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 Feb. 28 to Mar. 7
Riverside Theatre offers Live in the Loop Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday February 28, John Simon and Indian River Jazz (Quartet) | Thursday March 5, Sleepin dogz duo (Multi-genre acoustic) | Friday March 6, Chatterbox Duo (Acoustic Top 40 from 60’s to today) | Saturday March 7, GenX duo (70s 80s 90s Acoustic Rock)
Treasure Coast Jazz Society presents its Concert Series Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Club. Dave Bennett is always a hit with the Jazz Members. Sign up today and save money by becoming a member. This money funds our Scholarship program. Lunch included in your ticket price.
Ballet Vero Beach presents an “Interpretive Dance series” at the Vero Beach Museum of Art Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. They’ve expanded the Ballet Vero Beach and the Vero Beach Museum of Art partnership (since 2014) by creating two unique programs for the Leonhardt Auditorium stage. Each program will feature arresting choreography by Ballet Vero Beach that interprets the vibrant exhibitions on display at the VBMA.
Environmental Learning Center offers FREE Movie Night at ELC Feb 28 at 5:00 p.m. with Moana. Enjoy ELC Movie Nights Under the Stars with free, family-friendly outdoor movies on the ELC campus. Free admission starting at 3 PM, Event starts at 5PM and Movie begins at Sundown.
MusicWorks Concerts presents David Brighton’s Space Oddity…The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience Saturday Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. A live, multi-media spectacle that takes you on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of Rock and Roll’s most celebrated innovator. David Brighton and his amazing band deliver a stunning note-for note theatrical concert event. Held at the Emerson Center.
Vero Beach Art Club presents Art in the Park Mar. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit offered on various Sundays Nov.- March. Walk along Ocean Dr at Humiston Park.
AAUW-Vero Beach presents Never Too Late: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, and Wisdom Earned Book Review Breakfast Mar. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Local radio personality Ellen Contreras will discuss The Little Girls’ Guide to Entrepreneurship: What I Now Know but Wish I Knew Then, by Emily McHugh (who will also be on hand). The event is in the Richardson Center on the Vero Beach campus of IRSC.
Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation offers Historic House Tours Tuesday 1-5 p.m. Mar. 3 (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.
Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach presents The OM Circle Tues. Mar. 3 at 7 p.m. Held every Tuesday for an evening of live Inspirational Music, Kirtan, Chanting, Crystal Bowl Meditation, & Dancing. Come together in community for soulful expression, healing, and upliftment. Experience the power of sacred sound and heartfelt connection.
Environmental Learning Center offers Wild Wednesdays Mar. 4 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.
The Community Church of Vero Beach hosts Lenten Poetry & Music Series Mar. 5 (each Thurs. in Lent) at 11:00 a.m. Nationally recognized, published, and talented poets present the spoken word in collaboration with local musical talent. Elevate your Lenten journey with the spoken word and music in Grace Chapel. Donation suggested.
MusicWorks Concerts presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan Mar. 5 at 7:00 p.m. In 2017, Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Joan Osborne has been paying homage to the man dating back a few decades. That admiration is reflected in her new album, Dylanology Live, which features eight Dylan covers. Held at the Emerson Center.
The Community Church of Vero Beach welcomes Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Mar. 5 at 7:00 p.m. Indian River Symphonic Assoc. brings Marc-André Hamelin, Piano soloist. Program: Michi Wiancko: The Chopiniana Suite. Liszt: Wanderer Fantasy after Schubert (with Marc-André Hamelin, piano). Schubert/Breuer: Chamber Symphony in B-flat Major, after D960.
Gallery 14 presents Kaleidoscope: Dramatic Paintings by Ellen Kaiden. Ellen creates watercolors that have an architectural but vitreous quality. The exhibit will run from Tuesday March 3 through Friday March 27, 2026. A First Friday Gallery Stroll Reception will take place on Friday March 6, from 5-8 p.m.
Artists Guild Gallery presents Exhibit & Artist Reception for March Guest Artist John Streeter. Meet the artist at Gallery Stroll on March 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. John’s fabulous pastels are known for their depth and color. His florals and landscapes are favorites among his collectors. On display throughout the month of March.
Center for Spiritual Care presents Timothy Sanchez Opening Reception March 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. His New Works Exhibition will be showing at the Center March 7 through 30.
Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents The Leonkoro String Quartet Mar. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Indialantic. Featuring music for string quartet by Henriette Bosmans, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven.
Sebastian River Art Club offers its Art by the River Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. Meet local artists and crafters working in oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, photography, sculpture, crafts, and more during this free show in scenic Riverview Park (weather permitting). Come and be inspired!
AAUW-Vero Beach presents The Best Friends Variety Hour: Hilarious and Heartfelt Mar. 7 at 4:00 p.m. Laughter takes center stage with The Best Friends Variety Hour, a joyful and fast-paced comedy show celebrating the glory and hilarity of female friendship. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for women and girls in Indian River County. AAUWverobeach.org for tickets. Held at the Emerson Center.
Environmental Learning Center offers Mangroves, Moonlight & Milan Mar. 7 at 6:00 p.m. ELC’s annual fundraiser with flair. Held at the Schidel Education & Event Pavilion.
The Cave Gallery of Art presents Dream Gardens – Xaque Gruber & Marilyn Petrosa Duo exhibition showcasing an array of works to Mar. 14.
Riverside Theatre presents Jesus Christ Superstar through Mar. 22, times vary. Based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the play follows the last week of Jesus’ life and explores the personal relationships and struggles among Jesus, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. Told through song, the iconic 1970’s rock score was the first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage.
Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is on exhibit in the Indian River County Administration Buildings A and B. “Fun In The Sun” is the theme. This Artist Member Exhibit includes Grace Cormier, Tony Caruso, Stuart Duvall and Janet Grossarth. On view to April 20.
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 until April 23. In Presence is the theme. Hallway gallery features works by Merana Cadorette. Council Chambers gallery features works by Tony Caruso and Richard Gillmor.
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. Solo exhibit by Merana Cadorette “Travels In Watercolor” On view through May 11.
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. Emerging Artists Program presents “Through Their Eyes” exhibit of photography by Audubon Advocates’ after school program. On view through May 18.
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: “Stories By The Still” featuring Gloria Allen, Tony Caruso, and Robin Woodward. On view through May 28.
Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates our Nation’s 250th year with American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection to June 7. This is an exhibition of more than 80 works by renowned American artists, including Benjamin West, Sarah Miriam Peale, Edward Moran, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, and Charles Alston. The exhibit spans 250 years, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
Indian River Guardian 