Edition #21.2025

🌴 This week (May 21 - May 27) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach

May 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Hey Neighbor!

As a reminder, we are heading into Memorial Day weekend—the “unofficial” start to summer! As we do, we hope you join us in taking a pause to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸

Now, let’s dive in on what to know before Monday's cookouts kick off. 👇

In This Edition:

  • 🐅 Wild Night

  • 🎨 New Art

  • 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend

THINGS TO DO


This Week’s Checklist: Jungle Beats, Award-Winning Bites & Memorial Day Vibes! 🎉🍽️🎶

Don't forget that Memorial Day is the last day to visit Sprinkles Ice Cream in Palm Beach. Also, as a reminder, the month-long celebration of art, culture, and live shows rolls on in the Palm Beaches. Check out special deals, exhibits, and performances at palmbeachculture.com/mosaic.

🐆 Wild Night Out at the Palm Beach Zoo
🗓️ Thursday, May 22

Adults only! Transform your Thursday night (6:00-9:00 pm) into a 21+ jungle party with tropical cocktails, rainforest bites, and a DJ spinning all night. 🎟️ $25 Non-Members | $20 Members

🍖 Palm Beach Meats Bib Gourmand Award Party
🗓️ Friday, May 23

Celebrate the award-winning Palm Beach Meats from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with wagyu bites, specialty menu items, and bubbly (first 25 guests get a free glass!). Meet the chefs and raise a toast to elevated fast casual dining!

Join historian Rick Rose from 10:30-11:30 am for a deep dive into the history of Palm Beach tourism. Limited spots! 🎟️ $20 Non-Members | Free for Members

If you can't make this date, mark your calendars for the second special tour on June 7th.

Here is the line-up:

  • Fri 5/23: Mickey Smith Jr. & Friends | 6–10 pm | RnB, Sax & Jazz

  • Sat 5/24: Chazz Russle and Friends | 12–3 pm | Steel Drums

  • Sat 5/24: To Be Announced | 6–10 pm

  • Sun 5/25: Cat and Carlos | 1–4 pm | Acoustic Pop & Classics

  • Mon 5/26: James Archer | 1–4 pm | Sax & Jazz

Interested in a stay-cation or some additional family fun? Check out the events at The Breakers, which include laser tag, face painting, balloon artists, magicians, ice cream treats, and more to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the whole family.

💭 POLL: Are you cooking out this Memorial Day?

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NEWS

Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️ 

Local news incoming!

Brightline just launched a new 40-ride pass for $599 between West Palm Beach and Miami — about $15 a ride. Limited quantity, so act fast! Learn about other deals, including discounts for students and teachers.

ArtLife WPB’s The Commons: 5 Artists, 5 Spaces brings bold, playful, immersive public art all around town — parks, libraries, courtyards, and more. Free workshops let you meet the artists and get creative. Get the details now.

💥 Other Quick Hits to Note:

  • 🏙️ Oasis Tower, a new 12-story apartment building with 323 units, is set to revitalize a quiet office park near Belvedere Road, west of I-95.

  • 🥪 Buccan brings luxury to the skies, catering Slate flights from South Florida to New York and Nantucket.

  • 🚦 Traffic has doubled on major Palm Beach roads, with South County Road experiencing triple the congestion since last year.

  • ⚽️ Real Madrid fans, heads up: the team is training in nearby Palm Beach Gardens ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

🧠 TRIVIA: What flower is worn in honor of Memorial Day?

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🤗 Thanks for joining us for another week in paradise!

📈 The results are in: You all are 50/50 on trying Sprinkles ice cream. Sadly, only a few days left until May 26th when the doors on Palm Beach close. Fingers crossed for a new location soon!

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See you out and about! 👋