Arts and culture fest, messy play, yoga at the museum, and more. 
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 Beach hosts an arts and culture fest, teens can enroll in fall drone certification, and a new elementary school opens two years early — catch up here.
State-level stories: Island town racing to build a costly pipeline, thousands of flood damaged vehicles hitting driveways, and a road trip to Florida’s secret beachfront speakeasies — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Discover metaphysical healing under full moon
- Connect, learn, and grow with professionals
- Join ministry fellowship at Unity Luncheon
- Enjoy fresh Maine lobster at Office Center
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Pizza: Sometimes you could grab a salad, but really you want a slice flirting with perfection. These pizza spots in Delray Beach serve up cheesy magic that makes you forget every diet.
Cuisine: Florida’s food scene is a delicious identity crisis. Cuban sandwiches argue about salami, Greek divers trade nets for aprons, and key lime pies refuse to be green. These must-try Florida dishes prove every bite is an adventure.
Organize: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. These sustainable organization tips offer real-life hacks that keep up with your messy beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Ashley’s Florist arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
📚 Cuentos Sensacionales y Más @ Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center | Friday (8/8) at 9:30am – Give the kids a taste of Spanish storytelling, and a side of art mischief. Interactive readings bring children’s books to life, with plenty of crayons and glue flinging. Free with paid admission, but only 12 spots, so snag a wristband at the front desk.
🎨 Messy Play @ Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center | Friday (8/8) at 11:00am – Pack up the sippy cups and bring your pint-sized detective to a full-on tactile playground where sensory stations turn finger-paint chaos into sneaky motor-skill victories, real-world learning included. It’s educational, it’s a glitter bomb waiting to happen, and you earn major sweatpants cred.
This weekend
💪 Empower, Enlighten, and Energize Fair @ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton | Saturday (8/9) at 4:00pm – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship transforms into a metaphysical bazaar packed with crystals, tarot and palm readings, and reiki healers. Sip herbal tea and nibble fairy cakes between energy-balancing workshops, then drum under the full moon while subtly judging your neighbor’s aura.
🌟 Born to Shine: Mallory Newbrough Supper Club @ The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – In case your usual dinner plans involve microwaved leftovers and reruns, try this supper club extravaganza: three-course feast, followed by Mallory Newbrough belting showstoppers. She’ll tackle tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, and more, so come hungry and ready to applaud.
🎤 Ben Bankas @ The Studio at Mizner Park | Saturday (8/9) at 7:30pm – Ben Bankas is bringing his unapologetically edgy, razor-sharp stand-up to Boca Raton for one night only, promising raw, unfiltered laughs you’ll be quoting for weeks. Think viral clips come to life, minus the filter, perfect for anyone craving a no-nonsense comedy fix.
🥯 Boosted Bagel Bash | Sunday (8/10) at 9:00am – Bagel enthusiasts, thrill seekers, and local caffeine fiends will love this Boca bash: snack on a fresh everything or cinnamon swirl, then stop by for a Dryft demo ride. It’s the perfect pre-brunch excuse to pretend you’re effortlessly cool.
🧘 Yoga at the Museum @ Boca Raton Museum of Art | Sunday (8/10) at 9:30am – Imagine downward dog surrounded by modern masterpieces, no, really. Leslie’s Vinyasa flow at the Boca Raton Museum of Art takes your mat on a mini retreat, blending stretches with curated creativity. Beginners welcome, just bring an open mind, flexible spirit, and a yoga mat.
Next week
🎤 Karaoke @ Hyatt Place Delray Beach | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Take a breather from adulting and belt out your favorite tune at Hyatt Place Delray’s monthly karaoke night. It’s a low-stakes, high-laugh early-evening singalong, with ice-cold drinks, polished mics, and nary a pitch police to rob you of those bragging rights.
❤️ Palm Beach Delray Beach Speed Dating for Singles Age 35-49 @ WXYZ Bar | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:15 pm – Meet up to 12 quality singles across Palm Beach County in six-minute “pre-dates”—just enough time to feel the butterflies without the pressure. Share who gave you that spark and let Pre-Dating work its matchmaking magic. It’s fast, fun, and fuss-free at the chic WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel Delray—will you be the next success story?
🎭 All Arts Open Mic @ Arts Garage | Tuesday (8/12) at 8:00pm – Tired of reruns? Tuesday nights just got better with a local open mic. It’s $10 online, $15 at the box office, but stage time is free if you dare; sip a cold one while soaking up Delray’s local talent on the 2nd Tuesday.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 5th Annual Battle of the Bands @ Mizner Park Amphitheater – 7 pm
- 8/8 The Blues Brothers Soul Band @ Arts Garage – 8 pm
- 8/8 Doctor My Eyes (Jackson Browne tribute) @ Boca Black Box – 8 pm
- 8/8 George Lynch of Dokken & more @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
- 8/9 Born to Shine: Mallory Newbrough @ The Wick Theatre – 6 pm
- 8/9 Unlimited Devotion @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
- 8/10 Michael London @ THRōW Social – 12 pm
- 8/12 Karaoke @ Hyatt Place – 6 pm
- 8/12 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: Madison J Collum (One Sotheby’s International Re)
Tucked into a half-acre lot in Seven Bridges, this estate takes “room to roam” seriously. Soaring ceilings and a flood of natural light set the stage for an open layout made for epic gatherings or spontaneous dance parties. The chef’s kitchen comes stacked with high-end appliances and a walk-in pantry big enough to hide your snack stash.
The primary suite feels more like a boutique hotel, with dual baths, a sitting room, two walk-in closets, and a private screened balcony for late-night plotting. Upstairs, a loft and study area keep things interesting, while a Control4 system handles the lights and audio. Even the theater is ready for popcorn emergencies.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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