WHAT’S THERE TO DO TONIGHT?  

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                       STEPPING OUT FLORIDA  

                                                                       SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

 

WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION AND HUMOR…AND BOTH LIVE & VIRTUAL EVENTS!

                                                Just Heading Out To Buy Groceries

Never in a million years could I have imagined I would go up to a bank teller wearing a mask and asking for money.

Putting a drink in each room of my house today and calling it a pub crawl.

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August 8-Pavilion Grille-OPEN! Live Music!

Cachet Band and Dinner Show

Come on in and enjoy Dinner & The Show with Cachet Band –  Dinner is always delicious and Cachet Band is always excellent. Come hear your favorite Disco, R & B, Motown, Latin music and more at the Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton! Both Singles and Couples welcome! Dinner Served from 6pm; $25 Dinner Selections plus tax &  tip or Three Course menu from $32 plus tax & tip. Music at 8pm. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limited Seating. Safety precautions will be in place. MASKS ARE MANDATORY. Call 561-912-0000 for reservations or more information. Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, 33431, is located in the lobby of the Seeman Holtz Building located on the NE corner of the intersection of Dixie Hwy and Yamato Road, and has distinctive large glass sides. FREE parking in the lot or garage and enter the lobby to a world of music and dancing.  www.PavilionGrille.com    What a great place to dine, dance and mingle! Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Due to size limitations, all Evenings are limited and all tables will be six feet apart. There will not be seating around the Bar. There will be some limited Bar Tables available for Dinners as well. All tables, chairs, railings and counters will be sanitized. You must wear a mask which may be taken off while eating or drinking. Wearing a Mask protects you, protects the people near you and other guests and our staff. Many of our guests are immune compromised, Cancer survivor, Diabetics and are High Risk.

We are open for Lunch on Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 pm to 4 pm.     Thursdays- You can order Dinner to go or eat in until 4 pm;

We will be open for Dinner Shows on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Closed Sundays.

The Week Ahead:

Tuesday, August 11- It Takes Two

Wednesday, August 12- Calculated Risk

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August 8 and 9-Florida back-to-school tax-free weekend

For a bit of savings on apparel, footwear and school supplies, Florida offers a tax-free shopping weekend in which eligible items are exempt from the usual 6 percent sales tax. The tax-free weekend is August 7-9, and sales tax is waived on items that could be used by students. Eligible merchandise includes: Select school supplies $15 or less per item. Examples of tax-exempt items include lunch boxes, legal pads and pens.  Clothing, footwear and some accessories $60 or less per item. Examples of tax-exempt accessories include purses, wallets and ties. The first $1000 on personal computers and certain accessories
The following items are excluded:

Books that are not otherwise exempt;
Rentals or leases of any eligible items
Repairs or alterations of any eligible items
Sales of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport
For more information and a list of qualifying items, please review the Department of Revenue’s Tax Information Publication (TIP) on the 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, as well as the FAQ’s.

 

August 8- Drive-In Movies are Back!  “Despicable Me 3” in West Palm Beach

Join the City of West Palm Beach for great family movies at our new Show on the Go series. Here we GO again with social distancing and safety procedures in place . . . drive-in-style! It’s an affordable, safe, fun evening out with a different movie to enjoy every Saturday night from August 8 through September 26. Tickets are just $10 per vehicle or $30 for a VIP experience that includes a premier viewing location in the first 2 rows, and a family 4-pack of popcorn, non-alcoholic beverages and candy. Food and beverages will also be available onsite for purchase and no-contact style delivery. Upcoming Shows: August 15 Grease; August 22 Sonic The Hedgehog; August 29 “50 First Dates”;  Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and all movies start at 7:00 p.m. For public safety precautions, vehicles arriving before 6:00 p.m. will be turned away. For details, CLICK HERE

 

 

August 8- Drive-In Movies are Back! “Mama Mia”  in Fort Lauderdale

The FLIFF Drive-In Cinema series returns to a waterside spot near Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina with a screening of “Mama Mia” with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosman and Colin Firth.  Gates open at 7 p.m. for the show at 8:30 p.m. (must be parked by 8:15 p.m.). There will be food trucks at site. Admission is $30 per car. More info. at FLIFF.com. Advance tickets can be purchased at FLIFF.com/fliff-drive-cinema.

