WEST PALM BEACH

Students, start your building!

The 27th annual Drop it, Build it, Fly it, Launch it, Thrill it Engineering Competition will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at the South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail N. With $5,000 in cash prizes, five different design contests are offered. Kids from elementary to high school build bridges, protection for eggs, paper airplanes and more. The deadline to register is March 1. The competition will be judged by the Florida Engineering Society. Entry and admission are free for participants and a parent or teacher. Nonmembers pay $6 adults, $4 children. Info: 561-832-1988; www.sfsm.org.

JUPITER

Folk singer on tap

You know him as the front man and founder of The Byrds, famous for “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High” and “Mr. Tambourine Man.” See Roger McGuinn at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road. He continues to have a huge following among folk music fans. All tickets are $35. Phone: (561) 575-2223. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

GREENACRES

Roller derby athletes wanted

Atlantis Skateway Women’s Roller Derby teams are forming now. Skaters of all levels should sign up at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at and 10 a.m. March 3 at Atlantis Skateway, 3100 Jog Road. Info: 561-964-4300, www.atlantisskateway.com

WEST PALM BEACH

Music, with a side of ribs

The 103.1 WIRK Rib Round Up brings a day of finger-licking ribs and finger-picking music to Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, on March 9. Performers include Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Chris Cagle, Justin Moore, Lauren Alaina, Kip Moore, Florida Georgia Line, Jeff Bates and Jon Pardi. $31-$36, plus fees, through ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

WEST PALM BEACH

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches and Kretzer Piano present David Crohan’s “Chopin & Showtunes” at 7 p.m. March 19 at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in CityPlace. $25, $5 students. VIP ($50) includes a cocktail party and reserved seating. Info: 561-848-7200, ext. 3234.