Think you’re funny?If you want to find out for sure, perform at open-mic night at the Palm Beach Improv and see if the audience laughs or throws tomatoes. Don’t have the cojones to get booed off stage? Just go and watch: Admission is free. If you’re interested in signing up for open-mic, call (561) 833-1812 on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghostProve it by going downtown and taking the Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour. It’s a 60 to 90 minute walking tour on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:45 p.m. Not a believer? The guide still offers a historic look at Florida by giving information on pioneers like Ivy and Frank Stranahan and the Philomen Bryan family. For more info, call (954) 290-9328.
Hate grocery shopping?So do most people, which is why Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs makes buying food more relaxing: They offer massages for $1 per minute. The massages are offered near the juice bar every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 till 9 p.m. Call (954) 753-8000 for more information.
Get your big break……Or make a fool of yourself, depending on how the audience at the Funky Buddha Lounge reacts. Every Wednesday night is open-mic night, so even if you’re not into doing comedy, singing, rapping or anything else that involves humiliating yourself in public, spend $3 and watch someone else do it.
One-fourth of the Beatles come to South FloridaFor 52 bucks you can catch Ringo Starr and friends at the Hard Rock Live on Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter and Gary Wright are some of the members of Starr’s All-Starr Band.
Be glad you’re femaleLadies – and possibly very convincing cross-dressers – drink free every Wednesday night at Voodoo Lounge in Fort Lauderdale. With DJs spinning rock, hip-hop and house music, there’s something for everyone. Doors open at 10 p.m. No cover charge for the gals, but guys have to shell out $10 before midnight or $20 after. For more info, call (954) 522-0733 or visit the Voodoo Lounge Web site. 21+ only.
Drink free for an hourIf you’re willing to drive over to Coral Springs, you can hit up the free drinks at the Undertow Beach Bar. The open bar lasts from 10 p.m. till 11 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you get hungry, The Undertow also serves burgers, hot dogs and fries. For more info, call (954) 341-5458 or add them on MySpace.
Whack some ballsLearn to hit colored balls through little metal arches with free croquet lessons. The National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach holds a beginners clinic every Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Just stay away from the pro shop: It’s a little pricey. For more info, call 561-478-2300 or visit the National Croquet Center Web site.
Beat the crap out of somethingEmbrace your inner hippie and join the drumming circle in Coconut Creek. The group meets every Saturday from 4 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. at the Fern Forest Nature Center. Bring your own drums or percussion if you can. But please, don’t get naked and play the bongos; it didn’t work out so well for Matthew McConaughey. For more info, call (954) 970-0150.
Party in the streetStart celebrating the weekend on Thursday with Clematis by Night, a weekly party at Centennial Square in downtown West Palm Beach. Sure, it’s not the only place with live music and multicultural cuisine, but where else are you encouraged to play in a fountain? The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. For more information, call (561)659-8007.
