Eddie's picks: Best things to do in Palm Beach County this weekend and beyond
"An Afternoon of Jazz" featuring jazz pianist Irwin Solomon and Friends
First United Methodist Church Jupiter-Tequesta
Solomon along with Frank Derrick on drums and Dave Tomasello on bass will be breaking out fantastic versions of songs from the Great American Songbook.
The performance is 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 815 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Free. Information: 561-746-8116.
The Amazing Acro-Cats
The Kelsey Theater
Presented by Rock Cats Rescue, Inc., this troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues and strays, will give a 'purrformance' of amazing feats including riding skateboards, balancing on balls, jumping through hoops and much more. The finale will feature the only all cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats playing guitar, drums and piano.
The shows are 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 27, Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29 and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 700 Park Ave., Lake Park. Tickets start at $35. Information: rockcatsrescue.org
Pure Zeppelin
Village Park Athletics Complex
Performing some of the greatest music ever played, recorded or even heard, this tribute band will be busting out one great Led Zeppelin song after another. Food trucks will be on site providing the tasty grinds.
The event is 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. Free. Information: wellingtonfl.gov
Beach Treasures
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
While basking in the warm sunshine and feeling the sand between your toes learn all about the shells and other treasures found on Boca’s beaches with one of Gumbo Limbo's expert beachcombers.
The program is 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Free. Reservations recommended. Information: 561-544-8605
Blue Man Group
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Returning to West Palm Beach for a limited engagement, this production has entertained over 35 million people around the world and now it's your turn. Don't miss this quirky comedy, the signature drumming and out-right joyful experience.
The shows are 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $29. Information: kravis.org
185th Anniversary Battle of the Loxahatcheee reenactment
Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park
Learn some local history with period-dressed reenactors, U.S. Army and Seminole camps, guest speakers, battlefield tours, weapons demonstrations and an actual reenactment.
The event is 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Free. Information: trailoffloridasindianheritage.org/loxahatchee-river-park; loxahatcheebattlefield.com
'Visualizing Climate Disruption' exhibition
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, The Robert J. Montgomery, Jr. Building,
This show will feature more than 40 works from 17 Palm Beach County-based professional artists. The artwork will offer the artists' perspectives on Earth's shifting climate and seek to engage audiences to consider the ramifications.
The show opens today, Jan. 27 and is available for viewing from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through April 8. 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. Information: palmbeachculture.com
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, and touring in promotion of their latest album "I Am The Moon," America’s premier rock-and-roll big band will play Mizner Park tonight.
The show is 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 27. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. See website for ticket prices and purchase. Information: myboca.us/2021/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater; tedeschitrucksband.com
Cirque Italia
West Palm Beach
The touring acrobatic troupe Cirque Italia has pitched its its blue-and-white circus tent through Sunday. The performance features acts that swing from ropes, fly via trapeze and also move on bikes and roller skates in ways mere mortals don't dare. The show's theme, an "Aquatic Spectacular," refers to the custom water stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water and dazzles as performers work in sync with and amid curtains of rain and fountains of water, as well as laser lights and bubbles.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 27; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Ticket prices begin at $10 for children and $25 for adults, topping out at $50 depending on seats. 1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach. Information: gold.cirqueitalia.com/events
FOTOfusion Night of Pictures
Wonder where the last year went? See 2022 as captured in night of photography — more than 600 images by award-winning, nationally renowned photojournalists. Top picture editor and photo-journalist Scott McKiernan presents "365: a Visual Review of 2022". The year was jam packed, from the Olympics to the World Cup to war in Ukraine to the death of a Pope, this 20-minute movie highlights photography that ran moments after they were shot on ThePicturesOftheDay.com. The event is free as part of the 28th Annual FOTOfusion.
Show is Friday night from 7-8:30 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in the first floor museum; 415 Clematis, West Palm Beach.
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