THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
PALM BEACHES Vol. 3
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TABLE OF CON TENT S See this issue online at ourcommunityusa.com/PalmBeaches3
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About The Palm Beaches
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Bar Guide
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Restaurant Guide
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LGBTQ Organizations & Attractions
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Events Schedule
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Business Directory
ABOUT PALM BEACHES LGBTQ Palm Beaches Slip into Palm Beach’s 55-room, Beaux-Arts-style Whitehall Flagler Museum before strolling Worth Avenue, the east coast version of Rodeo Drive, and dining at the 140-acre oceanfront resort, The Breakers. Then, come take a stroll down CityPlace, an upscale outdoor shopping mall complex located in downtown West Palm Beach along Rosemary Avenue. While there you can enjoy shopping, a movie at the Muvico IMAX, a comedy show at Improv Comedy Club, a number of great bars and restaurants as well. If you’re looking for more nightlife, it can be found nearby in walking distance on Clematis Street. Explore the heart of the local gay community in West Palm Beach, site of a few gay bars and Compass, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Palm Beaches, which presents the area’s annual PrideFest in Lake Worth’s waterside Bryant Park. Our Community USA also calls Palm Beach County home, with our office located in West Palm Beach.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Café Frankie’s 640 E Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, FL
Sushi Yami Japanese Restaurant 6177 Jog Rd Lake Worth, FL
Aroma Indian Cuisine 731 Village Blvd #110 West Palm Beach, FL
Malakor Thai Cafe 425 25th Street West Palm Beach, FL
Johan’s Joe 401 S Dixie Hwy. Ste. 3 West Palm Beach, FL
Hachi Asian Cuisine & Grill 809 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL
Rhythm Cafe 3800 A. South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL
Queen of Sheeba 716 N Sapodilla Avenue West Palm Beach, FL
Sushi Jo’s 319 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL
C.R. Chicks 1718 S Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL
Gandhi’s 4075 S State Rd 7 Lake Worth, FL
One Kombucha 9475 Alternate A1A Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Sunset Bar & Grill 2500 Broadway West Palm Beach, FL
Agora Mediterranean Kitchen 2505 N Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Blue Front 1132 N Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL
Bolay -Wellington 250 S State Rd 7 Wellington, FL
Pat Gogo 1649 Forum Place West Palm Beach, FL
Table 427 427 Northwood Rd West Palm Beach, FL
Bamboo Fire Cafe 149 NE 4th Avenue Delray Beach, FL
Tower Restaurant 44 Cocoanut Row Palm Beach, FL
Napoli’s Pizzeria and Grill 4469 S Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL
Hullabaloo 517 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL
Bay Bay’s Chicken & Waffles 2400 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL
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2019 EVENT SCH E DULE November
NOV 29 PALM BEACH BALLOON FEST Featuring hot air balloons glowing at dusk (weather permitting), tethered balloon rides (weather permitting), the best food vendors, retail vendors and activities for the kids, this is a family friendly event for all of the family that you won’t want to miss! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NOV 1-3 FEAST OF LITTLE ITALY The celebrated three-day family Italian street festival will have national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides and games, free wine and cooking demonstrations and more. Advance tickets $5.00 on Eventbrite, $8 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free and there is free parking. Visit feastoflittleitaly.com.
December
NOV 2 LAGOONFEST LagoonFest celebrates one of the most picturesque waterways and estuaries in The Palm Beaches – Lake Worth Lagoon. Come enjoy this FREE event to discover what makes this Lagoon such a fantastic place to visit and a local treasure. Visit thepalmbeaches.com.
DEC 7 7:00AM UGLY SWEATER 5K & HOLIDAY FAMILY FEST We have a full family fun day planned including a 5K fun run for all ages, face painting, fun kids activities, a full bar (for the adults, of course), food vendors, photos with princesses, super heroes AND Santa may even make an appearance! Details at eventbrite.com.
