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Wednesday starts with a midday foreign-policy lecture and two performances of "Orphans" at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, a matinee and an evening show. Around sunset, you can do tai chi among the trees at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary or climb the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, then finish the night with trivia at Harbourside Place. For families, there's a wildlife storytime at Busch, three library programs and plenty of Halloween fun at The Gardens Mall.
For Adults
OLLI at FAU Lecture: "The Indispensable Nation"
Dr. Paul du Quenoy traces how American foreign policy has changed over time in this midday talk at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on FAU's Jupiter campus. Register ahead.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon–1:30 p.m.
Where: OLLI at FAU Jupiter, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $38; register through OLLI (561-297-3185 or online).
Contact: 561-799-8667 · [email protected]
Source: Town of Jupiter calendar
"Orphans" at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The Maltz offers two chances on Wednesday to see Lyle Kessler's "Orphans," the story of two brothers in a Philadelphia rowhouse whose lives are upended by a kidnapping gone wrong. The theatre notes adult language and depictions of racial prejudice.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (the show runs through Nov. 8)
Where: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Tickets from $50 through the Maltz box office.
Contact: Box office 561-575-2223 · jupitertheatre.org
Source: Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Orphans
GardensArt Reception: Judy Gaggero's "Imaginature"
Palm Beach Gardens' GardensArt program hosts a reception for artist Judy Gaggero, whose ink and alcohol show "Imaginature" hangs at the Burns Road Community Center until Oct. 30. It's a chance to see the work and meet the artist before the exhibit comes down.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30–7 p.m.
Where: Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: Free and open to the public.
Contact: 561-630-1100 (center) · GardensArt 561-630-1104
Tai Chi in the Wild
Local holistic physician Dr. Keith Cini leads an hour of slow, flowing tai chi outdoors at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Anyone can join. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6–7 p.m.
Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $20 per person; advance registration required, and spaces are limited.
Contact: 561-575-3399
Lighthouse Sunset Tour
Climb the 105 steps of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for panoramic sunset views and a dose of local history on this hour-long evening tour. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall, and kids must come with an adult. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in. If it rains, the tour is rescheduled.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $25 per person, $20 for Lighthouse members. Tickets must be bought in advance on the lighthouse website and are non-refundable.
Contact: 561-747-8380 · [email protected]
Think & Drink Trivia at Subculture Coffee
Bring a team to Harbourside Place for the weekly trivia night at Subculture Coffee, hosted by Think & Drink Trivia.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Subculture Coffee, Harbourside Place, 107 Front St., Jupiter
Cost/registration: No cost or registration listed.
Contact: Harbourside Place 561-935-9533
Tide Pool: Kids & Family
Batty Manor Pop-Up House
The Gardens Mall's Halloween pop-up house in the Grand Court looks spooky but isn't scary, so it works for little ones. It's open during mall hours through Halloween.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (mall hours)
Where: The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No admission details listed.
Contact: 561-775-7750 · thegardensmall.com
Tiny Tales Storytime at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Busch's weekly Wednesday storytime pairs wildlife-themed books with up-close visits from the sanctuary's animal ambassadors. It's in the Educational Discovery Center.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.
Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Educational Discovery Center, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Sanctuary admission is by donation. No registration listed.
Contact: 561-575-3399
Tiny Tots
One- and two-year-olds get a half hour of stories, songs and movement at the Gardens Branch.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, Storytime Room, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No registration listed.
Contact: Children and Teen Services, 561-626-6133
Source: Palm Beach County Library System
Curious Little Monkeys Storytime
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 explore a new Curious George adventure each week at this Jupiter library storytime. Register only the children taking part, and check in at the Children's Desk a few minutes early. Unclaimed spots go to the standby list five minutes after the start.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Registration required; call or visit the branch.
Contact: 561-744-2301
Source: Palm Beach County Library System
Boogah & Hoogah's Haunted House Party
Children's entertainers Boogah & Hoogah lead a silly Halloween sing-along and act-along show for all ages, every day at 1 p.m. through Oct. 31. Walk-ins are welcome.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.
Where: The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No admission details listed; walk-ins welcome.
Contact: 561-775-7750 · thegardensmall.com
Ooey Gooey Ghosts
Kids ages 5 to 11 make cute ghost window clings to decorate for Halloween at this after-school craft.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:15–4 p.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, Storytime Room, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No registration listed.
Contact: Children and Teen Services, 561-626-6133
Source: Palm Beach County Library System
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