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Best of Broadway! Musical Revue Watch, listen and sing along as your favorite Broadway hits are brought to life by the Showstoppers Troupe. 2 p.m. Sunday at the Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561394-2626 or go to Showtimeboca.com. Cost is $14, $10 for children12 and younger.
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Bricks 4 Kidz Children will explore the world of science through specially designed LEGO robotics project kits and theme-based models. Age 4 and up welcome. 11a.m. Mondays and 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Reservations required. Call 561-368-6875. Cost is $13 per session formembers, $15 for nonmembers.
Little Sprouts Children and their parentswill be led by director Susan Caruso to learn the basics of early cooperative play and problemsolving skills. Ages18 months to 3 years old with an adult welcome. 9 and10:30 a.m. Mondays at Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601Saint Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561-482-3412. First class is free. Mom’s Appreciation Breakfast Mothers are invited to receive free breakfast. 9:30-10 a.m. Monday at Playtown Cafe, 19575 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-852-2150.
Sunflower Babies Share and learn in a supportive environmentwith families who are going through the same joys and challenges. Up to age 6 with an adult welcome. Noon Mondays at Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601Saint Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561-482-3412. First class is free; $5 per class dropin.
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Alina Z’sRawUncooking Class Learn how to create some tasty recipes using rawingredients, including Key lime pie with macaroon crust. 7-8 p.m. Tuesday atWhole Foods Market, 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561-447-0000. Cost is $10.
Banana Faces/Playtopia Children will work together playing with characters, choosing costumes and building the sets of their own story worlds. Ages 4 to 6welcome for Banana Faces programfrom 3-4 p.m. and ages 7 to10 for Playtopia from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601Saint Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561-482-3412. First class is free. Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Come learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinkingwith this group. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Count de Hoernle Pavilion, 747 S. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton. Call 561613-5765. Book Discussion: Cooking the Books Discuss and share recipes and techniques from “The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything and Living the Good Life.” 2 p.m. Tuesday at theWest Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. Call 561-470-
1600.
Cookie Decorating Children will decorate their own cookie using candy and frosting. 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Playtown Cafe, 19575 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561852-2150.
HammockTrails Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock and get a glimpse of the past. Take a guided walk on the elevated quarter-mile-long boardwalk. 10-11a.m. Tuesday at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561-544-8615. Free.
Mother’s Day Celebration Listen to stories, watch a film and make a craft with your mother in celebration of this holiday. Ages 3-5 welcome. 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554. Once Upon a Princess Story Time All local princesses are invited to hear a royal story, play a royal game and create a royal craft. Grades K-3 welcome. 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at theWest Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. Registration required. Call 561-470-1600. Small Claims Lawsuits Learn how to file a small claim in court or how to use mediation to avoid court in a presentation by the Palm Beach County Bar Association. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554.
Special Film Screening Watch the film “God in the Box,” which seeks to answer such questions as what does God look like and what does he mean to people. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Beth El, 333 SWFourth Ave., Boca Raton. Call 561-391-8900 or go to www.tbeboca.org.
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Animal Feedings Listen to a short lecture on a specific animal while watching it get fed. 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561629-8760. Free.
Art Infusion Class Children will learn colors, shapes and still lifes. Ages 3-5 with a parent welcome. 1p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Call 561-368-6875. Cost is $8 per session for members, $10 for nonmembers.
Community Cabaret Come out and root for your favorite teen, adult and senior singers, dancers, storytellers or musicians in this talent show. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sugar Sand Park’sWillow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3948. Cost is $5.
Fabulous Florida Celebrate Florida’s anniversary with stories, crafts and games. Ages 5-8 welcome. 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Glades Road Branch Library, 2070195th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-4824554.
HammockTrails Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock and get a glimpse of the past. Take a guidedwalk on the elevated quarter-mile-long boardwalk. 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561-544-8605. Free. West Boca Toastmasters Club Join the group to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Olympic Heights High School, 20101Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-716-6816. Free.
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Angry Birds Clay Time Try to re-create your favorite game characters using various colors of clay. Grades 3-5 welcome. 3:30 p.m. Thursday at theWest Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. Call 561470-1600.
Curator Highlight Tours A curator will discuss the “62nd Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition” during this tour of the museum. 2:30-3 p.m. Thursday at the Boca Museum of Art, 501Plaza Real. Call 561-395-2500, ext. 106. Free with paid museum admission. Florida Novelists’ Critique Group Bring a chapter of your novel to read aloud and receive criticism to improve your writing. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at theWest Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. Call 561-4701600.
