Special Events
Special Events at Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, Delray Beach, FloridaA 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.
Art and Photography Meet-Ups
Join our Meet-Up groups and get in on some great art opportunities and photo excursions! For more information, go to:
Meetup.com/Art-Out-of-School
Meetup.com/Photography-The-Art-of-Seeing
Meetup.com/Plein-Air-Painters-at-Delray-Beach
October 14-December 30, 2011
FREE FRIDAY CONCERTS @ THE OSS PAVILION
A Mix of Music for the Masses
Come out for some of South Florida's best bands, EVERY Friday.
7 p.m. food and bar open, 7:30-10:30 p.m. concert
Free admission
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Cash bar, food trucks, rental chairs available.
No pets or outside food or beverage, please!
Rain or shine (no rain dates). Dates and bands subject to change without notice.
CONCERT LINE-UP:
Thanks to our concert sponsors!
October 28-30, 2011 - Orchids on the Square
Old School Square Gymnasium
Friday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; $5 admission
The Delray Beach Orchid Society presents their annual show and sale featuring orchid vendors, potting supplies, dazzling orchid displays and raffle prizes.
October 29 & 30, 2011 - Art in the Square
Old School Square grounds
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm
FREE admission. This juried fine art and craft show will feature museum-quality works by 120 artists. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Southern Florida and Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. Produced by RPG Productions; for more information, visit www.artfestivals4you.com.
November 17-19, 2011 - Southern Handcraft Society Holiday Craft Show
Old School Square Gymnasium
Thursday, 1-9pm; Friday, 9am-8pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm; free admission
The Pineapple Grove Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society presents a juried craft show featuring a variety of handmade gifts, jewelry, ornaments and other home decor.
November 26, 2011 - Trash & Treasure Yard Sale
Old School Square grounds
Saturday, 8 am-2 pm; free admission
Shop for previously loved items and handcrafted treasures; vendor booths include local residents, artisans, crafters and area non-profits.
For information on reserving booth space, download the flyer or email volunteer@oldschool.org.
December 3, 2011 - School of Art & Photography Open House
Old School Square School of Art & Photography, Crest Theatre classrooms
1:30-4:30 pm
Free admission. Meet our instructors and learn about art and photography classes for adults and kids. Questions? Call our education department at 561-243-7922, ext. 317 or email
January 16-21, 2011 - 8th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival
Crest Theatre, event times vary; tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students.
Featuring 11 of the most important, award-winning poets of our time. Readings, Craft Talks, bookstore and much more!
Saturday, January 21 - Poetry Coffee House and Party
Vintage Gymnasium, 9 pm-midnight, tickets $12/$10/$8. Performance poetry by actress/solo performer/writer/director and native New Yorker, VANESSA HIDARY (aka “The Hebrew Mamita”) and JAMAAL MAY, a Cave Canem Fellow, Callaloo Fellow, author of a poetry chapbook, The God Engine (Pudding House Press, 2009) and editor of the Organic Weapon Arts Chapbook Series. For more visit www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
Purchase tickets online OR, to avoid the internet fee, please call the Crest Theatre Box Office at 561-243-7922, ext. 1.