Things To Do: Fight breast cancer, hear Kristin Chenoweth, play cornhole
Editor's note: Due to concerns about the coronavirus, some events may have been canceled or rescheduled after The Post's deadline for publication.
1. GET MOVING
Susan G. Komen "More Than Pink Walk"
Downtown West Palm Beach, Meyer Amphitheatre
This annual event will once again unite the community to raise funds to fight breast cancer through advocacy, research investments and support of people facing breast cancer today, ensuring everyone can get the care they need to live. This year’s event is a hybrid: you can participate in person or on your own.
The walk is 7 a.m. Saturday. 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Free. Visit www.Komen.org/WPBwalk to register, create a team or start fundraising.
2. LISTEN UP
Kristin Chenoweth "For The Girls"
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
This Emmy and Tony award-winning singer will deliver a heartfelt tribute to the greatest female singers throughout history.
The show is 8 p.m. Feb. 5. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $39. Information: www.kravis.org
3. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Art After Dark, Chinese New Year Celebration
Norton Museum of Art
This special event will include a lecture by Andrew Lueck, who is a specialist in Chinese Works of Art, a fireworks display, an open studio and more.
The event is 5 to 10 p.m. tonight. 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Program included with general museum admission. Space is limited. Information: www.norton.org
4. SAY HELLO TO NATURE
Canoe Cruise
Grassy Waters Preserve
Guide your canoe through the shallow waters of the Everglades while learning about the history and ecology of the preserve. Be sure to sign up with a partner as canoes require two paddlers per boat.
The event is 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. Adults $10, children $5. Space limited. Registration required. Information: 561-804-4985
5. FINGER PICKING VIRTUOSO
Leo Kottke
The Lyric Theater
Guitarist and composer Leo Kottke is one of the foremost finger-style guitar players in the world. Need proof? He has two Grammy nominations, was named Performance Magazine’s “Best Instrumentalist” award and has been inducted into the Guitar Player Hall of Fame.
The show is 7 p.m. Saturday. 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart. See website for ticket prices. Information: www.LyricTheatre.com
6. LOUD AND CLEAR
"Respect: A Musical Journey of Women"
Delray Beach Playhouse
This musical revue explores singers from Lily Langtree to Cyndi Lauper, Betty Boop to Tina Turner, Rosie the Riveter to Britney Spears and many more, It combines excerpts from over 60 songs including “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” “Where the Boys Are,” “The Greatest Love of All,” and “Stand by Your Man.”
The show opens 8 p.m. tonight and runs through Feb. 13. 950 NW Ninth St., Delray Beach. Information: 561-272-1281; delraybeachplayhouse.com/
7. TOSS FOR A CAUSE
ACCF, Hopportunities First Annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament
Hopportunities
Achievement Centers for Children & Families is partnering with Hopportunities to host this event. All proceeds will benefit ACCF programs, serving more than 700 local children and families. There will be prizes for first through third place. ACCF is involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), After School, Teen and Summer Camp programs that help prepare kids for academic and social success.
The event is 11 a.m. Saturday. 440 NE Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. $65 per team. Information: www.achievementcentersfl.org/all-events/
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