Looking for fun things to do this weekend July 28-30? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

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Though South Florida is known for its winter season, the region is made for summer fun too. Enjoy a Neil Diamond tribute at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, live music at the Norton Museum of Art, a cacao ceremony at Mounts Botanical Garden and more. Here are five fantastic options and even more great things to do in Palm Beach County.

In addition to the top five events listed there's always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County's waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we've curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 55 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.

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1. Go wild at Summer in the City tribute to Neil Diamond in Boca Raton

Boca Raton's Summer in the City continues at Mizner Park Amphitheater tonight, Friday, July 28 with a Neil Diamond Tribute featuring Rob Garrett.
Boca Raton's Summer in the City continues at Mizner Park Amphitheater tonight, Friday, July 28 with a Neil Diamond Tribute featuring Rob Garrett.

Go wild as Rob Garrett cranks out one classic Neil Diamond song after another like "Forever In Blue Jeans," "Song Sung Blue," "Love On The Rocks," "Cracklin' Rosie" and many more during this free tribute concert to one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

The event is 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, July 28. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Free. Information: myboca.com

2. Experience the Bavarian Brunch in Lake Worth Beach

During “Frühschoppen at our Haus,” experience brunch Bavarian style and enjoy some wiezenbier (wheat beer), weisswurst (white sausage) with sweet mustard and brezeln (pretzels) as well as items such as brotzeit teller (meats, cheeses and more), eggs your way, and many other German and American breakfast dishes. Don't forget the mimosas, beers, schnapps and everything one would expect at a "Bavarian Brunch."

The event is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. All menu items a la carte. Information: americangermanclub.org

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3. Enjoy art workshops and live music at the Norton's Art After Dark in West Palm Beach

Enjoy art workshops, docent-led tours, lectures and some fine live music from JM and the Sweets tonight, Friday, July 21 at the Norton Museum of Art in downtown West Palm Beach.

The event is 6 to 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, July 21. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. $10. Information: norton.org

4. Relax at the Cacao Ceremony at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm

Experience the Awaking Hearts: A Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience at Mounts Botanical Garden where you'll enjoy a cup of the highest quality, ceremonial cacao and experience this sacred heart-opening ceremony.
Experience the Awaking Hearts: A Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience at Mounts Botanical Garden where you'll enjoy a cup of the highest quality, ceremonial cacao and experience this sacred heart-opening ceremony.

Participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing upon arrival to help release any burdens from their day-to day life. Then you will be given a cup of the highest quality, ceremonial cacao to take part in this sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony. The cacao works to relax you, open your heart chakra, and help you to be receptive to the healing you will experience. Finally, you’ll relax into yoga nidra mediation and deep sound healing. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Please no alcohol on the day of the ceremony and caffeine three hours before and after the event.

The Awaking Hearts: A Cacao Ceremony and Sound Immersion Experience with Casa Rituals event is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Members $25, nonmembers $35. Registration required. Information: mounts.org

5. Twist and stretch at yoga at Twisted Trunk Brewing in Palm Beach Gardens

Enjoy a yoga session at Twisted Trunk Brewing in Palm Beach Gardens followed by a well-earned craft beer.
Enjoy a yoga session at Twisted Trunk Brewing in Palm Beach Gardens followed by a well-earned craft beer.

Breath deep, release the tension within, stretch, strengthen and feel good as you flow through one pose after another and work on a better you. Then celebrate and continue the tension release with an ice-cold beer.

The class is 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 30. 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. $18. Information: twistedtrunkbrewing.com

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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