City of West Palm Beach Community Events for October 2017

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – September 29, 2017 – CLEMATIS BY NIGHT, Free Weekly Concert Series, Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE

West Palm Beach Waterfront

West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition proves why it has been the “hot spot to chill” for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting.

Thursday, October 5: The Resolvers (Reggae)

"The phrase "breath of fresh air" does not provide the oomph needed to describe just how special the Resolvers are. The Resolvers are like a ganja-tinged hurricane wind from the deep lungs of a giant Rastaman ripping out the end of a scorching-hot brass horn as just the funk the doctor ordered. Their unique sound, which the 11-piece calls "big band reggae," is a marriage between roots reggae and New Orleans-style funk, and its powerful vibes have spread out far beyond this peninsula. The band has uplifted audiences throughout the Southeast, as well as in California and Jamaica. Upon releasing their 3rd EP, Big Band Reggae, it debuted at number five on the Billboard reggae charts, establishing the band's presence in the reggae world at large.

While the positive influence makes its way around the globe, it is certainly most concentrated here in South Florida. The band regularly, along with its ever-growing posse of sun-kissed fans, blows the roof off of local venues. And once a month, the Resolvers "fam" hits the beach for a day of service — picking up litter for hours. Driven by a group heart and a work ethic as powerful as their music, the Resolvers are getting bigger all the time.

Thursday, October 12: Mikey’s Hotswing Latin Band (Latin Tropical)

Mikey’s Hotswing Latin Band is an international Latin tropical band that performs cover and original music with a Latin twist. In one evening you may hear Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Pop, Ballads and Jazz from this multi-talented group.

Thursday, October 19: Big Al & The Heavyweights (Gumbo, Blues, Zydeco)

Hailing from New Orleans, Big Al & the Heavyweights serve up a musical GUMBO of American Roots Music that features everything from Blues to Zydeco and most of all FUN!

Thursday, October 26: CLEMATIS BY FRIGHT

Creep, crawl or float down to Clematis by Fright for a FREE frightfully fantastic time! Thousands of dollars in prizes will be awarded in the annual costume contest in categories for kids, adults, families and pets. Returning this year is the Haunted Hallows where children can safely Trick-or-Treat with free candy bags provided by the City. Lots of spookily spectacular family fun await you at the best place to celebrate Halloween in West Palm Beach!

Also enjoy live music all night long by The Spam Allstars. (Latin/Funk)

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with Latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga. It’s not a known genre. It’s hard to describe. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show -- they know something very special is going on.

GREENMARKET OPENING DAY

Saturday, October 7 (GreenMarket will take place weekly on Saturday through April 21, 2018, with the exception of March 24)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE

West Palm Beach Waterfront

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s first and premier green market located on the scenic West Palm Beach Waterfront. You can shop more than 90 vendors featuring the freshest and most unique offerings, including local produce, plants, exotic flowers, herbs, baked goods, gourmet foods, teas, coffee, specialty pet products and much more. The GreenMarket also features live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, plus plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation. This Saturday morning ritual in downtown West Palm Beach is the place to see and be seen!

Parking is free in the Banyan Parking and Evernia city garages during market hours. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the city’s free public docks. The GreenMarket is dog-friendly and always FREE.

SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Friday, October 13, 2017

Screen on the Green, Friday the 13th – Double Feature!

7 – 11 p.m. FREE – *movies start earlier due to double feature*

7:00 PM – Goosebumps (PG)

Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush). The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong.

9:00 PM – The Addams Family (PG-13)

When a man (Christopher Lloyd) claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams (Raul Julia), arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life. With the help of lawyer Tully Alford (Dan Hedaya), Fester manages to get the Addams clan evicted from their home. Gomez realizes the two men are conspiring to swindle the Addams fortune and that he must challenge Fester.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this theater under the stars.

SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT

Sunday, October 15, 2017

4 - 7 p.m. FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401

“Simply Tina” (Tina Turner Tribute)

Simply Tina, Tina Turner Tribute Band, as seen at Disney World's Epcot World Stage Theater, recreates all the professional musicianship, glitz & glamour found in a Tina Turner concert along with beautiful dancers and a full live band.

Lead singer Karena Korokous transforms into Miss Tina on stage and wears exact duplicate dresses that Miss Tina has worn during her live shows.

You will love this concert, including audience participation, as Simply Tina plays all Miss Turner's best hits and cover songs she has performed throughout her career including Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, What's Love Got to do With It, Private Dancer, James Bond movie theme song Goldeneye, Nutbush City and many more.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event.