meteor shower: Looking for something to do this week in South Florida? From a hometown concert by a pop-rock star to new art exhibits and a sci-fi film screening, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Here’s a roundup of events you won’t want to miss.
Wednesday: Cassadee Pope Returns to West Palm Beach
Event: Cassadee Pope Concert
Location: Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 General Admission, $70 VIP (includes meet-and-greet and tour poster)
Contact: 561-832-9999, Respectable Street
West Palm Beach native Cassadee Pope is set to deliver an emotionally charged performance at Respectable Street. After graduating from Wellington High, Pope co-founded the influential pop-punk band Hey Monday. She later won Season 3 of “The Voice” under Blake Shelton’s mentorship, transforming her sound into a modern country aesthetic with her debut solo album, Frame by Frame. Now, Pope returns to her pop-rock roots with her latest album Hereditary. Don’t miss this electrifying hometown concert with opening acts from the Foxies and Natalie Taylar.
Thursday: Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration
Event: Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration with Crazy Fingers
Location: Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $20-$25
Contact: 561-395-2929, Funky Biscuit
Celebrate the legacy of Jerry Garcia, the legendary lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead, at Funky Biscuit. Crazy Fingers, South Florida’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform Garcia’s greatest hits. Garcia, who would have turned 82 on August 1, 2024, left an indelible mark on rock music with timeless classics like “Uncle John’s Band” and “Dark Star.” Enjoy an evening of unique performances honoring the spirit of improvisation that defined Garcia’s career.
Friday: Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk
Event: First Friday Art Walk
Location: Downtown Delray Beach
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 561-243-1077, Downtown Delray Beach
Explore the vibrant art scene in downtown Delray Beach during the First Friday Art Walk. Fourteen art spaces will stay open late, offering world-class art, wine, and light bites. At Arts Warehouse, check out Katya Neptune’s “Echoes Unveiled” and Dominique Denis’ “Coming Home.” The Cornell Art Museum showcases “Central American Modernism” and “Oceana Phenomena.” Arts Garage’s gallery features “Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder” and works by Hal Yaskulka.
Friday to Sunday: Screenings of “The Beast”
Event: Screenings of “The Beast”
Location: Lake Worth Playhouse’s Stonzek Theatre, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach
Time: 6 p.m. Friday; 1, 4, and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $9
Contact: 561-296-9382, Lake Worth Playhouse
Catch one of the best-reviewed sci-fi films of the year, “The Beast,” at Lake Worth Playhouse. Directed by Bertrand Bonello, this French-Canadian production stars Lea Seydoux in a dystopian future where emotions threaten an A.I.-driven world. Seydoux’s character travels through past lives in Belle Époque Paris and 2014 Los Angeles, exploring love and identity. Don’t miss this inventive, time-jumping narrative.
Saturday: Emo Night Karaoke
Event: Emo Night Karaoke
Location: The Banyan Live, 8199 Southern Blvd., Suite B, West Palm Beach
Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: $15
Contact: 561-855-0626, The Banyan Live
Relive the angst and energy of the emo music era at Emo Night Karaoke. Sing your heart out to hits from Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, and Paramore, backed by a live band. This is your chance to take the stage and perform your favorite emo anthems in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
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