Weekend things to do: Get outdoors at Delray Affair, Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival, Dania After Dark

Remember how great the weather was last weekend? Well, according to my sources among the meteorologists at Univision, this weekend is shaping up to be even better. There are plenty of ways to enjoy it, from the sprawling Delray Affair and Dania After Dark’s Blues & BBQ Festival to the West Palm Beach Green Market (season’s about to end!) and the debut of a new rooftop cocktail bar on Fort Lauderdale beach called Nubé. Oh, and it’s opening weekend for “Hamilton” at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Let’s go …

THURSDAY

Another shot: The nationally touring production of “Hamilton” set up this week at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in downtown West Palm Beach, with 14 performances through April 21. The hip-hop retelling of the founding of the nation is a cultural phenomenon, of course, but it’s also extremely creative and entertaining, with more laughs than you might expect. Shows on opening weekend are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $49, with many levels sold out. Seats are more plentiful for performances later in the run. Visit Kravis.org.

Sound machines: “On Your Feet!,” the musical based on the lives of Grammy-winning pop and Latin-music icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan is at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for performances at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 1 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $25+ at MyHRL.com.

Good vibes: Country singer Chris Janson plays The Stage At Coco Outdoors at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at 8 p.m. Thursday, bringing with him a soundtrack that has always married well with the sunny atmosphere of South Florida. Favorites include “Good Vibes,” “Buy Me a Boat,” “Drunk Girl” and “The Power of Positive Drinkin’.” Tickets for the 18-and-older show cost $40+  at Ticketmaster.com.

Free tickets: Clematis By Night — the free weekly street party on the waterfront in West Palm Beach on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. — will celebrate SunFest (returning May 3-5) with chances to win free tickets. Performers at SunFest 2024 include Nelly, Cole Swindell, Third Eye Blind, Billy Idol, Elle King, The Revivalists, Hailey Whitters, Matisyahu, Shaggy, Yung Gravy, Little Stranger, Dashboard Confessional and Cassadee Pope. Visit Facebook.com/SunFest.

Thursday night live: 1980s rock favorites BoDeans (“Closer to Free”) bring music from 2022 album “4 the Last Time” to the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton at 7 p.m. Thursday. General-admission tickets start at $40 at FunkyBiscuit.com. … Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies are at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with GA tickets starting at $49.50+ ($125+ for a seat at a shared table in front of the stage) at CultureRoom.net. … On the 20th anniversary of No. 1 hit “Heaven,” Grammy-winning, Tex-Mex, rock-pop balladeers Los Lonely Boys play The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35+ at ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Pompano love: The “Love Always, Pompano Beach” campaign returned last week, offering deals at local restaurants and bars, hotel and spa packages, and exclusive discounts on activities at venues including Topgolf Pompano Beach, Hola Mundo Beach and Surf Camp, American Watersports and more. To claim the discount at a participating business, say “Love Always, Pompano” when ordering or booking. The campaign, open to locals and visitors alike, runs through Aug. 31. For more information and a list of businesses, visit LoveAlwaysPompano.com.

FRIDAY

Affair to remember: The all-encompassing downtown Delray Beach takeover known as the Delray Affair (now in its 62nd year) will unravel over 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue this weekend, showcasing more than 400 artists and makers, live music, the must-stop Beer & Wine Garden on Old School Square and an infectiously upbeat frame of mind. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Among the parking options are the Old School Square Parking Garage, Delray Market Garage (both by ParkMobile app), St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ($10) and the Palm Beach County Administrative Complex (free parking, free shuttles and service to and from the Tri-Rail station). Visit DelrayAffair.com.

High on the beach: South Florida’s newest glamorous room with a view, Nubé is an oceanfront rooftop cocktail bar opening Friday on the 26th floor terrace of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. It comes courtesy of The Restaurant People, who know how to do these things. (See Rooftop @1WLO in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami rooftops Rosa Sky and Giselle.) They are not new to this, so it is not pronounced “NEW-bee,” and certainly not “noob.” The Spanish word for cloud, Nubé is pronounced NEW-bae. Like a new girlfriend. Visit Instagram.com/nube_rooftop, Facebook.com/therestaurantpeople.

Ticket window: Hip-hop pioneer Missy Elliott will bring her first headline tour, Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience to  Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on July 25. She will be joined by Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland. After a series of presales the general on-sale begins at 10 a.m. Friday at Missy-Elliott.com.

Surf culture: Popular Fort Lauderdale surf, skateboard and snowboard shop BC Surf & Sport will be joined by Delray Surf Club and Surfrider Broward in co-hosting the free Surf Movie Night on Friday at 6 p.m. The gathering at the Federal Highway shop will include local artists and vendors, food for sale from nearby restaurants Zona Fresca (they’ll also have free chips and salsa) and Playa Bowls. The poignant surfing documentary “Through the Doggy Door” will be shown at sundown. It’s BYO beach chair. Visit Instagram.com/bcsurfandsport.

Weekend laughs: Comedian Pete Holmes has a smart podcast, “You Made It Weird,” which is entertaining for several reasons, including that he gets great guests (recently actor John C. Reilly). It’s so good that I can forgive him for telling people on Instagram that he is performing this weekend at the Duh-NEE-yuh Improv. Which you know as the Dania Improv. Holmes (pronounced HOLE-mess) has shows at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $30+. Visit DaniaImprov.com.

