The Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach (WPB) is buzzing with all the events and activities that take place each month. If you are interested in art, you can visit, from April 4, an exhibition by Devin Osio, artist in residence as part of the New Wave Residency Program. The Dominican American artist creates artworks showcasing Dominican culture through shrine-like paintings incorporating plants, animals and glyphs.
On April 8, 9 and 10, don’t miss the live music shows on the Rosemary Square terrace, in the evening for Friday and Saturday and in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.
Also at the Square, on April 24, there will be a local market from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where you will find fresh and artisanal products such as guacamole, salsa, teas, spices, breads, nuts, dried fruits, spreads, dips, cheeses, French pancakes, candles, exotic juices, popcorn, turnovers, Baklava and other Mediterranean desserts, honey and ceviche.
Delray Affair The traditional Delray Affair will celebrate its 60th anniversary from April 8 to 10! The annual event will take place in charming downtown Delray Beach, considered the funniest town in the United States. The Delray Affair is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast, hence its nickname, “Delray’s Biggest Sunny Show,” featuring funkiest works and products from around the world.
The 16th Annual Deering on the Bay Seafood Festival will be held on Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay, Miami (16701 SW 72nd Avenue). Taste delicious catches from the sea, plus enjoy cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, fun activities for kids, the presence of stilt walkers from the Virgin Islands, a Bahamian Junkanoo musical parade and more on-site entertainment.
From April 22 to 24, it’s Pompano Beach’s turn to hold its annual Seafood Festival, with all types in addition to live music and local artists. The event takes place at Pompano Beach Community Park where there is ample parking.
On Friday, April 22, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the 26th Annual Wine & Food Festival will be held on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, between SE 6th & SE 11th Avenue. Four wine tasting and gourmet food services will be on the menu, sourced from nationally renowned wineries and South Florida’s finest restaurants. The event is organized by the American Lung Association of South Florida.