Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, Delray Beach, FL

A variety of special events and festivals take place at Old School Square throughout the year.  Some are presented by Old School Square, the Cornell Museum or Crest Theatre. Others are presented by local/regional organizations.  Old School Square also presents outdoor concerts at the Entertainment Pavilion.

May 3, 2008
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
11 a.m.-10 p.m. $10 adults; children under 5 free.  A family event with live music, traditional foods, games, traditional dances, and Chihuahua races!  Presented by the Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance.

May 6-11, 2008
Delray Beach Film Festival
Screenings in the Crest Theatre, Delray Beach Public Library, Delray Beach Community Center and other downtown locations.  For more information, visit www.delraybeachfilmfestival.com.

May 18, 2008
Haitian Flag Day Festival
12noon-10 p.m.; $13 general, $8 for students with ID, free for children under 5. Family activities, music, arts & crafts, Caribbean food, games, poetry, rides, dancing, awards. Presented by Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice in celebration of Haitian Heritage Month.

June 14 & 15, 2008
2nd Annual Kindness Fest
Sat., noon-11 pm, Sun., noon-7 pm; local and national act entertainment; food; bar; vendors. Tickets $20. Call 561-279-0907.

January 19-24, 2009 - Palm Beach Poetry Festival
(Crest Theatre at Old School Square)
The 5th annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival will present poetry readings and workshops featuring an impressive line-up of national, award-winning poets. For specific event information, visit www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

February 13-15, 2009 - 10th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest
(Old School Square Pavilion and Grounds)
This three-day garlic extravaganza focuses on gourmet food, great entertainment, family fun and, of course, cooking and eating garlic! Enjoy national acts, Garlic Oasis Bar, merchant area and live cooking competitions in the Garlic Chef stadium. Visit www.dbgarlicfest.com for more!