3 to See: Pride art exhibit, historic Boca hotel, 'Falstaff' opera

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
·2 min read

Sponsored Content

Enjoy a sensational spring season filled with arts and cultural events 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 in Florida’s Cultural Capital. For more to enjoy and experience, explore the Council’s online events calendar at palmbeachculture.com/events.

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” continues through March 31 at The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach. The show includes this piece, “Inspirational Contemplation,” by Andrew Hollimon.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” continues through March 31 at The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach. The show includes this piece, “Inspirational Contemplation,” by Andrew Hollimon.

FREE

Colorful, powerful exhibition in West Palm Beach

Looking for a fun way to experience visual art this weekend? Head to The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach to see its latest exhibition, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which celebrates the colors and culture of LGBTQA+ individuals. The gallery’s owner Rolando Chang Barrero worked with Cuban filmmaker Hugo Navarro to bring this landmark show to the city, in celebration of Palm Beach Pride (which is also happening this weekend in Lake Worth Beach!). Go out and show your support!

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”: Open through March 31. The Box Gallery, 811 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach. Info: 786-521-1199 or theboxgallery.info.

*

ake in a historical tour of The Boca Raton this Saturday afternoon, hosted by the Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum.
ake in a historical tour of The Boca Raton this Saturday afternoon, hosted by the Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum.

DEAL

Historical tour in Boca Raton

Eager for an afternoon of history and elegance without the hefty price tag? This Tuesday, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum will be offering a tour of The Boca Raton, which within the past few years has been renovated to more closely resemble its original Addison Mizner design. The tour takes visitors through the hotel’s earliest days in the 1920s and details important turning points during the building’s history and architecture. It’s an easy way to spend the day for history buffs!

History Tour of The Boca Raton: Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Admission is $25. Reservations must be placed by 4 p.m. on March 27. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. Info: 561-395-6766 or bocahistory.org.

*

Michael Chioldi (pictured here) stars as the title character in Palm Beach Opera’s production of “Falstaff” March 24 through 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Michael Chioldi (pictured here) stars as the title character in Palm Beach Opera’s production of “Falstaff” March 24 through 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

SPLURGE

Verdi’s “Falstaff”

Though it may be a bit sad to be at the end of another excellent Palm Beach Opera season — at least their season finale show is one they’ve never performed before! This weekend, fans of the finer arts will no doubt enjoy Palm Beach Opera’s production of Verdi’s beloved “Falstaff” at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This comedic tale of the knight Falstaff as he tries to woo a pair of married women is classic opera at its finest, so get your tickets now!

“Falstaff”: Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 to $180. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Info: 561-283-2698 or pbopera.org

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to see: Palm Beach County's Cultural Council recommends these events