happenings calendar Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com.
the Arts. Times vary. For more information, call 561868-2063 or visit palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
JANUARY 17 53rd Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball Enjoy dinner, dancing, a live auction and a concert by The Shirelles, the first female supergroup to have a hit single. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-9553249 or visit brrh.com.
JANUARY 20 Art on the Road: Palm Beach Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour of galleries, studios and private collections in Palm Beach County, and meet the artists and collectors. Leaves from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-471-2901 or visit palmbeachculture.com.
JANUARY 18 Annual Leadership Education Forum Presented by the American Friends of The Hebrew University, this event provides a venue for experts and community leaders to discuss a spectrum of vital issues. Takes place at The Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-7508585 or visit afhu.org. JANUARY 19 Moving Forward Together: A Panel Discussion on Advancing Civil Rights for the LGBT Community– CNBC’s Suze Orman Guest Speaks Attend this evening of powerful conversation and inspiration featuring Suze Orman and other community leaders. Takes place at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org. JANUARY 19-24 Palm Beach County Poetry Festival An event featuring top poets engaged in readings, talks and a panel discussion. Takes place at the Delray Beach Center for 160
JANUARY 21 Savor Downtown Boca Indulge in tastings from Downtown Boca restaurants and learn about the city’s rich history. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-979-3370 or visit savorourcity.com. JANUARY 22 Paradise Found 2015 Gala The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties presents a modern interpretation of paradise with a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and dancing. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-3404508 or visit cfpbmc.org. JANUARY 22 Food For The Poor’s 12th Annual Fine Wines And Hidden Treasures Gala Enjoy a reception, winepairing dinner, music, silent and live auctions, and a speech by keynote speaker Cheryl Ladd. Takes place at the Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 954-427-2222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.
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JANUARY 22 Seventh Annual “A Woman’s Journey” Health Conference Presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine, this event presents the latest findings and advances in preventing, detecting and treating diseases in women. Takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 410-955-8660 or visit hopkinsmedicine.org.
information, call 561-3476799 or visit scholarhsip.org. JANUARY 24-25 Sixth Annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show Check out world-renowned artists’ sculptures, paintings, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. Takes place at Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 941-755-3088 or visit hotworks.org.
JANUARY 29 St. Andrews Author Luncheon and Boutique Event guests will have the chance to meet New York Times best-selling author Gary Neuman. Hosted by JAFCO’s South Palm Beach/North Broward chapter. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org.
JANUARY 23 32nd Annual MS Gala Luncheon Attend a Champagne reception, silent auction, raffle and more to benefit research for multiple sclerosis. The honoree is Davis Schulman, general agent with MassMutual/DBS Financial Group. Takes place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-731-4224 or visit nmssfls.org.
JANUARY 25 “Jam for the Cure: Battle of the Bands to Battle ALS” Attend this fundraiser to benefit Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research. Takes place at Jazziz at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-300-0730, email jamforthecure2015@gmail.com or visit jazziz.com.
JANUARY 30 THROUGH MARCH 1 Palm Beach Dramaworks presents “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” A story of the dangerous games being played by bored aristocrats for their own amusement. Takes place at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-233-9918 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org.
JANUARY 26 Time Is of the Essence Luncheon Presented by Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, this lunch features a keynote speech by award-winning actress Kathy Bates. Takes place at the Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-4062109 or visit howflorida.org.
JANUARY 31 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Annual Black-Tie Gala Go party for charity at this poolside event with cocktails, gourmet dining, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-616-8682 or visit lls.org/pb.
JANUARY 23 Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society Annual Dinner Dance Themed “Walk on the Wild Side,” this elegant evening features cocktails, dining and dancing in honor of zoo animals and conservation. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561533-0887 or visit palmbeachzoo.org. JANUARY 24 22nd Annual Caribbean Cowboy Ball Enjoy an open bar, great food, a live band and an exciting auction. Benefits The George Snow Scholarship Fund. Takes place at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more
JANUARY 26 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 2015 South Florida Luncheon Featured speaker Mona Golabek is an author, Grammy-nominated concert pianist and president of the nonprofit Hold On to Your Music. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 202-488-0400 or visit ushmm.org.
JANUARY 31 “Abracadabra” Boca Raton Museum of Art Gala Enjoy a gala and after party featuring a special performance by worldrenowned magician Jamy Ian Swiss. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org. O