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

📰 In the news

Local happenings: West Palm Beach’s six wheel SUVs debut on a show, fee waived shelter dogs searching for homes, and expanded breast and cervical cancer screenings — 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.

Highlights this week

• Discover art benefiting Kids’ Cancer Foundation
• Discuss key legislation with Chamber members
• Create with makers at Upcycle Day
• Free AutoNation car care for young drivers
• Feast and skate at Bartle BBQ
• Anxiety about debt? Get a free consultation

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Books: Hunting for that next page-turner while sipping coffee sounds like the perfect day. These can’t-miss bookstores around West Palm Beach have the cozy nooks and unexpected finds you’re craving.

Nightlife: From ultraclubs to beachside dives, these party spots prove you can party till sunrise.

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

Bargain shopping: The best finds aren’t always on store shelves. Amazon’s Deals Page is like a never-ending treasure hunt where the good stuff costs less, with new discounts dropping daily.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎨 Art After Dark @ Norton Museum of Art | Friday (9/5) at 5:00pm – Your Friday night glow-up just got cultured. Art After Dark blends live music, film, and hands-on workshops with a splash of wine and a swirl of sophistication. Whether you’re here to get inspired or just look artsy while sipping rosé, this one’s a canvas-worthy evening.

🤘 Prison, Dead Eyes, Thirst & more in West Palm Beach @ Respectable Street | Friday (9/5) at 7:00pm – It’s loud, it’s heavy, and it’s going late. The Midnight Metal Market is bringing the chaos with a stacked lineup: Prison, Dead Eyes, Thirst, Nosebleed, RTOY, and Gun Club. Come for the riffs, stay for the mayhem.

This weekend

🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ First Presbyterian Church of WPB | Saturday (9/6) at 6:30pm – Swap your stadium speakers for string quartets and candlelit pews. This dreamy tribute to Fleetwood Mac wraps you in nostalgia under a flickering glow that’ll make “Landslide” hit just a little harder. Intimate vibes, iconic tunes, and zero bad seats—unless you’re late.

🤠 Panther Country Live @ Palm Beach State College | Saturday (9/6) at 5:00pm – Giddy up for a boot-stompin’, blanket-sprawlin’, Zac Brown Band-lovin’ evening under the open sky. Hosted by Moriah Daniels of New Country 103.1, this free concert features Homegrown, a tribute band that brings all the energy and twang you need. Cowboy hats encouraged. Coolers and pets? Not so much.

🎷 Tailored Soul Live at Salute @ Salute Market | Saturday (9/6) at 6:30pm – Saturday night plans = sorted. Tailored Soul brings silky vocals, smooth sax, and a blend of R&B classics and fresh dance-pop that pairs perfectly with your favorite cocktail. It’s equal parts soulful serenade and feel-good groove.

🎤 Big People Supa 1st Sundays | Sunday (9/7) at 5:00pm – Soulful grooves and smooth vocals await as Glen Washington brings the love and legends to this intimate monthly vibe session. It’s not just a concert—it’s a front-row seat to a reggae icon doing what he does best. Come for the music, stay for the magic.

📖 Stories in the Park – Season Kickoff @ The Gardens GreenMarket | Sunday (9/7) at 10:00pm – Whether you’ve mastered bedtime stories or just need an excuse to bribe the kids outdoors, Sunday morning’s free tale time at the Gardens GreenMarket stars Corny Sue the Scarecrow and Fall on the Farm magic. Rain or shine, we’ve got backup indoors.

Next week

🎱 Bingo Night @ Belle’s To-Go | Monday (9/8) at 6:00pm – Tired of your couch’s company? Head over to Belle’s floating deck at the marina every Monday for bingo, New England chow, and intracoastal breezes that’ll almost make you miss December frost. Prizes, laughs, and the promise of fresh dock life beat reruns any day.

💰 Quarter Auction @ The Dancing Crane | Tuesday (9/9) at 6:00pm – If your sock drawer is hiding spare quarters, Tuesday night’s shuffle at The Dancing Crane is your chance to put them to work for zoo keepers, and questionable bidding tactics. Paddles are two bucks, raffle tickets await, and animal-loving bragging rights are on the line.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 Hispanic Heritage Month Concert @ Royal Palm Beach – 5 pm
• 9/5 Prison and more @ Respectable Street – 7 pm
• 9/5 Andrew Morris Band Trio @ Paddy Mac’s – 9 pm
• 9/6 Candlelight @ First Presbyterian Church – 6:30 pm
• 9/6 Tailored Soul @ Salute – 6:30 pm
• 9/6 A Night Together @ Lake Worth Playhouse – 8 pm
• 9/6 NSN @ Crazy Horse Saloon – 9 pm
• 9/7 Folk And Americana Music @ John D. Macarthur Beach State Park – 1 pm
• 9/9 Nelly and more @ iThink Financial Amphitheatre – 8 pm

🏠️ Price is right – West Palm 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: Eric Daniel Telchin (The Telchin Group LLC)

Falcon Green’s unicorn just got a 2024 glow-up from top to bottom. Every inch is fresh, from hurricane-rated windows and doors to a new roof, HVAC, and even the ductwork. The kitchen steals the show with a white-and-wood motif, custom hood, and quartz counters, while the primary bath doubles as a spa, complete with a freestanding tub inside the shower enclosure. A fourth bedroom/flex space adds options for work or play.

Golf course and lake views pour in through sunlit windows, and the resurfaced pool and spa heat up in record time. The oversized 2.5-car garage sports new epoxy floors, and every system, fixture, and finish is brand new. All this, tucked into the exclusive Falcon Green enclave with access to The Club at Ibis’ resort-level amenities.

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