“June is Bustin' Out All Over” in Downtown Lake Worth Get Ready for Summer

Lake Worth, Downtown, becomes so accessible in June. As the crowds of snowbirds flock North, the city relaxes, as the cafes and restaurants overflow with locals and local color. Parking is still free throughout the town, luring lots of lingering visitors to the quaint streets, art galleries and shops. Fridays and Saturdays are packed with street sales, music, great art and an amazing variety of foods. New restaurants are opening in June. Street performers spring up throughout the town. Shows are busy and buzzing, Time to come down and soak up the atmosphere.

J Street in Downtown Lake Worth is rapidly becoming South Florida's Greenwich Village. On South J Street, The Bamboo Room is one of the regions most prestigious music venues. Coastars coffee shop has regular “open mics” and emerging artist art shows. Propaganda presents cutting edge bands on a regular basis. Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery can be counted on for some of the areas finest musicians at their art openings every first and third Friday. Top Five Records, a real record store and a rare and special find in any community, has the wonderful and collectible vinyls so many prefer to today CD’s and MP3s. Callaros, one of Lake Worth's finest bistros, is located at the corner of J Street and Lake Avenue. Joining the growing scene on South J Street is Excelsior!, Lake Worth's first comic book and toy emporium. Located at 16 1/2 South J Street, they hold role playing games and collectable card playing tournaments every Friday at 5:30 and all day Saturday. Nerd Trivia and game board nights are being planned. Look for mini comic book and gaming conventions held on a regular basis. You name it and they will create it for you.

Across Lake Avenue on North J Street, visit the re-invented Rhum Shak with its lively crowd and great bands. Stroll on down the street to Rudy's Wine Bar, an intimate setting with wonderful music. Coming soon will be an artist studio and gallery.

The Lake Worth Playhouse presents Willy Wonka Jr., a summer camp program culminating in a theater production. Camp runs from June 9-28^th , Monday-Friday, 9-3. Performance dates are June 26-28.

The Stonzek Movie Theater shows independent and rare films seen nowhere else in the county. Call 561-586-6410 for listings and schedules.

Across the street from the Lake Worth Playhouse, Palm Beach Home Interiors at 716 Lake Avenue, will be adding Art and Design to its name, under new ownership.

Third Eye Production brings TOGAFEST to Lake Worth on Saturday, June 21. Get your tickets at South Shore Tavern, and tour 4 amazing stops in your favorite bed sheet. Friends, Food, Fun and Togas. $8 for pre-event tickets. $12 at the door. 

Stanley Switkes will be featured artists at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 South J Street on Friday, June 6^th. “Everybody Must Get Stoned,” features the stone carvings of this “Young at Art,” 90 year old stone carver.  Stanley will be demonstrating the stages of stone carving, and will have an array of new works to present.

Kathleen Kirschner will be the featured artist on Friday, June 20th.  Many of Kathleen’s works are created with the exotic fronds, woods and grasses of our native environment. She adds paintings and exquisitely crafted pillows to her exhibits, as well.  Music and good food are a part of every opening at the gallery.  Events run from 6-10PM and are free to the public.

Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion Monday, June 9 on the PNC Bank parking lot next to South Shores Tavern. 

Lake Worth is planning its major 4th of July Extravaganza. Start off next month with an Old Fashioned Celebration in an Old Fashioned Town.  Join Lake Worth for:

Lake Worth Annual Raft Race: Art on the Water sponsored by the Presidents' Council of Neighborhood Associations

A water extravaganza in the Intracoastal Waterway

Lake Avenue of the Americas Showcase

Fireworks at 9PM

Lazer Light Show at 9:45 PM

Children’s attractions- wet and dry

Music in the Cultural Plaza til 11:00 PM

And lots more

The Merchants of Downtown is a group that meets weekly to make Downtown Lake Worth a welcoming destination for neighbors and visitors alike.  The MOD Squad, as they fondly refer to themselves, organizes block by block bringing activity, unity and camaraderie to the Downtown corridor.  For additional information contact JClay6@aol.com .