your own lunch or pre-order food from our downtown restaurants to have it delivered at Flagler Shore through Delivery Dudes, Cravy and UberEats. There will also be 3 to 4 food trucks on the southend, located at 501 S. Flagler, for you to sample from. Come enjoy our beautiful downtown and connect with the shore.
Finding Neverland at Kravis Center
through Sunday, January 7
Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. Show times are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $28. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard. For more information, visit www.kravis.org or call 561.832.7469.
— Thursday, January 4 —
James Monroe and the Establishment of America’s Place in the World with Elton Klibanoff at Society of the Four Arts
Head to the Society of the Four Arts at 2:30 p.m. to see a lecture on James Monroe by Elton Klibanoff. Tickets are $25. The Society of the Four Arts is located at 2 Four Arts Plaza. For more information, visit www.fourarts.org.
Art After Dark at Norton Museum of Art
Join the Norton Museum for another Art After Dark! Meet staff from the Office of Sustainability from the city of West Palm Beach and learn how you can help reduce the city’s carbon footprint. You can also participate in a raffle to win environmentally friendly giveaways. After, enjoy Spotlight Talks: Artists and Politics. The night continues with an activist button workshop! Artist Justin Brice Guariglia also talks with Tim B. Wride, William and Sarah Ross Soter Curator of Photography, about the concepts that inform his large-scale photo-based work. Spotlight Talks: Artists and Politics continues followed by a performance by Public Sounds Collective. The event is from 5-9 p.m. and admission is free. The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. For more information, visit www.norton.org.
Sunset Social Farmstands
The Sunset Social Farmstands at CityPlace is more than just your everyday market. Head over to CityPlace every Thursday night from 5:30 – 9 p.m. for farm-fresh produce, imported cheeses, French breads and pastries and more! This month’s theme is ‘Harvest of the New Year’ Pop Up Market. For more information, visit www.CityPlace.com. CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
$30 Thursday: Pizza and Paint – Winter’s Starry Night
Upon check in each guest will receive 2 slices of pizza to enjoy while painting. Pizza selection is based on first come first serve basis so please arrive early. Choose your own colors. This class starts at 6:30 and will last between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. Seating is first come first serve, so please arrive early for check-in. This class will be held at 510 Evernia Street and taught on a 16×20 canvas. Evening classes are designed for ages 14 and up. All of our classes are BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks and food! For more information, visit http://www.uptownart.com/.
— Friday, January 5 —
Outdoor Music at CityPlace
There will be live music on the Plaza Friday, January 5 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.CityPlace.com. CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Jo Koy at Palm Beach Improv
through Saturday, January 6
As one of today’s vastly growing stand-up comedians, Koy sells-out comedy clubs & theaters across the nation with his infectious, explosive energy onstage. The comedian pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son that inspires humor across all boundaries. Koy has appeared on Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has three highly-rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central. Show times are 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. General admission tickets start at $25 and VIP seating is $50. Two drink minimum, all sales final, and show times are subject to change. Visit www.palmbeachimprov.com for more information. Palm Beach Improv is located at 550 S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
— Saturday, January 6 —
Kitten Yoga will be offered at the new Peggy Adams Pup-Up Shop January 6th!
LIMITED SPACE – please email us at kittenyoga@peggyadams.org to register. Bring your own yoga mat and we will bring the kittens! $10 Suggested Donation
Storefront is located beside H&M at 701 S. Rosemary Ave #141 in CityPlace.
Saturday at 7:30 AM – 9 AM
RUN OR WALK: Registration is open for our Save the Panther 5K, presented by #FPLSolarNow on January 6th and the 2018 Big Cat Race Series! Every runner gets a tech-style, short-sleeve, polyester, running shirt available in men’s and women’s sizes. Your registration also includes admission to the Zoo for the day and 3 half-price discount coupons for friends and family! Net proceeds from this race help fund our partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an organization working to protect Florida panthers and their dwindling habitat. Spread some holiday cheer for a good cause – “Gift Registrations” make great holiday gifts!
REGISTER TODAY! http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/save-the-panther-5k-2018
Our state animal, the Florida panther, is one of the most endangered animals on earth. It’s estimated that there are between 100 and 180 left in the wild. Net proceeds from this race help fund our partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an organization working to protect Florida panthers and their dwindling habitat.
