Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Top 5 events for July 14-16 in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·3 min read

Though South Florida is known for its winter season, the region is made for summer fun as well. Whether you see the filmed, 1998 London performance of "OKLAHOMA!," rock out and have a beer or two at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches or stretch, strengthen and lengthen with some rooftop yoga at The Ben get out there and do something. 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.

Hugh Jackman stars in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "OKLAHOMA!" Captured on film, this 1998 London performance will be shown at several theaters around Palm Beach County on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19.
Hugh Jackman stars in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "OKLAHOMA!" Captured on film, this 1998 London performance will be shown at several theaters around Palm Beach County on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19.

1. Take in a screening of 'OKLAHOMA!' starring Hugh Jackman

Performed in London in 1998, just before Jackman burst into superstardom, the screening of the show marks the 80th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical. The London production was directed by Tony Award winner Trevor Nunn with new choreography by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.

Showings will be held Sunday, July 16 and on July 19 at Cinemark Palace 20 + XD, Cinemark Boynton Beach 14 + XD, Movies of Delray, Movies of Lake Worth and the Cinepolis Jupiter. Please see individual theaters for times, address, directions, ticket prices. More information at oklahomaincinemas.com.

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2. Watch a free movie at Screen on the Green

Kick back on the Great Lawn along the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach and watch this animated film, featuring the voices of Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou and more, about a loveable dog with dreams of becoming a Samurai.

The event is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 14. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org

3. Throw back a brew at Beerfest Under the Stars Concert Series

Enjoy a heaping plate of German and American fare (including brats), all the beer you care to drink and the very best music of the 60s, 70s and 80s with the band Private Stock. There will be plenty of seating under the pavilion at the club's biergarten-style tables as well as room to spread out on the picnic grounds.

Enjoy music, German and American food, and beer on Saturday, July 15 at Beerfest Under the Stars Summer Concert Series at The American German Club of the Palm Beaches.
Enjoy music, German and American food, and beer on Saturday, July 15 at Beerfest Under the Stars Summer Concert Series at The American German Club of the Palm Beaches.

The event is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 15. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. $40. Information: eventbrite.com

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4. Begin your day with Rooftop Yoga at The Ben

If you're willing to get up early, the sunrise, rooftop yoga session atop The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach is a pretty sweet way to start the day.
If you're willing to get up early, the sunrise, rooftop yoga session atop The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach is a pretty sweet way to start the day.

Whether you're a habitual early riser and want to greet the sunrise or maybe a night owl in need of some spiritual and physical cleansing, stretch, strengthen and feel the vinyasa flow from the top of The Ben — as that giant flaming orb, aka the sun, rises and lets us know that everything is going to be all right.

The class is 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 16. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. $15 donation for instructor recommended. Information: 561-655-4001

5. Grove to the tunes of Southern Blood at Sunday on the Waterfront in West Palm Beach

Southern Blood will give the Meyer Amphitheatre a classic Southern rocking during Sunday on the Waterfront.
Southern Blood will give the Meyer Amphitheatre a classic Southern rocking during Sunday on the Waterfront.

A self-described "salute to American southern rock," Southern Blood covers a wide range of music from artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackfoot, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. With an unmistakable hard-driving groove, signature southern vocals, and dueling guitars, their performance is a throwback to the ‘70s and early ‘80s. There will be food trucks on site.

The event is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16. 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org

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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