ARTS AND CULTURAL Events ~ CCIRC Performances & Events

Riverside Theater The Comedy Zone, June 21 & 22 Feature act Paul Farahvar  delights audiences with his self-deprecating dry humor, centered on being a single son of disappointed Middle Eastern parents. Feature act Paul Ollingeris a nationally touring comedian & host of the podcast Crazy Money.

June 28 & 29 Headliner Gid Pool has an irreverent look at how kids are being raised and the challenges of trying to stay young. With commentary on other things that are “wrong” with the world, his comedy has made him a hit with audiences of all ages. Feature act Pat Largo is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv, and in film

Riverside Theater Live in the Loop – Home Brewed: June 22,

Beachside Jazz: June 27,

The Floridelics: June 28 &

The Real Deal: June 29

Sunrise Theatre presents LIVE At The Black Box – ABBY ROBERGE!: June 22, 8pm.

The Curse Of Sleeping Beauty By Treasure Coast Ballet: June 29, 2 & 7pm.

Visit: http://www.sunrisetheatre.com

VBMA Museum Stories: 0-23 Month Olds

June 26, 9:30 – 10:30am

VBMA Museum Stories for 2-4 Year Olds

June 26, 10:30 – 11:30am

Art at The Emerson offers Our Wondrous Planet Exhibit featuring Environmental Art. On view though June 27. Experience art and environmental discovery at the highly anticipated ‘Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition,’ featuring the traveling showcase ‘World of Away’ Eco-Art Experience, alongside masterpieces by local artists. Explore innovative artworks promoting sustainable living and environmental stewardship.

Riverside Theatre for Kids presents a magical summer of musicals for the whole family with Shrek the Musical KIDS, June 28-29. Shrek the Musical KIDS, a 30-minute pilot production of the original musical is performed by students aged 6-11.

Shrek the Musical KIDS performances are:

Friday, June 28 @ 7pm & Saturday, June 29 @ 2pm & 7pm

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra offers Celebrate America on June 29, 2pm, The Emerson Center. This FREE red, white and blue concert will honor all those who have worn our nation’s uniform.

This all-American program will showcase our national heritage, as conductor Aaron directs the wind orchestra with music by Morton Gould, Frank Ticheli, Lee Greenwood, Christopher Marshall, and marches from “The March King,” John Philip Sousa. The concert will highlight Frank Ticheli’s thrilling and bluesy, Blue Shades. This high energy and jazzy tribute to the Big Band era is a pressure cooker of excitement. Rounding out the program is Christopher Marshall’s Méndez, inspired by the legendary Mexican trumpet virtuoso Rafael Méndez who presented hundreds of trumpet trio concerts across the United States with his two sons, Rafael Jr. and Robert.  Méndez seeks to evoke the atmosphere of those performances and the exciting spirit of Mexican folk music.

Burgers & Brews 2024 on June 29, 11am – 4pm.  family-friendly gathering showcasing the Best Burger in Indian River County Competition, alongside a selection of Florida craft beer. Riverside Park, 3280 Riverside Park Dr. in Vero Beach.

Spring Art Show Galleries at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach

520 Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach. On view through June 30

The work of three standout artists will be displayed in galleries throughout the church campus for the duration of the show. Visitors can enjoy free refreshments as they peruse the work of Leslie Jordan, Barbara Desrosiers and Suzanne Roff.

Going on Seventeen: Summertime at Gallery 14

A unique summer show featuring the artist-owners.

Artists receptions: July 5, August 2 and September 6, all 5-8pm.

Featured artists in this special show will be Gallery 14 artist-owners: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Barbara Landry, Mary Ann Hall, Jessica Leto, Deborah Morrell Polackwich, Dorothy Napp Schindel and Evan Schwarze.

Also in the Gallery throughout the summer will be work by Gallery 14’s represented artists: Walford Campbell, Jim Cohoe, Melanie Denison, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and Jo Zaza.

Vero Beach Art Club presents Gallery Exhibit It’s All About The Image: Photography Exhibit, on view through August 3.

Marketplace Exhibit: Summer Splash, On view through August 3.

Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows.  1903 14th Avenue, in Vero Beach.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on Exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A (1st and 2nd floors) and B. Color In Context on view through June 20. Artwork of Jen Berlin, Tony Caruso, John McAleer  and Gwen McNenny.  New exhibit “A Walk On The Wild Side” on view through Sept 19.

Artists Guild Gallery is a fine-art gallery featuring original art by local artist-owners. Diverse styles and mediums are represented, and the art is changed, and rotated on a monthly basis. Classes are offered in oil, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and drawing.  Located: 1974 14th Avenue, Vero Beach

Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm 

Center for Spiritual Care presents Sizzing Summer Art Show at 1550 24th Street in Vero Beach. For details call 772-567-1233.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Intergenerational  Recreation Center. Primal Forces: Water Artists Members Exhibit On view through July 18, featured artists:Evelyn Haught, Joshua McMiller, Tara Rovani, Mariya Yankovich and Pat Willis.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County in conjunction with Mandy and Ray Hooker invite you to viewing at Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Blvd. in Vero Beach.  Exhibit Theme: “Old Florida”,  on view through July 25.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County venue Vero Beach Outlets Mall Guest Services on exhibit All Things Vero! Featured Artists Judy Burgarella, Andy Burman, Evelyn Haught, Viktor Genel & Tara Rovani. On view though August 3 at 1824 94^th Drive, Vero Beach (located beside Michael Kors).

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County On Exhibit Indian River County Courthouse The Nature of Things, Solo Exhibit –  Mary Carter. On view through August 8.

VBMA presents Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau Exhibition on view through September 1.

Be transported to Los Angeles’ celebrated Sunset Strip of the late 1960s and 70s and immerse yourself in rock and roll nostalgia when the Vero Beach Museum of Art opens its summer exhibition Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip:

Photographs by Robert Landau, on view in the Holmes Gallery.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on Exhibit Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place, Gallery Exhibits in Hallway & Council Chambers. On view through October 24,  with works by Mariya Yankovich on exhibit in the Hallway. Works by Elise Geary on view in the Council Chamber.