 

 

 

 

 

August 8- Major League Baseball–MLB Schedule-(Today)

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August 8- National Basketball Association-NBA Schedule (Today)-

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August 8- FREE Virtual Summer Performing Arts Series: “The Man with the Horn” with Jill & Rich Switzer

7 PM – 8:15 PM-(Rescheduled from August 1) Hosted by Cultural Council for Palm Beach County-  Join us for seven special virtual performances this summer by some of Palm Beach County’s top talent. Watch for free from the comfort of your home. Lifestyle and entertainment reporter for WPTV NewsChannel 5’s Taste and See South Florida, T.A. Walker – WPTV will be adding his trademark charm and wit as our master of ceremonies for the series.   About “The Man With the Horn”: Jill & Rich Switzer and Friends will celebrate the iconic songs of Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Chuck Mangione, and more with special guest vocalist/jazz trumpeter Chris Santiago. Performances will be staged at the Council, streamed live on palmbeachculture.com and free to access. While these virtual performances are free to watch online, donations are encouraged to help the Council provide support and services to creative professionals in Palm Beach County. Upcoming shows on August 15 and 29, September 5 and 12.) Donations/tips can also be made directly to the artist during each performance. For more details, CLICK HERE

 

August 8 to 31- Dine Out Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month

If you like a good dining deal, you’ll be happy to hear that the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority is taking this well-known event and transforming it a bit. While participating restaurants usually offer 3-course prix-fixe lunches and dinners while dining in, this year will be a little different. The dining month deals included prix-fixe menus, brunch, and happy hour deals and a variety of culinary events. Be sure to make reservations and know that these deals cannot be combined with any other deals, offers, or coupons. Participating restaurants include Johnnie Brown’s, Brule Bistro, Elisabetta’s, Caffe Luna Rosa, Rose’s Daughter, Ramen Lab Eatery, Proper Ice Cream, and more. For more information and to see the full list of restaurants participating, visit: DowntownDelrayBeach.com/RestaurantWeek

 

August 8-Free Business Skills Seminar for Artists-Make The Sale

 

August 8-The Boca Museum of Art- OPEN & Free Admission

The hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and admission is FREE through September.Masks will be required.

 

 

 

 

August 8- Muddy Waters Restaurant – OPEN

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Shell, Shuck and Peel Weekends at Muddy Waters Restaurant-Kitchen Hours: 11am to 8pm

BBQ today and Great Specials-Open everyday from 11am to 8pm -Enjoy “Shrimp Bang! Bang!- CLICK HERE to see-Home of 79 cent clams and oysters on the half shell daily-Happy Hour 4pm to 7pm-Try a House Shrimp Bloody Mary ($5)-And absolutely the BEST Fish Tacos!-Get your game on here on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with 22 H/D TVs- At 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd.-Deerfield Beach 33442-Info: 954-428-6577  CLICK HERE!

Something different to do EVERY NIGHT at Muddy’s: CLICK HERE    Remember, Muddy Waters caters for parties, too!

September 5-Charcoal BBQ TODAY !  The first Saturday of every month!

 

 

 

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Restaurants Coming: 

(SOON): Coming to Mizner Park in Boca this spring:  Calaveras Cantina, a Mexican eatery with a Jupiter location; Lost Weekend, the Boca Raton relative of a West Palm Beach bar filled with billiards, games, art and craft brews; Subculture Coffee, a café from the same owners behind Lost Weekend; Strike 10, a bowling alley; and Cielito Artisan Pops, offering high-end frozen desserts.

