A West Palm-raised pop-rock siren returns for a hometown concert DELRAY BEACH, new exhibits are unveiled for Delray’s First Friday Art Walk, and a sci-fi masterpiece opens in Lake Worth Beach. Plus, a Jerry Garcia birthday bash and more in your week ahead.

WEDNESDAY

What: Cassadee Pope

Where: Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach

When: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 for General Admission, $70 for VIP, which includes a meet-and-greet and a tour poster.

Contact: 561/832-9999, sub-culture.org/locations/respectable-street

Cassadee Pope, known for her energetic and heartfelt performances, is set to deliver an especially emotional show at her hometown venue. A native of West Palm Beach, Pope rose to fame after co-founding the influential but short-lived pop-punk band Hey Monday. Her career took a turn when she competed in the third season of “The Voice,” where she was mentored by Blake Shelton.

This experience led her to explore a modern country sound, culminating in her chart-topping solo debut, Frame by Frame, in 2013. However, Pope recently announced her departure from country music, citing political reasons and a desire to return to her roots in pop-rock. Her latest album, Hereditary, features infectious pop-rock anthems that she will showcase at this concert, with opening acts by The Foxies and Natalie Taylar.

THRUSDAY:

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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

Jerome John Garcia, born on August 1, 1942, and passing away at the age of 53 in 1995, left an indelible mark on the music world. As the lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead, Garcia played over 2,300 concerts, creating one of the most legendary careers in rock history. He is credited with essentially inventing the modern jam band genre and composing iconic tracks like “Uncle John’s Band” and “Dark Star.”

His philosophy of never performing a song the same way twice fostered a culture of improvisation and unique experiences at every show. In South Florida, the band Crazy Fingers has kept Garcia’s legacy alive, faithfully performing his greatest hits and more, ensuring that his pioneering spirit continues to inspire.

FRIDAY

What: First Friday Art Walk

Where: Downtown Delray Beach

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 561/243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com

The first Friday of each month is a special occasion in downtown Delray Beach, where 14 art venues keep their doors open late, offering a unique blend of world-class art, wine, and quick bites. At the Arts Warehouse, this Friday will feature opening receptions for two solo exhibitions: Katya Neptune’s “Echoes Unveiled,” showcasing large-scale mixed-media photo transfers of women and children photographed in Rwanda in 2012 and 2014, and “Coming Home” by Dominique Denis, an exhibition reflecting on the artist’s childhood, heritage, and experiences as a Haitian-born individual.

Meanwhile, the Cornell Art Museum continues to exhibit “Central American Modernism” and “Oceana Phenomena,” and Arts Garage’s gallery is presenting the local photography exhibit “Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder” along with solo works by existential painter Hal Yaskulka.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

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

One of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, “The Beast” has been praised for its bold science-fiction concept and what many consider a career-defining performance by lead actress Léa Seydoux. Directed by enfant terrible Bertrand Bonello (“Nocturama”), this French-Canadian co-production is set in a dystopian future where emotions are seen as a threat in an A.I.-dominated world. To “purify” her DNA,

Seydoux’s character undergoes a procedure that transports her to two of her past lives—one in Belle Époque Paris and the other in 2014 Los Angeles—where she encounters different versions of a similarly troubled soul. This thrilling film, with its unique premise and innovative time-hopping narrative, will be shown at Lake Worth Playhouse for one weekend only.

SATURDAY

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

Emo, once considered punk’s overly sensitive cousin, has seen a resurgence, from emo-centric music festivals to comeback albums from key bands in the genre. While the term “emo” is broad—covering everything from pop-punk to post-hardcore—it is characterized by lyrics full of emotion, angst, and earnestness.

This special karaoke night at The Banyan Live gives fans a chance to sing their favorite emo anthems in front of a live band. Whether you’re into Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, or other similar bands, this event offers a chance to relive the hits that resonate with you. Grab the mic and pour your heart out—save the tears for later!