Parkland’s adult happy meal, bagel and fries school supply drives, empower, enlighten, and energize fair, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Parkland’s adult happy meal and Delray’s seasonal seafood pasta, a rainbow tinted cloud over Palm Beach, and bagel and fries school supply drives — catch up here.
State-level stories: Tiny Gulf island charms anglers and museum buffs, a $280 million program funds storm proof home upgrades, and SpaceX reuses a Falcon 9 booster — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Celebrate Boca’s centennial with bites and sips
- Join creatives at Kelcie McQuaid’s artist talk
- Join dive club meeting for seagrass updates
- Rock out while supporting young entrepreneurs
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Spoil your furry friend with spa-style grooming or gourmet biscuits without leaving town. These pet stores in Boca Raton will have every tail wagging for joy.
Golf: With over 1,000 courses across Florida, it’s hard to know where to tee off first. This travel guide shows you the Sunshine State’s finest greens.
Travel: Tackling a solo trip after 50? Use these safety hacks to pack with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, BARCLAY Performing Arts brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎰 Casino Night @ Florida Atlantic University | Wednesday (8/6) at 5:30pm – Think your poker face is solid? Prove it at Boca Chamber Fest’s Casino Night, where blackjack, roulette, slots, and a poker tourney with a cash jackpot await, all for YMCA fundraising. Enjoy lite bites, two complimentary drinks, and raffle prizes to boost your ego.
🎨 ShangriLa Collective × SoBra Collective Meeting + Artist Talk with Kelcie McQuaid @ Bailey Contemporary Arts | Wednesday (8/6) at 6:00pm – Picture a midweek creative powwow at Bailey Contemporary Arts where local artists swap war stories, insider tips, and complimentary gallery air-conditioning. Kelcie McQuaid leads a deep dive into her LINEAGE exhibit while SoBra and ShangriLa collaborators brainstorm the art world’s next big ripples.
🍷 Meet the Winemaker – Prisoner Wine@ Kapow Noodle Bar | Thursday (8/7) at 6:30pm – Unshackle your night with Kapow and Prisoner Wine’s five-course pairing, where Sally Nightingale pours her boldest blends alongside dishes that punch back. Only 20 seats, big pours, bigger flavors, zero apologies. Snag your spot before the usual suspects claim them all.
🎨 Urban Pop @ Rosenbaum Contemporary | Friday (8/8) at 10:00am – Step into a candy-colored playground of street and pop art where Keith Haring’s bold subway doodles rub elbows with Kenny Scharf’s cosmic characters and a Harry Potter–eyed collage or two. Free to roam and bursting with whimsy, this showcase packs 10 international artists’ riffs on action figures, fashion icons, and fictional heroes into one sun-soaked gallery.
🎸 5th Annual Battle of the Bands@ Mizner Park Amphitheater | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Saturday night at Mizner Park is your chance to judge wannabe rock stars and support pint-sized entrepreneurs hawking homemade candles. It’s free, it’s loud, and there’s even a teen market for fancy, artisanal snacks. Consider it Boca’s official way to pretend you’re cool again.
This weekend
🎤 Hosting Comedy Class For Existing Comedians with Biran Coronado @ Sadman Comedy Cafe | Saturday (8/9) at 12:00pm – Put down the mic and pick up some pro tips from Brian Coronado, South Florida’s go-to host. Master killer intros, seamless transitions, and on-the-fly crowd work in this five-hour, hands-on workshop designed just for working comedians. Spots are limited—register now before someone else steals your punchline.
💪 Empower, Enlighten, and Energize Fair @ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton | Saturday (8/9) at 4:00pm – Think your crystal collection needs a boost? Stop by the UU Fellowship for tarot, tea leaf readings, and reiki that soothes both mind and skeptical eyebrow. Float from goddess workshops to fairy cakes, then end the night with a full moon drum circle.
🇧🇷 Gafieira Rio Miami @ Arts Garage | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Think you’ve heard samba? Miami’s Latin GRAMMY winning bassist Diogo Brown rounds up 11-piece big band whose pulsing percussion, swinging horns, and Isa Duarte’s vocals fuse samba de gafieira, jazz, and funk into a spectacle. It’s like a Rio night minus airfare, with more brass.
💖 Unlimited Devotion: The Days Between @ Crazy Uncle Mikes | Saturday (8/9) at 8:30pm – Think you’ve heard every Dead jam in town? This Aug 9, the last of the Days Between begs for a proper sendoff, and Unlimited Devotion’s two improvisational sets will spin you down that familiar cosmic highway. Tie-dye is optional.
🖋️ Ink + Drink @ Revelry | Sunday (8/10) at 1:00pm – Who needs brunch lines when you can sip, sketch, and let your inner lion roar at Revelry’s Leo season sip-and-sketch party? No art degree required, just guided ink-and-watercolor prompts, bold vibes, and a takeaway Leo-inspired masterpiece with bonus raffle swag.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Crazy Dave @ Cheers Food and Spirits LLC – 8 pm
- 8/7 The Big EZ @ Galuppi’s – 7 pm
- 8/7 Jaden & Friends @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 7 pm
- 8/7 Good Bread: 60 and 70’s Rock, Blues, and Soul @ Boca Black Box – 8 pm
- 8/8 5th Annual Battle of the Bands @ Mizner Park Amphitheater – 7 pm
- 8/8 Live Bowie @ Galuppi’s – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 George Lynch and more @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
- 8/8 System Down and more @ Piper’s Pub – 9 pm
- 8/9 Ben Bankas @ The Studio – 7:30 pm
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Clean lines, double-height drama, and a wall of windows dial up the wow factor at this contemporary estate on the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club’s golf course. The foyer’s statement lighting sets the mood, while the living area and dining room keep things bright and breezy with panoramic fairway views. A den with a wet bar is ready for cocktail hour or a Netflix binge.
The primary suite feels like a boutique hotel, with a spa bath, soaking tub, and front-row seats to the greens. Outside, a resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen, and covered patio make the most of those manicured grounds.
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