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Bark your calendars for the third annual Pooch Parade and Day Pawty, hosted in partnership with Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The lively kick-off to Halloween season includes a pet contest costume, DJ entertainment, giveaways as well as pet brand pop-ups. What: Pooch Parade & Day Pawty, plus costume contest When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2024, …

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Here’s a streaming TV deal just in time for football season and colder weather! Paramount+ streaming service has an amazing deal happening right now, but hurry because it ends September 23, 2024.   New or former subscribers can get Paramount+ for $2.50 per month for an ENTIRE YEAR  instead of the regular $4.99 per month. That’s …

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Here’s a classic story with a new twist: This theatrical production, “Purvis: Othello of Overtown,” reimagines the Shakespearean tragedy through the lens of local Florida painter Purvis Young (1943-2010). Two free public readings of selected excerpts are scheduled for October in South Florida. What: Excerpt readings from “Purvis: Othello of Overtown” with musical accompaniment. When …

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No need to run away to join the circus because it’s coming to you on Sunday, Sept. 22. Sign up to get your tickets now because they’re limited and free! There will be acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers and more. Plus, not only will there be food trucks, face painters and other family activities, but there will …

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The Miami Children’s Chorus will be among those performing Latin American pop favorites, including tunes from Gloria Estefan and other Miami icons at The Big Sing. What: The Big Sing  When: Sept. 29, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Where: Arsht Center – Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami The event will feature community choirs raising their …

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Here’s an interactive, semi-improvised, family comedy show that have everybody laughing, including the grownups. What: Show Up, Kids! When: Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach Tickets: $10; anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This fresh twist on the …

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Pinecrest Gardens is an 11-acre hidden gem that features both exotic and native tropical plants, landscaped art, rock formations, and aquatic features. The Gardens are listed on the National Historic Register and provide a unique setting for music performances in a lush, natural setting. Many of the scheduled events at this venue have separate ticketing …

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It’s never to early or too late to learn about family heritage, especially since South Florida is home to many cultures with varied traditions. Hispanic Heritage Month is generally celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and there’s no right or wrong way to get in touch with your roots or to learn about someone …

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I don’t know about you but the first time I heard about a silent disco and saw people dancing to beats I couldn’t hear, I thought it was a little strange. But then I realized that one of my pet peeves for some events is having the volume on loudspeakers amped up past the painful …

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In 1924, the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department was formed to assist newly arriving settlers to the area during the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s. To further accommodate the influx of people migrating from the North, the town also invested in infrastructure projects such as roads, water systems, and power lines. This year, marks …

Read More about Free: Fire Rescue Centennial Celebration, Boynton Beach

If you’re a theatre buff or wannabe thespian, here’s an event you might enjoy and tickets are only $3. What: Homegrown Miami – affordable, engaging theater When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Avenue, Miami. FREE parking at 6104 NW 6th Court. Presented as part of City …

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