WEST PALM BEACH Kids love bugs and they’ll find them here Love bugs? The Backyard Monsters Exhibit continues at theSouthFloridaScienceMuseum, 4801 Dreher Trail N. The summer exhibit features giant robotic insects. Move remote controlled bugs and get a bugs’ eye view of exotic insects from around the world. $11.95 adults, $10.45 seniors 62+, $8.95 for kids ages 3-12, free for kids younger than 3. Info: (561) 832-1988; sfsm.org

RIVIERA BEACH

Pirates wanted

Climb aboard the Black Sparrow Pirate Ship at Rivera Beach Marina, 210 E. 13th St., for a family-oriented 65-minute action-packed cruise around Peanut Island and the inlet waters of the Palm Beaches. Children become part of the pirate crew by having their faces painted, getting tattooed, dressing up like pirates and firing the water cannons while hunting down a sunken treasure. Several trips daily from the Rivera Beach Marina. Reservations recommended. $25. Bring your own snacks and drinks. (561) 775-0139; www.blacksparrowpirates.com

WEST PALM BEACH

Fun for dogs and dog lovers

The popular Dog Day Afternoon where pups and people mix and mingle, dine at restaurants and browse vendors’ special pet-related booths, continues from 4-8 p.m. today, in the 500 block of Clematis Street. Sponsored by Longboards, O’Shea’s and Bone-Appetreat dog treats,. Free. Info: (561) 441-3489; facebook.com/DogDayAfternoonOnClematis

DELRAY BEACH

Art scene satire exposes corruption

The Theatre at Arts Garage presents Cabaret Verboten, written and directed by Jeremy Lawrence, runs through July 29 at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St. Cabaret Verboten explores Germany’s Weimar era art-scene, which used satire and irony to expose corruption and social injustice with musical theater. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30-$35. Info: (561) 450-6357.

DELRAY BEACH

One Heart, One Voice, a multicultural musical hand puppet show, featuring Palm Beach county people, places, and events and all original music, performed by DreamMaker Puppeteers, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches, 94 N.E. Second Ave. $6.50 cash only. Info: (561)243-4330; www.puppetcenter.org or 561-243-4330