Ongoing Events

Magic Carpet Ride, a family-owned and operated charter bus company based in Vero Beach offers trips to the Coconut Creek Casino in South Florida on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, or take a Wednesday trip to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Call 866-562-4424.

Friday

The Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre presents comedians Larry Reeb and Devin Seibold on Friday and Saturday, June 26th & 27th, with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Enjoy free outdoor concerts with The Smoking Jackets (Rockabilly) on Friday and Uproot Hootenanny (Irish Folk/Bluegrass) on Saturday. For Comedy Zone tickets ($16 & $18) visit RiversideTheatre.com.

Riverside Childrens Theatre presents The Lion King KIDS, performed by children in 2nd and 3rd grades with shows on June 26th & 27th. The beloved Disney classic comes to life on stage in this unique, hour-long telling of the story of Simba and his friends including all the favorite songs and moments from the movie. For tickets ($12 adults, $6 children), visit RiversideTheatre.com.

Main Street Vero Beach presents Downtown Friday on June 26th with booths along 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets from 6 to 9 pm. Live music will be performed by Mixed Notes playing R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Oldies, Motown, Jazz, Funk, Caribbean and alternative music. Youth Sailing Foundation is the nonprofit of the month. Look for American Freedom celebrations all along the avenue and enjoy food and refreshments from the vendors. Call 772-643-6782 for more information. Free.

Saturday

SOLD OUT: The Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra, in conjunction with the Space Coast Symphony Chorus, will perform in a free concert scheduled for 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 27th. This concert, America the Beautiful, will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd. America the Beautiful will showcase our national heritage,featuring music by John Williams, Richard Rodgers, Lee Greenwood, and marches from John Philip Sousa. Among the many rousing patriotic numbers will be a salute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Audience members are asked to wear red, white and blue in a show of patriotic solidarity. Tickets are required for the free concert and can be reserved at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling 855-252-7276.

FREE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
Award winning author Donna Gephart will lead a Free Teen Writers Workshop at the Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st Street in Vero Beach, on Saturday, June 27th from 1 to 3 pm. She will be leading a creative essay writing workshop focusing on the style and subject of Edward R. Murrow’s “This I Believe” program. This workshop will be followed by an optional Teen Book Club meeting which is held at the Book Center every last Saturday of the month from 3 to 4 pm. Student participants will be encouraged to write about things that really matter to them in a fun and supportive environment. Snacks, water, and a copy of one of Gephart’s books will be provided. Students may register for this free workshop with the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation by e-mailing name, grade, and school to TeenWriters@LRJF.com.