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Twilight Concert Series Continues at Old School Square in Delray Beach

Monday, March 18, 2024 - 4:07pm

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has announced two new FREE Twilight Concerts at the Amphitheatre at Old School Square (51 N Swinton Ave) in Delray Beach. Held on the last Thursday of the month, the Twilight Concerts features artists from varying musical genres including pop, country, rock n’ roll, reggae and much more.



Upcoming FREE Twilight Concerts include:



• Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 6 – 9 p.m.: FREE Concert featuring LOVESONG: The Cure Tribute. LOVESONG is a nationally touring tribute to The Cure with a full concert experience filled with the songs and video elements that pay tribute to Robert Smith and the legacy of the band and music. The venue opens at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30 to 9 p.m.



• Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6 – 9 p.m.: FREE Concert featuring Hot Brass. Hot Brass, featuring Debbie Pierce, is an Earth Wind, & Fire and Chicago Tribute Band. The high energy 8-10 piece band features music from the supergroup Earth, Wind, & Fire with songs from the 2004 Chicago/Earth, Wind, & Fire World Tour. The venue opens at 6 p.m. Music from 7:30 to 9 p.m.



The DDA invites everyone – rain or shine – to bring lawn chairs and their dancing shoes and enjoy a night of fun and free entertainment with some of the best regional/national bands! Guests are encouraged to bring takeout meals and snacks from local restaurants or purchase food and drinks from the local vendors featured onsite. There is no outside alcohol allowed; refreshments will be available at the onsite pavilion.



For more information and to see a full list of events at Old School Square, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.

 
 
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Reservations Open Feb. 1 for Highly Anticipated Dining Event on Atlantic Ave in Downtown Delray Beach-‘Savor the Avenue’

Monday, January 29, 2024 - 3:09pm

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced today that reservations open this Wednesday, February 1, 2024 for its highly anticipated dining event, Savor the Avenue. Savor The Avenue, which is held annually in Downtown Delray Beach, invites locals and visitors alike to dine on some of the best food that Downtown Delray Beach has to offer, under the stars, in the middle of iconic Atlantic Avenue. This year’s event, which will stretch from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue, takes place on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.



Savor the Avenue diners will enjoy a four-course meal from their choice of one of sixteen local Downtown Delray Beach restaurants. For 2024, participating restaurants include Avalon Steak and Seafood with sister restaurant Campi Italian, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster, Costa By Ok&M, Elisabetta’s, Le Colonial, Lemongrass, Lionfish, Rocco’s Tacos, Rose’s Daughter with sister restaurant Brulé, Salt 7, Vic and Angelo’s, and The Wine Room.



“Savor the Avenue is one of our most highly anticipated events each year and is one of the highlights of the season for people who love living in and visiting Downtown Delray Beach,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Delray Beach DDA. “The opportunity to dine and enjoy some of the most delicious food in South Florida while sitting in the middle of Delray’s most iconic street just can’t be missed!”



The event is reservation-only and sells out quickly. Reservations open on February 1, 2024, and must be booked directly with the participating restaurants. Prices vary and are set by the restaurant; please check with the restaurant when booking. To learn more about Savor the Avenue and view the restaurant menus, please visit to https://downtowndelraybeach.com/savortheave.



In addition to the food and beverage showcase, participating restaurants also compete for the “Best in Show” table. From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant stages a unique theme through its table settings that showcases its special style or cuisine. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and walk Atlantic Avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables. Last year, SALT7 took home the grand prize, while Rocco’s Tacos and Rack’s Farmhouse took second and third place, respectively.



Savor the Avenue is produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Boca Magazine and Delray Magazine. A portion of proceeds from the event goes to ‘Eat Better, Live Better’ a Delray Beach-based nonprofit that provides healthy and balanced food to local families.

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Beatles on the Beach Returns to Delray Beach for ‘Sun, Fun, Love and Music’ at Old School Square January 26-28, 2024

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 3:10pm

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the much-awaited Beatles on the Beach Festival is set to return to Delray Beach this January featuring headliner and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees CHEAP TRICK, among others. The festival, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival in America, will run from Friday, January 26 to Sunday, January 28, 2024, at The Amphitheatre at Old School Square (51 N Swinton Ave) in Delray Beach.



As the ultimate celebration of the iconic British rock band, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts, with Beatles-inspired bands including the #1 Beatles Tribute Band, The Fab Faux – featuring Will Lee of the Late Show with David Letterman Band and Jimmy Vivino of The Tonight Show Band with Conan O’Brien – and many more. The City of Delray Beach will be transformed into a vibrant haven for Beatles fans, offering a wide range of exciting events including live performances, tribute acts, BeatleCon, Beatles Art Exhibition, Beatles Bar Crawl, interactive exhibits, special screening of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band at the Delray Beach Library, VIP Party at THRōW Social and panel discussions with notable experts from the music industry.



WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 10 p.m. For a full schedule and lineup of the weekend, please click here: https://beatlesonthebeach.com/lineup-2024/.



WHERE: The Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, and various other venues in downtown Delray Beach. Parking available in Old School Square garage.



WHO: Performers will include Cheap Trick, The Fab Faux, Greg Bissonette, The Weeklings, Kiss Alive, Rock and Roll Fantasy, She’s Leaving Home, Ticket To Ryde performed by Mike Kozak, Paul Davie, Forever Eric, Miss Dympsey’s Class, Melody Road, Jerry Leeman, Tony Oldland, and a Young Musicians Showcase.



COST: General Admission single day tickets start at $39.50 and $65 for two days with several other VIP packages and passes also available. All tickets can be purchased here. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol is allowed in the venue. Tickets include food and beverage discounts at participating merchants.



QUOTE: Daniel Hartwell of United We Rock, Producer of Beatles on the Beach: “We are excited to show off our beautiful Delray Beach to the thousands of Beatles and classic rock fans that make the yearly trip to our festival! Let's all enjoy some Sun, Fun, Love and Music!”



For more information about the festival, performers, and schedule, visit https://beatlesonthebeach.com/



For a full list of Downtown Delray Beach events, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.



Follow updates on social media @DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare

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Artikal Sound System Returns Home to Delray Beach for First Hometown Concert at Old School Square Since the Pandemic

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 3:12pm

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce that hometown band Artikal Sound System is headlining its biggest show ever in Downtown Delray Beach. The popular reggae-rock band will perform at The Amphitheatre at Old School Square on Saturday, February 3, 2024! Artikal Sound System’s stop in Delray Beach is part of the band’s Cowboys vs. Aliens 2024 Tour, which features special guest Tunnel Vision and Joey Harkum.



The group recently released a new single “Batshit Crazy” in October and dropped a reggae-infused “Happy Holidays” album in November. Artikal Sound System, which started right here in Delray Beach, will perform songs from their 2022 album, "Welcome to Florida,” in addition to newly released music.



WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Rain or Shine.



WHERE: The Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking available in Old School Square garage.



COST: General Admission tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased here. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol is allowed in the venue.



About Artikal Sound System:

Artikal Sound System is a reggae band based out of South Florida. Founded by Chris Montague (guitar) and Fabian Acuña (bass) in 2012, Artikal Sound System honed their chops backing a series of Caribbean singers. Along the way, the boys picked up the insane and absurd keys player Christopher Cope and the heavy-footed drummer Adam Kampf before finally trying something a little sonically different with their neighbor, female vocalist Logan Rex. After nearly a decade of playing together, the boys sound tight and powerful, creating the perfect foundation for their jazz-influenced singer to dance around on lyrically and literally. What you hear is the sound of friendship, hard work, imagination, and the hope to spread their message of love and the importance of having a good time. Learn more at https://artikalsoundsystem.com.



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For a full list of Downtown Delray Beach events, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.



Follow updates on social media @DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare

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Coco Market Finds New Home at Old School Square In Downtown Delray Beach

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 4:13pm

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced today that Delray Beach’s monthly wellness market, Coco Market, is moving to Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave) in Downtown Delray Beach. The first Coco Market at Old School Square will be held on Sunday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coco Markets are scheduled for November 12 and December 3 as well. (The market had been located at Veterans Park for the last two years but needed to find a new home while construction continues near the park.)



Coco Market is a monthly wellness market that builds community and fosters new connections. Its mission is to bring local businesses together to support one another and the larger wellness community. During the events, which are free and open to the public, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities including:



• Healing classes like yoga, meditation, and sound baths with musicians.

• Healing modalities, such as spinal adjustments, cupping therapy, massages, and energy work.

• Workshops, crafts, and local curated vendors offering a variety of unique products, from aromatherapy to reworked clothing and elderberry elixirs.

• Offerings from small local restaurants and pop-up food vendors featuring both vegan and non-vegan options.

• Access to triple-filtered 8.5pH water. (All are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to fill.)



Coco Market is produced by The Coco Yogi, Corey Heyman, a Downtown Delray Beach based yoga teacher and community creator. “I’m really looking forward to Coco Market’s move to Old School Square,” said Heyman. “Old School Square is the city center in Delray Beach and the move is going to bring the community together in an even bigger way with more space, more parking, and more vendors!”



Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Delray Beach DDA, added: “Our thriving wellness community is an integral part of Downtown Delray Beach, so we are thrilled Coco Market is staying in Downtown Delray Beach. It’s yet another exciting event that the DDA is proud to bring to Old School Square this year.”



Coco Market is free and open to the public and will be held Sunday, October 1, November 12, and December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking is available at the Old School Square Parking Garage, 180 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

 
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