A new week is here, and September is arriving with plenty happening around Palm Beach County. From a new local art exhibition and the start of restaurant month to business workshops, Miss America events, community workouts, and a waterfront tribute to Jimmy Buffett, there are plenty of ways to fill the first few days of the week.

At the end of today’s roundup, you’ll find even more events happening Monday through Thursday, including free fitness, comedy, local programs, and several events happening as Miss America week continues in West Palm Beach.

Thanks for being part of the Palm Beach community.

A new exhibition arrives in West Palm Beach Monday as artist Renee Phillips opens Chromatic Frequencies at the Armory Art Center.

The exhibition focuses heavily on color, texture, and experimentation. Phillips works with materials including latex paint, spray paint, and acrylic polymers, allowing the materials to create everything from ripples and pooling paint to deep cracks and layered surfaces.

The exhibition opens August 31 and remains on view through October 24, giving visitors plenty of time to stop in throughout the fall.

📍 Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach
🗓 Opening Monday, August 31, 2026 • 9 AM– Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 4 PM
🎨 Good fit for: Art lovers, creatives, couples, students, and anyone looking for something different to explore locally
👉 View Exhibition / Learn More

September means the return of one of the biggest dining promotions of the year. Flavor South Florida officially begins Tuesday with more than 100 participating restaurants throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Restaurants are offering special prix fixe lunch, brunch, and dinner menus beginning at $25. This year includes dozens of new participating restaurants along with returning favorites in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and other communities.

The promotion runs throughout September, so there is plenty of time to work a few new restaurants into your plans.

📍 Participating restaurants throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
🗓 Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🍴 Good fit for: Foodies, date nights, friend groups, couples, and anyone wanting an excuse to try somewhere new
👉 View Flavor South Florida Details

Small business owners can spend Wednesday evening learning practical ways to make their websites work harder for them.

The City of West Palm Beach is bringing back its free Brand Lift Series with a session focused on website best practices and search engine optimization. The workshop will cover low-cost strategies for improving a website, increasing visibility in online searches, and helping the right customers find a business.

No advanced technical background is needed. Registration is free, parking will be validated, and attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet so they can follow along.

📍 Flagler Gallery at West Palm Beach City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
🗓 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • 6–8 PM
💻 Good fit for: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, marketers, and anyone trying to improve their online presence
👉 View Event / Registration Information

Thursday night is going on island time.

Clematis by Night is turning the West Palm Beach waterfront into a Jimmy Buffett-inspired celebration with The Landsharks Band. The group will perform Buffett favorites while the Great Lawn fills with beach-party activities, island-inspired food and drinks, Parrot Head trivia, prizes, bubbles, inflatable sharks, and plenty of tropical atmosphere.

Like the regular Clematis by Night concerts, admission is free. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in along the waterfront.

📍 Centennial Square & Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
🗓 Thursday, September 3, 2026 • 6–9 PM
🌴 Good fit for: Jimmy Buffett fans, families, couples, friend groups, live music fans, and anyone looking for a free Thursday night out
👉 View Event / Learn More

Soul Line Dancing | Mon 8/31 • 5:30–6:30 PM | Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach
Learn choreographed dances set to R&B, hip-hop, soul, and contemporary music. All experience levels are welcome, and the program is free.

YouRun Crew Morning Run | Tue 9/1 • 7–8 AM | Arya Tea Bar, West Palm Beach
Start Tuesday with a community run through downtown. All paces are welcome and organizers emphasize that no one runs alone. Free.

Celis Run Club | Wed 9/2 • 6–8 PM | Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach
Join Celis Run Club for its weekly three-mile Flagler Drive run beginning at Meyer Amphitheatre. Runners of all paces are welcome. Free.

Experience Meditation | Mon 8/31 • 3–4 PM | Gardens Branch Library, Palm Beach Gardens
Spend an hour slowing things down with a guided meditation program through the Palm Beach County Library System.

Fundamentals of Orchid Care | Tue 9/1 • 4–5 PM | West Boynton Branch Library
Learn the basics of caring for orchids during a free community program at the library.

Abundance Meditation | Thu 9/3 • 2–3 PM | Main Library, West Palm Beach
The Palm Beach County Library System is hosting an afternoon meditation session Thursday at the Main Library.

Miss America’s Teen Preliminary Competition | Tue 9/1 • 7 PM | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
Miss America week continues with the preliminary competition for Miss America’s Teen. The event is ticketed.

Comedy Open Mic | Tue 9/1 • 8–10:30 PM | Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Local and visiting comedians take turns on stage during Arts Garage’s monthly open mic. Patron tickets are $20 online or $25 through the box office. Ages 18+.

Miss America Preliminary Competition | Wed 9/2 • 7 PM | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
Miss America contestants take the stage Wednesday night for their preliminary competition ahead of Sunday’s national final. Ticket required.

Miss America’s Got Talent | Thu 9/3 • 5 PM | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
Miss and Teen contestants return to the stage Thursday afternoon for a live talent preliminary competition during Miss America week. Ticketed event.

Thanks for reading The Palm Beach Digest! September is getting started with a full calendar across Palm Beach County. Whether you’re looking for live music, a workout, a new restaurant, an art exhibition, or something happening around downtown, there is plenty to work into the week.

We’ll be back with a separate weekend roundup covering everything happening Friday through Sunday.