Hey Neighbor!
Only 3 Saturdays remain for the season at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket â officially named the #1 GreenMarket in the U.S. đĽđ´ If you havenât made your weekend stroll yet, nowâs the time before it wraps for the summer.
Now, letâs dive inâŚ
In This Edition:
đ New Competition
âł Major Shoutout
đ Last of the Season
THINGS TO DO
This Weekâs Checklist: Theater Nights, LEGO Art & Mahjong Margaritas đđ§ąđš
A great week ahead⌠đ
đ Hotel AKA Annual Block Party
đď¸ Thursday, May 14
Olive Avenue turns into a neighborhood party from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with food trucks, wine tastings, music, giveaways, and local businesses taking over the block. Free to attend, but RSVP!
đĽ AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at CityPlace
đď¸ Friday, May 15
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM with a live taiko drum performance by Fushu Daiko on the CityPlace Lawn.
đ Palm Beach Dramaworks Opening Night: Vineland Place
đď¸ Friday, May 15
Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its final production of the season with the world premiere of Vineland Placeâa suspense-filled new play packed with twists. đ Tickets required.
𧹠Sean Kenneyâs Brick Planet Opens at Cox Science Center
đď¸ Starting Sunday, May 17
A massive LEGO-powered exhibition arrives in West Palm Beach featuring larger-than-life exhibits. Great for families and adults alike. đ Tickets required.
đš Mahj & Margs at Loco Taqueria
đď¸ Sunday, May 17
Mahjong night meets margaritas at Nora District. Learn Mahjong basics while sipping cocktails, starting at 4:00 PM. đ Tickets required.
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
National spotlight, golf praise, and a potential downtown shiftâŚ
đ Miss America Is Coming to West Palm Beach
The Miss America Competition heads to WPB on Aug. 28âSept. 6, bringing national attention, major events, and contestants to the city. Learn more â
âł Rory McIlroy Gives âThe Parkâ a Major Shoutout
On the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, Rory McIlroy praised West Palm Beachâs public golf conceptâThe Parkâas a model for the future of the game and a win for accessibility. Read more â
đď¸ WPB Eyes Major Downtown Transformation
A proposed overhaul could bring taller towers, more green space, expanded waterfront access, and a new âgarden cityâ vision for downtown West Palm Beach. Learn more â
đ§ TRIVIA: What is the tagline / motto of The Park golf course in West Palm Beach?
Local Favorite?
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