Upcoming Events: Music, Art, and Film Highlights: Cassadee Pope’s Hometown Performance
Catch a highly anticipated, emotionally charged performance by the dynamic Cassadee Pope at her hometown show. A native of West Palm Beach, Pope first gained fame as a standout on Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor before making an early exit. She initially rose to prominence as a co-founder of the influential pop-punk band Hey Monday. Her career took a pivotal turn during the third season of The Voice, where she was mentored by Blake Shelton.
Cassadee Pope
Cassadee Pope Under Shelton’s guidance, Pope won the season and shifted her musical style towards a modern country sound, achieving significant success with her 2013 solo debut, Frame by Frame. However, Pope recently announced her departure from country music due to various personal and political reasons. Her latest album, Hereditary, marks a return to pop-rock anthems. This week, Pope will showcase her new material in all its energetic glory, following opening sets by The Foxies and Natalie Taylar.
THURSDAY
Crazy Fingers: Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration
- What: Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration
- Where: Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton
- When: 7 p.m.
- Cost: $20-$25
- Contact: 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com
Cassadee Pope Celebrate the birthday of the legendary Jerry Garcia at Funky Biscuit. Born on August 1, 1942, Garcia left an indelible mark on rock music as the lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead. Known for his innovative approach to jam band music and timeless classics like “Uncle John’s Band” and “Dark Star,” Garcia’s influence continues to resonate. Despite his untimely passing in 1995 at the age of 53, his legacy endures through bands like Crazy Fingers, who honor his pioneering spirit. This performance will feature some of Garcia’s greatest hits, capturing the essence of his influential career.
FRIDAY
Arts Warehouse: First Friday Art Walk
- What: First Friday Art Walk
- Where: Downtown Delray Beach
- When: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 561/243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com
Experience the vibrant art scene of downtown Cassadee Pope Delray Beach during the First Friday Art Walk. This monthly event sees 14 art spaces stay open late, offering a variety of art exhibitions, wine, and light refreshments. At Arts Warehouse, the evening will feature two solo exhibitions: Katya Neptune’s “Echoes Unveiled,” showcasing mixed-media photo transfers of women and children from Rwanda, and Dominique Denis’s “Coming Home,” reflecting her Haitian heritage through abstract works. Additionally, the Cornell Art Museum will have ongoing exhibits like “Central American Modernism” and “Oceana Phenomena,” while Arts Garage presents “Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder” and solo pieces by existential painter Hal Yaskulka.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
Screenings of “The Beast”
- What: Screenings of “The Beast”
- Where: Lake Worth Playhouse’s Stonzek Theatre, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach
- When: 6 p.m. Friday; 1, 4, and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: $9
- Contact: 561/296-9382, lakeworthplayhouse.org
Cassadee Pope Don’t miss the acclaimed film “The Beast,” which has garnered praise for its bold science-fiction concept and Lea Seydoux’s standout performance. Directed by Bertrand Bonello, known for his provocative style, the film is set in a dystopian future where emotions are suppressed by an A.I.-controlled society. Seydoux’s character undergoes a genetic “purification” process, which transports her to past lives in Belle Époque Paris and 2014 Los Angeles, where she experiences different facets of love. The film’s inventive narrative and thrilling premise make it a must-see during its limited run at Lake Worth Playhouse.
SATURDAY
Emo Night Karaoke
- What: Emo Night Karaoke
- Where: The Banyan Live, 8199 Southern Blvd., Suite B, West Palm Beach
- When: 9 p.m.
- Cost: $15
- Contact: 561/855-0626, thebanyanlive.com
Cassadee Pope Emo Night Karaoke at The Banyan Live is the perfect opportunity for fans of emo and pop-punk to sing their hearts out. Emo music has seen a resurgence in popularity, and this karaoke event celebrates its emotional and earnest lyrics. Perform your favorite hits from bands like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, and Paramore. With a live band backing up the performances, this night promises to be a cathartic and nostalgic experience for all attendees.
