CCIRC Arts & Entertainment Calendar for IRG
Arts, entertainment and fun in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County as compiled by the Cultural Council of Indian River County for Nov. 29 – Dec. 6
Environmental Learning Center offers Family Fishing Fun Day Nov. 29 at 8:30 a.m. Join one of our educators to experience the wonder of fishing with your family from the ELC’s dock.
American Association of University Women Vero Beach presents A Tale of Courage and Triumph Book Review Breakfast Dec 1 at 9:30 a.m. Dana King, local artist and sculptor, will review “All Blood Runs Red,” by Phil Keith and Tom Clavin, the story of Eugene Bullard, who ignored racial assumptions and cultural limits. The event is free and open to the public.
Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation offers Historic House Tours Tuesday 1-5 p.m. Dec. 2 (Each Tues. to the end of April, 2026). See how the noted poet and author lived in her “cracker” architecture-styled house during a docent led tour at the Indian River State College Mueller Campus in Vero Beach.
North Indian River County Library offers Silent Book Club – Sebastian Dec. 2 at 6:00 p.m. Silence is Golden, Reading is Bliss! Silent Book Club is a global community of readers that meet once a month to read silently, together. Just like minded readers getting lost in the world of books, alone, together.
Cultural Council of Indian River County invites the public to attend their Annual Meeting Wednesday December 3 at 3:00 pm in the conference room at Indian River Chamber of Commerce, 1216 21st St. Vero Beach.
Environmental Learning Center offers Wild Wednesdays on Dec. 3 at 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.
McKee Botanical Garden presents JUNGLE LIGHTS Dec. 3 at 6:00 p.m. McKee’s all new and expanded glittering holiday light display will lead visitors through six distinct areas of the historic jungle, each evoking a different region of the Amazon Jungle. Inspired by plant explorers of a century ago, JUNGLE LIGHTS blends rainforest sights and sounds with the magic of the season for an unforgettable holiday adventure.
The Community Church of Vero Beach offers Advent Poetry & Music Series Dec. 4 at 11:00 a.m. The Poetry & Music Series brings together talented, published, and nationally-recognized poets and local musicians to create a collaborative concert of the spoken word and music. You’ll hear improvisation, prepared musical works, piano, organ, and other instruments. All are welcome! Donation suggested.
Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4: Rappture; Friday, Dec. 5: Soultime; Saturday, Dec 6: No Concert.
North Indian River County Library offers Chat & Chew Social Hour Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m. A casual, drop-in social hour on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month. Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks while connecting with your neighbors. No RSVP needed! This is a relaxed opportunity to meet new people and enjoy friendly conversation.
Isola Arts offers Waldo’s Secret Art & Antique Barn Sale Opening Reception Friday Dec. 5 from 3-5:00 p.m. Reception for a very unique art event at Waldo’s Secret Art & Antique Barn. Drive to the back of the property next to the silos where you’ll find art, music and libations waiting for you. Location: 5000 12th Street in Vero Beach.
Gallery14 presents Wings of the World: Photography by Mitch Clark and Encountering Nature: The Prints of John Davis on Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. Reception for the artists during First Friday Artwalk.
Center for Spiritual Care offers FOCA Opening Reception Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. This is a juried group show featuring approximately 25 of the best artists in town. FOCA is Friends of Contemporary Art. Their art will be up from Nov. 21 – Dec. 24.
Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents Benjamin Grosvenor Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Indialantic. Piano concert featuring works by Chopin, Ravel, and Moussoursky.
Environmental Learning Center offers a Guided Kayak Excursion Dec. 6 at 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.
Isola Arts offers Waldo’s Secret Art & Antique Barn Sale Sat. Dec. 6 and Sun. Dec. 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a very unique art event at Waldo’s Secret Art & Antique Barn. Drive to the back of the property next to the silos where you’ll find art, music and libations waiting for you. Location: 5000 12th Street in Vero Beach.
Garden Club of Indian River County presents OH, WHAT FUN! A Centennial Celebration Dec. 6 and 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Vero Heritage Center. This is an NGC Standard Flower Show Free & Open to the Public – Donations Appreciated.
Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation offers Partner Don’t Panic Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. A Hands-On AI Workshop for Creative Writers. There’s no use trying to stuff Al back in the box. It’s important to assert our own personal ethos for using it for our personal creative pursuits. Held at LRJF Writing Center, 1914 14th Ave in Vero Beach.
Artists Guild Gallery presents ‘Vero Ocean Views’ by photographer Peter Jordan. His stunning photographs are on exhibit, and for sale during the month of Nov.
Cultural Council’s Member Exhibit at Vero Beach Museum Of Art “Progressive Perspectives” is on view in the Patten Community Gallery through November 30.
Environmental Learning Center presents A Cuban Season through Dec. 19. A gallery exhibition featuring six Cuban artists working across painting, engraving, drawing, printmaking, and more. Each piece tells its own story of home, memory, and identity, highlighting the rich diversity of Cuban art.
Center for Spiritual Care presents Vive FOCA Art Exhibition This is a juried group show featuring approximately 25 of the best artists in town. FOCA is Friends of Contemporary Art. Their art will be up from Nov. 21 – Dec. 24.
The Emerson Center presents Small Wonders Exhibition, A Holiday Showcase of Mini Masterpieces Gallery Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weekdays, closed Wednesdays. Exhibit Dates: Friday, November 21- Monday, December 29, 2025.
Vero Beach Museum of Art offers Double Portraits, an exhibition on view through January 11, 2026. Featuring 47 photographs by 34 artists, each capturing the rich and ever-evolving American South through the concept of a “double portrait.”
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on exhibit Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B. “Reaping The Benefits” is the theme. Featured Artists include Judy Burgarella, Tony Caruso, Mary Carter, John McAleer and Sheila McAvoy. On view until January 15, 2026.
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 9th Street SW through Jan. 28, 2026. Energized is the theme. Featured Artists include Tony Caruso, Eileen Lovre, Joan Mercer, and Mark Wygonik.
Gallery14 presents Wings of the World: Photography by Mitch Clark and Encountering Nature: The Prints of John Davis. Exhibits showing from Dec. 2 to Jan. 30, 2026.
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 theme is “Bright, Colorful and Tropical”. Solo Exhibit by Eileen Lovre on view until February 6, 2026.
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. Exhibit Theme: “Olde Florida Stories While Sipping” featuring Mary Carter, Ella Chabot & Tony Caruso. On view through Feb 26, 2026.
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