MIX MINGLE & CONNECT: Come out and meet our team as the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society hosts networking and light hors’deuves, Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30 7:30 p.m., at the Southern Spice & Majestic Ash Lounge, 407 Northwood Rd. West Palm Beach.

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TRAVELING WITH DENELLA RI’CHARD: “Cruising the World of Endless Possibilities” is a one-hour cruise special airing in national syndication through Oct. 13, charting a course from the cozy charm of intimate ships to the awe-inspiring beauty of hidden gems and iconic landscapes, promising an insider’s perspective on the endless possibilities of cruising. Visit gfntv.com/episodes/traveling-with-denellarichard-cruise-special/ to watch. Stay engaged with the show on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates.

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ALI SIDDIQ – I GOT A STORY TO TELL: Tickets are on sale for the stand-up comedian and public speaker, coming to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach for one show only, Sept. 20. Ali Siddiq’s unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. He gained fame when he appeared on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Live From Gotham.” In 2013 he was named Comedy Central’s "#1 Comic to Watch." Purchase tickets online at kravis.org, by calling 561-832-7469 or during regular box office hours.

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ZAFEM TAKE-OVER MIAMI CONCERT: Don’t miss out on this incredible show that everyone is talking about, Sept. 20, 6-11 p.m., Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59 Ter. Miami. Grab your tickets before it’s too late! Visit Eventbrite.com.

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THE BLUE GALA: Hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6 p.m., Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Major keynote speaker to be announced, tickets on sale at thebluegalamia.com.

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MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL: Join us at the Town of Lake Park to experience a showcase of culture through art, food, music, dance, and fashion, Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 – 6 p.m., Kelsey Park, 601 U.S. Hwy. 1, Lake Park. Admission and parking free, calling all performers and vendors. Visit Eventbrite.com.

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LAKE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Join Dorothy Taylor as she walks you through her last 35 years of memories and things that affected life in Lake Park, Monday, Sept. 23, doors open 6:30 p.m., free and open to the public, refreshments served.

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YOUTH ART & TECH WORKSHOPS: The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) is hosting a series for young students to explore the intersection of art and technology, Sept. 24, Allapattah Branch Library. Visit jmperezfamilyfoundation.org.

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CANDIDATES FORUM: The Urban League of Palm Beach County, WPTV News Channel 5, When We All Vote, and the League of Women Voters Palm Beach County invite you to the General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m., at the Palm Beach State College Duncan Theater, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates and learn about their platforms for the upcoming election. Call us at 561-833-1461 or email sjohnson@ulpbc.org.

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DIVINE 9 “DESTINATION FREEDOM”: Join the Friends of the African-American Research Library & Research Center and represent your sorority and fraternity, with cocktails and appetizers at the set it off party, Sept. 27, 2650 NW 6th St. Fort Lauderdale. Originally scheduled for June 15, the relaunched event will recognize those who have already paid. Call 954-260-7757 or 954-701-4889.

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JESUS HOPPED THE "A" TRAIN: Opening Thursday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, Tickets at Eventbrite.com or call 305-638-6771. Witness a thrilling revival of the intense prison drama by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, exploring the American justice system, religion and morality. Set in the lockdown wing of Rikers Island prison in New York City, the themes include race and class, moral responsibility, and the grey area of human behavior and psychology. Critics describe the play as a powerful and poignant portrayal of prison life, where the actors vividly and darkly depict the complex themes and characters.

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NEW HORIZONS GALA: The pioneering community mental health center and leader in mental health care celebrates its 50th anniversary on Oct. 4, 7 p.m. – midnight at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. The milestone event will celebrate five decades of essential mental health services, innovative treatment programs, and life-changing support to individuals and families. Attire: evening wear. Tickets available at Eventbrite/New Horizons Golden Jubilee or by calling 305506-5219.

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AMERICOLOR: Palm Beach Atlantic University hosts the Urban Color Fields exhibition featuring the works of street photographer Dennis Church, known for his vibrant and dynamic street photography, on view through Oct. 4, 2024, at the Tauni De Lesseps Art Gallery in The Warren Library, 300 Pembroke Pl., West Palm Beach. Opening reception Sept. 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m., with discussion led by the artist. Visitors are invited to join the conversation and to explore the unexpected meanings and connections in the work. Parking in regular campus lots free after 6 p.m. Visit library.pba.edu.

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BEACH BALL 2024: The YMCA of South Florida kicks off the fall season with its annual event presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. The Beach Ball benefits the water safety and drowning prevention programs at the YMCA. Visit ymcasouthflorida.org/beach-ball/ 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.

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THE HOUSE STILL STANDS”: Commemoration Reception and preview of the 100th anniversary of The Spady House, and closing reception for “Portrait of Ozie Franklin Youngblood: A Man of the 20th Century.” Featuring an artist’s talk with Serge Strosberg, portrait viewing and light refreshments, Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Spady Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Cost $20, register at spadymuseum.com/events-timeline/ or call 561-279-8883.

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LIVE AMPLIFIED! The Raymond F. Kravis Center, Palm Beach County’s #1 entertainment venue has announced its exciting 2024-2025 season, an ovationworthy lineup of award-winning shows, world-class artists and powerful performances to appeal to audiences of all ages. In addition to performances in the 2,195-seat Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, the Kravis Center will present a diverse array of drama, music and dance in the intimate 285-seat Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse and the flexible 300-seat Helen K. Persson Hall. Tickets for the newly announced 2024 – 2025 season presentations (excluding individual tickets for certain Kravis on Broadway shows) will go on sale to the public online at kravis.org starting Oct. 5 at noon. Guests may purchase their tickets online at the Kravis Center’s official website kravis.org; by calling the Kravis Center box office at 561-832-7469, or in person at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach during box office hours Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit kravis.org/performance-calendar for the 2024 – 2025 season lineup.

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MORE MOCA: The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami presents new group exhibition from permanent collection, “World Discovered Under Other Skies” and “Dwelling on the Invisible,” as Haitian-born artist Manuel Mathieu makes U.S. debut with two shows, on view through Oct. 6. Visit mocanomi.org.