10,000 MANIACS BRING ALTERNATIVE ROCK TO BROWARD CENTER
Fun things to see and experience around town
1. STAY SWEET Sugar Alternatives, Mandel Public Library
Learn ways to keep the sweet and loose the sugar with CIA graduate, popular local food artist, vegan chef and educator chef Nina Kauder.
The lecture is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpbcitylibrary. org; 561-868-7701.
2. GO CRAZY
10,000 Maniacs, Broward Center, Amaturo Theater
Founded in 1981, this critically-acclaimed band helped define college rock, became part of the first wave of alternative bands and helped usher in the alternative rock format on FM radio.
The show is 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $49.50. Information: www.browardcenter.org
3. START EARLY
Clematis by Night featuring Greye, West Palm Beach Waterfront
Need a mid-week break or a “pre-weekend” experience? Then get down to Clematis by Night, enjoy some liquid refreshment, maybe a bite to eat and the cool sounds of Greye!
The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: www.wpb.org/ events
4. CALLING ALL TRI-LAMBS
Revenge of the Nerds Pub Crawl, CityPlace
Bust out those pocket protectors and high-water pants! The event begins at Copper Blues and will hit Brother Jimmy’s, Blue Martini, Flair Street and more. The event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Includes after party and a $250 prize for best dressed.
The event is 5 p.m. Friday. 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. $15 includes five drinks. Information: www.electrostub.com/events
5. BRING ON THE BLING
Make Copper Wire Jewelry, Mandel Public Library
Local artist, jewelry maker and host of Stitch Rock, Amanda Linton will teach the technique of designing and creating stunning jewelry made from copper wire. All supplies provided. Open to all skill levels.
The class is 9:45 a.m. Thursday. 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Reservation required. Information: 561-868-7701; www.wpbcitylibrary.org