Socrates Café Join this popular discussion group for philosophical insight. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays at the Spanish River Library, 1501NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561-393-7852. Free. “Still Jewish After All These Years” Avi Hoffman will take the stage alongwith pianist Caryl Fantel to celebrate his life in show business in this intimate production of songs and stories. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3948. Cost is $25.
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Animal Feedings Listen to a short lecture on a specific animal while watching it get fed. 3:15 p.m. Friday at the Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760. Free.
Cigar City Beer Dinner Learn which beers to pair with a three-course meal in this class. Menu includes clams on a half shell with lemony bread crumbs, grilled chicken topped with hearts of palm salad with pineapple citrus drizzle and spinach quinoa, and chocolate drunken tiramisuwith gingerbread. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Whole Foods Market, 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561447-0000. Cost is $30. Great and BraveWomenof the Bible
Come hear Hebrew/Judaic history specialist Orit Rehany discuss the heroines of the Bible. 2 p.m. Friday at the Glades Road Branch Library, 2070195th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-482-4554. Mommy, MotherNature and Me: Bees Introduce your little ones to Mother Nature and have fun learning about these buzzing insects. Ages 2-5 welcome. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday at the Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760 or go towww.pbcparks.com/nature. Cost is $4. National-Multiple Sclerosis Society Golf Tournament Join the organization for its 33rd annualCBMof America MSGolf Tournament, which will feature a light breakfast, putting contest, scramble format play followed by cocktails, auctions and an awards banquet. 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Boca Lago Country Club, 8665 JuegoWay. Call 954-731-4224 or go towww.nmssfls.org. “Punch and Judy and The Three Sillies” This production, inspired by “Laurel and Hardy” and “The Three Stooges,” will provide silly entertainment for the whole family. 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Sol Children Theatre, 3333N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Call 561-4478829 or go to Solchildren.org. Cost is $12 and $8 for age11 and younger.
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Art Films Come watch the film “Orozco: Man of Fire,” which gives a portrait of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco and his paintings. 1p.m. Saturday at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Call 561-395-2500, ext. 106. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Best of Broadway! Musical Revue Watch and sing along as your favorite Broadway hits come to life in song, dance and costumes. 2 p.m. Saturday at the Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Reservations required. Call 561-394-2626 or go to Showtimeboca.com for more information. Cost is $14, $10 for age11and younger.
Creation Station Bring the whole family out to learn about the visual arts in a relaxed and fun manner. 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Boca Museum of Art, 501Plaza Real. Call 561-395-2500, ext. 106. Free with paidmuseum admission.
“I Love the 80s” Young Jewish adults are invited to enjoy a lively evening with DJs from the Ultra Music Festival, live music from the band Bounce, cocktails and more. Ages 20-early 40s welcome; wear an ‘80s outfit. 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Call 561-852-6084 or go to Jewishboca.org/ ilovethe80s. Cost is $54 per couple and $36 per individual in advance, $60 and $40 at the door.
Meet the Animals! Meet an Eastern screech owl, an American alligator and a gopher tortoisewhile learning why these animals are important to the environment. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Daggerwing Nature Center, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-629-8760 or go towww.pbcparks.com/nature. Cost is $3.
ParentsNight Out Kids can have a blast with games, pizza, movies and more while parents enjoy a night out. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Playtown Cafe, 19575 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton. Registration required. Call 561-8522150. Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling. StoryTimefor Childrenwith Special Needs Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and movement activities designed for children with developmental disabilities. 11a.m. Saturday at the Glades Road Branch Library, 2070195th Ave. S., Boca Raton. Call 561-4824554.
Toddler StoryTime Listen to a story or two and enjoy fun songs and finger plays. Ages1-2 welcome. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at theWest Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7. Call 561-649-5473.
Arts and Culture Artists’ Guild Gallery Juried Art Exhibition This exhibition will showcase fine art paintings, sculptures and photography created by guild members of the Boca Museum of Art. On display through June 6 at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 512 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Call 561278-7877 or go to Bocaguild. com.
Gold Coast Quilters’ Guild This exhibition will feature a broad mix of traditional and contemporary applique quilts made by members of the guild. On display through June 3 in the Friends Art Gallery at the Spanish River Library and Community Center, 1501Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561-3937853. “Native Floridians: Seminole andMiccosukeeArt and Culture” This exhibitwill feature the collections of Ms. Patsy, director of the Seminole Miccosukee Archives, including11,000 images as well as artifacts relating to the history of South Florida’s Native American People. On display through June 28 at the Boca Raton History Museum, 71N. Federal Highway. Call 561-395-6766 or go to Bocahistory.org.