3 to See: Colorful art of Gregory Dirr, Tito Puente Jr. in concert, 'Dear Evan Hansen' at Kravis

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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The holidays are full of festive cultural events here in The Palm Beaches! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture here in Florida’s Cultural Capital.

For more to enjoy and experience, explore the Council’s online events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events. Visit each organization’s website for COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines.

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Enjoy the work of a talented local artist this week by visiting “Gregory Dirr: The Big Book, A World Created,” a new exhibition at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. The exhibition includes this piece, titled “Islands Before They Floated.”
Enjoy the work of a talented local artist this week by visiting “Gregory Dirr: The Big Book, A World Created,” a new exhibition at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. The exhibition includes this piece, titled “Islands Before They Floated.”

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Color and whimsy galore in Lake Worth Beach

For those who enjoy a compelling narrative with their visual art, look no further than the “Gregory Dirr: The Big Book, a World Created” exhibition on display at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Dirr is a Boca Raton-based multidisciplinary artist who in this exhibition presents a stunning world of color and duality that’s full of whimsical characters and incredible detail. Visit soon, and experience it yourself!

“Gregory Dirr: The Big Book, a World Created”: Exhibition open through Jan. 15. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. Info: 561-471-2901 or www.palmbeachculture.com.

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Enjoy of night of Latin jazz and salsa music this weekend as Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble perform at Arts Garage in Delray Beach.
Enjoy of night of Latin jazz and salsa music this weekend as Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble perform at Arts Garage in Delray Beach.

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Tito Puente Jr. comes to Delray Beach

In the mood for a night of Latin jazz music? There’s perhaps no one more qualified to put on an exciting performance of jazz and salsa music than Tito Puente, Jr., the son of the late, great “King of Latin Jazz” Tito Puente. Along with his ensemble band of talented players, Puente Jr. will play a vibrant array of music this Saturday and Sunday night at Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Bring some friends and get ready to dance the night away!

Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble: 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $45. Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. Info: 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org.

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See the Broadway smash hit “Dear Evan Hansen” on stage at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts this weekend.
See the Broadway smash hit “Dear Evan Hansen” on stage at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts this weekend.

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'Dear Evan Hansen' in West Palm Beach

Get dressed to the nines and ready yourself for a night of entertainment, because this weekend the adored Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” heads to the Kravis Center stage. This exceptionally profound drama tells the story of teenager Evan Hansen who invents an important role for himself in a tragedy he did not earn, set to music by the songwriters behind “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman” films. You won’t want to miss it!

“Dear Evan Hansen”: Performances run tonight through Sunday. Tickets start at $51. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Info: 561-832-7469 or www.kravis.org.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Things to do: Gregory Dirr art, Tito Puente Jr., 'Dear Evan Hansen'