Dive-in movie: Inside Out 2, intro to tufting with Tufty Rugs, retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase, and more. 
Happy Friday, Boca Raton. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Boca Raton Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Canine unit saves missing diabetic man, parents demand relief from overcrowded school buses, and immigrant owned trucks serve churros pupusas and Colombian bowls — catch up here.
State-level stories: Florida jumps to sixth in WalletHub rankings, Playboy moves its headquarters to Miami Beach, and Panthers pop corks on limited edition championship wines — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Enjoy global strings orchestra in Boca Raton
- Jam out for JP’s scholarship fund
- Splash into Inside Out 2 under stars
- Help shape the West Atlantic Master Plan
- Cheer on community execs in chopstick challenge
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Hiking: Craving a break from the concrete jungle? These local trails near Boca Raton mix shady canopies, waterfront views and a front-row seat to Florida’s wild side.
Wildlife: Skip the gator memes. Florida is a living wildlife documentary, from airboats gliding through alligator hangouts to gentle manatees grazing in crystal springs and rainbow parrots squawking overhead. Find your next jaw dropping moment with wildlife hotspots.
Finance: Teaching your teen about credit cards can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. Dive into easy credit lessons that turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, Boca Luna Luxe Lounge mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎬 Dive-In Movie: Inside Out 2 @ Aquatic Center | Friday (8/15) at 8:00pm – If you thought movie night meant sinking into a couch, think again. This free, under the stars screening of Inside Out 2 at the Aquatic Center lets you float, snack, and relive Riley’s feels without leaving the water. Towels optional, emotional support floats encouraged.
🐱 The Kittens @ Arts Garage | Friday (8/15) at 8:00pm – Ditch the usual Sunday brunch soundtrack for a family-run jazz trio serving Cuban-Italian flair, playful improvisations, and zero pretension. Dad’s on bass, his 11-year-old pianist and drum-crazy nine-year-old son deliver seamless harmonies, cultural mash-ups, and charm that outlasts happy hour.
This weekend
🧶 Intro to Tufting with Tufty Rugs @ Bailey Contemporary Arts | Saturday (8/16) at 12:00pm – If your hallway is stuck with that IKEA doormat, treat it to a tufting upgrade every third Saturday with Alyssa Book. Bring a sketch. Punch in bold color, and watch your custom rug blossom into a living-room-worthy masterpiece.
🎹 A Stevie Joel State Of Mind @ Galuppi’s | Saturday (8/16) at 7:45pm – A Stevie Joel State of Mind is storming Galuppis with Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks classics, spiced up with Fleetwood Mac swagger. Then it plunges into a ’70s and ’80s dance party stocked with Madonna, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Bon Jovi, and more, no excuses.
🎤 LFO @ Spanx The Hog BBQ and Saloon | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00pm – This summer night reunion at Spanx tosses together smoky BBQ, chilled cocktails, and nostalgia you only admit to locals, courtesy of LFO’s comeback set. The staff treats you like a regular. Nobody leaves saying they had too much fun.
🎰 Open Pinball Tournament @ Silverball Pinball Museum Delray Beach | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – This month’s Open Pinball Tournament is flooding the arcade with flipper fever, giving you the perfect excuse to dig out those rusty reflexes. All ages and skill levels can play with a $15 all-day pass, plus a $10 entry fee, and bragging rights are mandatory.
🎶 R&B Beats, Brunch & Bottomless with Michael London @ THRōW Social Delray Beach | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – Hit the patio at THRōW Social for bottomless mimosas, shareable cocktails, and smooth R&B beats that finally make brunch worth waking up for. Challenge your crew to corn hole or ping-pong while DJ Michael London spins throwbacks to fuel your Sunday swagger.
🤘 Pretty Boy Floyd @ Piper’s Pub | Sunday (8/17) at 7:00pm – Who needs another quiet night in? Pretty Boy Floyd storms Piper’s for an unapologetically loud set, with Sunset Rebellion, and Save Our Soul opening things up, so brace yourself for big riffs and even bigger hair. It’s ten bucks at the door, 21 and over.
Next week
🌆 Urban Pop @ Rosenbaum Contemporary | Tuesday (8/19) at 10:00am – This eclectic art show in Boca corrals 10 street-art heavyweights into one sleek gallery. Expect Haring’s subway scribbles high-fiving Scharf’s cosmic creatures, with fresh street-sign riffs from Skyler Grey and friends. Plus action-figure mash-ups and collages that look like they raided your nostalgia closet.
🥢 Chopstick Challenge @ Wyndham Boca Raton | Tuesday (8/19) at 6:00pm – Who knew local bigwigs wrestling slippery noodles with chopsticks was so addictive? Head to the Wyndham ballroom for a Chinese market stacked with plants, honey lip balm, raffles, two drinks, and Red Pine bites. Cheer Amy and Bob as they battle for chopstick supremacy.
🎤 Spoken Word Open Mic @ Arts Garage | Tuesday (8/19) at 8:00pm – Arts Garage is moonlighting as a low-key stage for poets, storytellers, and songwriters to road-test fresh material before a cheering crowd. Tickets are ten bucks online or fifteen at the door, performers slide in free after a quick sign-up for five minutes onstage.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Summer Strings Concert @ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – 7 pm
- 8/15 Tommy “Llama” Savitt @ The Box 2.0 – 7:30 pm
- 8/15 RF Factor @ The Studio at Mizner Park – 7:30 pm
- 8/15 Fire & Rain Band (James Taylor tribute) @ Boca Black Box – 8 pm
- 8/15 Candlelight: Rings and Dragons @ Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church – 8 pm
- 8/15 Joey Belladonna of Anthrax (Dio, Black Sabbath & Rainbow tribute) and more @ Piper’s – 9 pm
- 8/16 Tommy “Llama” Savitt @ The Box 2.0 – 7:30 pm
- 8/16 Crazy Fingers @ Tim Finnegans – 8 pm
- 8/16 56 Ace @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Boca Raton 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: Zare Lauria (Coldwell Banker Realty)
Four bedrooms, three baths, and a sparkling pool set the stage for lakeside lounging in this fully renovated retreat. The attached two-car garage keeps things practical, while the open layout flows straight to a backyard with water views that steal the show.
Sunset swims, lazy weekends, and a little slice of paradise just outside the door. All this in a neighborhood zoned for top-rated schools, so the good life comes with a side of convenience.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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