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Don’t-Miss Events

JULY 6-9; 13-16; 20-23: THE PALM BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Seabreeze Amphitheater, 750 S.R. A1A, Jupiter, and Commons Park Amphitheater, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. The Shakespeare by the Sea XXXIII production of “Measure For Measure” runs at 8 p.m. July 6-9 and July 13-16 at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, 750 South S.R. A1A Jupiter. The Shakespeare by the Palms III production of Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure” runs at 8 p.m. from July 20-23 at Commons Park Amphitheater, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. These events are presented free of charge to everyone, with a suggested $5 donation. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring a beach chair, blanket and picnic basket. Food concessions will be available on site.

TUES., JULY 4: BOCA’S “FABULOUS FOURTH” will take place at Countess de Hoernle Park from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and features live music, amusement rides, video game trucks, interactive musical instruments, strolling entertainers, kids’ DJ and games, food trucks and vendors and mainstage music by Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Bring your reusable water bottle. (The city’s mobile water unit will supply free filtered water at the event.) Free parking and shuttle service will be available nearby at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted.

AUGUST 4, 7 P.M.: The third-annual BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition at Mizner Park Amphitheater is back. In addition, a special Teen Marketplace, featuring young entrepreneurs ages 13-19, will take place during the competition from 6-9 p.m.

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

Money is no object. What is your idea of the perfect summer getaway?

“I would be going on a 16-day Getaway Private Jet Experience with the Four Seasons to Asia to restore mind/body/soul and explore the cultures of Asia.”

—Sarah Martin, CEO & Founder, Experience Epic Events

“My wish trip would be a week in Paris doing nothing but being in Paris.”

—Scott Simmons, Editor, Florida Weekly, Palm Beach County and Key West editions

“As a self-proclaimed homebody, the perfect summer getaway for me would be something out of the ordinary. I’d love a physical activity that allows me to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Biking through the vineyards of wine country would top my list of activities for the trip.”

—Pam Casanave, dance instructor