NOV 9 HOLIDAY CRAFT FEST ON THE OCEAN Join us in Jupiter for another fantastic weekend craft festival. Shop handcrafted leather goods, paintings, photography, personalized products, glassworks, and much more-- all made in The USA! A Palm Beach favorite, this craft festival is not to be missed! Stroll along the scenic A1A and shop handmade fine crafts that suit every budget, while visiting with some of the nation’s best crafters. Get a jump start on holiday gifts at this fabulous free craft event. Learn more at artfestival.com.
DEC 7-8 WPB ARTS FESTIVAL The 4th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival presented by the Armory Art Center will feature juried, local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Scheduled at the perfect time for holiday shopping, the campus hosts space for 90 tents throughout the Armory’s campus. Festival will be held outdoors in the sculpture garden and in the parking lot. Learn more at thepalmbeaches.com
NOV 10 10:00AM-6:00PM PALM BEACH VEGFEST Always FREE admission, 100% vegan, lawn games, vegan food vendors, shopping, and more! Come enjoy the good vibes, play games, and spoil your taste buds with your favorite vegan treats. It’s not just food! There will be a variety of vendors selling yoga apparel, tea, essential oils, jewelry, skincare, and more. Bring a friend who loves eating, shopping, and lawn games! We have corn hole and giant jenga. Visit pbvegfest.com.
DEC 7 1:00PM-9:00PM ROYAL PALM BEACH WINTER FEST Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy the sounds from local school choirs, bands, and dance teams that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. A variety of holiday crafts and decorations will be abundant throughout the park and available for purchase from our many local vendors. The park will have great food as well as games & rides throughout the park in addition to the Free Kid’s Fun Zone. Remember, Santa will be stopping by for a visit,so don’t forget your camera! Learn more at pottcevents.com.
NOV 14 6:00PM-9:00PM CLEMATIS BY NIGHT Clematis by Night in West Palm Beach is a highly-popular, award-winning weekly concert series held every Thursday night year round. Featuring live music entertainment, food, drinks, shopping, happy hours, and the BEST social scene in West Palm Beach!
DEC 9 3:00PM PB INTL MINI MOVIE & FILM FEST Enjoy live screenings of category winners and Q&As, panel discussions from the entertainment community, networking with filmmakers, industry experts, producers and international celebrities. Visit eventbrite.com.
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BAR GU ID E Rooster’s Dark bar, attracts a fun party crowd 823 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL
Rhum Shak “Locals” kind of feel bar & music venue 802 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL
The Mad Hatter Welcoming Lake Worth hangout 1532 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL
Dirty Martini Modern martini bar and eatery Downtown Gardens 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Fort Dix Dive central 6205 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach, FL
Sweetwater Cool & friendly gastropub 1507 S Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL
Midnight Blue at Blue Front Cabaret/Vaudeville Show 1132 N Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL
Bamboo Room A great live music venue 25 S J Street Lake Worth, FL
The Blind Monk Chic, dimly lit tapas bar with affordable wines & small bites 410 Evernia St #107 Downtown, West Palm Beach, FL
O’Shea’s Irish Pub Great downtown Irish pub 531 Clematis Street Downtown, West Palm Beach, FL
Roxy’s Pub Lively Irish themed bar w/a rooftop view 309 Clematis Street Downtown, West Palm Beach, FL
Penny’s at the Duke 902 N Dixie Hwy Lantana, FL Thursdays at The Colony Thursday is ‘Boys Night’ 155 Hammond St. , Palm Beach, FL
Blue Martini Lounge Martinis, champagne & Live Music 550 S Rosemary Avenue Downtown, West Palm Beach, FL
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2019-20 EVENT SCHEDULE DEC 12-15 PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FEST Celebrity chefs and star-studded events makes this a foodie favorite in an Island paradise. Melt away your winter worries with an international menu of gastronomic delights in this 4-day, star-studded epicurean extravaganza. So, grab a napkin, pull up a front row seat and enjoy! Learn more at thepalmbeaches.com.
JAN 18-20 CRAFT, DRAFT & BITES Sample 150 of the best local, craft spirits and craft beers around at Craft, Draft & Bites 2019. Any way you want it, they will have it! Beer or spirits flights, full cocktails, cocktails on draft and of course wine! There will be local restaurants providing tasty menu items for purchase, an exclusive VIP area providing all inclusive food from III Forks PGA and beverages from Palm Beach Distillery and Five & 20 Spirits and a “Barrel Room” with super-premium and impossible to find craft spirits available for purchase in a cozy library styled lounge. Music will flow through the crowd while listening to the amazing bands playing continuously throughout the event. Learn more at downtownwpb.com.