Burger love: The lovable Miami Marlins return to loanDepot Park to face the unlovable Atlanta Braves for a weekend series that includes a variety of deals: $5 beer for Fiesta Friday during the 7:10 p.m. game, Beerfest for Saturday’s 4:10 p.m. game, and a bucket hat giveaway at Sunday’s game at 1:40 p.m. game. My favorite is the Burger & Beer promotion on Friday, which includes a ticket to the game, a smash burger and a beer for $30. Thank you, Jake Burger! Visit Marlins.com. 

SATURDAY

Mudbugging out: As if you couldn’t tell from her, uh, attitude, Virginia Sinicki from “The KVJ Show” on  97.9 WRMF grew up in New Orleans and will have her stamp all over the annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival, which she’ll host this weekend in Jupiter. Expect mudbugs, muffuletta, beignets and her specialty Champagne Hurricane, plus music by J.P. Soars & The Red Hots, Rockin’ Jake, the Orchid City Brass Band and Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, among others. Festival takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Abacoa Town Center. Tickets cost $5, with a portion of festival proceeds supporting local charities Maddie’s Fight Foundation and Little Smiles. Visit CajunCrawfishMusicFestival.com.

It’s getting hot in here: Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park will turn up the heat on Saturday with the Funky Ones Hot Wings event, their way of celebrating the can release of spicy beer Fire in the Hole (a combative marriage of sweet raspberry and habanero). Beginning at 4 p.m., you can take on the challenge of the Funky Ones Flight featuring increasingly hot wings and question cards. At 5 p.m., brewery founders Ryan and KC Sentz will take on the death-defying wings while answering fan-submitted questions (submit your question here), a session to be hosted by Channing Crowder and Marc Hochman of afternoon-drive sports talk show “Hochman & Crowder” on 560 WQAM. Visit Instagram.com/funkybuddhabrew.

Where to meat: Top local barbecue restaurants and live music will be the draws at the Blues & BBQ edition of Dania After Dark outside City Hall in Dania Beach on Saturday. The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and includes music from nationally touring blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood (8-9 p.m.), a barbecue competition (with free samples, while they last), chef demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. Free shuttles will run from parking at The Casino at Dania Beach. Visit Instagram.com/daniabeachfl.

Meet your greens: The weekly West Palm Beach GreenMarket (nationally renowned, according to multiple USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice polls) returns to lower Clematis Street on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the most vendors in its history (125+), entertainment, workshops and more. We mention it because next weekend is the final market of the season and, weather-wise, you never know what will happen. This weekend should be glorious. Visit WPB.org/GreenMarket.

Eat globally: Esplanade Park on the river in downtown Fort Lauderdale will be the setting for a third edition of the  Riverwalk International Food Festival, a celebration of the global flavors that enrich South Florida, including the Bahamas, West Africa, Burma, Jamaica, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Colombia and Peru. Admission is free, with vendors offering food items starting at $5. The International Tasting Village Experience will cost $25 to sample international beers, spirits and cocktails. Visit Facebook.com/RiverwalkFTL.

Saturday night live: Veteran rock trio Zebra (the staples of the Long Island rock scene are said to have a new album on the way) will play classic songs such as “Who’s Behind the Door?” and “Tell Me What You Want,” along with new material and, maybe, a Led Zeppelin cover at Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach on Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. General admission costs $49.99 at Galuppis.com. … Long-running New York ska band The Toasters are at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $18.50+ at JoinTheRevolution.net. … The Tom Petty tribute Free Fallin is at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $54+ at ArtsGarage.org. 

Blow-up party: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale will host its sixth annual Blowfish party on Saturday beginning at noon, filling the riverfront lounge with more than 1,000 colorful, inflatable pool toys. While club-style CO2 cannons create a cool haze, you’ll also be able to chill with $12 Blowfish Punch (all day) and Whiskey Limonata pitchers for $35 (noon-4 p.m.). Visit WharfFTL.com.

Take the kids: The Ben, the stylish waterfront boutique hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, will host another character-themed, costumed brunch on Saturday, this one inspired by the film “Encanto.” Brunch starts at 9 a.m., with meet-and-greets with characters Isabela, Mirabel and Bruno from 10 to 11 a.m. Adult brunch costs $95+ and includes an elevated brunch buffet, an unlimited bellini, mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, and valet for one vehicle. Children age 12 and younger, who are encouraged to dress the part, get a kid-friendly brunch buffet, themed desserts, the meet-and-greet and story time for $35+. Future character brunch events include “Frozen” (May 11) and Mickey Mouse (June 22). Visit Facebook.com/thebenwestpalm.

SUNDAY

New brunch: If you are looking to raise your brunch game, Pink Steak in West Palm Beach (which opened in December at 2777 S. Dixie Highway) this weekend will formally debut its new Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As you might expect from owner and chef Julien Gremaud and executive chef Aaron Black, the menu is top-shelf. Your meal can begin with Royal Ossetra Caviar Service ($149), while entrees range from the Smoked Salmon Carpaccio ($29) and Maine Lobster and Seafood Risotto ($58) to the 32-ounce Wagyu tomahawk steak ($235). Visit PinkSteak.com.

’80s brunch: The best version of the music-oriented Bingo & Brunch each Sunday at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton is the ’80s version (sure, we can debate it) that is happening this weekend. Brunch service starts at noon and music bingo, hosted by DJ Gio Black, starts at 1 p.m. It’s free and there are prizes. What’s the (a la carte) brunch menu like? May I interest you in the Fried Chicken & Sweet Potato Pancakes, with spicy gochujang maple butter and maple syrup ($17)? That’s how they roll. Women get a free bottle of bubbly with purchase of an entree. Visit CrazyUncleMikes.com.

Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com. Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and Twitter @BenCrandell.