Our Holiday Kaleidoscope celebrates art, culture and the holidays from around the world
From November 20th through December 26th, please join us for 6 weeks of international themed events, activities and festive fanfare to celebrate art, culture and the holidays from around the world in Downtown West Palm Beach. During the seasonal celebration, enjoy a variety of events, shopping, beautiful canopy lights on Clematis St., and 100 spectacular cultural trees that will decorate Clematis St. and Centennial Square.
Event Lineup:
Friday Holiday Jazz
Every Friday November 20th – December 18th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Holiday Jazz at Centennial Square with catering by Pistache French Bistro. Holiday Jazz is sponsored by Bacardi Rum and Home World Decor. Holiday Jazz from Joy Productions will fill the evening with performances by:
Friday, November 20th: Jesse Jones Jr Quartet
Friday, November 27th: The Magic City Jazz Band
Friday, December 4th: The Joey Gilmore Jazz Band
Friday, December 11th: The Phil Jazz Band Featuring Paul Williams
Friday, December 18th: Dr “J” and Company Featuring Dr. “J”
Corporate tables with catering service is available for those wishing to enjoy a perfect holiday evening! Corporate tables include specialized table service, rum or wine, cheese platter, delicious bites and much more. Call 833-8873 to book a table or for more information.
International Taste
Saturday, November 21st, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Enjoy a taste from around the world on the 200 block of Clematis St. Downtown businesses will offer delicious samples for $5 under the elegant canopy lights, a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Restaurant samplings by Forte, Leila, Rocco’s Tacos, Grease Burger Bar, Reef Road Rum Bar and more! Music by Son Columbia will fill the evening air and Pistache will cater at Centennial Square. There will be additional entertainment and beautiful surprises! Call 833-8873 for details.
“HollyDays”
Saturdays, November 21st, November 28th, December 5th, December 12th, and December 19th, 11am – 2pm
Free holiday fun for kids at Centennial Square. Enjoy ‘reindeer rides’, petting zoo, face painting, cultural entertainment, activities by Resource Depot, pizza by Pizza Girls, letter writing to Santa and Santa himself! Entertainment schedule includes:
Saturday, November 21st:
11am – Suzuki School of Music
11:30am – Universal Atmosphere Dance Studio
12pm – Florida Dance Conservatory
12:30pm – Dreyfoos Art Club
1:30pm – Histario Latino Cultural Alliance Inc.
Saturday, December 12th:
11am – Families That Care – Apostolic Dancers
11:30am – Families That Care – Swat Stepper
12pm – Florida Dance Conservatory
12:30pm – High School Reflections
1pm – Pleasant City Beacon Center
1:30pm – Belvedere Elementary Bee Hot Steppers
Saturday, December 19th
11am – Families That Care Apostolic Dancers
11:30am – Families That Care Swat Steppers
12pm – Suzuki School of Music
12:30pm – City of Greenacres Youth Program – Dynamic Beat
1pm – Pleasant City Beacon
1:30pm – Royal Palm Elementary School – Solid Gold Strutters
Call 833-8873 for details.
Holiday Movies at the Library
Saturdays, November 28th – December 19th, 2:30pm
Free viewing of Holiday Movies in the West Palm Beach Public Library at 411 Clematis St. in the Auditorium.
Movie schedule includes:
Saturday, November 28th: Polar Express
Saturday, December 5th: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Saturday, December 12th: Charlie Brown Christmas
Saturday, December 19th: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Popcorn will be available. Call 868-7787 for details.
Polar Express
Friday, December 4th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Kids hop on board the Polar Express for a magical ride to the north pole where they may meet Santa and play Reindeer games. For Pre-K through elementary-aged children. For details, please call, 868-7703.
Dr. Feelgood’s and Rocco’s Tacos Toys for Tots Block Party
Saturday, December 5th, 6 pm- 4 am
This event is an action packed fundraiser for Toys for Tots Foundation. Enjoy live music and much more on the 200 block of Clematis St. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift. For details, please call 833-6500.
Saturday Entertainment
Saturdays, December 12th – December 26th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Spectacular live entertainment at Centennial Square with catering by Pistache. Sponsored by Home World Decor and Bacardi Rum
Saturday, December 12th: SAM
Saturday, December 19th: Chris McCarty
Saturday, December 12th: Rockette Themed Drag Show – Perfect for those ready to celebrate the departure of holiday guests!
Corporate tables with catering service is available for those wishing to enjoy a perfect holiday evening! Corporate tables include specialized table service, rum or wine, cheese platter, delicious bites and much more. Call 833-8873 to book a table or for more information.
City of West Palm Beach Employee Choral Group 2009 Holiday Presentation
Thursday, December 17th, noon – 1:15pm & 1:15pm – 2:30pm (two presentations)
Performance by the City of West Palm Beach Employee Choral Group in the West Palm Beach Library’s Auditorium at 411 Clematis St.
Clematis Countdown
Friday, December 31st
Downtown lights up with activities, dining and nonstop entertainment to ring in the new year. Visit www.clematiscountdown.com for details.
