There’s always something new to experience in the Palm Beaches! To help plan your week, here are three ideas from the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture in Florida’s cultural capital. For even more to see and do, visit the Council’s events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events.
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Ease on down the road with a community screening of ‘The Wiz’
Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of “The Wiz,” the 1978 musical classic, presented at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in collaboration with FLAVAR. Part of the Lake Theatre Revival Series, this free film night blends music, magic and cultural legacy, spotlighting Black storytelling through a shared, community-centered experience.
Lake Theatre Revival Series, “The Wiz:” 6–8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; film begins at 6:15 p.m. Free admission with RSVP required. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach.
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Jazz meets pop favorites at Arts Garage
Blues grooves, pop hooks and jazz swagger collide when LP and The Vinyl take the stage at Arts Garage. The San Diego–based ensemble is known for reinventing songs by artists like the Beatles and David Bowie, blending soulful vocals, sharp improvisation and playful arrangements that feel both familiar and new. Expect a high-energy set that moves easily between genres while keeping the groove front and center.
LP and The Vinyl: Blues to Beatles to Bowie: 2–3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Tickets range from $55 to $60. Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. Info: 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org.
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Close out the Sun & Stars Film Festival in style
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival wraps up with a Closing Night screening of “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole,” a revealing documentary about the designer and philanthropist who used fashion as a platform for social change. Known for campaigns addressing AIDS awareness, homelessness and LGBTQ+ rights, Kenneth Cole will attend the screening alongside Emmy-winning director Dori Berinstein for a post-film discussion.
Sun & Stars International Film Festival: “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole:” Friday, Feb. 6. Tickets are $90 and include a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. with the screening at 7:30 p.m. Glazer Hall, 70 Royal Poinciana Way Ste. P70, Palm Beach. Info: 561-220-6735 or www.sasiff.org.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to see: ‘The Wiz,’ ‘A Man with Sole’ films; LP and the Vinyl concert
Reporting by Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Special to the Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Post
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