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 Where to Find Live Music:    (Call Venues to Confirm)      

(MORE on the front HOME page!  CLICK HERE &  Scroll down to ‘Ongoing’)

Boca:

Check out “Our Place” in the Boca Raton Plaza Hotel at 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, call 561-750-9745;  Crazy Uncle Mikes at 6450 N. Federal Hwy. in Boca, CrazyUncleMikes.com or call 561-931-2889;  The Funky Biscuit, 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca , call 561-395-2929 or funkybiscuit.com

Delray:

Arts Garage at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach at artsgarage.org or 561-450-6357;  Bostons on the Beach at 40 S. Ocean Blvd.  in Delray Beach, call 561-278-3364;   Johnnie Brown’s at 301 E. Atlantic Ave. in Delray, JohnnieBrowns.com or call 561-243-9911;   Silverball Museum at 19 NE 3rd Ave. in Delray Beach, call 561-266-3294; Magic Bus (Classic Rock) at  The Blue Anchor Pub  at 804 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, call to confirm band, 561-272-7272

Boynton and North:

Rhum Shak at 802 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth, call 561-755-7486;  Mathews Brewing Company, 130 S H St., Lake Worth
mathewsbrewingcompany.com      Das Bier Garden at 1203 Town Center Drive in Jupiter, call 561-776-8669; Ravish at 210 E. Ocean Blvd., Lantana  ravishkitchen.com;   Old Key Lime, 300 E Ocean Ave, Lantana  oldkeylimehouse.com

West Palm Beach:

Copper Blues Rock Pub, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., call 561-404-4101; The Blind Monk, 410 Evernia St.,  Click here;  Blue Martini, 550 S Rosemary Ave, Click here;  City Place on the Plaza, 500 S. Rosemary Avenue, Clematis by Night in Centennial Sq. (Fri. & Sat. 7pm), E. R. Bradley’s, 104 Clematis Street, Click here O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 531 Clematis, Click here Renegades Country Bar & Grill, 600 Village Blvd. and Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., Click Here

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(May Be Changes Below Due to Covid- Call First to Confirm)

City of Boca Raton’s Waterfront Park

The City’s NEWEST waterfront park is officially open! Bring the family to enjoy at Hillsboro El Rio Park SOUTH. Explore and enjoy the brand-new playground, join in on a pick-up game of basketball, pickleball, or volleyball, launch a kayak/paddleboard/canoe or wander the pristine grounds of the park. For more information,  CLICK HERE

 

Music at Galuppi’s-Open

Galuppi’s restaurant & patio-bar in Pompano Beach has opened; Happy Hour 4-7pm. A selection of half priced appetizers will also be offered all night long.  1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062   Call to confirm: phone: 954-785-0226

 

Pony Rides and Weekend Guided Horse Trail Rides

At Tradewinds Park & Stables-3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek​, FL 33073    CALL to confirm:  Phone: 954-357-8870 Email: [email protected]    Gate Fee:  $1.50/person weekends and holidays (children 5 and under free)

 

 

$5 Tri-Rail Rides on Weekends-On weekends, Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares its train routes in South Florida. Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach. On weekdays, regular one-way fares are $2.50 to $6.90 for adults, depending on the route. Kids age 4 and younger ride for free. Information is on the Tri-Rail website or 800-874-7245 Call to confirm

 

Live Music in Mizner Park- –At Max’s Grille in Mizner Park in Boca Raton-8:30pm –11:30pm–Call to confirm-561-358-0080

 

Also:    West Palm-Farmer’s Market at Grandview Public Market

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“Ride and Remember” Bus Tour – Meet at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Delray Beach, FL-Tickets are $35 +Fee @2.92=    For more info. and to confirm, Click here

 

Jazz Venue –  The NYSW Jazz Lounge, at 107 SW Sixth St, Fort Lauderdale, opens 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. The owner is Miguel Pilgram, a former Navy communications specialist who won a $52 million lottery jackpot 8 years ago. The 1500 sq. ft. indoor / outdoor space will host live music every night except Monday; the venue will feature classic jazz, Latin jazz and undiscovered artists-For more info & to confirm: 954-765-6141 or click here: https://www.nyswjazzlounge.com/calendar

 

 

 

Saturday Night Moonlight Guided Canoe Tours:    7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Meet at the Lee Road Boat Ramp to enjoy a guided moonlight canoe tour through a portion of the Refuge interior. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and bring a flashlight and bug spray.Canoe rental from Loxahatchee Canoeing is $35; you may not bring your own. (One canoe seats 2 to 3 people.) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call LOXAHATCHEE CANOEING to confirm at 561-733-0192.  (Note: Also, Guided Canoe Tours Every Saturday MORNING, 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.)

