Young professionals everywhere know there’s nothing better than a solid YP event. The location is normally killer, the first couple of drinks are free, and it’s always easy to start a conversation with anyone to your right or left. (Name tags for the win!) The Young Professionals for Covenant House…
Local bands meet, create music, and start playing shows to establish themselves. Then down the line, they hope to get into the studio and walk away with a shiny new record full of their original jams. But a new generation of music-makers is taking a staunchly different approach. Meet Jude…
Florida natives First Last & Always go way back. Most of these music-loving locals have been homies since middle school. And how many friends do you still have from middle school? That’s what we thought. After playing in different bands for years, the five musicians finally found the right sonic…
Palm Beach County show-goers come in all ages, shapes, and sizes. But you would be hard-pressed to find one that hasn’t seen the Hard Richards live. Performing locally for a staggering 20 years, this gnarly Boynton Beach crew has played their hearts out and is calling it quits on its…
Besides stories about dumb criminals and alligator tales, another thing South Florida is good at dishing up is free, quality live music. It’s an incredible gift bestowed upon us by city governments that take music seriously. Whether it’s a Thursday night in West Palm Beach or a Sunday afternoon in…
Still not sure what all the World Cup hype is about? It’s like the world’s powers combined to make soccer not boring by throwing in a heavy dose of national pride with a side of healthy competition. But the beauty of the World Cup is that even the un-sports-initiated can…
We realize that it is only their second year, but it already feels like it wouldn’t quite be summer without Propaganda’s Summer Daze music series. The all-out block party is a culmination of pure energy — from local music’s finest offerings, skate competitions, and pools — South Florida culture all…
Some causes are worth celebrating for an entire month. June is Pride Month, a 30-day-long chance to raise awareness for LGBTQ rights. The bevy of events on the calendar to celebrate prove there are more ways to recognize Pride Month than marching in a parade. One group in particular is…
You know what’s better than one guy doing standup? Two guys. And when those guys are twins, it’s kind of mind-blowing. Randy and Jason Sklar have been major players in the comedy scene since the late-1990s and have grown along with the trends to truly embrace new forms of comedy…
The World Cup might bring the world together once every four years, but Askultura does it every day. The soccer-crazed gang of nine punk rockers describes itself as “globally-sourced.” What makes this Miami-based band so different from their ska friends is their diversity and the ability to create music that…
Summer in South Florida – it sounds picturesque but honestly, it can kind of be a sticky, sweaty bummer. Venues stop booking, snowbirds hit the road, and it’s the only time of the year you don’t have relatives clamoring to sleep on your floor. For the most part, we’re forced…
We would like to take this opportunity to clear something up. Standup comedy and improv comedy are different. It’s OK to be embarrassed. It happens to the best of us. With most of West Palm Beach’s standup comedy pumping out of a place called the Improv, it’s an easy error…
Anniversaries tend to be more of an excuse to celebrate, but for Amanda Linton and her tattooing hubby, J.R., they truly have a reason to throw a party and invite everyone in town. They have created a special place with Ink & Pistons, one that not only creates some of…
Lunch, the ubiquitous time of day that can sometimes be more of a lingering question than a meal. Where to go that will satisfy everyone in your increasingly hungry party? Healthy, sure. Fast, that goes without saying. Both at the same time? Dream big. Well, that’s exactly what Amange Foad…
Among other wildly flattering words you could use to describe me, I am a comedy geek. I soak in Doug Benson podcasts like they are going out of style and can frequently be found down the rabbit hole of a YouTube standup binge sesh. I’ve read more comedian memoirs than…
There is something so refreshing about Shorty the Giant. Maybe it’s that the band’s name is more confusing than descriptive. Definitely part of it is the act’s raunchy blend of big guitar blues and modern reggae. Shorty the Giant is an integral part of the massive, annual Summer Daze day…
How boring is your plan for Father’s Day? Cigars, power ties, and booze are played out. Not only are these ideas unoriginal but the traditional view of Father’s Day is still distinctly lacking in options for modern gay families. Pride South Florida is solving this problem by presenting Little House…
What’s your sign? How many times has a friend questioned your zodiac symbol to simply read a matching paragraph out loud in the back of Cosmopolitan magazine? How often are you Googling your horoscope during boring afternoon meetings? Are you learning or just reading for a laugh? Your astrological positioning…
Supporting local music comes in many forms: going to shows, buying merch, and even sharing a music video on your Facebook page. Passing out fliers was simply not enough support for one local crew. The need to provide a platform for South Florida’s glorious strangeness is what inspired the creation…
Supporting local music comes in many forms: going to shows, buying merch, and even sharing a music video on your Facebook page. Passing out fliers was simply not enough support for one local crew. The need to provide a platform for South Florida’s glorious strangeness is what inspired the creation…
About eight months ago, Sharonda Chery had an idea. An idea to break away from the standard night club culture and create a Friday night event that would inspire participants to be the best version of themselves. Her love for all things creative lead to a weekly event called Cuisines…
Take a listen to the Drip Effect. It isn’t metal, it isn’t indie rock, and it doesn’t quite care. The band is more focused on creating something important to itself than keeping a consistent sound for the rest of the world. This refreshing approach to music has kept the group…
