Happy Friday, Delray Beach. Hope you get a chance to relax this weekend. 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: Learn about financing your first home, get a taste of Palm Beach’s retro crepes, and how to get up close with sloths and tamarins — catch up here.

State-level stories: Solar powered rabbit decoys lure invasive pythons, a hiring event at Amerant Bank Arena draws employers and candidates, and Florida islands promise peaceful getaways — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Kids learn sea turtle rescue basics
• Rodeo-style Black business pop-up in Boynton Beach
• Enjoy carnival fun, petting zoo next Thursday
• Explore Blue Zones book club this coming Thursday
• Shop local vendors for wellness this Sunday
• Shark robot vacuums are 51% off on Amazon ’til 9/2

Clean bounce houses, happy parents

Nothing worse than sketchy party rentals, right? Bounce Around Rentals actually cleans and sanitizes every bounce house after each use. They care. They want everyone to be safe, and they take pride in their equipment.

Along with bounce houses, they supply water slides, obstacle courses, tables, chairs, tents, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Snow Cone and Slushy machines? Those will level up the party on a hot day.

Bounce Around Rentals works all over Palm Beach County and beyond. Competitive prices, outstanding service, and equipment you can trust.

Book online or call 561-678-5922 to make your next event one for the ages.

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Coffee: Craving more than a basic cup of joe? Check out these Delray coffee shops for silky pour-overs and pastries that feel like an everyday treat.

Gardening: Want fresh produce all year? Florida’s subtropical magic means you can pinch off strawberries in January and pull crisp lettuce in December. These seasonal planting tips will help you keep your kitchen stocked.

Books: Getting a book club off the ground is simpler than it seems. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be swapping stories and making friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Wine and Spirits Kitchen pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎻 French Swing Collective @ Arts Garage | Friday (8/29) at 8:00pm – Tired of the same old cover band? Vincent Raffard’s French Swing Collective fuses 1930s swing, Gypsy jazz, and French chanson into a roaming party at our beloved spot downtown. Annual members snag tickets early, then the rest of us squabble for scraps next week.

🔀 ReMix @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Friday (8/29) at 8:30pm – Put down the remote and revive your Friday night mojo with ReMix. These South Florida vets have been crisscrossing dance floors from the Cayman Islands to Spain for 15 years, belting hits from Motown to reggaeton. Zero energy lulls guaranteed.

This weekend

🏝️ Jimmy Buffett Day @ Deck 84 | Saturday (8/30) at 12:00pm – Jimmy Buffett Day at Deck 84 is as close to Key West as you’ll get without emptying your 401(k): live Taylor Road Buffett hits, bottomless boat drinks, and island-inspired eats. Slip into your brightest Hawaiian shirt. Grab a margarita, and show off those Parrothead moves.

🍳 Bingo & Brunch for Kids @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Saturday (8/30) at 12:00pm – If your brunch game needs an upgrade, ditch soggy quiche and treat yourself to avocado toast, four rounds of retro ’80s Bingo, and nifty prizes, all while supporting 4KIDS bringing hope to local families. Neon leg warmers optional, competitive streak mandatory.

🚪 The Dirty Doors – A Tribute to The Doors @ Arts Garage | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – In case you’ve forgotten how poetry and power chords coexisted, The Dirty Doors nail Jim Morrison’s swagger and every classic, from “Light My Fire” to “Riders on the Storm.” Perfect for those nights when your living room just won’t cut it.

🏃 Summer’s End 5K Run @ Runner’s Edge | Sunday (8/31) at 6:00pm – Think of it as your last chance to embarrass yourself with a slow jog before summer ghosts us, followed by a pizza-and-beer blowout at Runner’s Edge. Clock at the finish, t-shirts for early birds, shoe raffle, and tunes to keep you moving.

😢 Boys Don’t Cry @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Sunday (8/31) at 7:00pm – Trade your spreadsheets for synths and hit town for a four-piece tribute band blasting The Cure, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Ramones, Tears for Fears, and more. It’s all the 80s nostalgia, zero questionable fashion, but infinite hair-raising fun.

Next week

🏖️ BBQ At The Beach @ Plunge Beach Resort | Monday (9/1) at 12:00pm – Fire up your Labor Day with smoky eats, cold drinks, and ocean breezes at Backflip Beach Bar. Free to roll in—just pay for what you eat and sip. Bring your flip-flops; it’s a toes-in-the-sand kind of noon–4 pm hang.

🏙️ Urban Pop @ Rosenbaum Contemporary | Tuesday (9/2) at 10:00am – Take a break from the beach and wander into Rosenbaum’s Boca gallery for Urban Pop, a pop art safari. Keith Haring rubs elbows with anime action figures, giant stamps, and fashion icons all colliding in one chaotic gallery, and your brunch pals will never recover.

🎤 Comedy Open Mic @ Arts Garage | Tuesday (9/2) at 8:00pm – Ready to dust off your punchlines or just laugh till your drink spills? Our monthly first-Tuesday comedy open mic at your cozy haunt is a low-key chance to join the show. Ten bucks online or fifteen at the box office, QR code ready, spotlight’s waiting.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 French Swing Collective @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
• 8/30 Labor Day Party @ THRōW Social – 11 am
• 8/30 Jimmy Buffett Day @ Deck 84 – 12 pm
• 8/30 Party in Paradise (Jimmy Buffett tribute) @ Old School Square Amphitheatre – 5 pm
• 8/30 The Dirty Doors (The Doors tribute) @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
• 8/31 JP Soars and the Red Hots @ The Wine Room Kitchen – 1 pm
• 8/31 Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 – 2 pm
• 9/2 Comedy 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: Roberta Lucas (Century 21 LUXE HOMES)

Seven thousand square feet of pure flex, with 90 feet of water frontage and zero fixed bridges between you and the Atlantic. Two primary suites, six en-suite bedrooms, a marble staircase, and a Cristallo-lit wine room set the scene for next-level entertaining. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances plus a Taj Mahal lather finish countertop.

Out back, a saltwater pool and spa, summer kitchen, and a dock ready for two boat lifts keep things interesting. Smart home tech, impact windows, and a 47KW generator mean you’re set for anything, just five minutes from Atlantic Ave.

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