 

 

 

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Alligator Feeding–1pm to 1:15pm-Join us every Saturday (and Wednesday) at 1pm to listen to a short talk on alligators and watch our resident alligator feed on his favorite food; Admission into the center is $5.00 per person ages 3 and up. The alligator feeding is included with admission. For more information and to confirm 561-274-SAND (7263).  Walk-ins welcome- At The Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd.,   Delray Beach, FL 33483

 

Breakfast at Gulf Stream–Make Mornings Memorable! This popular Saturday morning tradition is a must-do for families and racing fans alike! Every Saturday, from 8 am – 11 am, Rain or Shine* | Stretch’s BBQ & Tiki Area-Come on out and watch our champion horses training on the track, listen to our guest speakers talk about their role in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, and take a free tram tour through the Backstretch for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the horses. Plus, meet your favorite famous characters, and have the kiddos get their photo taken atop a real-life horse! Table and tram tour reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more. CALL to CONFIRM: Nancy Berry before 5 PM the Friday prior to hold your spot (954-457-6284)-Buffet Breakfast for $10 per person. Kids 2 and under eat free! | 8 AM – 11 AM  Different Character Appearances Each Week for the Children | 9 AM – 11 AM; Free t-shirt with the purchase of a buffet breakfast | 8 AM – 11 AM; Visit with Horse | 9 AM – 10 AM; Guest Speakers | 9 AM – 9:30 AM;  Free Tram Tours | 8:30 AM • 9:15 AM • 10 AM *Must arrive before 9:30 AM to guarantee a spot on a tour.

 

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IMAX Theater Is Better Than Ever

The Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX Theater-For Info, Click HERE or www.MODS.org

 

IMAX 3D- Located at 401  SW 2nd St. Fort Lauderdale-Call to confirm: Phone:  954-713-0930

NOTE: The AutoNation IMAX Theater had been closed to upgrade their projection and sound system to IMAX with 4K Laser; Wait till you see the new IMAX with laser system!  Groundbreaking movie projection technology will transform the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater experience into one of the most extraordinary theater experiences in the world.
Now the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater will be the only place in Florida, and one of only a few in the world, to offer 2D and 3D movies using the new IMAX WITH LASER system.  For IMAX Movie Schedule, CLICK HERE

 

 

Norton Museum- There’s much to celebrate at the Norton this month: The Museum reopened this past summer after a five-week hiatus to re-install galleries and prep for construction.

To confirm Exhibitions, Programs, Tours, Art After Dark, Theater Lab (new), and more, CLICK HERE 

 

 

“Free Roll”- Free Poker Tournaments-At the Big Easy Casino–(formerly “Mardi Gras” Casino)- 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL, 954-924-3200 or email:  [email protected]  Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00am;  Friday & Saturday Open 24hrs-Free Tournaments every night at 6:50pm-Call to confirm

 

 

 

The Casino at Dania Beach- RE-OPENED!-Casino, Concert Venue, Comedy Club! The newest casino in Broward County is here! Try out an all new gaming… 301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004 -Call to confirm: Phone:(954) 920-1511  or  www.casinoDaniaBeach.com

Note: Are you interested in a new job or know of someone who is looking? The brand new  Casino in Dania Beach is still hiring Cocktail Waitresses, Bartenders, Cashiers, Security Agents & Housekeeping Personnell-Resumes should be sent to [email protected]

 

 

Saturdays at Sanborn: Yoga in the Park (presented by Yoga Journey), 9:00 am -A Free Fitness Series-Bring your mats for yoga classes- Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway-Boca Raton- For more info and to confirm: DowntownBoca.org

 

Saturdays: Zumba at the Beach-  10:30 am – South Beach Pavilion at Palmetto Park Road & A1A-Boca Raton-Confirm first

 

                                                                            GREEN MARKETS: 

                                                                    (CALL TO CONFIRM)

Boca Raton Green Market– MOVED: Open for its 22st season; But after 22 years at Royal Palm Place, the market made the move to the north City Hall parking lot (located at 201 W. Palmetto Park Rd.) since it had outgrown its location in Royal Palm Plaza and needed more parking spaces; So grab your shopping bags and head on over- Held every Saturday, 8am to 1pm, find over 40 vendors with locally grown produce, bakery items, fresh eggs, plants & flowers, honey, cheeses, coffees & teas, doggie treats, prepared foods, live music and lots more.

