Things To Do: Movies, music, pups and more
1. NEVER FORGET
9/11 20th Anniversary Movie Series featuring "United 93" and "Reign Over Me,"
Mandel Public Library
"United 93," a docudrama about Flight 93 in which determined passengers battled the hijackers and "Reign Over Me," a film about man who lost his family in the September 11 attack and finds comfort in an old friendship, will be shown on Saturday.
Showings "United 93" 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, "Reign Over Me" 1 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday. 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Registration required. Information: 561-868-7701; wpbcitylibrary.org
2. WATCH, RELAX
Screen on the Green featuring "The Croods,"
Downtown West Palm Beach, The Great Lawn
Enjoy some fresh air and this family-friendly, animated movie featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone and more.
The event is 6:30 to 10 p.m. tonight. 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org
3. PLANTS, POOCHES
Dogs’ Day in the Garden,
Mounts Botanical Garden
Got a well-behaved pup ready for an amazing stroll? How about a willing owner? Yes and yes? Then bring yourself and that faithful companion down. There are rules: One dog per adult, no retractable leashes (maximum length six feet), rabies vaccination must be current, dogs must be under control at all times. See the website for a full list of rules. Water and treats are not provided.
The stroll is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Garden admission applies ($10 general / $5 children ages 5 to 12); purchase at the gate. MBG members free. Information: www.mounts.org/dogs-day
4. ON A BOAT
Intracoastal Adventures-Canoeing,
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Get a serious dose of nature, some fresh air and a bit of exercise while exploriing the Intracoastal shores and learning about the ecosystems of South Florida. Canoeing experience necessary. Registration required.
The event is 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Gumbo Limbo members $20, nonmembers $25. Information: 561-544-8605; https://www.gumbolimbo.org/registration-information
5. LISTEN
Daniella Mass "Viva La Vida,"
The Wick Theatre
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, this powerhouse vocalist will enthrall audiences with a vast repertoire of songs in both Spanish and English including "Don’t Cry for Me Argentina," "Malaguena," "La Llarona" and many more. She will be backed by a four-piece band.
Shows are 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 18. 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Adults $75 to $85, children 14 and under $35 to $45. Information: 561-995-2333; www.thewick.org
6. LEARN
New York Times reporter Astead Herndon "The Right to Vote and the Constitution,"
Florida Atlantic University, Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium
This lecture and panel discussion, presented by FAU, will feature Astead Herndon who is a national politics reporter for the New York Times and a political analyst for CNN.
The event is 2 p.m. Tuesday. 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $20, FAU students, faculty, staff and alumni free. Information: 561-297-6124; www.fauevents.com; www.fau.edu/politicalscience