February 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted February 08, 2008 10:41
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.

 

Smokey Joe’s Cafe
1/22/2008 - 2/10/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Smokey Joe’s Cafe is non-stop fun, excitement and the best rock and roll ever recorded from the 50’s and 60’s featuring the hit songs of Leiber and Stoller. Most will remember these classic songs as recorded by Elvis Presley, The Coasters and the Drifters and many more!
Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
$35-$55
Visit Web Site
561.575.2223
Palm Beach | America's International Fine Art and Antique Fair
2/1/2008 - 2/10/2008
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Infernationa Fine Art Expositions
America’s # 1 fine art fair, The Palm Beach Fair, is the destination under the sun for those who love art. The Palm Beach Fair features fully vetted works of art from 100 of the world’s leading international dealers representing over five millennia of museum quality arts of the world.
Monday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
One-day pass with catalogue: $25; One-day companion pass: $15
Visit Web Site
561.209.1311
9th Annual Garlic Fest
2/8/2008 - 2/10/2008
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
Garlic Fest offers garlic fans the opportunity to celebrate the most widely used and loved food in the world: garlic! The event features the culinary talents of professional and amateur chefs, a garlic chef competition, garlic merchandise, garlic university and national act entertainment.
Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$10
Visit Web Site
561.279.0907
Delray Beach International Tennis Championship
2/9/2008 - 2/17/2008
Delray Beach Tennis Center
201 West Atlantic Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
The world's top ranked male tennis players will kick-off the 2008 ATP North American season at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships. In addition to seeing some of the best tennis players in the world, the tournament will expand activities into a week-long festival. This year's event will lure over 40,000 attendees, will be seen in over 150 countries on TV and is on of only 15 ATP Tour events in North America. You dont want to miss this event!
Various tournament times.
Some ticket promotions include: Saturday/February 9 and Sunday/February 10: Free; Monday/February 11 and Tuesday/February 12: Donate four non-perishable food items and receive one free granstand seat for that session and/or donate a usable racquet and receive two free grandstand seats. Call 561.330.6000 for more promotion/ticket information.
Visit Web Site
561.243.7360
22nd Annual Outdoor Juried Art Festival
2/9/2008 - 2/10/2008
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
This year's Annual Art Festival has received more vibrant, creative and exciting entries than ever before. Over 250 outstanding artists will showcase their exceptional works of art in a variety of media, including, painting, sculpture, jewelry, wood, fiber, digital, ceramics/pottery, graphics/drawing, photography, mixed media, crafts, glass and graphic design. With entries coming in from all over the country, this year's Art Festival is a must see!
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Web Site
561.392.2500
Culture & Cocktails: The Power of Stuff…and How to Get Rid of It
2/11/2008 - 2/11/2008
Cafe Boulud Palm Beach
301 Australian Avenue; Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach County Cultural Council
The Power of Stuff…and How to Get Rid of It: Tim Luke, Host of Cash in the Attic on HGTV and columnist for The Palm Beach Post, will discuss “how much stuff is too much” and share tips about appraising household treasures and antiques.
5:00 p.m.
General: $30; Members ($150 level and up): Free.
Visit Web Site
561.471.2901
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour
2/12/2008 - 2/12/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Featuring Terence Blanchard, Trumpet; James Moody, Tenor Saxophone/Flute; Benny Green, Piano/Musical Director; Derrick Hodge, Bass; Kendrick Scott, Drums and special guest vocalist Nnenna Freelon.
8:00 p.m.
$15-$100
Visit Web Site
561.832.7469
Toast at the Top Valentine's Day
2/14/2008 - 2/14/2008
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
Romance is in the air. Literally. Propose to your love at the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. A tradition started by Harry & Susan DuBois. Enjoy very limited-couples only, and champagne for two.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$50 per couple for 20 minutes - reservations required.
Visit Web Site
561.747.8380 Ext. 101
The Sandoway House Nature Center’s Dance with the Sandoway Stars Gala
2/15/2008 - 2/15/2008
Delray Beach Marriott
10 North Ocean Blvd.; Delray Beach, FL 33483
Event Sponsor: Citrix Systems, Inc., Caffe Luna Rosa and the Delray Beach International Tennis Center
Proceeds from Dance with the Sandoway Stars will directly benefit the Sandoway House Nature Center, the only environmental education preserve by the sea in Delray Beach.
6:30 p.m.
$175
Visit Web Site
561.274.7263
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show
2/15/2008 - 2/19/2008
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The largest vetted art and antique show in the U.S. returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center Presidents' Day weekend. Featuring over 200 top-tier international exhibitors, the show brings together fine art, jewelry, sculpture, porcelain, ceramics, textiles and furniture for art lovers and collectors who take pleasure in investing in art and antiques of high value.
