Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Top 5 events for June 30 to July 2 in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
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Though South Florida is known for its winter season, the region is also perfect for summer fun. Whether you don a grass skirt at Mathews Brewing Annual Luau Party or join a soul-soothing sunset SUP trip at MacArthur Beach State Park take advantage of actual reality. Again, it's sort of like staring at your phone, except the sights and sounds are way more intense... oh, and you get to include smell and taste. 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.

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1. Groove to live music and barbecue at the Historic Northwest BBQ, Brews & Blues at Heart & Soul Park

The 8th Annual BBQ, Brews and Blues festival will be held Saturday, July 1 in West Palm Beach's Heart & Soul Park.
The 8th Annual BBQ, Brews and Blues festival will be held Saturday, July 1 in West Palm Beach's Heart & Soul Park.

This annual event in its eighth year will feature music by Mojo Ike & the Val Woods Blues Band, Todd Hunter & the Groove Band (Old School and R&B Southern Soul) and the Old School Gang (R&B) providing great songs from the 70's and 80's. DJ Sho-Nuff will also be on hand spinning.

Barbecue and other culinary delights will be provided by Cajun Express, Troy's Barbeque, Emma J's Smoked BBQ, Cityside Suites Business Café Shaved Ice, TNT Cuisine, Pete's Crazy Grill, and LilPearl Peanuts, Pickles & More. There will also be multiple craft beer vendors on site.

Parking available at the county parking garage located on North Rosemary Avenue just north of Banyan Boulevard (505 Banyan Blvd.). Rose Trolley Service will provide electric vehicle rides to shuttle event attendees as needed to and from the event site. Additional on-street parking is available on a limited basis near the event site.

The Old School Gang will play Saturday, July 1 at the 8th Annual Historic Northwest BBQ, Brews & Blues at Heart & Soul Park.
The Old School Gang will play Saturday, July 1 at the 8th Annual Historic Northwest BBQ, Brews & Blues at Heart & Soul Park.
The 8th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews festival will be held at Heart & Soul Park and will feature multiple bands.
The 8th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews festival will be held at Heart & Soul Park and will feature multiple bands.

The event is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 1. 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: eventbrite.com

2. Party Polynesian style at Mathews Brewing's Luau Party in Lake Worth Beach

Break out the Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, it's time to party Polynesian style. This show will feature Girlfriend Material at 2:30 p.m., The Shake at 6 p.m. and the all-time fun band Spred the Dub at 8 p.m. The Krazy Cuban food truck will be on site from 2 to 11 p.m. providing delicious homemade Latin cuisine.

The event is 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 1. 130 S. H St., Lake Worth Beach. Free. Information: mathewsbrewingcompany.com

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3. Relax with some reggae tunes with Stick Figure — Wisdom Tour with Pepper and The Elovaters at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton

Stick Figure will play Sunset Cove Amphitheater tonight, Friday, June 30 along with Pepper and The Elovaters.
Stick Figure will play Sunset Cove Amphitheater tonight, Friday, June 30 along with Pepper and The Elovaters.

Redefining American reggae with his latest album "Wisdom," Stick Figure continues on with his distinctive sound developed through tireless attention to musicality and artistry. Join him with be the "Kona dub-rock"sounds of Pepper and the band The Elovaters.

The show is 6 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 30. 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. See website for ticket prices. Information: eventbrite.com

4. Enjoy a Moonlight Paddle at MacArthur Beach State Park

Calling all SUPers, the Moonlight Paddle at MacArthur Beach State Park will be held Sunday, July 2.
Calling all SUPers, the Moonlight Paddle at MacArthur Beach State Park will be held Sunday, July 2.

Combining SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) with sunsets and full moons is like putting chocolate in peanut butter (or peanut butter in chocolate): It's insanely good. A bit of exercise in the Lake Worth Lagoon mixed with the surreal experience of watching the sunset is an excellent way to round out the weekend. Rental boards available, but book in advance.

The event is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach. Free. Registration required. Information: 561-596-3535, 561-624-6952; macarthurbeach.org

5. Rock out at the Warped Tour Respectable Street in downtown West Palm Beach

Warped Tour Respectable Street will feature Take This To Your Grave, Live From 05 and Royal Hearts Saturday, July 1.
Warped Tour Respectable Street will feature Take This To Your Grave, Live From 05 and Royal Hearts Saturday, July 1.

Ok, so maybe not the actual Warped Tour, but these three bands will be belting out classics by former Warped Tour groups. Take This To Your Grave will play songs by Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance; Live From 05 will perform Paramore songs; and Royal Hearts will play songs by Silverstein. 21 and older.

The show is 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1. 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $5. Information: .sub-culture.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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