Saturday, March 17
• Repticon West Palm Beach, a reptile and exotic animal show, will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18. For more info., visit www.repticon.com.
• St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will host an Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 17 from 7 a.m. to noon. For more info., call Johanna at (561) 793-8544.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E2-4, Boynton Beach) will host Torah, Talk and a Taste with Rabbi Barry Silver on Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation will host a Jeep Show & Shine on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Marketplace (13837 Wellington Trace). Jeep registration is $20. The event is free for spectators and will include entertainment, awards, raffles and more. Proceeds and donations will benefit Puerto Rico law enforcement. For more info., or to register, contact Deputy J. Franqui at franquij@pbso.org or Deputy S. Poritz at poritzs@pbso.org or (561) 688-5427.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present singer and actress Audra McDonald on Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, March 18
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Wellington Environmental Preserve on Sunday, March 18 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, March 18 with the USPA Gold Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Gardens: Fairy House Planter for ages 10 and up on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Make your own enchanting fairy house planter using a terra cotta pot and natural materials. Parents must accompany children. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Yale Spizzwinks will be performing at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Founded in 1914, the Spizzwinks are the oldest American underclassmen a cappella group, made of undergraduate Yale students. Tickets are available online at https://spizzwinks.ticketbud.com or at the door.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will present the Curtis Institute of Music: Curtis on Tour on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard on Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, March 19
• The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will hold its Par for the Horse Golf Tournament on Monday, March 19 at the Wanderers Club. For more info., contact Susan at (561) 792-9900 or info@vinceremos.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will hold The Fondas: A Conversation with Lee Wolf and Steven Caras on Monday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sticker Art for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Use scissors, glue, paper, a variety of stickers and more to make a personalized masterpiece. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Tuesday, March 20
• The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, March 20 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Techniques I for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Take your basic knowledge and put it to work. Learn how to get the ethereal look of a wash and charge your colors for a deepening effect. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Craftastic Creations: National Craft Month for all ages on Tuesday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Explore your creative side using a variety of upcycled materials and art supplies. Follow templates or design something new. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rock Out With Rock Art for ages 6 and up on Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Art in Palm Beach will host Simon Schama speaking on “The Power of Modern Art” on Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Three Singing Jewish Women: Bette Midler, Carole King & Barbra Streisand for adults on Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Find out about each singer’s early years, marriages and struggles to reach stardom. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Magazine Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Use old magazines to create works of art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Walk & Talk in the south side of the Westhampton community on Tuesday, March 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (561) 791-4796 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade or try your hand at Pokémon bingo or a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Encounter numerous celestial wonders with a presentation and telescope viewing provided by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m., led by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present 23-year-old pianist Kenneth Broberg, silver medalist in the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, March 21
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring Break Game Time for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Before you head back to school, have a blast indoors with video games, card games and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Do your kids love toddler and baby toys? Join in a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “March Madness: More Than a Minute to Win It Challenge” for ages 7 to 10 on Wednesday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Try to beat the clock and participate in fun, wacky challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Go Green with the SWA on Wednesday, March 21 at 3 p.m. Explore new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle with an expert from the Solid Waste Authority. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Wisteria community on Wednesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let’s Play: Gaming for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. It’s time for friends, snacks, PS4 multiplayer games, and unusual new card and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Adult Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writers Reading Open Mic for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their work in this open mic event, or come just to listen. The preferred reading length is no more than five minutes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pinterest for Beginners for adults on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to register with Pinterest, a visual discovery tool. Participants must have an e-mail address and basic mousing skills. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E2-4, Boynton Beach) will host its Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Issues Series on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host a Kosher for Passover Wine Tasting on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Total Wine & More (960 S. State Road 7, Wellington). Taste six wines with explanations of each while enjoying hors d’oeuvres. The cost is $10. RSVP to Nancy Taylor at nltaylor48@gmail.com or (518) 209-7215.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Lil Buck and Jon Boogz in Love Heals All Wounds on Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will present Alisa Weilerstein on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or www.fourarts.org for more info.
Thursday, March 22
• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Qigong/Tai Chi in the Garden on Thursday, March 22 at 9 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “March Madness: More Than a Minute to Win It Teen Challenge” for ages 11 to 17 on Thursday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. Try to beat the clock and participate in fun, wacky challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, March 22 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Friday, March 23
• The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest will be held Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25 at the Wellington Community Center and Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.baconbourbonfest.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring Break Crafting for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Nic Roldan’s Sunset Polo & White Party to benefit Brooke USA, hosted by Mark and Katherine Bellissimo at the Wanderers Club, will be held Friday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. featuring a sunset polo game, live and silent auctions, an Argentine asado, mini ponies and more. For more info., visit www.brookeusaevents.org.
• Get Painted at the Artists Ball will take place at the Armory Art Center in West Pam Beach on Friday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Guests who want to participate in the fun will arrive dressed in white and will be painted on the spot by select artists. Attendees will enjoy dinner by the bite and live music. Purchase tickets online at www.armoryart.org/getpainted.
• Palm Beach Opera will present Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, a new co-production between Palm Beach Opera, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Philadelphia and the San Diego Opera from Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Visit www.pbopera.org for more info.