DEC 13-15 GARDEN OF LIGHTS Mounts Botanical will once again be all a-twinkle on 12 sparkling evenings during the holiday season. Visitors will discover the magic of Mounts at night as thousands of jewel-toned lights illuminate and amplify the lush tropical foliage, majestic trees and signature structures along an easy-to-follow route throughout various garden areas.
JAN 20-25 9:00AM-10:00PM PB POETRY FESTIVAL Six days and evenings of extraordinary workshops, talks on craft, Q&As, panel discussions, readings, book signings, and social events with our award winning-faculty and special guests. Workshops are limited to twelve participants to focus on your work with serious writers of poetry and faculty leaders who are masters of the craft and renowned for their teaching. Learn more at bocacal.com.
Highlights include the massive, interactive Stickwork installation, Signature Ridge, Butterfly Garden and the Trellis Tunnel. It’s a magical way to light-up the holiday season for joyous visitors of every age, romantic disposition, and spiritual leaning. Learn more at mounts.org.
January
JAN 25-26 ART FEST ON THE GREEN Art Fest on the Green showcases extraordinary original works across many mediums by 65 artists from around the country. Awards for Excellence, totaling $2000. are presented to Artists for Best in Show, 1st,2nd,3rd, and Honorable Mentions.
JAN 17 FEB 20 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR Since 1912 each January, over a half million visitors enjoy 17 fun filled days at the South Florida Fair, one of Florida’s oldest and largest community events. Fairgoers are entertained by first class stage shows, national concert performances, sensational midway rides, unique shopping and the best of fair food.
Artists look forward to sharing their inspiration and artistic process with art enthusiasts and visitors through art demos and booth chats. This is a great opportunity to take home a fabulous original work of art and have a wonderful artist story to share.
Visitors experience educational and interactive experiences at historic Yesteryear Village, our award winning Agriplex, and each year are presented with a different themed exposition in our 80,000-square foot Exposition Center.
Live acoustic music on the Amphitheater Stage, Artist Demonstrations, Children’s Art Activity Tent, Food Trucks, and outstanding original art for sale create a wonderful interactive art experience for everyone. Learn more at wellingtonartsociety.org.
Five stages of continuous entertainment await you every year during South Florida Fair! The grounds attractions and educational shows in Yesteryear Village are sure to make your visit memorable. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit southfloridafair.com.
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE February
Vendors, Pirates, Mermaids and Ships, an interactive Kids’ Fun Zone and so much more. Visit pottcevents.com.
FEB 8 SOUTH FLORIDA GARLIC FEST “Still Stinkin’ After All These Years!” The “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida” returns for 21 years of garlicky goodness! The Internationally Award Winning Event continues the tradition of being “The” signature food and entertainment event in South Florida. Eat, drink & STINK with at John Prince Park in the funkiest little city of South Florida, Lake Worth Beach! Visit thepalmbeaches.com.
MAR 21-22 WELLINGTON BACON & BOURBON FEST The festival celebrates the most loved food in the universe, Bacon and the ultimate American made spirit, Bourbon. At the heart of our festivals is our commitment to creating fun-filled food lover community events featuring unique foods and beverages. Details at baconbourbonfest.com. MAR 28-29 12:00PM-6:00PM PALM BEACH PRIDE Palm Beach Pride is a two day festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community, equality and respect in a family friendly environment. The festival is located in Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth. The Palm Beach Pride Parade starts promptly at 11am on Sunday, March 29, 2020 and can be viewed on Lake Ave in Lake Worth. Palm Beach Pride takes place in Bryant Park in Lake Worth. Learn more at compassglcc.com.
