Mizner Park Amphitheater — Attraction in Boca Raton

The Mizner Park Amphitheater was built in 2002. The stage is at the end and it has a concert green that hold 4,200 people. The City of Boca Raton took over ownership from the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts in 2010 when the theater began to decline due to lack of funding. The city refurbished the venue which had begun to fall apart. Today the amphitheater hosts city, community, and cultural events, and concerts.

I have been to the amphitheater for shows several times through the years. Some of my favorites were the No Snow Ball concert, the Festival of the Arts presentation of Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom with a live orchestra, and presentations by the Miami Shakespeare Company. It was a performance of Romeo and Juliet by the company that brought me out on a chilly Friday night.

The amphitheater is a beautiful place to watch a performance. When the stars align and the weather is beautiful it is Florida perfection to sit under the stars and catch a show. There are tons of restaurants lining the avenue Mizner Park making it easy to get a bite before or after an event and the two large garages provide plenty of free parking.

The down side is that the weather in Florida is fickle and there is no rain protection. It was quite cold on Friday night and we were sitting there freezing. By the intermission half of the people around me left. I tried to attend the Shakespeare production last year and performances were cancelled due to weather. The rest of the weekend looks like it is going to be a wash out so they may not be able to stage the other two nights. Another problem was a distraction during the show due to the loud music blaring from the nearby restaurants that threatened to drown out the actors at times. You could also hear cars gunning it and racing down the streets next to the amphitheater.

Periodically I see articles pop up about developers wanting to turn the amphitheater in condos and apartments. With funding for the arts dwindling I am not sure how long the city will hold on on preserving the land. If you support the arts come out and see a show before the city decides to pave over another paradise and turn it into a...

✨️The Mystic of Mizner: My family and I have been cruising through Mizner Park since the rad '90s! After taking a little break to soak in all the cultural twists, we're back in the game. Can you believe it? Mizner is about to hit the fabulous 5-0 in '24! Crafted by the genius Cooper Carry in the '70s, this place was born as a Mediterranean Revival Town Center, named after the legendary architect and Boca Raton’s founding father, Addison Mizner. We’ve popped in and out, witnessing shops come and go like a funhouse of retail! While some stores are pure eye candy, we've been on a culinary quest lately. Zooming into the '24 holidays, Mizner was buzzing with festive vibes! The tree? Ooh lah lah, it was a dazzling pink wonder wrapped in twinkling white lights! I could’ve sworn it used to be in the park's heart—maybe they'll amp it up with even more glitter to pull in the crowds. The place was spotless, overflowing with joyful people munching on a buffet of delights from American to Italian, Asian to Latin. Plus, there’s a snazzy amphitheater that seats 3,500 and can host up to 5,000 for a GA party—cooking classes galore! But wait! Just before we bounced, we stumbled upon a lively crowd at the park's end! It felt like we’d time-traveled to the Roaring '20s! Enter, Strike 10 Bowling and Sports Lounge—a full-on bash! The lights, the designs, the videos—what a wild kaleidoscope of fun! We’re definitely booking a party there someday. And guess what? Mizner Park is a pet-friendly utopia with free parking! What’s...

🌅 Sunset Tequila Fest: A Must-Do for Every Tequila Lover!

Attending the Sunset Tequila Fest at Mizner Park felt like getting a VIP pass to tequila heaven. Imagine 100+ vendors setting up an outdoor paradise with endless samples, delicious pairings, and spirited entertainment it’s basically an open bar, but way cooler!

Highlights? Siempre Tequila stole the show with their speakeasy experience. You played a few games, got a “secret” key, and boom you’re in a hidden tropical oasis with an exclusive bartender whipping up drinks just for you. A+ for creativity and fun!

VIP access had some great extras with local vendors sharing food samples paired with their signature spirits. Standouts included Dos Hombres, Adictivo, Topo Chico, and Corvina Seafood Grill’s delicious bites.

The whole fest was a vibe, from vibrant craft tables to every bartender’s expert pours. And yes, I captured it all on video – from mixologists shaking it up to cool booths, merch, and mouth-watering food shots.

If you’re into tequila (or just curious), this event is a must. Drink responsibly and soak...