Delray Beach SUMMER Green Market–9am to noon-FREE ADMISSION-In the heat of summer,  Delray’s famed Green Market is about half the size of its high-season counterpart, with 30 vendors instead of 65, and a three-hour weekly duration instead of five; Instead of Old School Square Park, where the Winter Green Market is situated, the summer version takes place in the heart of The Set, a historic but emerging corridor between downtown and I-95. After you pick up your artisanal dog food and oil-scented soap and raw pistachio paste and organic asparagus, take a stroll around the community, where local leaders are hoping to establish a groovy, work-live-play hub. Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach

(Note: Delray Beach (WINTER) Green Market-until the end of May)-   Open 9am to 2pm- -An open air marketplace located at Old School Square Park on NE 2nd Avenue, a half block north of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. At the Green Market you’ll find more than 65 premier food vendors featuring farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus, tropical fruit and juice, farm fresh eggs, raw milk and butter, artisan cheese and jams, fragrant baked goods, plenty of gluten free, vegan and organic products, fresh cut flowers, plants and other unique gourmet fare along with live musical entertainment each week-For more info, CLICK HERE

West Palm Beach Green Market opens-Now in its 23rd year, the market returns to the waterfront from 9am to 1pm

West Palm-Farmer’s Market at Grandview Public Market-The Farmer’s Market by Farriss Farm is open year-round to the public every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Visitors will enjoy a curated vendor lineup along with artfully arranged local and organic produce, quality meats, baked goods, cheeses, herbs, fresh flowers, local plants, and more. The al fresco market also features a plethora of regional artisan specialties such as breads, pastas, and local Florida honey. Participating vendors include Farriss Farm, CoLab Farms, La Montagne Des Saveurs, and Incredible Edible Landscapes. Live music by local bands and DJs. For more information, visit grandviewpublic.com or call 561-771-6100. Grandview Public Market is located at 1401 Clare Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Complimentary valet parking is available. Located one mile south of I-95 on Clare Avenue in West Palm Beach, Florida. The luxurious, 13,000 sq. ft. multi-vendor food hall features twelve best-in-class chef-driven restaurants and a retail specialty shop.

Plantation Farmers Market–Year-round, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturdays, Volunteer Park,  12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Call to confirm: 954-452-2558

 

Marando Farms – 1401 SW 1st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315- Call to confirm: 954-294-2331, or visit marandofarms.com– Expanding, read more: CLICK  HERE

 

Marando Ranch–A Partnering of Marando Farms and Georgia Pig–5151 SW 64th Ave., Davie- Coming in the Fall-Confirm: CLICK HERE

 

Bedner Farms -10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33473 and new: 2nd location (see below)

 

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Delray’s Artist Alley– Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market brings local, sustainably grown produce, including 100% certified organic produce and many other items, east to its second location at 381 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Delray Beach. The market is located at the north end of Delray Beach’s Artists Alley and N.E. 4th Street/Lake Ida Road. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm. The upscale country store atmosphere is welcoming and the employees are ready to help. For more information and to confirm visit www.bedners.com or call 561-501-5177

 

Yellow Green Farmers Market–Year Round–A massive indoor metal shed filled with fresh produce, vendors selling everything from olives to essential oils, Cuban coffee, soups, fresh bread, hats and shorts and ukeleles made out of cigar boxes. Also good for Latin food stands‚ or  brunch at the Chill Bar-Open on Saturdays and Sundays only.  ygfarmersmarket.com –  1940 N. 30th Road, Hollywood –Call to confirm: Phone: 954-513-3990

 

Green Market-Pompano-every Saturday, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Come out and support our local businesses. Find the finest local purveyors and producers of local goods. You’ll feel good about being part of something bigger. “Buy Local, Eat Local, Shop Local” ~ Free Yoga Class (for all ages and kids) ~ 10am-11am Class (for all ages and kids) ~ 10am-11am. Vendor Inquiries Contact: [email protected] For More Info & To Confirm: greenmarketpompanobeach.com