Meet & Greet With The “Pup”arazzi
Thursday, July 7, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Silverspot Cinema
4441 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Special “yappy” hour with Animal Aid, Inc. Movie: Secret Life of Pets will show at 6 p.m., 8:10 p.m. and10:20 p.m. Bring your pet to walk the outdoor red carpet and greet the “pup”arazzi. Attendees will enjoy specialty cocktails and happy hour featuring $3 Lobster Rolls and $5 per glass house wine. Animal Aid, Inc. bringing small dogs available for adoption. For reservations or information, call 954-840-8150 or visit www.silverspot.net.
Food Truck Invasion
Thursday, July 7, 5 to 10 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Various trucks sell a variety of foods. For more information, call the park at 954-357-5100 or visit www.FoodTruckInvasion.com.
Superhero Splash Bash
Friday, July 8, 6 to 10 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Family event with games, splash water park playtime, a movie, bounce house, prizes and more. All ages. $6, children 1 year and under free. Pre-registration required, call 954-357-5100.
Worth the Drive: Sushi & Stroll
Friday, July 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Rd.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Cool off as you stroll the gardens, sip craft sakis, taste Asian cuisine, shop in the Museum Store and listen to the roars of Fushu Daiko’s taiko drum performances. Adults: $15, children (6-17): $9, under 6 free. Seniors and Military: $13 (with valid ID), students: $11 (with valid ID). For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit www.morikami.org.
Lace Up
Saturday, July 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Deerfield Beach High School
910 Buck Pride Way
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Presented by the Shoelace Foundation. www.LaceUpCamp.eventbrite.com.
Once Upon a Mattress
Saturday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m.
FAU Boca Raton campus
Studio One Theatre
777 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Play is also on Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 16, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 17, 2 p.m. Tickets — $20, Students: $12, FAU faculty, staff, alumni: $15 with ID. Tickets avail-able at the Box Office in FAU’s Student Union, Monday toFriday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at the door if available. For more information, visit www.fauevents.com or call 561-297-6124.
Soulful Sunday
Sunday, July 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
Ali Cultural Arts
353 Hammondville Rd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Free family friendly outdoor concert. Featuring the gospel sounds of Dwight Moment and Symphony. For more information, call 954-786-7876.
Deerfield Beach Orchid Society Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Speaker: Bill Thoms, internationally recognized orchid hunter, breeder and grower extraordinaire. No charge to visit the first two times. After that, annual membership fee applies. For more information, visit www.deerfieldbeachorchidsociety.org or e-mail deerfieldbeachorchidsociety@gmail.com.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Summer Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, July 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
Madison’s New York Grill & Bar
2006 NW Executive Center Cir.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Benefits the David and Fela Shapell Family Collections and Conservation Center, which opens April 2017. Ticket price: $20 at the door (includes one drink & hors d’oeuvres). Walk-ins are welcome. RSVP or for more information, contact Robert Tanen at rtanen@ushmm.org or call 561-995-6773.
Conversation Piece: a modern salon
Friday, July 15, 7 to 10 p.m.
Bailey Contemporary Arts
41 NE 1 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Interactive and spontaneous discussion on current events and their impact on culture and the arts. Tickets: $10 (pre-registration available on Eventbrite). Third Friday of each month. For more information, call 954-284-0141.
Save the date:5th Annual Boca Burger Battle
Saturday, July 16, 7 to 10 p.m.
(VIP starts at 6 p.m.)
Sanborn Square Park
72 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Look for Federal Highway from Palmetto Park Road NE 2 Street to be shut down again to make way for this culinary extravaganza. See chefs from around the area light up their grills and get to cooking, all competing to see who will create the Best Boca Burger. Quench your thirst with craft beer and wines. A portion of proceeds benefit PROPEL (People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership). Live entertainment by Voodoo Possum and Big City Dogs. No pets allowed. Rain or shine. $50 General Admission, which includes three drink tickets and unlimted food tastings. VIP, which received unlimited food and drink tastings and early entry, is $75 (Pre-Sale), $125 (Regular). Purchase Tickets online at www.bocaburgerbattle.com or call 561-338-7594.