CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County for Sept. 27 – Oct. 4.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County exhibit at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach. The Good, The Rad, & The Lovely. P and Jeff Hall show their colorful work August 7 through November 6.

Environmental Learning Center offers Guided Kayak Excursions on Sept. 27, 9:00 a.m. Join our trained nature guide and paddle the serene waters of the Indian River Lagoon exploring this unique ecosystem with abundant wildlife and hidden mangrove tunnels! We provide all the gear you need.

Sebastian River Art Club offers 3^rd Annual Exhibition at VBMA This vibrant showcase highlights the exceptional talent of SRAC members, featuring a diverse array of styles, colors, textures, and compositions. Admission is free – exhibit runs from through Oct. 19.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on exhibit at Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9^th Street SW through October 30. Summer’s Delight is the theme. Featured Artists include Judy Burgarella, Tony Caruso, Peter Jordan, Joan Mercer and Mark Wygonik.

Center for Spiritual Care offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Sept. 29, 6:00 p.m. This is an eight-week program designed to instruct participants on how to have greater attention control. Classes include meditation practice, experiential learning and group discussion.

Vero Beach Art Club offers Summer Memories Member Exhibit on view at the VBAC Gallery & Marketplace through Oct. 14^th. This vibrant exhibition celebrates the artistry and creativity of the Club’s members, capturing the warmth, spirit, and inspiration of summertime. Gallery Hours Vary.

Isola Arts offers Waldo’s Secret Art & Antique Barn Sale on Oct. 3, 3:00 p.m. & Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a very unique art event featuring member artists of Isola Arts along with a massive antique sale featuring some very special picks from Waldo’s many treasures.  

Artists Guild Gallery is open during the first Friday Gallery Stroll on Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. featuring artists Sherry Haaland and Rita Ziegler.

Gallery 14 offers The Secret Journey-Abstract Realms: Paintings by Ilene Gruber Adams on Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. First Friday Artwalk featuring work from Ilene Gruber Adams.

Center for Spiritual Care offers Opening Reception for Soulful Harvest Exhibition on Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception for the amazing artwork of Lisa Lugo and Gail Lois Jaffe. Full exhibit runs through Nov. 15.

Environmental Learning Center offers Wild Wednesdays – Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers on Oct 1, 3:00 p.m. Join at the F.U.N. Zone Nature Playscape (Families Unplugged in Nature). Designed with homeschool families in mind, this is a chance for kids and parents to unplug, connect with others, and enjoy all the outdoor spaces the ELC has to offer.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B. “Peace in Special Places” is the theme. Featured Artists include Tony Caruso, Ella Chabot, Peter Jordan, Joan Mercer, John McAleer and Yvonne Steere. On view through October 2.

Riverside Theatre offers Comedy Zone on Oct. 3 & Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. Riverside’s showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. Comedians are: Eugene Torres and Patrick Sisk.

Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County offers Motown and Mingle on Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m. at Summer Crush Vinyards. Step back in time at our spectacular 60th anniversary event, Motown & Mingle, where the vibrant sounds of Motown fill the air! Registration Required.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on Exhibit at Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place through October 23. Inspired is the theme. Hallway gallery features works by Jen Berlin. Council Chambers gallery features works by Merana Cadorette and Richard Gillmor.

Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop – Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage Oct. 2, 3, & 4, 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Ian Lane & Southern Flavor, Friday: Murphy’s Law; Saturday: Kings Highway.

Vero Beach Museum of Art offers A Tangled Plot: Works by Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson on View July 12 through October 5, 2025. In more than 40 paintings and mixed-media works, the duo reveals their unique and highly collaborative artistic process. The works illuminate their deep connections to the Florida landscape through exploration of its diverse wildlife, marine life, and intricate ecosystems, including swamps, marshes, hardwood hammocks, and mangrove forests.

Environmental Learning Center offers The Gator Group Fiber Artists Discover the intricate beauty of hooked-rug fiber art in this vibrant collection. Each piece blends color, texture, and storytelling, showcasing the artistry and creativity of this talented collective.  Free to attend – Exhibit runs through October.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County in conjunction with Mandy and Ray Hooker invite you to a viewing at Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Blvd. in Vero Beach.  Exhibit Theme: “Stories By The Still”  featuring Plein Air artists from Isola Arts: Katherine Larsen, Gail Holl & Mary O’Neal. On view August 28 to November 20.