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Looking for fun things to do this weekend Jan. 19-21? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz
Palm Beach Post

It's officially winter in South Florida and though you won't be building snowmen or hitting the slopes, you will be able to enjoy outdoor activities without having to layer up or even wear a jacket most of the time. This is the time to venture outside enjoy festivals, greenmarkets and the area's incredible entertainment. This weekend get your rock n' roll/jam band fix with Crazy Fingers in Royal Palm Beach and True Rumours at the Warehouse District, learn the ins and outs of Sunshine State gardening at Mounts Botanical Garden and check out the 36th Annual Boca Fest.

In addition to the top five events listed there's always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County's waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we've curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 55 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.

1. Winter Concert Nights featuring Crazy Fingers, Royal Palm Beach

The Grateful Dead tribute band Crazy Fingers will play at Commons Park on Friday, Jan. 19 as part of Royal Palm Beach's Winter Concert Nights series.

This Grateful Dead tribute band will keep the night hopping in Royal Palm Beach with one classic after another and plenty of extended jams. There will also be multiple food trucks to supply those food and beverage desires.

The event is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Free. Information: royalpalmbeachfl.gov

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2. Newcomer’s guide for gardening in Florida at Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

Garden designer Nada Vergili will teach you what to plant where and when in the class: Newcomer’s Guide for Gardening in Florida at Mounts Botanical Garden.

In this informative class, garden designer Nada Vergili will take you on tour through Mounts Botanical Garden, discuss which plants thrive in a sub-tropical climate, how to improve soil quality, what to plant in sun/shade (or a little bit of both), and how to avoid common mistakes people make when moving to South Florida.

This class will be held 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 19. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Members $25, nonmembers $35. Class size limited, registration required. Information: mounts.org

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3. Art, pottery, jewelry and more at Boca Fest

The 36th Annual Boca Fest will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21 at Town Center at Boca Raton.

This 36-year tradition comes to Town Center at Boca Raton with more than 150 of the nation’s top fine artists, featuring a breathtaking array of high-end works including sculpture, paintings, mixed media, hand-forged jewelry, pottery and more.

The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Free. Information: artfestival.com

4. The Symphonia at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre, Boca Raton

Alastair Willis

The Symphonia, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, will present the third concert of its "Journey to Discover" earth and environment-themed season. It will be led by the group's principal conductor Alastair Willis. Willis is a Grammy-nominated conductor who has guest conducted for orchestras around the world.

The event is 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Countess de Hoernle Theatre, Spanish River High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $55. Students with ID $10. Information: thesymphonia.org

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5. Rock Around the Warehouse District with True Rumours, West Palm Beach

Enjoy live music at the Warehouse District in West Palm Beach. The complex has multiple restaurants, shops, Steel Tie Spirits and Steam Horse Brewing Co.

Let this Fleetwood Mac Tribute band take you back to a time of great music, along with flowing scarves, shawls and dance moves. Enjoy one classic after another including "Go Your Own Way," "Gypsy," "Dreams," "Gold Dust Woman," "Hold Me" and more.

The show is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Complimentary valet parking available. Registration Information: thedistrictwpb.com

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.