April 2021 is full of fun planned events in Downtown West Palm Beach and the Arts & Entertainment District! From online lectures to live music and comedy shows, there’s something for everyone. Our friends at O’Donnell Agency rounded up some of the top events…check them out below!
Wednesday, April 14
Event: Patricia Yost, Late to the Party in the Roaring 20’s
Location: Four Arts Dixon Education Building, 240 Cocoanut Row and online
Patricia Yost will present her book “Late to the Party in the Roaring ’20s and That Tropical Paradise Called Florida,” based on the memoirs of her late husband, Robert, whose father was a successful New York businessman who, in 1925, dove headlong into the peak of Florida’s raging land boom. Through period photographs, she will shine a spotlight on the beginnings of the boom, from the ambitious land speculation in Miami and on to Boca Raton and the Palm Beaches. There is no charge for this event, although registration is required. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit fourarts.org or call 561-655-7227.
Thursday, April 15
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Event: Curator Conversation | Growth and Change: The Norton Museum and Palm Beach County in the 1940s
Location: Online
The Norton Museum of Art recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. As part of its celebrations, the museum is hosting a virtual public conversation focusing on the 1940s, the Norton Museum and the Palm Beach County community the Museum served in that era when Ralph and Elizabeth Norton were integrally involved. The conversation will delve into the fascinating history of the area and its earliest cultural organizations. Moderated by Ellen Roberts, Harold and Anne Berkley Smith Curator of American Art, the discussion features Marie Penny, Director of Archives, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, and Rose Guerrero, Research Director at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The free discussion starts at 6 p.m. For more information, visit norton.org.
Thursday, April 15
Event: The Restoration of the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse
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Location: Online
Historic Preservation Architect Rick Gonzalez, AIA, of REG Architects will tell the story of one of West Palm Beach’s preeminent architectural landmarks, the 1916 Palm Beach County courthouse. The slideshow begins at 6:30 p.m. and will trace the history of the original building in 1916 through additions and modifications to its restored form today. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Friday, April 16 – Saturday, April 17
Event: St. Ann Catholic School Presents You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Location: Fern Street Theatre, 500 Fern St.
St. Ann Catholic School will perform their spring musical at the Kravis Center. A table of four to any of the performances is $60. For more information, visit kravis.org or call 561-833-8300.
Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18
Event: Special Event: Jon Lovitz
Location: Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave.
Jon Lovitz has been one of the best known comedians for the last twenty years. Lovitz is most known for his stint on “Saturday Night Live”, as well as lending his voice to the cult cartoon series “The Critic.” Lovitz has also appeared on several major televisions shows and on Broadway. He will perform four shows at the Palm Beach Improv, with tickets beginning at $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit palmbeachimprov.com or call 561-833-1812.
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Friday, April 16
Event: Live Acoustic Music Friday
Location: Thoroughfare, 314 Clematis St.
Come out for date night or just hang and enjoy groovy acoustic sounds by local artists Destiny Lopez and Drew Dockerill from 4 – 8 p.m. While you’re there, browse local vendors Oceana Coffee, Odd Fellows, and GROW Garden Box. For more information, visit thoroughfare.co.
Saturday, April 17 – Sunday, April 18
Event: PBA Theatre Presents: Sunday in the Park with George
Location: Fern Street Theatre, 500 Fern St.
Palm Beach Atlantic University Theatre presents “A Sunday in the Park with George,” one of the most acclaimed musicals of our time. Inspired by Georges Seurat’s pointillist masterpiece “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” this insightful and moving musical merges past and present as two artists strive to realize their artistic vision without losing the people they love. The challenging story of life and art reaffirms our need to connect past, present, and future. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit pba.edu.
Thursday, April 22
Event: Clematis By Night Featuring Wonderama
Location: West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Dr.
Clematis By Night is back with a new format to bring the fun while keeping you safe! Each Thursday, a local band will perform on the waterfront for guests in physically distanced “pods” for themselves and their families. VIP tickets, which include a prime viewing location and unlimited popcorn during the event are $25. Prior registration for the VIP area is required. For more information, visit wpb.org or call 561-822-1515.
Thursday, April 22
Event: Earth Night Out
Location: Thoroughfare, 314 Clematis St.
Celebrate Earth Day with a special Friend’s Night Out featuring Jenn Lynn teaching a Pressed Flower Workshop at GROW. Learn how to gather local flowers and press them to create a beautiful lasting art piece. Registration is required to hold your spot and reserve your materials for the 7:30 p.m. event. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit thoroughfare.co.
Sunday, April 25
Event: RePurposeful Sunday
Location: Thoroughfare, 314 Clematis St.
Starting at 1:30 p.m., GROW will host an urban nature walk. Participants will collect plant materials to dye and decorate a personalized tote bag. Afterwards, participants will enjoy a pour over coffee demonstration from Oceana Coffee about how to use coffee grounds as a plant fertilizer. The event cost is $20 per person. For more information, visit thoroughfare.co.
Sunday, April 25
Event: Brunch Music Therapy
Location: Thoroughfare, 314 Clematis St.
Enjoy some tunes and a little shopping therapy at the peak of Brunchtime in DowntownWPB. Stop in for music by Drum and Company and Drew Dockerill friends from 2 – 5 p.m. while you browse vendors Oceana Coffee, Odd Fellows, and GROW Garden Box. For more information, visit thoroughfare.co.
Sunday, April 25
Event: Caribbean Chillers at Sunday on the Waterfront
Location: West Palm Beach Waterfront, 101 S. Flagler Dr.
The Caribbean Chillers, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will make concert goers feel like they are in “Margaritaville.” Under the sway of palm trees at the Meyer Amphitheatre, Parrotheads will relax to sights and sounds that make this special event feel like a real Jimmy Buffett concert. General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets are $25 plus a small Eventbrite processing fee and include pod seating closest to the stage, a high-top table, and unlimited free popcorn. For more information, visit wpb.org or call 561-822-1515.