The series includes the January 6th Save The Panther 5k, May 19th Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save The Tiger 5k, and September 1st Save The Jaguar 5k. Only those who register in advance for the entire Big Cat Race Series will receive the additional series t-shirt and medal at the final race in September. Series registration also gives you a discount on the cost per race.
Every runner gets a tech-style, short-sleeve, polyester, running shirt available in men’s and women’s sizes.
Made in WPB
Discover your inner crafter on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. now through February 3rd. One reusable custom bag or 200 bags per year?
Resource Depot is activating a “live sewing bee booth” for the community to observe and potentially participate in. Stop by the Visitor Center Waterfront Kiosk and get a bag or make one with the Resource Depot. Be GREEN at Flagler Shore! Learn about how you can be part of the “Sew for Sustainability” project & be part of the Plastic Free movement! #ReuseRocks #Choose2Reuse #FlaglerShore
West Palm Beach Bead Show at the Convention Center
through January 7th
Come Shop our first show of the year. Get your favorite beads and see what new beads have been added. Exciting new beads for an exciting new year. Mention Facebook post to get free admission.
For 15 years, Intergalactic Bead Shows has been leading the way in unparalleled customer service and exhibition standards. We ensure that our exhibitors connect with qualified buyers at each and every show. Joining us as an exhibitor is a fine way to market your business and receive return on investment.
“The Gift” Three Kings Celebration is on January 6 from 7-9pm with live music, folkloric dance & more by Cidra’s Art Academy. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.CityPlace.com. CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Outdoor Music at CityPlace
Join us Saturday, January 6 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. for live music on the Plaza. For more information, visit www.CityPlace.com. CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Saturday Historic Walking Tour
Explore downtown West Palm Beach’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, October through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks. Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy. Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 10 reservations for the tour to take place. Visit www.hspbc.org for more information.
Prepare to Audition for a Digital Media Program at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is holding a workshop from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help prepare those students who are interested in auditioning for Digital Media (Photography) at the prestigious Dreyfoos School of the Arts. This class will be a mock audition for the Digital Media department, taught by a current Dreyfoos student, along with a professional, experienced photographer. The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is located at 415 Clematis St. For more information, visit www.workshop.org.
Hilton West Palm Beach
Saturday at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for a Wine Dinner featuring Swank Specialty Produce & Jackson Family Wines.
Passed hors d’ oeuvres at 6:30pm Dinner begins promptly at 7pm
4-courses | $99 per person
Menu prepared by Award-winning Executive Chef Miguel Santiago
Purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/2B8GQDD or call 561.231.6091
— Sunday, January 7 —
Lecture: Eugene Wang on Mawangdui Funerary Banner at Norton Museum of Art
Eugene Wang discusses the remarkable funerary banner, the oldest extant Chinese painting which is filled with symbolism offering clues to ancient practices and beliefs. The lecture begins at 3 p.m. Limited passes are available at Visitor Services one hour before program begins. Doors open 30 minutes before the program begins. The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. For more information, visit www.norton.org.
Calidore String Quartet at The Society of the Four Arts
Praised by the Los Angeles Times for its balance of “intellect and expression,” the Calidore String Quartet was awarded a three-year residency with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s prestigious CMS Two program. In 2016, the quartet also became the first North American ensemble to win the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and was named BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. The show starts at 3 p.m. and tickets are $20. The Society of the Four Arts is located at 2 Four Arts Plaza. For more information, visit www.fourarts.org.
Palm Beach Plage at Flagler Shore
Bring your hammock, blankets and picnic baskets to this community picnic every first Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. It’s an informal, family-friendly gathering for you to enjoy. Bring some food and drinks, relax, and just savor the Flagler Shore and good company. There will be picnic tables, games, and more! Flagler Shore is located at 100 Flagler Dr. For more information, visit www.downtownwpb.com.
— Sunday, January 7 —
Ray’s Downtown presents JM & the Sweets
Ray’s Downtown, Voltaire WPB and Music Jam Productions present the Rays Downtown Florida Jazz and Blues Jam 2018 Pre-Show Jam featuring JP Soars. JM & the Sweets performs at 8 p.m. There will be raffles for Free Florida Jazz and Blues Jam 2018 tickets, shirts, caps and posters each Sunday leading up to and including the January 21 Party. Voltaire is located at 526 Clematis St. For more information, visit www.sub-culture.org.