FEB 13-18 THE PALM BEACH SHOW The Palm Beach Show remains the area’s only high-end showcase offering items spanning every genre, juxtaposing many periods and movements. Details at eventbrite.com. Feb 18 10:00am-5:00pm Artigras Fine Art Festival Experience the art of 300 national and local fine artists at one of the Top 50 ranked premier art shows in the nation. Shop, Eat, Drink and enjoy Live Entertainment, Artist Demonstrations, Emerging Artists and more. Kids & Families will have lots of FUN in the ArtiKids Zone sponsored by Hanley Foundation with Art Activities, Interactive Challenges, Bounce Games, Face Painting and photo ops. Visit artigras.org.
April APR 4-5 10:00AM-5:00PM CITYPLACE ART FAIR Featuring more than 100 artists’ tents, arranged gallery-style and filled with all mediums of fine art at this free, outdoor event. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more from the local and national artists who are on site to discuss their inspirations and processes for each handmade work. Visit artfestival.com.
Feb 22-23 Street Painting festival Join the tens of thousands of art lovers who will attend the Annual Festival over the weekend. With more than 600 artists on the pavement, music on the mainstage, restaurants, shops, festival food court and bistro, you’re sure to get caught up with the excitement. Visit streetpaintingfestivalinc.org.
APR 26 SWEET CORN FIESTA Sweet Corn Fiesta provides the attendees with the opportunity to enjoy local sweet corn and hot dogs, plus lots of local food vendors, live music all day, kids ride all day with wristband. Details at sweetcornfiesta.com.
March
MAR 14-15 ROYAL PALM BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL We invite you to join us for some of the freshest Seafood in South Florida and to enjoy a diverse variety of delectable dishes and tasty libations. The Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival will also play host to some great live entertainment, interesting exhibits and displays, an assortment of Arts and Craft
APR 30 - MAY 3 SUNFEST South Florida’s premier music festival where music meets the waterfront featuring over 50 bands on 3 stages. Details at sunfest.com.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
COMPASS, INC Promotes awareness of the caring nature of our diverse LGBT community. 201 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460 Phone: 561.533.9699 www.compassglcc.com PALM BEACH COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL West Palm Beach, FL 33402 (561) 586-0203 www.pbchrc.org MCC OF THE PALM BEACHES 4857 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL Phone: 561-775-5900 www.mccpalmbeach.org CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR MCC 2011 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 www.churchofoursaviormcc.org FOUNDCARE 2330 S. Congress Ave. Palm Springs, FL 33406 Phone: 561-432-5849 www.foundcare.org
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AESTHETIC SERVICES Pure Wellness Therapy........................................... 12
HOTEL Marriot Courtyard................................................... 17
ANNUITIES Senior Needs Advisor............................................. 17
IRRIGATION Evergreen Sprinklers & Landscaping Services.......... 5
AUTO DEALERSHIP Southern 441 Nissan | Greenacres Nissan............ 6-7
LANDSCAPE SERVICES Evergreen Sprinklers & Landscaping Services.......... 5
CABINETRY CL Kitchens Baths & Closets.................................... 15
LIFE INSURANCE / LONG TERM CARE Senior Needs Advisor............................................. 17
CLEANING SERVICES American Cleaning Contractors................................ 5
MEDICARE/ INSURANCE PLANNING Senior Needs Advisor............................................. 17
COSMETIC DENTISTRY Premier Dentistry..................................................... 9
OUTDOOR KITCHENS CL Kitchens Bath & Closets..................................... 15
CUSTOM CLOSETS CL Kitchens Bath & Closets..................................... 15
PERSONAL INJURY Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley P.A.................................... back inside cover
DENTAL Premier Dentistry..................................................... 9
PLUMBING Dee Maria Plumbing, Inc.......................................... 1
DENTIST Palm Beach Dental Spa.......................................... 19
REAL ESTATE Alberto Lopez- United Realty Group....................... 13
FILLERS Premier Dentistry..................................................... 9
SPRINKLERS Evergreen Sprinklers & Landscaping Services.......... 5
HOME REMODELING Leading Edge Homes Inc.......................................... 3
TAX ATTORNEY Law Offices of Michael A. Lampert........front cover, 11
HOTEL Hilton Palm Beach Airport...................................... 13
WEIGHT LOSS Pure Wellness Therapy........................................... 12
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