Feb. 16 -18: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Feb. 19: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$15 daily, $25 for a 4-day pass
Visit Web Site
561.822.5440
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
2/21/2008 - 2/21/2008
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades
1977 College Drive; Belle Glade, FL 33430
The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, for the first time ever, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart that guarantees a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit.
7:30 p.m.
Adults: $25; Seniors: $22; Students/Staff/Children: $10
Visit Web Site
561.993.1160
Hatsume Fair
2/23/2008 - 2/24/2008
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach, FL 33446
Celebrating the first bud of spring, Morikami’s largest annual event, Hatsume, transforms the normally tranquil Morkiami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. The fair will feature taiko drummers, a tea ceremony, flower arranging, martial art and bonsai demonstrations, and more.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit Web Site
561.495.0233
Howard Alan Craft Show
2/23/2008 - 2/24/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Located in the heart of Delray Beach, this show features more than 100 hand-selected craftspersons.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Web Site
954.472.3755
The Honda Classic
2/25/2008 - 3/2/2008
PGA National Resort & Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
The Honda Classic is a PGA Tour golf tournament played each March. Golf's top players compete to win part of the $5.5 million purse played on the challenging PGA National course, The Champion.
Visit Web Site
561.799.2747
The Rat Pack
2/26/2008 - 2/26/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
An expert cast, backed by a live big band recreates the nifty choreography and risqué banter of the era – as well as dozens of Rat Pack standards like “Come Fly With Me,” “That’s Amore,” “That Old Black Magic” and “Witchcraft.”
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
$20
Visit Web Site
561.832.7469
Creating Baseball Memories
2/26/2008 - 3/27/2008
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street; Jupiter, FL 33458
Roger Dean Stadium is home to the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals for Spring Training. The stadium is one of only four facilities in the country that has two Major League teams during Spring Training. A great time for all ages!
Visit Web Site
561.775.1818
Lighthouse Sunset Tour
2/27/2008 - 2/27/2008
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Must be 4ft. tall to climb, no flip-flops on tour.
$15 - Reservations required.
Visit Web Site
561.747.8380 Ext. 101
Irish Comedy Tour
2/29/2008 - 3/1/2008
The Atlantic Theater
6743 West Indiantown Road #34; Jupiter, FL 33458
The show features Derek Richards, the guitar of Jim Paquette and Pat Godwin a.k.a 'Paddy G' from the Bob and Tom nationally syndicated radio show. It is comedy and music all rolled into one explosive show!
8:00 p.m.
Advanced: $22; At door: $25
Visit Web Site
561.575.4942
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
2/29/2008 - 3/2/2008
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center bringing together over 120 outstanding artists. This juried show represents the very best in the world or fine craft, including basketry, ceramics, glass, decorative and wearable textiles, furniture, jewelry, leather, mixed media, paper and wood, with price ranges from under $1,000 to $30,000.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults: $14; Senior citizens: $12; Children under 12 admitted free; Groups/Outings: $10 per person for groups of 12 or more.
Visit Web Site
561.366.3000
15th Annual WestFest Land and Sea Festival
3/1/2008 - 3/2/2008
Okeeheelee Park
7715 Okeeheelee Park, Forest Hill Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33414
Event Sponsor: The Palms West Chamber of Commerce
A fun filled two day event featuring great food, music, crafters, rides and lots of activities for kids at the Childrens Park (The Treasure Chest)including a pirates and princess contest. Dont miss out on this signature event.
Saturday: 10: 00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
General: $8.00; Kids 7 and under: free; Daily Family 4-Pack: $20.00.
Visit Web Site
561.790.6200
13th Annual Evening on Antique Row
3/1/2008 - 3/1/2008
Antique Row
West Palm Beach, FL
This popular antique district offers visitors a stroll through the district's unique array of boutiques, plus a wide variety of food, music and entertainment. It is home to more than 45 antique shops, plus award winning restaurants.
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
General: $30; Door price: $35; Two in advance: $55
Visit Web Site
561.832.4164
America's Composer - Irving Berlin & Friends
3/3/2008 - 3/4/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops
The enchanting and sultry-voiced Maude Maggert salutes one of the most prodigious and famous songwriters in history.
8:00 p.m.
$25 - $85
Visit Web Site
800.KRAVIS.1
Third Annual Sea Turtle Day
3/8/2008 - 3/8/2008
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boca Raton, FL
We welcome the Caribbean Conservation Cooperation, a world-renowned leader in sea turtle research and conservation as our keynote speaker. Games, crafts for the kids, tank side feedings and over 20 exhibitors.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Suggested donation of $5 per person.
Visit Web Site
561.338.1473