Happy Friday, Delray Beach. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Delray Beach Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Delray’s first gated luxury enclave nears sellout, a new school reading and leadership center opens, and the incoming police chief is organizing community runs — catch up here.

State-level stories: Washington weighs making Florida’s springs a national park, coastal parks get ATVs and trackers for turtle patrols, and Orlando lands among top retirement cities — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Mortgage rates are trending down, investors catapult gold above 3500 an ounce, and a tropical wave eyes the Antilles — peruse the best of the rest.

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Burgers: You could grab a salad, but sometimes only a griddled patty dripping in cheese will hit the spot… These burger spots in Delray Beach serve up the kind of indulgence you’ll want to text your friends about.

Nightlife: From neon-lit ultraclubs to beachside dives, you can party till sunrise at these party spots.

Taqueria: From perfectly charred tortillas to fillings that demand a double order, Taco Tuesdays Taqueria brings the kind of flavor that requires extra napkins and zero regrets.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🤣 The Art of Laughter with Headliner Ahren Belisle ft. Michael Glatzmaier @ Arts Garage | Friday (9/5) at 8:00pm – AGT finalist and Kill Tony regular Ahren Belisle brings his “Unmuted” tour to Delray—razor-sharp roasts delivered via cellphone, with maximum chaos and charm. Expect savage-but-sincere bits on dating, disability, and life on the road, plus a set from Michael Glatzmaier. Restricted performance: 18+ only; 21+ to drink with valid ID.

✈️ The Flyers @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Friday (9/5) at 8:30pm – Tap into some Delray Beach mischief with The Flyers: a tight-knit trio of multi-instrumentalists swapping guitars, keys, and drums like it’s no big deal. They’ll toss in Beatles, Hendrix, Zeppelin covers, and sneak in originals before you can say “Encore.”

This weekend

💞 The Gottman Couples Weekend Workshop @ Hampton Inn Boca-Deerfield | Saturday (9/6) at 9:00am – One weekend, better “us.” Learn research-backed tools to deepen intimacy, strengthen friendship, and handle conflict like a team. No awkward group sharing—just you and your person working through step-by-step exercises.

🌕 Rooftop Full Moon Yoga + DJ & Sound Healing @ Hyatt Place Boca Raton | Saturday (9/6) at 6:00pm – Downward dog under a full moon on a Boca rooftop, with DJ SUBSQWAD’s live beats and a post-flow sound bath that practically lulls you to sleep. Bring your mat, muster some zen, and pretend you’re not secretly there for the sunset selfie.

🎸 Storm Riders – The Doors, Duran Duran and Depeche Mode Experience @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Saturday (9/6) at 8:30pm – Nothing says grown-up nostalgia like a triple-header tribute to The Doors, Duran Duran, and Depeche Mode in Boca Raton. Expect your air-guitar skills to resurface, a sea of vintage tees, and just enough synth to remind you why you traded mixtapes for minivans.

🛍️ Coco Market @ Old School Square | Sunday (9/7) at 9:00am – If you need an excuse to sip a green juice then chase it with a doughnut, head to Old School Square Amphitheater in Delray Beach this first Sunday. Free wellness demos, 75 indie vendors, and enough chef-crafted bites to tell your trainer a lie.

🧶 Unravel @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Sunday (9/7) at 7:00pm – Looking for something louder than your neighbor’s leaf blower? Unravel’s a teen quartet from South Florida who somehow channel fifty years of hits into one electrifying set, with a vocalist who could out-sing your morning commute. Bring your earplugs or don’t, they’ll steal the show.

Next week

🐾 Wild Rescue @ Museum of Discovery and Science | Monday (9/8) at 11:20am – Meet bobcats, foxes, and more in this new IMAX documentary that follows real-life rescuers giving injured wildlife a second chance. Narrated by Nickelodeon legend Marc Summers, it mixes breathtaking aerials with feel-good science on a giant screen.

💆‍♀️ Mom’s Wellness Escape @ Equilibrio Wellness Spa | Tuesday (9/9) at 9:00am – School drop-off is done—now drop your shoulders and breathe. This mom-only spa morning bundles signature wellness therapies at special-event pricing, plus complimentary refreshments in a calming, you-first setting. Come solo for quiet time or bring a bestie and make it a mini staycation—when you refill your cup, everyone benefits.

🎤 All Arts Open Mic @ Arts Garage | Tuesday (9/9) at 8:00pm – This monthly open mic on the second Tuesday is the perfect spot to test out that half-finished riff, new poem, or rap that’s been brewing in your shower. Cheap entry, genuine crowd vibes, and a front-row seat to Delray’s raw talent.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 Nathan Wallace @ The Box 2.0 – 7:30 pm
• 9/5 The Art of Laughter @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
• 9/5 The Flyers @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
• 9/6 Selwyn Birchwood Returns @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
• 9/6 Storm Riders @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
• 9/7 Sinatra & Beyond @ Boca Black Box – 3 pm
• 9/7 Unravel @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 7 pm
• 9/9 All Arts Open Mic @ Arts Garage – 8 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Delray Beach edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Thomas DiBucci (Kingdom Living Properties, LLC)

Sunshine bounces off marble floors and 8-foot doors in this Mediterranean-inspired estate, where crown moldings and faux finishes add a dash of drama. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with a three-door fridge, double wall oven, and a cooktop ready for culinary experiments. A whole house vacuum system and mudroom keep things tidy, while the freshly painted exterior and new roof (2025) dial up the curb appeal.

Out back, a heated pool shimmers beside new travertine pavers, just right for lazy afternoons. With a one-acre lot, partial impact glass, a 20 kW generator, and hurricane shutters, this place is ready for anything.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →