Happy weekend, West Palm Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Marathon prize money, dragons and mermaids at the fair, and a tiramisù class + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fantasy fills South Florida: Dragons and mermaids will headline the 2027 South Florida Fair theme, and starting today through June 19, three local businesses will offer themed treats to spark the fantasy buzz -- see what’s being offered.
New hangout hits West Palm: The Garret Group announced June 11 the grand opening of Sports and Rec., a 4,700-square-foot West Palm Beach sports bar with 27 TVs, chef-driven bites, and a covered patio -- see the new sports bar.
Race gets bigger stakes: U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon will return to West Palm Beach December 12-13, 2026, marking America’s 250th with $17,000 in prizes, including $5,000 to men’s and women’s champions -- check the marathon prizes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Pick your perfect pour: West Palm Beach’s first self-pour taproom, Garden District Taproom packs 25 taps of craft beer, wine, seltzer, and kombucha so you can sample like a pro. Settle into the upstairs lounge or the shady, pup friendly patio this week, then pour, sip, repeat with the neighborhood.
Local throwback, big comfort: Craving pancakes and a little nostalgia, West Palm? Nick's 50'S Diner rolls out challah French toast, Cinna-stacks, soda-jerk shakes and malts, plus proper Supper Club Classics like homemade meatloaf and country fried steak... all the cozy, chrome-tinted vibes without the kitsch overload.
Ethiopian comfort, right here: Let Queen of Sheeba in the Historic Northwest handle dinner with injera platters, soulful tibs, and vegan stews that make weeknights feel special. It’s a calm, welcoming spot where sharing is the move, so round up a friend or three and eat with your hands like you mean it.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✨ Pop Up Fairy Hair @ Tanger Outlets Palm Beach | Saturday (6/13) at 11:00 AM – Need a little sparkle that says fun aunt, not midlife crisis? Fairy Hair is popping up at Wacoal in Tanger Outlets, by the northwest entrance where Forever 21 used to be, across from Coach. Quick shimmer strands, zero dye, all bragging rights.
🎶 Alan Jackson's It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Festival @ Waterfront Commons | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Alan Jackson's It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Festival is taking over the Clematis waterfront, with Clint Black supplying the classic-country soundtrack. Expect breezy sing-alongs, salt air, and a crowd that knows every chorus, stands for the hits, then sits for the knees.
🍰 Hands-On: Tiramisù @ Eataly West Palm Beach | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Rolling up your sleeves and layering espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a Scuola Chef, this hands-on tiramisù class turns dessert into a sport. Expect creamy mascarpone, a dusting of cocoa, and the smug satisfaction of saying, yes, you made it. Around here, that counts as quality time.
💘 Love Story in Bloom @ Blooms Social | Saturday (6/13) at 2:00 PM – Getting hitched, or just love pretty petals? Learn bouquet basics over light bites, drinks, and the latest floral and stationery trends from Marci Guttenberg of An Affair to Remember. Because we have all seen enough mason jars to last a lifetime.
😂 Comedian, Adam Ferrara @ The Belvedere | Saturday (6/13) at 6:30 PM – Take a break from the dinner debate and catch Adam Ferrara at The Belvedere, the comedian and actor you know from Rescue Me, Top Gear, and Nurse Jackie. Smart jokes, sharper observations, and it benefits a good cause, so your laughs come with karma.
👩 Save the Date: Women of Power Celebration @ Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach | Sunday (6/14) at 2:00 PM – Women of Power is gathering at Mandel Public Library for the kind of meetup where the group chat goes IRL, and the agenda is actually good: celebration, connection, and championing women’s leadership. Expect Women on the Run grads, alumni, elected women, mentors, and supporters.
🎶 Our American Heritage in Song: 250 Years and Counting @ Lakeside Presbyterian Church | Sunday (6/14) at 4:00 PM – The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches throws a spirited survey of 250 years of American music, featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein, Whitacre, and a star turn by Avery Sommers. No fireworks, just goosebumps, familiar tunes, and the satisfaction of keeping voices thriving here at home. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The West Palm Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 81°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 2 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildBanyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach offers 88 corner homes with one to four bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling glass, wraparound terraces, and a soothing palette of natural materials. Designed by OMA with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, it pairs retreat-inspired calm with hydrothermal spa features, meditation spaces, lush outdoor lounges, and a prime downtown location near the Intracoastal, Palm Beach Island, and Worth Avenue.
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