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Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks
Pick up some sushi and other snacks from the on-site café and then stroll the gardens of Morikami one Friday every month this summer. A taiko drum show begins at 5:30pm; tickets are limited so make sure to get there early. July 8, Aug. 19 and Sept. 9. (08/2011)
At Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach
561-495-0233
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SunFest
Florida’s largest waterfront art and music festival features five days of performances, from big-name artists to popular local groups. Last year’s schedule had more than 50 acts, including ZZ Top and Weezer, and this year's promises to be at least as packed. April 27 to May 1. (04/2011)
Downtown Waterfron
561-659-5980
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Putt ‘N Around
This beautifully landscaped, 36-hole course looks like a championship green for budding Arnold Palmers, packed with lush tropical palms, running waterfalls and calm ponds. It's a fun family place to head after dinner downtown. (04/2011)
350 NE Fifth Ave, Delray Beach
561- 450-6162
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ART PALM BEACH
An eclectic, mixed collection of photography, fi ne-art paintings, ceramics/glassworks and contemporary art from 75 prestigious galleries worldwide can be found at this massive annual art show. Stop by to browse and purchase artwork, meet one of the 1,200 artists or take in an art lecture. Jan. 20-24. (01/2011)
At Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd
239-949-5411
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DIVADUCK AMPHIBIOUS TOURS
It’s a bus, it’s a boat—it’s DivaDuck. Take a 75-minute ride through the streets of West Palm Beach and “splash” into the Intracoastal Waterway, where DivaDuck passes Peanut Island before returning to dry land. Be on the lookout for native turtles, birds and dolphins. (10/2010)
510 Hibiscus St
561-844-4188
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ARMORY ART CENTER
Armory Art provides a venue to students of all ages to create all types of visual art. Sculpture, paintings, photographs and jewelry are always on display, and you can watch aspiring artists work at their craft. Sign up for a class to try for yourself. (09/2010)
1700 Parker Ave
561-832-1776
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BON FESTIVAL
What’s traditionally a three-day event has been packed into one day. Expect taiko (Japanese for “drum”) performances and traditional folk dancing. At sunset, the pond is lit by a fl otilla of lanterns in preparation for the special fi reworks display. Aug. 14. (08/2010)
At Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach
561-495-0233
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SANDOWAY HOUSE
A main feature of this exceptional nature center—which is located in a historic beachfront home—is the Ann & Albert Becker Shell Collection. The impressive collection includes 10,000 shells from around the world. (08/2010)
142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach
561-274-7263
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PALM BEACH IMPROV
This intimate comedy club and dinner theater has been a stop for such well-known comics as Drew Carey, Lily Tomlin and Dennis Miller. Darrell Hammond (May 14-16) and Lavell Crawford (May 21-23) visit this month. (05/2010)
550 S Rosemary Ave
561-833-1812
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MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS
This center for Japanese arts and culture houses 5,000 objects and artifacts, and the recently renovated garden reflects major schools of Japanese garden design. (04/2010)
4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach
561-495-0233
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SUNFEST 2010
This lineup at this event—Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival—includes ZZ Top, Weezer and Ben Harper. Also check out artwork (including jewelry, painting and pottery) by more than 165 national artists. April 28 through May 3. (04/2010)
West Palm Beach waterfront
561-659-5980
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BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
In 2005, Barrett-Jackson became one of the fi rst auction houses to offer every vehicle at No Reserve (sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price). Watch the excitement as the world’s richest collectors go head to head. April 1-3. (03/2010)
Southern Blvd, Wellington
480-663-6255
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